Day6 Flashcards
Who among the following has been appointed as NASA‘s new chief technologist?
A) Jignesh Kumar Jain
B)Humsa Venkatesh
C)Kamlesh Lulla
D)AC Charania
AC Charania, an India-American aerospace industry expert has been appointed as NASA‘s new chief technologist.
Which of the following state governments has passed a bill to provide women of the state the legal right of 30% reservation in public services and posts?
A) Kerela
B) Rajasthan
C) Uttarakhand
D) Karnataka
Governor of Uttarakhand Lt. Gen (retd) Gurmit Singh gave the nod to a Bill that gives 30% reservation to the native women of the State.
Hugo Lloris announced his retirement from International football in January 2023, he played for which of the following national team?
A) Bangladesh
B) England
C) France
D) Argentina
France’s World Cup-winning captain Hugo Lloris announced his retirement from international football at the age of 36. The Tottenham goalkeeper made a record 145 appearances for France and captained Les Bleus as they won the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
The book, “Jadunama” authored by Arvind Mandloi was launched in January 2023, the book is written on who among the following?
A)Javed Akhtar
B)Shah Rukh Khan
C)Amitabh Bachan
D)Dilip Kumar
Jadunama, a book written on veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar by Arvind Mandloi, was released. Gulzar unveiled “Jadunama”, a coffee table book that draws its title from Akhtar’s nickname Jadu.
The defence ministry approved three procurement proposals, including that of Helina anti-tank guided missiles, at a total cost of ________________.
A)Rs 1,276 cr
B)Rs 2,276 cr
C)Rs 3,276 cr
D)Rs 4,276 cr
Defence Ministry approves proposals worth Rs 4,276-cr for anti-tank, air defence missile systems The Rajnath Singh-led Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) gave clearance for three capital acquisition proposals – two for the Indian Army and one for the Navy.
What is the new name of the new Integrated Food Security Scheme?
A)Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana
B)Pradhan Mantri Antodaya Ann Yojana
C)Pradhan Mantri Ann Raksha Yojana
D)Pradhan Mantri Vikas YojanaThe Centre has named the new Integrated Food Security Scheme as Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana, PMGKAY.
The Centre has named the new Integrated Food Security Scheme as Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana, PMGKAY.
The Union Cabinet had approved new integrated food security scheme for providing free foodgrains to Antodaya Ann Yojna (AAY) and Primary Household (PHH) beneficiaries.
Which state is the host of the 26th National Youth Festival?
A) Kerela
B) Karnataka
C) Bihar
D) West Bengal
The 26th National Youth Festival is scheduled in the twin cities of Hubballi – Dharwad in Karnataka from 12th to 16th January.
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur said that the theme of this year’s Youth Festival is ‘Vikasit Yuva, Vikasit Bharat’. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the National Youth Festival-2023 on 12th January, on the Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
Which country has the world’s most powerful passport, as per the Henley Passport Index 2023?
A) USA
B)Japan
C) Spain
D)Uk
Japan continues to top the list of the world’s most powerful passport for the year 2023, according to the Henley Passport Index report 2023.
Japanese citizens can travel to as many as 193 countries visa-free or visa-on-arrival access destinations around the world. The second spot is shared by Singapore and South Korea. Indian passport ranks 85th in the world’s most powerful passport index 2023 and gives visa-free entry to 59 destinations.
India signed a MoU to enhance cooperation in training of diplomats, with which country?
A) Panama
B) Malaysia
C) UAE
D) Maldives
India and Panama have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the training of diplomats.
External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with Panama’s Foreign Minister Janaina Tewaney Mencomo in Indore. The Minister from Panama participated in the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention.
Road Transport and Highways Ministry observes Road Safety Week in which month?
A) December
B) January
C) February
D) November
Union Road Transport and Highways Ministry observes Road Safety Week from 11th to 17th of January.
During the Week, various activities is being organised throughout the Country to create awareness among general public. Ministry will conduct several activities including Nukkad Nataks (Street Shows) and Sensitization Campaigns at various locations.
