Tnpsc Current Affairs in English – 20th April 2023
1. Which city is the host of the ‘G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting’ in India?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Chennai
[C] Shillong
[D] Kolkata
Answer : [C] Shillong
The G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting was organized in Shillong in April 2023. The Meeting is being organized under India’s G20 presidency by the Department of Space, Government of India. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will be organizing the precursor event of this meeting.
2. Which Indian state/UT announced ‘Dr. B R Ambedkar Award’ for recognizing people involved in the welfare of Dalits?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Telangana
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] West Bengal
Answer : [B] Telangana
The Telangana Government recently announced an award in the name of Babasaheb Dr. B R Ambedkar. The government will form Rs. 51 crore corpus for this award and every year. Rs. 3 crore worth of award will be given to anyone involved in the welfare of Dalits.
3. Which city is the host of the ‘Global Conference on Compressed Biogas’?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Mysuru
[C] New Delhi
[D] Chennai
Answer : [C] New Delhi
The ‘Global Conference on Compressed Biogas’ was organized in New Delhi under the theme of “Towards Progressive Policy Framework for a Robust CBG Foundation and Growth”. Indian Federation of Green Energy (IFGE): Compressed Biogas (CBG) Producer Forum organized the conference, which is also supported by Ministry for Petroleum & Natural Gas.
4. Which country is the host of ‘SCO Millets Food Festival’?
[A] Japan
[B] India
[C] China
[D] Sri Lanka
Answer : [B] India
Union Minister of State for Tourism Shripad Naik inaugurated a Millets Food Festival of the member countries of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Mumbai. It includes a variety of cuisines made of different millets prepared by chefs from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan Uzbekistan, Russia and India.
5. Virginia Norwood, who passed away recently, was associated with which field?
[A] Politics
[B] Aerospace
[C] Business
[D] Sports
Answer : [B] Aerospace
Virginia Norwood, the aerospace pioneer, has passed away recently at the age of 96. She invented a scanner that has enabled scientists to map and study the earth for more than 50 years. Ms. Norwood, a physicist, was the person primarily responsible for designing the scanner that made the Landsat satellite program possible.
6. Which virus has been recently found to trigger cancer?
[A] Epstein-Barr Virus
[B] Aichi Virus
[C] Chikungunya virus
[D] Human astrovirus
Answer : [A] Epstein-Barr Virus
The Epstein-Barr virus is one of the nine known human herpesvirus types in the herpes family. A new study has found that this virus, which primarily spreads via saliva, can evolve into cancer. Researchers at the University of California San Diego have discovered how the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) can exploit genomic weaknesses to trigger cancer, while also decreasing the body’s ability to suppress it.
7. Which Union Ministry is set to draft the ‘SOP’s for Safety and Security of Journalists’?
[A] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of Electronics and IT
[D] Ministry of Communication
Answer : [B] Ministry of Home Affairs
The Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) for the safety and security of journalists will be drafted by the Union Home Ministry. The decision comes after three assailants posing as journalists killed gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf in Prayagraj while they were speaking to journalists.
8. Who was recently crowned as ‘Miss India 2023’?
[A] Nandini Gupta
[B] Megan Edward
[C] Shreya Poonja
[D] Strela Luwang
Answer : [A] Nandini Gupta
Nandini Gupta, a 19-year-old girl from Rajasthan, was recently crowned Miss India 2023 at the Grand Finale event held in Imphal, Manipur. This year’s event is the 59th edition of the Femina Miss India beauty pageant. Contestants from 29 states, including Delhi and all UTs competed for the title. This is the first time that the event is held in North-eastern region in Imphal.
9. Which institution has developed a low-cost camera for multispectral imaging of flame – ‘CL-Flam’?
[A] IIT-Madras
[B] IIT-Indore
[C] IISc Bengaluru
[D] IIT Delhi
Answer : [B] IIT-Indore
The CL-Flam is a low-cost camera for multispectral imaging of flame developed by IIT Indore in collaboration with the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, and NASA-Caltech, USA. It is capable of simultaneously capturing multiple spectral 3D images of 4 chemical species in a flame.
10. Which Union Ministry is associated with the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances and Pensions
[C] Ministry of Defence
[D] Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Answer : [A] Ministry of Home Affairs
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) approved the conduct of constable (general duty) examination for Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in 13 regional languages. This is in addition to Hindi and English. This aims to promote the participation of local youths in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and encourage regional languages.
11. Siachen Day is observed by the Indian Army every year to commemorate which of its operations?
[A] Operation Meghdoot
[B] Operation Black Thunder
[C] Operation Jammu
[D] Operation Black Tornado
Answer : [A] Operation Meghdoot
The Indian Army observes the 13th of April every year as Siachen Day to commemorate the anniversary of Operation Meghdoot. It was launched by the Indian Army on April 13, 1984 to secure the Siachen Glacier which is of strategic importance. This year marks the 39th Siachen Day in which the Commander of Siachen Brigade laid a wreath on behalf of the General Officer Commanding (GOC) and paid respect to war heroes at the Siachen War Memorial, Base Camp.
12. In which state the Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam is organized?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Gujarat
[D] Andhra Pradesh
Answer : [C] Gujarat
The Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam is an initiative under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat program which aims to preserve and promote the rich culture & heritage of Saurashtra and Tamilnadu. The Sangamam will be organized In Gujarat from 17-30 April, 2023. This event is scheduled at multiple locations in Gujarat such as Somnath, Dwarka and the Statue of Unity at Kevadia and feature an exhibition of Tamil Nadu and Gujarat’s art, culture, cuisine, handlooms, handicraft etc.
13. ‘Cheiraoba’ is a festival celebrated in which state?
[A] Tripura
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Manipur
Answer : [D] Manipur
Cheiraoba is considered to be one of the most important festivals of Manipur and it marks the beginning of the lunar new year for the people of Meitel community of Manipur and across the globe. The festival is also called as Sajibu Nongma Panba which means “First day of Sajibu Month”.
14. National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) has signed a MOU with which organization for comprehensive rural mental health programme in 2 districts?
[A] Ashraya Hastha Trust
[B] Bill and Melinda Foundation
[C] World Vision foundation
[D] National Health Mission
Answer : [A] Ashraya Hastha Trust
The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ashraya Hastha Trust (a charitable trust in Karnataka) to implement a model comprehensive rural mental health programme in Munisiyari taluk – Pithorgarh district of Uttarakhand and in Belur taluk – Hassan district in Karnataka. The programme would be subsequently expanded to the entire country, if proved successful.
15. Imam Ali Bin Abi Talib was associated with which state/UT?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Ladakh
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Goa
Answer : [B] Ladakh
In the Union Territory of Ladakh, people from across Kargil reached by Kargil Bazaar in the form of Mourning Processions to mark Imam Ali Bin Abi Talib’s martyrdom. The day coincides with 21st day of Ramadan. Imam Ali Bin Abi Talib was the last Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate. He is believed to be the first Imam and the rightful political and religious successor of the Islamic prophet Muhammad by Shias.
16. When is World Hemophilia Day observed every year?
[A] April 10
[B] April 17
[C] April 21
[D] May 1
Answer : [B] April 17
April 17 is observed as the World Hemophilia Day and the theme for this year is “Access for All: Prevention of bleeds as the global standard of care”. Hemophilia is a rare genetic blood disorder that inhibits the clotting of blood, leading to significant bleeding during injuries and surgeries. Every year, the World Hemophilia Day is observed to raise awareness about this disorder.
17. Where is the Army Commanders’ Conference (ACC) 2023 held?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Port Blair
[C] Kolkata
[D] New Delhi
Answer : [D] New Delhi
Army Commanders’ Conference (ACC) is a 5 day apex-level defence event, which is organized from 17 to 21 April 2023. The event is organized in in Hybrid format wherein Army Commanders and other senior functionaries will meet virtually on the first day and then travel to Delhi for the rest of the physical meetings. The event provides a platform for conceptual level deliberations to make important defence policy decisions.
18. Who has been conferred with the Maharashtra Bhushan Award 2023?
[A] Dr. Appasaheb Dharmadhikari
[B] Cyrus Mistry
[C] Amitabh Bachchan
[D] Sachin Tendulkar
Answer : [A] Dr. Appasaheb Dharmadhikari
The Government of Maharashtra has conferred Maharashtra Bhushan Award 2023 to Dr. Appasaheb Dharmadhikari. The award was conferred by the Union Home Minister Amit Shah. It is the highest civilian award conferred every year by the state government of Maharashtra. The award was first conferred in 1996.
19. ‘National Panchayat Awards Week’ is celebrated in which month?
[A] March
[B] April
[C] May
[D] June
Answer : [B] April
The National Panchayat Awards Week was observed from April 17 to 21 this year to commemorate the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav 2.0. President of India Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the National Panchayat Awards Week and confer the National Panchayat Awards at ‘National Conference on Incentivization of Panchayats-cum-Award Ceremony’.
20. As per the UNFPA Report, which country is expected to be the most populated by mid-2023?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] USA
[D] Indonesia
Answer : [B] India
As per the ‘United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)’s State of World Population 2023’ report, India’s population is expected to reach 1.429 billion by the end of the year, according to the U.N. China will be at second place, with 1.426 billion people. This will make India the most populous country in the world for the first time. This number is expected to be 2.96 million more than the population of China.