Tnpsc Current Affairs in English – 9th June 2023
1. As per the India Rankings 2023, which institution retained its first position in the Overall category?
[A] IISc Bengaluru
[B] IIT Madras
[C] Amrita University
[D] IIT Kharagpur
Answer: [B] IIT Madras
India Rankings 2023 was released recently by Minister of State for Education and External Affairs. It is based on the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) developed by the Ministry of Education in 2015. Indian Institute of Technology Madras retains its 1st position in Overall Category for fifth consecutive year, i.e. 2019 to 2023 and in Engineering for eighth consecutive year, i.e. from 2016 to 2023.
2. What is the name of the portal launched for monitoring the implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes of Justice Ministry?
[A] Nyaya Vikas Portal
[B] Info Vikas Portal
[C] CSS Monitor Portal
[D] Bharat Scheme Portal
Answer: [A] Nyaya Vikas Portal
Nyaya Vikas Portal was launched recently for monitoring the implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes. It provides information regarding the funding, documentation, project monitoring and approval of these schemes. The Department of Justice has been implementing the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Districts and Subordinate Judiciary since 1993-94.
3. India’s First International Cruise Vessel was flagged off recently to which country?
[A] Nepal
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Japan
[D] Indonesia
Answer: [B] Sri Lanka
India’s First International Cruise Vessel was flagged off recently from Chennai to Sri Lanka. This marks the start of the international cruise tourism terminal at Chennai. The MV Empress cruise has a capacity to accommodate 3000 passengers. It will connect three ports- Triconmalle, Hambantota and Jaffna – in Sri Lanka.
4. Which institution launched the ‘Antardrishti’ dashboard?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] RBI
[C] SEBI
[D] NPCI
Answer: [B] RBI
Antardrishti is a financial inclusion dashboard launched by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das. It will provide insights required to assess and monitor the progress of financial inclusion by capturing relevant parameters.
5. Which country hosted the Sixth Edition of Exercise EKatha?
[A] India
[B] Nepal
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Maldives
Answer: [D] Maldives
The 6th edition of Exercise Ekatha was held in Maldives 3 between Indian Navy divers and Marine Commandos and Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF). This bilateral exercise aims to boost interoperability in diving and special operations. The 5th edition of Exercise Ekatha was held in October 2022 at Maldives.
6. Which term refers to the hostile possession of property, as mentioned in the Law Commission Report?
[A] Adverse Possession
[B] Unwise Possession
[C] Unjudicial Possession
[D] Harmful Possession
Answer: [A] Adverse Possession
Adverse possession refers to the hostile possession of property. The concept of adverse possession starts from the idea that land must not be left vacant but instead, be put to judicious use. The 22nd Law Commission, in its latest report, expressed the opinion that there is no valid reason to make any alterations to the existing laws regarding adverse possession.
7. India has recently decided to establish a ‘global strategic partnership’ with which country?
[A] USA
[B] Australia
[C] France
[D] Italy
Answer: [A] USA
India-US global strategic partnership is an ambitious roadmap to promote defence industrial cooperation. The two countries have decided to establish this partnership after the talks between US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh. Lloyd Austin is in a three-day visit to India.
8. Which institution released its first ‘Sustainability Report’ with initiatives taken for Environment Sustainability?
[A] SAIL
[B] ONGC
[C] NHAI
[D] Indian Railways
Answer: [C] NHAI
NHAI’s First ‘Sustainability Report for FY 2021-22’ was released recently. This report encompasses NHAI’s governance structure, stakeholders, environment and social responsibility initiatives. The report was recently released by Nitin Gadkaro, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways. Green House Gas (GHG) Emissions from energy consumption, operations, transport and travel measured in Metric Tonnes CO2 equivalent/km constructed saw a decline of 9.7% in FY 2020-21 and 2% in FY 2021-22.
9. Which state established High-Level Committee on Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)?
[A] Manipur
[B] Mizoram
[C] West Bengal
[D] Assam
Answer: [B] Mizoram
The Mizoram government has established a High-Level Committee to address the needs of over 9000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Manipur who are affected by ethnic conflicts. The committee’s primary responsibility is to provide relief and humanitarian aid to these IDPs while taking necessary actions to implements decisions concerning their situation.
10. Which state launched buses equipped with ‘Shuddha Vayu’ devices that measure air quality along their routes?
[A] Odisha
[B] Telangana
[C] West Bengal
[D] Kerala
[A] West Bengal
The West Bengal government launched 20 buses equipped with ‘Shuddha Vayu’ devices that measure air quality along their routes. These Bus Roof Mounted Air Purification Systems (BRMAPS) have air filters to capture pollutants, and the collected data will be transmitted to the pollution control board’s database for monitoring pollution levels along the bus routes.
11. Which country hosts the ‘Special Olympics World Summer Games’?
[A] India
[B] Germany
[C] France
[D] Australia
Answer: [B] Germany
The Special Olympics World Summer Games will be held in Germany from June 17 to 25. India will send a 255-member contingent to this event. The Special Olympics World Games are the world’s largest inclusive sporting event for people with intellectual disabilities.
12. Suriname conferred the ‘Grand Order of the Chain of Yellow Star’ on which Indian personality?
[A] Prime Minister
[B] President of India
[C] External Affairs Minister
[D] Finance Minister
Answer: [B] President of India
The Grand Order of the Chain of Yellow Star is the highest Civilian honour conferred by Suriname. President Droupadi Murmu recently became the first Indian to receive this award. Murmu received the award from the President of the Republic of Suriname, Chandrikapersad Santokhi.
13. Which country released the “Sustainable Green Airports Mission”?
[A] India
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Bangladesh
[D] New Zealand
Answer: [A] India
On World Environment Day, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) unveiled a publication called the “Sustainable Green Airports Mission”. This booklet highlights the sustainability measures undertaken by the AAI and becoming carbon neutral, in line with the Panchamrit goals declared by the Prime Minister of India at COP26.
14. Who is the first female officer in Army Service Corps to take charge of Communication Zone Mechanical Transport Battalion?
[A] Colonel Shuchita Shekhar
[B] Colonel Avani Chaturvedi
[C] Captain Mohana Singh Jitarwal
[D] Captain Bhawana Kanth
Answer: [A] Colonel Shuchita Shekhar
Colonel Shuchita Shekar has made history as the first female officer in the Army Service Corps to take charge of a Communication Zone Mechanical Transport Battalion. The Communication Zone Mechanical Transport Battalion plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the supply chain for the Northern Command, maintaining its operational capabilities.
15. Which state hosted the Urs-Sharigf event of Sufi saint Hazrat Khwaja Banda Nawaz Gesudaraz?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] West Bengal
[D] Odisha
Answer: [B] Karnataka
The 619the Urs-e-Sharif of Sufi saint Hazrat Khwaja Banda Nawaz Gesudaraz commenced with the traditional Sandal procession on the dargah premises in Kalaburagi, Karnataka. This marked the beginning of the annual Urs-e-Sharif celebration. Banda Nawaz commonly known as Banda Nawaz Gaisu Daraz, was a Hanafi Maturidi scholar and Sufi saint from India of the Chishti Order.
16. Which state implements ‘Godhan Nyaya Yojana’?
[A] Bihar
[B] Chhattisgarh
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Assam
Answer: [B] Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Beghel disbursed a sum of Rs crore to the beneficiaries of the Godhan Nyaya Yojana. As of May 2023, a total of Rs 518 crore 71 lakh has been disbursed under the Gidhan Nyay Yojana to cow dung vendors, Gauthan committiees, and women self-help groups, as part of the scheme’s initiatives.
17. ‘Eco-Vizag Campaign’ was launched in which state/UT?[A] Telangana
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Kerala
[D] Tamil Nadu
Answer: [A] Andhra Pradesh
Eco-Vizag Campaign was launched by the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) in Ahdhra Pradesh to promote public participation in combating air and plastic pollution. It will focus on 5 components-eco-cleaning, greenery, water conservation, plastic ban and pollution reduction.
18. Which state/UT launched Disha Mobile App aimed at safety and security of women?
[A] Kerala
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] West Bengal
Answer: [B] Andhara Pradesh
The Disha Mobile App, launched three years ago, has created a record with more than 1.17 crore registrations in the State. The App was aimed at safety and security of women. Police, women protection secretaries and volunteers attached to village and ward sacgivalayams, who launched Disha special deivers, registered about 1.17 crore women.
19. CAI Central Council approves renewal of mutual recognition agreement (MRA) with which countries?
[A] Canada, Ireland
[B] Australia, New Zealand
[C] Norway, Finland
[D] USA, Mexico
Answer: [A] Canada, Ireland
The CA Institute’s Central Council has approved the renewal of the existing mutual recognition agreement (MRA) with CPA Canada and CPA Ireland. The Central Council has also approved the renewal of MRA/MoUs with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF), the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (Tanzania) and Qatar Financial Centre Authority.
20. An ‘Integrated Command and Control Centre’ has been set up in which city under Smart City Mission?
[A] Srinagar
[B] Kolkata
[C] Ladakh
[D] Itanagar
Answer: [A] Srinagar
A state-of-the-art Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) has been set up on the outskirts of Srinagar city under Smart City Mission. The Centre will be responsible for GIS mapping and will have a digital address for all the properties in the City. The Centre is also tasked to lay a 175 KM long fibre net for uninterrupted services to the locals.