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  • Question 1/10
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    In April 2023, which of the following PSU has been upgraded to Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) from Category-I Miniratna?
    Solutions

    * The correct answer is 'Rail Vikas Nigam Limited'.

    Other information:

    * Union Finance Ministry has given its approval to upgrade Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) to Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) from Category-I Miniratna.

    * RVNL, a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Railways, will be the 13th Navratna amongst CPSEs.

    * The company will have more autonomy in terms of investment, setting up joint venture and other financial decisions.

    * As per the Navratna Company criteria, the company must have Miniratna status, with 4 independent board directors.

  • Question 2/10
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    In April 2023, who among the following has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Association of Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs)?
    Solutions

    * The correct answer is 'Hari Hara Mishra'.

    Other information:

    * Association of Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) has appointed Hari Hara Mishra as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

    * He has started his career with the State Bank of India in 1982 and worked there until 2004.

    * He is an experienced professional in the field of asset reconstruction.

    * The ARCs are the voice of all Asset Reconstruction Companies in India.

    * Currently, there are 28 ARCs registered with the Reserve Bank of India.

  • Question 3/10
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    Who is the author of the book titled, 'Smoke and Ashes: A Writer’s Journey Through Opium’s Hidden Histories'?
    Solutions

    * The correct answer is 'Amitav Ghosh'.

    Other information:

    * A new book 'Smoke and Ashes: A Writer’s Journey Through Opium’s Hidden Histories' is all set to be released in India in July 2023.

    * This book was authored by Amitav Ghosh.

    * This book explores the opium trade's effect on world history and how it continues to hugely impact our lives today.

    * The book will be published by the HarperCollins India's Fourth Estate imprint.

    * Other Notable works: The Shadow Lines, The Glass Palace, The Hungry Tide, Gun Island, and The Great Derangement

  • Question 4/10
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    In April 2023, which of the following organizations was awarded the Steel Ministry’s "Ispat Rajbhasha Samman" for the year 2021-22?
    Solutions

    * The correct answer is 'Rashtriya Ispat Nigam'.

    Other Information:

    * Rashtriya Ispat Nigam (RINL) has bagged Steel Ministry’s "Ispat Rajbhasha Samman" for the year 2021-22.

    * The award was presented by the MoS for Steel and Rural Development Faggan Singh Kulaste to CMD, RINL Atul Bhatt, in the meeting of Hindi Salahkar Samiti held at Srinagar.

    * During the ceremony, the minister also released RINL's March issue of Hindi In-house Magazine "Rashtriya Ispat Sugandh".

    * The members of Hindi Salahkar Samiti appreciated various activities being undertaken by RINL.

  • Question 5/10
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    In April 2023, which of the following organizations has signed an MoU with the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment for Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan?
    Solutions

    * The correct answer is 'Art of Living'.

    Other information:

    * The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment has signed an MoU with Art of Living as part of its Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.

    * The signing ceremony was held at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi.

    * This campaign will get a boost towards achieving drug sensitized India.

    * The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) has been implementing the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) to curb the menace of drug demand.

    * The Art of Living Foundation is a volunteer-based, humanitarian and educational non-governmental organization.

    * It was founded in 1981 by Ravi Shankar.

  • Question 6/10
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    What is the theme of World Intellectual Property Day 2023, which is observed annually on April 26 for creating awareness of intellectual property and its safeguarding?
    Solutions

    * The correct answer is 'Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity'.

    Other Information:

    * The world commemorates World Intellectual Property Day on April 26 for promoting awareness of intellectual property and its safeguarding.

    * The theme for the 2023 celebration of World Intellectual Property Day is "Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity".

    * This day was initially proposed during the 33rd Assembly Session of the WIPO Member States in September 1988, and it was officially established on August 9th, 1999.

  • Question 7/10
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    Which of the following countries will host the third in-person Quad Summit on May 24, 2023?
    Solutions

    * The correct answer is 'Australia'.

    Other information:

    * Australia will host the third in-person Quad Summit in Sydney on May 24, 2023.

    * The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue comprises India, the US, Japan, and Australia.

    * It will be the first time when Australia will host the meeting.

    * The meeting will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, Japanese PM Kishida Fumio, and Australian PM Anthony Albanese.

    * The leaders will discuss issues on critical and emerging technologies, high-quality infrastructure, and global health.

  • Question 8/10
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    In April 2023, the State Bank of India (SBI) has opened its fourth exclusive branch for startups. In this context, which of the following Indian cities does not have SBI's startup branch?
    Solutions

    * The correct answer is 'New Delhi'.

    Other information:

    * The State Bank of India (SBI) has opened an exclusive branch for startups at the Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai.

    * This is the fourth startup-focused branch and the first in Mumbai after Bengaluru, Chennai, and Gurugram.

    * In Mumbai, the bank has entered into multiple MoU with the Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SINE) at IIT-Bombay, Centre for Incubation and Business Acceleration (CIBA), and S.P Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR).

    * The MoUs are aimed at providing a boost to the startup ecosystem in the region.

  • Question 9/10
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    In April 2023, the Y20 Pre Summit Meeting under G20 is being hosted by the Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs in which Indian city from 26th to 28th April 2023?
    Solutions

    * The correct answer is 'Leh'.

    Other Information:

    * The Y 20 Pre Summit Meeting under G20 hosted by the Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs is being organized from 26th to 28th April 2023 in Leh.

    * Five Y20 themes:

    1. Shared Future: Youth in Democracy and Governance

    2. Future of Work: Industry 4.0, Innovation & 21st Century Skills

    3. Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction: Making Sustainability a Way of Life

    4. Peace Building and Reconciliation: Ushering in an era of No War

    5. Health Wellbeing & Sports: Agenda for Youth

  • Question 10/10
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    In April 2023, who among the following has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court with effect from April 24, 2023?
    Solutions

    * The correct answer is 'Sarasa Venkatanarayana Bhatti'.

    Other information:

    * In the exercise of the power conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India, the President has appointed Justice Sarasa Venkatanarayana Bhatti as Acting Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court with effect from April 24, 2023.

    * He would replace the current Chief Justice S Manikumar, who will retire on the aforementioned date.

    * He served as a Judge from the Andhra Pradesh High Court and is presently working as the senior-most judge of the Kerala High Court.

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