1. What is the theme of ‘Vigilance Awareness Week 2023’?
A. Integrity and ethics
B. Say no to corruption, commit to the Nation 🗹
C. Stay Vigilant; Stay Honest
D. Information is Power
- The Vigilance Awareness Week, 2023 is being observed by the Central Vigilance Commission and all institutions across the country from 30th October till 5th November. This year the theme is Say no to corruption, commit to the Nation. Every year Vigilance Awareness Week is observed as an outreach measure to create greater awareness about the importance of integrity and ethics in public life.
2. ‘Operation Sesha’, which was launched recently, aims to curb the illegal trade of_:
A. Tortoises
B. Timber 🗹
C. Exotic Birds
D. Tusk
- Union Finance Minister launches phase IV of ‘Operation Sesha’ to curb the illegal trade of Timber, including Red Sanders. She launched this during the inaugural session of the first ever Global Conference on Cooperation in Enforcement Matters (GCCEM) in New Delhi. Delegates representing over 40 Custom Organisations participated in the event.
3. Saleemul Huq, who passed away recently, was associated with which profession?
A. Scientist
B. Climate Change Expert 🗹
C. Economist
D. Writer
- Professor Saleemul Huq, the director of the International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) in Dhaka, passed away at the age of 71. He was an esteemed expert in the fields of climate change, environment, and development. Professor Huq dedicated his work to establishing connections between climate change mitigation, adaptation, and sustainable development, with a focus on developing countries, especially the least developed nations (LDCs).
4. Which institution has mandated ‘penny drop’ verification for NPS fund withdrawal?
A. IRDAI
B. PFRDA 🗹
C. SEBI
D. RBI
- The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has made ‘penny drop’ verification mandatory for the withdrawal of funds by subscribers of the National Pension System (NPS), Atal Pension Yojana and NPS Lite as well as modifications in bank account details. Under the process, Central Recordkeeping Agencies (CRA) check the active status of the savings bank account and match the name in the bank account number with the name in the PRAN or according to the documents submitted.
5. As of 2023, which cricket team is the most successful in ODI World Cups?
A. India
B. Australia 🗹
C. England
D. South Africa
- India surpassed New Zealand with its 59th win to become the second-most successful team in the ODI World Cups, only behind Australia. Australia holds the record with 73 wins.
6. Sultan of Johor Cup is associated with which sports?
A. Cricket
B. Hockey 🗹
C. Basketball
D. Football
- The Indian junior men’s hockey team defeated New Zealand 6-2 to enter the semifinals of the Sultan of Johor Cup. Indian player Amandeep Lakra hit a hat-trick. The Sultan of Johor Cup is an annual, international under-21 men’s field hockey tournament held in Malaysia.
7. According to a recent WHO report, 188.3 million people in India suffer from which health condition, while only 37% get diagnosed for it?
A. Diabetes
B. Hypertension 🗹
C. Arthritis
D. Asthma
- The first district-level study on hypertension in India has identified disparities in healthcare, emphasizing the need for a more targeted approach to address this condition. It estimated that at least 4.6 million deaths in India can be prevented by 2040 if half of those with the condition manage to keep their blood pressure under control. According to a recent WHO report, 188.3 million people in India suffer from hypertension but only 37% get diagnosed, only 30% start treatment, and only 15% manage to keep their blood pressure under control.
8. The ‘Hiroshima AI process’, which was seen in the news, is associated with which bloc?
A. SAARC
B. G7 🗹
C. G20
D. ASEAN
- The Group of Seven (G7) industrial nations officially adopted a code of conduct for companies involved in the development of advanced artificial intelligence systems. Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) economies as well as the European Union, kicked off the process in May at a ministerial forum dubbed the ‘Hiroshima AI process’. The code aims to promote safe, secure, and trustworthy AI worldwide and will provide voluntary guidance for actions by organizations developing the most advanced AI systems.
9. Scientists have detected which disease in Antarctic region for the first time in Antarctica?
A. Avian Flu 🗹
B. Anthrax
C. Foot-and-mouth disease
D. Bluetongue virus
- Scientists from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) have made a significant discovery by detecting the presence of avian flu in the Antarctic region for the first time. This development has raised concerns about the health of remote populations of penguins and seals in the area. The discovery came after reports of potentially symptomatic birds and unexplained deaths, and subsequent tests confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).
10. As per a recent study, which planet may have undergone tectonic activity, 4.5 billion to 3.5 billion years ago?
A. Venus 🗹
B. Mars
C. Mercury
D. Jupiter
- A recent study suggests that Venus, frequently described as Earth’s sister planet, may have undergone tectonic activity approximately 4.5 billion to 3.5 billion years ago. It is proposed that plate tectonics could have played a crucial role in the formation of Venus’s carbon dioxide- and nitrogen-rich atmosphere.
11. ‘Rashtriya Gokul Mission’ is associated with which Union Ministry?
A. Ministry of Agriculture and Family Welfare
B. Ministry of MSME
C. Ministry of Women and Child Development
D. Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying 🗹
- Rashtriya Gokul Mission, India’s flagship program aimed at enhancing indigenous cattle breeds, was launched in 2014. Instead of enhancing the quality of all indigenous breeds as originally intended, the scheme has predominantly promoted one specific indigenous variety, the Gir cow, nationwide. This trend, if left unaddressed, could pose a risk to the genetic purity of indigenous cattle breeds throughout the country.
12. Which Indian Actor has been recognised as National Icon for voter awareness for the Election Commission of India (ECI)?
A. Rajinikanth
B. Kamalhassan
C. Rajkummar Rao 🗹
D. Vidya Balan
- Actor Rajkummar Rao has been recognised as National Icon for voter awareness and education for the Election Commission of India (ECI). The collaboration will encompass a range of activities, including promoting voter awareness in various TV talk shows and digital campaigns by the actor. Last month, the Commission recognised Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar as the National Icon. Earlier, during the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, M.S. Dhoni, Aamir Khan and Mary Kom had been the ECI National Icons.
IMPORTANT LINKS
TNPSC Current Affairs
https://www.winmeen.com/tnpsc-tamil-current-affairs/
Winmeen: Install the Winmeen App – Daily Free & Premium Tnpsc Study Materials & Online Test
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.robin.jbzwb
Winmeen: Winmeen Tnpsc Test Series – Samacheer lesson Wise Test + Previous Year Model Test for Tnpsc Group 1,2, 4 & VAO
