Current Affairs Quiz - May, 2023

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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).

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Ministry of Power and Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change is planning to develop Carbon Credit Trading Scheme to decarbonize the Indian economy.
Recently, the government organized the ‘Stakeholder Consultation on Accredited Carbon Verifiers under Indian Carbon Market (ICM)’ in New Delhi.

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E-retrofitment is the process of converting a conventional vehicle into an EV by replacing internal combustion engine with the electric powertrain.
It is expected play a major role in India’s transition to electric mobility. The Indian government has set an ambitious target of 30 per cent sales penetration of electric passenger cars by 2030.

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Burachapori wildlife sanctuary is a protected area situated in Assam, on the south bank of the Brahmaputra River.
The state government recently announced the plan to open the traditional path of wild animals from the Kaziranga National Park to Orang National Park through this wildlife sanctuary.

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The Training Programme on Legislative Drafting will be inaugurated by the Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
The programme was organised by the Institute of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies (ICPS), in collaboration with the Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for Democracies (PRIDE).

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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.

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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar unveiled the statue of Late Nathuram Mirdha, former Member of Parliament, freedom fighter and a popular farmers’ leader in Merta City, Nagaur, Rajasthan.
Nathuram Mirdha was a six-time Member of Lok Sabha and served as a Union Minister from 1979-80 and 1989-90.

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The fourth Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) for Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSU) was released recently by the Union Defence Ministry.
The list covered 928 strategically-important Line Replacement Units (LRUs), sub-systems, spares and components.

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Indian boxers Mohammad Hussamuddin (57kg), Deepak Bhoria (51 kg) and Nishant Dev (71 kg) signed off with bronze medals at the World Championships in Tashkent.
Hussamuddin was forced to withdraw from his semi-final bout after suffering a knee injury.

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Amy Pope of the United States was recently elected as the direct general of the International Organization for Migration.
She is the first woman to take up this position in the organisation in its more than 70-year-old history. USA is the largest bilateral donor of the International Organization for Migration.