Current Affairs: 3rd January 2023

Current Affairs: 3rd January 2023

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Current Affairs: 3rd JANUARY 2023

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1) India’s first underwater metro service, in which city, is expected to be completed by December 2023??

A. Lucknow
B. Kochi
C. Hyderabad
D. Kolkata

Solution:
The correct answer is Kolkata.
Key Points

  • India’s first underwater metro will begin operation in Kolkata.
  • India’s first underwater metro service, the East-West Metro Corridor project is expected to be completed by December 2023.
  • The metro line will connect Salt Lake to Howrah via Kolkata with a stretch below the Hooghly River.
  • The Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation is implementing the project.
  • The first metro rail system in India was also started in Kolkata from Dum Dum to Tollygunge in 1984.

Important Points

  • Kolkata Metro, which started its journey in 1984, is being expanded to cover the whole city and its outskirts.
  • Some rehabilitation works are in process and other issues are delaying the completion of the underwater metro project.
  • As far as the cost of construction of the underground metro is concerned, it costs about ₹ 120 crores per kilometer to build the tunnel but the manufacturing cost of the tunnel underwater, which is deep in the Hooghly river costs increased to around 157 crores by per kilometre.

2) On 30 Dec 2022, RBI launched the 2nd phase of the RBI’s medium-term strategy for strengthening regulatory and supervisory mechanisms called Utkarsh 2.0. The 1st strategy
framework was launched in which year??

A. 2017
B. 2018
C. 2019
D. 2020

Solution:
The correct answer is 2019.
Key Points

  • RBI on 30 December 2022 launched the 2nd phase of the RBI’s medium-term strategy for strengthening regulatory and supervisory mechanisms called Utkarsh 2.0.
  • The 1st strategy framework (Utkarsh 2022) covering the period 2019-2022 was launched in 2019.
  • Utkarsh has 6 Vision statements as well as Core Purpose, Values & Mission statements.
  • Collectively, they create a strategic guiding path.

Important Points

  • The Vision in Utkarsh 2.0 that will guide the Reserve Bank of India over the period 2023- 25 are:
    • Excellence in performance of its functions;
    • Strengthened trust of citizens and Institutions in the RBI;
      Enhanced relevance and significance in national and global roles;
    • Transparent, accountable and ethics-driven internal governance;
    • Best-in-class and environment-friendly digital and physical infrastructure; and
    • Innovative, dynamic and skilled human resources.
  • The desired outputs are proposed to be realised in terms of strategies calibrated through

3)Centre has approved Kalasa-Banduri project in which state?

A. Odisha
B. Karnataka
C. Kerala
D. Assam

Solution:
The correct answer is Karnataka.
Key Points

  • Centre approves Kalasa-Banduri project in Karnataka.
  • It is a dam designed to divert water from the Mhadei basin to the Mala-Prabha river basin.
  • The project is aimed at facilitating drinking water for 13 towns in drought-hit northern Karnataka.
  • These areas include Dharwad, Belagavi, Bagalkot and Gadag.
  • These regions together form the second driest region in the country after Rajasthan.
  • The project is facing opposition from Goa and Maharashtra.

Additional Information

Karnataka:

  • Chief Minister – Basavaraj Bommai.
  • Governor – Thaawarchand Gehlot.
  • Lok Sabha seats – 28.
  • Rajya Sabha seats – 12.
  • National Parks – Anshi National Park, Bandipur National Park, Bannerghatta National Park, Kudremukh National Park, Rajiv Gandhi (Nagarahole) National Park.
  • Dams – Alamatti Dam (Krishna River), Krishna Raja Sagara Dam (Kaveri River), Tungabhadra Dam (Tungabhadra River), Vani Vilasa Sagara Dam (Vedavathi River), Supa Dam (Kali river).
  • Registered GI: Channapatna Toys & Dolls, Mysore Sandal Soap, Mysore Jasmine

4) Who took the additional charge as Director General Border Security Force (BSF) on 31 December 2022?

A. Sujoy Lal Thaosen
B. Baskar Babu Ramachandran
C. Sanjay Singh
D. Santosh Kumar Yadav

Solution:
The correct answer is Sujoy Lal Thaosen.
Key Points

  • Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General Sujoy Lal Thaosen took the additional charge as Director General Border Security Force (BSF).
  • The incumbent BSF DG Pankaj Kumar Singh retired on 31 December 2022.
  • Sujoy Lal Thaosen is a 1988 batch officer of MP cadre.
  • ‘He will hold the ‘additional charge’ of BSF DG till the appointment of a regular DG of BSF or until further orders.

Additional Information

  • Recent Appointments:
    • The Reserve Bank of India has approved the reappointment of Baskar Babu Ramachandran as MD & CEO of Suryoday Small Finance Bank for three years with
      effect from January 23, 2023.
    • Indian Oil Officers Association (IOOA) has announced that Sanjay Singh has been elected all-India president of Indian Oil Officers’ Association.
    • The government of India appointed Santosh Kumar Yadav as the chairman of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on 26 December 2022

5) The foundation stone of the Central Detective Training Institute (CDTI) was laid in which state on 31 December 2022?

A. Gujarat
B. Kerala
C.Madhya Pradesh
D. Karnataka

Solution:
The correct answer is Karnataka.
Key Points

  • The foundation stone of the Central Detective Training Institute (CDTI) was laid at Devanahalli, Karnataka on 31 December 2022.
  • This will be 6th CDTI of the Bureau of Police Research & Development under the Home Ministry.
  • The 1st CDTI was set up in Calcutta in 1958.
  • The objective of the CDIT is to provide training to the police personnel up to the Deputy SSP rank.

Important Points

  • CDTI will serve the forensic needs of the neighbouring states of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa and the UT of Daman-Diu.
  • Under its charter, BPR&D has also started creating verticals in new areas added by Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

6)Who has been appointed as the chairman of AERB in December 2022?

A. Sundararaman Ramamurthy
B.Ajit Kumar Saxena
C.Dinesh Kumar Shukla
D.G Kamala Vardhana Rao

Solution:
The correct answer is Dinesh Kumar Shukla.
Key Points

  • Dinesh Kumar Shukla has been appointed as the chairman of AERB.
  • Shukla, former Executive Director of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) & Distinguished Scientist assumed the charge as Chairman, AERB on 31st December 2022.
  • He has been appointed on this post for a period of 3 years.
  • He is an internationally acclaimed expert in the field of Nuclear Safety.
  • He graduated from Government Engineering College, Jabalpur(M.P.) in Mechanical Engineering.

Additional Information
Recent Appointments:

  • Bombay Stock Exchange has appointed Sundararaman Ramamurthy as MD and CEO.
  • Ajit Kumar Saxena assumed the charge of Chairman-Cum-Managing Director of the public sector enterprise MOIL Limited on 30 December 2022.
  • G Kamala Vardhana Rao was appointed the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on 29 December 2022.

7)India to assume chairmanship of Wassenaar Arrangement from 1 January 2023. India joined the Arrangement in which year?

A. 2017
B. 2018
C. 2019
D. 2020

Solution:
The correct answer is 2017.
Key Points

  • India assumed chairmanship of Wassenaar Arrangement from 1 January 2023.
  • India will assume the chairmanship for one year.
  • The 42-member Wassenaar Arrangement is a voluntary export control regime that monitors transfers of conventional weapons and dual-use goods.
  • Ireland handed over the chairmanship to India.
  • India joined the Arrangement in December 2017 as its 42nd participating state.

Important Points

  • The Wassenaar Arrangement is a multilateral export control regime that works to promote transparency and greater responsibility in the transfers of conventional arms and
    dual-use goods and technologies through regular exchanges of information among its members.
  • The regime is aimed at tracking such transfers and preventing “destabilising accumulations” of conventional arms and dual-use goods.

8) Centre rolled out a new integrated Food Security Scheme on 1 January 2023. The new scheme will provide free food grains to over how many beneficiaries under National Food Security Act (NFSA) in 2023?

A. 65 crore
B. 72 crore
C. 81 crore
D. 93 crore

Solution:
The correct answer is 81 crore.
Key Points

  • Centre rolled out new integrated Food Security Scheme on 1 January 2023.
  • The new Scheme will provide free food grains to over 81 crore beneficiaries under National Food Security Act (NFSA) in 2023.
  • The Scheme will also ensure effective and uniform implementation of the Act.
  • Under the scheme, the Central Government will provide free foodgrains to all NFSA beneficiaries including Antyodaya Ann Yojana households & Priority Household persons.

Important Points

  • Free foodgrains will concurrently ensure uniform implementation of portability under the One Nation One Ration Card across the country.
  • The foodgrains will be provided through the widespread network of over five lakhs Fair Price Shops across the country.
    The Central Government will bear the food subsidy of more than two lakh crore rupees in one year

9)Which of the following launched the First 54 Starlink v2.0 satellites Into Space?

A. SpaceX
B. ISRO
C. NASA
D. ESA

Solution:
The correct answer is SpaceX.
Key Points

  • SpaceX launched the First 54 Starlink v2.0 satellites Into Space.
  • It was launched by SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle.
  • Satellites were launched into low Earth Orbit.
  • The SpaceX Falcon 9 was launched on 28th December 2022.
  • It took place from the SLC-40 launch pad of the US Air Force Base at Cape Canaveral.
  • Starlink satellites aim to provide internet in various parts of the world.

Additional Information

  • Space Exploration Technologies Corp. is an American spacecraft manufacturer, launcher, and satellite communications corporation.
  • It was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk.
  • It is headquartered in Hawthorne, California, United States

10) Delhi government approved its draft Solar Policy 2022. The 2022 policy revises the installed capacity proposed by the 2016 policy from 2,000 MW to 6,000 MW by which year?

A. 2025
B. 2027
C. 2030
D. 2032

Solution:
The correct answer is 2025.
Key Points

  • Delhi government approved its draft Solar Policy 2022.
  • The 2022 policy revises the installed capacity proposed by the 2016 policy from 2,000 MW to 6,000 MW by 2025.
  • It aims to increase the share of solar energy in Delhi’s electricity demand from the current 9 % to 25 % in 3 years – the highest in India.
  • It also aims to create a unified single-window state portal to provide information about the benefits of solar PV systems.

Additional Information

  • The operative period of the policy will be three years.
    The policy will now be put in the public domain for 30 days for comments from stakeholders.
  • The policy aims to create a unified single-window state portal managed by the Delhi Solar Cell that will provide information on the benefits of solar PV systems, processrelated guidelines, and timeline.

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