Current Affairs

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

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.

India Pavilion was inaugurated at the Global Education and Training Exhibition in Dubai.

  • The Study in India Pavilion at GETEX 2023 has been inaugurated by the Consul General of India in Dubai, Dr. Aman Puri.
  • The pavilion is organized by the Services Export Promotion Council with the support of the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India.
  • India Pavilion at GETEX 2023 being held from 26-28 April 2023 at Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE.
  • Spread over 200 sqm, the pavilion houses over 30 universities and edtech stakeholders from Indian higher education.
  • The Global Education & Training Exhibition (GETEX), a leading education fair in the region for over 30 years, provides an efficient platform for educational institutions to meet their enrollment quotas and admission targets.
  • The expo attracts over 25,000 local and expatriate students every year who are actively seeking higher education, professional development and training options.
  • The India Pavilion at GETEX 2023 serves as an opportunity to engage with the target audience and raise marketing awareness for the exhibitors.

Qns : Where is the “Study in India Pavilion” at GETEX 2023 being held?
GETEX 2023 में स्‍थापित स्‍टडी इन इंडिया पवेलियन कहाँ आयोजित किया जा रहा है?

(A) Shanghai, China
(B) New Delhi, India
(C) Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE
(D) Sydney, Australia

Answer: (C) Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE

Sharjah Stadium stand named after Sachin Tendulkar on his 50th birthday.

  • An iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium stand has been renamed after Sachin Tendulkar at a special ceremony in the United Arab Emirates to honor the Indian cricket legend on his 50th birthday on 24th April.
  • The West Stand at the iconic stadium has been renamed as ‘Sachin Tendulkar Stand’.
  • The Master Blaster has fond memories of this stadium. Exactly 25 years before the stand was renamed, Tendulkar had created a ‘Desert Storm’ at this stadium by scoring two consecutive centuries against Australia in the 1998 Coca-Cola Cup.
  • This stadium is special for Sachin Tendulkar in another way. Of the record 49 centuries he has scored around the world, seven of them have been scored at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
  • Apart from Sharjah, the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) has named its gates after legendary batsmen Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara, which are used to enter the playing field.

Qns : Who is the Indian cricket legend honored by renaming the West Stand at Sharjah Cricket Stadium?
शारजाह क्रिकेट स्टेडियम में वेस्ट स्टैंड का नाम बदलकर किस भारतीय क्रिकेट दिग्गज को सम्मानित किया गया है?

(A) Virat Kohli
(B) Mahendra Singh Dhoni
(C) Sourav Ganguly
(D) Sachin Tendulkar

Ans : (D) Sachin Tendulkar

NASSCOM appointed Ananth Maheshwari as its chairman for 2023-24.

  • Nasscom, the apex body for India’s IT industry, has announced its new leadership for the year 2023-24.
  • Anant Maheshwari, President of Microsoft India, has been appointed as the Chairperson of Nasscom for 2023-24, succeeding Krishnan Ramanujam, President of Business & Technology Services at Tata Consultancy Services.
  • Rajesh Nambiar, Chairman and Managing Director of Cognizant India, has been appointed as the Vice Chairperson for 2023-24.
  • Nasscom has also announced its new Executive Council for 2023-2025, which will work with government bodies to help build policies that can further support the growth of the Indian IT sector.
  • Nasscom’s growth objectives for the Indian IT sector include achieving $500 billion by 2030.

Nasscom :

National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) is an Indian non-governmental trade association and advocacy group, focused mainly on the technology industry of India. Established in 1988, NASSCOM is a Nonprofit organization. NASSCOM is the apex body for the US$ 227 billion Indian technology industry.

Qns : Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of Nasscom for the year 2023-24?
वर्ष 2023-24 के लिए नैसकॉम के अध्यक्ष के रूप में किसे नियुक्त किया गया है?

(A) Rajesh Nambiar
(B) Anant Maheshwari
(C) Krishnan Ramanujam
(D) None of the above

Answer: (B) Anant Maheshwari

Australia to host third in-person Quad Summit on 24th May in Sydney.

  • Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that the third in-person Quad Summit will take place on 24th May 2023 in Sydney.
  • The summit will be attended by the leaders of the four Quad countries: US President Joe Biden, Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, Indian PM Narendra Modi, and Australian PM Anthony Albanese.
  • The Quad’s primary goal is to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific region and enhance cooperation on regional challenges such as maritime security, infrastructure development, and economic growth.
  • The Quad leaders are expected to discuss various issues such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, cybersecurity, and economic recovery.
  • The Quad leaders will also engage with other partners and regional groupings, including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Pacific Islands Forum, to strengthen cooperation and shape the Indo-Pacific region’s future.

Qns : Which country is to host the third in-person Quad Summit?
कौन सा देश तीसरे इन-पर्सन क्वाड समिट की मेजबानी करेगा?

(A) China
(B) Japan
(C) India
(D) Australia

Ans : (D) Australia

Y20 pre-summit will be held in Ladakh under the G20 chairmanship of India.

  • The Y20 pre-summit under India’s G20 chairmanship began on 26 April and will continue till 28 April in Ladakh.
  • It will bring together over 100 delegates from 30 countries to discuss issues related to the youth of the world.
  • The meeting will focus on five Y20 themes, including climate change, peace-building, and health.
  • The event will provide a platform for open discussions, presentations, and interactive sessions to address the challenges faced by young people and formulate a roadmap for their development.
  • Parallel Deliberation and Negotiation sessions on each of the Y20 themes will generate concrete solutions and action plans to address the pressing issues that young people face.
  • The event will also provide opportunities for collaboration and networking with other stakeholders to contribute to the development of young people.

Qns : What are the five themes of the Y20 Pre-Summit?
Y20 प्री-समिट के पांच विषय क्या हैं?

(A) Technology, Business, Sports, Arts, and Culture
(B) Climate Change, Peace-building, Health, Education, and Employment
(C) Politics, Economics, Science, Religion, and Society
(D) Environment, Transportation, Infrastructure, Agriculture, and Tourism

Ans : (B) Climate Change, Peace-building, Health, Education, and Employment

Former Chief Minister of Punjab Parkash Singh Badal has passed away.

  • Former Punjab Chief Minister and Akali Dal leader Parkash Singh Badal has passed away at the age of 95 in Mohali on 25th April 2023.
  • Parkash Singh Badal is a well-known political figure in India, particularly in the state of Punjab. He was born on 8 December, 1927, in Abul Khurana near Malout.
  • Badal started his political career as a member of the Indian National Congress, but later joined the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), a regional party in Punjab.
  • He was elected to the state Assembly for the first time in 1957 as a Congress nominee from Malout, and later became an MLA for 11 terms, losing only twice.
  • Badal became the Chief Minister of Punjab for the first time in 1970, heading a coalition government. He later served as Chief Minister for a total of five terms, from 1977 to 1980, 1997 to 2002, 2007 to 2012, and 2012 to 2017, making him one of the longest-serving Chief Ministers in India.
  • He is known for his focus on agriculture and rural development, and his efforts to promote economic growth in Punjab. During his long political career, he has also held several other important positions, including Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, Union Agriculture Minister, and Member of Parliament.

Qns : Which political party did Parkash Singh Badal belong to?
प्रकाश सिंह बादल किस राजनीतिक दल से संबंधित थे?

(A) Indian National Congress / भारतीय राष्ट्रीय कांग्रेस
(B) Shiromani Akali Dal / शिरोमणि अकाली दल
(C) Bharatiya Janata Party / भारतीय जनता पार्टी
(D) Communist Party of India / भारतीय कम्युनिस्ट पार्टी

Ans : (B) Shiromani Akali Dal / शिरोमणि अकाली दल

Exercise Cope India-2023 concludes at Air Force Station, Kalaikunda.

  • The 6th edition of Air Force Exercise Cope India-2023 was conducted during the last two weeks at Air Force Stations located at Kalaikunda, Panagarh and Agra.
  • It is part of a regular air exercise between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF), which is slated to conclude on 24 April 2023.
  • Frontline aircraft such as Rafale, Tejas, Sukhoi-30MKI, Jaguar, C-17 and C-130 participated in the exercise from the Indian Air Force.
  • F-15 ‘Strike Eagle’ fighter jets, C-130, MC-130J, C-17 and B1B strategic bombers participated from the US Air Force side.
  • Air personnel from Japan’s Air Self Defense Force also participated in the exercise as observers.
  • This joint exercise provided a valuable opportunity for participants from all countries to share their views and learn by imbibing best practices through mutual cooperation, exchange and joint missions.

Qns : Which countries participated in the Cope India-2023 air exercise?
कोप इंडिया-2023 वायु अभ्यास में किन देशों ने भाग लिया?

(A) India and Russia / भारत और रूस
(B) India and Japan / भारत और जापान
(C) India and the United States / भारत और संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका
(D) Japan and the United States / जापान और संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका

Answer: (C) India and the United States

POWERGRID (PGCIL) won the Global Gold Award for CSR work.

  • Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL) has been awarded the Global Gold Award by The Green Organization at the Green World Awards 2023 in Miami, USA.
  • PGCIL is a Maharatna CPSU of the Ministry of Power, Government of India.
  • Winning a Global Gold Award is a significant achievement that shows PGCIL’s commitment to sustainable practices and reducing its environmental impact.
  • Dr. V. K. Singh, Director (Personnel) at PGCIL, received the award on behalf of the organization.
  • The award is a recognition of POWERGRID’s CSR work in improving agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods through watershed management, community participation and improved crop management practices in 10 villages of Jayapatna block of Kalahandi district in Odisha.

What is Green World Award?

The Green World Awards recognize and reward organizations, companies, and individuals for environmental best practices and sustainability. It is presented in a different country each year and organized by The Green Organization – an independent, international, non-profit, non-political environmental membership group established in 1994 to recognise, reward and promote environmental best practice around the world.

Qns : What is the name of the organization that awarded PGCIL with the Global Gold Award?
पीजीसीआईएल को ग्लोबल गोल्ड अवार्ड से सम्मानित करने वाली संस्था का नाम क्या है?

(A) The Green World Awards / द ग्रीन वर्ल्ड अवार्ड्स
(B) National Wildlife Federation / नेशनल वाइल्डलाइफ फेडरेशन
(C) Greenpeace / ग्रीनपीस
(D) The Nature Conservancy / द नेचर कन्सर्वन्सी

Ans : (A) The Green World Awards / द ग्रीन वर्ल्ड अवार्ड्स

Md. Sahabuddin takes oath as the 22nd President of Bangladesh.

  • Mohammed Shahabuddin was sworn in as the 22nd President of Bangladesh on 24th April, 2023.
  • The oath of office was administered by Parliament Speaker Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury in a ceremony at Bangabhaban.
  • Cabinet Secretary Mohd. Mahbub Hossain conducted the program.
  • President Sahabuddin has a background in the judiciary & politics and has actively participated in various movements and protests throughout his career.
  • President Sahabuddin led a protest against the brutal killing of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujiburrahman, for which he was imprisoned for three years.

Qns : Who has been elected the new president of Bangladesh in 2023?
2023 में बांग्लादेश का नया राष्ट्रपति किसे चुना गया है?

(A) Mohammed Shahabuddin / मोहम्मद शहाबुद्दीन
(B) Mohammad Abdul Hamid / मोहम्मद अब्दुल हमीद
(C) Syed Nazrul Islam / सैयद नजरुल इस्लाम
(D) Ziaur Rahman / जियाउर रहमान

Ans : (A) Mohammed Shahabuddin / मोहम्मद शहाबुद्दीन

11th High Level Meeting between Indian Coast Guard & Korean Coast Guard held in New Delhi.

  • The Indian Coast Guard & Korean Coast Guard held the 11th High Level Meeting in New Delhi on 25th April 2023.
  • The meeting focused on strengthening existing relations and augmenting operational level interaction and capacity building.
  • The two sides discussed sharing best practices, conducting joint exercises, and collaborating on training in the areas of Maritime Search & Rescue, Marine Pollution Response, and Maritime Law Enforcement.
  • The meeting was organized under the provisions of a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2006.

Qns : Where was the 11th high level meeting between the Indian Coast Guard and the Korean Coast Guard held?
भारतीय तट रक्षक और कोरियाई तट रक्षक के बीच 11वीं उच्च स्तरीय बैठक कहाँ आयोजित हुई?

(A) Ahmedabad / अहमदाबाद
(B) New Delhi / नई दिल्ली
(C) Bangladesh / बांग्लादेश
(D) Karnataka / कर्नाटक

Ans : (B) New Delhi / नई दिल्ली

Over 28 States and Union Territories adopt National Generic Document Registration System for Land Records in India

  1. 28 States and Union Territories have adopted the National Generic Document Registration System for Land Records.
  2. 26 States and UTs have adopted the Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) or Bhu-Aadhar.
  3. Pilot testing for ULPIN was done in seven more States and UTs.
  4. Computerization of the Record of Rights has been completed in over six lakh 22 thousand villages out of over six lakh fifty-seven thousand villages.
  5. The Department of Land Resources is implementing the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme since 2016 as a Central Sector Scheme with 100 percent funding by the Central government.

Question: Which division provided the latest data on the adoption of the Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) or Bhu-Aadhar?
a) Department of Agriculture
b) Department of Land Resources
c) Ministry of Rural Development
d) Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: b) Department of Land Resources

India makes significant progress towards Malaria elimination on World Malaria Day 2023

  1. World Malaria Day is observed on 25th April to recognize global efforts to control malaria.
  2. The theme for World Malaria Day 2023 is “Time to deliver zero malaria: invest, innovate, implement.”
  3. Malaria is preventable and curable, but it requires continued investment and sustained political commitment for prevention and control.
  4. India has witnessed a significant decline in malaria cases and deaths from 2015 to 2022.
  5. India is making rapid progress towards eliminating malaria by 2030.
  6. The Indian government’s health initiatives, including Ayushman Bharat, are contributing immensely towards strengthening India’s fight against malaria.
  7. India is committed to sharing its resources, knowledge, and learnings with other countries to eliminate malaria.
  8. NITI Aayog member V K Paul stressed on the need for a whole of government approach to tackle the disease.

Question: When is World Malaria Day observed?
a) 25th December
b) 25th November
c) 25th April
d) 25th June
Answer: c) 25th April

India launches ‘Operation Kaveri’ to rescue citizens stranded in Sudan

India has launched Operation to bring back its citizens stranded in Sudan. The rescue operation has been named Operation Kaveri.

On 23 April 2023, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar in a tweet said that nearly 500 Indians have reached Port Sudan and more are on their way. He said, Indian ships and aircraft are set to bring stranded Indian nationals back home. He added that the Government of India is committed to assisting all its brethren in Sudan.

Violence broke out in capital Khartoum of Sudan and across other regions in Sudan on April 15, 2023 between forces loyal to army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his deputy-turned-rival Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, who commands the powerful paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

Question: What is “Operation Kaveri”?

A) India’s rescue operation to bring back its citizens stranded in Sudan.
B) A military operation carried out by Sudanese forces.
C) A diplomatic mission to negotiate peace in Sudan.
D) A humanitarian effort to provide aid to refugees in Sudan.

Ans : A) India’s rescue operation to bring back its citizens stranded in Sudan.

World Earth Day : April 22

Every year on April 22, the world observes World Earth Day to encourage environmental awareness and support efforts to safeguard the planet’s natural resources.

The first World Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970, in the United States.

Earth Day has grown into a global movement with millions of people taking part in different events, campaigns, and activities to support environmental sustainability and protection.

Question: When is World Earth Day observed?

A) April 22
B) March 22
C) May 22
D) June 22

Ans : A) April 22

Ministry of Jal Shakti Conducts First-Ever Census of Water Bodies

The Ministry of Jal Shakti has conducted the first-ever census of water bodies across India.

The census provides an inventory of India’s water resources, including natural and man-made water bodies like ponds and lakes.

Over 24.24 lakh water bodies have been enumerated in the census, with more than 23 lakh in rural areas and nearly 69,000 in urban areas.

The top five states in terms of number of water bodies are West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Assam, which constitute around 63% of the total water bodies in the country.

The census highlights disparities between rural and urban areas and varying levels of encroachment. The census provides crucial insights into the country’s water resources.

Q.: How many water bodies were enumerated in the first-ever census conducted by the Ministry of Jal Shakti?
a) Over 1 lakh
b) Over 5 lakh
c) Over 10 lakh
d) Over 24 lakh

Ans : d) Over 24 lakh

Pro-Khalistan preacher and ‘waris punjab de’ chief Amritpal Singh, arrested from Moga district of Punjab

Pro-Khalistan preacher and ‘waris punjab de’ chief Amritpal Singh, who had been on the run for a month, was arrested on 23 April 2023 from Rode village in the Moga district of Punjab in a joint operation by the Punjab Police and Intelligence wing.

National security act warrants had been issued against him. The Punjab Police had issued a Look Out Circular and non-bailable warrant against Amritpal Singh, and had arrested many of his close aides during their manhunt to capture him.

After arrest, Amritpal Singh was taken to Bathinda Airforce Station from where he was taken to Dibrugarh, Assam.

Q.: Who is the chief of the pro-Khalistan radical organization ‘Waris Punjab De’?
A) Amritpal Singh
B) Harbhajan Singh
C) Gurmeet Singh
D) Jarnail Singh

Ans : A) Amritpal Singh

National Panchayati Raj Day : 24 April

National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated in India every year on April 24th. This day marks the anniversary of the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992, which established a three-tier system of Panchayati Raj institutions, comprising elected local governments at the village, block, and district levels.

The main objective of the Panchayati Raj system is to promote democratic decentralization and empower rural communities by providing them with the means to participate in decision-making and undertake local development initiatives.

On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated an integrated eGramSwaraj and GeM portal for public procurement at Panchayat level on 14 April 2023. The objective of eGramSwaraj – Government eMarketplace integration is to enable the Panchayats to procure their goods and services through GeM, leveraging the eGramSwaraj platform.

History : Panchayati Raj system

The Panchayati Raj system was first introduced in the state of Rajasthan in India on October 2, 1959. This was done through the Rajasthan Panchayat Act, which established a three-tier system of local self-governance in the state comprising of Gram Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis, and Zila Parishads. The system was later adopted by other states in India, and the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992, made it a constitutional mandate to establish Panchayati Raj institutions in every state of India.

Q.: When is National Panchayati Raj Day celebrated in India?
a) March 24th
b) April 24th
c) May 24th
d) June 24th

Answer: b) April 24th

Q.: Which state in India introduced the Panchayati Raj system first?
a) Maharashtra
b) Gujarat
c) Rajasthan
d) Punjab

Answer: c) Rajasthan

ISRO successfully launches PSLV-C55 mission carrying two Singaporean satellites into precise orbit

  1. ISRO successfully launched the PSLV-C55 mission carrying two Singaporean satellites.
  2. The launch took place from the Satish Dhawan Space Center at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
  3. PSLV-C55 is a dedicated commercial PSLV mission of NewSpace India Limited (NSIL).
  4. The primary satellite is Singapore’s TeLEOS-2, and LUMELITE-4 is a co-passenger satellite.
  5. The launch was precise, with the vehicle placing the satellites into their intended orbit.
  6. PSLV-CA is the lightest version of PSLV.
  7. This was the 57th flight of PSLV and the 16th mission of the PSLV-CA variant.

Question: What is PSLV-C55?
a) A rocket launch site
b) A commercial PSLV mission by ISRO
c) An international satellite customer
d) A Russian Missile
Answer: b) A commercial PSLV mission by ISRO.

Devotees rejoice as Gangotri and Yamunotri Dham open for Char Dham Yatra

  1. Gangotri and Yamunotri Dham doors to be opened on April 22
  2. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to participate in religious ceremony at Gangotri Dham at 11:45 am
  3. DOLI of Maa Yamuna to depart from Kharsoli to Yamunotri Dham at 9 am
  4. Chief Minister to remain present on the occasion of DOLI departure
  5. Char Dham Yatra to be opened for devotees from all over the country

Question: What is the significance of the DOLI departing from Kharsoli to Yamunotri Dham?
a) It marks the end of the Char Dham Yatra
b) It marks the beginning of the Char Dham Yatra
c) It is a religious ceremony performed by the local villagers
d) It is a government-sponsored event
Answer: b) It marks the beginning of the Char Dham Yatra

Wing Commander Deepika Misra has become the first woman Air Force officer to receive a gallantry medal.

  • Wing Commander Deepika Misra has become the first woman Air Force officer to receive a gallantry medal.
  • She received the Vayu Seva Medal for gallantry from Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari at an investiture ceremony held in New Delhi on 20 April 2023.
  • The medal was conferred on her by the President at Independence Day last year.
  • Wing Commander Deepika Misra was detailed to undertake Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operations in response to flash floods in northern Madhya Pradesh in August 2021.
  • She braved deteriorating weather, strong winds, and the near sunset time to reach the affected area the same evening.
  • Her efforts helped in saving 47 lives.
  • A total of 58 personnel received gallantry awards from the IAF chief on Thursday.

Q.: Who is Wing Commander Deepika Misra?
a) The first woman pilot in the Indian Air Force
b) The first woman Air Force officer to receive a gallantry medal
c) The Indian Air Force chief
d) The first woman fighter plane piolet

Answer: b) The first woman Air Force officer to receive a gallantry medal

India Overtakes China as World’s Most Populous Nation: UN Data

  1. India has surpassed China to become the world’s most populous nation with 1.4286 billion people, according to the United Nations data.
  2. China’s population decreased for the first time since 1960 due to its ageing population and declining birth rates.
  3. The global population is expected to reach 8.045 billion by mid-2023.
  4. Africa is also seeing a rising population, with estimates of a spike from 1.4 to 3.9 billion inhabitants by 2100.
  5. Japan is experiencing a decline in population due to its ageing population.
  6. Population growth is influenced by factors such as fertility rates, increasing longevity, and international migration.

Question: According to the United Nations data, which country has become the most populous nation in the world?
a. China
b. India
c. Japan
d. USA
Answer: b. India

India proposes G20 park in New Delhi featuring sculptures made from waste materials

  1. India proposed to develop a G20 park in New Delhi as part of its year-long presidency of the organization.
  2. The G20 park will showcase sculptures depicting national animals and birds of the G20 countries made with the Waste to wonder concept.
  3. The sculptures will be created on-site in a 20-day-long national camp mode from tomorrow and will run till the first of May.
  4. Each art piece will be made of scrap and other waste material sourced from the yards of New Delhi Municipal Council and other agencies.
  5. Artists from different Indian states are working on artwork projects to create sculptures including Indian peacock, American bison, Brazilian jaguar, red-crowned crane from China, Korean magpie, Australian emu, Canadian gray jay, Russian brown bear, and Mexican golden eagle.
  6. The artists will be assisted by a team of students from leading art colleges.

Question: What is the purpose of the G20 park proposed by India?
a. To showcase national animals and birds of the G20 countries
b. To promote waste management and recycling
c. To host a national camp for artists and students
d. To promote tourism in G20 countries.
Answer: a. To showcase national animals and birds of the G20 countries

Indian men’s recurve archery team reached the final of the Archery World Cup 2023

Indian men’s recurve archery team comprising Atanu Das, B Dhiraj, and Tarundeep Rai have reached the final of the Archery World Cup 2023 Stage 1 in Antalya, Turkey, and are set to face China in the gold medal match on 23 April 2023.

This is the first time in nine years that an Indian men’s recurve archery team has made it to a World Cup final.

The Indian team defeated Japan, Chinese Taipei, and Netherlands in their previous matches to reach the final.

The Netherlands will compete against Slovenia for the bronze medal.

Q.: What are the names of the Indian men’s recurve team members who confirmed a medal at the Archery World Cup 2023 Stage 1 in Antalya, Turkey?
A) Abhishek Verma, Deepika Kumari, and Atanu Das
B) Deepa Das, B Dhiraj, and Atanu Das
C) Jhanu Hansda, Pravin Jadhav, and Jayanta Talukdar
D) Atanu Das, B Dhiraj, and Tarundeep Rai

Ans : D) Atanu Das, B Dhiraj, and Tarundeep Rai

Assam and Arunachal Pradesh have signed an agreement for the settlement of an inter-state boundary dispute

The governments of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh have signed an agreement for the settlement of an inter-state boundary dispute between the two States. This important agreement was signed by the Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu in presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on 20 April 2023.

The agreement will end the dispute over 123 villages along the border and will be final with respect to these villages, with neither state making any new claims in the future. A detailed survey will be carried out by the Survey of India to determine the boundaries of both states.

Q.: Which two Indian states signed an agreement to settle an inter-state boundary dispute in April 2023, in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah?

a) Assam and Nagaland
b) Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram
c) Manipur and Meghalaya
d) Assam and Arunachal Pradesh

Ans : d) Assam and Arunachal Pradesh

National Civil Services Day : 21 April

The first National Civil Services Day is celebrated every year on 21 April. National Civil Services Day is dedicated to civil servants to reflect on their achievements and make plans for the coming year in their respective departments.

First time National Civil Services Day was celebrated on 21 April 2006, and it commemorates the day when Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel addressed probationers of the Administrative Services Officers in on 21 April 1947.

The day recognizes the exemplary services of government workers and veterans’ accomplishments. Medals are given to selected civil servants for their contribution towards nation-building. The prime minister presents awards of excellence to honor civil servants for their significant contributions and motivate them to work more efficiently for the public.

Who are Civil Servants :

The civil services in India consists of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and a comprehensive list of All India Services and Central Services Group A and Group B. They are the backbone of the administration and ensure the implementation of government policies and the smooth functioning of programs to pass benefits to the people.

Q.: National Civil Services Day is celebrated at which date ?
a) 14 March
b) 21 April
c) 1 May
d) 7 July

And : b) 21 April

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