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(1) Who has topped the annual list of billionaires released by Forbes?

(A) Elon Musk

(B) Bernard Arnault

(C) Larry Ellison

(D) Bill Gates

(B) Bernard Arnault

Mukesh Ambani of India is in the 9th position on this list.

In the annual list of billionaires released by Forbes, Tesla and Twitter owner Elon Musk has slipped from the first position to the second position. Bernard Arnault & family has now become the richest person in the world. Musk's wealth has decreased by $ 39 billion compared to last year. Musk's net worth is $180 billion. Jeff Bezos is third on this list while Larry Ellison is fourth.

The World's Billionaires List or Real-Time Billionaires List is an annual ranking of the world's wealthiest billionaires based on their recorded net worth. It is produced and published by Forbes magazine every March. The inaugural edition of the list was released in March 1987.

As of 8th April 2023, Top 10 Billionaires

(1) Bernard Arnault & family

(2) Elon Musk

(3) Jeff Bezos

(4) Larry Ellison

(5) Warren Buffett

(6) Bill Gates

(7) Michael Bloomberg

(8) Carlos Slim Helu & family

(9) Mukesh Ambani

(10) Steve Ballmer

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(2) Jagarnath Mahto, who recently passed away was the Education Minister of which state?

(A) Goa

(B) Jharkhand

(C) Uttar Pradesh

(D) Madhya Pradesh

(B) Jharkhand

Jharkhand minister Jagarnath Mahto died on Thursday at a hospital in Chennai where he was undergoing treatment, a senior doctor of the health facility said. He was 56.

Jharkhand Education Minister and Senior Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Leader Jagarnath Mahto passed away on April 06 in a hospital in Chennai. He was admitted to the hospital last month. He was 56 years old. Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan and Chief Minister Hemant Soren have condoled the death of the Late Mahto. Jagarnath Mahto was born on January 01, 1967. He played an active role in the movement to make Jharkhand a separate state.

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(3) Which country has been elected as a member of the Supreme Statistical Commission of the United Nations? किस देश को संयुक्त राष्ट्र संघ के सर्वोच्च सांख्यिकी आयोग का सदस्य चुना गया है?

(A) Japan

(B) China

(C) India

(D) United States

(C) India

India has been elected a member of the Supreme Statistical Commission of the United Nations. India's tenure in this commission will be of 4 years. India's tenure will start on January 1, 2024.

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(4) Who has taken over as the President of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI)?

(A) Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo

(B) Tilottama Sen

(C) Manu Bhaker

(D) Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

(A) Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo

Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, who held the position of Senior Vice-President, took over as the President of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).

According to the guidelines of the Sports Ministry and National Sports Code, the President of the National Sports Federations cannot hold office for more than 12 years, due to which Raninder Singh has gone on leave. After which Kalikesh Narayan Singh Dev took over this post. The National Rifle Association of India was established in 1951.

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(5) Which country has been removed from hosting the Men's Under-17 FIFA World Cup? पुरुषों के अंडर-17 फीफा विश्व कप की मेजबानी से किस देश को हटा दिया गया है?

(A) Ukraine

(B) England

(C) Peru  

(D) Italy

(C) Peru

FIFA announced that it had withdrawn Peru's hosting rights to the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2023™. The decision was made following extensive discussions between FIFA and the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF).

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Q. Which is the only State/Central/Private University in India to get an A++ grade by NAAC? NAAC द्वारा A++ ग्रेड प्राप्त करने वाला भारत का एकमात्र राज्य / केंद्रीय / निजी विश्वविद्यालय कौन-सा है? (Higher Education System MCQ)

(A) Delhi University

(B) Banaras Hindu University

(C) Guru Nanak Dev University

(D) Chandigarh University

(C) Guru Nanak Dev University

(GNDU gets second highest NAAC score among all institutions in country)

The Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar has got A++ grade by scoring 3.85 points in National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) grading, thereby becoming the only University in India to get this score. Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) is the only State/Central/Private University in India to get this score. 

Guru Nanak Dev University, in its fourth cycle of Assessment and Accreditation has been accredited with a CGPA (cumulative grade point average) of 3.85 out of 4.00 at A++ Grade which will be valid for the next seven years.

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai is the only other educational institution with a higher grade of 3.89/4.00 in the country.

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai :- (A Deemed University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956) || The Tata Institute of Social Sciences, established in the year 1936 is a Deemed to be University, fully funded by the University Grants Commission, Govt of India. TISS is a Grade I University with NAAC score of 3.89/4.00 and NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) 2022 rank of 60 among Indian Universities and 99 overall. 

Guru Nanak Dev University has improved its grade from 3.51 to 3.85 from the last accreditation cycle which was done in 2014.

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This assessment is based on set of seven criteria under different key aspects based on the functioning and organizational focus. यह मूल्यांकन कामकाज और संगठनात्मक फोकस के आधार पर विभिन्न प्रमुख पहलुओं के तहत सात मानदंडों के सेट पर आधारित है। These criteria include :-

(1) Curricular aspects पाठ्यचर्या के पहलू

(2) Teaching-learning and evaluation शिक्षण-अधिगम और मूल्यांकन

(3) Research, innovations and extension अनुसंधान, नवाचार और विस्तार

(4) Infrastructure and Learning resources बुनियादी ढांचा और सीखने के संसाधन

(5) Student Support and Progression छात्र सहायता और प्रगति

(6) Governance, Leadership and Management शासन, नेतृत्व और प्रबंधन

(7) Institutional Values and Best Practices संस्थागत मूल्य और सर्वोत्तम अभ्यास

National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) :- The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) was established in 1994 as an autonomous institution of the University Grants Commission (UGC) with its Headquarter in Bengaluru. The NAAC conducts assessment and accreditation of Higher Educational Institutions such as colleges, universities or other recognised institutions to derive an understanding of the "Quality Status" of the institution.

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) is a government organisation in India that assesses and accredits Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). It is an autonomous body (स्वायत्त निकाय) funded by the University Grants Commission.

Accreditation refers to the certification given by NAAC which is valid for a period of five/seven years.

NAAC was established in 1994 in response to recommendations of National Policy in Education (1986). 

Motto :- Excellence • Credibility • Relevance उत्कृष्टता • विश्वसनीयता • प्रासंगिकता

(Grading System of NAAC)

NAAC grades institutes on an eight-grade ladder.

Range of institutional 

cumulative grade 

point average (CGPA)       Letter Grade      Performance Descriptor

3.51 – 4.05                           A++                      Accredited

3.26 – 3.50                           A+                        Accredited  

3.01 – 3.25                           A                          Accredited

2.76 – 3.00                           B++                     Accredited    

2.51 – 2.75                           B+                       Accredited

2.01 – 2.50                           B                         Accredited    

1.51 – 2.00                           C                         Accredited          

≤ 1.50                                   D                        Not Accredited   

CGPA :- Cumulative Grade Point Average is a educational grading system. It is used in schools and colleges to measure overall academic performance of a student/college. It is most commonly used to assess a student's overall academic achievement on a given subject.

It is an outcome of the recommendations of the National Policy in Education (1986).

The NAAC functions through its General Council (GC) and Executive Committee (EC) comprising educational administrators, policy makers and senior academicians from a cross-section of Indian higher education system. 

The Chairperson of the UGC is the President of the GC of the NAAC, the Chairperson of the EC is an eminent academician nominated by the President of GC (NAAC). 

The Director is the academic and administrative head of NAAC and is the member-secretary of both the GC and the EC.

Q. Is NAAC a statutory body?

:- No, it is not a statutory body.

Statutory body or authority means a non-constitutional body which is set up by a parliament. These are non-constitutional bodies as they do not find any mention in the Constitution. They are created by an Act of Parliament. 

Example of a statutory body is SEBI i.e. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI Act, 1992).

:- NAAC is an autonomous body that assesses and accredits Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in India and is funded by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

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Q. What is the difference between NAAC and UGC?

:- NAAC is an acronym for the National Assessment and Accreditation Council while UGC is the University Grants Commission.

:- UGC is responsible for approving Universities or Colleges whereas NAAC accredits the programs offered in the University or institute.

:- The main aim and responsibility of the University Grants Commission (UGC) are providing funds and that of coordination, determination and maintenance (समन्वय, दृढ़ संकल्प और रखरखाव) of standards in institutions of higher education. विश्वविद्यालय अनुदान आयोग (यूजीसी) का मुख्य उद्देश्य और जिम्मेदारी उच्च शिक्षा संस्थानों में समन्वय, निर्धारण और मानकों के रखरखाव के लिए धन उपलब्ध कराना है।

:- NAAC is an autonomous body (स्वायत्त निकाय) that is funded by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Eligibility Criteria for NAAC :- Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), with a record of at least two batches of students graduated or been in existence for six years, whichever is earlier, are eligible to apply for the process of Assessment and Accreditation (A&A) of NAAC, and fulfill all the specified conditions.

Q. What is the Present Status of India’s Higher education Sector?

:- India's higher education system is the world's third-largest in terms of students, next to China and the United States.

:- India's Higher Education sector has witnessed a tremendous increase in the number of Universities/University level Institutions & Colleges since independence.

:- In the prestigious Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2023, only three Indian Universities- IIT-Bombay, IIT-Delhi and IISc (Bangalore)- have been included in the top 200 institutes.

Q. What are the Recent Initiatives taken by the Government in Higher Education?

Education Quality Upgradation and Inclusion Programme (EQUIP) :- This is a five-year vision plan to improve the quality and accessibility of higher education over the next five years (2019-2024).

Global Initiative for Academics Network (GIAN) :- The programme seeks to invite distinguished academicians, entrepreneurs, scientists, experts from premier institutions from across the world, to teach in the higher educational institutions in India.

All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) :- The main objectives of the survey are to- identify & capture all the institutions of higher learning in the country; and collect the data from all the higher education institutions on various aspects of higher education.

Q. What is the aim of the programme "Unnat Bharat Abhiyan"? (UPSC 2017)

Connecting institutions of higher education with local communities to address development challenges through appropriate technologies.

"Unnat Bharat Abhiyan" was launched by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (Now Ministry of Education), GoI with an aim to connect institutions of higher education, including the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs), etc., with local communities to address the development challenges through appropriate technologies.

Q. What is the Status of Accredited Institutions in India? भारत में मान्यता प्राप्त संस्थानों की स्थिति क्या है?

:- There are 1,043 universities and 42,343 colleges listed on the portal of the All-India Survey on Higher Education.

:- As of December 2021, 655 universities and 13316 colleges were accredited by NAAC.

Among the states, Maharashtra accounts for the highest number of accredited colleges followed by Karnataka the second highest.

:- Tamil Nadu has the most accredited universities at 43.

Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) :- Guru Nanak Dev University was established at Amritsar on November 24, 1969 to mark the 500th birth anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It was set up by an act passed by the Punjab state legislature. The University has also been conferred with the status of “University with Potential for Excellence” by UGC.

GNDU has been awarded the prestigious Maulana Abul Kalam Azad trophy for overall excellence in sports for a record 23 times. The Current Vice Chancellor of the University is Dr. Jaspal Singh Sandhu.

Guru Nanak Dev University was ranked 44th among universities in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2022 and 80th overall.

NIRF (Overall) (2022) :- 80

NIRF (Universities) (2022) :- 44

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar :- The university is known of propagation of translational research and institutional consultancy. विश्वविद्यालय अनुवाद अनुसंधान और संस्थागत परामर्श के प्रचार के लिए जाना जाता है।

The Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, has received an A++ grade after obtaining 3.85 points in the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) grading, making it the first State University in India to do so. Current Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann congratulated the institution on its achievement, saying it was the product of everyone's hard work. He expressed hope that all of the state's universities will emulate Guru Nanak Dev University in order to bring honour to the state.

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(1) In April 2023, India was elected to the United Nations Statistical Commission (UNSC) for a four-year term starting from ___________.

(A) 31st July 2024

(B) 31st July 2023

(C) 31st December 2023

(D) 1st January 2024

(D) 1st January 2024

India elected to the highest UN statistical body for a 4-year term beginning on January 1 2024! Congrats Team @IndiaUNNewYork for coming through so strongly in a competitive election,” External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in a tweet.

(2) In April 2023, a "Mircha" rice was awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag, is associated with which of the following district of Bihar?

(A) West Champaran

(B) Aurangabad

(C) Kishanganj

(D) Samastipur

(A) West Champaran

Bihar's aromatic "Marcha Rice" gets GI tag

Marcha is a short indigenous cultivar of rice found in West Champaran district of Bihar. It (the rice) is also known as Mircha, Marchaiya, Marichaetc locally.

By its size and shape, its grain appears like black pepper so it is known as "Mircha" (pepper in Hindi) or "Marcha Rice". Bihar's famous "Marcha Rice" which is known for its aroma and palatability was awarded the Geographical Indication tag, according to the GI registry.

A GI is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin.

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(3) Which of the following organizations signed an MoU with the Information and Broadcasting Ministry to boost India's creative economy and promote creative talent in the country?

(A) Amazon

(B) Netflix

(C) Hotstar

(D) Google

(A) Amazon

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry and Amazon India have signed a collaboration agreement in New Delhi to boost India's creative economy and promote creative talent in the country.

(4) Which of the following state governments has launched the "CM di Yogshala" program to create a mass movement to carve out a healthy and prosperous state? निम्नलिखित में से किस राज्य सरकार ने एक स्वस्थ और समृद्ध राज्य बनाने के लिए एक जन आंदोलन बनाने के लिए "सीएम दी योगशाला" कार्यक्रम शुरू किया है?

(A) Haryana

(B) Punjab

(C) Uttar Pradesh

(D) Madhya Pradesh

(B) Punjab

Kejriwal, Mann to launch "CM di Yogshala" in Patiala

The Aam Aadmi Party government’s “CM di Yogshala” campaign will be launched by AAP national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and chief minister Bhagwant Mann in Patiala. he pilot project was planned for four districts — Amritsar, Phagwara, Ludhiana and Patiala.

Addressing media in Patiala, Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh said that they have also launched helpline number 7669400500 where people can give a missed call to seek a free yoga teacher from the state government. They will be able to get all kinds of information about diet and yoga exercise, he said. “Today, so many people are suffering from diseases related to the respiratory system, blood pressure, sugar levels and heart issues. Therapeutic yoga can help all these patients a great deal,” Balbir Singh said.

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(5) India plans to give green hydrogen fuel producers incentives worth at least _______ of their costs under a $2 billion scheme for the green hydrogen industry.

(A) 10%

(B) 20%

(C) 5%

(D) 15%

(A) 10%

India plans to give green hydrogen fuel producers incentives worth at least 10% of their costs under a $2 billion scheme set to begin before the end of June, a top government official said.

New Delhi this year approved a 174.9 billion rupee incentive plan to promote green hydrogen in a bid to cut carbon dioxide emissions and become a major exporter in the sector.

The government will give incentives worth at least 30 Indian rupees per kg for production of green hydrogen fuel. The cost of manufacturing green hydrogen, which is made using renewable energy rather than power derived from fossil fuels, in India is currently at about 300 rupees per kg.

India has set targets for half of its installed electricity capacity to be from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030 and for the country to attain net-zero carbon emissions by 2070.

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(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

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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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(1) Which product of Varanasi has recently been given GI tag?

(A) Banarasi Langda Mango

(B) Banarasi Paan

(C) None of these

(D) Both (A) & (B)

(D) Both (A) & (B)

The Geographical Indication Registry has granted the GI tag to the world-famous Banarasi Paan and Banarasi Langda Mango. GI Tag (Geographical Indication) is given to those products which show the geographical identity of that region.

Known for its delicious taste, the Banarasi Paan is made using special ingredients in a unique way. Along with the Banarasi Paan, three other Varanasi-based products -- Banarasi Langda Mango, Ramnagar Bhanta (Brinjal), and Adamchini Rice -- also received the GI tag, said Padma Awardee GI expert Dr Rajinikant. 

It is a tag given to locally made or produced products that have a specific geographical origin. Also, it was first introduced in 2003, under which Darjeeling Tea was first given this tag.

(2) Which woman weightlifter has been banned for 4 years for failing a dope test?

(A) Sanjita Chanu

(B) Mirabai Chanu

(C) Karnam Malleswari

(D) Kunjarani Devi

(A) Sanjita Chanu

Weightlifter Sanjita Chanu gets four-year ban by NADA for failing dope test. The two-time Commonwealth Games champion and Indian weightlifter Sanjita Chanu was handed a four-year ban by India's National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) on Tuesday after she tested positive for banned drugs.

(3)  Which state has topped the India Justice Report 2022?

(A) Karnataka

(B) Madhya Pradesh

(C) Punjab

(D) Haryana

(A) Karnataka

According to the India Justice Report (IJR) 2022, which assesses the performance of states in terms of justice delivery, the state of Karnataka has achieved the top rank.

India Justice Report 2022 | Karnataka tops among 18 large States in delivery of justice

The State of Tamil Nadu has ranked in second position; Telangana third; and Uttar Pradesh is ranks lowest at 18 In India Justice Report 2022.

Karnataka has secured the top position in the India Justice Report-2022. This ranking has been given in the category of large and medium-sized states including 18 states. Tamil Nadu comes in 2nd place and Telangana is in 3rd place. While Uttar Pradesh acquires the 18th position in this list. Gujarat is 4th and Andhra Pradesh is 5th in this current index. It was prepared based on the comprehensive data collected on 4 pillars of justice delivery which are the Police System, Judiciary, Prison System and Legal Aid.

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(4) Under the G20 Dialogue Forum, the B20 conference is being organized in which city?

(A) Pune

(B) Amritsar

(C) Chandigarh

(D) Kohima

(D) Kohima

B20 Conference under G20 Dialogue forum for global business community to take place in Nagaland. Nagaland will host the B20 Conference in Kohima. 

(5) Which Indian space start-up successfully tested a 3D-printed cryogenic engine?

(A) CSIRO

(B) Skyroot Aerospace

(C) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

(D) Against Gravity Solutions

(B) Skyroot Aerospace

Skyroot Aerospace test fires 3D-printed cryogenic engine successfully. Private rocket maker Skyroot Aerospace said it had successfully test-fired its 3D-printed cryogenic engine called Dhawan-II for 200 seconds.

India's private space company Skyroot Aerospace successfully held fire testing of the 3D-printed cryogenic engine Dhawan-II. This engine was in active mode for about 200 seconds. Its testing has been done in Nagpur for the indigenously built Vikram-II rocket. Dhawan-II is a 3.5-kilo newton (kN) engine named after Indian rocket scientist Dr Satish Dhawan. Skyroot Aerospace is a private aerospace company in India, established in 2018.

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(1) Who among the following has been appointed as the new vice chief of naval staff, effective from April 2, 2023?

(A) Sanjay Jasjit Singh

(B) R. Hari Kumar

(C) A P Singh

(D) MV SUCHINDRA KUMAR

(A) Sanjay Jasjit Singh

Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh, AVSM, NM assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of Naval Staff on 01 Apr 2023.

(2) Which of the following countries has become the 31st member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?

(A) Sweden

(B) India

(C) Denmark

(D) Finland

(D) Finland

Finland To Become NATO's 31st Member, Confirms Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg.

NATO, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is an intergovernmental military alliance established in 1949. It was formed as a collective defense pact between North American and European nations to deter Soviet expansion and protect member states from potential Soviet aggression during the Cold War.

Finland Capital :- Helsinki;

Finland Currency :- Euro

(3) Salim Durani, who passed away at 88, was associated with which of the following sports?

(A) Golf

(B) Cricket

(C) Football

(D) Hockey

(B) Cricket

Salim Durani played just 29 Tests, took 75 wickets, and scored 1,202 runs. But Durani was never about numbers. He was Indian cricket’s ultimate entertainer, someone who always played for the galleries.

He died on Sunday morning at his Jamnagar home at the age of 88 due to age-related ailments. He was bedridden for three months after a fall at home and, on Saturday night, his blood pressure had dropped. He had been living with his younger brother, Jahangir.

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(A) Arunachal Pradesh

(B) Uttar Pradesh

(C) Madhya Pradesh

(D) Himachal Pradesh

(D) Himachal Pradesh

Mount Kilimanjaro :- Anjali Sharma of Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh for conquering Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa, wearing Luanchari.

The luanchari is a full-dress ethnic garment of India.

Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa’s tallest mountain. The Kilimanjaro National park was named a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage site in 1987.

(5) In April 2023, which of the following countries invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a guest at the annual Bastille Day parade, which will be held in July 2023?

(A) United Kingdom

(B) United States

(C) Germany

(D) France

(D) France

France has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Paris as a guest at the annual Bastille Day parade in July.

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Q. India hosted the LeadIT Summit with which country on the sidelines of COP27 in Egypt? भारत ने मिस्र में COP27 के मौके पर किस देश के साथ लीडआईटी शिखर सम्मेलन की मेजबानी की? (Environment MCQ)

(A) Norway

(B) Sweden

(C) Canada

(D) Japan

(B) Sweden

(LeadIT Summit 2022 hosted by India and Sweden at COP27, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt)

India and Sweden hosted the LeadIT Summit, on the side-lines of COP27. COP27 के साथ-साथ भारत और स्वीडन ने लीडआईटी शिखर सम्मेलन की मेजबानी की।

LeadIT :- The Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) gathers countries and companies that are committed to action to achieve the Paris Agreement. It was launched by the governments of Sweden and India at the UN Climate Action Summit in September 2019 and is supported by the World Economic Forum.

Paris Agreement :- The Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty on climate change. Paris Agreement was adopted at COP 21 in Paris, on 12 December 2015 and entered into force on 4 November 2016.

LeadIT Aim :- low-carbon pathways, aiming to achieve net-zero carbon emissions

Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, India, Shri Bhupender Yadav, Minister for Climate and the Environment, Sweden participated in the event.

Q. Mark the Correct Code. (Communication MCQ)

(1) National Press Day is celebrated across India every year on 16th November.

(2) World Television Day is observed on 21st November, every year.

Code :- 

(A) Only 1

(B) Only 2

(C) Both

(D) None

(C) Both

(National Press Day)

The Press Council of India celebrated the National Press Day 2022 on the theme “The Media’s Role in Nation Building” at SCOPE convention centre in New Delhi.

The Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting, Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur was the chief guest at the event and released the “Norms of Journalistic Conduct, 2022”. 

The four pillars of democracy are legislature, executive, judiciary, and the press. Indian media which is celebrated as the fourth pillar of the Democracy. 

National Press Day - the 16th of November – is symbolic of a free and responsible press in India. National Press Day is celebrated across India every year on 16th November to commemorate the setting up of the Press Council of India. It is the supreme authority in India for controlling print media.

(Objectives)

:- To preserve the freedom of the Press.

:- To maintain and improve the standards of newspapers and news agencies in India.

In 1966 on 16 November, the PCI was formed. The National Press Day of India is since then celebrated on November 16 every year to commemorate the establishment of the council.

Press Council of India Headquarters :- New Delhi

(World Television Day)

World Television Day is observed on November 21 every year. In today's world, television is a symbol of communication and globalization. Television became a way of socialising.

The United Nations General Assembly declared November 21 as World Television Day.

Television was invented in 1924 by John Logie Baird.

In India, Television was introduced in 1959. The UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization assisted India with the launch of television. For the first thirty years, Doordarshan was the only national broadcaster.

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Q. Who has been appointed as a full-time member of NITI Aayog? नीति आयोग का पूर्णकालिक सदस्य किसे नियुक्त किया गया है? (Higher Education System MCQ)

(A) Arvind Virmani

(B) Narendra Modi

(C) Parameswaran Iyer

(D) Nitin Gadkari

(A) Arvind Virmani

The government has appointed senior economist Dr Arvind Virmani as a full-time member of the NITI Aayog. Virmani served as a Chief Economic Adviser in the Finance Ministry (2007-2009).

The NITI Aayog, the government’s premier think tank headed by the Prime Minister and presently has three members, V K Saraswat, Ramesh Chand and VK Paul.

(NITI Aayog)

The Planning Commission which has a legacy of 65 years has been replaced by the NITI Aayog. The Planning Commission designed Five Years Plans in India. 

Current NITI Aayog Chairman :- Narendra Modi

Current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) :- Parameswaran Iyer

Headquarters :- New Delhi

The NITI Aayog was formed on January 1, 2015. 

NITI Aayog stands for National Institution for Transforming India Aayog.

It was established with the aim to achieve 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

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Q. When is International Students Day celebrated? अंतर्राष्ट्रीय छात्र दिवस कब मनाया जाता है? (Higher Education System & Teaching Aptitude MCQ)

(A) 7th November

(B) 10th November

(C) 15th November

(D) 17th November

(D) 17th November

Q. Which has become the first Indian state to get Jio 5G Services in all its districts? अपने सभी जिलों में Jio 5G सेवाएं प्राप्त करने वाला पहला भारतीय राज्य कौन-सा बन गया है? (ICT & Computer MCQ)

(A) Kerala

(B) Tamil Nadu

(C) Chandigarh

(D) Gujarat

(D) Gujarat

Q. Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, is in which State of the United States? दुनिया का सबसे बड़ा सक्रिय ज्वालामुखी मौना लोआ, संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका के किस राज्य में है? (Environment MCQ)

(A) Hawaii

(B) California

(C) Florida

(D) Georgia

(A) Hawaii

Q. The Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Power Project is how many megawatts? मंगदेछु जलविद्युत परियोजना कितने मेगावाट की है? (Environment MCQ)

(A) 440 MW

(B) 720 MW

(C) 1 GW

(D) 2 GW

(B) 720 MW

The Mangdechhu hydroelectric project (HEPP) is a 720MW run-of-river power plant built on the Mangdechhu River in Trongsa Dzongkhag District, central Bhutan.

The handover was held in Thimphu on December 27th, 2022.

The 720 Megawatts Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Power Project, which was implemented with the assistance from India, was recently handed over to the Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) in Bhutan.

With this handing over, the two countries have successfully completed four mega hydroelectric power projects.

The 720 MW project Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Power Project was jointly inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bhutanese counterpart Lotay Tshering in 2019.

The Indian Government provided the financial and technical assistance for the construction of this hydroelectric project.

The commissioning of this hydroelectric power project has increased the electrical power generation capacity of Bhutan by 44 per cent and it is currently at 2,326 Mega Watts.

The project has generated more than 9,000 million units of energy since the commissioning, bringing down 2.4 million tonnes of carbon emissions each year.

Bhutan’s first mega power project – 336 MW Chukha Hydropower Project (CHP) – was fully funded by the Indian Government.

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