Current Affairs Quiz - April, 2023
21. CSIR scientists has recently found rare-earth elements (REEs) in which state/UT?
[A] Chhattisgarh
[B] Assam
[C] Sikkim
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
Scientists at the National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI), a Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) facility, reported the presence of rare-earth elements (REEs) in Anantapur district in Andhra Pradesh.
These elements are key components in many electronic devices and whose industrial applications span sectors like imaging, aerospace, and defence.
22. Which state/UT has announced to set up the ‘Education Service Selection Commission’?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: C [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The UP-Education Service Selection Commission will be set up by the Uttar Pradesh Government for the teacher recruitment in the state.
It will be responsible for conducting the UP Teachers Eligibility Test (UPTET) exam. Teachers in basic, secondary, higher and technical colleges in the state will be selected through the autonomous commission.
23. India held a ‘Business Summit’ recently, to commemorate 25 years of friendship with which country?
[A] Russia
[B] France
[C] Germany
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: B [France]
Notes:
The India-France Business Summit was organised to commemorate 25 years of India-France Friendship.
It will focus on themes like building a green future, emerging technologies, defence cooperation and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific regions. The Embassy of India, Paris, France, in association with India’s CII, France’s MEDEF and the Indo French Chamber of Commerce and Industry(IFCCI), organised the Summit and CEOs Roundtable.
24. Which country has recently passed ‘Anti-Terrorism Bill’ to replace the Prevention of Terrorism Act?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] USA
[C] Australia
[D] Afghanistan
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Correct Answer: A [Sri Lanka]
Notes:
Sri Lanka’s Anti-Terrorism Bill was introduced recently to replace the draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act.
There has been immense international pressure, including from the UN Human Rights Council, on Sri Lanka to repeal the 1978 law. It provides the police with broad powers to search, arrest, and detain suspects. The proposed legislation is facing criticism due to its broad definition of terrorist act.
25. The Government of Maharashtra announced to celebrate which Indian personality’s birthday as “Swatantraveer Gaurav Din”?
[A] Mahatma Gandhi
[B] Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
[C] Jyotirao Phule
[D] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
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Correct Answer: B [Vinayak Damodar Savarkar]
Notes:
The Government of Maharashtra has decided to celebrate the birth anniversary of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar – May 28th as ‘Swatantraveer Gaurav Din’.
Vinayak Savarkar was born in Maharashtra’s Nashik district, on 28th May 1883. Year 2023 would mark his 140th birth anniversary. Various programs will be organised by the state to promote and propagate the thoughts and works of Veer Savarkar on Swatantraveer Gaurav Divas.
26. Who was the ninth Guru of the Sikh religion?
[A] Guru Tegh Bahadur
[B] Guru Nanak
[C] Guru Har Gobind
[D] Guru Ram Das
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Correct Answer: A [Guru Tegh Bahadur]
Notes:
Guru Tegh Bahadur is the ninth out of the ten Gurus who founded the Sikh religion. Parkash Purab of Guru Tegh Bahadur is celebrated every year on April 11. He was the leader of Sikhs from 1665 until his death in 1675.
He was the youngest son of the 6th Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind.
27. ‘Nicobari Hut’ is prevalently found in which state/UT?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Andaman and Nicobar Islands
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: C [Andaman and Nicobar Islands]
Notes:
Nicobari hut, locally known as ‘chanvi-pati-nyi hupul’ is famed for its unique eco-friendly design and earth-quake resistant construction. It is set to receive geographical indication (GI) tag.
Earlier the GI tag for traditional ‘ hodi’, an outrigger canoe was given to the region. It has an inverted helmet-shaped hut with wood and palm fronds, which maintains a pleasant temperature despite the hot and humid tropical climate of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The huts are also earthquake resistant.
28. Which country conduced the ‘International Aviation Safety Assessment’?
[A] India
[B] USA
[C] Australia
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: B [USA]
Notes:
International Aviation Safety Assessment was conducted recently by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the US.
It found that India meets every international safety standard. As per the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), India’s International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) category will continue to be published as Category 1.
29. Which armed force launched the Regional Pollution Response Exercise ‘RPREX-2023’?
[A] Indian Army
[B] Indian Navy
[C] Indian Coast Guard
[D] Indian Air Force
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Correct Answer: C [Indian Coast Guard]
Notes:
The Regional Pollution Response Exercise, RPREX-2023, was launched recently by the Indian Coast Guard.
It will assess the preparedness of the oil exploration companies to handle oil spills and marine pollutions.
30. Which state/UT is set to launch the ‘Mukhyamantri Vidhwa Evam Ekal Nari Awas Yojna’?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Assam
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Himachal Pradesh]
Notes:
Mukhyamantri Vidhwa Evam Ekal Nari Awas Yojna is set to be launched by the Himachal Pradesh Government.
Under this scheme, financial assistance will be provided for widows and single women to construct houses.
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