Tnpsc Current Affairs in English – 27th September 2023
1. What is India’s GDP growth outlook for this fiscal, as per Asian Development Bank’s recent forecast?
[A] 5.8 %
[B] 6.1%
[C] 6.3%
[D] 7.2%
Answer: [C] 6.3 %
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reduced its GDP forecast for India for the fiscal year 2023-2024 by 10 basis points bringing it down from 6.4 percent to 6.3 percent. This revision is attributed to a slowdown in exports and potential disruptions in agricultural output due to unpredictable rainfall patterns. The GDP forecast for the fiscal year 2024-2025 remains unchanged at 6.7 percent.
2. The Women’s Reservation Bill, which was passed by the Rajya Sabha, will reserve what percent of seats in Lok Sabkha and assemblies for women?
[A] 25%
[B] 33%
[C] 40 %
[D] 50%
Answer: [B] 33 %
Almost three decades after it was first introduced in the parliament, the Women’s Reservation Bill was unanimously passed by the Rajya Sabha. With this, the 128th Constitutional Amendment Bill, or the Nari Shakti Vandan. Adhiniyam, will reserve one-third of the seats in the Lok Sabha and the legislative assemblies for women.
3. India recently suspended visa services in which country until further notice?
[A] Afghanistan
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Israel
[D] Canada
Answer: [D] Canada
Amidst ongoing diplomatic tensions between India and Canada, India has suspended its visa services in Canada till further notice. This was announced by BLS Visa Application Centre, the application centre for Indian visas in Canada. Earlier, India issued an advisory to Indian nationals in Canada, including students, to exercise utmost caution while travelling in the country.
4. Which countries are fighting for Nagorno- Karabakh region?
[A] Israel-Palestine
[B] Japan- China
[C] Armenia – Azerbaijan
[D] India – Sri Lanka
Answer: [C] Armenia- Azerbaijan
The Nagorno-Karabakh territory lies in the mountainous South Caucasus region between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. Azerbaijan and Armenia fought a war over this region in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and it has been the trigger for further violence. In 2020, thousands of people were reported killed. Recently Azerbaijan launched a military operation against the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region.
5. Which Indian city is the host of ‘Windergy India 2023 Summit’?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Chennai
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Kochi
Answer: [B] Chennai
The 5th International Trade Fair and Conference- ‘Windergy India 2023 Summit’ is set to commence in Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu. As part of the success of the Indo-Danish Energy partnership, a big delegation will be participating in the Windergy India 2023 summit. Denmark had a renewable energy capacity of 2.3 gigawatt (GW).
6. In which year, the words “Socialist” and “Secular” were added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
[A] 1964
[B] 1976
[C] 1984
[D] 1991
Answer: [B] 1976
The words “Socialist” and “Secular” were added to the Preamble through the Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act, 1976, during the period of Emergency under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s government. Recently, it was claimed that the words “socialist” and “secular” were missing from the Preamble of the copies of the Constitution handed out to Member of Parliaments while moving to the new Parliament building.
7. As of 2023, how many countries are present in the European Union bloc?
[A] 21
[B] 27
[C] 32
[D] 35
Answer: [B] 27
France and Germany, the two largest economies in the European Union, pushed new proposals for the enlargement of the 27-member association. The policy paper was put together by a group of 12 experts commissioned by the Europe ministers of France and Germany but not representing the countries’ official views. Along with the group’s enlargement, the paper looks at strengthening the rule of law and increasing the EU’s capacity to act.
8. Which airlines has received Indian Government’s nod to start international flights, in September 2023?
[A] Spice Jet
[B] Akasa Air
[C] Go First
[D] Air Deccan
Answer: [B] Akasa Air
Mumbai-headquartered budget airlines Akasa Air has received the Union Government’s nod to start international flights, which is expected before the year-end. The approval has been received despite mass flight cancellations in the past three months as more than 40 pilots walked out to join rival Tata-led Air India Express.
9. WFME Recognition status, which was seen in the news, is associated with?
[A] Sports
[B] Medical Education
[C] Mining
[D] Literature
Answer: [B] Medical Education
The National Medical Commission (NMC), India was granted the coveted World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) Recognition Status for a tenure of 10 years. As part of this recognition, all the 706 existing medical colleges in India will become WFME accredited and the new medical colleges that will be set up in the coming 10 years will automatically become WFME accredited.
10. Which institution is associated with ‘National Broadcasting Policy’?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] NASSCOM
[C] TRAI
[D] Prasar Bharati
Answer: [C] TRAI
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) consulted stakeholders on ‘National Broadcasting Policy’. As per TRAI, the Policy may provide a common approach for licenses, oversight, and compliances. The government is seeking to bring further parity in how digital and legacy mediums like television and OTT streaming are regulated.
11. Which country recently delayed the ban on new petrol and diesel cars?
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] Canada
[D] Russia
Answer: [B] UK
In a major change to the government’s approach to achieving net zero by 2050, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delayed the ban on new petrol and diesel cars, to 2035 from 2030. The British prime minister Rishi Sunak announced key changes in the government policies that include nine-year delay in the ban on new fossil fuel heating for off-gas-grid homes to 2035.
12. Mohammed Siraj, who was seen in the news, plays which sports?
[A] Hockey
[B] Cricket
[C] Tennis
[D] Badminton
Answer: [B] Cricket
Mohammed Siraj regained his No. 1 ODI bowler in the world tag following his splendid show in the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka. Siraj has climbed eight positions to the top of the rankings following his Asia Cup haul of ten wickets at an average of 12.20. The highlight of that performance was the spell of 6 for 21 that dismantled Sri Lanka for 50 all out in the final.
13. Which female player led the Indian contingent at Asian Games opening ceremony 2023?
[A] Lovlina Borgohain
[B] Mirabhai Chanu
[C] Dutee Chand
[D] Koneru Humpy
Answer: [A] Lovlina Borgohain
Men’s Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and ace boxer Lovlina Borgohain led the Indian contingent during the opening ceremony at the Asian Games 2023 in China’s Hangzhou. A total of 655 Indian athletes are participating in the Asian Games this year, which is the largest contingent ever.
14. Which city is the host of at U.N.’s Climate Ambition Summit (CAS) in 2023?
[A] New Delhi
[B] New York
[C] Chennai
[D] Canberra
Answer: [B] New York
The Climate Ambition Summit (CAS) in New York, as part of the United Nations General Assembly, was concluded recently. Top three emitters, China, United States and India, who collectively account for about 42% of global greenhouse gas emissions, were absent from the summit.
15. Which country has offered temporary work permits to nearly 500,000 Venezuelans?
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] Australia
[D] Ukraine
Answer: [A] USA
The US government announced that it will allow over 472,000 Venezuelans to remain in the United States and work legally for 18 months. The decision was made due to growing instability and unsafe conditions in the South American nation. The United Nations says more than seven million people have left Venezuela as its economy has collapsed under President Nicolas Maduro, who has been in power since 2013.
16. Antim Panghal, who was seen in the news, plays which sports?
[A] Chess
[B] Tennis
[C] Wrestling
[D] Cricket
Answer: [C] Wrestling
Young Indian wrestler Antimn Panghal secured a bronze medal in the women’s 53 kg category at the ongoing World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. She also secured Paris Olympics 2024 quota for India. 19-year-old Antim beat two-time European Champion Emma Jonna Denise Malmgren in the bronze medal bout by 16-6.
17. ‘International Lawyers’ Conference 2023 was inaugurated in which city?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Mumbai
[C] Varanasi
[D] Bengaluru
Answer: [A] New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the “International Lawyers’ Conference 2023′ at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. Organised by the Bar Council of India, the International Lawyer’s Conference 2023 focuses on the theme of ‘Emerging Challenges in the Justice Delivery System’.
18. US based chipmaker Micron Technology carried out the groundbreaking of its plant in which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Gujarat
[D] Uttar Pradesh
Answer: [C] Gujarat
US based chipmaker Micron Technology carried Out the groundbreaking of its $2.75 billion assembly, testing and packaging plant (ATMP) in Sanand, Gujarat. The project marks the largest investment under the India Semiconductor Mission (1SM). Tata Projects announced its collaboration with Micron Technology to construct an advanced semiconductor assembly and test plant in Sanand and said it will roll out semiconductor chips next year.
19. Which country announced a strategic partnership with China, ahead of Asian Games?
[A] Ukraine
[B] Syria
[C] Israel
[D] UAE
Answer: [B] Syria
China and Syria announced the formation of a strategic partnership as Chinese leader Xi Jinping kicked off a series of diplomatic meetings ahead of the upcoming Asian Games. The Syrian leader attended the Asian Games opening ceremony along with the king of Cambodia, the crown prince of Kuwait and the prime ministers of Nepal, East Timor and South Korea.
20. When is the ‘International Day of Sign Languages’ celebrated?
[A] September 21
[B] September 23
[C] September 25
[D] September 27
Answer: [B] September 23
Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC), New Delhi under the aegis of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, celebrated ‘International Day of Sign Languages’-2023 on 23rd September 2023. The theme of this year Sign Language Day-2023 is “A World Where Deaf People Everywhere Can Sign Anywhere!”