Current Affairs Quiz - May, 2023
1. Which space agency is associated with the ‘Future Circular Collider project’?
[A] ISRO
[B] NASA
[C] CERN
[D] JAXA
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Correct Answer: C [CERN]
Notes:
The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) is currently working on the first phase of its Future Circular Collider (FCC) project.
The Future Circular Collider is expected to be a potential successor of the Large Hadron Collider – the world’s largest and most powerful accelerator that was started in 2008.
2. Where was the Advantage Healthcare India (AHCI) 2023 conference held?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Kochi
[C] Hyderabad
[D] New Delhi
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Correct Answer: D [New Delhi]
Notes:
Advantage Healthcare India (AHCI) is a leading event in South East Asia focused on the medical value travel industry. It is a 2-day event held at Pragathi Maidan, New Delhi at the side lines of G20 meetings.
The aim of the event was to create a a platform for all important stakeholder groups across the health care industry, ensuring rich takeaways and immense learning and networking opportunities for all participants.
3. Spheroidal carbonaceous particle is a component of?
[A] Fly Ash
[B] Saw Dust
[C] Dry Ice
[D] Common Salt
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Correct Answer: A [Fly Ash]
Notes:
Spheroidal carbonaceous particle (SCP) is a component of fly ash and is a by-product of industrial high-temperature combustion of coal and fuel-oil.
Recently, researchers from British Antarctic Survey and the University College London, for the first time identified SCP in an Antarctic ice core. The sample dated back to 1936, indicating physical markers of fossil fuel combustion have been trapped in ice layers for decades.
4. Which institution released the ‘Promoting Millets in Diets’ Report?
[A] NABARD
[B] FCI
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] FSSAI
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Correct Answer: C [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
The report titled “Promoting Millets in Diets: Best Practices across States/UTs of India” was released recently by NITI Aayog.
It provides a set of good and innovative practices that have been adopted by state governments and organizations across the various aspects of the millet value-chain.
5. Which company has been recently upgraded to the status of Navratna CPSE (in May 2023)?
[A] Airports Authority of India
[B] Rail Vikas Nigam Limited
[C] Hindustan Copper Limited
[D] Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Limited
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Correct Answer: B [Rail Vikas Nigam Limited]
Notes:
Navratna Companies are public sector companies that are given financial autonomy to invest up to Rs.1,000 crore without the Indian government’s approval.
The Union Finance Ministry recently upgraded the status of the Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) from Category-I Miniratna to Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE).
6. Which country has recorded an increase in cases of ‘Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteria’?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] USA
[D] North Korea
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Correct Answer: C [USA]
Notes:
Klebsiella pneumoniae is a gram-negative, lactose-fermenting bacterium capable of causing destruction to the human and animal lungs.
There has been an increase in the number of cases of individuals infected with the Klebsiella pneumoniae in Seattle, US.
7. When is the ‘World Day for Safety and Health at Work’ observed?
[A] April 23
[B] April 26
[C] April 28
[D] April 30
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Correct Answer: C [April 28]
Notes:
World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed on April 28. The theme for this year is “A safe and healthy working environment as a fundamental principle and right at work”.
In June 2022, the International Labour Conference (ILC) decided to include ‘a safe and healthy working environment’ in the ILO’s framework of fundamental principles and rights at work.
8. Which armed force is set to operationalize the Command Cyber Operations and Support Wings (CCOSW)?
[A] Indian Navy
[B] Indian Army
[C] Indian Coast Guard
[D] Indian Air Force
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Correct Answer: B [Indian Army]
Notes:
The Indian Army is set to operationalize the Command Cyber Operations and Support Wings (CCOSW) as part of its steps to modernize its online network.
The decision to set up the CCOSW was made during the Army Commanders Conference, the biannual event that took place in hybrid format.
9. Which is the regulatory authority for civil aviation security in India?
[A] BCAS
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] DRDO
[D] ISRO
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Correct Answer: A [BCAS]
Notes:
The Bureau of Civil Aviation recently commemorated its 37th raising day. It is the regulatory authority for civil aviation security in India.
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security was initially set up as a Cell in the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in January 1978 on the recommendation of the Pande Committee constituted after the hijacking of the Indian Airlines flight in 1976.
10. Anji Bridge, which was seen in the news, is being built in which state/UT?
[A] Jammu and Kashmir
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Punjab
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: A [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
Anji Bridge is India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge. It is expected to be ready by May 2023.
The bridge is a part of a 326-km rail line connecting Udhampur to Baramulla via Srinagar, which is an important connector between Kashmir and rest of India via railways.
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