21. IIT Madras has developed the ‘Piezoelectric MEMS Technology’, along with which institution?
[A] ISRO
[B] DRDO
[C] BARC
[D] CDAC
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Correct Answer: B [DRDO]
Notes:
The piezoelectric MEMS technology has been jointly developed by researchers at DRDO and IIT Madras.
This sensor technology has the potential to be used for underwater communications by the Indian Navy.
22. ‘Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum’ is to be set up in which state/UT?
[A] Punjab
[B] New Delhi
[C] Ahmedabad
[D] Mumbai
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum is a new museum that will be set up at North/South Block as part of the Central Vista project.
It will display India’s rich civilisational culture spanning over 5,000 years. The initiative has been undertaken to commemorate the 47th International Museum Day on May 18.
23. The 35th Indo-Thai CORPAT was organised in which region?
[A] Andaman Sea
[B] Indian Ocean
[C] South China Sea
[D] Pacific Ocean
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Correct Answer: A [Andaman Sea]
Notes:
The 35th edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) between the Indian Navy and the Royal Thai Navy was conducted recently.
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kesari and Thailand’s Saiburi Frigate, along with Maritime Patrol Aircraft from both navies participated in the CORPAT along the International Maritime Boundary Line in the Andaman Sea.
24. Which Union Ministry launched a learning management information system -SAKSHAM?
[A] Ministry of MSME
[B] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[D] Ministry of Education
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Health and Family Welfare]
Notes:
Union Health Ministry launched a learning management information system SAKSHAM-Stimulating Advanced Knowledge for Sustainable Health Management.
Healthcare workers and administrators can utilise SAKSHAM to acquire globally relevant knowledge.
25. Which country is set to host the ‘Mining Startup Summit’?
[A] India
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Afghanistan
[D] Nepal
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
The first-ever mining startup summit will be organized by the Indian Government. It will be organized to encourage the participation of startups in mineral and mining sector.
The summit will be held in collaboration with IIT Bombay to encourage entry of start-ups in the mining sector.
26. Rhythm Sangwan, who was seen in the news, plays which sports?
[A] Wrestling
[B] Cricket
[C] Shooting
[D] Hockey
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Correct Answer: C [Shooting]
Notes:
India’s Rhythm Sangwan has won the bronze medal in the women’s 10-metre air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup 2023 for rifle and pistol shooters in Baku, Azerbaijan.
It was Rhythm Sangwan’s first individual senior medal at the shooting World Cup. She has won medals in Shooting World Cups and Shooting Championship at junior as well as at senior level.
27. Which country is the host of ‘Cannes International Film Festival’?
[A] USA
[B] India
[C] France
[D] Spain
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Correct Answer: C [France]
Notes:
Cannes International Film Festival will be organized from 16th to 27th May. The Indian delegation for this event will be led by Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr. L. Murugan.
The India Pavilion’ at Cannes-2023 showcases country’s culture and heritage inspired by Saraswati Yantra and National flag’s colors and country’s creative economy to the world.
28. Which department launched the ‘Automated Return Scrutiny Module for GST returns’?
[A] CBIC
[B] NASSCOM
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] RBI
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Correct Answer: A [CBIC]
Notes:
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) recently launched the Automated Return Scrutiny Module for GST return.
The newly rolled out module will help officers scrutinize GST returns of Centre Administered Taxpayers based on identified risks and data analytics.
29. SCO adopts which country’s proposal for developing Digital Public Infrastructure?
[A] UAE
[B] India
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) members have unanimously adopted India’s proposal for developing Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).
India has the record of developing Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) like the UPI and Aadhaar to ease government services.
30. Sarabjot Singh and T.S. Divya, who were seen in the news, are associated with which sports?
[A] Shooting
[B] Cricket
[C] Badminton
[D] Table Tennis
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Correct Answer: A [Shooting]
Notes:
In the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup being held at Baku in Azerbaijan, Indian pair Divya TS and Sarabjot Singh won gold in the 10m air pistol mixed team event.
The Indian pair defeated the Serbian legends Damir Mikec and Zorana Arunovic in the final match. It was a second ISSF World Cup gold for Sarabjot who had won the individual air pistol in Bhopal in March this year.