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- Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Startup20 Shikhar Summit held in July 2023?
A) Startup20 Shikhar Summit, organised by the Startup20 Engagement Group under the India G20 Presidency, was held from 3rd to 4th July 2023 in Gurugram, Haryana.
B) During the closing ceremony of the summit, Dr. Chintan Vaishnav, Chair of Startup20 and the Mission Director for Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), handed over the torch to Indonesia, which holds the G20 presidency for 2024.
C) The G20 countries have adopted the first ‘Startup20 Communiqué 2023‘ by agreeing on the creation and adoption of a definition framework for start-ups.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & CAnswer-4) Only A & C
Explanation:
Startup20 Shikhar Summit, organised by the Startup20 Engagement Group under the India G20 (Group of 20) Presidency, was held from 3rd to 4th July 2023 in Gurugram, Haryana. The 2-day summit served as a platform for fostering innovations, collaborations, knowledge sharing, and strategic alliances within the global startup ecosystem.
i. During the closing ceremony of the summit, Dr. Chintan Vaishnav, Chair of Startup20 and the Mission Director for Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), handed over the torch to Brazil, which holds the G20 presidency for 2024.
ii. During the summit, the G20 countries have adopted the first ‘Startup20 Communiqué 2023‘ by agreeing on the creation and adoption of a definition framework for start-ups that will have five components including legal entity type, age, size, scalability and innovation. - Which country has recently (in July ‘23) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with India for the development of the Integrated Mast UNIted COmbined Radio aNtenna (UNICORN) – NORA-50?
1) Australia
2) Japan
3) Germany
4) Indonesia
5) SingaporeAnswer-2) Japan
Explanation:
India and Japan signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) for the development of the Integrated Mast UNIted COmbined Radio aNtenna (UNICORN) – NORA-50, a unique horn-shaped dome that houses the antennas for tactical data link, TACAN (Tactical Air Navigation System), and communications, aiming to reduce radar cross-section (RCS) and enhance operational capabilities.
• The MoC brings strategic partnership between two countries in the field of defence Technology.
i. TACAN is a vital navigation tool in military aviation by providing accurate aircraft placement, particularly in difficult operational settings, and contributing to the overall safety and effectiveness of military missions. - Who has been recently (in July ‘23) appointed as the chairperson of the Research Advisory Committee (RAC) of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research (IIOPR)?
1) R.P.Premalatha
2) B.Neeraja Prabhakar
3) M.V.Prasad
4) K.Ramachandrudu
5) M.Amrutha LakshmiAnswer-2) B.Neeraja Prabhakar
Explanation:
B.Neeraja Prabhakar, Vice-Chancellor of the Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University appointed as the chairperson of the Research Advisory Committee (RAC) of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research (IIOPR) at Pedavegi in Andhra Pradesh.
i. She assumed office on June 13, 2023 and will head a 10-member committee for a period of three years. - Which of the following organisations, along with the World Health Organization (WHO) has/have recently (in July ‘23) launched One Health Priority Research Agenda for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)?
1) World Organisation for Animal Health
2) Food and Agriculture Organization
3) United Nations Environment Programme
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3Answer-5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
On 28th June 2023, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), “the Quadripartite organisations”, launched “A One Health Priority Research Agenda for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)” through a webinar. The Research agenda aims to promote increased research and investment in AMR.
i. The agenda defines ‘One Health’ as an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimise the health of people, animals and ecosystems. - In July 2023, ____________ (Bank) became the first bank to officially roll out Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC), 2023.
1) Indian Bank
2) Bank of Baroda
3) Bank of India
4) Punjab National Bank
5) Bank of MaharashtraAnswer-3) Bank of India
Explanation:
On July 4, 2023, the Bank of India (BoI) became the first bank to officially roll out Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC), 2023, and operationalize this scheme at all its branches. The roll-out ceremony was inaugurated by the Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Rajneesh Karnatak through a Video Conference (VC).
i. This means, BoI is authorized to open accounts under MSSC. So far, only post offices were authorized to open accounts under MSSC.
ii. MSSC is aimed at empowering girls and women through financial savings. It is a one-time small saving scheme backed by the Central Government which is available for two years, from April 2023-March 2025. - Name the Payments Bank that has recently (in July ‘23) collaborated with Park+ to enable FASTag-based parking solution at the Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
1) Airtel Payments Bank
2) India Post Payments Bank
3) Fino Payments Bank
4) Paytm Payment Bank
5) Jio Payment BankAnswer-1) Airtel Payments Bank
Explanation:
On July 4, 2023, the Airtel Payments Bank collaborated with Park+ to enable FASTag-based smart parking at the Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
i. This smart parking solution allows automatic cashless payments at airport parking.
ii. The parking fee payment is deducted through the FASTag associated with the vehicle, which reduces the time required to make the payment. - In July 2023, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) extended the tenure of Jens Stoltenberg as Secretary General of NATO up to ____________.
1) 1st June 2024
2) 1st September 2023
3) 1st October 2023
4) 1st September 2024
5) 1st October 2024Answer-5) 1st October 2024
Explanation:
On 4th July 2023, the 31 members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), an intergovernmental military alliance decided to extend the tenure of Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of NATO for another year until 1st October 2024. Jens Stoltenberg’s term was supposed to end in September 2023.
i. Jens Stoltenberg, a former Prime Minister of Norway (from 2000 to 2001; 2005-2013) became NATO Secretary General in 2014. His term has already been extended 3 times.
ii. This is the fourth time he got his term extended by NATO. - Which company, along with Optimus Logics has recently (in July ‘23) developed India’s first NavIC – Based PNT( (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) Device (handheld devices)?
1) Elena Geo Systems
2) Antrix Corporation
3) Data Patterns (India) Limited
4) NewSpace India Limited
5) Dhruva Space Private LimitedAnswer-1) Elena Geo Systems
Explanation:
Elena Geo Systems, a Space Technology Company and Optimus Logics, two companies based in Bengaluru in Karnataka, have successfully developed India’s first NavIC – Based PNT( (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) Device (handheld devices) that are driven by satellite communications. This project was funded by the Department of Telecommunications under the Digital Communication Innovation Square (DCIS) scheme.
i. The 1st lot of PNT devices will be manufactured by Elena Geo Systems.
ii. The PNT device consists of a 5G mobile phone and NavIC chip along with its adapter and receiver to be able to communicate with the NavIC satellite. - In July 2023, Indian Football Team defeated ___________ (country) football team to win the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Bangabandhu Championship for the 9th Time.
1) Kuwait
2) Nepal
3) Pakistan
4) Bangladesh
5) BhutanAnswer-1) Kuwait
Explanation:
On 4th July 2023, Indian Football Team (also known as ‘Blue Tigers’) won the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Bangabandhu Championship 2023 defeating Kuwait national football team at the finals, in Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
• The 14th edition SAFF Championship 2023 held from 21th June to 4th July 2023, saw participation of eight teams including India, Kuwait, Nepal, Pakistan, Lebanon, Maldives, Bhutan, Bangladesh.
i. The 2023 SAFF Championships marks India’s 9th SAFF Championship title and second consecutive title after it won in 2021 SAFF Championships in Maldives (defeated Nepal).
ii. India previously had won the championships in 1993, 1997, 1999, 2005, 2009,2011,2015, and 2021. - When was the United Nations (UN)’s first ever International Day of Women in Diplomacy (IDWID) 2023 observed across the globe?
1) 26th June 2023
2) 24th June 2023
3) 27th June 2023
4) 25th June 2023
5) 28th June 2023Answer-2) 24th June 2023
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s first ever International Day of Women in Diplomacy (IDWID) 2023 was observed on 24th June 2023 with the theme of “Breaking Barriers, Shaping the Future: Women in Diplomacy for Sustainable Development”.
i. On 23rd June 2023, The Royal Academy of Science International Trust (RASIT) and the Permanent Mission of Malta to the UN organised (virtually) the First High-Level Forum celebrating IDWID 2023.
- Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Startup20 Shikhar Summit held in July 2023?
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