Day15 Flashcards
US-based Hindenburg Research published a report accusing which business group for stock manipulation?
A) Aditya Birla group
B) ITC
C)Adani Group
D) Reliance Industries
A report recently published by Hindenburg Research has accused Adani Group of stock manipulation, improper use of tax havens and money laundering.
It has also raised concerns about the group’s mounting debts. The report has led to sharp erosion in the valuation of listed companies like Adani Enterprises, Adani Power, Adani Total Gas, Adani Transmission, Adani Ports & SEZ, Adani Green Energy and NDTV among others.
Which state is undertaking the Caste-Based Survey (CBS) in India?
A) Rajasthan
B) Bihar
C) Madhya Pradesh
D)Jharkhand
The first phase of the Caste-Based Survey (CBS) is completed in Bihar. The caste-based survey is being carried out in two stages.
The first phase was a household counting exercise, which has now been completed. The form for its next phase where information on people’s caste and socio-economic status will be collected, is being finalised.
What is the name of the first Indian space mission to observe the Sun?
A)Samyukth-L1
B)Rakshak-L1
C)Surya-L1
D)Aditya-L1
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is aiming to launch the Aditya-L1 mission by June or July 2023.
Aditya-L1 is the first Indian space mission to observe the Sun and the solar corona. Scientists at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru recently handed over one of the most challenging scientific payloads to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Who has been appointed as the new Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force?
A)Vivek Ram Chaudhary
B)Rakesh Kumar Singh
C)Birender Singh Dhanoa
D)Amar Preet Singh
Air Marshal A P Singh has been named the Indian Air Force’s new Vice Chief. He will succeed Air Marshal Sandeep Singh, who is retiring. Air Marshal A P Singh now serves as the Central Air Command’s Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief. On February 1, 2023, he will take over as Vice Chief. On December 21, 1984, he was commissioned into the IAF’s fighter stream.
Which Indian batsman has recently announced his retirement from cricket?
A) Murali Vijay
B) Dinesh Karthik
C) KL Rahul.
D) Subhman Gill
Murali Vijay, the India opener, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on January 30, 2023, calling an end to a senior career that spanned more than 16 years. Vijay played in the first two Tests of India’s 2018-19 tour of Australia, with the second Test in Perth being his farewell outing for the side. The Tamil Nadu opener made his Test debut against Australia during the 2008 Border-Gavaskar Trophy at home.
Who has been selected as the brand ambassador of NMDC recently?
A)P.V. Sindhu
B)Harmanpreet Kaur
C)Shafali Verma
D)Nikhat Zareen
Nikhat Zareen, World Boxing Champion and gold medalist at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to promote NMDC as its brand ambassador. NMDC is a national miner and India’s largest iron ore producer. Nikhat Zareen personifies the NMDC’s brand of power, courage, agility, and national pride.
Which state/UT’s tableau won the best tableau award for Republic Day 2023?
A)UP
B) Uttarakhand
C) Rajasthan
D)Maharashtra
Uttarakhand received first place for their tableau, with Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh coming in second and third place, respectively. The tableau for Uttarakhand included the state’s wildlife and religious landmarks. Reindeer, deer, and numerous birds were depicted roaming in the foreground of the tableau in the world-famous Corbett National Park. The Maharashtra tableau on Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav included “Sade Tin Shaktipithe” and “Nari Shakti,” while the Uttar Pradesh tableau featured Ayodhya Deepotsav.
According to the IMF World Economic Outlook report, what is India’s growth rate in 2023?
A)7.1%
B)6.9%
C)7%
D) 6.1%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expected India to be the fastest-growing major economy in FY24, maintaining its 6.1% projection in its latest World Economic Outlook, citing “resilient” domestic demand amid a tough external environment. According to the research, growth is likely to decline from 6.8% for FY23 and then rebound to 6.8% in FY25. India’s GDP growth rate is expected to be significantly higher than all its comparable economies, which is set to grow at 5.4% in 2023 and 4.5% in 2024.
In which city did National Child Science Congress begin?
A) Maharashtra
B) Pune
C) Ahmedabad
D) Kolkata
The 30th National Child Science Congress kicked off in Ahmedabad’s Science City. In the virtual presence of Education Minister Kuber Dindor, Secretary of Gujarat Science and Technology Department Vijay Nahera opened the Congress. The five-day congress is being hosted by the Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST), Gujarat Council of Science City, and SAL Education and will finish on January 31, 2023.
Which state announced giving monthly allowance to unemployed youth from the next fiscal year?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Gujarat
C) Maharashtra
D) Chattisgarh
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel announced on January 26, 2023, that unemployed youngsters in the state will be paid a monthly allowance beginning in the next fiscal year. The sum has yet to be determined, and a team is working on it. The chief minister also stated that beginning with the next fiscal year, each gram panchayat will be given $10,000 to organize tribal festivals in the Bastar division, Surguja division, and scheduled regions of the state.
