1. The NASSCOM has partnered with which state’s AI mission, to launch an Innovation Factory?
Correct Answer: B [Telangana]
Notes:
The National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) has collaborated with Telangana Artificial Intelligence Mission (T-AIM) to launch an Innovation Factory.
It aims to recognise and promote innovative Artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for challenges in agricultural sector. The start-ups, companies and institutions winning the challenge will get Rs 1 lakh prize money along with mentorship from state entities.
The National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) has collaborated with Telangana Artificial Intelligence Mission (T-AIM) to launch an Innovation Factory.
It aims to recognise and promote innovative Artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for challenges in agricultural sector. The start-ups, companies and institutions winning the challenge will get Rs 1 lakh prize money along with mentorship from state entities.
2. Which country’s Mars Digger probe named the ‘Mole’ was declared dead recently?
Correct Answer: C [USA]
Notes:
The Mars Digger probe named the ‘Mole’ was deployed on the Mars by NASA’s InSight Lander. The probe has been recently declared dead by the Scientists, as it failed to burrow deep into the Mars.
The heat probe was developed and built by the German Aerospace Center (DLR). It has been trying since 2019, to dig deep and find the internal temperature of the Mars. The InSight lander will continue working till 2022.
The Mars Digger probe named the ‘Mole’ was deployed on the Mars by NASA’s InSight Lander. The probe has been recently declared dead by the Scientists, as it failed to burrow deep into the Mars.
The heat probe was developed and built by the German Aerospace Center (DLR). It has been trying since 2019, to dig deep and find the internal temperature of the Mars. The InSight lander will continue working till 2022.
3. Nord Stream 2 pipeline, which was making news recently, passes through which Sea?
Correct Answer: B [Baltic Sea]
Notes:
Construction of the Baltic Sea pipeline, was suspended after the United States imposed sanctions last year. Only 6 per cent of the pipe-line is yet to be completed.
The Nord Stream 2 offshore natural gas pipeline aims to connect Russia and Germany. Recently, the German authorities provided immediate permission to resume work, which will bring natural gas from Russia.
Construction of the Baltic Sea pipeline, was suspended after the United States imposed sanctions last year. Only 6 per cent of the pipe-line is yet to be completed.
The Nord Stream 2 offshore natural gas pipeline aims to connect Russia and Germany. Recently, the German authorities provided immediate permission to resume work, which will bring natural gas from Russia.
4. Which Listed Large Company won the ICSI National Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance?
Correct Answer: B [ITC]
Notes:
ITC Limited has been named the ‘Best Governed Company’ at the 20th Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) National Awards for Excellence in Corporate Governance, in the ‘Listed Segment: Large Category’.
The award was announced by a jury chaired by Former Supreme Court Judge, Justice A K Sikri. ITC’s company secretary, Rajendra Kumar Singhi was also adjudged ‘Governance Professional of the Year’.
ITC Limited has been named the ‘Best Governed Company’ at the 20th Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) National Awards for Excellence in Corporate Governance, in the ‘Listed Segment: Large Category’.
The award was announced by a jury chaired by Former Supreme Court Judge, Justice A K Sikri. ITC’s company secretary, Rajendra Kumar Singhi was also adjudged ‘Governance Professional of the Year’.
5. Ice-Stupa, Swasthya Portal and Prayas Dashboard, which were making news recently, are the initiatives of which Union Ministry?
Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Tribal Affairs]
Notes:
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has been conferred with the “SKOCH Challenger Award” for e-Governance.
The award has been provided for its IT-led initiatives including the digitalisation of Scholarship release process, Prayas-PMO Dashboard, Ice-Stupa initiative to solve water problem in Ladakh region and Swasthya portal for health and nutrition status of the tribal population.
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has been conferred with the “SKOCH Challenger Award” for e-Governance.
The award has been provided for its IT-led initiatives including the digitalisation of Scholarship release process, Prayas-PMO Dashboard, Ice-Stupa initiative to solve water problem in Ladakh region and Swasthya portal for health and nutrition status of the tribal population.