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1) Which of the following organisation has provided Rs 754 crore loan to SAEL Industries?
(a) World Bank
(b) IMF
(c) ADB
(d) NDB
(e) AIIB
2) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 30 lakh on which bank for non-compliance with certain provisions under Frauds-Classification?
(a) Axis bank
(b) HDFC Ltd
(c) ICICI Bank
(d) RBL Bank
(e) Karur Vysya Bank
3) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the new International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Area office & Innovation Centre in India.He also launched _________ App.
(a) Analyze before you call
(b) Call before you dig
(c) Call before you work
(d) Analyze before you dig
(e) None of the above
4) The Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has inaugurated Asia’s largest 4-metre International Liquid Mirror Telescope at ___________________.
(a) Devasthal, Uttarakhand
(b) Mumbai, Maharashtra
(c) Hyderabad, Telangana
(d) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
(e) Surat, Gujarat
5) India aims at becoming a ‘Global Hub for Green Ship’ building by _______ with the launch of the Green Tug Transition Programme(GTTP).
(a) 2025
(b) 2027
(c) 2030
(d) 2023
(e) 2024
6) Which country and Canada have reached an agreement on a decades-old asylum accord that will restrict certain migrants from seeking protection in Canada?
(a) United States
(b) Germany
(c) Australia
(d) India
(e) France
7) Which of the following state government has recently released a disaster management policy for 2023?
(a) Telangana
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Kerala
(e) Karnataka
8) Recently, The Uttar Pradesh State Government has launched the ‘UP Gunvatta Sankalp’ in partnership with _____________.
(a) Institute of Internal Auditors
(b) ASSOCHAM
(c) Quality Council of India
(d) PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry
(e) All of the above
9) The Principal Bench of the National Green Tribunal in New Delhi has slapped a penalty of __________ on the Kerala government for its failure to check the indiscriminate pollution of the Vembanad and Ashtamudi lakes (listed as Ramsar sites).
(a) ₹1 crore
(b) ₹10 crore
(c) ₹5 crore
(d) ₹20 crore
(e) ₹15 crore
10) Name the mobile app, which was recently launched by the Income Tax Department for taxpayers?
(a) TPapp
(b) ITDapp
(c) BISapp
(d) UTPapp
(e) AIS app
11) Which of the following has signed an MoU with INDIAN ARMY for setting up Green Hydrogen Projects in its establishments on Build, Own and Operate (BOO) model?
(a) Reliance Industries
(b) India Hydrogen Alliance
(c) Larson & Turbo
(d) NTPC REL
(e) Adani Power
12) Consider the following statement regarding City Finance Rankings 2022. Which of the following statement is incorrect?
(i) Under the ‘City Finance Rankings 2022’, the urban local bodies will be evaluated on the basis of their financial health.
(ii) The participating urban local bodies will be evaluated on 10 indicators across three key parameters — resource mobilisation, expenditure performance and fiscal governance.
(iii) The cities will be ranked under four population categories based on their score.
(a) Only (i)
(b) Both (i) and (ii)
(c) Only (ii)
(d) Both (ii) and (iii)
(e) All (i), (ii) and (iii)
13) As per the ‘United Nations World Water Development Report 2023, India is expected to be the most severely affected as the global urban population facing water scarcity is projected to increase from 933 million in 2016 to 1.7-2.4 billion people in________.
(a) 2061
(b) 2047
(c) 2031
(d) 2027
(e) 2050
14) The Board of Governors of the New Development Bank (NDB) unanimously elected Dilma Vana Rousseff as the President of the NDB. He was the former President of ___________.
(a) South Africa
(b) Ireland
(c) Brazil
(d) China
(e) Japan
15) Which of the following has approved the proposed deal of GMR Airports Infrastructure and Aeroports de Paris SA (ADP) under the green channel route?
(a) National Highways Authority of India
(b) Airports Authority of India
(c) Competition Commission of India
(d) Ministry of Civil Aviation
(e) SEBI
16) Recently in March 2023, Indian Army and Air force jointly conduct multi-domain air-land exercise ____________in Eastern Theatre.
(a) Yudh Abhyas
(b) Vajra Prahar
(c) Khanjar V
(d) Vayu Prahar
(e) Lamitye
17) The ministry of defence (MoD) has signed two contracts worth over ________ with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for radars and receivers, which will enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
(a) Rs 4,460 crore
(b) Rs 3,700 crore
(c) Rs 2,630 crore
(d) Rs 6,330 crore
(e) Rs 5,700 crore
18) Where was the International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) World Cup Shooting Championship held?
(a) Hyderabad, Telangana
(b) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
(c) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
(d) Mumbai, Maharashtra
(e) Kochi, Kerala
19) Gordon Earle Moore passed away at the age of 94. He was the co-founder of which of the following company?
(a) Qualcomm
(b) IBM
(c) Wipro
(d) Intel
(e) Microsoft
20) In which of the following year did New Development Bank (NDB) established?
(a) 2017
(b) 2007
(c) 2015
(d) 2001
(e) 2012
Answers :
1) Answer: C
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and SAEL Industries Limited have signed an agreement for a loan of up to ₹754 crores.
The loan agreement is to promote the generation of biomass energy using agricultural residue, helping diversify India’s energy mix and reduce carbon intensity.
Key Highlights :
ADB’s funding will be used for the construction of 5 biomass power plants in Rajasthan.
These 5 biomass power plants will be constructed in the districts of Bikaner, Churu, Hanumangarh, Jhunjhunu, and Sikar.
Due to burning of crop stubble by farmers to remove paddy residue, fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) levels and air pollution rise.
SAEL Industries has developed a business model.
In this model, crop residues are used as fuel in waste-to-energy projects.
2) Answer: E
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 30 lakh on Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) for non-compliance with certain provisions under Frauds-Classification.
Reason: For non-compliance with certain provisions of directions issued by RBI on ‘Reserve Bank of India (Frauds – Classification and reporting by commercial banks and select FIs) directions 2016’
The penalty was imposed in the exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A(1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
Earlier, the RBI had imposed a penalty of Rs. 2.27 crore on RBL Bank for not complying with certain guidelines related to loan recovery agents.
About KVB :
3) Answer: B
PM Modi inaugurated the new International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Area office & Innovation Centre in India.
He also unveiled Bharat 6G Vision Document and launched 6G R&D Test Bed.
He also launched ‘Call before you dig’ App.
ITU Area Office is fully funded by India.
It is located on the 2nd floor of the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) building at Mehrauli, New Delhi.
It will serve India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Afghanistan and Iran.
In March 2022, India signed a Host Country Agreement with ITU for the establishment of an Area Office.
Technology Innovation Group on 6G (TIG-6G) prepared Bharat 6G vision document. TIG-6G was formed in November 2021.
6G Test bed will provide a platform to test and validate the evolving ICT technologies.
4) Answer: A
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has inaugurated Asia’s largest 4-metre International Liquid Mirror Telescope at Devasthal, Uttarakhand
Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (AREES) announced that the world-class 4-metre International Liquid Mirror Telescope (IMLT) is now ready to explore distant and deep celestial space.
It received its first light in the second week of May 2022.
This telescope is located at an altitude of 2450 meters in the observatory complex at Deosthal in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand (India), AREES.
AREES is an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India.
Advanced Mechanical and Optical Systems (AMOS) Corporation and the Center Spatial de Liège in Belgium designed and built the telescope.
5) Answer: C
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) and Ayush Shri Sarbananda SonowaI has said India aims at becoming a ‘Global Hub for Green Ship’ building by 2030 with the launch of the Green Tug Transition Programme(GTTP).
He inaugurated India’s first National Centre of Excellence in Green Port & Shipping (NCoEGPS) in Gurugram,Haryana.
‘Green Hybrid Tugs which will be powered by Green Hybrid Propulsion systems, and subsequently adopt non-fossil fuel solutions like (Methanol, Ammonia, Hydrogen).
The government has set a target for the initial Green Tugs to start working in all major ports by 2025.
At least, 50% of all the Tugs are likely to be converted into Green Tugs by 2030, which will considerably reduce emission as the country move towards achieving sustainable development.
6) Answer: A
The United States (US) and Canada have reached an agreement on a decades-old asylum accord that will restrict certain migrants from seeking protection in Canada.
As part of the deal, Canada will create a new refugee programme for 15,000 migrants fleeing violence in South and Central America.
The deal is an amendment in the 2004 Safe Third Country Agreement between the US and Canada.
The new arrangement will close the loophole in the Safe Third Country Agreement that prevents Canada from turning away those crossing the border at unofficial crossing points.
The accord is expected to allow both sides of the border to turn back such asylum seekers heading in either direction.
The discussions on the agreement were going on over the years but after the sharp increase of people crossing into Canada from the US, this decision has been taken.
7) Answer: C
The Chief Minister (CM) of Tamil Nadu (TN), Shri M.K. Stalin, released the Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Plan, 2023, which lists out action plans to undertake in case of various natural and human-made disasters.
Aim :
To develop a new culture of prevention, preparedness and rapid response for the management of disasters.
About Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Plan, 2023 :
The plan lists detailed action plans to deal with disasters such as earthquakes, cyclones, tsunamis, floods, urban flooding, industrial and chemical disasters, biological and public health emergencies, nuclear and radiological disasters and fire.
It also includes reducing the vulnerability of the community through proper risk assessment and necessary risk mitigation measures.
Funds will be sourced mainly from the State Disaster Mitigation Fund and the National Disaster Mitigation Fund and the Special Purpose Fund created by the Centre.
Rs 2,500 crore has been provided by the 15th Finance Commission to reduce the risk of urban flooding in the 7 most populous cities
An allocation of ₹500 crores is to be provided to Chennai at the rate of ₹100 crore per year in 5 years.
₹100 crore has been provided to Tamil Nadu to start a drought mitigation programme.
8) Answer: E
The Government of Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Quality Council of India (QCI), in collaboration with industry associations – Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) launched the Uttar Pradesh Gunvatta Sankalp (Uttar Pradesh Quality Mission) at Lucknow, UP.
The Sankalp was inaugurated by Deputy CM of UP, Shri Brajesh Pathak and launched by the Minister of Cooperation (IC) Shri J. P. S. Rathore
Key Highlights :
This is the first of its kind initiative being organised by QCI in India in partnership with a State, focuses on 4 key pillars :
Quality as a driver of the USD 1 trillion economy
Micro Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
Healthcare services
Education and vocational training
Through this initiative, QCI is increasing its depth into the grassroots to impact real change for improving the life ofevery Indian citizen.
The Sankalp reinforced the need for Uttar Pradesh to transcend from “Aatmanirbhar Pradesh” to “Daata Pradesh”.
9) Answer: B
The Principal Bench of the National Green Tribunal in New Delhi has slapped a penalty of ₹10 crore on the Kerala government for its failure to check the indiscriminate pollution of the Vembanad and Ashtamudi lakes (listed as Ramsar sites).
The Bench was led by its chairperson Adarsh Kumar Goel.
The penalty of ₹10 crore had to be utilised for conservation/restoration measures by preparing an action plan to be preferably executed within 6 months.
About Ashtamudi Lake :
It is the most visited backwater and lake in the state.
The lake is also called the gateway to the backwaters of Kerala and is well known for its houseboat and backwater resorts.
10) Answer: E
The income Tax Department launched an AIS app for taxpayers.
The AIS app will help taxpayers in viewing their Annual Information Statements (AIS).
This app will provide detailed information about each transaction to taxpayers.
Through this app, taxpayers can also give feedback on the AIS information displayed.
It will also promote voluntary compliance and enable seamless prefilling of returns.
AIS shows the reported value and modified value under each section.
The Taxpayer can now check the full details of taxes and TDS with just one click.
The Annual Information Statements can be assessed through the mobile application and the web portal.
11) Answer: D
NTPC REL has signed an MoU with INDIAN ARMY for setting up Green Hydrogen Projects in its establishments on Build, Own and Operate (BOO) model.
The intent is to reduce complex logistics, and dependence on fossil fuels and to accelerate decarbonization.
The MoU was signed by Mr. Mohit Bhargava, CEO (NTPC REL) and Lt. General Rajinder Dewan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, QMG.
Under the ambit of the MoU, a joint identification of potential sites would be undertaken for setting up of green hydrogen projects for supplying electricity, in a phased manner.
NTPC REL will also design, develop, and install renewable energy projects (solar, wind etc.) for the Indian Army.
The MoU signals an advanced approach for modernization by Indian Army and NTPC’s commitment to assist the nation in its decarbonization goals.
This agreement is a first of its kind and ushers in a new era of border security backed with energy security for the lines of defence of the country.
NTPC REL is a wholly subsidiary of NTPC Limited and currently it has a portfolio of 3.6 GW RE capacity under construction.
NTPC Group has ambitious plans of 60 GW of RE capacity by the year 2032 and currently it has 3.2 GW of installed RE capacity.
12) Answer: C
Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry launched ‘City Finance Rankings 2022’.
Under the ‘City Finance Rankings 2022’, the urban local bodies will be evaluated on the basis of their financial health.
The participating urban local bodies will be evaluated on 15 indicators across three key parameters — resource mobilisation, expenditure performance and fiscal governance.
The main of the ranking is to evaluate, recognise and reward municipal bodies based on their financial performance and current financial situation.
The cities will be ranked under four population categories based on their score.
The categories are given below:
Above 40 lakh, 10 lakh-40 lakh, 1 lakh – 10 lakh,
Below 1 Lakh.
In each category, award will be given to the top three cities.
The last date for participation in ranking is 31 May.
The ‘City Finance Rankings 2022’ portal has become live on March 2023.
The ranking will give critical insights to policymakers about the state of finances of urban local bodies.
13) Answer: E
The ‘United Nations World Water Development Report 2023: partnerships and cooperation for water’, issued ahead of the UN 2023 Water Conference, said that around 80% of people living under water stress lived in Asia; in particular, northeast China, as well as India and Pakistan.
India is expected to be the most severely affected as the global urban population facing water scarcity is projected to increase from 933 million in 2016 to 1.7-2.4 billion people in 2050.
Globally, two billion people do not have safe drinking water and 3.6 billion lack access to safely managed sanitation.
2023 United Nations Water Conference is a critical moment for collective progress – the first major UN meeting on water in nearly half a century, and a significant step towards Sustainable Development Goal 6: clean water and sanitation for all.
14) Answer: C
The Board of Governors of the New Development Bank (NDB) also known as BRICS bank unanimously elected the former president of Brazil Mrs. Dilma Vana Rousseff as the President of the NDB.
She will be President of the NDB until 2025.
She succeeded Mr Marcus Troyjo who stepped down as the president of NDB on 24th Mar, 2023.
About Mrs. Dilma Vana Rousseff :
Dilma Vana Rousseff is a Brazilian economist and politician.
She served as the 36th president of Brazil & also the first woman holding the position from 2011 to 2016.
She was elected the President of Brazil for two consecutive terms.
15) Answer: C
Fair-trade regulator Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed deal of GMR Airports Infrastructure and Aeroports de Paris SA (ADP) under the green channel route.
The proposed combination involves ADP’s proposed acquisition of and subscription to foreign currency convertible bonds issued by GMR Airports Infrastructure Ltd
It has also given its nod to the proposed intra-group merger of GMR Airports Ltd. and GMR Infra Developers Ltd.(GIDL) with and into GMR Airports Infrastructure Ltd.
ADP is an international airport operator owned by the French Government.
GMR Infra Developers is a wholly-owned subsidiary of GMR Airports Infrastructure.
16) Answer: D
The Indian Army and Indian Air Force (IAF) have conducted a 96-hour multi-domain air and land exercise, ‘Vayu Prahar’, in the eastern sector, as India & China remain in a stand-off at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Aim :
To validate joint plans to prosecute synergised multiple-domain operations.
The objective of the Multi-Domain operations is to orchestrate military activities across all domains to deliver converging effects.
Army formations, special forces along with the IAF participated in the exercise.
17) Answer: B
The ministry of defence (MoD) signed two contracts worth over Rs 3,700 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for radars and receivers, which will enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Air Force (IAF)
The 1st contract worth over Rs 2,800 crore pertains to the supply of Medium Power Radars (MPR) ‘Arudhra’ for the IAF, and the 2nd, at an overall cost of around Rs 950 crore, relates to 129 DR-118 Radar Warning Receivers (RWR).
Both projects are under the ‘Buy IndianIDMM (Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured)’ category.
Aim of the Projects :
To enhance surveillance, detection, tracking and electronic warfare capabilities of the air force.
About ‘Arudhra’ :
Arudhra is a Medium Power Radar (MPR) designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
It will be manufactured by BEL.
18) Answer: B
The International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) World Cup Shooting Championship started in Bhopal and will continue till March 27.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan formally inaugurated the event.
The competitions will start at the Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy.
The World Cup Shooting Tournament will feature about 325 shooters from 33 different nations and more than 75 technical officials.
The Government of Madhya Pradesh in collaboration with the Rifle Federation of India is organizing Championship.
This year, the eighth World Cup is being hosted in India, and it is the first international shooting competition to take place outside of New Delhi.
In 2022, the championships were held in Cairo, Egypt from 12-27 October 2022.
19) Answer: D
Intel Corporation co-founder, Gordon Earle Moore who is hailed as a pioneer for his work in the semiconductor industry and Silicon Valley has passed away at the age of 94 in Hawaii, United States (US).
About Gordon Moore :
Gordon Moore was born in 1929 in California,US.
He proposed Moore’s law, the observation that the number of transistors in an integrated circuit (IC) doubles about every two years
Moore and Robert Noyce founded Intel in July 1968.
He initially served as executive vice president until 1975, then he became president of Intel.
20) Answer: C
New Development Bank (NDB):
Established : 2015
Headquarters : Shanghai, China
President : Dilma Rousseff
NDB, also known as BRICS bank, is a multilateral financial institution set up by the 5 BRICS countries including Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa.
