41. What is the name of the fifth Scorpene-class submarine recently delivered to the Indian Navy?
[A] Vagir
[B] Virat
[C] Vaaman
[D] Varun
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Correct Answer: A [Vagir]
Notes:
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL) announced the delivery of the fifth Scorpene Submarine ‘Vagir’ of Project P-75 to the Indian Navy.
It is scheduled to be commissioned into service in January. The sixth Scorpene submarine Vaghsheer was launched on 20 April 2022 and is getting readied for trials. Vagir can undertake anti-surface, anti-submarine, intelligence gathering, mine laying, area surveillance missions.
42. Who was awarded the first Rohini Nayyar prize for outstanding contribution to rural development?
[A] P Sainath
[B] Jean Dreze
[C] Sethrichem Sangtam
[D] Amrtya Sen
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Correct Answer: C [Sethrichem Sangtam]
Notes:
Sethrichem Sangtam was awarded the first Rohini Nayyar prize for outstanding contribution to rural development.
Sethrichem Sangtam runs an NGO that works with farmers in eastern Nagaland. The prize has been instituted in memory of Rohini Nayyar, renowned economist who worked with the Planning Commission.
43. Which song made in India has been shortlisted for the 2023 Oscar Awards in the ‘Best Original Song’ category?
[A] Srivalli
[B] Naatu Naatu
[C] Pasoori
[D] Kesariya
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Correct Answer: B [Naatu Naatu]
Notes:
‘Naatu Naatu’ song from the blockbuster Telugu film ‘RRR’ has been shortlisted for the 2023 Oscar Awards in the ‘Best Original Song’ category.
Gujarati film ‘Chhello Show’ was also shortlisted in the ‘Best International Feature Film’ category. ‘RRR’ was nominated in two categories, ‘Best Picture – Non-English Language’ and ‘Original Song – Motion Picture’ in Golden Globe Awards 2023.
44. Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated Sports Science Centre in which city?
[A] Pune
[B] Amravati
[C] Udupi
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: C [Udupi]
Notes:
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated the Sports Science Centre in Udupi.
This Sports Science Centre will bring together sports scientists and athletes. The Government has spent 2700 crore rupees to enhance sporting infrastructure as well as 3,136 crore rupees for Khelo India Games, for a period of five years.
45. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has mandated banks in the country to renew their locker agreements by which date?
[A] January 1, 2023
[B] January 31, 2023
[C] March 31, 2023
[D] August 31, 2023
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Correct Answer: A [January 1, 2023]
Notes:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has mandated banks in the country to renew their locker agreements with existing locker customers by January 1, 2023.
All the existing locker depositors are required to furnish proof of eligibility for a renewed locker arrangement. RBI also advised the banks to install CCTV camera at entry and exit points of strong room and preserve its recording for a period of not less than 180 days.
46. Which country has announced that it will no longer publish daily Covid numbers?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Pakistan
[D] Indonesia
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
China’s National Health Commission will no longer be publishing daily data on COVID-19 case figures for the country.
The health agency has been publishing the numbers for the past three years. It is also not known how frequently China will now update Covid information. Relevant COVID information will be published by the Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention for reference and research.
47. Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran is the official portal of which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Punjab
[C] Haryana
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Haryana]
Notes:
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar mentioned that families with annual incomes up to 1,80,000 are being brought under ‘BPL family category’ and around 29 lakh cards will be made in this regard.
He also announced that the government’s official portal Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) will begin its Citizen Facilitation Center. The state government will celebrate 2023 as ‘Antyodaya Arogya Varsh, and under the ‘Chirayu Yojana’ 29 lakh families shall be given health insurance.
48. Which Union Ministry released a policy draft for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics — Extended Reality (AVGC-XR)?
[A] Information and Broadcasting Ministry
[B] Science and Technology Ministry
[C] Electronics and IT Ministry
[D] Finance Ministry
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Correct Answer: A [Information and Broadcasting Ministry]
Notes:
Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry released a policy draft for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics — Extended Reality (AVGC-XR).
It has an aim to boost India’s domestic capacities and develop opportunities in AVGC-XR sector. The policy at state and national levels talks about the framing of a new curriculum at school and college levels, under ‘Create in India’ campaign and creating more job opportunities. The taskforce on AVGC-XR was formed under the aegis of I&B Ministry secretary Apurva Chandra.
49. ‘Rythu Bandhu’ is the flagship scheme of which state/UT?
[A] Kerala
[B] Telangana
[C] West Bengal
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: B [Telangana]
Notes:
Telangana government has launched the 10th phase of Rythu Bandhu, the investment support scheme for farmers.
Under this phase, 7,676 crores will be deposited in the bank accounts of over 70 lakh farmers towards investment support for the Rabi crop season. The investment support is disbursed at a rate of 5000 rupees per acre.
50. The Indian Army has handed over first-ever 3D printed houses for soldiers at which city?
[A] Leh
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] Jaisalmer
[D] Tawang
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Correct Answer: B [Ahmedabad]
Notes:
The Indian Army has offered the first 3D printed houses for soldiers at Ahmedabad Cantt. They are constructed by the Military Engineering Services (MES) in collaboration with MiCoB Pvt Ltd.
The dwelling unit, with a ground floor plus one configuration are not only cheap but can be constructed in less time. Construction work of the dwelling unit with garage space and first floor was completed in 12 weeks.