21. Which state/UT launched a Foundation, to utilise contributions from corporates and public for development of sports?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
The Tamil Nadu Champions Foundation (TNCF) was officially launched, and the Chief Minister’s Trophy 2023 logo, mascot, and theme song were unveiled.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was the guest of honour. The logo comes with the slogan ‘Kalam Namathae! (The field is ours!)‘. The mascot is the humanoid Nilgiri Tahr ‘Veeran.’
22. ‘Kaziranga Elevated Road project’ is being constructed in which state/UT?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Assam
[C] Karnataka
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Assam]
Notes:
Kaziranga Elevated Road project includes the construction of approximately 34 kilometers of elevated roads at sites identified by the Wildlife Institute of India, where animal crossings occur.
Additionally, it involves widening the intervening at-grade road to a 4-lane highway, totaling approximately 50 kilometers in length, and building tunnels for approximately 3 kilometers.
23. 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.
24. Which country is the host of the 6th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC)?
[A] India
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: C [Bangladesh]
Notes:
The 6th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) is being organized to bring together states and principal maritime partners of the region to discuss the prospects of regional cooperation for Security And Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR).
It is being held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) was started in 2016.
25. The SCO Startup Forum 2023 was organised in which city?
[A] Mumbai
[B] New Delhi
[C] Mysuru
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
The third edition of the SCO startup forum was held recently. It was organized in New Delhi by the Department of Promotion for Industry and Internal Trade.
It is aimed at expanding the startup interactions amongst the SCO Member States, nurturing innovation, generating employment and encouraging young talent to build innovative solutions.
26. Which institution successfully conducted the test of semi-cryogenic engine?
[A] DRDO
[B] BHEL
[C] ISRO
[D] HAL
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Correct Answer: C [ISRO]
Notes:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently concluded the first integrated test on an intermediate configuration of the 2000 kN (Kilonewton) semi-cryogenic engine.
This test was conducted at the newly-commissioned Semi-cryogenic Integrated Engine & Stage Test facility at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC).
27. Which is the first Indian city to adopt the localization of the UN-mandated SDGs?
[A] Chennai
[B] Pune
[C] Bhopal
[D] Kochi
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Correct Answer: C [Bhopal]
Notes:
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minster Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the ‘Agenda for Action: Sustainable Urban Transformation’ in Bhopal.
This makes Bhopal the first city in India to adopt the localization of the UN-mandated Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
28. ‘White Knight Corps’ is headquartered in which state/UT?
[A] Punjab
[B] Sikkim
[C] Jammu and Kashmir
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: C [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
White Knight Corps, headquartered in Jammu and Kashmir’s Nagrota Cantonment, was raised on June 1, 1972.
General Officer Commanding (GOC) White Knight Corps Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh recently reviewed the security situation and operational preparedness along the LOC in Poonch and Rajouri Sector.
29. Dr Jayant V. Narlikar, who was seen in the news recently, is associated with which profession?
[A] Historian
[B] Astronomer
[C] Scientist
[D] Virologist
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Correct Answer: B [Astronomer]
Notes:
Dr Jayant V. Narlikar, an astronomer, recently became the first recipient of the ASI Govind Swarup Lifetime Achievement award.
The award was instituted in 2022 to celebrate the golden jubilee of the Astronomical Society of India (ASI).
30. 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.