Tnpsc Current Affairs in English – 13th June 2023

1. Which north-east state/UT recently released the ‘District Good Governance Index (DGGI)’?

[A] Arunachal Pradesh

[B] Assam

[C] Sikkim

[D] Mizoram

Answer: [A] Arunachal Pradesh

The District Good Governance Index (DGGI) of Arunachal Pradesh was released recently. This is the first DGGI for a north-east State of India. The Index benchmarks governance in all 25 districts of Arunachal Pradesh on 65 indicators under 8 sectors. It was prepared by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) and the Arunachal Pradesh government.

2. Which space agency’s researchers conducted ‘Fried space food experiment’?

[A] NASA

[B] ISRO

[C] ESA

[D] JAXA

Answer: [C] ESA

“Parabolic flight” is the term used to describe the procedure in which the aircraft elevates itself from a minimum altitude of 20,000 feet. The ‘Fried space food experiment’ was conducted by European Space Agency (ESA) researchers by carrying out parabolic flight.

3. Which state/UT launched ‘Integrated Water Resources Action Plan-2023-25’?

[A] Rajasthan

[B] Kerala

[C] Haryana

[D] Odisha

Answer: [C] Haryana

The Haryana Government recently launched the integrated Water Resources Action Plan-2023-25. It will help strengthen water conservation efforts in the state. The plan aims to meet the twin challenges of water depletion and waterlogging. 3.14 lakh acres of area will be covered under crop diversification, which will save 1.05 lakh crore litres (7.6 percent) of water.

4. Which state government has been permitted to continue mining work in Gaula river?

[A] Assam

[B] Uttarakhand

[C] Jharkhand

[D] West Bengal

Answer: [B] Uttarakhand

The Gaula River, also known as the Gola River, is an approximately 500 km long river in India that originates in the Lesser Himalayas. Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has recently permitted Uttarakhand government to continue mining work Gaula river in Nainital district till June 30.

5. Which state is the host of the ‘National Conference on Recent Advances in School Education’?

[A] Telangana

[B] Punjab

[C] Madhya Pradesh

[D] Maharashtra

Answer: [B] Punjab

The 3-day National Conference on Recent Advances in School Education commenced at Dr. BR Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar in Punjab. It highlighted the best practice in the implementation of NEP 2020. It was organised by Sarvhitkari Shiksha Samiti, Punjab in collaboration with NIT Jalandhar.

6. India recently held a Maritime Partnership Exercise with which countries in the Gulf of Oman?

[A] France, UAE

[B] USA, Canada

[C] Australia, New Zealand

[D] Sri Lanka, Maldives

Answer: [A] France, UAE

The inaugural India, France, and UAE Maritime Partnership Exercise began recently, in the Gulf of Oman. It witnessed the participation of INS Tarkash and French Ship Surcouf, equipped with helicopters, French Rafale aircraft, and UAE Navy Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

7. Which term refers to the increased build-up of fat in the liver?

[A] Steatosis

[B] Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

[C] Cerebral palsy

[D] Ataxia

Answer: [A] Steatosis

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Diseases (NAFLDs) are a group of conditions characterized by excessive accumulation of fat in the liver cells, known as ‘Steatosis’, in individuals who consume little to no alcohol. The Health Ministry organized a webinar on Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Diseases (NAFLDS) to empower Medical Officers who were posted in Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCS), and District Hospitals.

8. Which institution is set to introduce new college degree titles, including a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in arts, humanities, management, and commerce?

[A] AICTE

[B] UGC

[C] NASSCOM

[D] NITI Aayog

Answer: [B] UGC

Section 22 of the UGC Act empowers the University Grants Commission to notify degree nomenclature. In line with the NEP 2020, the UGC is preparing to introduce a fresh selection of college degree titles, which will include a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in areas such as arts, humanities, management, and commerce.

9. Parker Solar Probe is associated with which space agency?

[A] ISRO

[B] NASA

[C] ESA

[D] JAXA

Answer: [B] NASA

Solar wind is a flow of energized particles originating from the sun’s corona, the outer region of its hot atmosphere, and traveling towards the Earth. The data collected by NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has discovered the source of the solar wind. The new study revealed that the solar winds originate from certain particular regions of the Sun.

10. Which bloc is associated with ‘Deal on Equitable Refugee Hosting’?

[A] ASEAN

[B] EU

[C] SAARC

[D] G-20

Answer: [B] EU

The European Union successfully reached an agreement to revise rules that would promote a more equitable distribution of asylum seekers among member states. This breakthrough followed negotiations between interior ministers of the European Union held in Luxembourg.

11. ‘Atlantic Declaration’ was recently adopted by which countries?

[A] USA and UK

[B] Australia and USA

[C] USA and Canada

[D] Japan and UK

Answer: [A] USA and UK

Atlantic Declaration was adopted recently by the USA and the UK. Its aim is to create strategic partnership between the two countries to counter threats posed by China, Russia and economic instability. It aims for cooperation on pressing economic challenges in areas like clean energy, critical minerals and artificial intelligence.

12. National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) acquired a constitutional status in which year?

[A] 2010

[B] 2012

[C] 2018

[D] 2022

Answer: [C] 2018

National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC), which acquired a constitutional status in

2018, recently revealed that states like West Bengal, Rajasthan, Punjab and Bihar are flouting reservation norms are OBCs. The NCBC is a constitutional body that comes under the aegis of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

13. Which institution released guidelines on ‘Default Loss Guarantee’?

[A] SEBI

[B] RBI

[C] IRDAI

[D] PFRDA

Answer: [B] RBI

Guidelines have been issued recently by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regarding the guarantee of default losses. The regulator has set a maximum limit of 5% on the first loan default guarantee (FLDG) that fintech companies can offer to their lending partners.

14. IPCEI, which was seen in the news, is associated with which bloc?

[A] G-7

[B] G-20

[C] EU

[D] ASEAN

Answer: [C] EU

Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) are crucial tools for executing the European Union (EU) Industrial Strategy. European Commission has granted approval for 8.1 billion euros in state aid for microelectronics and communication technology initiatives. These projects have been collectively recognized as an Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI), making them eligible for simplified EU state aid regulations.

15. Which institution released revised regulations to streamline the process of one- time settlements (0TS)?

[A] Ministry of Finance

[B] RBI

[C] IBA

[D] SEBI

Answer: [B] RBI

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced revised regulations to streamline the process of one-time settlements (0TS) with defaulters and technical write-offs of loans across all regulated entities. RBI has issued detailed quidelines requiring regulated entities to establish board- approved policies for OTS and technical write- offs, specifying the procedures, standards, and staff accountability within specified timelines.

16. Which country organised the ‘Mission Mode Cataract Surgery’ campaign? 

[A] Israel

[B] India

[C] Indonesia

[D] Italy

Answer: [B] India

‘Mission Mode Cataract Surgery’ campaign was organized across India for screening, testing and awareness about cataract. In the ‘Mission Mode Cataract Surgery’ campaign, the Union Health Ministry surpassed the target of 75 lakh cataract surgeries in 2022-23, with approximately 83 lakh surgeries conducted this year.

17. As per a recent report by SHCC, incidence of violence against healthcare workers increased in which country?

[A] India

[B] Mali

[C] China

[D] USA

Answer: [B] Mali

A report titled “Ignoring Red Lines: Violence Against Health Care in Conflict 2022” was released recently by Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition (SHCC), a group of international non-profits. It revealed that the incidence of violence against healthcare workers in Mali increased by more than two-fold in 2022 in comparison to the previous year, 2021.

18. Narengi Military Station is situated in which state/UT?

[A] West Bengal

[B] Assam

[C] Punjab

[D] Rajasthan

Answer: [B] Assam

Narengi Military Station in Guwahati, Assam, has become a crucial logistics hub for the Indian army in the Eastern region, aiding in the improvement of the logistics chain and operational readiness across the region. Spanning approximately 3300 acres, the military station plays a significant role in enhancing the army’s preparedness in the entire eastern theatre.

19. India concluded a roadmap for defence industrial cooperation with which country?

[A] Japan

[B] USA

[C] Australia

[D] France

Answer: [B] USA

India and the United States concluded an ambitious roadmap for defence industrial cooperation to fast-track technology tie-ups and co-production of military platforms. This move aims to counter China’s increasingly aggressive behaviour in the Indo-Pacific region.

20. Which state commissioned the K-FON Fibre Optic Network Project?

[A] Karnataka

[B] Kerala

[C] Assam

[D] Telangana

Answer: [B] Kerala

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan commissioned the first phase of the Kerala Fibre Optic Network (K-FON). The project is aimed at providing free Internet access to 20 lakh below poverty line (BPL) families and connecting 30,000 government institutions, as well as providing Internet connection at nominal rate to the public.