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  1. In January 2023, “World’s First Palm-Leaf Manuscript Museum” was inaugurated in which state of India?
    1) Telangana
    2) Kerala
    3) Tamil Nadu
    4) Andhra Pradesh
    5) Karnataka
    Answer-2) Kerala
    Explanation:
    Kerala Chief Minister (CM) Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the Palm leaf Manuscript Museum with modern audio-visual technology at the renovated Central Archives, Fort area in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
    i. The Museum, promoted as “World’s First Palm-Leaf Manuscript Museum” was set up by the Archives Department in association with the Kerala Museum of History and Heritage at a cost of Rs 3 crore.
    ii. The Museum houses manuscripts in ancient scripts such as Vattezhuthu, Kolezhuthu, Malayanma, and ancient Tamil and Malayalam.

  2. Which of the following points is/are ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the “Annual Report of the Ombudsman Schemes for the period April 01, 2021 – March 31, 2022 released by RBI in January 2023?
    A) Issues related to ATM /debit cards were the highest at 17.28% of the total received at the Office of Banking Ombudsman (OBO) from April 1 to October 11, 2021.
    B) Complaints relating to digital modes of payment and transactions were the highest in number, constituting 42.12% of the total complaints received during the year.
    C) The volume of complaints received under the Ombudsman Schemes/Consumer Education and Protection Cells during 2021-22 increased by 9.39% at 4,18,184 as compared to FY21.

    1) Only A
    2) Only B
    3) Only C
    4) Only A & B
    5) Only B & C
    Answer-1) Only A
    Explanation:
    The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Annual Report of the Ombudsman Schemes for the period April 01, 2021 – March 31, 2022. Its details are as follows
    i. Issues related to ATM (Automated Teller Machine)/debit cards were the highest at 14.65% of the total received at the Office of Banking Ombudsman (OBO) from April 1 to November 11, 2021.
    • These were followed by mobile/ electronic banking at 13.64%.
    ii. Complaints relating to digital modes of payment and transactions were the highest in number, constituting 42.12% of the total complaints received during the year.
    iii. The volume of complaints received under the Ombudsman Schemes/Consumer Education and Protection Cells during 2021-22 increased by 9.39% at 4,18,184 as compared to FY21.
    Note- Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lifted restrictions on Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited (MMFSL) on recovery operations via third party collection agents.

  3. Name the bank that has recently (in Jan ‘23) partnered with the British Airways Executive Club and Qatar Airways Privilege Club to introduce first-of-its-kind multi-branded credit cards.
    1) HDFC Bank
    2) YES Bank
    3) ICICI Bank
    4) Axis Bank
    5) IndusInd Bank
    Answer-5) IndusInd Bank
    Explanation:
    IndusInd Bank partnered with British Airways Executive Club and Qatar Airways Privilege Club to introduce the first-of-its-kind unique multi-branded credit card, powered by Visa.
    i. This multi-branded credit card will be launched and made available to consumers in the first quarter of FY 2023-2024.
    ii. The credit card will be available in the Infinite variant of Visa and offers best-in-class rewards along with multiple benefits that will elevate international travel experience of customers.

  4. Which finance company has recently (in Jan ‘23) applied for Universal Bank License to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
    1) Muthoot Finance Ltd
    2) Repco Micro Finance Ltd
    3) Asirvad Micro Finance Ltd
    4) Annapurna Finance Pvt Ltd
    5) Aditya Birla Finance Ltd
    Answer-4) Annapurna Finance Pvt Ltd
    Explanation:
    RBI has received an application from Bhubaneswar (Odisha) based Annapurna Finance Private Limited (AFPL), formerly known as Annapurna Microfinance Private Limited, under the Guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Universal Banks in the Private Sector issued on 1st August 2016.
    i. AFPL was the only entity to apply for a universal bank licence during the quarter ended December 31, 2022.

  5. Name the company that has recently (in Jan ‘23) signed an MoU with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to empower Space technology startups in India.
    1) Wipro Limited
    2) Microsoft India
    3) Infosys Limited
    4) Tata Consultancy Services
    5) Larsen and Toubro Limited
    Answer-2) Microsoft India
    Explanation:
    The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Microsoft India signed an MoU to support and promote the growth of space technology startups in India.
    • The MoU aims to empower Indian space tech startups with technology tools and platforms, go-to-market support, and mentoring to help them scale and become enterprise ready.
    • The government has opened up the space sector for private players. More than 100 active startups are based in India and work in the space-tech sector.
    i. Through this collaboration, the ISRO-identified space-tech firms will be added to the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub platform, which supports startups at every stage of their development, from idea to unicorn.

  6. In January 2023, A total of 21 personalities (1 Assam Baibhav, 5 Assam Saurav & 15 Assam Gaurav) were chosen for the Assam State Civilian Awards 2023 by the Assam Government.
    Who has recently (in Jan ‘23) received the “Assam Baibhav” award in the field of Healthcare (Cancer Care) & Public Service?

    1) Binoi Kumar Saikia
    2) Krishna Roy
    3) Tapan Saikia
    4) Shashidhar Phukan
    5) Dhritimala Deka
    Answer-`3) Tapan Saikia
    Explanation:
    The Assam government has announced the list of winners of the Assam State Civilian Award 2023 which honours notable people for their admirable service to society. A total of 21 personalities were chosen for the Assam State Civilian Awards 2023.
    i. Renowned doctor Dr Tapan Saikia was honoured with the “Assam Baibhav” for his work in the healthcare (cancer treatment) and public service sectors, which included promoting early cancer detection in Assam and other northeastern regions.
    ii. The 2023 awards includes, 1 Assam Baibhav; 5 Assam Saurav; and 15 Assam Gaurav.

  7. Name the Australian personality who has recently (in Jan ‘23) become the 1st female cricketer to get a bronze statue at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)’s Walk of Honour.
    1) Beth Mooney
    2) Alyssa Healy
    3) Grace Harris
    4) Belinda Clark
    5) Ellyse Perry
    Answer-4) Belinda Clark
    Explanation:
    Belinda Clark, a Former Australia captain, has become the 1st female cricketer to get a Bronze statue, unveiled at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)’s Walk of Honour.
    i. Belinda Clark is the 15th sportsperson and the 3rd woman to have a statue as part of the SCG sculpture project. The other two are sprinters Betty Cuthbert and Marlene Matthews.

  8. Who has been recently (in Jan ‘23) appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the NLC India Ltd (NLCIL)?
    1) Mohan Reddy
    2) Prasanna Kumar Motupalli
    3) Ramesh Chand Meena
    4) Shaji John
    5) Prakash Mishra
    Answer-2) Prasanna Kumar Motupalli
    Explanation:
    Prasanna Kumar Motupalli appointed as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the state-run NLC India Ltd (NLCIL), a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Coal.
    i. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Prasanna Kumar Motupalli till the date of his superannuation which is June 30, 2026.

  9. Which city will host India’s 1st ever ABB FIA Formula E World Championship race in February 2023?
    1) Hyderabad, Telangana
    2) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    3) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
    4) Mumbai, Maharashtra
    5) Panaji, Goa
    Answer-1) Hyderabad, Telangana
    Explanation:
    Hyderabad, Telangana is set to host the 2023 Hyderabad E-Prix, India’s 1st ever ABB FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile) Formula E World Championship race, all-electric motorsports, on 11th February 2023.
    i. The 2023 Hyderabad E-Prix is round 4 of the 17 races for the 9th Season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
    ii. The 2022–23 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship marks the 9th Season Championship which will be organised between January and July 2023.
    iii. The race will be held at the new Hyderabad Street Circuit alongside Hussain Sagar Lake, Hyderabad, Telangana.

  10. When was Global Family Day, also known as World Peace Day, observed across the globe?
    1) 2nd January 2023
    2) 4th January 2023
    3) 1st January 2023
    4) 3rd January 2023
    5) 5th January 2023
    Answer-3) 1st January 2023
    Explanation:
    Global Family Day, also known as World Peace Day, 2023 observed across the globe on 1st January 2023 to promote the concept of harmony and unity in the world.
    i. In 1999, UN members were given the chance to mark January 1 as “Global Family Day” officially.
    ii. The day was started in 1997, when the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) launched the International Decade for the Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for the Children of the World, with effect from the 1st day of the new millennium.