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1)Which of these states has implemented the Salokha Yojana?
A. Maharashtra
B. Rajasthan
C. Gujarat
D. Punjab
Solution:
The correct answer is Maharashtra.
In News
Salokha Yojana implemented in Maharashtra.
Key Points
- A ‘Salokha Yojana’ has been implemented in Maharashtra.
It gives farmers an opportunity to exchange their agricultural land in exchange for a nominal registration fee of Rs 1,000 and stamp duty of Rs 1,000. - In the scheme, the possession of the agricultural land of the first farmer should be with the second farmer.
Additional Information
- About Maharashtra:
- Maharashtra is a state in the western peninsular region of India occupying a
substantial portion of the Deccan Plateau. - Governor: Ramesh Bais
- Capital: Mumbai
- Chief Minister: Eknath Shinde
2)Chris Messina, who invented hashtags, has resigned from ________.
A. Twitter
B. Google
C. Microsoft
D. Instagram
Solution:
The correct answer is Twitter.
In News
Chris Messina, creator of the Hashtag, quits Twitter.
Key Points
- Chris Messina, the man credited with inventing the hashtag, has announced that he is quitting Twitter.
- Messina is a former Google employee who came up with the idea of using the “#” symbol to create a way to organize and search for tweets back in 2007.
- Twitter, Inc., is an American social media company based in San Francisco, California.
Additional Information
- About Twitter:
- Founders: Jack Dorsey, Evan Williams, Biz Stone, Noah Glass
- Founded: 21 March 2006
- CEO: Elon Musk
- Headquarters: San Francisco, California, United States
3)Which two organizations recently signed an MoU to collaborate on advanced technologies for energy security in hydrocarbon exploration and renewable energy?
A. ONGC and DRDO
B. IOCL and NTPC
C. CSIR and Oil India
D. GAIL and BPCL
Solution:
The correct answer is CSIR and Oil India.
In News
CSIR and OIL sign an umbrella Memorandum of Understanding.
Key Points
- The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi and Oil India Ltd. (OIL), a Navaratna NOC inked an umbrella MoU.
- This will be a collaborative arrangement between labs of CSIR and OIL.
- The objective of the MoU is to facilitate collaboration for pursuing research in advanced technologies for energy security.
Additional Information
- About CSIR:
- The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research was established by
the Government of India in September 1942 as an autonomous body. - CSIR is also among the world’s largest publicly funded R&D organisation which is pioneering sustained contribution to S&T human resource development in the country.
- About Oil India:
Oil India Limited is a central public sector undertaking under the ownership of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India. - Headquarters: Noida
- Founded: 18 February 1959
4)Which of these state governments has approved amendments in Atal Residential School Scheme?
A. Bihar
B. West Bengal
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Karnataka
Solution:
The correct answer is Uttar Pradesh.
In News
UP Govt approves amendments in Atal Residential School Scheme.
Key Points
- UP govt has approved a proposal seeking amendments to the Atal Residential School Scheme.
- The amendments will help children impacted by Covid-19 avail the benefits of the scheme.
- The Atal Residential School Scheme aims to provide quality and free education to children of poor labourers.
- Under the scheme, free quality residential education from classes 6 to 12 will also be provided.
Additional Information
- Bihar
- CM: Bihar
- Governor: Rajendra Arlekar
- West Bengal
- CM: Mamata Banerjee
- Governor: C. V. Ananda Bose
- Uttar Pradesh
- CM: Yogi Adityanath
- Governor: Anandiben Patel
- Karnataka:
- CM: Basavaraj Bommai
- Governor: Thawar Chand Gehlot
5)Foreign Minister of which of these countries is visiting India in May 2023?
A. Pakistan
B. Oman
C. Turkey
D. Kazakhstan
Solution:
The correct answer is Pakistan.
In News
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto to visit India.
Key Points
- Bilawal Bhutto, the Foreign Minister of Pakistan, is set to visit India on May 4, 2023.
- This marks the first visit by any Pakistani leader since Nawaz Sharif’s visit in 2014.
- He will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) foreign ministers’ meeting in Goa.
- India currently holds the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) presidency.
Additional Information
- About SCO:
- The SCO is a regional organization founded in 2001 by China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
- India and Pakistan joined as full members in 2017.
The SCO has two main bodies: the Council of Heads of State and the Council of Foreign Ministers. - India currently holds the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) presidency.
6)Who amongst these have resigned as the UK Deputy Prime Minister?
A. Dominic Raab
B. Theresa May
C. Jeremy Corbyn
D. None of these
Solution:
The correct answer is Dominic Raab.
In News
UK Deputy PM Dominic Raab resigns.
Key Points
- UK Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Dominic Raab resigned on 21 April 2023.
- Dominic Rennie Raab is a British politician who has served as Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Secretary of State for Justice, and Lord Chancellor since October 2022, having previously served from 2021 to September 2022.
- He has been Member of Parliament for Esher and Walton since 2010.
Additional Information
- About UK:
The United Kingdom, made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, is an island nation in northwestern Europe. - The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy.
- Capital: London
- Prime Minister: Rishi Sunak
- Monarch: Charles III
7)Sabkat Malik has become the first Kashmir’s female to be selected to represent India in ________ International Federation’s World Championship.
A. Taekwondo
B. Ju-Jitsu
C. Javelin
D. Gymnastic
Solution:
The correct answer is Ju-Jitsu.
In News
Kashmir’s first female Ju-Jitsu player to represent India.
Key Points
- A 20-year-old girl Sabkat Malik who hails from the Vijjhara area of Kashmir’s Bandipora district has been selected to represent India in Ju-Jitsu International Federation’s World Championship.
- The event scheduled in Mongolia in 2023.
- She has played at the national level nine times.
- She has won 6 gold medalists and 3 silver medals at the national level so far.
8)Who has become the first woman officer of the Indian Air Force to receive a gallantry award?
A. Deepika Misra
B. Shaliza Dhami
C. Avani Chaturvedi
D. Gunjan Saxena
Solution:
The correct answer is Wing Commander Deepika Misra.
In News
Wg Cdr Deepika Misra: 1st woman IAF officer to get Gallantry award
Key Points
- Wing Commander Deepika Misra has become the first woman Air Force officer to receive a gallantry medal.
- President had conferred Vayu Seva Medal for gallantry on her at Independence Day in 2022 and she received the medal from IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari at an investiture ceremony held in New Delhi.
- A total of 58 personnel received gallantry awards on 20 April 2021.
Additional Information
- About Gallantry Awards:
Post-independence, first three gallantry awards namely Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra were instituted by the Government of India on 26th January, 1950 which were deemed to have effect from the 15th August, 1947. - Thereafter, other three gallantry awards i.e. Ashoka Chakra Class-I, Ashoka Chakra Class-II and Ashoka Chakra Class-III were instituted by the Government of India on 4th January, 1952, which were deemed to have effect from the 15th August, 1947.
- These awards were renamed as Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra respectively in January, 1967.
9)Erling Haaland has become youngest player to score 35 goals in UEFA Championships. Which team did he play for?
A. Manchester United
B. Borussia Dortmund
C.Paris Saint-Germain
D. Real Madrid
Solution:
The correct answer is Borussia Dortmund.
In News
Erling Haaland becomes youngest player to score 35 goals in UEFA.
Key Points
- Erling Haaland has made history by becoming the youngest player ever to score 35 goals in the UEFA Champions League.
- He achieved the feat in Borussia Dortmund’s quarterfinal match against Manchester City,.
- At the age of just 20 years and 231 days, Haaland broke the previous record held by Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi, who had achieved the milestone at the age of 24 years and 286 days.
Additional Information
- About UEFA Champions League:
The UEFA Champions League is an annual club association football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations. - It is contested by top-division European clubs.
- Founded: 1955; 68 years ago; (rebranded in 1992)
- Founders: Gabriel Hanot, Jacques Ferran
10)Which state is conducting the second phase of the caste-based census?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Bihar
C.Madhya Pradesh
D. Rajasthan
Solution:
The correct answer is Bihar.
In News
Second phase of caste-based census begins in Bihar.
Key Points
- The second phase of the caste-based census in Bihar has begun.
- This census will continue until May 15, 2023.
- The first phase of the census took place from June to July 2021.
- The second phase will cover more than 80,000 villages in Bihar.
- Over 1.14 lakh personnel have been deployed for the census.
- This census is being conducted after 91 years.
Additional Information
- About Bihar:
- Bihar is a state in East India, bordering Nepal.
- It is divided by the River Ganges, which floods its fertile plains.
- Capital: Patna
- Chief Minister: Nitish Kumar
- Governor: Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
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