1.Which institution won the ‘National Intellectual Property Awards 2021 and 2022’?
Correct Answer: B [IIT Madras]
Notes:
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has won the ‘National Intellectual Property Awards 2021 and 2022’.
The institution has been identified as the top Indian academic institution for patents filing, grants and commercialisation. This award is presented by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has won the ‘National Intellectual Property Awards 2021 and 2022’.
The institution has been identified as the top Indian academic institution for patents filing, grants and commercialisation. This award is presented by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
2.Which singer has been honoured with the French government’s highest honour- Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des award?
Correct Answer: B [Aruna Sairam]
Notes:
Carnatic vocalist, composer, humanitarian and speaker Aruna Sairam has been honoured with the French government’s highest honour- Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des award.
Aruna Sairam has been selected for this award not just for her achievements in singing but also for her contribution towards development of the Indo-France relationship.
Carnatic vocalist, composer, humanitarian and speaker Aruna Sairam has been honoured with the French government’s highest honour- Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des award.
Aruna Sairam has been selected for this award not just for her achievements in singing but also for her contribution towards development of the Indo-France relationship.
3.Who is the first recipient of the Kerala Jyothi award instituted by the Kerala State Government?
Correct Answer: B [M T Vasudevan Nair]
Notes:
Veteran writer M.T. Vasudevan Nair has been named the recipient of the first Kerala Jyothi award instituted by the State Government.
The jury was chaired by the renowned film-maker Adoor Gopalakrishnan. Actor Mammootty, former civil servant, social activist T. Madhava Menon among others are selected for the Kerala Prabha award while sculptor Kanayi Kunhiraman, scientist and educationist M.P. Parameswaran and singer Vaikom Vijayalakshmi among others will be presented Kerala Sree award.
Veteran writer M.T. Vasudevan Nair has been named the recipient of the first Kerala Jyothi award instituted by the State Government.
The jury was chaired by the renowned film-maker Adoor Gopalakrishnan. Actor Mammootty, former civil servant, social activist T. Madhava Menon among others are selected for the Kerala Prabha award while sculptor Kanayi Kunhiraman, scientist and educationist M.P. Parameswaran and singer Vaikom Vijayalakshmi among others will be presented Kerala Sree award.
4.Bihari Puraskar, which was seen in the news, is associated with which field?
Correct Answer: C [Literature]
Notes:
The Bihari Puraskar is given every year for an outstanding work published in the last 10 years by a Rajasthani author in Hindi or Rajasthani.
Veteran writers Madhu Kankariya and Dr Madhav Hada were awarded the 31st and 32nd Bihari Puraskar. It is one of the three literary awards instituted by KK Birla Foundation in 1991 and is named after the famous poet Bihari.
The Bihari Puraskar is given every year for an outstanding work published in the last 10 years by a Rajasthani author in Hindi or Rajasthani.
Veteran writers Madhu Kankariya and Dr Madhav Hada were awarded the 31st and 32nd Bihari Puraskar. It is one of the three literary awards instituted by KK Birla Foundation in 1991 and is named after the famous poet Bihari.
5.Which state has been conferred the India Agribusiness Award-2022 in the category of “Best State”?
Correct Answer: B [Haryana]
Notes:
Haryana has been conferred with the India Agribusiness Award-2022 in the category of ‘Best State’ for its contribution in the areas of policies, programmes, production, inputs, technologies, marketing, value addition, infrastructure and exports in the agriculture sector.National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), Hyderabad, under Ministry of Fisheries, has been awarded the ‘India Agribusiness Awards 2022’ for the best Agribusiness Award. The India International Agro Trade and Technology Fair 2022 was organised by the Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture (ICFA).
Haryana has been conferred with the India Agribusiness Award-2022 in the category of ‘Best State’ for its contribution in the areas of policies, programmes, production, inputs, technologies, marketing, value addition, infrastructure and exports in the agriculture sector.National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), Hyderabad, under Ministry of Fisheries, has been awarded the ‘India Agribusiness Awards 2022’ for the best Agribusiness Award. The India International Agro Trade and Technology Fair 2022 was organised by the Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture (ICFA).
6.Which actor was honoured with the ‘Etoile d’Or award’ at Marrakech International Film Festival?
[A] Deepika Padukone
Correct Answer: B [Ranveer Singh]
Notes:
Ranveer Singh was honoured with Etoile d’Or award at Marrakech International Film Festival in Morocco. Morocco is a North African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea.
The Marrakech International Film Festival has previously honoured Indian stars including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan.
Ranveer Singh was honoured with Etoile d’Or award at Marrakech International Film Festival in Morocco. Morocco is a North African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea.
The Marrakech International Film Festival has previously honoured Indian stars including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan.
7.UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize is given to personalities for their activities in which field?
Correct Answer: A [Tolerance and Non-Violence]
Notes:
The UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence, for 2022 has been given to Franca Ma-ih Sulem Yong from Cameroon.
She is the President of the NGOs #Afrogiveness and Positive Youths Africa. The Prize is awarded every two years to individuals or institutions for their exceptional contributions to the promotion of tolerance and non-violence through the arts, education, culture, science and communication.
The UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence, for 2022 has been given to Franca Ma-ih Sulem Yong from Cameroon.
She is the President of the NGOs #Afrogiveness and Positive Youths Africa. The Prize is awarded every two years to individuals or institutions for their exceptional contributions to the promotion of tolerance and non-violence through the arts, education, culture, science and communication.
8.Which country won the Leadership in Family Planning (EXCELL) Awards-2022?
Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
India is the only country to win the Leadership in Family Planning (EXCELL) Awards-2022 in the ‘country category’ at the International Conference on Family Planning held in Pattaya city, Thailand.
As per NFHS-5 data, overall Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR) has increased from 54 percent to 67 percent in the country. Unmet needs of family planning have witnessed a decline from 13 per cent to 9 per cent.
India is the only country to win the Leadership in Family Planning (EXCELL) Awards-2022 in the ‘country category’ at the International Conference on Family Planning held in Pattaya city, Thailand.
As per NFHS-5 data, overall Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR) has increased from 54 percent to 67 percent in the country. Unmet needs of family planning have witnessed a decline from 13 per cent to 9 per cent.
9.Who has been elected as a Member of International Committee for Weight and Measures (CIPM)?
Correct Answer: B [Venu Gopal Achanta]
Notes:
Venu Gopal Achanta, Director, CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL) has been elected as a member of the International Committee for Weights and Measures (CIPM).
Professor Gopal was declared an elected Member of CIPM in the recently held 27th General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) meeting at Paris, France. CGPM is represented by 64 member countries and meets every 4th year at International Bureau of Weight and Measure (BIPM), France.
Venu Gopal Achanta, Director, CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL) has been elected as a member of the International Committee for Weights and Measures (CIPM).
Professor Gopal was declared an elected Member of CIPM in the recently held 27th General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) meeting at Paris, France. CGPM is represented by 64 member countries and meets every 4th year at International Bureau of Weight and Measure (BIPM), France.
10.Who is the world’s most popular leader as per Global Leader Approval Ratings released by US-based Morning Consult?
Correct Answer: B [Narendra Modi]
Notes:
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains the world’s most popular leader with an approval rating of 77 percent.
This was revealed in a Global Leader Approval Ratings released by a US based consulting firm Morning Consult. Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador stands at second position followed by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains the world’s most popular leader with an approval rating of 77 percent.
This was revealed in a Global Leader Approval Ratings released by a US based consulting firm Morning Consult. Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador stands at second position followed by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
11.Asian Development Bank (ADB) ranked which Indian firm in its ‘Top Consulting Services Firm’ list?
Correct Answer: A [WAPCOS]
Notes:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has ranked Indian-PSU company WAPCOS as top amongst consulting services firms in water and other infrastructure sectors.
In another report ‘Fact Sheet – 2022’ released by the ADB, WAPCOS was placed amongst the Top 3 consultants from India involved in consulting services contracts under ADB loan, grant, and technical assistance projects in energy, transport and water, and other urban infrastructure sectors.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has ranked Indian-PSU company WAPCOS as top amongst consulting services firms in water and other infrastructure sectors.
In another report ‘Fact Sheet – 2022’ released by the ADB, WAPCOS was placed amongst the Top 3 consultants from India involved in consulting services contracts under ADB loan, grant, and technical assistance projects in energy, transport and water, and other urban infrastructure sectors.
12.Who is the author of the book titled ‘Forks in the Road: My Days at RBI and Beyond’?
Correct Answer: C [C Rangarajan]
Notes:
‘Forks in the Road: My Days at RBI and Beyond’ book is a memoir of Dr C. Rangarajan, the 19th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India and a former Member of Parliament.
The book includes his journey as an economist and RBI Governor and sheds lights on some of the hidden truths surrounding India’s economic history including the account of 1991 reforms.
‘Forks in the Road: My Days at RBI and Beyond’ book is a memoir of Dr C. Rangarajan, the 19th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India and a former Member of Parliament.
The book includes his journey as an economist and RBI Governor and sheds lights on some of the hidden truths surrounding India’s economic history including the account of 1991 reforms.
13.International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) recognised the ‘Nijaat’ Campaign of which state Police?
Correct Answer: B [Chhattisgarh]
Notes:
International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), US-based international organisation has selected ‘Nijaat’ campaign of Chhattisgarh police for ‘Leadership in Crime Prevention’ in the institutional category.
The anti-drug and illicit liquor campaign was launched by the Chhattisgarh police includes tough action against businesses of illegal drugs or narcotics, public awareness, and extending support in counselling and rehabilitation
International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), US-based international organisation has selected ‘Nijaat’ campaign of Chhattisgarh police for ‘Leadership in Crime Prevention’ in the institutional category.
The anti-drug and illicit liquor campaign was launched by the Chhattisgarh police includes tough action against businesses of illegal drugs or narcotics, public awareness, and extending support in counselling and rehabilitation
14.Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who is a recipient of Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award, is the President of which country?
President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, the ninth President of Guyana, is one among the 21 recipients of the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA).
He will also be the Chief Guest at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention will be held this time in Indore. US-based businessman Darshan Singh Dhaliwal, and DSB Group CEO Piyush Gupta are among 21 recipients.
He will also be the Chief Guest at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention will be held this time in Indore. US-based businessman Darshan Singh Dhaliwal, and DSB Group CEO Piyush Gupta are among 21 recipients.
15.Savitribai Phule, India’s first woman teacher, was from which state?
Correct Answer: B [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Savitribai Phule is formally recognised as India’s first woman teacher. She was born on January 3, 1831, in Maharashtra’s Naigaon village.
Along with her husband and social activist Jyotirao Phule, Savitribhai opened the country’s first girls’ school in Bhidewada, Pune, in 1848. They challenged oppressive caste-based social norms and made the downtrodden to pursue education.
Savitribai Phule is formally recognised as India’s first woman teacher. She was born on January 3, 1831, in Maharashtra’s Naigaon village.
Along with her husband and social activist Jyotirao Phule, Savitribhai opened the country’s first girls’ school in Bhidewada, Pune, in 1848. They challenged oppressive caste-based social norms and made the downtrodden to pursue education.
16.‘Baibhav, Saurav and Gaurav’ are the civilian awards provided by which state?
Correct Answer: B [Assam]
Notes:
Assam Government released the list of winners of the Highest Civilian Awards- the Assam Baibhav Award.
There will be one recipient for the Assam Baibhav, five recipients for the Assam Saurav and fifteen recipients for the Assam Gaurav awards respectively. Dr Tapan Saikia, associated with the Healthcare & Public Services sectors, has been declared the Assam Baibhav for the year 2023.
Assam Government released the list of winners of the Highest Civilian Awards- the Assam Baibhav Award.
There will be one recipient for the Assam Baibhav, five recipients for the Assam Saurav and fifteen recipients for the Assam Gaurav awards respectively. Dr Tapan Saikia, associated with the Healthcare & Public Services sectors, has been declared the Assam Baibhav for the year 2023.
17.Who is the author of the ‘Revolutionaries- The Other Story of How India Won Its Freedom’ Book?
Correct Answer: B [Sanjeev Sanyal]
Notes:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah released a book titled ‘Revolutionaries- The Other Story of How India Won Its Freedom’
The Author of the book is Economist Sanjeev Sanyal who is also a member of Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. Some other books authored by him include Land of the Seven Rivers, The Indian Renaissance and The Ocean of Churn.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah released a book titled ‘Revolutionaries- The Other Story of How India Won Its Freedom’
The Author of the book is Economist Sanjeev Sanyal who is also a member of Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. Some other books authored by him include Land of the Seven Rivers, The Indian Renaissance and The Ocean of Churn.
18.Prime Minister Modi to name 21 islands of Andaman & Nicobar after which awardees?
Correct Answer: D [Param Vir Chakra]
Notes:
Prime Minister Modi named 21 islands of Andaman & Nicobar after Param Vir Chakra awardees, to give due honour and recognition to real-life heroes.
The move was taken on Parakram Diwas, also known as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti. The national event aims to mark the birth anniversary of prominent Indian freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
Prime Minister Modi named 21 islands of Andaman & Nicobar after Param Vir Chakra awardees, to give due honour and recognition to real-life heroes.
The move was taken on Parakram Diwas, also known as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti. The national event aims to mark the birth anniversary of prominent Indian freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
19.BV Doshi, who passed away recently, was associated with which profession?
Correct Answer: C [Architecture]
Notes:
Indian veteran architect Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi, also known as B V Doshi, passed away at the age of 95.
He won the gold medal awarded by the Royal Institute of British Architects in 2022, joining a select league of international architects. Indian architect BV Doshi has passed away, at the age of 95. Trained under Le Corbusier, he was the only Indian to have been awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize.
Indian veteran architect Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi, also known as B V Doshi, passed away at the age of 95.
He won the gold medal awarded by the Royal Institute of British Architects in 2022, joining a select league of international architects. Indian architect BV Doshi has passed away, at the age of 95. Trained under Le Corbusier, he was the only Indian to have been awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize.
20.Which company has retained its spot as the top-selling car-maker in World for third straight year?
Correct Answer: B [Toyota]
Notes:
Japan-based Toyota Motor Corp continues to be the world’s top-selling automaker, for a third straight year.
The company recently said it sold 10.5 million vehicles in 2022. Though the company was hit by chip-related supply constraints, strong demand in Asia and increase in production capacity helped it boost global production by 5% in 2022. Volkswagen Group is at the number 2 position, as it sold 8.3 million vehicles in 2022.
Japan-based Toyota Motor Corp continues to be the world’s top-selling automaker, for a third straight year.
The company recently said it sold 10.5 million vehicles in 2022. Though the company was hit by chip-related supply constraints, strong demand in Asia and increase in production capacity helped it boost global production by 5% in 2022. Volkswagen Group is at the number 2 position, as it sold 8.3 million vehicles in 2022.
