6th April 2023 Current Affairs | Daily Five Current Affairs
(1) Who has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Reserve Bank of India?
(A) Neeraj Nigam
(B) Damodar Acharya
(C) Nachiket Mor
(D) Ajay Tyagi
(A) Neeraj Nigam
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday appointed Neeraj Nigam as the new Executive Director (ED) with effect from April 03, 2023.
RBI Governor :- Shaktikanta Das
RBI Founded :- 1 April 1935, Kolkata
(2) Which company has recently acquired Karaikal Port?
(A) Reliance Group
(B) Adani Group
(C) Indiabulls
(D) Tata Group
(B) Adani Group
Tribunal approves acquisition of Karaikal Port by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone
Adani ports buys bankrupt Karaikal Port for ₹1,485cr
The strategically located port, which is around 300 km south of Chennai, is the only major port between Chennai and Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu. With the latest acquisition, Adani Group now operates 14 ports in India.
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(3) With which country India is participating in the SLINEX-2023 Maritime Exercise?
(A) Switzerland
(B) Sri Lanka
(C) Singapore
(D) Spain
(B) Sri Lanka
SLINEX-2023 exercise is aimed at improving mutual understanding, enhancing interoperability, and exchanging best practices/procedures in multi-faceted maritime operations between both Navies. India and Sri Lanka have a long-standing bilateral relationship, particularly in the maritime domain.
The 10th edition of IN-SLN bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-23 is scheduled at Colombo from 03 - 08 April 2023. The exercise is being conducted in two phases: the Harbour Phase from 03-05 April 2023, followed by a Sea Phase from 06-08 April 2023. Indian Navy is being represented by INS Kiltan, an indigenous Kamorta class ASW corvette and INS Savitri, an Offshore Patrol Vessel. The Sri Lanka Navy is being represented by SLNS Gajabahu and SLNS Sagara. Maritime Patrol Aircraft, helicopters and Special Forces from both the sides would also participate in the exercise. The previous edition of SLINEX was conducted off Visakhapatnam from 07-12 March 2022.
SLINEX aims at enhancing interoperability, improving mutual understanding and exchanging best practices while jointly undertaking multi-faceted maritime operations. Professional, cultural and sporting events, as also social exchanges are planned during the harbour phase to further bolster the bonds of friendship and camaraderie between both the navies.
(4) Who has recently taken over as the Director General of Naval Operations?
(A) Vice Admiral Vijai Singh Shekhawat
(B) Vice Admiral Atul Anand
(C) Vice Admiral Vishnu Bhagwat
(D) Vice Admiral Madhvendra Singh
(B) Vice Admiral Atul Anand
Vice Admiral Atul Anand, AVSM, VSM assumed charge as the Director General Naval Operations on 01 Apr 23.
(5) Who has become the fastest Indian to take 50 wickets in IPL history?
(A) Khalil Ahmed
(B) Amit Mishra
(C) Mohit Sharma
(D) Yuzvendra Chahal
(A) Khalil Ahmed
Delhi Capitals’ Khaleel Ahmed becomes the fastest Indian to take 50 IPL wickets
Notably, Ahmed made his IPL debut in 2018 with Sunrisers Hyderabad. he even earned an India call-up following an impressive IPL season but failed to replicate his domestic success in international colours. The left-arm seamer has featured in just 11 ODIs and 14 T20Is for India before getting dropped in 2019 after the Bangladesh tour.
Overall, South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada holds the record for the fastest 50 wickets in IPL in just 27 matches.
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