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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • December 30, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Which space agency is redirecting its OSIRIS-REx spacecraft to study the asteroid 'Apophis' approaching Earth on April 13, 2029?
ESA
ISRO
JAXA
NASA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NASA is redirecting its OSIRIS-REx spacecraft to study the asteroid 'Apophis,' expected to approach Earth at a close distance of 32,000 km on April 13, 2029, providing scientists with a unique opportunity to gather valuable data about this celestial body.

2.
Which country has rejected BRICS membership?
Bolivia
Argentina
Japan
UAE
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Argentina, led by President Javier Milei, has formally declined BRICS membership, emphasizing its inappropriateness at this time, solidifying the country's decision to abstain from the bloc.

3.
Which country's drilling vessel, Mengxiang, is on a groundbreaking mission to explore Earth's mantle?
United States
Russia
China
Japan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China's revolutionary drilling vessel, Mengxiang, is embarking on an unprecedented journey to probe Earth's mantle. Developed in collaboration with 150 research institutes and companies, the vessel named "dream" in Chinese aims to penetrate Earth’s crust and delve into the mysteries of the mantle, marking humanity's inaugural foray into this uncharted territory.

4.
According to a document presented in Parliament by the Ministry for Road Transport and Highways, which Indian state bears the highest financial burden for national highway development?
Haryana
Uttar Pradesh
Maharashtra
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kerala bears the highest financial burden for national highway development, as per the document presented by the Ministry for Road Transport and Highways, owing to norms requiring states to cover 25% of the land acquisition cost.

5.
Where was the 'Electronic Soil' developed to accelerate plant growth in hydroponic spaces?
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Finland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 'Electronic Soil' (eSoil) designed to boost plant growth in hydroponic systems was developed in Sweden, employing a distinctive blend of cellulose and a conductive polymer known as PEDOT (Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)).

6.
Where is India's first submarine tourism project set to be unveiled?
Mumbai
Kolkata
Gujarat
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Gujarat government, in collaboration with Mazgaon Dock Limited, is introducing India's first submarine tourism project, focusing on exploring marine wonders around Bet Dwarka.

7.
In which city does the Horticulture Department of the Municipal Corporation plan to expand its tree ambulance fleet to reach 12 ambulances by 2024?
Mumbai
Kolkata
Chennai
Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Horticulture Department of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi aims to triple its tree ambulance fleet in Delhi, with each of the 12 administrative zones assigned one ambulance to enhance the city's tree care capabilities.

8.
Where was HAL's Aero Engine Research and Development Centre (AERDC) facility inaugurated?
Bengaluru
Gujarat
Mumbai
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane inaugurated HAL's Aero Engine R&D Centre in Bengaluru, signifying a commitment to 'Aatmanirbharta' in aero-engine design and development.

9.
Which state has earned the title of India's Petro Capital?
Maharashtra
Gujarat
Tamil Nadu
Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Gujarat has solidified its position as India's Petro Capital due to its significant advancements in the petrochemical sector. This includes the presence of the world's largest grassroots oil refinery and a cutting-edge petrochemical complex.

10.
Who has been appointed as the ex-officio Chancellor of Pondicherry University?
Jagdeep Dhankhar
Rajneesh Bhutani
Digvijaya Singh
Sanjay Raut
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has been appointed as the ex-officio Chancellor of Pondicherry University through a modification in Statute 1(1) of the Pondicherry University Act of 1985.