Tnpsc Current Affairs in English – 21st June 2023

1. What is the new name of the ‘Nehru Memorial Museum and Library Society’?

[A] India Memorial Museum and Library Society

[B] Prime Minister’s Museum and Library Society

[C] Swatantra Memorial Museum and Library Society

[D] Bharat Memorial Museum and Library Society

Answer: [B] Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library Society

During a special meeting of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library Society, a decision was made to modify its name to the Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library Society. The meeting was chaired by Rajnath Singh, the Union Defence Minister and Vice-President of the Society.

2. Which Union Ministry unveiled the ‘Dugdh Sankalan Sathi Mobile App’?

[A] Ministry of Jal Shakti

[B] Ministry of MSME

[C] Ministry of Heavy Industries

[D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Answer: [C] Ministry of Heavy Industries

The Dugdh Sankalan Sathi Mobile App was launched recently by the Union Minister of Heavy Industries Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey in Mussorie, Uttarakhand. The app was developed by Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL), a Mini Ratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Heavy Industries. This mobile app aims to improve the quality of milk, foster transparency among stakeholders, and streamline operations at the grassroots village level, including milk cooperative societies.

3. NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited commissioned the ‘1 MW Rooftop Solar Power Project’ in which city?

[A] Chennai

[B] Gandhi Nagar

[C] Jodhpur

[D] Panjim

Answer: [C] Jodhpur

The 1 MW Rooftop Solar Power Project was commissioned recently by the NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited at IIT Jodhpur. This project is expected to meet 15 percent of the electricity requirements of the institution. NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN) is a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC. The rooftop project will generate around 14.9 Lakhs units per annum.

4. Which state repealed the Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Act, 2022-known as the anti-conversion law?

[A] Kerala

[B] Karnataka

[C] Assam

[D] Uttarakhand

Answer: [B] Karnataka

The Congress government in Karnataka has announced the repeal of the State’s Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Act, 2022, which is popularly known as the anti-conversion law. The State Cabinet also decided to reverse the changes made to Kannada and Social Studies school textbooks last year, including lessons on Hindutva ideologues.

5. Which state recorded the highest wind capacity addition during 2022-’23?

[A] Tamil Nadu

[B] Rajasthan

[C] Gujarat

[D] Karnataka

Answer: [B] Rajasthan

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India joined the worldwide celebrations of 15th June as Global Wind Day. Rajasthan was felicitated for achieving the highest wind capacity addition, Gujarat for achieving the highest wind capacity addition through open access and Tamil Nadu for initiating repowering of wind turbines. The event also witnessed the launch of Wind Atlas at 150 meter above ground level, prepared by National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE).

6. Which institution raised ₹10,000 crore through listed bonds, which is the largest debt issuance by an AIFI?

[A] SIDBI

[B] NABARD

[C] EXIM Bank

[D] NaBFID

Answer: [D] NaBFID

The National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) has raised 10,000 crore via maiden issuance of listed bonds of 10- year duration at a coupon rate of 7.43 per cent. The development finance institution’s infrastructure bonds were oversubscribed by approximately 4.7 times, against the base issue of ₹5,000 crore. This is the largest debt issuance by an All India Financial Institution (AIFI).

7. Which Central Bank recently raised its borrowing costs again, the highest in 22 years?

[A] US Fed Reserve

[B] Reserve Bank of India

[C] European Central Bank

[D] Central Bank of Australia

Answer: [C] European Central Bank

The European Central Bank (ECB) decided to raise borrowing costs again in an effort to bring down inflation. The ECB increased its three key interest rates by 25 basis points (bps), bringing its main rate to 3.5%, the highest it has been in 22 years. The bank has moved rates up at each of its meetings since last July.

8. ‘Bangkok vision 2030’ is associated with which summit?

[A] G-7

[B] G-20

[C] BIMSTEC

[D] ASEAN

Answer: [C] BIMSTEC

The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) summit end of this year will adopt ‘Bangkok vision 2030’ It will give direction to the organisation and the eminent persons group would also be guided by that. A marine transport cooperation agreement is also expected to be concluded at the summit.

9. As per a recent security pact, Papua Guinea allowed which country to station troops and vessels at six key ports and airports?

[A] China

[B] Russia

[C] USA

[D] Germany

Answer: [C] USA

The U.S. military can develop and operate out of bases in Papua New Guinea, according to a landmark security pact. With Papua New Guinea’s agreement, the United States will be able to station troops and vessels at six key ports and airports, including Lombrum Naval Base on Manus Island and facilities in the capital Port Moresby.

10. Which country has appointed Philip Green as its new envoy to India?

[A] USA

[B] UK

[C] Australia

[D] France

Answer: [C] Australia

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced the appointment of Philip Green as Australia’s next High Commissioner to India. Mr. Green, who was most recently Australia’s Ambassador to Germany, would succeed incumbent Barry O’Farrell.

11. Which state recently launched the ‘Fintech City and Fintech Tower projects’?

[A] Telangana

[B] Tamil Nadu

[C] Uttar Pradesh

[D] Odisha

Answer: [B] Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin laid the foundation stone for the Fintech City and Fintech Tower projects in Chennai. The Fintech City, spanning 56 acres with an investment potential of 12,000 crore, will accommodate international and national BFSI institutions, promoting job creation for 80,000 individuals.

12. Which institution signed the GoI- UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2023-2027?

[A] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

[B] NITI Aayog

[C] NASSCOM

[D] NPCI

Answer: [B] NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog and the United Nations in India signed the Government of India – United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation. Framework 2023-2027. It represents the UN development system’s collective offer to the Government of India, in line with the national vision for development, for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, promoting gender equality, youth empowerment and human rights.

13. Which city is the host of the world’s first Women’s Kabaddi League?

[A] Chennai

[B] Dubai

[C] Pune

[D] Dhaka

Answer: [B] Dubai

The inaugural edition of India’s first-ever Women’s Kabaddi League (WKL) recently commenced in Dubai. The league consists of eight teams, featuring a total of 96 players, each representing Indian states. The victorious team will be awarded a prize of approximately half a million dirhams (equivalent to 1 crore INR).

14. What is the name of the affordable insurance product to be implemented by IRDAI?

[A] Bima Saral

[B] Bima Sugam

[C] Arogya Bima

[D] Arogya Setu

Answer: [B] Bima Sugam

Bima Sugam is an affordable insurance product to be implemented by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). It is also pushing to implement Health Claims Exchange. IRDAI wants general insurers to be part of Health Exchange platform, which is being set up by the National Health Authority.

15. Bhimbetka Cave Shelter is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in which state?

[A] Gujarat

[B] Madhya Pradesh

[C] Karnataka

[D] Andhra Pradesh

Answer: [B] Madhya Pradesh

In a recent study, Indian scientists have demonstrated that the Indian Dickinsonia fossil, previously identified at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Bhimbetka Cave Shelter in 2021 research, is an imprint left behind by a fallen. beehive, rather than an authentic fossil. Laser Raman Spectroscopy and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) confirmed presence of honey and wax in the material.

16. The first consignment of Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) was transported from Kolkata to which place?

[A] Assam

[B] Sikkim

[C] Myanmar

[D] Laos

Answer: [A] Assam

The First Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC) was received recently at the Numaligarh Refinery by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. This is the first consignment transported by Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), nodal agency of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways. The first ODC was transported by an IWAI ship MV Marine 66 from Kolkata to Numaligarh Refinery Jetty (Assam) via Indo Bangladesh Protocol Route (IBPR).

17. ‘Fish kill’ phenomenon was recently recorded in which country?

[A] India

[B] Thailand

[C] USA

[D] Japan

Answer: [C] USA

‘Fish kill’ refers to the abrupt and unforeseen demise of numerous fish or other aquatic creatures within a limited timeframe, predominantly concentrated in a specific area. It was recorded recently in Texas. Among the dead fish in the shores, most were menhaden but there were also some sharks, trout, bass, catfish and stingrays.

18. High Courts of Allahabad and Delhi affirmed that the right to change one’s name is a fundamental right under which Article?

[A] Article 13

[B] Article 18

[C] Article 21

[D] Article 23

Answer: [C] Article 21

High Courts of Allahabad and Delhi affirmed that the right to change one’s name is a fundamental aspect of the right to life under Article 21. The Allahabad High Court allowed a man to change his name, emphasizing the constitutional rights granted under Articles 19(1)(a), 21, and 14, while the Delhi High Court permitted two brothers to reflect their father’s changed surname on their educational certificates, emphasizing the connection between the right to identity and the right to life under Article 21.

19. Which state passed an ordinance to amend its Cooperative Societies Act, removing voting rights of ‘non active’ members?

[A] Telangana

[B] Maharashtra

[C] Gujarat

[D] West Bengal

Answer: [B] Maharashtra

Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais signed an ordinance amending the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960, and removing “non-active” members of their voting rights. As per the ordinance, “non-active” members are those who have not attended a single annual general body meeting or utilised the services of the society for five consecutive years.

20. Which University announced undergraduate (UG) programmes that will be piloted in the four-year degree mode?

[A] Madras University

[B] Kerala University

[C] Punjab University

[D] Central University of Odisha

Answer: [B] Kerala University

Kerala University has announced the list of undergraduate (UG) programmes that will be piloted in the four-year degree mode this academic year. The University Institute of Technology (UIT), managed by Kerala University, will offer a four-year B.Com (Professional) course. The courses include Languages and Communication Skill, Honours in Political Science and Public Administration, and Honours in Life Sciences.