1. ‘Anubhav Portal’, which was seen in the news, is associated with which Union Ministry?
A. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
B. Ministry of Finance
C. Ministry of MSME
D. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
- The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare is hosting the Anubhav Awards 2023 Ceremony in New Delhi. The Anubhav Portal, initiated in March 2015 following the directive of the Prime Minister, offers a digital platform for retiring or retired government employees to present and highlight their noteworthy contributions, share their experiences of government service, and provide recommendations for enhancing governance.
2. What is the brand name of the Cotton launched by Union Textiles Ministry?
A. Kasturi Cotton Bharat
B. Kriya Cotton Bharat
C. Texo Cotton Bharat
D. Namo Cotton Bharat
- Union Textiles Minister Piyush Goyal has unveiled the website for “Kasturi Cotton Bharat. The newly launched website serves as a digital platform to offer essential information and updates regarding the Kasturi Cotton Bharat initiative. The Kasturi Cotton Bharat is a joint initiative by the Ministry of Textiles, the Cotton Corporation of India, Trade Bodies and Industry.
3. Which state/UT inaugurated ‘Mission Mahila Sarathi’?
A. Bihar
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Kerala
D. Karnataka
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated “Mission Mahila Sarathi” recently in Ayodhya. Under the scheme, 51 buses of the state transport corporation will be operated by women drivers and conductors.
4. ‘Paintbrush swift’ is the name of which rare species?
A. Snake
B. Butterfly
C. Frog
D. Dragonfly
- The ‘Paintbrush swift butterfly’, a rare species in the western Himalayas, has been photographed and recorded for the first time in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district. Himachal Pradesh is home to approximately 430 butterfly species, accounting for roughly 25% of the total butterfly species found in India.
5. Which ship-building company delivered INS Imphal, the third ship of Project 15B-Class of stealth guided missile destroyers?
A. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
B. Cochin Shipyard
C. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
D. Hindustan Shipyard
- Recently, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) delivered the INS Imphal, the third ship of the Project 15B Class of stealth guided missile destroyers, to the Indian Navy. The project was completed four months ahead of schedule. Notably, the INS Imphal was the first naval warship to be commissioned with accommodation facilities for women officers and sailors.
6. ‘Project UDBHAV’, which was seen in the news, is associated with which Union Ministry?
A. Ministry of Defence
B. Ministry of MSME
C. Ministry of Finance
D. Ministry of Power
- Union Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated ‘Project UDBHAV’ during the Indian Military Heritage Festival. This project, a joint effort between the Indian Army and the USI (United Service Institution of India), aims to explore and delve into the ancient military doctrines and traditions that have shaped India’s military heritage.
7. Which country hosted a ‘Peace Summit’ regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict in October 2023?
A. Turkey
B. Greece
C. Egypt
D. France
- At a Cairo summit hosted by Egypt, Arab leaders denounced the Israeli bombardment of Gaza, while European leaders emphasized the need to protect civilians. Due to the absence of Israel and senior U.S. officials, there was no consensus reached on measures to contain the ongoing violence. The conflict has resulted in thousands of casualties and a humanitarian crisis in the Gaza enclave, home to 2.3 million people.
8. Rafah border crossing, which was seen in the news is an exclusive crossing point between_?
A. Israel and Gaza Strip
B. Egypt and Gaza Strip
C. Israel and Jordan
D. Israel and Lebanon
- The Rafah Border Crossing, also known as Ma’bar Rafah in Arabic, serves as the exclusive crossing point between Egypt and the Gaza Strip. It is currently the only point that is not controlled by Israel where civilians can enter and exit Gaza by land.
9. ‘Church of Saint Porphyrius’, which was seen in the news, is an orthodox church located in which city?
A. Gaza
B. Jerusalem
C. Rome
D. Vatican City
- An Israeli airstrike targeted a building near the historic Church of Saint Porphyrius in Gaza, which is part of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem. The church suffered significant damage as a result of this strike. It is the oldest active church in the city as it was consecrated 1600 years ago, and is named after 5th century Saint Porphyrius, known for Christianizing the pagan city of Gaza.
10. Which countries jointly conducted a joint anti-submarine exercise called ‘Silent Shark’?
A. Japan and South Korea
B. USA and South Korea
C. China and Russia
D. Egypt and Israel
- South Korea, together with Japan and the United States, held a joint aerial exercise near the Korean peninsula, marking the first such collaboration between the three countries. The drill aimed to expand the countries’ response capabilities against North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats. South Korean and U.S. navies completed a joint anti-submarine exercise called Silent Shark.
11. ‘Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought’ is awarded by?
A. United Nations
B. European Union
C. Amnesty International
D. International Court of Justice
- Masha Amini, who died controversially last year after being arrested by cultural police in Iran, has been awarded the European Union’s highest human rights award, the Shakharov Prize, posthumously. Vilma Ned de Escorcia, who fought for human rights in Nicaragua, and Catholic priest Ronaldo Ivarez have also been selected for this year’s award. This award has been given since 1988 in honor of Andrei Shakharov, a human rights activist of Soviet Russia.
12. Indian Navy conducted ‘Exercise Prasthan 2023’ in which city?
A. Visakhapatnam
B. Kakinada
C. Panaji
D. Gandhinagar
- ‘Exercise Prasthan 2023’ was conducted by the Naval Officer-in-Charge, Andhra Pradesh, under the Eastern Naval Command, to ensure the security of offshore development areas in Kakinada. The exercise involved multiple organizations, including the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, oil operators, port authorities, and state agencies. Various scenarios, such as terrorist attacks and oil spills, were simulated to test the efficacy of security mechanisms.
13. Dhordo, which was seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?
A. Bihar
B. Gujarat
C. Assam
D. Goa
- Dhordo, a village in Gujarat, has received a prestigious accolade from the United Nations World Tourism Organisation as the “best tourism village.” Situated within the expansive Great Rann of Kutch, Dhordo village in Gujarat has gained prominence for its hosting of the annual Rann Utsav.
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