1. Which city hosted the ‘National Conference on ‘Moving Mental Health Beyond Institutions’?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Pune
[C] New Delhi
[D] Mysuru
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Correct Answer: C [New Delhi]
Notes:
The National Conference on ‘Moving Mental Health Beyond Institutions’ was inaugurated recently in New Delhi.
The main purpose of the conference is to address the difficulties faced during the execution of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, and to engage in thoughtful discussions about the future steps to resolve mental health concerns.
2. Which is the headquarters of the ‘Asia Pacific Telecommunity (APT)’?
[A] Bangkok
[B] Singapore
[C] New Delhi
[D] Colombo
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Correct Answer: A [Bangkok]
Notes:
The Asia Pacific Telecommunity was founded on the joint initiatives of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, and the International Telecommunication Union.
An important gathering of the Asia Pacific Telecommunity (APT) is set to take place in Brisbane, with the primary objective of determining the future allocation of the 6 GHz spectrum band for 5G services in India.
3. What is the process of removing securities of a listed company from a stock exchange?
[A] Delisting
[B] White-listing
[C] Black-listing
[D] Stock-listing
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Correct Answer: A [Delisting]
Notes:
Delisting means removing the securities of a listed company from a stock exchange. Once delisted, the securities of that company can no longer be traded on the stock exchange.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is currently reassessing the delisting regulations applied to listed companies, aiming to curb share manipulation in companies that choose to delist from the stock exchanges.
4. What is the total tiger population of India in 2022?
[A] 2682
[B] 3682
[C] 4682
[D] 5682
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Correct Answer: B [3682]
Notes:
India’s tiger population increased to 3,682 in 2022, up from 2,967 in 2018, according to an estimate released recently.
This is an upward revision from April this year, when a minimum of 3,167 animals were estimated by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII).
5. Which Union Ministry has set up a working group to decriminalise laws to further promote ease of doing business?
[A] Ministry of Finance
[B] Ministry of MSME
[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[D] Ministry of Corporate Affairs
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Commerce and Industry]
Notes:
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has set up a working group to decriminalise laws to further promote ease of doing business.
The group comprised representatives from industry associations, business chambers, legal professionals, and officials of seven ministries. It would also have representatives of the National Housing Bank, NABARD and CPCB.
6. ‘Ashura processions’ is associated with which religion?
[A] Hinduism
[B] Jewism
[C] Islam
[D] Sikhism
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Correct Answer: C [Islam]
Notes:
Shia Muslims around the world take out Ashura processions to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, a grandson of the Prophet, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in present day Iraq
Thousands of Shia Muslims in Srinagar held a Muharram procession for the first time in over three decades, following the government’s permission.
7. DGCA fined which airline for deficiencies in their procedures related to frequent tail strike incidents?
[A] Air India
[B] IndiGo
[C] Spicejet
[D] Akasa
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Correct Answer: B [IndiGo]
Notes:
The DGCA fined IndiGo Rs 30 lakhs and issued a show cause notice due to deficiencies in their documentation and procedures related to frequent tail strike incidents on their A321 aircraft.
Tail strikes occur when the tail of an aircraft hits the ground or any stationary object, with a majority happening during landings.
8. 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.
9. Parkachik Glacier is located in which state/UT?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Ladakh
[C] Jammu and Kashmir
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: B [Ladakh]
Notes:
Researchers from the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology have conducted a recent study, indicating the potential formation of three glacial lakes near Parkachik Glacier in Ladakh due to rapid ice melting.
The increasing glacial melt is concerning as it raises the risk of glacial lake outbursts and may also cause water scarcity, given that glaciers serve as the main water source for the region.
10. Which badminton player has clinched the Japan Open 2023 singles men’s title?
[A] Kidambi Srikanth
[B] Viktor Axelsen
[C] Lakshya Sen
[D] Chen Long
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Correct Answer: B [Viktor Axelsen]
Notes:
The Danish World No.1 Viktor Axelsen clinched victory in the Japan Open final after defeating Jonatan Christie of Indonesia.
In women’s singles, world number two An Se-Young of South Korea beat He Bing Jiao of China to clinch the title. She also replaced replacing Japan’s reigning world champion Akane Yamaguchi to bag the World No. 1 spot.