Current Affairs: 21th APRIL 2023
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Let us have a look at Today’s Questions:-
1)A rare hybrid solar eclipse will be observed on 20 April 2023. It occurs only a few times per
A. year
B. century
C. decade
D. month
Solution:
The correct answer is century.
In News
- Rare Hybrid Solar Eclipse to be observed on 20 April 2023.
Key Points
- A rare hybrid solar eclipse is set to occur on 20 April 2023, visible from parts of South America, Africa, and Antarctica.
- This kind of eclipse is also known as the Ningaloo Eclipse.
- It appears as both an annular and a total eclipse at different points on Earth.
- In an annular eclipse, the moon appears smaller than the sun and creates a “ring of fire” around the sun.
Additional Information
- A hybrid solar eclipse is a rare type of eclipse that occurs only a few times per century.
- As per NASA, hybrid eclipses shift from annular to total due to our planet’s curve.
- A total eclipse occurs when the moon completely obscures the sun, whereas an annular eclipse occurs when the moon obscures the sun but appears smaller, leaving the outline of a solar ring and the rare hybrid eclipse takes place when both occur at the same time.
2)India and Canada have agreed to work on defence relationship. Which of the following areas of defense technology transfer were discussed between India and Canada?
A. Aircraft manufacturing
B. Naval shipbuilding
C. Cybersecurity
D. All of the above
Solution:
The correct answer is all of the above.
In News
India and Canada agree to work on defence relationship.
Key Points
- India and Canada have reached an agreement to enhance their defence relationship.
- The agreement includes collaborating on military research and development, as well as information sharing on defence technologies.
- The two countries have committed to conducting joint military exercises and training programs.
- The defence agreement also aims to deepen economic ties between India and Canada.
Additional Information
- About Canada:
- Canada is a country in North America.
Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, making it the world’s second-largest country by total area, with the world’s longest coastline. - Capital: Ottawa
- Prime Minister: Justin Trudeau
3)What is the objective of the first Global Buddhist Summit being held in News Delhi?
A. To promote tourism in India
B. To spread awareness about Buddhism worldwide
C. To deal with contemporary challenges
D. To discuss ways to bring philosophic changes
Solution:
The correct answer is to deal with contemporary challenges.
In News
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate first Global Buddhist Summit.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first Global Buddhist Summit in New Delhi on April 20, 2023.
- The Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation will host the two-day Summit.
- The theme of the Summit is Responses to Contemporary Challenges: Philosophy to Praxis.
- Leaders from over 20 countries will participate in the summit.
Additional Information
- The summit will see the participation of eminent Buddhist monks, scholars and delegates from various parts of the world.
- It will be the first of its kind, given its scale and the stature of participants.
- It will be hosted by the Union Ministry of Culture along with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC).
- Delegates from Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Russia, among others, will attend the event.
4)The Government has decided to introduce Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023. Its purpose is to ________.
A. To promote documentaries in the film industry
B. To introduce new censorship laws in the film industry
C. To curb piracy and protect the rights of filmmakers
D. To ban the production of certain types of films
Solution:
The correct answer is to curb piracy and protect the rights of filmmakers.
In News
Government to introduce Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023.
Key Points
- The Indian government has decided to introduce the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023 to tackle piracy in the film industry.
- The bill proposes stricter penalties for piracy-related offenses, including imprisonment and hefty fines.
- It also aims to establish a framework for the certification of cinematograph films and regulate their exhibition and distribution.
- The purpose of the Bill is to ensure that content is not affected by piracy and safeguards the interest and investments of producers and filmmakers.
- The Bill proposes imprisonment ranging from three months to three years and a fine of Rs 3-10 lakh which may extend to a sum of up to 5 per cent of the audited gross production cost of the film, to prevent film piracy.
- Under the proposed amendments pertaining to the certification of films under the ‘unrestricted public exhibition’, the Bill has introduced new film certification categories including ‘U’ or universal, ‘U/A 7+’, ‘U/A 13+’, and ‘U/A 16+’, besides an ‘A’ rating for content restricted for viewing by only adults.
5)The 8th India-Thailand Defence Dialogue was held on April 20, 2023. What was the purpose of it?
A. To improve relations between India and Thailand
B. To discuss military cooperation and security issues
C. To establish a new military alliance in Asia
D. To plan a joint military exercise with other countries
Solution:
The correct answer is to discuss military cooperation and security issues.
In News
8th India-Thailand Defence Dialogue to be held in Bangkok on April 20, 2023.
Key Points
- The 8th India-Thailand Defence Dialogue will be held in Bangkok on 20 April 2023.
- Special Secretary in the Ministry of Defence Nivedita Shukla Verma will co-chair the meeting with Deputy Permanent Secretary for Defence, Thailand General Nuchit Sribunsong.
- During the dialogue, they will review the defence cooperation and explore new initiatives to further strengthen bilateral engagements.
Additional Information
- About Thailand:
Thailand is a country located in Southeast Asia, bordered by Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia, with a coastline along the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea. - The capital city of Thailand is Bangkok.
- The PM of Thailand is Prayut Chan-o-cha.
- Thailand has a constitutional monarchy system of government, with King Maha Vajiralongkorn (also known as King Rama X) as the current monarch.
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