Tnpsc Current Affairs in English – 10th May 2023
1. Meiteis are the largest ethnic group of which state/UT?
[A] Assam
[B] Manipur
[C] West Bengal
[D] Madhya Pradesh
Answer: [B] Manipur
The Meities are the largest ethnic group of Manipur. The recent clash at various regions in Manipur is attributed to the long-standing tensions between Meitei community and the state’s hill tribes. The unrest in Manipur state erupted on Wednesday after a protest march organised by the Kuki tribal group sparked clashes with the Meitei non-tribal group.
2. Indira Gandhi Mahila Samman Nidhi was launched in which state/UT?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Meghalaya
Answer: [B] Himachal Pradesh
The Himachal Pradesh Government has decided to provide Rs.1,500 each month to all women aged 18 to 60 years in Spiti valley as Indira Gandhi Mahila Samman Nidhi. The eligible women include Chhomos/nuns. The cabinet also gave its nod to introduce e-stamping in the State for the collection of stamp duty to promote ease of doing business.
3. Which country hosted the ‘Petersberg Climate Dialogue’?
[A] USA
[B] Germany
[C] Ukraine
[D] Australia
Answer: [B] Germany
Petersberg Climate Dialogue is an annual forum that took place in the month of May this year, ahead of the UN Climate Conferences. It is a high-level political and international forum. This year, PCD series was co-hosted in Berlin by Germany and the United Arab Emirates – the incoming COP28-Presidency.
4. Whiich state/UT has recently set up a ‘Directorate of Minority Affairs’?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Nagaland
[C] West Bengal
[D] Odisha
Answer: [B] Nagaland
The state government of Nagaland has set up a Directorate of Minority Affairs under the Planning and Transformation Department. It will be responsible for managing various schemes and programmes under the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs.
5. Which state has set up a dedicated ‘Infrastructure Development Corporation’?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Maharastra
[C] Gujarat
[D] Karnataka
Answer: [B] Maharashtra
The state government has set up the Maharashtra State Infrastructure Development Corporation recently. Its purpose is to hasten construction of good quality roads across the state and ensure their maintenance and repairs.
6. Denisova Cave, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?
[A] Turkey
[B] Greece
[C] Russia
[D] USA
Answer: [C] Russia
Denisova Cave is a prehistoric cave situated in the range of Altai mountains, Siberia, Russia. A new method of non-destructive DNA extractionwas used to. analyse a Paleolithic deer tooth pendant, resulting the recovery of ancient human and deer genomes.
7. Horaglanis populi, which was found in Kerala, belongs to which species?
[A] Fish
[B] Spider
[C] Snake
[D] Turtle
Answer: [A] Fish
Horaglanis populi is a new species of blind catfish found in Kerala. Locally trained citizen scientists have discovered this new species in the state. This species of airbreathing catfish is endemic to India and they are found mainly in wells and underground water channels. It lacks pigmentation and eyes, like other cavefish.
8. President of India Droupadi Murmu launched the ‘Addiction Free’ campaign in which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Odisha
[C] West Bengal
[D] Bihar
Answer: [B] Odisha
President of India Droupadi Murmu has recently launched the ‘Addiction Free Odisha’ campaign. This campaign is organized by Brahma Kumaris Centre at Hatbadra, Mayurbhanj. The Brahma Kumaris are a spiritual movement that originated in Hyderabad, Sindh, during the 1930s.
9. What is the name of the inaugural cargo ship to the Myanmar’s Sittwe Port?
[A] MV-ITT LION (V-273)
[B] MV-ITT TIGER (V-273)
[C] MV-ITT BULL (V-273)
[D] MV-ITT CHEETAH (V-273)
Answer: [A] MV-ITT LION (V-273)
The MV-ITT LION (V-273) was flagged off recently from Kolkata. It is the inaugural cargo ship to the Sittwe Port of Myanmar. The port was built with India’s assistance under the Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project (KMTTP).
10. As per the Global Warming’s Four Indias, 2022″, what percent of Indians are concerned about Global warming?
[A] 58%
[B] 62%
[C] 72%
[D] 82%
Answer: [D] 82%
‘Global Warming’s Four Indias, 2022’ is a report that was released recently by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication and CVoter International, an Indian international polling agency headquartered in Delhi. Ac cording to this report, majority of Indians around 82 %, think that the governments should ramp up efforts on climate action.
11. ‘Global Network Against Food Crisis’ was founded in which year?
[A] 2012
[B] 2016
[C] 2020
[D] 2024
Answer: [B] 2016
‘Global Network Against Food Crisis’ was founded by the European Commission for International Cooperation and Development, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WEP) at the first World Humanitarian Summit in 2016. According to a report by this international alliance, the number of people experiencing acute hunger and requiring urgent food, nutrition and livelihood assistance has increased by 34 per cent from 2021 to 2022.
12. ‘STATCOM’, which was seen in the news recently, is associated with which field?
[A] Cryptocurrency
[B] Renewable Energy
[C] Sports
[D] Automobile
Answer: [B] Renewable Energy
The technology known as STATCOM, which is based on the PQ standard-IEEE519 and IEEE1459, has gained importance in recent times because of the rising need for renewable energy sources like solar and wind power. The STATCOM will help address issues like voltage fluctuations and instability when renewable sources are integrated to the power grid.
13. Which Union Ministry crganised an outreach program called ‘BizAmp’?
[A] Ministry of MSME
[B] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[C] Ministry of External Affairs
[D] Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs
Answer: [A] Ministry of MSME
The Union Ministry of MSME collaborated with NSIC Venture Capital Fund Limited (NVCFL) to organize an outreach program called BizAmp in Dimapur, Nagaland. The main objective of this program was to empower MSMEs in the North Eastern States and help them amplify their businesses by utilizing the benefits provided under the Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund.
14. “Vaisakh Purnima’ is associated with which religion?
[A] Hinduism
[B] Jainism
[C] Buddism
[D] Jainism
Answer: [C] Buddhism
Vaisakh Purnima is celebrated on 5th May this year. The Union Ministry of Culture will collaborate with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) to celebrate this occasion at the National Museum in New Delhi. Several programmes will be organised in Delhi and across the country to mark the ‘UN Day of Vesak’.
15. Which state has set up a ‘High-Level Committee on Restructuring and Re- organisation of State Police’?
[A] Assam
[B] Nagaland
[C] West Bengal
[D] Odisha
Answer: [B] Nagaland
The state government of Nagaland has set up a new high-level powered committee to assess the restructuring and re-organisation of Nagaland Police. This committee is headed by Director general of police (DGP) Nagaland Rupin Sharma, to review the existing structure and functioning of the Police Department in totality.
16. Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) was enacted in which year?
[A] 1992
[B] 2002
[C] 2012
[D] 2022
Answer: [B] 2002
The Indian government has expanded the scope of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 to include company establishment, property acquisition, and financial transactions carried out by chartered accountants, company secretaries, and cost and works accountants on behalf of their clients. These professionals will be responsible for examining clients’ sources of funds, ownership, and financial position, as well as recording the purpose of specified transactions. They will be held accountable under the PMLA if they assist in any transactions that violate the law.
17. Which country has deployed the Tu-160 strategic bomber, known as the Blackjack?
[A] USA
[B] Iran
[C] UAE
[D] Russia
Answer: [D] Russia
The Tu-160 strategic bomber hás been deployed in Ukraine by Russia. It is the world’s largest bomber, known as the Blackiack in NATO countries. It is a supersonic, variable-sweep wing, strategic bomber develop d by Russia’s Tupolev Design Bureau in the 1980s
18. Which institution released the “Is an End to Child Marriage Within Reach?” report?
[A] UNESCO
[B] UNICEF
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] WEF
Answer: [B] UNICEF
UNICEF recently released a report titled ‘Is an End to Child Marriage Within Reach?”. According to this report, while the rate of child marriage is declining, it is not enough. The present rate would mean that the practice will continue to exist for 300 more years. About 640 million girls, teens and women were victims of the practice of child marriage.
19. Which is the first US state to ban fossil fuels in New Buildings?
[A] New York
[B] Chicago
[C] Boston
[D] Detroit
Answer: [A] New York
New York has become the first state in the US to prohibit the use of natural gas and other fossil fuels in newest buildings, in a victory. The new law mnandates the use of eco-friendly technologies, such as heat pumps and induction stoves, in new housing developments across the state.
20. Which country introduced the ‘China Competition 2.0 Bill’?
[A] USA
[B] Australia
[C] Russia
[D] China
Answer: [A] USA
The China Competition 2.0 Bill was introduced recently by the U.S. Senate Democrats. It is expected to broaden the 2022’s Chips and Science Act. It seeks for limiting flow of advanced technology and investment to China; domestic economic investments; support for economic allies; and deterring China from any potential conflict with Taiwan.