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- Which of the following points is “Incorrect” with respect to the 8th edition of India Ranking 2023 released in June 2023?
1) The 8th edition of India Rankings was prepared by the Ministry of Education (MoE) based on parameters defined by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).
2) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN), has topped the Overall list for the 5th consecutive time.
3) Under the best university category, IISc Bangalore has topped the list followed by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) (New Delhi, Delhi).
4) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has topped among the Engineering institutes for the 6th consecutive year.
5) All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi has topped among the medical colleges in India.Answer-4) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has also topped among the Engineering institutes for the 6th consecutive year.
Explanation:
According to the 8th edition of India Rankings (India Ranking 2023), prepared by Ministry of Education (MoE) based on parameters defined by National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras (IITM), Chennai, Tamil Nadu(TN), has topped the Overall list for the 5th consecutive time.
• IITM is followed by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, Karnataka ranked 2nd and IIT Delhi at 3rd.
i. Under the best university category, IISc Bangalore has topped the list followed by Jawaharlal Nehru University(JNU) (New Delhi, Delhi) and Jamia Millia Islamia (New Delhi, Delhi) in 2nd and 3rd rank respectively.
ii. IIT Madras has also topped among the Engineering institutes for the 8th consecutive year.
• IIT Madras is also ranked 2nd among research institutions and ranked 2nd best for Innovation.
iii. All India Institute of Medical Sciences(AIIMS) Delhi has topped among the medical colleges in India followed by Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (Chandigarh) and Christian Medical College (Vellore, TN). - Name the Institute that has recently (in June ‘23) signed an MoU with the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) to establish India’s first-of-its-kind National Centre for Earthquake Safety of Dams.
1) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
2) Malviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur
3) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar
4) National Institute of Technology Rourkela
5) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) MadrasAnswer-2) Malviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur
Explanation:
The Malviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) in Jaipur, Rajasthan and the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA), Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish India’s first-of-its-kind National Centre for Earthquake Safety of Dams which will focus on studying seismic hazards, developing new dams, and enhancing the protection of existing ones.
i. MoJS has recognised the National Centre for Disaster Mitigation and Management (NCDMM) of MNIT to be the National Center for Earthquake Safety of Dams and has approved a Financial Grant of Rs 30 crore for establishing and running the centre for the next 5 years.
ii. The Objective of National Centre for Earthquake Safety of Dams to develop indigenous expertise in addressing technology challenges related to the structural and earthquake safety of dams, thereby making India self-reliant in this field. - In which state/UT, the Union Minister of state (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Jitendra Singh has recently (in June ‘23) inaugurated the two-day “Lavender Festival” in Bhaderwah Valley?
1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Uttarakhand
3) Jammu and Kashmir
4) Ladakh
5) Arunachal PradeshAnswer-3) Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation:
On 4th June 2023, Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of state (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology inaugurated the two-day “Lavender Festival” in Bhaderwah Valley, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
• While inaugurating the festival, Jitendra Singh stated that Bhaderwah has emerged as the Lavender capital of India and a prominent Agri-Start-up destination.
i. Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu, has organised the event as part of its One Week One Lab Campaign. - Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s Annual Report 2022-23 released in May 2023?
A) RBI’s income increased in 2022-23 by 47.06% to Rs 2.35 lakh crore and the expenditure increased by 14.05% to Rs 1.48 lakh crore.
B) According to the second advance estimates (SAE) of national income released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), the Indian economy is expected to have recorded a 8.0% growth in real GDP in FY23 from 9.3% in FY22.
C) 13,530 cases of bank frauds are identified in 2022-23 and public sector banks contribute maximum bank fraud amounts.
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:
On May 30, 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its Annual Report 2022-23, a static report of the Central Board of Directors on the working of the RBI for the year ended March 31, 2023 (i.e. FY23) submitted to the Central Government in terms of Section 53(2) of the RBI Act, 1934.
i. RBI’s income increased in 2022-23 by 47.06% to Rs 2.35 lakh crore, the expenditure increased by 14.05% to Rs 1.48 lakh crore.
ii. According to the second advance estimates (SAE) of national income released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) the Indian economy is expected to have recorded a 7.0% growth in real GDP (Gross Domestic Product) in FY23 from 9.1% in FY22.
iii. In FY23, as per the assessment of bank group-wise fraud cases over the last three years, private sector banks reported the maximum number of frauds.
iv. 13,530 cases of bank frauds are identified in 2022-23 and public sector banks contribute Maximum Bank Fraud Amount. - Name the personality who has recently (in June ‘23) won the Formula 1 (F1) 2023 Spanish Grand Prix (GP).
1) George Russell
2) Fernando Alonso
3) Lewis Hamilton
4) Charles Leclerc
5) Max VerstappenAnswer-5) Max Verstappen
Explanation:
On 4th June 2023, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (Belgian-Dutch racing driver) won the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix (GP), officially known as Formula 1 (F1) AWS Gran Premio de España 2023, at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Montmeló within Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain.
• He was followed by Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton (British Racing Driver) at 2nd place and Mercedes’ George Russell (British Racing Driver) at 3rd rank.
i. This win marked Max Verstappen’s 5th of the season, 3rd in a row, 3rd in Spain and the double world champion’s 40th in F1.
ii. The 2023 Spanish GP marks the 63rd edition of Spanish GP and the 8th round of the 74th season of F1 world Championship. - Who has recently (in June ‘23) won the 23rd Dubai Open Chess Tournament 2023 for the second consecutive time?
1) Arjun Erigaisi (India)
2) Javokhir Sindarov (Uzbekistan)
3) Maxim Matlakov (Russia)
4) Aravindh Chithambaram (India)
5) Gukesh D (India)Answer-4) Aravindh Chithambaram (India)
Explanation:
Indian chess grandmaster (GM) Aravindh Chithambaram (aged 24) of India wins the 23rd Dubai Open 2023 (Dubai Open Chess Tournament 2023) for the second consecutive year which was held at Dubai Chess & Culture Club in Dubai, United Arab Emirate (UAE) from 27th May – 4th June 2023.
Top 3 Ranking:Ranking Name Country Rating 1 Aravindh Chithambaram India 2633 2 Javokhir Sindarov Uzbekistan 2661 3 Arjun Erigaisi India 2701 i. 13-year-old Jaiveer Mahendru scored 7.5/9 to finish second in Category B(Open) (1600-2199). He received USD 1800 cash prize.
ii. Dubai Open Chess Tournament, an annual open chess tournament, was first organised in 1999. - Padma Shri Awardee and veteran Actress Sulochana Latkar passed away in June 2023.
In which year did she win the Padma Shri Award in the field of Art?
1) 1995
2) 1999
3) 2012
4) 2000
5) 1997Answer-2) 1999
Explanation:
On 4th June 2023, Padma Shri Awardee and veteran Actress Sulochana Latkar passed away at the age of 94 due to prolonged respiratory illness in Mumbai, Maharashtra. She was born as Nagabai on July 30, 1928 in Khadaklat village in Belgaum, Karnataka.
i. Sulochana Latkar was awarded the Padma Shri in 1999 for her contribution to cinema (in the field of Art).
ii. She was also honoured with Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004.
iii. She was honoured with the ‘Maharashtra Bhushan’ Award, a highest civilian award presented by the Government of Maharashtra, in 2009. - What was the theme of 50th United Nations (UN) World Environment Day (WED) 2023 that was observed across the globe on 5th June 2023?
1) Air pollution
2) Solutions to Plastic Pollution
3) Ecosystem Restoration
4) Only One Earth
5) Biodiversity – a concern both urgent and existentialAnswer-2) Solutions to Plastic Pollution
Explanation:
The 50th United Nations (UN) World Environment Day (WED) 2023 was observed across the globe on 5th June 2023 with the theme of “Solutions to Plastic Pollution”.
i. The annual observance of WED is led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), an environmental authority in the UN system, since 1973.
ii. The WED 2023 is hosted by Côte d’Ivoire and supported by the Netherlands and the WED 2023 campaign #BeatPlasticPollution calls for global solutions to combat plastic pollution.
• The first-ever World Environment Day was observed on 5th June 1973.
iii. June 5th marks the inaugural day of the 1972 UN Conference on the Human Environment, the first world conference to make the environment a major issue, held in Stockholm, Sweden from 5 to 16 June 1972. - The ___________ International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing 2023 observed across the globe on 5th June 2023.
1) 2nd
2) 5th
3) 3rd
4) 6th
5) 4thAnswer-4) 6th
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing is annually observed across the globe on 5th June to address the issue of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities.
i. 5th June 2023 marks the observance of the 6th International Day for the Fight against IUU Fishing.
• The first-ever International Day for the Fight against IUU Fishing was observed on 5th June 2018.
• The date 5th June marks the day when the Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA) officially entered into force as an international treaty. The PSMA entered into force on 5th June 2016. - Which company has recently (in June ‘23) signed an MoU with the Government of Maharashtra to invest Rs.5,000 crore development projects in Pune?
1) Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited
2) Aditya Birla Finance Limited
3) Bajaj Finserv Limited
4) IIFL Finance Limited
5) Muthoot Finance LtdAnswer-3) Bajaj Finserv Limited
Explanation:
Bajaj Finserv Limited, the non-banking financial company (NBFC), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra, to invest Rs 5000 crore for development projects in Pune (Maharashtra). This is the largest financial services investment in India.
i. This is expected to create 40,000 jobs in Pune and develop Pune as a financial centre.
ii. Work on the project will commence in 2023 and envisions state-of-the-art connectivity and facilities for business.
- Which of the following points is “Incorrect” with respect to the 8th edition of India Ranking 2023 released in June 2023?
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