Current Affairs Quiz - May, 2023
31. ‘OFDA 4000’ is a state-of-art equipment, which has been procured by which state/UT?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
The OFDA 4000 is a cutting-edge equipment capable of testing the authenticity of Pashmina. It was procured recently by Handicrafts and Handloom Department Kashmir.
The equipment is capable of testing more than 40000 fibres in less than a minute and can determine such characteristics of the fibre.
32. 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).
33. 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).
34. Where is the ‘Great Grandfather Tree’ located?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Greece
[D] Chile
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Correct Answer: D [Chile]
Notes:
The “Great Grandfather” tree is currently in the process of being organized as the oldest tree in the world. Situated in Chile, this tree is believed to be around more than 5,000 years old.
The sample which was extracted and other dating methods suggest the tree is up to 5,484 years old. The current record-holder is a 4,853 year old bristlecone pine tree in California.
35. Which institution developed the ‘non-aqueous all-organic redox flow battery’ (NORFB)?
[A] IISc Bengaluru
[B] IIT Madras
[C] IIT Delhi
[D] IIT Kanpur
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Correct Answer: B [IIT Madras]
Notes:
The ‘Non-aqueous all-organic redox flow battery’ (NORFB) was developed recently by scientists at IIT Madras. It is a flow battery that promises to provide better performance.
The Researchers have developed a new type of electrolyte using ‘pyrylium salts’, which are a class of organic chemicals. The battery has been demonstrated with an average coulombic efficiency of 97 per cent.
36. 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.
37. Pita Limjaroenrat, who was seen in the news, is a political leader from which country?
[A] Ukraine
[B] Russia
[C] Thailand
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: C [Thailand]
Notes:
In Thailand, voters have favoured Pita Limjaroenrat’s Move Forward party. The party is set to win 151 of the 500 seats in the lower house.
Voters rejected a decade of army-backed rule, handing more seats and votes to Move Forward than any other party.
38. ‘Archopterus anjiensis’, the oldest sea scorpion, has been found in which country?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Argentina
[D] South Africa
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
Archopterus anjiensis is the oldest fossil sea scorpion in China. Its 445-million-year-old fossil was found in the Chinese Zhejiang Province.
The 445-million-year-old fossil sea scorpion lived during the uppermost Ordovician period, around 445 million years ago.
39. Which city is the National Ayush Mission Conclave?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Mumbai
[C] Mysuru
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]
Notes:
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the two-day National Ayush Mission Conclave in New Delhi.
National Ayush Mission (NAM) is the flagship program of Ministry of Ayush and with active cooperation of states and UT governments. The two days conclave will pave way for coordination among stakeholders and strengthen functioning of AHWCs.
40. India launched ‘Operation Karuna’ to assist which country?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Myanmar
[C] Nepal
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: B [Myanmar]
Notes:
India launched ‘Operation Karuna’ to assist Myanmar which has been recently hit by Cyclone Mocha. Four Indian Navy ships carrying relief material reached Yangon.
The ships are carrying emergency food items, tents, essential medicines, water pumps, portable generators, clothes, sanitary and hygiene items, etc.
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