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May 4 2023 Flashcards

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A 21-volume Braille version of an
__ dictionary that in total weighs more than 80 kg has become the world’s largest lexicon.

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Assamese-English

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  1. __ confirmed as __ th president of World Bank
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  1. Ajay Banga, 14th
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  1. The cumulative total expenditure for adapting to climate change in India is estimated to reach __ lakh crore (at 2011-12 prices) by 2030, the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) DEPR said in its Report on Currency & Finance 2022-23.
  2. Expand DEPR
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  1. 85.6
  2. Department of Economic and Policy Research
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(1), a 2012 Olympic silver medalist in the men’s 800 meters, has been banned for three years for doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit said in a ruling published on Wednesday.
The runner from (2) tested positive for the banned substance GW1516 last year in the run-up to the track world championships.
3. Capital of (2)

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  1. Nijel Amos
  2. Botswana
  3. Gaborone
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Significance of May 4

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  1. Coal Miners Day(India)
    History: The date of May 4th is significant as it commemorates the day when the first underground coal mine in India was inaugurated at Raniganj, West Bengal, in 1907.
  2. International Firefighters Day
    History: In 1999, International Firefighters Day was established to pay tribute to the courage and sacrifices made by firefighters worldwide. The inspiration for this annual commemoration came from the tragic loss of five Australian firefighters who lost their lives in a wildfire while carrying out their duties. Despite being dispatched for assistance, Jason Thomas, Chris Evans, Gary Vredeveldt, Matthew Armstrong, and Stuart Davidson perished while battling the fire. As a result of this unfortunate incident, International Firefighters Day was created.
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  1. The MCRP is a Rs 12,721-crore initiative by the BMC to link __
  2. Expand MCRP
  3. Expand BMC
  4. The most significant feature of the project is the construction of India’s first __ , which is set to open by __
  5. The 2.07-kilometer twin tunnels run 17-20 meters below sea level, connecting __ via the Arabian Sea, Girgaon Chowpatty, and Malabar Hill.
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  1. Marine Drive to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link.
  2. Mumbai Coastal Road Project
  3. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
  4. undersea tunnel, November 2023.
  5. Girgaon to Priyadarshini Park
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Indian government has launched Operation (1) to rescue stranded citizens from capital of Sudan and elsewhere.
2. Capital of Sudan

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  1. Kaveri
  2. Khartoum
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Merchant payments over the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in India are expected to grow by 40 to 50 percent to reach $(1) by the fiscal year (FY) (2), according to a report by (3)

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(1) 1 Trillion
(2) 2026
(3) Bain & Company

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The Cannes Film Festival will honor __ with an honorary Palme d’Or for his outstanding career and contributions to cinema.

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Michael Douglas

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__ has collaborated with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to introduce face authentication for the Aadhaar-enabled Payment System (AePS) at its five lakh banking points.

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Airtel Payments Bank

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1.__ has announced two new initiatives aimed at supporting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in their digital transformation journey.
2. What are they?

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  1. Microsoft India
  2. (1) The first initiative, the SMB-focused website - Microsoft for Small and Medium Businesses, brings together business owners and entrepreneurs in India to network with peers, enhance their skills and achieve holistic growth.
    (2) The second initiative is the Digital Transformation Helpline, which offers dedicated support to help SMBs navigate their technological adoption and deployment journey.
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  1. The __ government has announced a new insurance scheme for toddy tappers called ‘Geetha Karmikula Bhima.’
  2. Under the new scheme, an insurance amount of Rs. __ will be deposited directly into the bank account of the family members of the deceased toddy tapper. The insurance amount will be disbursed within a week of the accident, which is much faster than the current ex-gratia process.
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  1. Telangana
  2. 5 Lakh
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1.__ will become the first Indian to participate in the FIM World JuniorGP World Championship.
2. He, son of seven-time National Champion Emmanuel Jebaraj, will race for Cuna De Campeones in his maiden FIM JuniorGP season. The first round of the 2023 season is scheduled for May 5-7 at the Circuit de Estoril in __.

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  1. Geoffrey Emmanuel
  2. Portugal
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  1. UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar launched a new recruitment portal called __ for Central University faculty, declaring it to be completely user-friendly and suitable for the needs of all the stakeholders in the recruitment process.
  2. Expand UGC
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  1. CU-Chayan
  2. University Grant Commission
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(1) bank has developed a technology named (2) to compete with ChatGPT in the artificial intelligence chatbot race.

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  1. Sber Bank of Russia
  2. GigaChat
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FAME India Scheme
1. Expand FAME
2. Ministry
3. Launch Year
4. Implementing Body
5. Objectives
6. The FAME India Scheme is divided into __ phases
7. What are those phases?
8. The phase 2 has extended until?

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  1. Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric vehicles
  2. Ministry of Heavy Industries
  3. 2015
  4. National Automotive Board under D/o Heavy Industry
  5. to incentivize electric vehicle manufacturers and associated industries to produce more electric vehicles domestically,
    to reduce vehicle emissions and air pollution levels, to establish an electric charging infrastructure,
    and to achieve a 30% conversion of total transportation into electric vehicles by 2030.
  6. 2
  7. Phase 1(2015 to 31,March,2019)
    Phase 2(April 2019 to March 31 2022)
  8. March 31 2024
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Khelo India Scheme
1. Ministry
2. Launch Year
3. Objective
4. The Scheme combines three previous schemes. What are they?
5. Eligibility age
6. Financial benefit

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  1. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
  2. 2018
  3. The scheme’s ultimate goal is to promote “Sports for All” and “Sports for Excellence,” creating a healthier and more active nation.
  4. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan (RGKA), Urban Sports Infrastructure Scheme (USIS), and National Sports Talent Search Scheme (NSTSS).
  5. 10-18
  6. Financial aid of Rs. 5 lahks annually for 8 years is provided to talented athletes in priority sports disciplines at different levels under the Scheme.
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  1. __ statue unveiled by Devendra Fadnavis in Mauritius
  2. Capital of Mauritius
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  1. Chhatrapati Shivaji
  2. Port Louis
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  1. The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister __ , has announced a monthly incentive of Rs 1,500 for women in the Spiti Valley.
  2. The incentive will be provided to all eligible women, including Buddhist nuns, above the age of __.
  3. This initiative is called the __
A
  1. Sukhvinder Sukhu
  2. 18 years
  3. Indira Gandhi Mahila Samman Nidhi

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