21. Which city is the host of the 14th Aero India event 2023?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Gandhinagar
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Ranchi
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Correct Answer: C [Bengaluru]
Notes:
The 14th edition of the Aero India 2023 is being held by the Indian Department of Defense Production at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru.
The event is expected to showcase India’s growth in aerospace and defence capabilities. The event also provides an opportunity for defence personnel to interact with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) representatives.
22. QR Code-based Coin Vending Machine, which was announced recently, dispenses coins using which technology?
[A] Aadhar enabled payment system
[B] Unified Payment Interface
[C] Central Bank Digital Currency
[D] Bharat Bill Payment System
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Correct Answer: B [Unified Payment Interface]
Notes:
QR code-based coin vending machine or QCVM has been announced as a part of the recently concluded RBI Monetary policy.
QCVM is intended to dispense coins similar to how ATMs dispense currency notes. Coins can be withdrawn using the UPI QR code in designated vending machines. RBI plans to launch the product in 19 locations across 12 cities.
23. Which state allocated Rs 13,000 crore to implement the project of transferring water collected in Chambal River to other districts?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Punjab
[D] Haryana
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Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan]
Notes:
The government of Rajasthan has allocated Rs 13,000 crore to implement ‘Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project’ during the recent state budget.
The objective of the Project is to harvest the surplus water collected during the rainy season in the Southern Rajasthan Rivers like Chambal and its tributaries like Kunnu, Parvati, and Kalisindh and transfer it to south- eastern districts.
24. Which state/UT is the host of ‘India’s First Frozen Lake Marathon’?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Ladakh
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: C [Ladakh]
Notes:
India’s first “frozen-lake marathon” is going to be organised at Pangong Tso lake in the union territory of Ladakh.
This event will be held at an altitude of 13,862 feet and cover a distance of 21 kilometers. The marathon will start at Lukung and end at Maan village. The Indian Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) will oversee the event. This marathon is called the ‘Last Run’ to highlight the issue of climate change.
25. ‘Christ the Redeemer’ statue is a landmark monument located in which country?
[A] Australia
[B] Brazil
[C] Argentina
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: B [Brazil]
Notes:
The Christ the Redeemer statue is a landmark statue located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Made of soapstone and reinforced concrete, this statue is an important symbol of Christianity and a renowned tourist destination.
The statue is recognized as one of the most iconic and celebrated works of art and engineering in history. A Photographer recently captured the exact moment when lightning struck Christ the Redeemer statue.
26. Emden Port, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?
[A] Germany
[B] USA
[C] Australia
[D] Italy
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Correct Answer: A [Germany]
Notes:
The Emden Port is the western-most sea port in Germany’s coast. It is situated at the mouth of the Ems River into the North Sea.
The Pakistan government is providing military supplies to Ukraine via the Emden Port. It has recently dispatched rocket supplies from the Karachi port for Ukraine via the German port. More than 10,000 rockets have been shipped via this route to be used in Grad multi-barrel rocket launchers. Ukraine is helping Pakistan to upgrade its Mi-17 helicopters.
27. What is the theme of the ‘World Radio Day 2023’?
[A] Sustainability in Radio
[B] Radio and Peace
[C] Free Press
[D] Independent Journalism
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Correct Answer: B [Radio and Peace]
Notes:
World Radio Day is observed on February 13 to raise global awareness about the importance of radio as a medium of mass communication.
UNESCO declared this day to commemorate the establishment of the United Nations Radio in 1946. The theme for the year 2023 is ‘Radio and Peace’. It highlights the radio’s role as an independent medium of peacemaking. The subthemes for this day are ‘Support for Independent Radio’ and ‘Radio in Conflict Prevention and Peace-building’.
28. How many satellites were placed in the orbit aboard the SSLV D2 launch vehicle of ISRO?
[A] One
[B] Three
[C] Five
[D] Seven
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Correct Answer: B [Three]
Notes:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its second developmental flight of a Small Satellite Launch Vehicle — SSLV-D2.
It placed three satellites into a 450 km-circular orbit, which are ISRO’s Earth Observation Satellite – EOS 07, U.S.-based firm Antaris’ Janus-1 and Chennai-based space start-up SpaceKidz’s AzaadiSAT-2.
29. Aksai Chin remains a disputed area between China and which country?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] India
[C] Nepal
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
China announced that i will begin work on its ambitious new railway line connecting Xinjiang and Tibet.
The railway line is also running close to the LAC and through the disputed region of Aksai Chin, according to the new railway plan. Aksai Chin remains a disputed area between India and China for a long time. The proposed railway line is considered as a threat to India’s sovereignty, despite claims from Beijing that the new construction is civilian in nature.
30. Which tech major is set to shift to the ‘microLED display technology’?
[A] Samsung
[B] Apple
[C] Google
[D] Microsoft
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Correct Answer: B [Apple]
Notes:
MicroLEDs are self-illuminating diodes that have brighter and better colour reproduction than Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) display technology.
Apple is currently working on this display technology and plans to implement on future watch models starting in 2024 and expand to phones and desktops. This is considered as the next big transition in display technology.