Tnpsc Current Affairs in English – 30th March 2023
1. When is the ‘International Day of Zero Wastes’ observed?
[A] March 25
[B] March 30
[C] April 5
[D] April 10
Answer : [B] March 30
International Day of Zero Wastes is observed on March 30 every year. The theme for this year is ‘Achieving sustainable and environmentally sound practices of minimizing and managing waste’. The International Day of Zero Waste aims to promote sustainable consumption and production patterns, support the societal shift towards circularity and raise awareness about how zero-waste initiatives contribute to the advancement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
2. Captive Employment Initiative was launched under which scheme?
[A] Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Kaushalya Yojana
[B] MGNREGA
[C] Mission Antyodaya
[D] Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
Answer : [A] Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Kaushalya Yojana
Captive Employment Initiative was launched by the Central Government under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Kaushalya Yojana. Under this initiative, captive employers will train rural poor youth and provide them with jobs in their company or subsidiary.
3. Which state/UT hosted the ‘First International Quantum Communication Conclave’?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] New Delhi
[C] Gujarat
[D] Karnataka
Answer : [B] New Delhi
The first International Quantum Communication Conclave was held on March 28 and 29 this year in Delhi. It was organized by the Department of Telecommunications in collaboration with the CDOT, Telecommunications Standards Development Society India (TSDSI) and IEEE Communications Society.
4. Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme is being implemented under which scheme?
[A] Rashtriya Gokul Mission
[B] National Livestock Mission
[C] Livestock Health and Disease Control
[D] National Programme for Dairy Development
Answer : [A] Rashtriya Gokul Mission
Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme (NAIP) is being implemented under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission scheme to promote livestock industry in India. The implementation of the Artificial Insemination method and other initiatives resulted in milk production in India increasing from 146.31 Million Tonnes in 2014-15 to 220.78 Million in 2021-22.
5. Which Union Ministry implements the ‘Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana’?
[A] Ministry of Rural Development
[B] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[C] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
[D] Ministry of MSME
Answer : [A] Ministry of Rural Development
Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana was launched by the Central Government to promote the development of rural India. Operational guidelines to implement this scheme was unveiled recently. The scheme aims to develop Gram Panchayats is envisaged through implementation of existing Government Schemes and Programmes in convergence mode and mobilization of community and private resources.
6. Which institution hosted the ‘Spring Fiesta 2023’ event?
[A] National Gallery of Modern Art
[B] National Archives of India
[C] Archaeological Survey of India
[D] National School of Drama
Answer : [A] National Gallery of Modern Art
Spring Fiesta 2023 is a first-of-its-kind event organized by the National Gallery of Modern Art. It was organized to celebrate 69 years of the museum. It was officially inaugurated in 1954 by the then Vice President Dr. S Radhakrishnan. Over 50 stalls will be set up for display and sales at the museum lawns by enthusiastic participants from different walks of life who specialize in items such as handicrafts, ceramics, indigenous art, fashion, and so on.
7. Which ship presently deployed in the Mediterranean Sea, entered Port Algiers, Algeria?
[A] INS Sumedha
[B] INS Saravana
[C] INS Sunanda
[D] INS Suhas
Answer : [A] INS Sumedha
INS Sumedha, presently deployed in the Mediterranean Sea, entered Port Algiers, Algeria for an operational turn around. Indigenously built, INT Sumedha is a stealth offshore patrol vessel constructed at Goa Shipyard. The visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing maritime cooperation and interoperability between the two navies.
8. ‘Universal Acceptance Day’ is celebrated on which day?
[A] March 25
[B] March 28
[C] March 31
[D] April 1
Answer : [B] March 28
The first-ever Universal Acceptance Day was celebrated on March 28, 2023. India was the flag bearer this year to promote and promulgate Universal Acceptance (UA) for digital inclusion. National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) under the aegis of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), successfully organized the event on Universal Acceptance Day to drive efforts for an inclusive and multilingual internet in India.
9. Which Union Ministry has organized Swachhotsav 2023 campaign?
[A] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of Rural Development
[D] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Answer : [A] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
As part of the ongoing Swachhotsav 2023 campaign, the Mission is set to mobilize citizens from over 2,800 cities as part of the ‘Swachh Mashaal March’. The Mashaal March aims to spread awareness regarding the idea of a ‘Garbage Free City’. It is organized by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
10. Which country test-fired ‘P-270 Moskit Missile’?
[A] Russia
[B] China
[C] Japan
[D] USA
Answer : [A] Russia
The P-270 Moskit missile is a Soviet-era medium-range supersonic missile that can neutralize a ship within the range of up to 120 km. Russia’s Navy has test fired supersonic antiship missiles at a mock target in the Sea of Japan.
11. Which sub-type of the Influenza A virus, is also known as ‘Equine influenza Virus’?
[A] H3N1
[B] H3N2
[C] H3N8
[D] H2N1
Answer : [C] H3N8
H3N8 is a subtype of the Influenza A virus. It is also known as Equine influenza virus. China reports its first H3N8 bird flu of 2023, and this is the third time that the virus has been discovered in the country, although a previous strain caused the 1889 pandemic.
12. IMF approved around USD 3 billion bailout plan for which country?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Vietnam
[C] Afghanistan
[D] Iran
Answer : [A] Sri Lanka
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) executive board approved a nearly USD 3 billion bailout plan for Sri Lanka recently. Of the total amount about USD 333 million was to be disbursed immediately to alleviate the country’s humanitarian crisis.
13. INS Chilka, where the first batch of Agniveers passed out, is based in which state?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Odisha
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Uttarakhand
Answer : [B] Odisha
INS Chilka, situated in Odisha, is the premier basic training establishment for Agniveers of the Indian Navy. Recently, the first batch of 2,585 Agniveers passed out from INS Chilka. A total of 2,585 Agmiveers, including 272 women of the Indian Navy passed out. Admiral R. Hari Kumar, Chief of Naval Staff, reviewed the passing out parade of the first batch of Agniveers.
14. Which city hosted the ‘India-Africa Army Chiefs’ Conclave’?
[A] Gandhi Nagar
[B] Pune
[C] Panaji
[D] Vishakhapatnam
Answer : [B] Pune
The first-ever India-Africa Army Chiefs’ Conclave is being held in Pune. The aim of the event is to strengthen defence relations and create an institutionalized framework for better military-to-military cooperation between the two parties.
15. Which city is to play host to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)’s National Security Advisors (NSA) meeting?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Mumbai
[C] Ahmedabad
[D] Kolkata
Answer : [A] New Delhi
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)’s National Security Advisors (NSA) meeting being organized in India. India, the current chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), is hosting the meeting in New Delhi.
16. Which city is the host of the ‘G20 Infrastructure Working Summit’?
[A] Visakhapatnam
[B] Mumbai
[C] New Delhi
[D] Guwahati
Answer : [A] Visakhapatnam
G20 Infrastructure Working Summit is being organized in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The three-day meeting involves the participation of representatives from G20 member countries, the European Union and other invitees.
17. Which High Court sough a response for the first time from ChatGPT for view on ball in murder case?
[A] Delhi High Court
[B] Surat High Court
[C] Punjab and Sind High Court
[D] Allahabad High Court
Answer : [C] Punjab and Sind High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court sought a response from ChatGPT, the famous artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. The High Court sought to assess the worldwide view on bail when the assault was laced with cruelty, the move likely a first of its kind for a Indian court.
18. What is the rate of interest announced for the ‘Mahila Samman Savings Certificate Scheme’?
[A] 6.5 per cent
[B] 7.5 per cent
[C] 8.5 per cent
[D] 9.5 per cent
Answer : [B] 7.5 per cent
The Mahila Samman Savings Certificate Scheme has been announced in the Union Budget 2023-24. Union Minister of State for Finance announced that the scheme will start in Financial Year 2023-24. It is a deposit facility up to two lakh rupees in the name of women or girls for a tenure of two years and it was announced that the interest will be 7.5 per cent.
19. As per the Central Board of Trustees of EPFO, what is the interest rate on the provident fund deposits for 2023-24?
[A] 8.05%
[B] 8.10%
[C] 8.15%
[D] 8.20%
Answer : [C] 8.15%
The Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) decided to raise the interest rate on the provident fund deposits marginally to 8.15 per cent for FY23. The rate of interest was four-decade low of 8.1 per cent n the previous financial year. The interest rate would be officially notified in the government gazette after getting the approval from the Finance Ministry.
20. ‘Foundation of SAARC Writers and Literature (FOSWAL)’ conferred a special literary award on which personality?
[A] Rabindranath Tagore
[B] Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
[C] Amartya Sen
[D] Subramanya Bharati
Answer : [B] Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
‘Foundation of SAARC Writers and Literature (FOSWAL)’ conferred a special literary award on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The award has been conferred for his trilogy-The Unfinished Memories, The Prison Diaries and the New China 1952.