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Ajay Banga set to be next President of World Bank

World Bank confirmed that Indian origin Ajay Banga will be the next President of the World Bank. The World Bank’s 25-member executive board elected him to a five-year term as president.

Banga, 63, former CEO of Mastercard was nominated for the post by United States President Joe Biden in late February. He was the sole contender to replace departing World Bank chief David Malpass, an economist and former US Treasury official who served in the Trump administration.

Ajay Banga will assume the charge of President, World Bank on June 2.

World Bank board members interviewed Mr Baga on 1st May 2023 and he was elected in a vote by 24 out of 25 board members, with Russia abstaining.

Question: Who has been confirmed as the next President of the World Bank?
a) David Malpass
b) Ajay Banga
c) Joe Biden
d) Nirmala Sitaraman

Answer: b) Ajay Banga

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

India has overtaken Australia to become the number one Test team in the ICC rankings.

  • Rohit Sharma-led India became the number one Test team overtaking Australia in the latest rankings released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on 2 May
  • Australia’s reign at the top of the men’s Test rankings ended after 15 months, with India surpassing the Aussies ahead of next month’s ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final.
  • India are currently on top with 121 points, while Australia are second with 116 points. Earlier this year, India registered a 2-1 series win against Australia to retain the Border-Gavaskar trophy for the fourth time in a row.
  • England (116 points), South Africa (104) and reigning champion New Zealand (100) occupy third, fourth and fifth spots respectively.
  • India will face Australia in the WTC final on June 7 at the Oval in London.

Qns : Which team has surpassed Australia to become the number one Test team in the latest ICC rankings?

(A) South Africa
(B) New Zealand
(C) India
(D) England

Answer : (C) India

World Asthma Day (WAD) 2023 : 2 May

World Asthma Day is an annual event that occurs on the first Tuesday of May. In 2023, World Asthma Day is observed on 2 May. It aims to raise awareness and encourage better management and care of asthma globally. The day is coordinated by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) in partnership with healthcare providers, patient groups and public health agencies.

Theme :

The Theme of 2023 is “Asthma Care for All”.

History :

The first World Asthma Day was celebrated in more than 35 countries in 1998, in conjunction with the first World Asthma Meeting held in Barcelona, ​​Spain. Participation has grown with each World Asthma Day since then, and the day has become one of the world’s most important asthma awareness and education events.

Qns : When is celebrated World Asthma Day?

(A) 12th May
(B) 20th May
(C) 1st May
(D) 2nd May

Ans : (D) 2nd May

In a major crackdown on terror groups, the Center blocked 14 mobile messenger apps.

  • In a big crackdown on terrorist activities, the Centre has banned 14 mobile messaging applications which were allegedly being used by terror groups, largely in Jammu and Kashmir, to communicate with their supporters and Over Ground Workers (OGW) and also receive instructions from Pakistan.
  • The banned apps include Crypviser, Enigma, Safeswiss, Wickrme, Mediafire, Briar, BChat, Nandbox, Conion, IMO, Element, Second Line, Zangi, and Threema.
  • This action has been taken on the recommendation of security and intelligence agencies. A list of apps posing a threat to national security and not complying with Indian laws was prepared and the concerned ministry was informed about the request to ban them.
  • The official said that these apps have been blocked under section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000.

Qns : Which of the following messenger mobile application used to spread terror in Jammu and Kashmir has been blocked by the Government of India ?

(A) Telegram
(B) IMO
(C) ShareChat
(D) Hike Sticker Chat

Ans : (B) IMO

Air Marshal Narmadeshwar Tiwari took over as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the South Western Air Command.

  • Air Marshal Narmadeshwar Tiwari took over as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the South Western Air Command (SWAC) at Gandhinagar on 1 May 2023.
  • He succeeds Air Marshal Vikram Singh, who retires on 30 April 2023.
  • Prior to taking over as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the South Western Air Command (SWAC), the Air Marshal was the Vice Chief of the Air Staff at Air Headquarters (VB).
  • For his distinguished service, he was awarded the ‘Vayu Sena Medal’ in 2008 and the ‘Ati Vishisht Seva Medal’ in 2022.
  • Air Marshal Narmadeshwar Tiwari was commissioned into the Fighter Stream on 07 Jun 1986. He is an alumnus of the National Defense Academy and passed out as the President’s Gold Medalist.
  • He has flown more than 3600 hours on various types of aircraft. He is a Qualified Flying Instructor as well as an Experimental Test Pilot. The Air Marshal has rich field experience including operational testing of various weapons and systems primarily on the Mirage-2000.

Qns : Who succeeded Air Marshal Vikram Singh as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the South Western Air Command (SWAC)?

(A) Air Marshal Narmadeshwar Tiwari
(B) Air Marshal Vikram Tiwari
(C) Air Marshal Vikram Singh
(D) Air Marshal Narmadeshwar Singh

Answer : (A) Air Marshal Narmadeshwar Tiwari

ASEAN India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2023).

  • Indian Naval Ships INS Satpura and INS Delhi, under the command of RADM Gurcharan Singh, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, arrived in Singapore on 1st May 2023.
  • These naval ships will participate in the first ASEAN India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2023) to be held from 2 to 8 May 2023.
  • The ‘Harbour Phase’ of the exercise will be conducted at Changi Naval Base from 2 to 4 May 2023 and the ‘Sea Phase’ from 7 to 8 May 2023 in the South China Sea.
  • AIME-2023 will provide an opportunity for Indian Navy and ASEAN Navies to work together and conduct seamless operations in the maritime domain.
  • INS Delhi, India’s first indigenously-built guided missile destroyer and INS Satpura, an indigenously-built guided missile stealth frigate are a part of Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet based at Visakhapatnam and function under the operational command of the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command.
  • These ships are fitted with state-of-the art weapons and sensors. The ships, during their port call at Singapore, will also participate in International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX-23) and International Maritime Security Conference (IMSC) being hosted by Singapore.

Qns : Which naval ships of the Indian Navy arrived at Singapore on 1st May 2023?

(A) INS Vikrant and INS Kolkata
(B) INS Delhi and INS Satpura
(C) INS Shivalik and INS Sahyadri
(D) INS Viraat and INS Vindhya

Answer : (B) INS Delhi and INS Satpura

DRDO and Indian Navy successfully test first indigenous Air Droppable Container ‘ADC-150’ from IL-38SD aircraft off Goa coast.

  • The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and the Indian Navy on April 27, 2023 successfully conducted the maiden test flight of ‘ADC-150’ from IL-38SD aircraft off the coast of Goa.
  • ‘ADC-150’ is an indigenously designed and developed air droppable container with 150 kg payload capacity.
  • It has been tested to enhance naval operational logistics capabilities by quickly reacting to meet the requirement of critical engineering stores in moments of distress to ships deployed more than 2,000 km from the coast.
  • The ‘ADC-150’ container has been manufactured by three DRDO laboratories – Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam; Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), Agra and Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), Bengaluru.

Who has manufactured the ‘ADC-150’ container?

(A) Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam
(B) Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), Agra
(C) Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), Bengaluru
(D) All of the Above

Answer : (D) All of the Above

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

Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan took over as the 17th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN).

  • Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan, AVSM, VM took over as the 17th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN) on 1st May 2023.
  • The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) is the only joint-services command in India that serves as a model for the country’s theater commands with capabilities from the country’s Army, Navy and Air Force.
  • Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan is a distinguished alumnus of the National Defense Academy Khadakwasla, who was commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in 1986. With over 3200 accident-free combat hours on various variants of the MiG-21 and Kiran aircraft, he is an accomplished combat fighter leader.
  • Air Marshal Saju has held several key positions during his illustrious career, which include the CO of Bison Squadron, the first Commanding Officer of an AWACS Squadron and the Air Commanding Officer at the prestigious Air Force Station, Jodhpur. Prior to taking over the command of the Andaman and Nicobar Command, he was the Senior Air Staff Officer at the Training Command of the Indian Air Force at Bengaluru.
  • For his distinguished service, he has also been awarded the Presidential Award of Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Vayu Sena Medal.

Qns : Who has taken over as the 17th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command?

(A) Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan
(B) General Bipin Rawat
(C) Admiral Karambir Singh
(D) Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria

Answer : (A) Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan

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

Mairaj Ahmed Khan and Ganemat Sekhon won gold for India at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Cairo, Egypt.

  • Experienced Mairaj Ahmed Khan and youngster Ganemat Sekhon combined effectively to give India their maiden medal at the ongoing ISSF World Cup Shotgun in Cairo, Egypt.
  • The Indian mixed doubles pair defeated Luis Raul Gallardo Oliveros and Gabriela Rodríguez 6-0 in the final of the skeet mixed team event on the fourth day of the tournament.
  • Italy won the bronze through their crack pairing of two-time World Championship silver medalist Simona Scoschetti and Rio Olympic champion Gabriele Rossetti.

Qns : Which Indian shooter won the gold medal in the skeet mixed team category at the ISSF World Cup Shotgun in Cairo, Egypt?

(A) Mairaj Ahmad Khan
(B) Ganemat Sekhon
(C) Option A
(D) A & B Both

Answer : (D) A & B Both

All states to celebrate statehood days of other states also in order to promote Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.

  • The government has decided that now all the states will not only celebrate their own foundation day, but also those of other states.
  • This tradition has been started to promote the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
  • The foundation day of all the states will now be celebrated in all the Raj Bhavans of the country.
  • Gujarat and Maharashtra are celebrating their statehood day on 1st May 2023. States and Union Territories are celebrating the foundation day of Gujarat and Maharashtra in their respective Raj Bhavans.
  • Residents of Gujarat and Maharashtra have also been invited to the Raj Bhavan to celebrate the day along with other states. Cultural programs and speeches by participants from both the states have also been planned during the event.

Gujarat Day :

Gujarat is celebrating its formation day on May 1, when it was carved out as a separate state in 1960 following the bifurcation of the erstwhile Bombay State on linguistic grounds. Maharashtra was also formed on the same day to meet the demand of Marathi speaking people. Both the states were created through the Bombay Reorganization Act, 1960. Since then, the state’s foundation day is celebrated with great enthusiasm.

Maharashtra Day :

Maharashtra Day, commonly known as Maharashtra Din, is a state holiday in the Indian state of Maharashtra, commemorating the formation of the state of Maharashtra in India on 1st May 1960 from the bifurcation of Bombay State. Maharashtra Day is usually associated with parades and political. Speeches and ceremonies, besides many other public and private events celebrating the history and traditions of Maharashtra. It is celebrated to commemorate the creation of the Marathi speaking state of Maharashtra.

Qns : Which states are celebrating their statehood days on 1st May?

(A) Gujarat and Maharashtra
(B) Tamil Nadu and Kerala
(C) Punjab and Haryana
(D) Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh

Answer : (A) Gujarat and Maharashtra

Qns : What is the name of the initiative launched by the Indian government to promote unity among the states?

(A) Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
(B) Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas
(C) Digital India
(D) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Answer : (A) Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s 3 day visit to Maldives.

  • India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be visiting the Maldives for a 3-day visit starting from 1st May 2023.
  • During the visit, India will be gifting a Fast Patrol Vessel ship and a Landing Craft to the Maldives National Defence Forces to enhance the country’s defence capabilities and promote security in the region.
  • India and the Maldives are working closely to effectively address shared challenges, including maritime security, terrorism, radicalisation, piracy, trafficking, organized crime, and natural disasters.
  • The visit highlights India’s commitment to capacity building of friendly countries and partners in the region, as well as promoting its SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) initiative and its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy.
  • The Maldives’ ‘India First’ policy underscores the country’s commitment to its relationship with India.

Qns : What will India be gifting to the Maldives National Defence Forces during Rajnath Singh’s visit?

(A) A submarine
(B) A fighter jet
(C) A Fast Patrol Vessel ship and a Landing Craft
(D) A helicopter

Answer: (C) A Fast Patrol Vessel ship and a Landing Craft

IIT Bombay’s SHUNYA bagged the 2nd position in the ‘Solar Decathlon’ Build Challenge in the US.

  • The SHUNYA (Sustainable Housing for Urbanizing Nation by its Young Aspirants) team from IIT Bombay secured second place in the Solar Decathlon Build Challenge in the United States.
  • The team designed an innovative zero-energy house to address air quality challenges in Mumbai’s hot and humid climate.
  • The house has a 14-kW solar PV Plant and an advanced in-house automation system to control the dehumidifier system designed for coastal regions.
  • The house is highly water-efficient, consuming nearly 80% less water than a regular house, thanks to its water efficiency fixtures, recycling system, and rainwater harvesting system.
  • The SHUNYA team comprises more than 50 students from various engineering, architectural, and management backgrounds from more than 16 departments of IIT Bombay.
  • The SHUNYA team was the only team representing India in the competition out of 32 teams from across the world.

Qns : What position did the IIT Bombay’s SHUNYA team take in the Solar Decathlon Build Challenge in the US?

(A) Fifth position
(B) Eight position
(C) Third position
(D) Second position

Ans : (D) Second position

International Labour Day 2023 : 1st May.

1st May is a globally recognized holiday that acknowledges the achievements of the labour movement. It is commonly known as International Workers’ Day or May Day, and is celebrated in more than 80 countries with a public holiday. The day, known as International Labour Day in many countries, honors the contribution of working individuals to society, emphasizing the importance of work and the steps taken by the labor movement.

History :

New York was the first state to introduce a bill recognizing Labor Day, while Oregon was the first to pass a law on it, on February 21, 1887. Later in 1889, the Marxist International Socialist Congress adopted a resolution for a great international demonstration in which they demanded that workers should not be made to work for more than 8 hours a day. Along with this, it was also decided that May 1 will be declared a holiday.

Qns : When is celebrated International Labour Day?

(A) 19th May
(B) 24th May
(C) 1st May
(D) 6th May

Ans : (C) 1st May

Satwik-Chirag pair won gold medal in Badminton Asia Championship.

  • Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty on 30 April created history by becoming the first Indian men’s doubles pair to win a gold medal at the Badminton Asia Championships.
  • Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated the eighth seeded Malaysian pair of Ong Yew Sin and Teo Yee 16-21, 21-17, 21-19 in 67 minutes in the final played.
  • The previous best performance by an Indian men’s doubles pair in a continental event was in 1971 by Dipu Ghosh and Raman Ghosh who won a bronze medal.
  • Overall, this is India’s second gold medal in the event. Dinesh Khanna won the men’s singles gold in Lucknow in 1965 by defeating Thailand’s Sangob Ratnusorn.

Qns : Who won the gold medal at the 2023 Badminton Asia Championships in men’s doubles category?

(A) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
(B) Ong Yew Sin and Teo Yee
(C) Dipu Ghosh and Raman Ghosh
(D) None of the above

Ans : (A) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launches ‘Millets Experience Centre’ in New Delhi.

  • Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched the first of its kind ‘Millets Experience Centre’(MEC) at Dilli Haat in New Delhi on 28 April.
  • The National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Limited (NAFED) in association with the Ministry of Agriculture has set up the Millets Experience Centre.
  • It aims to increase awareness about millet and encourage its adoption among the general public.
  • Acting on India’s proposal supported by 72 countries, the United Nations General Assembly declared the year 2023 as the International Year of Millets (IYM 2023).
  • Setting up a consumer-oriented ‘Millets Experience Centre’ (MEC) will not only promote the dietary benefits of millet but also popularize Shree Anna (coarse grain) as a nutritional powerhouse.

Qns : Who launched the Millets Experience Centre in New Delhi?
(A) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
(B) Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar
(C) National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED)
(D) None of the above
Answer: (B) Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar

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

68th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2023

The 68th Hyundai Filmfare Awards was held on 28 April at Jio Convention Centre, BKC in Mumbai. The award show was hosted by Salman Khan, Manish Paul and Ayushmann Khurrana. The Filmfare Awards is one of the oldest and most prominent film events dedicated to the Hindi film industry. These awards were first introduced in 1954.

List of winners of the Filmfare Awards 2023 :

  • Best Film : Gangubai Kathiawadi
  • Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male) : Rajkummar Rao for Badhaai Do
  • Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) : Alia Bhatt for Gangubai Kathiawadi
  • Best Actor (Critics) : Sanjay Mishra for Vadh
  • Best Actress (Critics) : Bhumi Pednekar for Badhaai Do and Tabu for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
  • Best Director : Sanjay Leela Bhansali for Gangubai Kathiawadi
  • Best Director : Sanjay Leela Bhansali for Gangubai Kathiawadi
  • Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male) : Anil Kapoor for Jug Jugg Jeeyo
  • Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female) : Sheeba Chaddha for Badhaai Do
  • Best Music Album: Pritam for Brahmastra : Part One – Shiva
  • Best Dialogue : Prakash Kapadia and Utkarshini Vashishtha for Gangubai Kathiawadi
  • Best Screenplay : Akshat Ghildial, Suman Adhikary and Harshavardhan Kulkarni for Badhaai Do
  • Best Story : Akshat Ghildial and Suman Adhikary for Badhaai Do
  • Best Debut (Male) : Ankush Gedam for Jhund
  • Best Debut (Female) : Andrea Kevichusa for Anek
  • Best Debut Director : Jaspal Singh Sandhu and Rajeev Barnwal for Vadh
  • Lifetime Achievement Award : Prem Chopra
  • Best Music Album : Pritam for Brahmastra : Part One – Shiva
  • Best Lyrics : Amitabh Bhattacharya for Kesariya from Brahmastra : Part One – Shiva
  • Best Playback Singer (Male) : Arijit Singh for Kesariya from Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva
  • Best Playback Singer (Female) : Kavita Seth for Rangisari from Jug Jugg Jeeyo
  • RD Burman Award for Upcoming Music Talent : Jahnvi Shrimankar for Dholida from Gangubai Kathiawadi
  • Best VFX : DNEG and Redefine for Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva
  • Best Editing : Ninad Khanolkar for An Action Hero
  • Best Costume Design : Sheetal Sharma for Gangubai Kathiawadi
  • Best Production Design : Subrata Chakraborty and Amit Ray for Gangubai Kathiawadi
  • Best Sound Design : Bishwadeep Dipak Chatterjee for Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva
  • Best Background Score : Sanchit Balhara and Ankit Balhara for Gangubai Kathiawadi
  • Best Choreography : Kruti Mahesh for Dholida from Gangubai Kathiawadi
  • Best Cinematography : Sudeep Chatterjee for Gangubai Kathiawadi
  • Best Action : Parvez Shaikh for Vikram Vedha

Qns : Which movie won the Best Film award at the 68th Hyundai Filmfare Awards?
68वें हुंडई फिल्मफेयर पुरस्कारों में किस फिल्म ने सर्वश्रेष्ठ फिल्म का पुरस्कार जीता?

(A) Badhaai Do / बधाई दो
(B) Gangubai Kathiawadi / गंगूबाई काठियावाड़ी
(C) No Time to Die / नो टाइम टू डाई
(D) The White Tiger / द व्हाइट टाइगर

Answer: (B) Gangubai Kathiawadi / गंगूबाई काठियावाड़ी

Qns : Who won the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male) award at the 68th Hyundai Filmfare Awards?
68वें हुंडई फिल्मफेयर अवार्ड्स में अग्रणी भूमिका (पुरुष) में सर्वश्रेष्ठ अभिनेता का पुरस्कार किसने जीता?

(A) Alia Bhatt / आलिया भट्ट
(B) Ayushmann Khurrana / आयुष्मान खुराना
(C) Salman Khan / सलमान खान
(D) Rajkummar Rao / राजकुमार राव

Answer: (D) Rajkummar Rao / राजकुमार राव

India and the UK will jointly set up an India-UK ‘Net Zero’ Innovation Virtual Centre.

  • India and the UK (United Kingdom) will jointly create an India-UK “net zero” innovation virtual centre.
  • This was announced by Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh at the India-UK Science and Innovation Council meeting in the presence of United Kingdom Minister George Freeman.
  • India-UK “NET Zero” Innovation Virtual Centre which will provide a platform to bring stakeholders from both countries together to work in some of the focus areas including Decarbonization of manufacturing process & transport systems and Green Hydrogen as renewable source.
  • The Government of India has launched several major initiatives such as the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber ​​Physical Systems (ICPS); Quantum Computing and Communications; Launched several major initiatives such as supercomputing, electric mobility, green hydrogen, etc., which provide new opportunities for collaboration.
  • India is fast marching towards becoming an economic powerhouse driven by its extraordinary technology and innovation.

Qns : What is the focus of the India-UK “NET Zero” Innovation Virtual Centre?

(A) Artificial intelligence and machine learning
(B) Advanced materials science
(C) Decarbonization of manufacturing process & transport systems
(D) Biotechnology and genetic engineering

Ans : (C) Decarbonization of manufacturing process & transport systems

Enrollment under the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) has crossed the 5.20 crore mark.

  • The Atal Pension Yojana (APY) has crossed the 5.20 crore mark in total enrolment as of 31 March 2023.
  • The scheme has seen a growth of over 20%, enrolling more than 1.19 crore new subscribers in the financial year 2022-23.
  • The total assets under management (AUM) in APY is over Rs. 27,200 crore, and the scheme has generated an investment return of 8.69% since its inception.
  • In the public sector banks (PSBs) category, nine banks achieved the annual target, while Bank of India, State Bank of India and Indian Bank opened more than hundred APY accounts per branch.
  • Under the category of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), 32 banks achieved the annual target, while Jharkhand State Gramin Bank, Vidarbha Konkan Gramin Bank, Tripura Gramin Bank and Baroda Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank opened more than 160 APY accounts per branch.
  • 12 states have achieved their annual targets with the help of their respective State Level Banker’s Committee (SLBCs).

Atal Pension Yojana (APY) :

  • Under the APY, subscribers receive a guaranteed pension ranging from Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 5,000 per month from the age of 60 years, depending on their contributions.
  • After the death of the subscriber, his/her spouse gets the same pension, and on the death of both the subscriber spouse, the accumulated pension amount till the age of 60 years will be given to the nominee.

Qns : What is the Atal Pension Yojana (APY)?
अटल पेंशन योजना (APY) क्या है?

(A) A scheme for providing home loans
(B) A health insurance scheme
(C) A pension scheme
(D) A scheme for providing education loans

Answer : (C) A pension scheme

World Veterinary Day 2023 : 29th April

The 2023 World Veterinary Day will be held on 29 April 2023 and will celebrate the efforts of veterinarians, veterinary associations and others to advocate for fairness and equality. Every year, on the last Saturday of April, WVD is celebrated with a different theme. A diverse world requires a special focus on removing barriers and improving inclusivity through diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and practices. The well-being of all veterinarians is enhanced when diversity, equity, and inclusion are promoted and enforced.

Theme in 2023 :

Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness in the Veterinary Profession

History :

World Veterinary Day also brings together the global veterinary community and helps them to get proper help. World Veterinary Day (WVD) was first established on 29 April 2000 at the initiative of the World Veterinary Association (WVA). The day provides an excellent opportunity to acknowledge and value the remarkable contributions of veterinarians to the community and to raise awareness of veterinary medicine.

Qns : When was the World Veterinary Day celebrated in 2023?
विश्व पशु चिकित्सा दिवस 2023 में कब मनाया गया ?

(A) 14th April / 14 अप्रैल
(B) 29th April / 29 अप्रैल
(C) 9th April / 9 अप्रैल
(D) 1st April / 1 अप्रैल

Ans : (B) 29th April / 29 अप्रैल

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s Defence Ministers Meeting to be held in New Delhi.

  • The meeting of the Defense Ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was held on 28 April 2023 in New Delhi.
  • India became a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in 2017 and is chairing it for the first time since then.
  • Defense ministers of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan are participating in the meeting. India has invited Belarus and Iran as observer countries in the meeting. The Defense Minister of Pakistan is attending the meeting through virtual medium.
  • The ministers will discuss matters relating to regional peace and security, counter-terrorism efforts within the SCO and an effective multilateralism.
  • India is committed to strengthen the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation-SCO to effectively deal with the challenges being faced by its member countries. Emphasizing the need to focus on a common agenda to ensure a secure, stable and prosperous region, India considers the SCO important to promote defense cooperation among member states.

Qns : Where was the meeting of the Defense Ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) held?
शंघाई सहयोग संगठन (एससीओ) के रक्षा मंत्रियों की बैठक कहा पर आयोजित की गयी?

(A) Kolkata / कोलकाता
(B) New Delhi / नई दिल्ली
(C) Kerala / केरल
(D) Goa / गोवा

Ans : (B) New Delhi / नई दिल्ली

First woman Rafale pilot in IAF team for multi-nation exercise to be held in France.

  • The first woman pilot (Shivangi Singh) of the Indian Air Force to fly the Rafale fighter jet is part of the Indian Air Force contingent participating in the multinational exercise Orion in France.
  • The officers are in France to participate in the multinational exercise where India has sent its Rafale aircraft for the first time outside the country.
  • Shivangi Singh joined the Indian Air Force in 2017 and joined the second batch of women fighter pilots of the Indian Air Force. Before flying Rafale, Shivangi had also flown MiG-21 Bison aircraft.
  • Shivangi hails from Varanasi and is part of the Golden Arrows Squadron of the IAF based in Ambala, Punjab.
  • Shivangi Singh became the first woman fighter pilot to fly Rafale after being selected as a Rafale pilot in 2020 after a rigorous selection process.

Qns : Who is the first woman pilot of the Indian Air Force to fly the Rafale fighter jet?
राफेल फाइटर जेट उड़ाने वाली भारतीय वायु सेना की पहली महिला पायलट कौन हैं?

(A) Shivangi Singh / शिवांगी सिंह
(B) Deepika Choudhary / दीपिका चौधरी
(C) Bhawana Kanth / भावना कंठ
(D) Avani Chaturvedi / अवनी चतुर्वेदी

Ans : (A) Shivangi Singh / शिवांगी सिंह

BCAS commemorates its 37th Raising Day.

  • The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), the national regulator tasked with ensuring security in the civil aviation sector, celebrated its 37th Foundation Day on 27 April in New Delhi.
  • During the inaugural session of the two-day event, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Gen (Dr.) V.K. Singh (Retd) also presented awards to the personnel selected as best screeners in various categories. General (Dr.) V.K. President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service on the occasion of Republic Day 2022 and Police Medal for Meritorious Service on the occasion of Republic Day 2023 were awarded by Singh to the officers of Bureau of Civil Aviation Security.
  • The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security was established in January 1978 as a cell in the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The organization was proposed to be set up on the recommendation of the Pandey Committee constituted in the wake of the hijacking of the Indian Airlines flight on 10 September 1976.
  • The primary duty of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security is to provide complete security of civil aviation process operations against acts of unlawful interference. This bureau is responsible for laying down standards for the purpose of safety in respect of civil flights operating to/from India and ensuring their compliance through regular inspections and safety audits.

Qns : When did the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security celebrate its 37th Foundation Day?
नागर विमानन सुरक्षा ब्यूरो ने अपना 37वां स्थापना दिवस कब मनाया?

(A) 27th April 2023 / 27 अप्रैल 2023
(B) 12th April 2023 / 12 अप्रैल 2023
(C) 17th April 2023 / 17 अप्रैल 2023
(D) 2nd April 2023 / 2 अप्रैल 2023

Ans : (A) 27th April 2023 / 27 अप्रैल 2023

PM Modi will inaugurate 91 FM transmitters to boost radio connectivity across the country.

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi is inaugurating 91 FM transmitters to improve radio connectivity in India.
  • The initiative aims to enhance FM coverage in aspirational districts and border areas.
  • With this extension of FM service of All India Radio, an additional two crore people, who did not have access to this medium, will now be covered. As a result, the coverage will be expanded in an area of ​​about 35,000 sq km.
  • These transmitters have been installed in 84 districts of 18 states and two union territories.
  • States and UTs covered include Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Ladakh.
  • The Prime Minister recognizes the importance of radio in reaching out to the masses and started Mann ki Baat program to harness the unique strength of the medium.

Qns : Which programme started by Prime Minister Modi harnesses the unique strength of radio to reach out to the widest possible audience?
प्रधान मंत्री मोदी द्वारा शुरू किया गया कौन सा कार्यक्रम व्यापक दर्शकों तक पहुंचने के लिए रेडियो की अनूठी शक्ति का उपयोग करता है?

(A) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan / स्वच्छ भारत अभियान
(B) Digital India / डिजिटल इंडिया
(C) Make in India / मेक इन इंडिया
(D) Mann ki Baat / मन की बात

Answer : (D) Mann ki Baat / मन की बात

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

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

Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched Liquid Nano DAP Urea of ​​IFFCO

  • Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched Liquid Nano DAP Urea of ​​Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative-IFFCO in New Delhi on 26th April.
  • The government is emphasizing on innovation for land enrichment.
  • Liquid DAP will be a historic step in the future in the field of fertilizers which will make the country self-sufficient in this sector.
  • It will reduce the cost of urea and increase the income of the farmers. It will also help farmers in organic farming and save people from health related problems.
  • The effect of one bottle of 500 ml of Nano DAP on the crop is equivalent to that of a 45 kg bag of granular urea.
  • IFFCO has produced 90 Lakh metric tonnes of fertilizer out of the 132 Lakh metric tonnes of fertilizer produced by cooperative societies in the country.
  • The infrastructure to make about 17 crore Nano Urea bottles has been built up in the country.
  • The launch of Nano Urea was approved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February 2021.

Qns : What is the purpose of launching Liquid Nano DAP Urea?
लिक्विड नैनो डीएपी यूरिया लॉन्च करने का उद्देश्य क्या है?

(A) To increase the cost of urea
(B) To decrease the income of farmers
(C) To promote organic farming
(D) To harm people’s health

Ans : (C) To promote organic farming

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