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May 2023 3 Flashcards

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  1. __ takes oath as Central Vigilence Commissioner
  2. CVC is an apex anti-corruption government body in India. It was granted statutory status in 2003 under __.
A
  1. Pravin Kumar Srivastava
  2. Central Vigilence Commission act,
    2003
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__ re-elected as President of Turkey

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Tayyip Erdogan

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__, India, has become the first municipal corporation in the country to adopt Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).

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Patna Municipal Corporation in Bihar

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  1. Despite demands from several communities to be counted as a separate religion, the next Census will only count __ as distinct religion options.
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  1. Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, Sikh and Jain
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Atal Bhujal Yojana (Atal Jal)
1. It is a central sector scheme launched by the Ministry of Jal Shakti in __ to improve the management of groundwater resources in select water-stressed areas.
2. The scheme has an outlay of Rs. 6000 crores, with 50% funding from the __ and 50% from the Government of India.
3. The scheme will be implemented from __.
4. Now the Government has decided to extend the scheme upto __.

A
  1. December 2019
  2. World Bank
  3. 2020-21 to 2024-25
  4. 2027
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__ presented with prestigious “Greentech Safety Award 2023 awarded for its outstanding contribution to improve workplace safety in the year 2022-23.

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Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL)

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  1. According to a report by aviation analytical firm, CIrium, __ is the most punctual airport in the world.
  2. The airport has recorded __ per cent on-time performance. It is the only airport to surpass the __% mark.
  3. This airport has topped the charts both in the ‘__’ and ‘__’ categories.
  4. In November 2022, it was ranked __ in the large airport category with an on-time performance of 88.44 percent.
  5. It was selected based on the actual gate departure service. More than __ flights have been reviewed around the world by Cirium.
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  1. GMR Hyderabad International Airport
  2. 90.43, 90%
  3. Global Airports and Large Airports
  4. Fourth
  5. 5 million
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  1. The __ has introduced the LEI system for issuers that have listed or are planning to list non-convertible securities, securitized debt instruments, and security receipts.
  2. Expand LEI
  3. The LEI is a __ code used to uniquely identify parties to financial transactions worldwide
A
  1. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
  2. Legal Entity Identifier
  3. 20-character alpha-numeric
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The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted approval to the proposed merger of __ and UBS Group AG. UBS Group AG, a Swiss-based multinational investment bank and financial services company with global operations, provides wealth management, asset management, investment banking services, retail and corporate banking. In India, UBS primarily focuses on brokerage services.

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Credit Suisse Group AG

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  1. Public sector banks (PSBs) in India have achieved a significant milestone in the financial year ended March 2023, with their cumulative profit crossing the Rs __-mark.
  2. This achievement marks a remarkable turnaround for the PSBs, which had collectively reported a net loss of Rs 85,390 crore in __.
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  1. 1 lakh crore
  2. 2017-18
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  1. __ has reportedly taken over from BharatPe as the global sponsor of the International Cricket Council (IC), a multinational financial services corporation based in the United States.
  2. Over the past year, Mastercard has been actively seeking to secure lucrative sponsorship deals and has already secured the title sponsorship rights for the __ international and domestic home fixtures from Paytm.
A
  1. Mastercard
  2. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
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The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) recently issued a notification clarifying that interest earned from __will not be subject to Tax Deducted at Source (TDS).

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Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC)

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  1. The Pulitzers are regarded as the highest honor that a U.S.-based journalist or organization can receive. The awards were announced by __, the administrator of the Pulitzer Prizes.
  2. There are __ Pulitzer Prizes.
  3. Public Service Associated Press, for the work of __.
  4. Breaking News Reporting Staff of the __.
  5. Investigative Reporting Staff of The __
  6. Explanatory Reporting __
  7. Local Reporting __
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  1. Marjorie Miller
  2. 22
  3. Mstyslav Chernov, Evgeniy Maloletka, Vasilisa Stepanenko and Lori Hinnant
  4. Los Angeles Times
  5. Wall Street Journal
  6. Caitlin Dickerson of The Atlantic
  7. Anna Wolfe of Mississippi Today
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Pulitzer Prizes: BOOKS, DRAMA & MUSIC
1. Fiction “Demon Copperhead” by __.
2. Drama “English” by __
3. History “Freedom’s Dominion: A Saga of White Resistance to Federal Power” by __
4. Biography “G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century” by __

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  1. Barbara Kingsolver (Harper)
  2. Sanaz Toossi
  3. Jefferson Cowie (Basic Books)
  4. Beverly Gage (Viking)
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23rd season of the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA)
1. Produced by __, this annual award ceremony recognizes outstanding contributions in the Bollywood film industry, including films, stars, filmmakers, and technicians.
2. Since its establishment in __, the IIFA awards have been held in different countries worldwide.
3. Best Film
4. Best Director
5. Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female)
6. Best Actor in a Leading Role (MALE)
7. Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)
8. Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male)

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  1. Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
  2. 2000
  3. Drishyam 2
  4. R Madhavan for Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
  5. Alia Bhatt for Gangubai Kathiawadi
  6. Hrithik Roshan for Vikram Vedha
  7. Mouni Roy for Brahmastra: Part One -
    Shiva
  8. Anil Kapoor for Jugg Jugg Jeeyo
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  1. Union Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurated the Centre of Excellence on __ at the ICFRE in Dehradun.
  2. Expand ICFRE
  3. __ is a body that provides leadership, best practices, research, support, training of trainers and skill training for a specific sector/s.
  4. __ - Indian Institute of Millets Research (IMR), Hyderabad.
  5. __ - Gurugram, Haryana.
  6. __- Shillong, Meghalaya.
  7. CoE for Dragon fruit -
  8. Serum Institute of India set up Co for __ in Hyderabad.
  9. Global Co in Affordable and Clean Energy launched in __
A
  1. Sustainable Land Management (CoE-SLM)
  2. Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education
  3. Center of Excellence (Co)
  4. Co for Shree Anna
  5. National Co in Green Port and Shipping
  6. India’s first Co in Online Gaming
  7. Bengaluru
  8. Infectious Diseases and Pandemic
    Preparedness
  9. IT Dharwad, Karnataka
17
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Nepal has designated the year __ as a “Special tourism year” to support the recovery of the country’s tourism industry.

A

2025

18
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Marking a significant milestone in the growing defense cooperation between India and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the (1) have arrived at (2) to commence the second edition of the naval exercise,(3).

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  1. INS TARKASH and INS SUBHADRA
  2. Port Al-Jubail
  3. ‘AL-MOHED AL-HINDI 2023.’
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  1. The 76th annual World Health Assembly was held at World Health Organization (WHO) Headquarters (HQ), Geneva, Switzerland, from __.
  2. The theme for 2023 is “ __ “
  3. The participation of __ in the 76th World Health Assembly highlighted India’s commitment to global health.
  4. __ was excluded from the WHO assembly due to opposition from China and Pakistan.
  5. Triple billion Targets: The goals of the Triple Billions are simple and straightforward. By 2023, WHO proposes to achieve
A
  1. 21st to 30th May 2023
  2. WHO at 75: Saving lives, driving health for all.
  3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Health Minister
  4. Taiwan
  5. 1 billion more people benefitting from universal health coverage.
    1 billion more people better protected from health emergencies.
    1 billion more people enjoying better health and well-being.
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National Green Hydrogen Mission
1. On __, the Union Cabinet approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission with an outlay of __ from __.
2. The overarching objective of the Mission is to make India a global hub for __ of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives.
3. __ programme was announced which includes incentives for manufacturing of electrolysers and production of green hydrogen.
4. India’s Green Hydrogen production capacity is likely to reach __ with an associated renewable energy capacity addition of about __ in the country, contributing to reduction in dependence on import of fossil fuels by __.
5. Achievement of Mission targets is expected to reduce a cumulative __ worth of fossil fuel imports by __.
6. Nearly __ of CO2 emissions are expected to be averted through production and use of the targeted quantum of Green Hydrogen by __.
7. Over __ in total investments and Creation of over __ jobs by __.
8. __ electrolyser capacity by __.

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  1. 4th January 2023, ₹ 19,744 crore, FY 2023-24 to FY 2029-30
  2. production, usage and export
  3. Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT)
  4. 5 MMT per annum, 125 GW, 2030
  5. ₹ 1 lakh crore, 2030
  6. 50 MMT per annum, 2030
  7. Rs. Eight lakh crore, Six lakh, 2030
  8. 60-100 GW, 2030
21
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India has set its sight on becoming energy independent by __ and achieving Net Zero by __.

A

2047, 2070

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