1. Which country has developed ‘T-14 Armata battle tank’?
[A] USA
[B] Russia
[C] France
[D] Italy
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Correct Answer: B [Russia]
Notes:
T-14 Armata battle tank, developed by Russia, has been recently deployed to fire on Ukrainian positions.
The T-14 was first unveiled in 2015. It has unmanned turret and its crews can remotely control the armaments. The tanks have a maximum speed on the highway of 80 kilometres per hour.
2. 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.
3. ‘Berenice Troglodytica’, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?
[A] Egypt
[B] South Africa
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: A [Egypt]
Notes:
Berenice Troglodytica is an ancient seaport situated on the western shore of the Red Sea in Egypt.
Recently, a curious ancient statue of Buddha was found in this seaport, revealing historical links between India and Egypt. The discovery was announced by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
4. What is the name of Indian Navy’s 3rd indigenous stealth destroyer of the Project 15B class?
[A] INS Dhruv
[B] INS Imphal
[C] INS Kattabomman
[D] INS Vikram
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Correct Answer: B [INS Imphal]
Notes:
INS Imphal is the Indian Navy’s 3rd indigenous stealth destroyer of the Project 15B class. The vessel recently took the maiden sea sortie.
INS Imphal is the third ship of the Visakhapatnam-class stealth guided missile destroyer of the Indian Navy. It is being constructed at Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL).
5. Which country organises the annual ‘Free Land Camp’ for indigenous people?
[A] Brazil
[B] South Africa
[C] USA
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: A [Brazil]
Notes:
The 19th edition of the Free Land Camp is an annual weeklong encampment of indigenous people in Brasilia.
During this event, Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva granted official recognition of around 800 sq miles of indigenous lands to safeguard the Amazon rainforest from unchecked exploitation.
6. ‘Infrastructure and Project Monitoring Division’ functions under the aegis of which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
[B] Ministry of MSME
[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[D] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation]
Notes:
Infrastructure and Project Monitoring Division is a government agency responsible for monitoring central sector infrastructure projects worth Rs.150 crore and above based on the information provided on the Online Computerised Monitoring System (OCMS).
The latest report by the IPMD revealed that the road transport and highways sector has the maximum number of delayed projects, followed by the railways and the petroleum industry.
7. NITI Aayog released the ‘Best Practices in Social Sector: A Compendium, 2023’, in collaboration with which institution?
[A] UNICEF
[B] UNESCO
[C] UNDP
[D] UNEP
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Correct Answer: C [UNDP]
Notes:
NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the UNDP, recently released the “Best Practices in Social Sector: A Compendium, 2023”.
In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Indian independence, 75 case studies across 14 key social sectors are provided by this compendium.
8. Which country hosted the ‘ASEAN India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2023)’?
[A] India
[B] Singapore
[C] Thailand
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: B [Singapore]
Notes:
The Harbour Phase of the Inaugural ASEAN India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2023) is scheduled to be held at Changi Naval Base of Singapore Navy.
Indian Naval Ships Satpura and Delhi arrived at Singapore to participate in the exercise. The Sea Phase will be conducted in the South China Sea. AIME 2023 will provide an opportunity for Indian Navy and ASEAN navies to work together closely.
9. As per a Supreme Court bench ruling, it can use its powers under which Article to directly grant a divorce decree?
[A] Article 21
[B] Article 92
[C] Article 121
[D] Article 142
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Correct Answer: D [Article 142]
Notes:
Recently, a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court ruled that it can use its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to grant a divorce decree directly to consenting parties in cases where there is an irretrievable breakdown of marriage.
This would eliminate the need for the parties to be referred to a family court, where they would have to wait for 6 to 18 months for a decree of divorce by mutual consent.
10. Ministry of External Affairs along with its counterpart of which country launched a foundation to promote dialogue between youth leaders?
[A] USA
[B] France
[C] Australia
[D] New Zealand
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Correct Answer: B [France]
Notes:
France India Foundation is a private not for profit organisation in India launched as part of the France Asia Foundation with the support of the Ministry of External Affairs and the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Its objective is to promote meaningful dialogue between youth leaders.