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- In August 2023, India handed over a cheque of Rs. ___________ to Sri Lanka for supporting the Sri Lanka Unique Digital Identity (SL-UDI) project.
1) 610 million
2) 450 million
3) 320 million
4) 210 million
5) 540 millionAnswer-2) 450 million
Explanation:
On 4th August 2023, India handed over a cheque of Rs. 450 million in advance to Sri Lanka, for supporting the Sri Lanka Unique Digital Identity (SL-UDI) project, which is expected to strengthen Sri Lanka’s digital infrastructure and promote growth across various sectors.
i. The project supported by the Indian government is seen as a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s path to economic recovery.
ii. With this move, Sri Lanka is paving the way for a more technologically advanced future, anticipating substantial economic development and prosperity.
iii. The initiative comes under the objective of India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, which demonstrates its commitment to India to assist its neighbouring countries in the South Asian region for mutual cooperation and support. - In which city, Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation Amit Shah, has recently (in August ‘23) launched a digital portal of the Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS) office?
1) New Delhi, Delhi
2) Bengaluru, Karnataka
3) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
4) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
5) Pune, MaharashtraAnswer-5) Pune, Maharashtra
Explanation:
On August 6, 2023, Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Ministry of Cooperation, launched a digital portal of the Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS) office in Pune, Maharashtra.
i. This launch is on the lines with Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi’s vision of “Sahkar se Samriddhi”, strengthening cooperative movement in India, deepening its reach to the grassroots and to enhance the performance, productivity and profitability of cooperative societies.
ii. The CRCS office, under the Ministry of Cooperation, is responsible for administering the Multi-State Co-operative Societies (MSCS) Act 2002. This portal will ease the functioning of over 1550 MSCS in India and promote a digital ecosystem for new registrations. - Which state’s Responsible Tourism Mission (RT Mission) has recently (in August ‘23) collaborated with United Nations (UN) Women India to organise the ‘Trainers of Trainer’ programme under the ‘Women-Friendly Tourism’ project?
1) Odisha
2) Karnataka
3) Kerala
4) Tamil Nadu
5) GujaratAnswer-3) Kerala
Explanation:
Kerala’s state Responsible Tourism Mission(RT Mission) in collaboration with United Nations (UN) Women India organised the ‘Trainers of Trainer’ programme under the ‘Women-Friendly Tourism’ project.
i. The two-day orientation programme for women was held in Kumarakom, Kottayam, Kerala on 31st July and 1st August 2023, to focus the wide range of tourism activities in which women can play a central role.
• The programme engaged a total of 85 women trainers, who will then train women involved in tourist initiatives and other services around the state.
• This was the second in a series of training workshops planned by RT Mission that would cover the entire state - Name the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) that has recently (in August ‘23) signed an MoU with Indian Railway Institute of Signal Engineering and Telecommunications (IRISET) to establish the India 5G testbed at IRISET in Secunderabad, Telangana.
1) IIT Kanpur
2) IIT Madras
3) IIT Guwahati
4) IIT Bombay
5) IIT DelhiAnswer-2) IIT Madras
Explanation:
Indian Railway Institute of Signal Engineering and Telecommunications (IRISET), under the Ministry of Railways (Indian Railways) and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the India 5G testbed at IRISET in Secunderabad (the twin city of Hyderabad), Telangana for testing and development of 5G use cases for Indian Railways.
i. Aim: To accelerate the indigenization efforts of Indian Railways in the field of communications and create a testing facility for it. - According to the data released by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy Pvt.Ltd. (CMIE) in August 2023, the unemployment rate of India in July 2023 declined to __________ from 8.45% in June 2023.
1) 7.95%
2) 6.94%
3) 8.12%
4) 7.34%
5) 8.01%Answer- 1) 7.95%
Explanation:
According to the recent data released by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy Pvt.Ltd. (CMIE), the unemployment rate of India in July 2023 fell to 7.95% from 8.45% in June 2023. This decline is due to the increased demand for agricultural labour in rural areas, as the monsoon season has begun.
i. However, in July 2023, the demand for labour in the rural non-agriculture sector declined, leading to a decrease in the number of rural workers seeking employment, consequently affecting the rural employment rate.
ii. The rural unemployment rate also declined to 7.89% in July 2023, from 8.73% in June 2023, while the urban unemployment rate slightly increased to 8.06% from 7.87% in the same period. - Which of the following cities is set to establish India’s first Integrated Theatre Commands (ITC)- South Western Command & Central Command in August 2023?
1) Patna, Bihar
2) Jaipur, Rajasthan
3) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3Answer- 5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
India is set to establish its first Integrated Theatre Commands (ITC) in August 2023. The Indian Armed Forces (Army, Navy and Air force) have overcome the differences and accepted the broad commanding structure for ITC, developed by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan. 2 ITCs are set to be established in North India, one in Jaipur (Rajasthan) and the other in Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh).
i. The Army’s South Western Command (SWC) in Jaipur will serve as the Headquarters (HQ) of the ITC, and will primarily focus on countering threats from Pakistan, while the Central Command based in Lucknow, will serve as the HQ of the ITC, will tackle security challenges coming out from China.
ii. Theatre commanders hold a four-star rank, making them equivalent in rank to the Chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The CDS will command all 6 theatre commanders. - Name the Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) that has recently (in August ‘23) signed a USD 15 million funding deal with Swiss impact investor responsAbility Investments AG to promote green financing in India.
1) Lendingkart Finance
2) Fullerton India
3) Electronica Finance
4) Avendus Capital
5) Indiabulls GroupAnswer- 3) Electronica Finance
Explanation:
Swiss impact investor responsAbility Investments AG signed a USD 15 million funding deal with Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) Electronica Finance to promote green financing in India in line with its sustainability goal.
i. Electronica Finance is headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, and is a part of the SRP Electronica group. It is supported by the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).
ii. Electronica Finance will use the funding for financing energy efficient machines and promoting rooftop solar installation. It has already received USD 7.5 million from responsAbility in July 2023 will get remaining part in later 2023. The fund was raised at 11.4%. - Which company has recently (in August ‘23) signed an MoU with the Indian Institute of Science, (IISc) Bengaluru to develop artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for the shipbuilding and defense sectors?
1) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
2) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
3) Hindustan Shipyard Limited
4) Goa Shipyard Limited
5) Cochin Shipyard LimitedAnswer-4) Goa Shipyard Limited
Explanation:
On 4th August 2023, the Indian Institute of Science,(IISc) Bengaluru & Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for the shipbuilding and defense sectors.
i. IISc Bengaluru’s Foundation for Science Innovation and Development (FSID) will assist GSL to streamline shipbuilding processes, shorten construction timelines and boost overall productivity.
ii. The partnership aims to enhance productivity, safety, and defense readiness while also strengthening indigenous defense manufacturing capabilities. - In August 2023, China’s Weng Hong Yang won the men’s singles title by defeating ____________ (Indian Badminton Player) in the Sathio Group Australian Open 2023(Australian Open 2023) held in Sydney.
1) HS Prannoy
2) Srikanth Kidambi
3) Chirag Shetty
4) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
5) Lakshya SenAnswer- 1) HS Prannoy
Explanation:
India’s Prannoy Haseena Sunil Kumar won the silver medal in the men’s singles finals against China’s Weng Hong Yang (Winner) at the Sathio Group Australian Open 2023(Australian Open 2023) held at the state sports centre in Sydney, Australia from 1st to 6th August 2023.
• HSBC Badminton World Federation(BWF) Australian Open 2023 is the World Tour Super 500 tournament.Championship Winner Runner Men’s Singles Weng Hong Yang (China)
HS Prannoy (India)
Women’s Singles Beiwen Zhang (United States of America)
Kim Ga Eun (South Korea)
Men’s Doubles Kang Min Hyuk and Seo Seung Jae
(South Korea)
Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi
(Japan)
Women’s Doubles Kim So Yeong and Kong Hee Yong
(South Korea)
Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning
(China)
Mixed Doubles Feng Yan Zhe and Huang Dong Ping
(China)
Hiroki Midorikawa and Natsu Saito
(Japan)
- What was the theme of 9th National Handloom Day 2023 observed across India on 7th August 2023?
1) Promote Handloom in India
2) Festival: ‘YUVAAH – Utsah Naye Bharat Ka”
3) Handloom, an Indian legacy
4) Handloom: symbol of India’s glorious cultural heritage
5) Handloom for Sustainable FashionAnswer-5) Handloom for Sustainable Fashion
Explanation:
National Handloom Day is annually observed on the 7th of August across India to promote handloom and to recognise and honour the efforts and skills of the handloom weaving community engaged in the sector and the contribution it has made to India’s socio economic development.
• This day is also celebrated to commemorate the Swadeshi movement which was initiated in 1905.
i. August 7, 2023, marks the 9th National Handloom Day with the theme of “Handloom for Sustainable Fashion”.
ii. The first National Handloom Day was inaugurated on 7th August 2015, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Centenary hall of Madras University in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
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