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Q.1. India has recently signed an Air Services Agreement (ASA) with which country to facilitate easier travel between the two nations?
India has signed an Air Services Agreement (ASA) with Guyana to facilitate easier travel between the two nations.
The agreement was signed between Public Works Minister Bishop Juan Edghill and India’s High Commissioner to Guyana KJ Srinivas in the presence of EAM S Jaishankar, who is on a 3-day visit to Guyana.
The agreement’s signing is consistent with the government’s objective to establish ties between Guyana and the rest of the world.
It will also complement the more than 50 air service agreements Guyana has negotiated with other ICAO governments for the advancement of interstate air travel.
The agreement encourages the development of international air services between the two countries and the global airline market.
About Guyana
Capital – Georgetown
Currency – Guyanese Dollar
Prime Minister- Mark Phillips
President- Mohamed Irfaan Ali
Continent – South America
Recently India signed MoUs with others countries
India signed MoC with Sweden to promote research networking
India & Australia sign audio-visual co-production agreement
India signed MoU with US for semiconductor supply chain
Auckland University signed MoU wth Tata Memorial Hospital for cancer care
India signed MoU with South Africa for cooperation in the Disability Sector
Q.2. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has set up a committee to investigate the disappearance of 1095 ponds in Kanpur Dehat, Uttar Pradesh. The bench will be headed by _____________.
Exp. NGT constitutes committee to investigate disappearance of 1095 ponds
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has set up a committee to investigate the disappearance of 1095 ponds in Kanpur Dehat, a district in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
The bench will be headed by NGT Chairman Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel.
The committee has been directed to submit a factual report on the issue to the NGT within two months.
The petitioner Meghraj Singh through a plea stated that the survey of ponds was conducted in 2011-12 for fisheries. 1975 ponds were found suitable for fisheries but hundreds of ponds encroached.
Recent Committee
MeitY constituted task force with the aim to make India ‘product developer and manufacturing nation’; Chaired by – Bhuvnesh Kumar
SC formed five-member expert committee to look into Hindenburg report – Headed by Abhay Manohar Sapre
Sports Ministry forms oversight committee to probe allegations in WFI – M C Mary Kom
Government formed Committee to protect Ladakh culture, language & employment – MoS for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai
CJI constituted committee to conduct accessibility audit of SC premises – SC Judge S Ravindra Bhat.
Centre constituted a panel for Higher Educational Institutions – Dr K. Radhakrishnan
Q.3. India has proposed to develop a G20 park in which city, to symbolize ‘togetherness on the path of development’ as part of its year-long presidency of the organization?
Exp. India proposed to develop G-20 park in New Delhi
India has proposed to develop a G20 park in New Delhi to symbolize ‘togetherness on the path of development’ as part of its year-long presidency of the organization.
It will showcase sculptures depicting national animals and birds of the G20 countries made with the Waste to wonder concept.
The art pieces will be created on-site in a 20-day-long national camp mode from 21 April 2023 and till 1 May 2023.
Each art piece will be made of scrap and other waste material sourced from the yards of New Delhi Municipal Council and other agencies.
India has proposed to develop a G20 park in New Delhi to symbolize ‘togetherness on the path of development’ as part of its year-long presidency.
Q.4. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is preparing to develop around 10,000 km of optic fiber cable (OFC) infrastructure across India by which financial year?
Exp. NHAI to develop 10,000 kms of ‘Digital Highways’ in India by 2025
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to develop around 10,000 kilometres of Optic Fibre Cables (OFC) infrastructure across India by the fiscal year 2025.
NHAI’s special purpose vehicle National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML) will be handling the project of implementing the network of “digital highways” by developing integrated utility corridors along the national highways to develop Optic Fibre Cables infrastructure.
As per the report, around 512 km on the Hyderabad-Bangalore corridor and 1,367 kms on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway have been identified by the authority to carry out the pilot tracks for the development if digital highways.
The OFC network will facilitate internet connectivity to remote regions across India and will assist in accelerating country’s shift to the modern-age telecommunication technologies like 5G & 6G.
The 246-km Delhi-Dausa-Lalsot section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway was recently inaugurated. The track features 3-meter dedicated utility corridor which will be used for the purpose of laying optical fibre cables. This will play the key role for rolling-out 5G facility in the region.
Q.5. What is the rank of India in the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index 2023?
Exp. India placed at 38th spot on World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index
India has reached the 38th spot on World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index.
In 2014, India was ranked 54th. It climbed 16 places from 2014 to 2022. India is now ranked 38 in the 139 countries index, up from 44 in 2018
LPI is an interactive benchmarking tool created to help countries identify the challenges and opportunities on trade logistics and scope of improvement.
Exp. Shantanu Roy appointed as CMD of BEML Limited
Shantanu Roy has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of BEML Limited (Bharat Earth Movers Limited), a Miniratna PSU under the Ministry of Defence.
Roy is a graduate in Electrical Engineering from NIT, Raipur. He also has an MBA in Financial Management.
Roy is presently serving as Director (Mining & Construction Business) in the same organization and has over 30 years of extensive experience in capital goods sectors for defense, mining & construction, transportation, transmission, renewable, and large power projects.
Recent Appointment
Chairman of the National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) – Arun Sinha
CEO & MD of Tata Electronics – Randhir Thakur
MD & CEO of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) – K Krithivasan
President of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) – Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo
President of Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) – Aleksander Ceferin
CEO of Welspun New Energy – Kapil Maheshwari
Q.7. The Walt Disney Company-owned Star Sports has signed which cricketer as its latest brand ambassador?
Exp. Mahavir Phogat appointed as Chairman of MMA-1 Federation
The legendary wrestler and coach, Mahavir Singh Phogat has been appointed as the Chairman of the MMA-1 Federation.
Mahavir is responsible for promoting mixed martial arts (MMA) in India.
As the Chairman of the MMA-1 Federation, Phogat will work towards developing and promoting MMA in India, with a focus on identifying and nurturing young talent in the sport.
Q.10. Who has been appointed as the military adviser to the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS)?
Exp. Sandeep Singh appointed Military Advisor to National Security Council
Former vice chief of the Indian Air Force, Air Marshal Sandeep Singh has been appointed as the military adviser to the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS).
Singh retired as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff on January 31, 2023 after a military career spanning almost four decades.
Air Marshal Sandeep Singh was commissioned in the IAF as a fighter pilot on December 22, 1983.
General Anil Chauhan was the military adviser to the NSCS before being appointed chief of defence staff in September 2022.
Recent Appointment in Defence Sector
Director General Naval Operations (DGNO) – Vice Admiral Atul Anand
Exp. Jyothi Surekha Vennam clinches two gold medals at Archery World Cup
India won two gold medals, one each in the mixed team event and women’s individual Compound, at the Archery World Cup 2023 Stage 1 in Antalya, Turkey.
Indian mixed team of Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Ojas Pravin Deotale outclassed Chen Yi Hsuan and Chem Chieh Lun of Chinese Taipei 159-154 to win the mixed team gold.
The second gold came in the women’s individual Compound event after Jyothi Surekha Vennam defeated Sara Lopez of Columbia 149-146.
Q.12. World Book Day is observed every year on which day?
विश्वपुस्तकदिवसहरसालकिसदिनमनायाजाताहै?
(a) 20 April / 20 अप्रैल
(b) 21 April / 21 अप्रैल
(c) 23 April / 23 अप्रैल
(d) 22 April / 22 अप्रैल
(e) 19 April / 19 अप्रैल
Answer & Explanation
Ans.12.(c)
Exp. 23 April – World Book and Copyright Day
World Book Day is observed ever year on 23 April.
It is organized by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
The first World Book Day was celebrated on 23 April in 1995.
Theme 2023 – Indigenous Languages
23 April is a symbolic date in world literature. It is the date on which several prominent authors, William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega all died.
This date was a natural choice for UNESCO’s General Conference, held in Paris in 1995, to pay a world-wide tribute to books and authors on this date, encouraging everyone to access books.
Q.13. World Creativity and Innovation Day is celebrated annually on which day?
Exp. 21 April – World Creativity and Innovation Day
World Creativity and Innovation Day is celebrated annually on April 21.
Objective – To raise awareness about the role of innovation and creativity in each aspect of human development.
The first World Creativity and Innovation Day was celebrated in 2002. The event was held in Canada, and since then, it has spread to other countries worldwide.
In 2005, the United Nations recognized the importance of creativity and innovation in achieving sustainable development and declared April 21 as World Creativity and Innovation Day.
Q.14. National Panchayati Raj Diwas is celebrated every year on 24 April. Who was the Father of the Panchayati Raj System?
राष्ट्रीयपंचायतीराजदिवसहरसाल 24 अप्रैलकोमनायाजाताहै।पंचायती राज व्यवस्था के जनक कौन थे ?
(a) Morarji Desai / बलवंत राय मेहता
(b) Balwant Rai Mehta / चौधरी चरण सिंह
(c) Chaudhary Charan Singh / मोरारजी देसाई
(d) Rajiv Gandhi / राजीव गांधी
(e) Indira Gandhi / इंदिरा गांधी
Answer & Explanation
Ans.14.(b)
Exp. 24 April – National Panchayati Raj Diwas
National Panchayati Raj Diwas is celebrated every year on 24 April.
The Panchayati Raj Day commemorates the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 of the Constitution coming into effect in the year 1993.
This day celebrates the national local self-governance and democratic decentralization.
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, the nodal ministry, works on the mission of empowerment, enablement and accountability of Panchayati Raj Institutions to ensure inclusive development with social justice and efficient delivery of services.
73rd Amendment 1992 added a new Part IX to the constitution “The Panchayats” covering provisions from Article 243 to 243(O) & a new 11th Schedule covering 29 subjects.
1st National Panchayati Raj day Celebrated in 2010
Father of Panchayati Raj system – Balwant Rai Mehta
