Tnpsc Current Affairs in English – 26th April 2023
1. Which country is the host of the ‘EU-India Aviation Summit’?
[A] India
[B] Italy
[C] Germany
[D] Finland
Answer: [A] India
The two-day EU-India Aviation Summit was held in New Delhi. It focuses on air transport relations and the mutually shared challenges and opportunities of the EU and India. During the summit, a declaration of intent was signed by Airport Authority of India with Euro control, and a letter of intent memorandum of understanding was signed by DGCA with the European Union Aviation Safety for cioser cooperation.
2. Which country is the host of the multinational air Exercise INIOCHOS-23?
[A] India
[B] Indonesia
[C] Greece
[D] USA
Answer: [C] Greece
Exercise INIOCHOS-23 is a multinational air exercise that will be hosted by the Hellenic Air Force, at the Andravida Air Base in Greece. India’s air force is participating for the first time in the multinational air drill Iniochos 23. The exercise includes elements from Greece, France, the US, Italy, Saudi Arabia, India, Spain, Jordan, Slovenia, and Cyprus.
3. Which Union Ministries are associated with the ‘100 Food Streets’ initiative?
[A] Health Ministry and Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry
[B] Environment Ministry and Jal Shakti Ministry
[C] Co-operation Ministry and Agriculture Ministry
[D] Agriculture Ministry and Health Ministry
Answer: [A] Health Ministry and Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry
The Union Health Ministry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, has requested states and UTS to develop 100 food streets in 100 districts across India. This pilot initiative seeks to ensure hygienic and safe food practices among food businesses and community members.
4. ‘TELEOS-2’ that was launched as the primary satellite of PSLV, belongs to which country?
[A] UAE
[B] Israel
[C] Singapore
[D] Bangladesh
Answer: [C] Singapore
Singapore’s TeLEOS-2 was launched as the primary satellite of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle C55 (PSLV-C55) mission. It was developed under a partnership between DSTA (representing the government of Singapore) and ST Engineering.
5. The ‘Vote from Home’ Initiative has been introduced for the first time in the Assembly Elections of which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Odisha
Answer: [B] Karnataka
‘Vote from Home’ Initiative was introduced for the first time in the Karnataka Assembly Elections by the Election Commission of India. This procedure was chosen by around 8,900 persons who are above 80 years old or people with disabilities in Bengaluru.
6. As per the first Census of Water Bodies, what per cent of water bodies are in rural areas?
[A] 57.1%
[B] 67.1%
[C] 87.1%
[D] 97.1%
Answer: [D] 97.1 %
For the first time in the history of the country, the Ministry of Jal Shakti has conducted the first- ever census of water bodies across the nation. As per the census, 24.24 lakh water bodies have been enumerated in the country, out of which 97.1% are in rural areas and only 2.9% are in urban areas. Top 5 States in terms of number of water bodies are West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Assam.
7. ‘Hakki Pikki’ is a tribe of people living in which state/UT?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Odisha
[D] Madhya Pradesh
Answer: [B] Karnataka
The Hakki Pikki is a tribe predominantly living in Karnataka. According to Census 2011, there are 11,892 Hakki Pikki tribal people in the state. The Hakki Pikkis are an endogamous community and speak a language called Vaagri Booli. Hakki Pikkis were originally a nomadic tribe who hunted birds and they are named such as the Kannada word for bird is “Hakki”. Recently, as many as 108 Hakki-Pikki community people are said to be stuck in Sudan.
8. ‘Yerevan’ is the capital city of which country?
[A] Armenia
[B] Argentina
[C] Azerbaijan
[D] Iran
Answer: [A] Armenia
A new India-Iran-Armenia trilateral grouping was announced recently. The first trilateral political consultation between the foreign affairs ministries of the three countries was held recently in Yerevan, Armenia’s capital. For India, Armenia has emerged as a key geopolitical partner in recent years. This trilateral grouping is expected to open opportunities for cooperation in areas like energy, transportation, trade, among others.
9. As per a recent study, a protein called shugosin gives shape to which structure?
[A] Bone
[B] Muscle
[C] Retina
[D] Chromosome
Answer: [D] Chromosome
A new study has found that a protein called shugosin locks the chromosomes into X shapes to give them their structure. The protein’s function is to maintain the stability of chromosomes during cell division. Also called as SGO1, this protein fits precisely into a sort of keyhole which gives the chromosome its X shape.
10. As per the ‘Special Marriage Act (SMA) of 1954’, a public notice of the intended marriage is to be displayed before how many days?
[A] 13
[B] 15
[C] 30
[D] 60
Answer: [C] 30
The Special Marriage Act (SMA) of 1954 provides legal framework for civil marriage between people belonging to different religions or castes. The Act requires marriage officers to display a public notice inviting objections to an intended marriage 30 days prior to the ceremony. The Constitution Bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud termed the 30-day notice period under this Act ‘patriarchal’.
11. When is the ‘Civil Services Day’ celebrated every year?
[A] April 18
[B] April 21
[C] April 24
[D] April 27
Answer: [B] April 21
‘Civil Services Day’ is observed on April 21 every year. It highlights the achievements and contributions of civil servants in India. National Civil Services Day was first celebrated on April 21, 2006. April 21 was chosen because it is on this day that the first Home Minister of Independent India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, 1947 addressed the probationers of Administrative Services Officers at Metcalf House in Delhi.
12. ‘Abhilekh Patal’ is a portal related to which institution?
[A] Indian Space Research Organisation
[B] National Archives of India
[C] Election Commission of India
[D] Reserve Bank of India
Answer: [B] National Archives of India
The Abhilekh Patal is a portal containing over 1 crore pages of historic records of the National Archives. It was praised recently by Prime Minister Modi. National Archives of India has a search web Portal namely “Abhilekh patal” which is available to make its rich treasure of Archival Records available to scholars and users.
13. Which international association has approved the ‘Markets in Crypto Act’?
[A] European Union
[B] G-20
[C] G-7
[D] ASEAN
Answer: [A] European Union
The European Union parliament has recently approved the ‘Markets in Crypto Act’. The new legislation seeks to minimize risks for consumers buying crypto assets and ensure the regulation of the crypto currency. The rules will impose requirements on crypto platforms, token issuers. and traders around transparency, disclosure, authorization, and supervision of transactions.
14. What is the term that denotes the difference between incoming and outgoing solar radiation?
[A] Energy Difference
[B] Earth Energy Imbalance
[C] Energy Trade
[D] Energy Deficit
Answer: [B] Earth Energy Imbalance
Earth Energy Imbalance is the difference between incoming and outgoing solar radiation. It is the indicator of climate change as it provides an estimate of how much, how fast and where the Earth’s temperature is increasing. A new study has found that around 381 ZJ of heat has accumulated on the Earth from 1971-2020 due to anthropogenic emissions. This is approximately equal to EEI of around 0.48 watts per square meters.
15. IMBIE, which was seen in the news, is associated with assessment of which entity?
[A] Melting of Earth’s ice sheets
[B] Sun’s Temperature
[C] Moon’s Temperature
[D] Melting of Mars’s ice sheets
Answer: [D] Melting of Earth’s ice sheets
The Ice Sheet Mass Balance Intercomparison Exercise (IMBIE) issues regular reviews of the state of the planet’s ice sheets. It is supported by the US and European space agencies. As per the scientists, mass loss from Greenland and Antarctica is now responsible for a quarter of all sea-level rise.
16. Which Union Ministry organised the ‘Sagar Kavach Exercise’?
[A] Power Ministry
[B] External Affairs Ministry
[C] Commerce and Industry Ministry
[D] Defence Ministry
Answer: [D] Defence Ministry
The Defence Ministry conducted a two-day coastal security exercise called ‘Sagar Kavach’ off the coast of Kerala and Mahe to evaluate potential threats from the sea and assess the preparedness level of coastal security agencies by simulating real-time threats and contingencies. The exercise involved deploying various coastal security apparatus of the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and other maritime security agencies.
17. Which institution has prepared the White Paper on ‘Gearing Up To Solve Food Security Challenges’?
[A] NABARD
[B] FCI
[C] Atal Innovation Mission
[D] FSSAI
Answer: [C] Atal Innovation Mission
The white paper on ‘Gearing Up to Solve Food Security Challenges’ was prepared by the Atal Innovation Mission in partnership with the United Nations Capital Development Fund. (UNCDF) and with support from the Rabo Foundation and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. It recommended that states develop their own Agri-Tech policies in order to encourage the growth of agriculture-focused start-ups, while also facilitating the adoption of digital licensing systems.
18. Which institution released the ‘The State of the World’s Children 2023: For Every Child, Vaccination’ report?
[A] UNICEF
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] Women and Child Development Ministry
[D] Pratham Foundation
Answer: [A] UNICEF
‘The State of the World’s Children 2023: For Every Child, Vaccination’ report was released recently by the UNICEF India. According to this report, India is one of the countries with highest vaccine confidence in the world. The popular perception of the importance of vaccines for children held firm or improved only in China, India and Mexico out of 55 countries studied.
19. ‘Safe Kerala Project’ which was launched recently, aims to minimise?
[A] Honour Killings
[B] Road Accidents
[C] Covid Deaths
[D] Cardiac Arrests
Answer: [B] Road Accidents
The state government of Kerala launched the Safe Kerala Project to minimize the number of on-road accidents and prevent traffic violations in the state. As part of this project, Artificial Intelligence-based cameras will be used to identify traffic violations and impose fines.
20. As per the Hurun’s Global Unicorn Index, what is the rank of India?
[A] First
[B] Third
[C] Fifth
[D] Seventh
Answer: Third
As per the Hurun’s Global Unicorn Index, India has retained its 3rd spot as the country with the highest number of unicorns worldwide. With 68 new unicorns, India lags behind the US and China, which have 666 and 316 unicorns, respectively. India added 14 new unicorns since the pandemic began, but none of the start-ups made it to the top 10. According to the report, BYJU’s is the top-most unicorn in India, with a valuation of USD 22 billion, followed by Swiggy and Dream11.
1. Which country is the host of the ‘EU-India Aviation Summit’?
[A] India
[B] Italy
[C] Germany
[D] Finland
Answer: [A] India
The two-day EU-India Aviation Summit was held in New Delhi. It focuses on air transport relations and the mutually shared challenges and opportunities of the EU and India. During the summit, a declaration of intent was signed by Airport Authority of India with Euro control, and a letter of intent memorandum of understanding was signed by DGCA with the European Union Aviation Safety for cioser cooperation.
2. Which country is the host of the multinational air Exercise INIOCHOS-23?
[A] India
[B] Indonesia
[C] Greece
[D] USA
Answer: [C] Greece
Exercise INIOCHOS-23 is a multinational air exercise that will be hosted by the Hellenic Air Force, at the Andravida Air Base in Greece. India’s air force is participating for the first time in the multinational air drill Iniochos 23. The exercise includes elements from Greece, France, the US, Italy, Saudi Arabia, India, Spain, Jordan, Slovenia, and Cyprus.
3. Which Union Ministries are associated with the ‘100 Food Streets’ initiative?
[A] Health Ministry and Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry
[B] Environment Ministry and Jal Shakti Ministry
[C] Co-operation Ministry and Agriculture Ministry
[D] Agriculture Ministry and Health Ministry
Answer: [A] Health Ministry and Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry
The Union Health Ministry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, has requested states and UTS to develop 100 food streets in 100 districts across India. This pilot initiative seeks to ensure hygienic and safe food practices among food businesses and community members.
4. ‘TELEOS-2’ that was launched as the primary satellite of PSLV, belongs to which country?
[A] UAE
[B] Israel
[C] Singapore
[D] Bangladesh
Answer: [C] Singapore
Singapore’s TeLEOS-2 was launched as the primary satellite of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle C55 (PSLV-C55) mission. It was developed under a partnership between DSTA (representing the government of Singapore) and ST Engineering.
5. The ‘Vote from Home’ Initiative has been introduced for the first time in the Assembly Elections of which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Odisha
Answer: [B] Karnataka
‘Vote from Home’ Initiative was introduced for the first time in the Karnataka Assembly Elections by the Election Commission of India. This procedure was chosen by around 8,900 persons who are above 80 years old or people with disabilities in Bengaluru.
6. As per the first Census of Water Bodies, what per cent of water bodies are in rural areas?
[A] 57.1%
[B] 67.1%
[C] 87.1%
[D] 97.1%
Answer: [D] 97.1 %
For the first time in the history of the country, the Ministry of Jal Shakti has conducted the first- ever census of water bodies across the nation. As per the census, 24.24 lakh water bodies have been enumerated in the country, out of which 97.1% are in rural areas and only 2.9% are in urban areas. Top 5 States in terms of number of water bodies are West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Assam.
7. ‘Hakki Pikki’ is a tribe of people living in which state/UT?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Odisha
[D] Madhya Pradesh
Answer: [B] Karnataka
The Hakki Pikki is a tribe predominantly living in Karnataka. According to Census 2011, there are 11,892 Hakki Pikki tribal people in the state. The Hakki Pikkis are an endogamous community and speak a language called Vaagri Booli. Hakki Pikkis were originally a nomadic tribe who hunted birds and they are named such as the Kannada word for bird is “Hakki”. Recently, as many as 108 Hakki-Pikki community people are said to be stuck in Sudan.
8. ‘Yerevan’ is the capital city of which country?
[A] Armenia
[B] Argentina
[C] Azerbaijan
[D] Iran
Answer: [A] Armenia
A new India-Iran-Armenia trilateral grouping was announced recently. The first trilateral political consultation between the foreign affairs ministries of the three countries was held recently in Yerevan, Armenia’s capital. For India, Armenia has emerged as a key geopolitical partner in recent years. This trilateral grouping is expected to open opportunities for cooperation in areas like energy, transportation, trade, among others.
9. As per a recent study, a protein called shugosin gives shape to which structure?
[A] Bone
[B] Muscle
[C] Retina
[D] Chromosome
Answer: [D] Chromosome
A new study has found that a protein called shugosin locks the chromosomes into X shapes to give them their structure. The protein’s function is to maintain the stability of chromosomes during cell division. Also called as SGO1, this protein fits precisely into a sort of keyhole which gives the chromosome its X shape.
10. As per the ‘Special Marriage Act (SMA) of 1954’, a public notice of the intended marriage is to be displayed before how many days?
[A] 13
[B] 15
[C] 30
[D] 60
Answer: [C] 30
The Special Marriage Act (SMA) of 1954 provides legal framework for civil marriage between people belonging to different religions or castes. The Act requires marriage officers to display a public notice inviting objections to an intended marriage 30 days prior to the ceremony. The Constitution Bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud termed the 30-day notice period under this Act ‘patriarchal’.
11. When is the ‘Civil Services Day’ celebrated every year?
[A] April 18
[B] April 21
[C] April 24
[D] April 27
Answer: [B] April 21
‘Civil Services Day’ is observed on April 21 every year. It highlights the achievements and contributions of civil servants in India. National Civil Services Day was first celebrated on April 21, 2006. April 21 was chosen because it is on this day that the first Home Minister of Independent India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, 1947 addressed the probationers of Administrative Services Officers at Metcalf House in Delhi.
12. ‘Abhilekh Patal’ is a portal related to which institution?
[A] Indian Space Research Organisation
[B] National Archives of India
[C] Election Commission of India
[D] Reserve Bank of India
Answer: [B] National Archives of India
The Abhilekh Patal is a portal containing over 1 crore pages of historic records of the National Archives. It was praised recently by Prime Minister Modi. National Archives of India has a search web Portal namely “Abhilekh patal” which is available to make its rich treasure of Archival Records available to scholars and users.
13. Which international association has approved the ‘Markets in Crypto Act’?
[A] European Union
[B] G-20
[C] G-7
[D] ASEAN
Answer: [A] European Union
The European Union parliament has recently approved the ‘Markets in Crypto Act’. The new legislation seeks to minimize risks for consumers buying crypto assets and ensure the regulation of the crypto currency. The rules will impose requirements on crypto platforms, token issuers. and traders around transparency, disclosure, authorization, and supervision of transactions.
14. What is the term that denotes the difference between incoming and outgoing solar radiation?
[A] Energy Difference
[B] Earth Energy Imbalance
[C] Energy Trade
[D] Energy Deficit
Answer: [B] Earth Energy Imbalance
Earth Energy Imbalance is the difference between incoming and outgoing solar radiation. It is the indicator of climate change as it provides an estimate of how much, how fast and where the Earth’s temperature is increasing. A new study has found that around 381 ZJ of heat has accumulated on the Earth from 1971-2020 due to anthropogenic emissions. This is approximately equal to EEI of around 0.48 watts per square meters.
15. IMBIE, which was seen in the news, is associated with assessment of which entity?
[A] Melting of Earth’s ice sheets
[B] Sun’s Temperature
[C] Moon’s Temperature
[D] Melting of Mars’s ice sheets
Answer: [D] Melting of Earth’s ice sheets
The Ice Sheet Mass Balance Intercomparison Exercise (IMBIE) issues regular reviews of the state of the planet’s ice sheets. It is supported by the US and European space agencies. As per the scientists, mass loss from Greenland and Antarctica is now responsible for a quarter of all sea-level rise.
16. Which Union Ministry organised the ‘Sagar Kavach Exercise’?
[A] Power Ministry
[B] External Affairs Ministry
[C] Commerce and Industry Ministry
[D] Defence Ministry
Answer: [D] Defence Ministry
The Defence Ministry conducted a two-day coastal security exercise called ‘Sagar Kavach’ off the coast of Kerala and Mahe to evaluate potential threats from the sea and assess the preparedness level of coastal security agencies by simulating real-time threats and contingencies. The exercise involved deploying various coastal security apparatus of the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and other maritime security agencies.
17. Which institution has prepared the White Paper on ‘Gearing Up To Solve Food Security Challenges’?
[A] NABARD
[B] FCI
[C] Atal Innovation Mission
[D] FSSAI
Answer: [C] Atal Innovation Mission
The white paper on ‘Gearing Up to Solve Food Security Challenges’ was prepared by the Atal Innovation Mission in partnership with the United Nations Capital Development Fund. (UNCDF) and with support from the Rabo Foundation and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. It recommended that states develop their own Agri-Tech policies in order to encourage the growth of agriculture-focused start-ups, while also facilitating the adoption of digital licensing systems.
18. Which institution released the ‘The State of the World’s Children 2023: For Every Child, Vaccination’ report?
[A] UNICEF
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] Women and Child Development Ministry
[D] Pratham Foundation
Answer: [A] UNICEF
‘The State of the World’s Children 2023: For Every Child, Vaccination’ report was released recently by the UNICEF India. According to this report, India is one of the countries with highest vaccine confidence in the world. The popular perception of the importance of vaccines for children held firm or improved only in China, India and Mexico out of 55 countries studied.
19. ‘Safe Kerala Project’ which was launched recently, aims to minimise?
[A] Honour Killings
[B] Road Accidents
[C] Covid Deaths
[D] Cardiac Arrests
Answer: [B] Road Accidents
The state government of Kerala launched the Safe Kerala Project to minimize the number of on-road accidents and prevent traffic violations in the state. As part of this project, Artificial Intelligence-based cameras will be used to identify traffic violations and impose fines.
20. As per the Hurun’s Global Unicorn Index, what is the rank of India?
[A] First
[B] Third
[C] Fifth
[D] Seventh
Answer: Third
As per the Hurun’s Global Unicorn Index, India has retained its 3rd spot as the country with the highest number of unicorns worldwide. With 68 new unicorns, India lags behind the US and China, which have 666 and 316 unicorns, respectively. India added 14 new unicorns since the pandemic began, but none of the start-ups made it to the top 10. According to the report, BYJU’s is the top-most unicorn in India, with a valuation of USD 22 billion, followed by Swiggy and Dream11.