Tnpsc Current Affairs in English – 10th June 2023
1. Kakhovka Dam, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?
[A] Ukraine
[B] South Africa
[C] Australia
[D] New Zealand
Answer: [A] Ukraine
Kakhovka dam is a Soviet-era dam on the Dnipro River. This dam, which separates Russian and Ukrainian forces in southern Ukraine, was breached recently, unleashing floodwaters across the war zone. Ukraine’s military and NATO have accused Russia of blowing up the dam, while Russia has blamed Ukraine. Thousands of people have been evacuated from low-lying areas.
2. Which cyclonic storm developed over the east-centrali and Arabian Sea?
[A] Waferjoy
[B] Biporjoy
[C] Cyclejoy
[D] Centrejoy
Answer: [B] Biporjoy
The cyclonic storm “Biporjoy” has developed over the east-central and the nearby southeast Arabian Sea. It is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 115-125 kmph and gusts of 140 kmph. This is the second cyclone in the North Indian Ocean within three weeks, following Cyclone Mocha, reaching the intensity of a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm.
3. Which state road transport corporation has been conferred with which UITP Award?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Andhra Pradesh
Answer: [C] Kerala
UITP (Union Internationale des Transports Publics) award was conferred recently to the Corporation Kerala State Road Transport (KSRTC). UITP is the International Association of Public Transport and sustainable urban mobility. It was established in 1885.
4. ISRO along with which country hosted the International Conference on Spacecraft Mission Operations (SMOPS-2023)?
[A] USA
[B] Italy
[C] Israel
[D] France
Answer: [B] Italy
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), along with the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), hosted the International Conference on Spacecraft Mission Operations (SMOPS-2023). The conference aims to facilitate discussions among space agencies, industry partners, start- ups, and academia regarding advancements in space mission operations and ground segment automation.
5. Which state/UT conferred the ‘Green Champion Awards 2022’?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Assam
[D] West Bengal
Answer: [B] Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) recently conferred the Green Champion Awards 2022. It recognizes individuals, educational institutions, and businesses for their efforts in environmental preservation through the adoption of alternatives to single-use plastics. This award will be given in recognition of the excellent contribution towards Protection of Environment by the District Collectors during the financial year 2022-23.
6. What is Sea Ice?
[A] Frozen CO2
[B] Frozen sea water
[C] Frozen salt
[D] Frozen sugar
Answer: [B] Frozen sea water
Sea ice is frozen seawater which floats on the ocean surface. It undergoes a melting process during summer and then re-freezes during the winter season. It forms in both the Arctic and the Antarctic in each hemisphere’s winter. A new study revealed that Arctic may become sea ice- free in the summers by 2030s.
7. Which institution has recently released a set of guidelines regarding Generative AI in India?
[A] MeITY
[B] NASSCOM
[C] IIT Madras
[D] TRAI
Answer: [B] NASSCOM
The National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom) has released a set of guidelines Generative AI in India. The guidelines will be instrumental in defining frameworks and act as common standards for researching, developing, and using Generative AI. The guidelines contain certain obligations for researchers, developers, and users with emphasis on demonstrating caution throughout the entire lifecycle of a Generative AI solution.
8. As per the ‘The Energy Progress Report 2023’, achieving which SDG is challenging?
[A] SDG 1
[B] SDG 5
[C] SDG 7
[D] SDG 12
Answer: [C] SDG 7
‘Tracking SDG7: The Energy Progress Report 2023’ report was released by International Energy Agency (IEA), IRENA, UNSD, World Bank and WHO. According to this report, world is facing challenges in achieving UN-mandated Sustainable Development Goal 7 by 2030 due to factors such as elevated inflation, an unpredictable macroeconomic future, and concerns about mounting debt. SDG 7 is ‘Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.’
9. INS Trishul will take part in a commemorative event at which country to mark the 130th anniversary of the anti-apartheid struggle?
[A] South Africa
[B] USA
[C] UK
[D] Canada
Answer: [A] South Africa
The Indian Navy will take part in a commemorative event at Pietermaritzburg Railway Station near Durban to mark the 130th anniversary of the anti-apartheid struggle. INS Trishul will visit Durban to honor the incident and the 30-year re-establishment of diplomatic relations between India and South Africa.
10. Which state launched a portal to create Family ID under ‘One Family One Identity’ scheme?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Assam
[D] Odisha
Answer: [B] Uttar Pradesh
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a portal to create Family ID under ‘One Family One Identity’ scheme. The goal is to create a comprehensive database of family units of the state and to connect at least one member of each family with employment.
11. Which Edtech firm has tied up with Skill India mission, for its Digivarsity platform?
[A] Unacademy
[B] Byjus
[C] Teamlease
[D] Vedantu
Answer: [C] Teamlease
Teamlease Edtech, which is a company specializing in learning solutions, has collaborated with Skill India Mission, to launch a platform named Digivarsity. This initiative aims to enhance students’ employability by enabling potential employers to provide training while they are still in college. The firm aims to set up collaborations between employers and students in banking, ecommerce, manufacturing, logistics etc.
12. Perrotet’s mountain snake is endemic to which geographical region of India?
[A] Western Ghats
[B] Himalayas
[C] Gangetic Plains
[D] Thar Desert
Answer: [A] Western Ghats
Xylophis perroteti, commonly known as Perrotet’s mountain snake and is a striped narrow-headed snake in the family Pareidae. The species is endemic to Western Ghats and is restricted largely to the Nilgiris hills. Recently, it is identified that the survival of this species is at the risk due to roads and vehicular movements.
13. Which organisation has started aerial seismic survey to locate hydrocarbon deposits?
[A] HPCL
[B] OIL
[C] GAIL
[D] ONGC
Answer: [B] OIL
India’s oil exploration major Oil India Limited (OIL) begins aerial survey to locate hydrocarbon deposits. Aircraft for aerial seismic surveys will locate hydrocarbon deposits beneath areas that are difficult to cover terrestrially. OIL launched survey for unapprised areas of Jorhat, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Dima Hasao, Arunachal among others.
14. Malviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) of which city has been identified as National Centre for Earthquake Safety of Dams?
[A] Amritsar
[B] Jaipur
[C] Mumbai
[D] Bhopal
Answer: [B] Jaipur
Malviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) in Jaipur has been identified as the National Centre for Earthquake Safety of Dams. This is the first centre of its kind in the country. The centre will develop indigenous capabilities in making the country self-reliant in handling technology issues related to structural and earthquake safety of dams.
15. Which countries signed a USD 95 million Undersea Cable Connection Project to connect East Micronesia island nations?
[A] Japan, the US and Australia
[B] India China and Japan
[C] New Zealand, Australia and India
[D] Vietnam, Australia and Mexico
Answer: [A] Japan, the US and Australia
3 countries namely Japan, the US and Australia have recently signed a USD 95 million undersea cable project that will connect East Micronesia island nations to improve networks in the Indo- Pacific region. This project would involve laying of a new undersea cable, spanning around 2,250 kilometers which will link Kosrae in the Federated State of Micronesia, Tarawa in Kiribati, and Nauru to the existing cable landing point in Pohnpei, Micronesia.
16. What is Varunastra, which was recently tested?
[A] Surface to Surface missile
[B] Air to Water Missile
[C] Anti-submarine torpedo
[D] Patrol Vessel
Answer: [C] Anti-submarine torpedo
The Varunastra is an Indian advanced heavyweight anti-submarine torpedo. It is developed by Naval Science and Technological Laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian Navy. Recently, the torpedo was successfully test fired with a live warhead against an undersea target placed 40 km away in the Arabian Sea.
17. Which is the only state that has granted approval to biosafety research trials (BRL) of genetically engineered (GE) cotton hybrids?
[A] Kerala
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Haryana
[D] Assam
Answer: [C] Haryana
Out of the four states where locations for biosafety research trials (BRL) of genetically engineered (GE) cotton hybrids were selected, Haryana is the only one that has granted approval. Telangana and Gujarat have declined to issue no objection certificates (NOC) for conducting the trials during the 2023-24 cropping season, while Maharashtra has not yet provided a response.
18. Which country has recently announced that Russian and Chinese military aircraft entered its Air Defense identification zone (ADIZ)?
[A] Ukraine
[B] South Korea
[C] USA
[D] Japan
Answer: [B] South Korea
Recently South Korea recently announced that 4 Russian and 4 Chinese military aircraft have entered its ADIZ recently. An air defense identification zone (ADIZ) is the airspace of a country plus an additional wider area over land and water in which a country tries to identify, locate, and control any civil aircraft in the interest of national security.
19. Nand Baba Milk Mission is launched by which state?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Bihar
[D] Maharashtra
Answer: [A] Uttar Pradesh
In a bid to make Uttar Pradesh a leading State in the field of milk development and milk production, the State Government has launched the Nand Baba Milk Mission scheme at a cost of ₹1,000 crore. The scheme provides milk producers the facility of selling their milk at a reasonable price in villages through dairy co- operative societies.
20. ‘Prerna: The Vernacular School’, which was seen in the news, is located in which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Bihar
[C] Odisha
[D] Telangana
Answer: [A] Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first school in Gujarat’s Mehsana district is being developed as a model school called “Prerna” to inspire youth of the country. In this school, two children from each district in India will be enrolled to spend around a week in the school and they will be trained on how to live a evolved life.