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King Charles III to be crowned in traditional ceremony

  • King Charles III will be crowned at Westminster Abbey in a quintessentially British display of pomp and pageantry
  • The coronation will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury on Saturday
  • The coronation will kickstart three days of celebrations across London and the wider UK, culminating in a public holiday on 8th of May
  • The service is largely ceremonial and follows the 74-year-old king’s official accession to the throne on 8th of September last year, the day of Queen Elizabeth II’s death
  • The cost of the coronation is estimated to be between 50 million and 100 million pounds, and many are questioning the validity of the event as the country faces its worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation.

Question: Who will conduct the coronation of King Charles III?
a) The Queen
b) The Archbishop of Canterbury
c) The Prime Minister
d) None of the above
Answer: b) The Archbishop of Canterbury

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend Bastille Day Parade as Guest of Honour in France

  • Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit France on 14th of July as the Guest of Honour for the Bastille Day Parade in Paris.
  • The visit is to mark the 25th anniversary of the India-France Strategic Partnership, and an Indian armed forces contingent will participate in the Parade alongside their French counterparts.
  • The visit is expected to set new goals for strategic, cultural, scientific, academic, and economic cooperation between India and France.
  • The two countries share a vision for peace and security, especially in Europe and the Indo-Pacific, and uphold the principles of the Charter of the United Nations.
  • The visit will also focus on addressing key challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and achieving Sustainable Development Goals.
  • It will be an opportunity for India and France to reaffirm their commitment to multilateralism, including in the context of India’s G20 Presidency.

Bastille Day Parade is a military parade that takes place every year on July 14th in Paris, France. The parade is held to celebrate the French National Day, which commemorates the Storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, a turning point in the French Revolution. The parade features French military personnel, equipment, and aircraft, as well as invited international military units. The parade is one of the oldest and largest military parades in Europe and attracts thousands of spectators from all over the world.

What is Bastille Day parade ?

Question: When does Bastille Day Parade take place?
a) July 14th
b) June 14th
c) August 14th
d) July 5th
Answer: a) July 14th

Question: Why is Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting France in July 2023?
A) To attend the Bastille Day Parade
B) To meet French President Emmanuel Macron
C) To mark the 25th anniversary of India-France Strategic Partnership
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

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UAE govt launches ‘Machines Can See 2023’ Summit.

  • The UAE Government launched the ‘Machines Can See 2023’ summit. It is one of the leading international conferences in Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the region, taking place at the Museum of the Future in Dubai in partnership between the Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office and the ‘Machines Can See’ company.
  • The conference aims to bring together experts from around the world to discuss the future of AI and its potential to contribute to the UAE’s vision of creating the next Silicon Valley.
  • The event was organized in collaboration with the Dubai Department of Economic and Tourism and the Dubai Future Foundation. The summit included presentations and panel discussions from various experts in the field of AI.
  • The UAE is the only country with a state-level AI programme, a testimony to its commitment to supporting the advancement of AI technology.

Qns : What is the ‘Machines Can See 2023’ summit?

(A) An international conference on AI in the UAE
(B) A summit for discussing advancements in robotics
(C) A workshop for digital marketing strategies
(D) A part of the G20 meeting

Answer : (A) An international conference on AI in the UAE

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Ministry of Tourism is participating in the Arabian Travel Mart (ATM) 2023 being held in Dubai.

  • The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India is participating in the Arabian Travel Mart (ATM) 2023 being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from 1 to 4 May.
  • Representatives from over 65 State Tourism Departments/Union Territories of India, tour operators, travel agents, hotel chains and airlines are participating in Arabian Travel Mart 2023 Dubai.
  • The Indian Pavilion will showcase India’s rich cultural and natural heritage including UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Wildlife Sanctuaries and Spiritual Heritage Sites.
  • This will increase the number of people coming to India for tourism from the Middle East region. It will also provide an opportunity to the stakeholders of the Indian tourism industry to connect with the global travel trade.
  • Launched the Visit India 2023 campaign to provide a comprehensive overview of India’s diverse tourism offerings and the country’s commitment to sustainable tourism practices.
  • Arabian Travel Mart is one of the leading global events in the travel and tourism industry, attracting visitors and exhibitors from around the world’
  • The Ministry of Tourism is celebrating this year as ‘Visit India Year 2023’ to encourage inland travel in the backdrop of India’s G20 Presidency as well as the grand event of India@75 Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

Qns : Where is the Arabian Travel Mart 2023 being held?

(A) Mumbai, India
(B) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
(C) Dubai, UAE
(D) None of these

Ans : (C) Dubai, UAE

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Santiago Peña of Paraguay’s ruling conservative Colorado party won the presidential election.

  • Santiago Peña, an economist and member of Paraguay’s ruling conservative Colorado Party, has won the country’s presidential election.
  • Peña received over 42% of the vote, while his main challenger, Efraín Alegre of the centre-left Concertación Nacional coalition, received nearly 28%.
  • The election was decided in a single round of voting.
  • The Colorado Party has been the dominant political force in Paraguay for over 70 years.
  • Addressing his supporters, 44-year-old Peña called for nationwide unity and consensus.
  • Paraguay’s economy is expected to grow by over 4% this year, but the country still faces significant challenges related to poverty and corruption.

Qns : Who won the presidential election in Paraguay in 2023?

(A) Efraín Alegre
(B) Santiago Peña
(C) Justin Trudeau.
(D) Richard Wagner

Answer : (B) Santiago Peña

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The International Apparel and Clothing Fair began in Dubai, with 90 Indian participants.

  • The International Apparel and Textile Fair (IATF) returns to Dubai in 2023 for its 15th edition.
  • The fair is recognized as the premier platform for sourcing apparel, fashion fabrics, prints, clothing accessories, home textiles, footwear and more in the UAE.
  • This year’s event will showcase the 2023-2024 Spring Summer collections and Autumn Winter highlights. With over 200 exhibitors from 22 countries, IATF aims to expand with each exhibitor becoming a major influence in the UAE fashion scene.
  • Jointly organized by the Apparel Export Promotion Council of Textiles Ministry, Government of India and Federation of Indian Export Organisations, the India Pavilion has 67 stalls, showcasing a variety of Indian textiles for export. About twenty three companies have also come to showcase their garments.

Where is the International Apparel and Textile Fair (IATF) being organized for its 15th edition?

(A) England
(B) Bangladesh
(C) Sri Lanka
(D) Dubai

Ans : (D) Dubai

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Dubai-based airline Emirates unveiled the world’s first robotic check-in assistant.

  • Dubai-based airline Emirates has launched the world’s first robotic check-in assistant named Sara.
  • The robot is equipped with facial recognition technology and can match customers’ faces with scanned passports, check passengers in, and guide them to the luggage drop area.
  • City Check-in and Travel Store in Dubai’s Financial District allows customers to drop off their luggage up to 24 hours before their flight and up to 4 hours before their flight and offers a variety of check-in options, including self-check-in -Includes kiosks, dedicated desks with Emirates agents and Sara’s assistance.
  • The robot is equipped with facial recognition technology and can print boarding passes to make the check-in process more efficient. Sara is also portable and can move around to help those in need. Sources reveal that future iterations of the Sarah will also have weapons that can carry goods.
  • In addition to the new check-in facility, Emirates passengers with a valid boarding pass will also have access to select lifestyle amenities at ICD Brookfield Place, as well as exclusive discounts and special offers at a range of restaurants, gyms and luxury stores.

Qns : What is the name of the world’s first robotic check-in assistant launched by Emirates?
(A) Sam
(B) Sara
(C) Sophia
(D) Suri
Answer : (B) Sara

Qns : Which country unveiled the world’s first robotic check-in assistant?
(A) England
(B) India
(C) United Arab Emirates
(D) Turkey
Answer : (C) United Arab Emirates

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7th edition of the joint military exercise “Ajeya Warrior-23” is being conducted between India and United Kingdom.

  • The 7th edition of joint military exercise “AJEYA WARRIOR-23” between India and United Kingdom (England) is being conducted from 27 April to 11 May 2023 at Salisbury Plains, United Kingdom.
  • ‘Exercise AJEYA WARRIOR’ is a biennial training program of India with the United Kingdom, which is conducted alternately in the United Kingdom and India. The previous edition of this exercise was conducted in October 2021 at Chaubatia in Uttarakhand.
  • Troops from the 2nd Royal Gorkha Rifles from the United Kingdom and troops from the Bihar Regiment of the Indian Army are participating in the exercise. The Indian Army contingent arrived at Breeze Norton on 26 April 2023 with indigenous weapons and equipment from the C-17 aircraft of the Indian Air Force.
  • The scope of the exercise includes Command Post Exercise (CPX) at Battalion level and Field Training Exercise (FTX) at Company level. During this exercise, the participants will participate in various missions testing their operational skills in various simulated situations. In addition, they will showcase their tactical exercises and learn from each other’s operational experience.
  • The aim of the exercise is to build positive military-to-military relations, adopt each other’s best practices and enhance the ability to work together while undertaking company-level sub-conventional operations in urban and semi-urban environments under UN mandate. To promote Apart from this, it is also to develop interoperability, camaraderie, and friendly relations between the two armies.

Qns : Joint military exercise “Ajeya Warrior-23” took place between which countries?
संयुक्त सैन्य अभ्यास “अजेय वारियर-23” किन देशों के बीच हुआ?


(A) India and United Kingdom / भारत और यूनाइटेड किंगडम
(B) Bangladesh and Nepal / बांग्लादेश और नेपाल
(C) India and Australia / भारत और ऑस्ट्रेलिया
(D) United Kingdom and Bangladesh / यूनाइटेड किंगडम और बांग्लादेश

Ans : (A) India and United Kingdom / भारत और यूनाइटेड किंगडम

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Bangladesh Army Chief on a three-day visit to India.

  • Bangladesh Army Chief of Army Staff General S.M. Shafiuddin Ahmed is on a three-day visit to India from 27 to 29 April 2023.
  • He is visiting India at the invitation of his Indian counterpart Chief of Army Staff (CAS) General Manoj Pandey.
  • The Bangladesh Army Chief began his visit by laying a wreath at the National War Memorial and paying homage to the fallen heroes of the Indian Armed Forces. The visiting general was given a guard of honor at the South Block lawns, following which he met Army Chief General Manoj Pandey.
  • After this, General S.M. Shafiuddin Ahmed, Chief of Defense Staff General Anil Chauhan, Navy Chief Admiral R.K. Hari Kumar, Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal A.P. Singh, Defense Secretary and Foreign Secretary. He was also briefed about the Indian indigenous defense equipment manufacturing ecosystem by the Department of Defense Production (DDP) and the Army Design Bureau.
  • During the visit, between India’s Center for United Nations Peacekeeping (CUPNK) and Bangladesh’s India and Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Operations Training (BIPSOT) The two armies signed an “Implementing Arrangement” for UN peacekeeping operations and training cooperation.

Qns : Which country’s army chief came to India on a three-day visit from 27 to 29 April 2023?
किस देश के सेना प्रमुख तीन दिवसीय दौरे पर 27 से 29 अप्रैल 2023 तक भारत आए थे?


(A) Australia / ऑस्ट्रेलिया
(B) China / चीन
(C) Bangladesh / बांग्लादेश
(D) Nepal / नेपाल

Ans : (C) Bangladesh / बांग्लादेश

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Japanese startup iSpace Inc. has admitted failure in its attempt to conduct the first private moon landing.

  • The Chandrayaan mission of the Japanese private company ISpace Inc. has suffered a setback.
  • In this way, Japan’s dream of landing its own lander on the lunar surface has remained incomplete.
  • The name of this lander is Hakuto-R Mission 1. Japanese startup iSpace Inc said its attempt to land on the lunar surface failed after it lost contact with its Hakuto-R mission lander.
  • It is believed that the lander rover fell victim to the accident while trying to land fast.
  • This satellite of the Japanese company was launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida in December 2022 by a SpaceX rocket. So far only America, Soviet Union and China have successfully landed on the moon. Indian and Israeli landing attempts have failed.

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