Current Affairs MCQ’s |9 & 10 April 2023

Daily Current Affairs MCQ Questions (9 & 10 April 2023) in Hindi and English for UPSC, Bank, SSC and all Competitive Exams.

Qns : वाइब्रेंट विलेज प्रोग्राम (VVP) का मुख्य उद्देश्य क्या है?
What is the main aim of the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP)?

(A) To develop cities on the Northern border areas. / उत्तरी सीमावर्ती क्षेत्रों में नगरों का विकास करना।
(B) To replace existing schemes with new ones. / मौजूदा योजनाओं को नए के साथ बदलने के लिए।
(C) To provide financial support to all villages in India. / भारत के सभी गांवों को वित्तीय सहायता प्रदान करना।
(D) To develop villages on the Northern border. / उत्तरी सीमा पर गांवों का विकास करना।

Answer
Ans : (D) To develop villages on the Northern border. / उत्तरी सीमा पर गांवों का विकास करना।
केंद्रीय गृह मंत्री और सहकारिता मंत्री अमित शाह ने 10 अप्रैल 2023 को अरुणाचल प्रदेश के अंजॉ जिले के एक सीमावर्ती गांव किबिथू में ‘वाइब्रेंट विलेज प्रोग्राम’ लॉन्च किया। वित्त मंत्री द्वारा 2022 के बजट भाषण में वाइब्रेंट विलेज प्रोग्राम (VVP) की घोषणा की गई थी। बीएडीपी अपने दिशानिर्देशों के अनुसार गांव के बुनियादी ढांचे, स्वास्थ्य, शिक्षा, कृषि, खेल, पेयजल और स्वच्छता से संबंधित कार्यों को मंजूरी देता है।

Qns : बोवेनपल्ली का बायोगैस संयंत्र किस राज्य में स्थित है?
In which state Bowenpally’s Biogas Plant is situated ?

(A) Uttar Pradesh / उत्तर प्रदेश
(B) Tamil Nadu / तमिलनाडु
(C) Karnataka / कर्नाटक
(D) Telangana / तेलंगाना

Answer
Ans : (D) Telangana / तेलंगाना
हैदराबाद में बोवेनपल्ली वेजिटेबल मार्केट ने एक अभिनव अपशिष्ट प्रबंधन प्रणाली लागू की है जो सब्जियों के कचरे से जैव-बिजली, जैव ईंधन और जैव-खाद उत्पन्न करती है। बाजार में प्रतिदिन लगभग 10 टन कचरा एकत्र होता है, जो अब सब्जी मंडी के लिए बिजली का प्रमुख स्रोत है। बाजार में पैदा होने वाले कचरे को छोटे-छोटे टुकड़ों में काटकर एनारोबिक डाइजेस्टर्स में भेजा जाता है, जो बायोगैस और बायो-खाद को उप-उत्पाद के रूप में उत्पन्न करते हैं।

Qns : उत्तर प्रदेश में कितने शहरी स्थानीय निकायों के चुनाव होंगे?
How many urban local bodies will go to polls in Uttar Pradesh?

(A) 560
(B) 760
(C) 960
(D) 1002

Answer
Ans : (B) 760
उत्तर प्रदेश में शहरी स्थानीय निकाय चुनाव दो चरणों में 4 मई और 11 मई 2023 को होंगे। मतगणना 13 मई को होगी। चुनाव 760 शहरी स्थानीय निकायों में होंगे, जिनमें 17 मेयर पद और 1,420 पार्षद पद शामिल हैं। उत्तर प्रदेश राजनीतिक रूप से देश का सबसे महत्वपूर्ण राज्य है और लोकसभा में इसके 80 सदस्य हैं।

Qns : विश्व होम्योपैथी दिवस हर साल कब मनाया जाता है?
When is World Homoeopathy Day celebrated every year?

(A) 1st January / 1 जनवरी
(B) 10th April / 10 अप्रैल
(C) 25th December / 25 दिसंबर
(D) 23rd June / 23 जून

Answer
Ans : (B) 10th April / 10 अप्रैल
विश्व होम्योपैथी दिवस हर साल 10 अप्रैल को मनाया जाता है यह होम्योपैथी के संस्थापक डॉ क्रिश्चियन फ्रेडरिक सैमुअल हैनिमैन की जयंती मनाता है सेंट्रल काउंसिल फॉर रिसर्च इन होम्योपैथी (CCRH) नई दिल्ली में एक वैज्ञानिक सम्मेलन का आयोजन कर रहा है आयोजन के दौरान सीसीआरएच की एक वृत्तचित्र, एक पोर्टल और आठ पुस्तकों का विमोचन किया जाएगा।

Qns : ऑरलियन्स मास्टर्स में पुरुष एकल का खिताब किसने जीता?
Who won the men’s singles title at the Orleans Masters?

(A)  Magnus Johannesen / मैग्नस जोहानसन
(B) Priyanshu Rajawat / प्रियांशु राजावत
(C) Srikanth Kidambi / श्रीकांत किदांबी
(D) Lakshya Sen / लक्ष्य सेन

Answer
Ans : (B) Priyanshu Rajawat / प्रियांशु राजावत
प्रियांशु राजावत ने 9 अप्रैल 2023 को ऑरलियन्स मास्टर्स में पुरुष एकल खिताब जीता। उन्होंने फाइनल में डेनमार्क के मैग्नस जोहानसन को हराया। उन्होंने 2022 थॉमस कप में भारतीय टीम के लिए एक मैच खेला था। राजावत ने विजेता पैदा करके और नियंत्रित आक्रामक खेल खेलकर मैच जीत लिया।

Vibrant Villages Programme to develop villages on the Northern border

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah launched the ‘Vibrant Villages Programme’ in Kibithoo, a border village in the Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh on 10 April 2023. 

What is Vibrant Villages Programme ?

  • The Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) was announced in the 2022 Budget Speech by the Finance Minister.
  • The programme aims to develop villages on the Northern border that are often left out from development gains due to sparse population, limited connectivity, and infrastructure.
  • The Government has approved the ‘Vibrant Villages Programme’ with central components of 4800 crore rupees, including 2500 crore rupees exclusively for road connectivity, for the financial years 2022-23 to 2025-26.
  • Under the VVP, 2967 villages in 46 blocks of 19 districts abutting the northern border in the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh and the Union Territories of Ladakh have been identified for comprehensive development.
  • In the first phase, 662 villages have been identified for priority coverage, which includes 455 villages in Arunachal Pradesh.
  • The Government of India is already implementing the Border Area Development Programme (BADP) in habitations located within 0-10 kms of the international border in 460 border blocks of 117 border districts in 16 states and 2 Union Territories.
  • The BADP approves works related to village infrastructure, health, education, agriculture, sports, drinking water, and sanitation, as per its guidelines.

Question : What is the main aim of the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP)?

A) To develop cities on the Northern border areas.
B) To replace existing schemes with new ones.
C) To provide financial support to all villages in India.
D) To develop villages on the Northern border

Answer: D) To develop villages on the Northern border

Hyderabad’s Bowenpally Vegetable Market turns waste into wealth with innovative waste management system

  1. Bowenpally Vegetable Market in Hyderabad has implemented an innovative waste management system that generates bioelectricity, biofuel, and bio-manure from vegetable waste.
  2. Nearly 10 tons of waste is collected every day in the market, which is now the major source of electricity for the vegetable market.
  3. The waste-to-energy plant generates around 500 units of electricity and 30 kg of biofuel every day, providing electricity to streetlights, stalls, an administration building, and the water supply network.
  4. The plant also generates employment for women in various roles such as sorting and segregating waste, operating machinery, and managing administrative tasks.
  5. The waste generated in the market is chopped into smaller pieces, shredded, and sent to anaerobic digesters, which generate biogas and bio-manure as by-products.
  6. The biogas generated is used for cooking and powering cold storage rooms, water pumps, streetlights, and other equipment.
  7. The biogas plant helps reduce the electricity bill by half and the liquid bio-manure is being used as fertilizer in farmers’ fields.
  8. The project has been funded by the Department of Biotechnology and Department of Agriculture marketing Telangana, and executed by the Hyderabad-based Ahuja Engineering Services Pvt Ltd.
  9. The project has been so successful that the Department of Biotechnology has announced further funding to establish five more similar plants in different market yards with varying capacities.

Question: In which state Bowenpally’s Biogas Plant is situated ?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Karnataka
d) Telangana
Answer: d) Telangana

Uttar Pradesh announces two-phase urban local body polls to be held in May

  1. The urban local body polls in Uttar Pradesh will be held in two phases on May 4 and May 11 2023.
  2. The counting of votes will take place on May 13.
  3. The first phase of voting will cover 37 districts in nine administrative divisions, including Agra, Jhansi, Saharanpur, Moradabad, Prayagraj, Lucknow, Varanasi, Devipatan and Gorakhpur.
  4. The second phase of voting will be held in Chitrakoot, Ayodhya, Basti, Azamgarh, Meerut, Bareilly, Aligarh, Kanpur, and Mirzapur administrative divisions.
  5. The elections will take place across 760 urban local bodies, including 17 mayoral seats and 1,420 councillor posts.
  6. Uttar Pradesh is politically the most crucial state in the country and has 80 members in the Lok Sabha.
  7. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Samajwadi Party (SP) have deputed senior leaders in districts to oversee the party’s preparation for the elections.
  8. The urban body polls in Uttar Pradesh are taking place after the Supreme Court allowed the State Election Commission to issue a notification in two days, with an OBC quota in line with the report of the recently constituted Uttar Pradesh Backward Classes Commission.

Question: How many urban local bodies will go to polls in Uttar Pradesh?
a) 560
b) 760
c) 960
d)1002
Answer: b) 760

World Homeopathy Day : 10 April

  1. World Homoeopathy Day is observed every year on April 10th
  2. It commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. Christian Fredrich Samuel Hahnemann, founder of Homoeopathy
  3. The Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) is organizing a scientific convention in New Delhi
  4. The convention will be inaugurated by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
  5. The theme of the convention is ‘Homoeoparivar- Sarvajan Swasthya, One Health, One Family’
  6. The convention will cover various sessions on policy aspects, advancement in Homeopathy, research evidence and clinical experiences in Homeopathy
  7. Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) will be exchanged between CCRH and various homoeopathic colleges and also between CCRH and Directorate of Homoeopathy, Government of Kerala
  8. One documentary, one portal and eight books of CCRH will be released during the event.

Question: When is World Homoeopathy Day celebrated every year?
a) 1st January
b) 10th April
c) 25th December
d) 23rd June

Answer: b) 10th April

Indian shuttler Priyanshu Rajawat wins men’s singles title at Orleans Masters 2023

  • Priyanshu Rajawat won the men’s singles title at the Orleans Masters on 9th April 2023.
  • He beat Denmark’s Magnus Johannesen in the final.
  • Rajawat is a 21-year-old from Madhya Pradesh, India.
  • He had played one match for the Indian team at the 2022 Thomas Cup.
  • Rajawat won the final 21-15, 19-21, 21-16 in 68 minutes.
  • Rajawat won the match by producing winners and playing a controlled aggressive game.
  • This is the biggest title of Rajawat’s career so far.

Question : Who won the men’s singles title at the Orleans Masters?
a) Magnus Johannesen
b) Priyanshu Rajawat
c) Srikanth Kidambi
d) Lakshya Sen

Answer: b) Priyanshu Rajawat

Current Affairs MCQ’s | 8 April 2023

Daily Current Affairs MCQ Questions (8 April 2023) in Hindi and English for UPSC, Bank, SSC and all Competitive Exams.

Qns: प्रधानमंत्री मुद्रा योजना क्या है?
What is Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana?

(A) A scheme to facilitate easy collateral-free micro-credit to non-corporate, non-farm small and micro-entrepreneurs. / गैर-कॉर्पोरेट, गैर-कृषि छोटे और सूक्ष्म-उद्यमियों को आसान संपार्श्विक-मुक्त माइक्रो-क्रेडिट की सुविधा के लिए एक योजना।
(B) A scheme to provide free healthcare to people living in rural areas. / ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में रहने वाले लोगों को मुफ्त स्वास्थ्य सेवा प्रदान करने की योजना।
(C) A scheme to provide free education to children of farmers. / किसानों के बच्चों को मुफ्त शिक्षा देने की योजना।
(D) A scheme to provide free housing to urban poor. / शहरी गरीबों को मुफ्त आवास उपलब्ध कराने की योजना।

Answer
Ans : (A) A scheme to facilitate easy collateral-free micro-credit to non-corporate, non-farm small and micro-entrepreneurs. / गैर-कॉर्पोरेट, गैर-कृषि छोटे और सूक्ष्म-उद्यमियों को आसान संपार्श्विक-मुक्त माइक्रो-क्रेडिट की सुविधा के लिए एक योजना।
प्रधान मंत्री मुद्रा योजना 8 अप्रैल 2015 को प्रधान मंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी द्वारा गैर-कॉर्पोरेट, गैर-कृषि छोटे और सूक्ष्म-उद्यमियों को आय-अर्जक गतिविधियों के लिए दस लाख रुपये तक के आसान संपार्श्विक-मुक्त माइक्रो-क्रेडिट की सुविधा के लिए शुरू की गई थी।

Qns: भारतीय सशस्त्र बलों का सर्वोच्च कमांडर कौन है?
Who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces ?

(A) Prime Minister of India / भारत के प्रधान मंत्री
(B) President of India / भारत के राष्ट्रपति
(C) Chief of Defence Staff / चीफ ऑफ डिफेंस स्टाफ
(D) Chief of the Army Staff  / चीफ ऑफ आर्मी स्टाफ

Answer
Ans : (B) President of India / भारत के राष्ट्रपति
भारतीय सशस्त्र बलों के सर्वोच्च कमांडर राष्ट्रपति द्रौपदी मुर्मू ने 8 अप्रैल 2023 को असम के तेजपुर वायु सेना स्टेशन में सुखोई 30 एमकेआई लड़ाकू विमान में 30 मिनट की उड़ान भरी। राष्ट्रपति ने आगंतुक पुस्तिका में अपनी प्रसन्नता व्यक्त की और भारतीय वायु सेना को सॉर्टी आयोजित करने के लिए बधाई दी।उन्हें विमान की परिचालन क्षमताओं के बारे में जानकारी दी गई

Qns: फेमिना मिस इंडिया 2023 का ग्रैंड फिनाले कहां होगा?
Where will the Grand Finale of Femina Miss India 2023 take place?

(A) New Delhi / नयी दिल्ली
(B) Mumbai / मुंबई
(C) Imphal / इंफाल
(D) Kolkata / कोलकाता

Answer
Ans : (C) Imphal / इंफाल
59वीं फेमिना मिस इंडिया 2023 का ग्रैंड फिनाले 15 अप्रैल 2023 को इंफाल के खुमान लंपक इंडोर स्टेडियम में होगा। इंफाल अंतरराष्ट्रीय हवाईअड्डे पर पहुंचने के ठीक बाद विभिन्न संगठनों के नेताओं विशेषकर महिला संगठनों ने प्रतियोगियों का स्वागत किया। उन्होंने उपहार के रूप में उन्हें पारंपरिक कपड़े भी सौंपे।

Qns: कैदियों के लिए सहायता योजना से सबसे अधिक लाभ किसे होगा?
Who will benefit the most from the Support for Prisoners scheme?

(A) Wealthy prisoners / अमीर कैदी
(B) Socially advantaged groups / सामाजिक रूप से सुविधा संपन्न समूह
(C) Marginalized and disadvantaged prisoners with lower education and income levels / कम शिक्षा और आय के स्तर वाले सीमांत और वंचित कैदी।
(D) Prisoners with high penalties or bail amounts / उच्च दंड या जमानत राशि वाले कैदी।

Answer
Ans : (C) Marginalized and disadvantaged prisoners with lower education and income levels / कम शिक्षा और आय के स्तर वाले सीमांत और वंचित कैदी।
भारतीय केंद्र ने गरीब कैदियों को वित्तीय सहायता प्रदान करने के लिए सहायता नामक एक विशेष योजना की घोषणा की है जो जुर्माना या जमानत राशि नहीं दे सकते हैं। सहायता योजना से लाभान्वित होने वाले अधिकांश कैदी सामाजिक रूप से वंचित या निम्न शिक्षा और आय स्तर वाले समूहों से संबंधित हैं।

Qns: एनपीएस के तहत पेंशन प्रणाली की समीक्षा के लिए वित्त मंत्रालय द्वारा गठित समिति का नेतृत्व कौन करेगा?
Who will lead the committee formed by the Finance Ministry to review the pension system under the NPS?

(A) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman / वित्त मंत्री निर्मला सीतारमण।
(B) TV Somanathan, Finance Secretary / टीवी सोमनाथन, वित्त सचिव।
(C) An expert from the private sector / निजी क्षेत्र से एक विशेषज्ञ।
(D) A retired government employee / एक सेवानिवृत्त सरकारी कर्मचारी।

Answer
Ans : (B) TV Somanathan, Finance Secretary / टीवी सोमनाथन, वित्त सचिव।
वित्त मंत्रालय ने राष्ट्रीय पेंशन प्रणाली (एनपीएस) के तहत सरकारी कर्मचारियों के लिए पेंशन प्रणाली की समीक्षा के लिए एक समिति का गठन किया है। समिति को एक ऐसा दृष्टिकोण विकसित करने का निर्देश दिया जाता है जो आम नागरिकों की सुरक्षा के लिए राजकोषीय विवेक बनाए रखते हुए कर्मचारियों की जरूरतों को पूरा करता हो। समिति का नेतृत्व वित्त सचिव टी.वी. सोमनाथन करेंगे और इसमें चार सदस्य होंगे।

8th Anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana : 8 April 2023

The Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana was launched on 8 April 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to facilitate easy collateral-free micro-credit of up to ten lakh rupees to non-corporate, non-farm small and micro-entrepreneurs for income-generating activities.

  • Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana has sanctioned more than 40 crore 82 lakh loans amounting to over 23 lakh crore rupees.
  • 21% of the total loans have been sanctioned to new entrepreneurs.
  • About 68% of accounts under the scheme belong to women entrepreneurs and 51% of accounts belong to entrepreneurs of SC, ST, and OBC categories.
  • The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the scheme has enabled easy and hassle-free access to credit for micro-enterprises and has helped a large number of young entrepreneurs establish their businesses.
  • The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana has helped in the generation of large-scale employment opportunities at the grassroots level and has proved to be a game changer while boosting the Indian economy.
  • Today marks the 8th Anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana.

Questions : What is Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana?
A. A scheme to facilitate easy collateral-free micro-credit to non-corporate, non-farm small and micro-entrepreneurs
B. A scheme to provide free healthcare to people living in rural areas
C. A scheme to provide free education to children of farmers
D. A scheme to provide free housing to urban poor

Answer: A

President Droupadi Murmu, took a sortie in a Sukhoi 30 MKI fighter aircraft at the Tezpur Air Force Station

President Droupadi Murmu, the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces, took a 30-minute sortie in a Sukhoi 30 MKI fighter aircraft at the Tezpur Air Force Station in Assam on 8 April 2023.

The President expressed her exhilaration in the visitor’s book and congratulated the Indian Air Force for organizing the sortie. She was briefed on the aircraft’s operational capabilities and expressed satisfaction with the preparedness of the Indian Air Force. This sortie was part of her efforts to engage with the armed forces. Last month, the President visited INS Vikrant and interacted with officers and sailors on board the indigenously built aircraft.

Question : Who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces ?
a) Prime Minister of India
b) President of India
c) Chief of Defence Staff
d) Chief of the Army Staff 

Ans : b) President of India

Grand Finale of 59th Femina Miss India 2023 will be held in Imphal on 15th April 2023.

The Grand Finale of 59th Femina Miss India 2023 will be held at Khuman Lampak Indoor Stadium in Imphal on 15th April 2023.

Thirty contestants of Grand Finale arrived in Imphal on 7th April 2023. It is for the first time in the entire North East Region that the Grand Finale of Femina Miss India will be held in Imphal.

Just after the arrival at Imphal International Airport, the leaders of various organisations especially the women organisations welcomed the contestants. They also handed over the traditional clothes to them as a gift.

Questions : Where will the Grand Finale of Femina Miss India 2023 take place?
A) New Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Imphal
D) Kolkata

Answer: C) Imphal

Finance Ministry Forms Committee to Review Pension System for Government Employees under NPS

  1. The Finance Ministry has formed a committee to review the pension system for government employees under the National Pension System (NPS).
  2. The committee is directed to develop an approach that addresses the needs of the employees while maintaining fiscal prudence to protect the common citizens.
  3. The order does not specify a deadline for the panel.
  4. The committee will be led by Finance Secretary T.V. Somanathan and has four members.
  5. The approach developed by the committee would apply to both the Centre and the States, as stated by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in a statement to the Lok Sabha.

Question: Who will lead the committee formed by the Finance Ministry to review the pension system under the NPS?
A) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
B) TV Somanathan, Finance Secretary
C) An expert from the private sector
D) A retired government employee
Answer: B) TV Somanathan, Finance Secretary

Indian Govt Launches Special Scheme to Provide Financial Support for Poor Prisoners

  1. The Indian Government has announced a special scheme called Support for Prisoners to provide financial support to poor prisoners who cannot afford the penalty or bail amount.
  2. The majority of prisoners who will benefit from this scheme belong to socially disadvantaged or marginalized groups with lower education and income levels.
  3. The Centre will provide financial support to the states to extend relief to poor prisoners who cannot get released from prison due to non-payment of fine.
  4. The Home Ministry has been taking various steps to address the issue of undertrials in prisons and sharing important guidelines with State Governments.
  5. The Centre has been providing financial support to State Governments for enhancing and modernizing the security infrastructure in prisons.

Question: Who will benefit the most from the Support for Prisoners scheme?
A) Wealthy prisoners
B) Socially advantaged groups
C) Marginalized and disadvantaged prisoners with lower education and income levels
D) Prisoners with high penalties or bail amounts

Answer: C) Marginalized and disadvantaged prisoners with lower education and income levels

Current Affairs MCQ’s | 7 April 2023

Daily Current Affairs MCQ Questions (7 April 2023) in Hindi and English for UPSC, Bank, SSC and all Competitive Exams.

Qns: भारत सरकार ने किन नागा समूहों के युद्धविराम समझौते को आगे बढ़ाया है?
Which Naga groups have had their ceasefire agreement extended by the Indian government?

(A) NSCN-IM and NSCN-K / एनएससीएन-आईएम और एनएससीएन-के
(B) NSCN-NK, NSCN-R, and NSCN-K-Khango / एनएससीएन-एनके, एनएससीएन-आर, और एनएससीएन-के-खांगो
(C) NSCN-R and NSCN-K-Khango / एनएससीएन-आर और एनएससीएन-के-खांगो
(D) None of the above / इनमे से कोई भी नहीं

Answer
Ans : (B) NSCN-NK, NSCN-R, and NSCN-K-Khango/ एनएससीएन-एनके, एनएससीएन-आर, और एनएससीएन-के-खांगो

सरकार ने तीन नगा समूहों के साथ संघर्षविराम समझौते को एक और साल के लिए बढ़ा दिया है।समूह एनएससीएन-एनके, एनएससीएन-आर और एनएससीएन-के-खांगो हैं।

Qns : वर्ष 2023 में किन दो देशों की वैश्विक वृद्धि में आधी हिस्सेदारी होने की उम्मीद है?
Which two countries are expected to account for half of global growth in 2023?
 
(A) India and Russia / भारत और रूस
(B) China and India / चीन और भारत
(C) United States and China / संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका और चीन
(D) None of the above / इनमे से कोई भी नहीं

Answer
Ans : (B) China and India / चीन और भारत
इस वर्ष विश्व अर्थव्यवस्था के 3% से कम बढ़ने की उम्मीद है,
2023 में भारत और चीन के वैश्विक विकास का आधा हिस्सा होने की उम्मीद है,
आईएमएफ की प्रबंध निदेशक क्रिस्टालिना जॉर्जीवा ने चेतावनी दी कि महामारी और रूस के सैन्य अभियान के कारण विश्व अर्थव्यवस्था में तेज मंदी जारी रहेगी।

Qns : विश्व स्वास्थ्य दिवस कब मनाया जाता है?
When is World Health Day observed?

(A) April 7th / 7 अप्रैल
(B) May 7th / 7 मई
(C) June 7th / 7 जून
(D) July 7th / 7 जुलाई

Answer
Ans : (A) April 7th / 7 अप्रैल
आज 7 अप्रैल को विश्व स्वास्थ्य दिवस है।इस वर्ष की थीम है सबके लिए स्वास्थ्य।

Qns : Which city in India is the starting point of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway?दिल्ली-देहरादून एक्सप्रेसवे का प्रारंभिक बिंदु भारत का कौन सा शहर है?

(A) Delhi / दिल्ली
(B) Dehradun / देहरादून
(C) Akshardham / अक्षरधाम
(D) Saharanpur / सहारनपुर

Answer
Ans : (C) Akshardham / अक्षरधाम
212 किमी लंबा एक्सप्रेसवे उत्तर पूर्वी दिल्ली, अक्षरधाम से शुरू होगा और बागपत, शामली और सहारनपुर से होकर गुजरेगा।

Qns : कौन सा शहर 6 अप्रैल 2023 से पहली बार उच्च नस्ल के प्रमाणित जानवरों की विशेषता वाले दो दिवसीय मेले की मेजबानी कर रहा है?
Which city is hosting a two-day fair featuring high-breed certified animals for the first time from 6 April 2023 ?

(A) Meerut / मेरठ
(B) Muzaffarnagar / मुजफ्फरनगर
(C) Jaipur / जयपुर
(D) Sonipat / सोनीपत

Answer
Ans : (B) Muzaffarnagar / मुजफ्फरनगर
केंद्रीय परिवहन मंत्री नितिन गडकरी ने मुजफ्फरनगर में दो दिवसीय पशु मेले का उद्घाटन किया।इस आयोजन में 1,500 उच्च नस्ल के प्रमाणित पशुओं वाले 50,000 किसानों ने नामांकन किया है।

First-of-its-Kind a two-day Animal Fair in Muzaffarnagar

  1. Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated a two-day animal fair in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh on 6 April 2023.
  2. 50,000 farmers with 1,500 high-breed certified animals have enrolled in the event.
  3. Animals that win various competitions will be rewarded Rs 5 lakh, Rs 2 lakh, and Rs 1 lakh in 18 categories.
  4. Buffalos, cows, bulls, horses, goats, and sheep from across the country have been brought to participate.
  5. Participating animals will walk on the ramp like models.
  6. Around 150 stalls have been set up to provide information and demonstrations on advanced machinery and techniques used in the agricultural field to the farmers.

Questions : Which city is hosting a two-day fair featuring high-breed certified animals for the first time from 6 April 2023 ?
a) Meerut
b) Muzaffarnagar
c) Jaipur
d) Sonipat

b) Muzaffarnagar

Delhi-Dehradun Greenfield Expressway will start from North East Delhi, Akshardham and pass through Baghpat, Shamli and Saharanpur.

  1. The Delhi-Dehradun Greenfield Expressway will be completed by the end of December 2022.
  2. The journey from Delhi to Dehradun will now take two hours instead of the current six to seven hours.
  3. The 212 km long expressway will start from North East Delhi, Akshardham and pass through Baghpat, Shamli and Saharanpur.
  4. The expressway is being built at a cost of around 12 thousand crore rupees.
  5. 12 Wayside amenities will be constructed on this expressway, which will have electric charging stations.
  6. The Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari shared this information while briefing reporters in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, after inspecting the six-lane Delhi-Dehradun Expressway.

Question: Which city in India is the starting point of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway?
a) Delhi
b) Dehradun
c) Akshardham
d) Saharanpur
Answer: c) Akshardham

World Health Day: WHO marks 75th anniversary with call to action on public health challenges

  1. Today, April 7th, is World Health Day.
  2. The theme this year is Health for All.
  3. World Health Day is organized every year to coincide with the setting up of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948.
  4. The WHO is observing its 75th anniversary this year.
  5. The aim is to make the global community aware of the progress in public health over the past 7 decades.
  6. It is also a call for action to tackle health challenges

Question: When is World Health Day observed?
a) April 7th
b) May 7th
c) June 7th
d) July 7th
Answer: a) April 7th

IMF warns of prolonged period of slow economic growth; India and China to account for half of global growth in 2023

  1. The world economy is expected to grow less than 3% this year, and there will be a prolonged period of slower economic activity for the next five years.
  2. The slower growth will be a severe blow, particularly for low-income nations, and poverty and hunger might increase.
  3. India and China are expected to account for half of global growth in 2023, but other countries face a steeper climb.
  4. IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva warned that the pandemic and Russia’s military operation in Ukraine would continue to cause a sharp slowdown in the world economy.
  5. Next week’s spring meetings of the IMF and World Bank will convene to discuss the global economy’s pressing issues.

Question: Which two countries are expected to account for half of global growth in 2023?
a) India and Russia
b) China and India
c) United States and China
d) None of the above

Answer: b) China and India

Government Extends Ceasefire Agreement with Three Naga Groups for One More Year

  1. The government has extended the ceasefire agreement with three Naga groups for one more year.
  2. The groups are NSCN-NK, NSCN-R, and NSCN-K-Khango.
  3. The ceasefire agreement with NSCN/NK and NSCN/R will be effective from 28th April, 2023 to 27th April, 2024.
  4. The ceasefire agreement with NSCN/K-Khango will be effective from April 18th, 2023 to April 17th, 2024.
  5. All three groups are breakaway factions of NSCN-IM and NSCN-K.
  6. These groups have signed ceasefire agreements with the government over the years.

Question: Which Naga groups have had their ceasefire agreement extended by the Indian government?
a) NSCN-IM and NSCN-K
b) NSCN-NK, NSCN-R, and NSCN-K-Khango
c) NSCN-R and NSCN-K-Khango
d) None of the above
Answer: b) NSCN-NK, NSCN-R, and NSCN-K-Khango

Current Affairs MCQ’s | 6 April 2023

Daily Current Affairs MCQ Questions (6 April 2023) in Hindi and English for UPSC, Bank, SSC and all Competitive Exams.

Qns : When is the National Maritime Day celebrated?
राष्ट्रीय समुद्री दिवस कब मनाया जाता है ?

a) 5 April / 5 अप्रैल
b) 4 June / 4 जून
c) 6 April / 6 अप्रैल
d)10 August / 10 अगस्त

Answer
Ans : a) 5 April
5 अप्रैल 2023 को 60वें राष्ट्रीय समुद्री दिवस के अवसर पर, बंदरगाह, नौवहन और जलमार्ग मंत्री सर्बानंद सोनोवाल ने नई दिल्ली में समुद्री जागरूकता वॉकथॉन को झंडी दिखाकर रवाना किया।

Qns : Which of the following reflects India’s guiding philosophy in its approach to contributing to UN bodies such as the Statistical Commission and Commission on Narcotic Drugs?
निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा संयुक्त राष्ट्र निकायों जैसे सांख्यिकीय आयोग और नारकोटिक ड्रग्स पर आयोग में योगदान करने के दृष्टिकोण में भारत के मार्गदर्शक दर्शन को दर्शाता है?

A) ‘The World is One Family’/ ‘विश्व एक परिवार है’
B) ‘Make in India’/ ‘मेक इन इंडिया’
C) ‘Digital India’ / ‘डिजिटल इंडिया’
D) ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ / ‘आत्मनिर्भर भारत’

Answer
Ans : A) ‘The World is One Family / ‘विश्व एक परिवार है’
वाक्यांश “विश्व एक परिवार है” या “वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम” प्राचीन भारतीय शास्त्रों, विशेष रूप से महा उपनिषद से आता है। यह सभी जीवित प्राणियों की परस्पर संबद्धता और एकता पर जोर देता है और सार्वभौमिक भाईचारे और एकता के विचार को बढ़ावा देता है। यह अवधारणा इस बात पर जोर देती है कि सभी मनुष्य एक बड़े वैश्विक परिवार का हिस्सा हैं और उन्हें शांति, सद्भाव और मानवता की भलाई को बढ़ावा देने के लिए मिलकर काम करना चाहिए।

Qns : Who was awarded the Padma Shri for their work in rehabilitating leprosy-affected people?
कुष्ठ रोग से प्रभावित लोगों के पुनर्वास में किए गए कार्य के लिए किसे पद्मश्री से सम्मानित किया गया?
a) Umashankar Pandey / उमाशंकर पाण्डेय
b) Gajanan Jagannath Mane / गजानन जगन्नाथ माने
c) Anand Kumar / आनंद कुमार
d) Ajay Kumar Mandavi / अजय कुमार मंडावी

Answer
Ans : b) Gajanan Jagannath Mane / गजानन जगन्नाथ माने

पूर्व नौसेना कर्मी, माने दशकों से राज्य भर में कुष्ठ प्रभावित लोगों के पुनर्वास के लिए काम कर रहे हैं। वह इस साल 91 पद्म श्री पुरस्कार पाने वालों में शामिल हैं।

Qns : What is the capacity of the indigenous Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors planned to be set up by the government?
सरकार द्वारा स्थापित किए जाने वाले स्वदेशी दाबित भारी जल रिएक्टरों की क्षमता कितनी है?

a) 500 MW each in fleet mode / 500 मेगावाट प्रत्येक फ्लीट मोड में
b) 600 MW each in fleet mode / 600 मेगावाट प्रत्येक फ्लीट मोड में
c) 700 MW each in fleet mode / प्रत्येक फ्लीट मोड में 700 मेगावाट
d) 800 MW each in fleet mode / फ्लीट मोड में प्रत्येक 800 मेगावाट

Answer
Ans : c) 700 MW each in fleet mode / प्रत्येक फ्लीट मोड में 700 मेगावाट
भारत सरकार ने 10 परमाणु रिएक्टरों की स्थापना के लिए मंजूरी दे दी है।
रिएक्टरों को वर्ष 2031 तक 1,05,000 करोड़ रुपये की लागत से उत्तरोत्तर स्थापित करने की योजना है।

Qns : What is the repo rate?
रेपो रेट क्या है?

a) The rate at which banks lend to the RBI / वह दर जिस पर बैंक आरबीआई को उधार देते हैं
b) The rate at which RBI borrows money from the banks / वह दर जिस पर RBI बैंकों से पैसा उधार लेता है
c) The rate at which RBI lends to banks / वह दर जिस पर आरबीआई बैंकों को उधार देता है
d) None of the above / इनमे से कोई भी नहीं

Answer
Ans : c) The rate at which RBI lends to banks / वह दर जिस पर आरबीआई बैंकों को उधार देता है
RBI ने नीतिगत दरों पर यथास्थिति की घोषणा की और स्थायी जमा सुविधा एसडीएफ दर 6.25 प्रतिशत और सीमांत स्थायी सुविधा (एमएसएफ) दर और बैंक दर 6.75 प्रतिशत पर स्थिर रहेगी।

RBI announces status quo on policy rates, projects 6.5% GDP growth for 2023-24

On 6th April 2023, The six-member monetary policy committee headed by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das announced a status quo on policy rates.

  • The monetary policy committee has unanimously decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 percent.
  • The standing deposit facility SDF rate will remain stable at 6.25 percent and the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate at 6.75 percent.
  • The pause in rate hike comes after six successive rate hikes.
  • RBI has projected GDP growth for 2023-24 at 6.5 percent with risks evenly balanced.
  • Inflation is expected to moderate to 5.2 percent.
  • The next meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee would be held from the 6th to 8th of June 2023.

Question : What is the repo rate?
a) The rate at which banks lend to the RBI
b) The rate at which RBI borrows money from the banks
c) The rate at which RBI lends to banks
d) None of the above

Answer: c) The rate at which RBI lends to banks

President confers 55 Padma Awards for 2023, including Padma Vibhushan, Bhushan, and Shri

  1. President Droupadi Murmu conferred 55 Padma Awards for the year 2023, at the second Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
  2. Three Padma Vibhushan, five Padma Bhushan and 47 Padma Shri Awards were presented.
  3. Padma Vibhushan was given to ORS pioneer Dr Dilip Mahalanabis and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav posthumously.
  4. Padma Bhushan was awarded to philanthropist Sudha Murthy, theoretical physicist Prof Deepak Dhar, Kannada author Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa and spiritual leader Tridandi Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji.
  5. Legendary singer Vani Jairam was given Padma Bhushan posthumously.
  6. President Murmu also conferred Padma Shri awards on Music composer MM Keeravani, Water Conservationist Umashankar Pandey, Mathematician Sujatha Ramdorai, Educator Anand Kumar, and actress Raveena Tandon among others.
  7. Social worker Gajanan Jagannath Mane, who has devoted his life to the rehabilitation of leprosy-affected people and Ajay Kumar Mandavi, who is actively involved in rehabilitating former Maoists through Wood Carving Art, were also given Padma Shri awards.

Question: Who was awarded the Padma Shri for their work in rehabilitating leprosy-affected people?
a) Umashankar Pandey
b) Gajanan Jagannath Mane
c) Anand Kumar
d) Ajay Kumar Mandavi

Answer: b) Gajanan Jagannath Mane

Government Approves Ten Nuclear Reactors

Minister of State (Independent Charge)Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh informed on 5th April 2023 that, the Government has accorded administrative approval and financial sanction for 10 indigenous Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors of 700 MW each in fleet mode. The details are as follows:

StateLocationProjectCapacity(MW)
KarnatakaKaigaKaiga-5&62 X 700
HaryanaGorakhpurGHAVP– 3&42 X 700
Madhya PradeshChutkaChutka-1&22 X 700
RajasthanMahi BanswaraMahi Banswara-1&22 X 700
Mahi Banswara-3&42 X 700

The Government has amended the Atomic Energy Act in 2015 to enable the Joint Ventures of NPCIL with Public Sector Enterprises to set up nuclear power projects.

These reactors are planned to be set up in ‘fleet mode’ progressively by the year 2031 at a cost of Rs. 1,05,000 crores.

Question: What is the capacity of the indigenous Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors planned to be set up by the government?
a) 500 MW each in fleet mode
b) 600 MW each in fleet mode
c) 700 MW each in fleet mode
d) 800 MW each in fleet mode

Answer: c) 700 MW each in fleet mode

Celebrated National Maritime on Day 5 April

  1. On the occasion of the 60th National Maritime Day, Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off the Maritime Awareness Walkathon in New Delhi.
  2. Mr Sonowal highlighted the importance of the maritime sector for India’s economic growth and said that it is the lifeline and route to the prosperity of the nation.
  3. Shipping will open new boundaries to lead the building of Aatmanirbhar Bharat in India’s Amrit Kaal, according to Mr Sonowal.
  4. The vision of Amrit Kaal under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is for the creation of excellent employment opportunities for the youth, the Minister said.
  5. Mr Sonowal stressed the need to work hard to make shipping a fast-growing sector so that India can become a world leader in maritime infrastructure as well as a lead player in the maritime economy.

Question : When is the National Maritime Day celebrated?
a) 5 April
b) 4 June
c) 6 April
d)10 August
Answer: a) 5 April

India elected as member of key UN bodies including Statistical Commission and Commission on Narcotic Drugs

  1. India has been elected as a member of the UN Statistical Commission, the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, and the Programme Coordinating Board of the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS by the Economic and Social Council ECOSOC of the United Nations.
  2. The Statistical Commission is responsible for setting standards in the field of statistics, and India was a member of the Commission in 2004, returning after two decades.
  3. India’s expertise in statistics, diversity, and demography earned it a seat on the UN Statistical Commission, according to External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar.
  4. The Commission on Narcotic Drugs supervises international drug control treaties, while the Programme Coordinating Board of UNAIDS provides strategic direction for a global response to HIV/AIDS.
  5. India’s overwhelming support in the elections reflects the international community’s trust in its expertise, according to the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations in New York.
  6. India aims to make its due contributions in these bodies and others in the spirit of advancing multilateral solutions to global challenges, guided by the philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ or ‘The World is One Family’.

Question: Which of the following reflects India’s guiding philosophy in its approach to contributing to UN bodies such as the Statistical Commission and Commission on Narcotic Drugs?
a) ‘The World is One Family’
b) ‘Make in India’
c) ‘Digital India’
d) ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’

Answer: a) ‘The World is One Family

Current Affairs MCQ’s | 5 April 2023

Daily Current Affairs MCQ Questions (5 April 2023) in Hindi and English for UPSC, Bank, SSC and all Competitive Exams.

Qns : भारत के राष्ट्रीय हरित हाइड्रोजन मिशन के तहत शुद्ध-शून्य उत्सर्जन के लिए लक्ष्य वर्ष क्या है?
What is the target year for net-zero emissions under India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission?

(A) 2030
(B) 2050
(C) 2070
(D) 2080

Answer
Ans : (C) 2070
भारत ने 2070 तक शुद्ध-शून्य उत्सर्जन हासिल करने का लक्ष्य रखा है मिशन का लक्ष्य 2030 तक प्रति वर्ष कम से कम 5 मिलियन मीट्रिक टन (एमएमटी) हरित हाइड्रोजन का उत्पादन करने की क्षमता का निर्माण करना है, जिसमें निर्यात बाजारों के विकास के साथ प्रति वर्ष 10 एमएमटी तक पहुंचने की क्षमता है। ग्रीन हाइड्रोजन की सोर्सिंग में वर्तमान में महत्वपूर्ण लागत शामिल है, लेकिन क्षेत्र के विकसित होने के साथ उत्पादन की लागत में कमी आने की उम्मीद है।

Qns : स्टैंड-अप इंडिया योजना किस तारीख को शुरू की गई थी?
On which date was the Stand-Up India Scheme launched?

(A) April 5, 2015
(B) April 6, 2016
(C) April 5, 2016
(D) April 6, 2015

Answer
Ans : (C) April 5, 2016
स्टैंड अप इंडिया योजना 5 अप्रैल 2016 को जमीनी स्तर पर उद्यमशीलता को बढ़ावा देने और रोजगार सृजित करने के लिए शुरू की गई थी। योजना को वर्ष 2025 तक बढ़ा दिया गया है। इस योजना का उद्देश्य सभी बैंक शाखाओं को अनुसूचित जाति, अनुसूचित जनजाति और महिलाओं से कर्ज लेने वालों को अपना ग्रीनफील्ड उद्यम स्थापित करने के लिए ऋण देने के लिए प्रोत्साहित करना है।

Qns : किस कंपनी ने तेलंगाना में अपने 3डी-मुद्रित धवन II इंजन का सफलतापूर्वक परीक्षण किया?
Which company successfully test-fired its 3D-printed Dhawan II engine in Telangana?

(A) Skyroot Aerospace / स्काईरूट एयरोस्पेस
(B) Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) / भारतीय अंतरिक्ष अनुसंधान संगठन (इसरो)
(C) SpaceX / स्पेसएक्स
(D)  Boeing / बोइंग

Answer
Ans : (A) Skyroot Aerospace / स्काईरूट एयरोस्पेस
तेलंगाना में, एक निजी अंतरिक्ष वाहन कंपनी स्काईरूट एयरोस्पेस ने 200 सेकंड के लिए अपने 3डी-मुद्रित धवन II इंजन का सफलतापूर्वक परीक्षण किया। इंजन को विशेष रूप से इसके भारी वाहन विक्रम II के लिए डिज़ाइन किया गया था। हाल के परीक्षण में एक क्रायोजेनिक इंजन शामिल था, जो विक्रम-द्वितीय के अद्यतन संस्करण के लिए ऊपरी चरण के रूप में काम करेगा।

Qns : उत्तर प्रदेश में शिक्षक चयन के लिए हाल ही में गठित आयोग का क्या नाम है ?
What is the name of the recent commission setup for teacher selection in Uttar Pradesh?

(A) Uttar Pradesh Teacher Selection Commission. / उत्तर प्रदेश शिक्षक चयन आयोग।
(B) Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission. / उत्तर प्रदेश शिक्षा सेवा चयन आयोग।
(C) Uttar Pradesh Teacher Recruitment Commission. / उत्तर प्रदेश शिक्षक भर्ती आयोग।
(D) Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Commission. / उत्तर प्रदेश शिक्षक पात्रता आयोग।

Answer
Ans : (B) Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission. / उत्तर प्रदेश शिक्षा सेवा चयन आयोग।
उत्तर प्रदेश सरकार ने राज्य में शिक्षकों की भर्ती के लिए ‘उत्तर प्रदेश शिक्षा सेवा चयन आयोग’ (उत्तर प्रदेश शिक्षा सेवा चयन आयोग) स्थापित करने का निर्णय लिया है। 4 अप्रैल 2023 को, मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ ने स्वायत्त आयोग की स्थापना के संबंध में आवश्यक दिशा-निर्देश दिए जो बुनियादी, माध्यमिक, उच्च और तकनीकी महाविद्यालयों में शिक्षकों का चयन करेगा। नया आयोग यूपी शिक्षक पात्रता परीक्षा (UPTET) परीक्षा भी आयोजित करेगा।

Qns : जयगांव के पास भारत-भूटान सीमा पर पहली एकीकृत चेक पोस्ट स्थापित करने का उद्देश्य क्या है?
What is the purpose of setting up the first Integrated Check Post along the India-Bhutan border near Jaigaon?

(A) To facilitate trade and connectivity between the two countries. / दोनों देशों के बीच व्यापार और कनेक्टिविटी को सुविधाजनक बनाने के लिए।
(B) To strengthen the socio-economic development of Bhutan. / भूटान के सामाजिक-आर्थिक विकास को मजबूत करना।
(C) To ensure a steady supply of critical commodities like petroleum and coal. / पेट्रोलियम और कोयले जैसी महत्वपूर्ण वस्तुओं की निरंतर आपूर्ति सुनिश्चित करना।
(D) To enhance bilateral ties and boost the India-Bhutan partnership. / द्विपक्षीय संबंधों को बढ़ाने और भारत-भूटान साझेदारी को बढ़ावा देने के लिए।

Answer
Ans : (A) To facilitate trade and connectivity between the two countries. / दोनों देशों के बीच व्यापार और कनेक्टिविटी को सुविधाजनक बनाने के लिए।
भारतीय प्रधान मंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी और भूटान के राजा जिग्मे खेसर नामग्याल वांगचुक ने द्विपक्षीय सहयोग की समीक्षा करने और अपने संबंधों को बढ़ावा देने के लिए 5 अप्रैल 2023 को नई दिल्ली में एक द्विपक्षीय बैठक की। बैठक के दौरान दोनों देशों ने आर्थिक और विकास साझेदारी, व्यापार सुविधा उपायों, व्यापार में सहयोग, कनेक्टिविटी, निवेश, ऊर्जा, अंतरिक्ष और स्टार्टअप पर ध्यान केंद्रित किया।

India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission: net-zero emissions by 2070

  • India has set a goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070
  • A shift towards renewable energy sources is necessary to reduce reliance on fossil fuels as the country’s demand for energy and resources grows
  • Green hydrogen (GH2) is a promising renewable energy carrier that can play a vital role in India’s low-carbon and self-reliant economic pathways
  • GH2 is produced through the electrolysis of water powered by renewable energy and is renewable and carbon-free
  • GH2 is versatile and can be used as a combustion fuel, as feedstock for industrial processes, and converted back into electricity in a fuel cell
  • GH2 can be more easily stored and transported over long distances compared to grid renewable electricity
  • The National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to make India the global hub for production, usage, and export of green hydrogen and its derivatives
  • The mission aims to build capabilities to produce at least 5 Million Metric Tonne (MMT) of green hydrogen per annum by 2030, with the potential to reach 10 MMT per annum with growth of export markets
  • Sourcing green hydrogen currently involves significant costs, but the costs of production are expected to decrease as the sector evolves.

Questions : What is the target year for net-zero emissions under India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission?
A) 2030
B) 2050
C) 2070
D) 2080

Ans : C) 2070

Stand Up India Scheme completed 7 years

The Stand Up India Scheme was launched on 5th April 2016 to promote entrepreneurship at the grassroots level and create jobs. The scheme has been extended up to the year 2025.

  • The scheme focuses on promoting entrepreneurship among women, Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The scheme provides loans for greenfield enterprises in manufacturing, services, trading sectors and agriculture-related activities.
  • Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that more than 1.8 lakh women and SC/ST entrepreneurs have been sanctioned loans for over Rs. 40,600 crore.
  • The scheme has created an ecosystem that facilitates access to loans from bank branches of all Scheduled Commercial Banks.
  • The scheme has touched numerous lives by providing affordable credit to the unserved/underserved segment of entrepreneurs.
  • The scheme has provided wings to aspiring entrepreneurs to showcase their entrepreneurial acumen and drive economic growth.
  • The scheme aims to encourage all bank branches in extending loans to borrowers from SC, ST and women in setting up their own greenfield enterprise.
  • Loans under the scheme are available for only greenfield projects.
  • The online portal www.standupmitra.in provides guidance to prospective entrepreneurs in their endeavor to set up business enterprises.

Question : On which date was the Stand-Up India Scheme launched?
a) April 5, 2015
b) April 6, 2016
c) April 5, 2016
d) April 6, 2015

Answer: c) April 5, 2016

Skyroot Aerospace, a private space vehicle company, successfully test-fired 3D-printed Dhawan II engine

In Telangana, Skyroot Aerospace, a private space vehicle company, successfully test-fired its 3D-printed Dhawan II engine for 200 seconds. The engine was specifically designed for its heavier vehicle, Vikram II. The recent test involved a cryogenic engine, which will serve as the upper stage for the updated version of Vikram-II. This upgrade to a cryogenic upper stage, as opposed to a solid fuel stage, enhances the rocket’s payload carrying capacity.

In November of the previous year, Skyroot conducted its first sub-orbital flight using a single-stage solid fuel Vikram S rocket. The company’s initial rocket in the series, Vikram-1, will utilize three solid-fuel stages to transport satellites into orbit. According to a company statement from Hyderabad, Skyroot aims to conduct its first orbital flight by the end of this year, with the updated Vikram II rocket set to be launch-ready by next year. Upon achieving this schedule, Skyroot will become the first private launcher from South Asia. Overall, the recent achievements and future plans of Skyroot Aerospace are significant advancements in the private space industry.

Questions : Which company successfully test-fired its 3D-printed Dhawan II engine in Telangana?
a) Skyroot Aerospace
b) Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
c) SpaceX
d) Boeing

a) Skyroot Aerospace

‘Uttar Pradesh Siksha Seva Chayan Ayog’ for the recruitment of teachers in UP

The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up ‘Uttar Pradesh Siksha Seva Chayan Ayog’ (Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission) for the recruitment of teachers in the state. On 4 April 2023, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath gave necessary guidelines regarding the setting up of the autonomous commission which will select teachers in basic, secondary, higher and technical colleges. The new commission will also conduct the UP Teachers Eligibility Test (UPTET) exam.

Currently, separate authorities, boards and commissions select these teachers. Reviewing the teacher recruitment process in various educational institutions in the state.

Question : What is the name of the recent commission setup for teacher selection in Uttar Pradesh?

A) Uttar Pradesh Teacher Selection Commission
B) Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission
C) Uttar Pradesh Teacher Recruitment Commission
D) Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Commission

Ans : B) Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission

India and Bhutan Enhance Partnership: Integrated Check Post, Rail Link, and Development Support

  • Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck held a bilateral meeting in New Delhi on April 5 2023 to review bilateral cooperation and boost their relationship.
  • Both countries focused on economic and development partnership, trade facilitation measures, cooperation in trade, connectivity, investment, energy, space, and startups during the meeting.
  • India announced its support for Bhutan’s upcoming 13th five-year plan and pledged to extend additional standby credit facility and develop long-term sustainable arrangements for the export of agricultural commodities from Bhutan.
  • Both countries are considering setting up the first Integrated Check Post along the India-Bhutan border near Jaigaon, which would be a historic first-ever rail link between India and Bhutan.
  • Bhutanese King paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat and met with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and President Droupadi Murmu during his three-day visit to India, accompanied by Bhutanese Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Dr. Tandi Dorji and other senior officials.
  • The visit of the Bhutanese King is expected to further strengthen the close and unique partnership between India and Bhutan. This was highlighted in a tweet by Dr. Jaishankar. Overall, the visit aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation and ties between India and Bhutan.

Question : What is the purpose of setting up the first Integrated Check Post along the India-Bhutan border near Jaigaon?
a. To facilitate trade and connectivity between the two countries
b. To strengthen the socio-economic development of Bhutan
c. To ensure a steady supply of critical commodities like petroleum and coal
d. To enhance bilateral ties and boost the India-Bhutan partnership

Answer: a. To facilitate trade and connectivity between the two countries

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