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Friday, April 07, 2023
UGC NET Paper 1 June and July 2023 MCQs | Current Affairs
7th April 2023 Current Affairs | Daily Five Current Affairs
7th April 2023 Current Affairs | Daily Five Current Affairs
(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.
(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.
(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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Thursday, April 06, 2023
6th April 2023 Current Affairs | Daily Five Current Affairs
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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Wednesday, April 05, 2023
5th April 2023 Current Affairs | Daily Five Current Affairs
5th April 2023 Current Affairs | Daily Five Current Affairs
(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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Tuesday, April 04, 2023
4th April 2023 Current Affairs | Daily Five Current Affairs
(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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Monday, April 03, 2023
UGC NET Paper 1 June and July 2023 MCQs | Current Affairs
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3rd April 2023 Current Affairs | Daily Five Current Affairs
3rd April 2023 Current Affairs | Daily Five Current Affairs
(1) Who has been elected as the next leader of the Scottish National Party?
(A) Charles Brown
(B) Hamza Yusuf
(C) Nicola Sturgeon
(D) Jack McConnell
(B) Hamza Yusuf
Humza was elected as the First Minister of Scotland on 28 March 2023. Humza Yousaf, a Pakistani-origin politician, has won the Scottish National Party (SNP) leadership contest.
Scotland Capital :- Edinburgh
Scotland National animal :- Unicorn
Scotland Currency :- Pound sterling
(2) Which Article of the Indian constitution deals with the disqualification of MPs from Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha? भारतीय संविधान का कौन-सा अनुच्छेद लोकसभा या राज्यसभा के सांसदों की अयोग्यता से संबंधित है?
(A) Article 68
(B) Article 72
(C) Article 118
(D) Article 102
(D) Article 102
Rahul Gandhi said, "My name is not Savarkar. I am a Gandhi. I won't apologise."
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(3) Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip garden, which is Asia’s largest tulip garden, is located at ______.
(A) New Delhi
(B) Srinagar
(C) Shillong
(D) Darjeeling
(B) Srinagar
The Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden, which is situated between Dal Lake and the Zabarwan hills, has opened its doors to the public. It is the largest tulip garden in Asia spread over an area of about 30 ha (74 acres).
Besides 16 lakh tulips, the garden, also known as Siraj Bagh, has other spring flowers, such as hyacinths, daffodils, muscari, and cyclamens on display to enthral the visitors. The Tulip Garden in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar is the largest in Asia.
(4) World’s biggest exporter of lithium is _______.
(A) Japan
(B) Germany
(C) Pakistan
(D) Australia
(D) Australia
Australia alone produces 52% of the world's lithium. Australia is currently the largest exporter of lithium globally. The three largest producers of lithium are Australia, Chile and China.
(5) In March 2023, Gordon Moore passed away, was a co-founder of which of the following organizations?
(A) Intel
(B) Microsoft
(C) Apple
(D) Meta
(A) Intel
Gordon Moore, the Silicon Valley pioneer who co-founded Intel and innovated the microprocessor, has died at the age of 94. Moore’s foundation donated more than $5 billion to scientific and environmental causes.
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