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- According to the report published by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) in April 2023, India is projected to have 41 Gigawatt (GW) of energy storage capacity along with 777GW of total installed power capacity by _________ (year).
1) 2025-26
2) 2026-27
3) 2027-28
4) 2028-29
5) 2029-30Answer-5) 2029-30
Explanation:
According to the “Report on Optimal Generation Capacity Mix for 2030 version 2.0” published by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) under the Ministry of Power, in April 2023, India is projected to have 41 Gigawatt (GW) of energy storage capacity along with 777GW of total installed power capacity by 2029-30.
• The report was prepared by the CEA team headed by Chief Engineer Ammi Ruhama Toppo.
• The study is an exercise to assess the least cost generation capacity mix to meet the projected Electricity Demand for 2029-30.
i. The report stated that under the base case scenario, where the total fossil fuel and non-fossil fuel capacities are assumed to be 276 GW and 500 GW, respectively, India will require 41.65 GW/208.25 Gigawatt hours (GWh) of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to meet its electricity demand in 2029-30. - In which state, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai has recently (in May ‘23) inaugurated the Dawki land port?
1) Assam
2) Meghalaya
3) Arunachal Pradesh
4) Mizoram
5) TripuraAnswer-2) Meghalaya
Explanation:
The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai inaugurated the Dawki land port in West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya in the presence of Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar to promote trade and commerce between India and Bangladesh.
• The land port is also expected to boost the tourism and business sectors.
i. The Dawki land port is located nearly 55 km from Jowai (the district headquarters of West Jaintia Hills), and about 84 km from Meghalaya’s capital Shillong. The corresponding Land Port in Bangladesh is Tamabil, located in the Sylhet district. - Name the Small Finance Bank (SFB) that has recently (in May ‘23) partnered with the Max Life Insurance Company Limited to offer life insurance.
1) ESAF SFB
2) Jana SFB
3) Capital SFB
4) Ujjivan SFB
5) Utkarsh SFBAnswer-3) Capital SFB
Explanation:
Capital Small Finance Bank (SFB), India’s 1st SFB, and Max Life Insurance Company Limited entered into a partnership to offer life insurance offerings to Capital SFB’s customers.
i. Under the partnership, Capital SFB will offer a range of savings, protection, retirement, and group life insurance plans of Max Life to its customers.
ii. This partnership is a part of Capital SFB’s continual efforts to assist its customers in achieving a stable financial future. - Name the bank that has recently (in May ‘23) launched customised retail banking programme ‘Vishesh’ for customers in semi-urban and rural (SURU) geographies.
1) ICICI Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) YES Bank
5) IndusInd BankAnswer-3) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
HDFC Bank launched its customised retail banking programme ‘Vishesh’ for customers in semi-urban and rural (SURU) geographies.
i. As a part of this, the bank plans to open more than 675 branches in these areas in FY24, onboard around 1 lakh new customers, and launch customized products and financial solutions for this market segment.
ii. With this program, the bank will also meet some of its Priority Sector Lending (PSL) targets.
iii. Through this program the bank will understand the different needs of 5 important segments viz. farmers, merchants, micro enterprises, government salaried people. - In May 2023, three imprisoned women journalists from _________ (country), Narges Mohammadi, Elaheh Mohammadi & Niloofar Hamedi received the 2023 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize.
1) Ukraine
2) Iran
3) Syria
4) Afghanistan
5) TürkiyeAnswer-2) Iran
Explanation:
On May 2, 2023, the United Nation Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced three imprisoned Iranian women journalists – Niloofar Hamedi, Elaheh Mohammadi, and Narges Mohammadi as the laureates of the 2023 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize, an award that celebrates press freedom.
i. The three journalists were selected following the recommendation of an international jury of media professionals.
ii. The Award Ceremony took place on 2 May 2023 in New York, United States of America (USA) in the presence of Audrey Azoulay, Director General of UNESCO. - Who has recently (in April ‘23) won the Paraguay presidential election 2023?
1) Santiago Peña
2) Efraín Alegre
3) Mario Abdo Benítez
4) Luis Talavera
5) Rosa BogarínAnswer-1) Santiago Peña
Explanation:
On 30th April 2023, former International Monetary Fund (IMF) economist, Santiago Peña, candidate of the ruling conservative Colorado Party won the Paraguay presidential election 2023.
i. Santiago Peña will replace Mario Abdo Benítez who is serving as the President of Paraguay since 2018 to become the youngest President of Paraguay.
ii. He will take office as the 52nd President of Paraguay on 15th August 2023. He will become the youngest Paraguay President since the return of democracy in 1989. - Which company has recently (in May ‘23) tested its 2-satellite orbital deployers & Orbital Link on Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) PSLV-C55 mission?
1) Skyroot Aerospace Private Limited
2) AgniKul Cosmos Private Limited
3) Bellatrix Aerospace Limited
4) Dhruva Space Private Limited
5) NewSpace India LimitedAnswer-4) Dhruva Space Private Limited
Explanation:
Dhruva Space Private Limited announced the successful test and space qualification of its 2-satellite orbital deployers – 3U Satellite Orbital Deployer (DSOD-3U), 6U Satellite Orbital Deployer (DSOD-6U) and its orbital link Dhruva Space Orbital Link (DSOL) launched aboard Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) PSLV-C55 mission.
• The Dhruva Space’s payload utilised the PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) Orbital Experimental Module-2 (POEM-2) which was launched as a part of the PSLV-C55 mission.
• POEM-2 enables the conduct of scientific experiments in orbit using the spent PS4 stage as an orbital platform.
• PSLV-C55 mission was launched on 22nd April 2023 from the first launch pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh (AP). - In May 2023, Scientists from Council of Scientific & Industrial Research-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CSIR-CCMB) have discovered 2 new species of Spiny Clam Shrimps- “Leptestheria chalukyae” in Karnataka and “Leptestheria gomantaki” in __________ (state).
1) Kerala
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Telangana
4) Tamil Nadu
5) GoaAnswer-5) Goa
Explanation:
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CSIR-CCMB) Scientists have discovered 2 new species of Spiny Clam Shrimps (or Spinicaudatans) – “Leptestheria chalukyae” and “Leptestheria gomantaki” from Karnataka and Goa respectively, which are genetically distinct from other known Indian species.
• The two new species are part of the Leptestheriidae family, one of 35 currently known species of clam shrimps.
• Leptestheria chalukyae was named after the Chalukya dynasty, which ruled large parts of mediaeval southern and central India with its capital at Badami in Karnataka, where the specimens were found.
• Leptestheria gomantaki has been named after Goa, where it was discovered. - What was the theme of International Day of the Midwife (IDM) 2023 observed across the globe on 5th May 2023?
1) Follow the data: Invest in Midwives
2) 100 Years of Progress
3) Together again: from evidence to reality
4) Celebrate, demonstrate, mobilise, unite – our time is NOW
5) Midwives: Defenders of Women’s RightsAnswer-3) Together again: from evidence to reality
Explanation:
International Day of the Midwife (IDM) 2023 was observed across the globe on 5th May 2023 with the theme of “Together again: from evidence to reality”.
• The day celebrates the achievements of the midwives towards improving newborn, maternal, reproductive, and sexual health outcomes.
• Every year the theme of IDM is chosen by the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), an accredited non-governmental organisation representing midwives and midwifery.
• The International Midwives Union (IMU), the forerunner of the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), was created in 1922 in Belgium. - The African World Heritage Day 2023 observed across the globe on ______________.
1) 1st May 2023
2) 4th May 2023
3) 2nd May 2023
4) 5th May 2023
5) 3rd May 2023Answer-4) 5th May 2023
Explanation:
African World Heritage Day 2023 observed across the globe on 5th May 2023 to raise awareness about the importance of preserving the cultural and natural heritage of Africa.
• The 1st ever African World Heritage Day was observed on 5th May 2016.
i. The day is celebrated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in collaboration with the African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) and its partners.
ii. On 5th May 2023, UNESCO conducted the round table conference for African World Heritage Day on “Our Natural Cultural Heritage at the Service of an African without Borders.
• The organisation also celebrated Africa’s unique and diverse heritage by screening “Christiansborg Castle”, holding a panel discussion, and more.
Note- UNESCO has designated 147 World Heritage Sites in Africa. These sites are located in 46 countries.
- According to the report published by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) in April 2023, India is projected to have 41 Gigawatt (GW) of energy storage capacity along with 777GW of total installed power capacity by _________ (year).
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