Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Which metro system has recently been awarded the Global Silver Award in the Carbon Reduction Category under the "Green World Awards 2023"?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Green Organisation of the United Kingdom presented the Green World Award 2023 to Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL). The award has been presented in a ceremony held in Miami. The CMRL won Global Silver in the carbon reduction category of the Green World Awards 2023.
Category : Miscellaneous
2.
What was the profession of the late Ranajit Guha?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The noted historian Ranajit Guha passed away at 100 years old.
Category : Obituary
3.
Which state's Forest Department created three new wildlife conservation reserves, taking the total number to 26?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Rajasthan Forest Department created three new wildlife conservation reserves, bringing the total number to 26.
Category : State
4.
How many women officers were recently inducted into the Artillery Regiment of the Indian Army?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Army recently inducted five women officers into its Artillery Regiment.
Category : Miscellaneous
5.
In which city will India host the 23rd edition of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit on July 3-4, 2023?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India will host the 23rd edition of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit on July 3-4, 2023, in New Delhi.
Category : Miscellaneous
6.
Which state's CM announced the withdrawal of a controversial amendment to the Factories Act?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said that the State's recent controversial Bill, amending the Factories Act, 1948, to enable extended working hours in select factories, has been withdrawn.
Category : State
7.
According to the RBI, which state has topped market borrowing for the third year in a row?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to RBI, Tamil Nadu has topped market borrowing for the third year in a row.
Category : State
8.
With which country is India setting up the "NET Zero Innovation Virtual Centre"?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and UK are setting up the "NET Zero Innovation Virtual Centre". The Net Zero Innovation Virtual Centre will facilitate collaboration between stakeholders from both nations to work on focus areas such as the decarbonization of manufacturing processes and transportation systems and green hydrogen as a renewable energy source.
Category : International
9.
Which country did Ding Liren recently become the first world chess champion of?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ding Liren recently became the first world chess champion of China.
Category : International
10.
Which state was honoured with the 'HUDCO Award' for 'Swachh Virasat Abhiyan'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh was honoured with the 'HUDCO Award' for 'Swachh Virasat Abhiyan'.
Category : State
11.
In which city did the Telangana government host the first edition of the Food Conclave-2023 on April 28 and 29, 2023?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Telangana government hosted the first edition of the Food Conclave-2023 on April 28 and 29, 2023, in Hyderabad.
Category : National
12.
Which bank did Debdutt Chand become the new Managing Director of?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Debdutt Chand became the new Managing Director of Bank of Baroda.
Category : Banking
13.
Which country elected Santiago Peña as its new President?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Santiago Peña has recently been elected as the new President of Paraguay.
Category : International
14.
"Ganga Pushkaralu Kumbh" is being organized in which city after a gap of 12 years?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
"Ganga Pushkaralu Kumbh" is being organized in Varanasi after a gap of 12 years.
Category : National
15.
Which country's president won a nationwide referendum to rewrite their constitution?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The President of Uzbekistan won a nationwide referendum to rewrite their constitution.
Category : International
16.
From which year will India be joining international climate action in civil aviation?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India will join international climate action in civil aviation starting in 2027.
Category : Miscellaneous
17.
Which state did the renowned scientist Dr N. Gopalakrishnan, who recently passed away, belong to?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Renowned scientist Dr N. Gopalakrishnan, who recently passed away, belonged to Kerala.
Category : State
18.
After 110 years, in which state was a tiger spotted at Kalesar National Park?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A tiger was spotted at Kalesar National Park in Haryana after a gap of 110 years.
Category : State
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