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20th April 2023 Current Affairs | Daily Five Current Affairs

(1) Which automobile company has launched an online retail sales platform "Wheels on Web"? 
(A) Toyota
(B) Tata Motors
(C) Mahindra
(D) Hyundai

(A) Toyota

Toyota launches "Wheels on Web", company's first-ever online retail sales platform. Along with the ability to book, buy and enjoy the vehicle delivery at the comfort of their home, the platform provides digital viewing of the car exteriors, interiors, colour, and variants.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) recently launched an online retail sales platform "Wheels on Web". It has been set up for the customers of Bangalore city. It is an online retailing platform that will facilitate customers to book, buy and take delivery of their favourite Toyota model from the comfort of their homes. Toyota customers will continue to get updates through WhatsApp and e-mail at every stage from booking to delivery.





(2) Who was appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court? हिमाचल प्रदेश उच्च न्यायालय के कार्यवाहक मुख्य न्यायाधीश के रूप में किसे नियुक्त किया गया था?
(A) Justice Tarlok Chauhan
(B) Justice Satish Verma
(C) Justice Maithali Sharma
(D) Justice Simaran Singh Dhaliwal

(A) Justice Tarlok Chauhan

Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan appointed Acting Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court. 

The Union Ministry of Law and Justice has appointed Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan, the senior-most judge of the Himachal Pradesh High Court as the Acting Chief Justice of the High Court. Justice. He was born on 9 January 1964 in Tehsil Rohru. He completed his schooling at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla. He was associated with the Bar Council of Himachal Pradesh as an advocate in 1989.





(3)  How many crore rupees have been sanctioned under the "National Quantum Mission"? ''राष्ट्रीय क्वांटम मिशन'' के तहत कितने करोड़ रुपये मंजूर किये गये हैं?
(A) ₹4000 crore
(B) ₹9000 crore
(C) ₹3000 crore
(D) ₹6000 crore

(D) ₹6000 crore

The Union Cabinet, on Wednesday, approved the National Quantum Mission with an allocation of ₹6,003.65 crore. The mission puts India among the top six leading nations that have begun research and development in quantum technologies.

The Central Government has approved the National Quantum Mission. This decision was taken in the meeting of the Union Cabinet held today. It aims to accelerate economic development led by quantum technology. Under the mission, a total of Rs 6,000 crore has been sanctioned for the period 2023-24 to 2030-31. This mission will be implemented by the Department of Science and Technology.





(4) When is World Liver Day observed annually? विश्व लीवर दिवस प्रतिवर्ष कब मनाया जाता है?
(A) 18th April
(B) 19th April
(C) 20th April
(D) 21th April

(B) 19th April

World Liver Day is observed every year on April 19 to raise awareness about liver health and diseases.

World Liver Day is celebrated on 19th April all over the world to spread awareness about the importance of the liver. This day is celebrated every year to make people alert about the diseases related to the liver and its early treatment. The theme of Liver Day 2023 is based on making people aware of fatty liver. This year's theme is “Be alert, get regular liver tests done, fatty liver can affect anyone”.





(5) Which Indian long jumper has qualified for the Asian Games? किस भारतीय लॉन्ग जम्पर ने एशियाई खेलों के लिए क्वालीफाई किया है?
(A) Poonam Verma
(B) Sunita Rajni
(C) Shaili Singh
(D) Namrata Devi

(C) Shaili Singh

Shaili Singh qualifies for Asian Games; logging 2nd longest jump in India's history.

Shaili Singh won the women's long jump event at the Indian Grand Prix-4 held in Bengaluru. Along with this, she has also qualified for the Asian Games. She has now made the second-longest jump in the history of India. Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur has congratulated Shaili on her victory. The minister further said that Shelly is training under the Target Olympic Podium, TOP scheme.





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19th April 2023 Current Affairs | Daily Five Current Affairs




19th April 2023 Current Affairs | Daily Five Current Affairs

(1) Apple company has launched its first store in India in which city? Apple कंपनी ने भारत में अपना पहला स्टोर किस शहर में लॉन्च किया है?
(A) West Bengal
(B) Kerala
(C) Delhi
(D) Mumbai

(D) Mumbai

India's first Apple retail store opens in Mumbai. Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook has launched the company's first retail store in India in the financial capital Mumbai. Videos showed Mr Cook waving to customers and opening the store's doors as employees clapped and cheered.

Apple's first retail store in India has been opened for the common people today. The company's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tim Cook himself welcomed the customers. This retail outlet of Apple (Apple BKC) is located on the ground floor of Reliance Jio World Drive Mall in Bandra Kurla Complex. After Mumbai, the company is going to open its retail outlet in Saket, Delhi as well. This store will be opened on 20th April. The first Apple Stores opened in 2001 at Tyson's Corner in McLean, Virginia and the Glendale Galleria in California.




(2) Which Union Minister has started a campaign - "Prosperity through Organization"? किस केंद्रीय मंत्री ने एक अभियान - "संगठन के माध्यम से समृद्धि" शुरू किया है?
(A) Samriti Irani
(B) Giriraj Singh
(C) Amit Shah
(D) Narendra Modi

(B) Giriraj Singh

Rural Development Minister Giriraj Singh launched the campaign "Prosperity through Organization". It will help in empowering marginal rural households by bringing all eligible rural women under Self Help Groups (SHGs). ग्रामीण विकास मंत्री गिरिराज सिंह ने "संगठन के माध्यम से समृद्धि" अभियान का शुभारंभ किया। यह सभी पात्र ग्रामीण महिलाओं को स्वयं सहायता समूहों (एसएचजी) के तहत लाकर सीमांत ग्रामीण परिवारों को सशक्त बनाने में मदद करेगा।

Speaking on the occasion, the minister said that the government is targeting to bring the existing 9 crores to 10 crore women under the fold of SHGs.





(3) Asian Development Bank has given how many million dollar loan to Bangladesh for flood rehabilitation? एशियाई विकास बैंक ने बाढ़ पुनर्वास के लिए बांग्लादेश को कितने मिलियन डॉलर का ऋण दिया है?
(A) 230 Million
(B) 200 Million
(C) 400 Million
(D) 150 Million

(A) 230 Million

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Bangladeshi government have signed agreements on provision of $230 million in loans to help reconstruct the country's northeastern region ravaged by the devastating floods last year.

Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide USD 230 million as a loan to Bangladesh for flood rehabilitation. In the northeastern part of Bangladesh, there was a devastating flood between May to June 2022. This loan is being given to help in rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts. This loan agreement between ADB and the Government of Bangladesh was signed in Dhaka. Asian Development Bank was established on December 19, 1966. Its headquarter is in Manila, Philippines.





(4) In which city the meeting of the G20 Digital Economy Working Group was held? G20 डिजिटल इकोनॉमी वर्किंग ग्रुप की बैठक किस शहर में हुई?
(A) Hyderabad
(B) Ranchi
(C) Chandigarh
(D) Bangalore

(A) Hyderabad

G20 Digital Economy Working Group meeting held in Hyderabad.

Under India's G20 Presidency, the G20 Digital Economy Working Group meeting was held in Hyderabad. In this meeting, experts from different fields spoke on issues like high-speed mobile broadband and digital inclusion. Also, the topic "Digital Inclusion - Connecting the Unconnected" was discussed. Significantly, India is presiding over the G20 group this year.





(5) Which state becomes the first to prepare a DNA database for the identification of unidentified dead bodies? अज्ञात शवों की पहचान के लिए डीएनए डेटाबेस तैयार करने वाला पहला राज्य कौन-सा है?
(A) Madhya Pradesh
(B) Uttar Pradesh
(C) Himachal Pradesh
(D) Punjab

(C) Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh has become the “first state” to create a DNA database of unidentified bodies.

Himachal Pradesh becomes the first Indian state to prepare a DNA database of unidentified dead bodies. A state government official said that the process was started in April last year and so far made a record of 150 DNA samples of unidentified bodies entered into the database. According to police records, every year over 100 bodies are recovered in various parts of the state which remain unidentified due to a lack of data and identifiable objects. This initiative of the government will help in identifying unknown dead bodies.





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