1. Which leader initiated the motion of no-confidence against the Union Government, which was accepted by the Lok Sabha Speaker?
[A] Pradyut Bordoloi
[B] Gaurav Gogoi
[C] Abdul Khaleque
[D] Jyotsna Mahant
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Correct Answer: B [Gaurav Gogoi]
Notes:
A no-confidence motion is a step typically taken by an Opposition party to compel the current government to demonstrate its majority in the House.
Recently, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla accepted a motion of no-confidence against the government, which was initiated by Congress Deputy Leader in Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, after fulfilling the requisite headcount of 50 MPs as mandated by the rules.
2. Which country has launched the ‘Young Professional Scheme’ for visas to Indians aged between 18 and 30?
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] Australia
[D] Canada
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Correct Answer: B [UK]
Notes:
The British government has opened its second ballot under the UK-India Young Professional Scheme. This is a scheme for Indians aged between 18 and 30 years with graduate-level qualifications for visas to the United Kingdom.
It offers eligible young Indians the opportunity to live, work or study in UK for up to two years. This joint scheme between UK and India was formally launched this year in February. This scheme will enable candidates to enter the UK at any time while their visa is valid and leave or return anytime during their stay.
3. Which country is the host of Asian Games 2023?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur confirmed that India men’s and women’s football teams will participate in the upcoming Asian Games 2023 in China.
India football teams did not get the nod to participate in the Asian Games 2018 edition. Sports Ministry of India relaxed a rule which stated that only top 8 teams in Asia will get the nod to participate.
4. Which country’s population decreased by around 800,000 individuals in 2022 when compared to previous year?
[A] China
[B] Japan
[C] Indonesia
[D] India
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Correct Answer: B [Japan]
Notes:
In a historic decline, Japan’s population decreased in all 47 prefectures for the first time, while the number of foreign residents reached a record high of nearly three million people.
The population of Japanese nationals decreased by around 800,000 individuals, or 0.65%, to 122.4 million in 2022 compared to the previous year, marking the 14th consecutive year of decline.
5. Which African country has recently witnessed a Coup (in 2023)?
[A] South Africa
[B] Kenya
[C] Niger
[D] Congo
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Correct Answer: C [Niger]
Notes:
A Coup by group of soldiers is currently underway in Niger. Soldiers appeared on state TV to announce they had removed the President from power, seized control of the government and suspended the constitution.
Recently, the commander of the guard, Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani has declared himself the leader of Niger in a televised address.
6. India is collaborating with which country to frame a ‘Consensus Document’ for G-20?
[A] China
[B] Japan
[C] South Africa
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: B [Japan]
Notes:
As the G20 chair, India is working with Japan and other G7 countries on the one side, and Russia-China on the other side to formulate the G20 leaders’ declaration in Delhi.
Japan holds the current chairmanship of the G7 grouping, which has been the most vocal over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
7. Which Union Ministry is associated with the ‘Resource Efficiency Circular Economy Industry Coalition (RECEIC)’?
[A] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
[B] Ministry of MSME
[C] Ministry of Finance
[D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change]
Notes:
Resource Efficiency Circular Economy Industry Coalition (RECEIC) was launched on the sidelines of the 4th G-20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) and Environment and Climate Ministers meeting in Chennai.
Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav said that this mission of this coalition is to promote greater company-to-company collaboration, build advanced capabilities across sectors, bring learnings from diverse and global experiences of the coalition members among others.
8. Which Union Ministry launched the ‘ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) initiative’?
[A] Ministry of Education
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of Corporate Affairs
[D] Ministry of MSME
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Education]
Notes:
Union Ministry of Education inaugurated the logo, slogan – “Jan Jan Sakshar,” and the mobile application for ULLAS: Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram.
The ULLAS initiative aims to transform education and literacy nationwide by creating a learning ecosystem that provides basic education, digital and financial literacy, and critical life skills to individuals aged 15 and above who missed the chance to attend school.
9. Which Indian city is the host of the ‘SemiconIndia 2023 conference’?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Pune
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Gandhi Nagar
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Correct Answer: D [Gandhi Nagar]
Notes:
The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) added two semiconductor design startups, Aheesa Digital Innovations, and Calligo Technologies, to the SemiconIndia futureDESIGN DLI scheme.
This was announced during the 2nd edition of the SemiconIndia 2023 conference in Gandhinagar. These startups/MSMEs will receive support under the scheme.
10. Which country has won the Spanish Federation hockey tournament?
[A] Spain
[B] India
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
The Indian women’s hockey team defeated the hosts Spain 3-0 and win the 100th Anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation – International Tournament.
Vandana Katariya (22nd minute), Monika (48th) and Udita (58th) were the goal scorers as India remained unbeaten in the tournament.