Tnpsc Current Affairs in English – 30th May 2023
1. “UDAN 5.1′ scheme was launched by which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Civil Aviation
[B] ministry of MSME
[C] Ministry of Defence
[D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer: [A] Ministry of Civil Aviation
The UDAN 5.1 was launched recently by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. It will specifically focus on helicopter routes. It aims to further enhance the connectivity to remnote areas of the countrynand achieve last-mile connectivity through helicopters.
2. Which super-computer was ranked at 75th position at Top 500 Global Supercomputing List?
[A] ARJUN
[B] AIRAWAT
[C] ANANYA
[D] AVIGHNA
Answer: [B] AIRAVWAT
AIRAWAT is an AI supercomputer in the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C- DAC), Pune. It is India’s largest and fastest AI Supercomputing system, with a remarkable speed of 13,170 teraflops. It was ranked at 75th position in the world by the 61st edition of Topn500 GIlobal Supercomputing List. The supercomputer has been installed this year.
3. ‘Transport Outlook 2023’ was released by which institution?
[A] IMF
[B] ITF
[C] WEF
[D] World Bank
Answer: [B] ITF
ITF Transport Outlook 2023 was released recently by the International Transport Forum atnthe OECD. It was released during the at the ITF summit in Leipzig, Germany. The analysis covers the movement of passengers and freight across all transport modes. It examines the impacts of different policy measures on global transport demand and carbon dioxide emissions to 2050.
4. Georgi Gospodinov, who has won the International Booker Prize, is from which country?
[A] Bulgaria
[B] Latvia
[C] Maldives
[D] Ukraine
Answer: [A] Bulgaria
Georgi Gospodinov is the first Bulgarian author to win International Booker Prize. He authored the book titled “Time Shelter”. He is one of the leading voices of contemporary European literature. For translating his work “Time Shelter” into English, his translator Angela Rodel and him shared the 2023 International Booker Prize.
5. Which country has banned domestic flights on short routes that can be covered by train?
[A] France
[B] USA
[C] UK
[D] Germany
Answer: [A] France
The French government recently banned domestic flights on short routes that can be covered by train in less than two-and-a-half hours. It is expected to minimize emissions from the aviation sector. Though the provision had been included in a 2021 climate law and was already in use, the ban has been mandated only now.
6. ‘Orbitofrontal Cortex’ is an area in which part of the body?
[A] Heart
[B] Brain
[C] Muscle
[D] Liver
Answer: [B] Brain
The orbitofrontal cortex is an area in brain where information about reward value of odours and identity are represented. In a new study, researchers were able to train an algorithm to predict a person experiencing pain based on the signals in the orbitofrontal cortex region of the brain.
7. Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) into Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) are the subsidiaries of which organisation?
[A] GAIL
[B] ONGC
[C] REC
[D] BHEL
Answer: [B] ONGC
The Union Ministry of Oil is currently taking steps to merge the Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) into Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL). The MRPL and HPCL are two listed subsidiaries of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). It is an Indian central public sector undertaking under the ownership of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
8. ‘Dancing Girl sculpture’ is a famous art piece found in which place?
[A] Harappa
[B] Mohenjodaro
[C] Dholavira
[D] Lothal
Answer: [B] Mohenjodaro
Dancing Girl of Mohenjodaro, which belongs to the Indus Valley Civilization, was discovered in 1926 by British archaeologist Ernest McKay. On the occasion of International Museum Day, Prime Minister Modi unveiled the International Museum Expo’s mascot, which is a contemporised version of the famous Dancing Girl of Mohenjodaro.
9. Where is the Global Alliance for National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) headquartered?
[A] Switzerland
[B] Moscow
[C] Paris
[D] New York
Answer: [A] Switzerland
Global Alliance for National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), which is affiliated to the UNHRC, is responsible for reviewing and accrediting National Human Rights Institutions every 5 years based on the compliance with the Paris Principles. For the second time, it deferred re-accreditation of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India fora year.
10. Which city hosted the first Urban Climate Film Festival in India?
[A] Pune
[B] New Delhi
[C] Mumbai
[D] Mysuru
Answer: [B] New Delhi
The National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) is organising the first Urban Climate Film Festival through the CITIIS program under U20 engagement events. The festival is being organised with support from the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, Government of India, the French Development Agency (AFD), and the European Union.
11. Uttarakhand’s first Vande Bharat Express train travels from Dehradun to which city?
[A] Guwahati
[B] New Delhi
[C] varanasi
[D] Kolkata
Answer: [B] New Delhi
Uttarakhand’s first Vande Bharat Express is set to be flagged off by Prime Minister Modi. It will travel from Dehradun to Delhi. The train has been indigenously’ manufactured and is equipped with advanced safety features, including the Kavach technology.
12. Which typhoon crossed the United States territory of Guam recently?
[A] Mawar
[B] Mino
[C] Mahi
[D] Myan
Answer: [A] Mawar
Typhoon Mawar recently crossed the United States territory of Guam. It has caused heavy rain and high-speed winds. It was the strongest typhoon to hit the US Pacific territory in over two decades. Philippines warns of possible flooding, landslides due to the storm, locally named Betty.
13. “Gerald R. Ford’ the largest aircraft carrier in the world, is located in which country?
[A] USA
[B] Russia
[C] france
[D] Germany
Answer: [A] USA
USS Gerald R. Ford is the largest aircraft carrier in the world. It recently made its first foreign call. The ship is named after the 38th President of the United States, Gerald Ford. The ship sailed into Oslo, a first for such a U.S. ship, in a show of NATO force at a time of heightened tension between NATO and Russia over the war in Ukraine.
14. ‘Hemidactylus pakka malaiensis’ is a newly discovered species belonging to?
[A] Turtle
[B] Gecko
[C] Spider
[D] Snake
Answer: [B] Gecko
Hemidactylus pakka malaiensis is a newly discovered species of large-bodied gecko. It was found at the Pakkamalai hills, at Gingee in the southern Eastern Ghats. The new species is closely related to H. graniticolus and the recently described H. easai, from which it can be distinguished by its lower femoral pores count.
15. ‘Sturisoma reisi’, which was discovered recently, belongs to which species?
[A] Cat fish
[B] Frog
[C] Spider
[D] Snake
Answer: [A] Cat fish
Sturisoma reisi is a newly discovered species of catfish. It was found in Madeira River basin in Bolivia and Brazil. First described in 1838 with Loricaria rostrata as the type species, the genus includes 10 recognized species at present.
16. India signed a migration pact with which country recently?
[A] Australia
[B] UK
[C] Singapore
[D] Malaysia
Answer: [A] Australia
India and Australia sign migration pact that will facilitate the movement of students, academics, and professionals. The agreement was announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Australia. India also plans to set Jp a new consulate in Brisbane, in addition to the existing consulates in Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney.
17. Carlos Alcaraz, who replaced Novak Dịokovic at the No. 1 spot, is a tennis player from which country?
[A] Spain
[B] Serbia
[C] Russia
[D] France
Answer: [A] Spain
Spanish Tennis player Carlos Alcaraz replaced Novak Djokovic at No. 1 in the ATP rankings, earning the top seeding at the French Open. Danil Medvedev’s Italian Open title moved him up to No. 2 ahead of the year’s second Grand Slam tournament. Alcaraz, who turned 20 this month, is 30-3 with four titles in 2023.
18. U.T. Khader was unanimously elected Speaker of which state’s Legislative Assembly?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Telangana
Answer: [B] Karnataka
54-year-old U.T. Khader was unanimously elected Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, becomes the first Muslim to hold the post in Karnataka. He was a former Minister of the state and 5-time Member of Legislative Assembly. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah proposed the name of Mr Khader, which was seconded by Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.
19. Arunachal Pradesh has collaborated with which institutuion to set up Institute for Transforming Arunachal?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Election Commission
[C] CBI
[D] CVC
Answer: [A] NITI Aayog
Arunachal Pradesh govt to set up Institute for Transforming Arunachal with NITI Aayog. Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced that the Institute will help build an ecosystem for knowledge platform for further learning. The Institute will help build an ecosystem for knowledge platform for further learnings.
20. What is Mihir, located in the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF)?
[A] Telescope
[B] Super Computer
[C] Hydrometer
[D] Anemometers
Answer: [B] Super computer
Mihir is a 2.8 petaflop supercomputer in the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF). Union Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju visited NCMRWF recently. The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, is home to ‘Pratyush’, a 4.0 petaflop supercomputer.