Tnpsc Current Affairs in English – 13th 14th & 15th May 2023

1. Which institution released a report titled ‘Race to Net Zero’?

[A] UNEP

[B] UNFCCC

[C] UN ESCAP

[D] WEF

Answer: [C] UN ESCAP

Bangkok-based U.N. Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) recently released a report titled “Race to Net Zero”. According to this report, most of the countries in Asia-Pacific are “insufficiently prepared to face extreme weather events and natural disasters.

2. Which country hosted the First China-Central Asia Summit?

[A] China

[B] Kazakhstan

[C] Kyrgystan

[D] Tajikistan

Answer: [A] China

The inaugural edition of the China-Central Asia summit will be hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan are expected to take part in this summit. The 2022 China-Central Asia summit was held virtually.

3. Which state/UT launched the ‘Jaganannaku Chebudam programme’?

[A] Andhra Pradesh

[B] West Bengal

[C] Kerala

[D] Odisha

Answer: [A] Andhra Pradesh

As part of the Jaganannaku Chebudam programme, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy launched a toll-free helpline number 1902. It will provide quick and quality solutions for grievances regarding welfare schemes and government services. On sharing the grievance, a unique YSR (your service request) identity would be generated and regular updates would be shared.

4. Project-SMART’, which was seen in the news, is associated with which Union Ministries?

[A] Ministry of Urban Affairs-Railway

[B] Ministry of Agriculture-Rural Development

[C] Ministry of MSME-Commerce and Industry

[D] Ministry of Cooperation-Jal Shakti

Answer: [A] Ministry of Urban Affairs- Railways

Union Urban Affairs and Railways Ministries have signed an MoU with the Japan International Cooperati Agency (JICA) for ‘Station Area Development along Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail’ (Project-SMART). The proposed project seeks to develop surrounding areas of Mumbai – Ahmedabad High Speed Railway (MAHSR) Stations.

5. Cyber Surakshit Bharat is the initiative of which institution/Union Ministry?

[A] NITI Aayog

[B] NASSCOM

[C] Ministry of Electronics and IT

[D] Ministry of Science and Technology

Answer: [C] Ministry of Electronics and IT

The 36th CISO Deep-Dive training programme was organized by the National e-Governance Division (NeGD). Cyber Surakshit Bharat is the initiative of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). It was conceptualised with the mission to spread awareness about cyber-crime and build capacities of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOS).

6. Which country imposed the ‘Title 42’ order?

[A] Russia

[B] USA

[C] Ukraine

[D] Italy

Answer: [B] USA

The ‘Title 42’ order was imposed by the Trump Administration in 2020 to allow US authorities to expel migrants to Mexico without a chance to seek US asylum. The US administration says the COVID-era Title 42 will be replaced by enforcement of Title 8, which carries the potential for criminal prosecution, deportation and a five-year ban on re-entry.

7. ‘MiG-21 Jet’ was designed by which country?

[A] India

[B] Russia

[C] France

[D] USA

Answer: [B] Russia

The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21′ is a supersonic jet fighter and interceptor aircraft, designed by the Mikoyan-Gurevich Design Bureau in the Soviet Union. The aircraft that was inducted in India in early 1960s. The Indian Air Force is currently planning to phase out the remaining 3 squadrons of these fighter jets after numerous crashes and accidents.

8. Which institution released the ‘Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia’?

[A] World Bank

[B] IMF

[C] WEF

[D] ADB

Answer: [B] IMF

International Monetary Fund released the Regional Economic Outlook report, which predicted that economies in the Middle East and Central Asia will likely slow down this year because of high inflation and increasing interest rates. Increase in energy prices and food prices is cited as the reason for this slowdown.

9. ‘Science Media Communication Cell (SMCC)’ is associated with which Union Ministry?

[A] Ministry of Communication

[B] Ministry of Science and Technology

[C] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

[D] Ministry of External Affairs

Answer: [B] Ministry of Science and Technology

Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh recently reviewed the status of the creation of a Science Media Communication Cell (SMCC). This cell will be established to showcase success stories of all departments related to science.

10. ‘Tungnath temple’ which was seen in the news, is situated in which state/UT?

[A] Uttarakhand

[B] Odisha

[C] West Bengal

[D] Assam

Answer: [A] Uttarakhand

Tungnath temple, an ancient temple situated in Uttarakhand, is set to be declared a national monument. It is the third of the five Panchkedars of Uttarakhand. The Tungnath mountains form the Mandakini and Alaknanda river valleys.

11. Which space agency has developed the ‘Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor (EELS)’?

[A] ISRO

[B] JAXA

[C] NASA

[D] ESA

Answer: [A] NASA

Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor (EELS) is a snake- like robot that is developed by NASA. It will examine the surface of Saturn’s moon, Enceladus, and study its icy features. EELS uses a rotating propulsion unit that act as tracks, gripping mechanisms and propeller units underwater.

12. Which city organised its first FinTech Summit on the theme of “New Global Home to the Future of FinTech and Finance”?

[A] New Delhi

[B] New York

[C] Dubai

[D] Singapore

Answer: [C] Dubai

The inaugural edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit is held from May 8 to 9. The theme for the summit is “New Global Home to the Future of FinTech and Finance”. It served as the platform for more than 5,000 experts, policymakers, industry leaders among others. The summit was organised by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

13. Which space agency is set to launch ‘TROPICS’ Mission?

[A] ISRO

[B] NASA

[C] JAXA

[D] ESA

Answer: [B] NASA

NASA is set to launch a mission containing a constellation of CubeSats called Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation structure and storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats (TROPICS). The primary mission objective of TROPICS is to relate temperature, humidity, and precipitation structure to the evolution of tropical cyclone intensity.

14. ‘Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR)’ is situated in which state/UT?

[A] Gujarat

[B] Rajasthan

[C] Madhya Pradesh

[D] West Bengal

Answer: [C] Madhya Pradesh

Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR) is situated in Madhya Pradesh. 16 female and two male swamp deer were released recently into this tiger reserve. The reserve is located in the eastern Satpura hills. The swamp deer were brought from the Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh.

15. ‘Operation Trinetra’ was conducted in which state/ UT?

[A] West Bengal

[B] Uttarakhand

[C] Jammu and Kashmir

[D] Punjab

Answer: [C] Jammu and Kashmir

Operation Trinetra is a massive search operation that was launched to hunt down terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri. During this operation, a total of five soldiers lost their lives. It was conducted by the Indian Army along with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jammu and Kashmir Police.

16. What is ‘Cordyceps Sinensis’?

[A] Caterpillar

[B] Fungus

[C] Virus

[D] Bacterium

Answer: [B] Fungus

Cordyceps Sinensis, locally called yarchagumba, is a parasitic fungus that grows on the body of a caterpillar. It is harvested by villagers in Nepal and Tibet to be sold in neighbouring China, where it is used in herbal medicines.

17. ‘Nano-QUIC’ is a recently developed method to diagnose which type of diseases?

[A] Respiratory

[B] Neurodegenerative

[C] Digestive

[D] Cardiac

Answer: [B] Neurodegenerative

Nano-QuIC (Nanoparticle-enhanced Quaking- Induced Conversion) is a ground-breaking diagnosis method that will enable quick and accurate detection of neurodegenerative diseases Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, and chronic wasting disease in animals. It was developed by University of Minnesotal researchers.

18. ‘YUVA PRATIBHA’ event will be launched by MyGov in collaboration with which Union Ministry?

[A] Ministry of MSME

[B] Ministry of Culture

[C] Ministry of External Affairs

[D] Ministry of Tourism

Answer: [B] Ministry of Culture

YUVA PRATIBHA- Singing Talent Hunt will be launched by MyGov in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Culture. It is a unique opportunity for citizens across India to display their singing talent and skills and to gain national recognition.

19. ‘PMJJBY, PMSBY and APY’ were launched in which year?

[A] 2015

[B] 2017

[C] 2019

[D] 2020

Answer: [A] 2015

Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) have completed eight years. They were launched in 2015. Till date, PMJJBY recorded more than 16 crore enrolments, PMSBY recorded more than 34 crore enrolments and APY recorded around 5 crore subscribers.

20. Which Union Ministries organised the ‘ECHO Exhibition’?

[A] Women and Child Development-External Affairs Ministry

[B] Health and Family Welfare- MSME Ministry

[C] Jal Shakti- Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry

[D] Home Affairs- Defence Ministry

Answer: Women and Child Development-External Affairs Ministry

External Affairs Ministry ECHO (Economy with safe climate and health leads to greater opportunities) exhibition was organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs. It was organized at the sidelines of the 3rd Development Working Group (DWG) meeting of G-20.