Daily Current Affairs May 2023
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What is the name of the NASA mission that aims to send astronauts to the Moon?

  • TEMPO
  • SUPREME
  • Artemis - 2 (correct)
  • CaRD

    • What is the name of the initiative launched by the Ministry of Science and Technology to repair and maintain scientific equipment?

  • SUPREME (correct)
  • WEST
  • I-STEM
  • MANAK

    • What is the name of the satellite launched by NASA to study air pollution?

  • CaRD
  • TEMPO (correct)
  • Dagger
  • Artemis - 2

    • What is the name of the Indian scientist who is studying geomagnetic disturbances?

    <p>Vishal Upendran (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a course offered by Gaurav Sir?

    <p>Physics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the award received by Chennai Metro Rail Limited in the Carbon Reduction category?

    <p>Silver Award (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a course offered by Gaurav Sir?

    <p>Cyber Security (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the organization that gave the Green World Awards?

    <p>Green Organization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which state(s) is the state foundation day celebrated on 1st May?

    <p>Both A and B (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state does the power grid corporation of India belong to?

    <p>Odisha (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a Maharatna company?

    <p>Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the initiative launched by the Ministry of Science and Technology to showcase the achievements of the 39 CSIR laboratories?

    <p>One Lab One Week (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the awards given by the Ministry of Science and Technology every year?

    <p>MANAK (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following astronauts is an African-American?

    <p>Victor Glover (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the Telegram group where you can download current affairs PDFs?

    <p>StudyIQPremiumUsers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the technology used to extract oxygen from simulated lunar soil?

    <p>CaRD (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is significant about Kochi Metro in India?

    <p>It is the first metro in India to accept cryptocurrency. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country is India significantly buying crude oil from at discounted rates?

    <p>Russia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event led to the creation of Maharashtra and Gujarat?

    <p>The Bombay Reorganization Act of 1960 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which company has the highest market capitalization in India?

    <p>Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following groups predominantly settled in Gujarat?

    <p>Kutchi speaking people (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What position will Siddhartha Molanty hold until 2024?

    <p>Chairman of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Telugu-speaking people perform during the Ganga Pushkaralu festival?

    <p>Rituale (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiative is Lucknow associated with regarding the conservation of vultures?

    <p>Setting up the first conservation center for Red Headed Vulture (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has Reliance General Insurance recently started accepting for premium payments?

    <p>Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many PM Mitra parks are planned to be established in UP?

    <p>7 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the digitized family ID initiative mentioned?

    <p>To create a unique identity for each family (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will be manufactured in Bareli according to the information provided?

    <p>Vande Bharat coaches (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country has the highest annual remittances crossing in 2022?

    <p>India (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From which region do most remittances to India come?

    <p>Gulf countries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What achievement did Satwik Sarawaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty accomplish in 2023?

    <p>Won the Asian Badminton Championships Men's Doubles title (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many times has India won a gold medal in the Asian Badminton Championships?

    <p>Once (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the title of the book launched by Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman?

    <p>Reflections (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the author of the book 'Reflections'?

    <p>Narayan Vaghul (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did the last doubles session occur in the Asian Badminton Championships before 2023?

    <p>1978 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization is referred to as BWF?

    <p>Badminton World Federation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What recent task has the Ministry of Science and Technology undertaken?

    <p>Conducting an innovation survey (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization is conducting the National Manufacturing Innovation Survey?

    <p>United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the National Manufacturing Innovation Survey?

    <p>Innovation processes and barriers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which initiative has been awarded the HUDCO Award for 2022-2023?

    <p>Clean India Mission (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific action is taken under the Swachh Bharat initiative in Uttar Pradesh?

    <p>Selecting historical sites for cleanup (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of organization is HUDCO?

    <p>Public sector company (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event is expected to be hosted in Vienna in 2023?

    <p>Interpol meeting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many historical places are included in the Swachh Bharat initiative in Uttar Pradesh?

    <p>75 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was the first innovation survey conducted?

    <p>2017 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization is associated with the examination of drug-related issues?

    <p>United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event is celebrated on May 1st every year in India?

    <p>International Labor Day (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the Haymarket Riot in 1886?

    <p>It led to the establishment of Labor Day in the U.S. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the current Director-General of the International Labour Organization?

    <p>Gilbert Houngbo (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the peace agreement signed between the Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) and the Government of Assam?

    <p>To ensure development for the Dimasa tribal area (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) seek to protect?

    <p>Social, cultural, and linguistic rights of the Dimasa people (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pipeline is referenced as the largest under water hydrocarbon pipeline in Asia?

    <p>Brahmaputra Gas Pipeline (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What achievement was made by Abhilash Tomy in the 2022 Golden Globe Race?

    <p>He completed the race successfully. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Dimasa Conclave Council set by the state and central government?

    <p>Protection of the interests of the Dimasa people (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major route connects Jorhat with Majuli in Assam?

    <p>The under water hydrocarbon pipeline (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant change occurred regarding the position of the chairman in the mentioned organization?

    <p>It was changed to a CEO position. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Daily Current Affairs (1st May 2023)

    • Gujarat and Maharashtra celebrate their state foundation day on 1st May
    • International Labour Day is celebrated annually on 1st May
    • NASA scientists successfully extracted oxygen from simulated lunar soil using Carbothermal Reduction Demonstration (CaRD)
    • Extracted oxygen can be used as a propellant for transporting astronauts
    • NASA's Artemis-2 mission will involve four astronauts, including a pilot and a Canadian space agency representative
    • NASA launched TEMPO satellite to study air pollution
    • Ministry of Science and Technology launched the SUPREME initiative for equipment upgrades
    • Chennai Metro Rail Limited won the Silver award in the Carbon Reduction category of the Green World Awards 2023
    • The Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) signed a peace agreement with the Union government and Assam
    • The Dimasa tribal area's development will be funded by the state and central government to preserve cultural and linguistic identity
    • The 12-day Ganga Pushkaralu festival was held in Varanasi
    • A survey examined the challenges faced by manufacturing companies in India
    • The Interpol meeting was held in Vienna, Austria
    • The 53rd foundation day of HUDCO was celebrated in Uttar Pradesh, with a cash award for improvements

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