1. ‘UDAN 5.1’ scheme was launched by which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Civil Aviation
[B] Ministry of MSME
[C] Ministry of Defence
[D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Civil Aviation]
Notes:
The UDAN 5.1 was launched recently by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. It will specifically focus on helicopter routes.
It aims to further enhance the connectivity to remote areas of the country and achieve last-mile connectivity through helicopters.
2. Which super-computer was ranked at 75th position at Top 500 Global Supercomputing List?
[A] ARJUN
[B] AIRAWAT
[C] ANANYA
[D] AVIGHNA
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Correct Answer: B [AIRAWAT]
Notes:
AIRAWAT is an AI supercomputer in the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune. It is India’s largest and fastest AI supercomputing system, with a remarkable speed of 13,170 teraflops.
It was ranked at 75th position in the world by the 61st edition of Top 500 Global Supercomputing List. The supercomputer has been installed this year.
3. ‘Transport Outlook 2023’ was released by which institution?
[A] IMF
[B] ITF
[C] WEF
[D] World Bank
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Correct Answer: B [ITF]
Notes:
ITF Transport Outlook 2023 was released recently by the International Transport Forum at the OECD. It was released during the at the ITF Summit in Leipzig, Germany.
The analysis covers the movement of passengers and freight across all transport modes. It examines the impacts of different policy measures on global transport demand and carbon dioxide emissions to 2050.
4. Georgi Gospodinov, who has won the International Booker Prize, is from which country?
[A] Bulgaria
[B] Latvia
[C] Maldives
[D] Ukraine
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Correct Answer: A [Bulgaria]
Notes:
Georgi Gospodinov is the first Bulgarian author to win International Booker Prize. He authored the book titled “Time Shelter”.
He is one of the leading voices of contemporary European literature. For translating his work “Time Shelter” into English, his translator Angela Rodel and him shared the 2023 International Booker Prize.
5. Which country has banned domestic flights on short routes that can be covered by train?
[A] France
[B] USA
[C] UK
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: A [France]
Notes:
The French government recently banned domestic flights on short routes that can be covered by train in less than two-and-a-half hours.
It is expected to minimize emissions from the aviation sector. Though the provision had been included in a 2021 climate law and was already in use, the ban has been mandated only now.
