Daily GK and Current Affairs Quiz - 13th January 2023
Daily GK and Current Affairs Quiz - 13th January 2023

Daily GK and Current Affairs Quiz – 13th January 2023

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Current Affairs Quiz – 13th January 2023

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1. India’s first 3x platform wind turbine generators (WTGs) has been installed in which of the following states by ReNew Power?

  1. Rajasthan
  2. Karnataka
  3. Gujarat
  4. Tamil Nadu
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  B. Karnataka

Explanation:  ReNew Power has installed India’s first 3x platform wind turbine generators (WTGs) in Gadag, Karnataka. The WTGs have a nameplate capacity of 3.3-3.465 MW and are 128-140m in height. To improve capacity over models installed in India, which typically have a nameplate capacity of 2-3 MW. This project will produce enough energy to power over 1 million households in India annually.

  • Chairman and CEO, ReNew Power: Sumant Sinha

2. Which of the following banks has signed an MoU with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to establish the Centre for Mathematics and Computing at the institute?

  1. ICICI Bank
  2. Axis Bank
  3. HDFC Bank
  4. Federal Bank
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  B. Axis Bank

Explanation:  Axis Bank has signed an agreement with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, to establish a Centre for Mathematics and Computing at the institute. The Axis Bank Centre for Mathematics and Computing is India’s first comprehensive Academic Research Centre on Mathematics and Computing. It will play a vital role in building the nation’s future as many contemporary and futuristic areas such as Artificial Intelligence and Data Science rely on the foundations of mathematics and computing.

  • Mathematics and Computing are at the core of critical disciplines like Computational Fluid Dynamics, Computational Biology, Quantum Computing, Precision Medicine, Digital Health, Climate Science, Materials Genomics, Cybersecurity, AI, ML, and Data Science.
  • The Axis Bank Centre for Mathematics and Computing will provide a platform for exploring and advancing research and innovationin the above areas. The state-of-the-art facility will also serve as a training ground for the next generation of leaders in these fields, offering a range of educational and professional development opportunities for students and faculty.

3. Recently, India successfully carried out a test launch of tactical ballistic missile Prithvi-II, The Prithvi-II missile has a range of around ______________.

  1. 450kms
  2. 250kms
  3. 350kms
  4. 150kms
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  C. 350kms

Explanation:  India successfully carried out a test launch of the tactical ballistic missile Prithvi-II from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha coast. The Prithvi-II missile struck its target with high accuracy. The user training launch successfully validated all operational and technical parameters of the missile.

  • Prithvi-II is an indigenously developed surface-to-surface Missile short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) and has a range of around 250 km to 350 km.
  • Prithvi-II can carry a one-tonne payload.
  • Prithvi-II has a proven system and is capable of striking targets at ranges up to 5000 kilometers with high degree precision.
  • It has a well-established system and is an integral part of India’s nuclear deterrence.
  • The Defence Ministry has announced that the missile struck its target with high accuracy and the launch successfully validated all operational and technical parameters of the missile.
  • The Prithvi-II missile has given a major boost to India’s nuclear power.

The Prithvi is a tactical surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) of India under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMPD). It is deployed by India’s Strategic Forces Command. The Government of India launched the integrated guided missile development program in 1983.

4. According to the Henley Passport Index report, 2023 released in January 2023, Indian passport ranks ________ in the world’s most powerful passport index 2023.

  1. 86th
  2. 85th
  3. 84th
  4. 83rd
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  B. 85th

Explanation:  According to the latest Henley Passport Index, Japan has retained its position as the most favourible passport in the world, allowing visa-free entry to 193 global destinations. which the country tops for the fifth consecutive year. Singapore and South Korea came in a joint second on the ranking, followed by Germany and Spain, and then a slew of other European nations. The Indian passport was ranked 85th, giving visa-free entry to 59 destinations worldwide. In 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, the country ranked at 82nd spot, 84th, 85th and 83rd respectively. Indian passport holders can travel visa-free to 59 destinations like Bhutan, Indonesia, Macao, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Kenya, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Iran and Qatar. However, some countries require visa-on-arrival.

The ranking, published by London-based immigration consultancy Henley & Partners, uses data from the International Air Transport Association to rank 199 passports’ access to 227 travel destinations.  Here’s the list of the top 10 strongest passports in the world:

  1. Japan (193 destinations)
  2. Singapore, South Korea (192 destinations)
  3. Germany, Spain (190 destinations)
  4. Finland, Italy, Luxembourg (189 destinations)
  5. Austria, Denmark, Netherlands, Sweden (188 destinations)
  6. France, Ireland, Portugal, United Kingdom (187 destinations)
  7. Belgium, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, United States, Czech Republic (186 destinations)
  8. Australia, Canada, Greece, Malta (185 destinations)
  9. Hungary, Poland (184 destinations)

10 Lithuania, Slovakia (183 destinations)

List of 10 countries that fall in the bottom 10:

  1. Sri Lanka/Sudan (42)
  2. Bangladesh/Kosovo/Libya (41)
  3. North Korea (40 destinations)
  4. Nepal, Palestinian territory (38 destinations)
  5. Somalia (35 destinations)
  6. Yemen (34 destinations)
  7. Pakistan (32 destinations)
  8. Syria (30 destinations)
  9. Iraq (29 destinations)
  10. Afghanistan (27 destinations)

5. Which of the following was the second most polluted city in India in 2022 with PM2.5 levels more than double the safe limit?

  1. Delhi
  2. Lucknow
  3. Faridabad
  4. Ghaziabad
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  C. Faridabad

Explanation: Delhi was the most polluted city in India in 2022 with PM 2.5 levels more than double the safe limit and the third highest average PM10 concentration, according to an analysis of Central Pollution Control Board data. PM2.5 pollution in the national capital has reduced by over 7 per cent in four years, from 108 micrograms per cubic metre in 2019 to 99.71 micrograms per cubic metre in 2022. Among the most polluted cities with respect to PM2.5 levels, Delhi (99.71 micrograms per cubic metre) ranked first, Haryana’s Faridabad (95.64 micrograms per cubic metre) ranked second and Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad (91.25 micrograms per cubic metre) third. National Clean Air Program (NCAP) is a long-term, time-bound, national-level strategy to tackle the air pollution problem across the country in a comprehensive manner, Launched by the central government in 2019.

6. _______ edition of the Ministerial-level meeting of the India-United States Trade Policy Forum was held on January 10-11, 2023 in Washington, DC (USA).

  1. 15th
  2. 14th
  3. 13th
  4. 12th
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  C. 13th

Explanation:  Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal visited Washington D.C. between 10-11 January 2023 to participate in the 13th Ministerial Meeting of the India-U.S. Trade Policy Forum. Before the delegation level talks, CIM also held a one to one meeting with USTR Ambassador Katherine Tai. The Ministers underlined the significance of the TPF in forging robust bilateral trade ties and enhancing the bilateral economic relationship to benefit working people in both countries.

7. Recently, Cabinet approved a ________ incentive scheme to promote Rupay debit card and low-value BHIM-UPI transactions.

  1. ₹3,000-crore
  2. ₹2,600-crore
  3. ₹2,300-crore
  4. ₹1,800-crore
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  B. ₹2,600-crore

Explanation:  The Indian government has recently approved an incentive scheme worth Rs 2,600 crore to promote Rupay debit card and low-value BHIM-UPI transactions in the current financial year. The decision was made during a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. UPI, or Unified Payments Interface, has seen a record number of transactions in December 2022. With 782.9 crore digital payment transactions worth Rs 12.82 lakh crore, it has become a popular digital payment method in India. The scheme will also promote UPI Lite and UPI123PAY as economical and user-friendly digital payments.

8. Recently, the new Integrated Food Security Scheme has been named ad as PMGKAY by the Union Cabinet. In this context, what is the full form of PMGKAY?

  1. Prime Minister Garibo Ki Ann Yojana
  2. Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana
  3. Prime Minister Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana
  4. Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Antodaya Yojana
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  B. Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY)

Explanation:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the new integrated food security scheme for providing free foodgrains to Antyodaya Ann Yojana (AAY) and Primary Household (PHH) beneficiaries, to be rolled out from 1st January 2023. The new scheme has been named Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY). The PMGKAY started on 1st January 2023, benefiting more than 80 crores of poor and poorest of poor people.

  • To maintain uniformity and for the welfare of the beneficiaries, free food grains will be provided under PMGKAY for the year 2023.
  • All the beneficiaries of the AAY and PHH will be provided with free foodgrains.
  • The integrated scheme will strengthen the provisions of the National Food Security Act or NFSA 2013 in terms of accessibility, affordability, and availability of food grains for the poor.
  • PMGKAY will include the two subsidy schemes of the Department of Food & Public Distribution.
  • The subsidies include the Food Subsidy to FCI and Food Subsidy for Decentralisation procurement state dealing with procurement, allocation, and delivery of free foodgrains to the states.
  • Notification has been issued for making the price of foodgrains zero for AAY and PHH beneficiaries, resolution of technical issues at Fair Price Shops (FPS), advisory related to margin to the Fair Price Shop Dealers, and Zero Prices in the print receipts.
  • The Central Government will spend more than ₹2 lakh crore in 2023 as food subsidies under NFSA and other welfare schemes to remove the financial burden of the poor people.

9. Who among the following is the author(s) of the book titled ‘Braving A Viral Storm: India’s Covid-19 Vaccine Story’?

  1. Sanjeev Sanyal and Suraj Sudhir
  2. Aashish Chandorkar and Suraj Sudhir
  3. Sanjeev Sanyal and ​Tamal Bandyopadhyay
  4. Tamal Bandyopadhyay and Aashish Chandorkar
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  B. Aashish Chandorkar and Suraj Sudhir

Explanation:  Health and Family Welfare Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, officially launched the book titled ‘Braving A Viral Storm: India’s Covid-19 Vaccine Story‘ in New Delhi. The co-authors of the book are Ashish Chandorkar and Suraj Sudhir. The release of the book follows the second anniversary of India’s Covid-19 vaccination campaign in January 2021. In this book, the inside story of India’s fight against Corona and the challenges of making a vaccine in difficult circumstances is told. The whole story from India’s preparation to making it in the vaccine race has been told through words in this book. India had established a Covid management model towards an exemplary vaccination with public participation.

10. Ministry of Culture is organizing a grand cultural program ‘Sur Sarita – Symphony of Ganga’ in which of the following city?

  1. Prayagraj
  2. Varanasi
  3. Haridwar
  4. Patna
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  B. Varanasi

Explanation:  On the eve of the launch of the world’s longest river cruise ‘MV Ganga Vilas Cruise’ on January 12, a grand cultural program ‘Sur Sarita-Symphony of Ganga’ was organised in Varanasi. Renowned singer Shankar Mahadevan led the grand concert being organised at the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor. The nearly one-hour show ended with Shankar Mahadevan’s rendition of ‘Kartavya Ganga’. During the concert, tourists and other dignitaries travelling on Ganga Vilas Cruise enjoyed the Sur Taranginis.

  • A grand cultural program ‘Sur Sarita – Symphony of Ganga’ was organized by the Ministry of Culture.
  • The world’s longest river cruise MV Ganga Vilas will be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 13, in Varanasi.
  • This luxury cruise over the coming 51 days will not only bring India’s cruise tourism potentialto the world but also showcase India’s natural beauty, cultural heritage and spiritual splendour.
  • Ganga Vilas Cruise will cross Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Bangladesh and Assamin a journey of 51 days.

11. Union Cabinet approved the setting up of how many new multi-state cooperative societies under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002?

  1. 2
  2. 3
  3. 4
  4. 5
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  B. 3

Explanation:  The Centre approved the setting up of three (3) national level multi-state cooperative societies under Multi State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002. These societies would focus on exports, organic farming and exports, benefiting farmers. A decision in this regard was taken in the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

  • The Cabinet approved setting up and promoting a national level multi-state cooperative export society under the Multi State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002 with support from relevant ministries especially ministry of external affairs and ministry of commerce and industry. In doing so, the Union government hopes to create a ‘Whole of Government’ approach for undertaking exports of all goods and services produced by cooperatives and related entities.
  • “In our country, cooperative societies are so important that there are roughly 8,50,000 registered cooperative societies with around 290 million members. These members are largely from rural and agricultural backgrounds. These new amendments will uplift their lives, improve their incomes and will help develop the rural sector,” said union minister for environment Bhupendra Yadav, speaking at a press briefing.

12. Who among the following has become the first female vice president of Gabon?

  1. Jacinda Ardern
  2. Angela Merkel
  3. Ossouka Raponda
  4. Elisabeth Domitien
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  C. Ossouka Raponda

Explanation:  Gabon’s President Ali Bongo appointed the country’s first female Prime Minister Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda to the role of Vice-President and named a new PM to replace her. Ossouka Raponda, 59, was appointed in July 2020 after her predecessor stepped down. She was Defence Minister before that. Ossouka Raponda was named Budget Minister in 2012 before being elected mayor of the capital Libreville in 2014, becoming the first woman to hold that position since 1956. She had to navigate a delicate political scene as Prime Minister after a coup attempt in 2019 while Bongo was on prolonged medical leave following a stroke.

  • Former Minister Alain-Claude Bilie By Nzewill replace Ossouka Raponda and form a new government, Bongo’s secretary general Jean-Yves Teale said in a video statement posted on the presidency’s Twitter account.
  • Gabon, is a country on the west coast of Central Africa. Located on the equator, it is bordered by Equatorial Guineato the northwest, Cameroon to the north, the Republic of the Congo on the east and south, and the Gulf of Guinea to the west. There are coastal plains, mountains (the Cristal Mountains and the Chaillu Massif in the centre), and a savanna in the east.

13. Recently, the Indian High Commission signed an MoU with which of the following universities to establish a Hindi Chair with an aim to familiarize students with India, its history, and its culture?

  1. Wayamba University
  2. Uva Wellassa University
  3. Sabaragamuwa University
  4. Jawarhar Lal Nehru University
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  C. Sabaragamuwa University

Explanation:  The Indian High Commission signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka to establish a Hindi Chair. The MoU was signed by High Commissioner Gopal Baglay, and Vice Chancellor of Sabaragamuwa University Professor Udaya Rathnayake. The MoU aims to establish the Hindi Chair as a part of India’s cultural connection through the Indian Council for Cultural Relations. The Hindi chair will help in familiarizing students of Sabaragamuwa University with India, its history, and its culture. It will also pave the way for popularising Hindi by deputing Indian faculties.

  • The High Commission of India and the Vice Chancellor of Sabaragamuwa University signed an MoU for establishing Hindi Chair for the cultural engagement between the two countries.
  • The MoU was signed between India and Sri Lanka after World Hindi Day.
  • The High Commission has emphasized on sustainable use of resources by adopting innovative strategies for the event.
  • The Indian Mission will also award a gold medal to the best-performing student of the Hindi Chair.
  • The Sabaragamuwa University is a public university located in Belihuloya, Balangoda, Sri Lanka.

14. Who has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the opening ceremony of the 15th edition of the Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF)?

  1. Kalyan Ray
  2. Aparna Sen
  3. Mukul Sharma
  4. Soumitra Chatterjee
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  B. Aparna Sen

Explanation:  Actress Aparna Sen was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the opening ceremony of the 15th Edition of the Jaipur International Film Festival. Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej, film script writer Kamlesh Pandey, screenplay writer-film producer Haider Hale and others were present during the opening ceremony. At the event, 282 films from 63 countries will be screened. Aparna Sen debuted in Satyajit Ray’s Teen Kanya in 1961. She has worked in well-known films like Akash Kusum (1965), Aranyer Din Ratri (1970), Baksho Badal (1970), Basanta Bilap (1973), and Pikoor Diary (1981). She has also directed acclaimed movies like 36 Chowringhee Lane (1981), Paroma (1985), Paromitar Ek Din (2000), Mr. and Mrs. Iyer (2002), and The Japanese Director (2010).

15. India and ________ are holding the joint Air Exercise, ‘Veer Guardian-2023’ to promote air defence cooperation.

  1. USA
  2. Japan
  3. New Zealand
  4. Bangladesh
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  B. Japan

Explanation:  India and Japan are holding the joint Air Exercise, ‘Veer Guardian-2023’ involving the Indian Air Force and Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) at Hyakuri Air Base, Japan from 12th of January. The Joint Exercise which will continue till 26th January aims at promoting Air Defence cooperation between the countries. The Indian contingent participating in the air exercise will include four Su-30 MKI, two C-17 and one IL-78 aircraft, while the JASDF will be participating with four F-2  and four F-15 aircraft.

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