Current Affairs: 19th April 2023

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1) Which of the following IITs has developed a low-
cost DSLR camera device named "CL-Flam"?

• IIT Indore develops a low-cost camera setup that can

provide multispectral imaging for 4 chemical species
A. IIT Kanpur in a flame.
• In collaboration with NASA-Caltech, US and
B. IIT Indore University of Gothenburg, Sweden, IIT Indore has
developed this low-cost camera setup.
C. IIT Delhi • The low-cost DSLR camera device named “CL-Flam”
has been developed after 3 years’ research. The cost
D. IIT Madras of the development of the device was around Rs.
50,000.
Ans-B
2) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation
stone and dedicated to the nation various projects worth
more than 10,900 crore rupees in which state?
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone and
dedicated to the nation various projects worth more than 10,900
crore rupees at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati, Assam.
• The projects included laying the foundation stone of a bridge
A. Tripura connecting Palashbari and Sualkuchi on the Brahmaputra River, a
project for the beautification of Rang Ghar in Sivasagar, the
inauguration of a 500 TPD Menthol Plant in Namrup and dedicating
B. West Bengal to the nation five railway projects.
• The PM also witnessed a colorful Bihu programme performed by
C. Assam more than ten thousand Bihu dancers.
• PM Modi also received the certificate from the Guinness World
Records team for the record-making feat of “largest Bihu dance and
D. Manipur largest dhol drum ensemble”.
• The feat was achieved by 11304 folk dancers and 2548 drummers
who performed at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati.
Ans-C
3) IFGE- CBG Producers Forum has organized a two-
day Global Conference on Compressed Biogas in
which city?
• IFGE- CBG Producers Forum organize a two-day Global
Conference on Compressed Biogas in New Delhi.
• The theme of the Conference is – Towards Progressive
A. Bengaluru Policy Framework for a Robust CBG Foundation and
Growth.
B. New Delhi • The objective of this Conference is to apprise the industry
regarding the initiatives taken by the Central Government
C. Chennai for the development of the Compressed Biogas Industry
and to identify the areas where policy modifications are
D. Greater Noida required.
• India is dedicated to achieving a net zero target by 2070
and the Government has taken several initiatives to
reduce emissions.
Ans-B
4) Which state’s chief minister has inaugurated the
Shar Nyima Tsho Sum Namyig Lhakhang (Gonpa) at
Gyangkhar village?
• Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu has
inaugurated the Shar Nyima Tsho Sum Namyig
A. Tripura Lhakhang (Gonpa) at Gyangkhar village, located in
the Tawang district of the state.
B. Sikkim • The Gonpa has great historical importance for the
well-being and betterment of humans, particularly
C. Assam for the people of Shar Nyima Tsho Sum and all
Buddhists in general.
D. Arunachal Pradesh • The 11- 12th-century Gonpa was on the verge of
collapse but it has been restored with a new
structure.
Ans-D
5) Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has collaborated with which
bank for the National Common Mobility Card or Singara Chennai
Card as part of the multimodal and ticket integration plan?
• Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has collaborated with the
State Bank of India for the National Common Mobility Card
or Singara Chennai Card as part of the multimodal and ticket
integration plan.
A. State Bank of India • The card, which can be used on metro trains now and on
MTC buses and suburban trains later, can also be used in
B. Axis Bank other metros.
• The card, which can be had for free on production of a
C. Yes Bank government identity proof. It is available at metro stations at
Koyambedu, Central, Airport, High Court, Alandur,
Thirumangalam and Guindy, besides SBI branches.
D. HDFC Bank • It can be preloaded with cash from 100 to 2,000, with a 1.8%
commission charged by SBI.
• The option to link the card to an SBI bank account will be
available soon. Ans-A
6) Sekhar Rao has been appointed as interim MD
and CEO of which bank?

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the

appointment of Sekhar Rao as interim managing
A. Punjab & Sind Bank director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) of
Karnataka Bank.
B. Indian Overseas Bank • He has been appointed for a period of three months
or till the appointment of regular MD and CEO
C. Union Bank of India whichever is earlier.
• Rao has replaced Mahabaleshwara M S, whose term
D. Karnataka Bank ended.
• Prior to this role, he was serving as an executive
director of the bank.
Ans-D
7) Who has been awarded the “Maharashtra
Bhushan” for the year 2022?

A. Dr. RG Patel • Union Home Minister Amit Shah has presented the
“Maharashtra Bhushan” award for the year 2022 to Dr.
B. Dr. Appasaheb Appasaheb Dharmadhikari at Raigarh, Maharashtra.
• Appasaheb Dharmadhikari is a famous social reformer. His
father Nanasaheb was Dharmadhikari.
Dharmadhikari • In view of his work, Appasaheb was also honored with
Padma Shri in 2017.
C. Dr. Ashvini Kumar • The work of tree plantation was done by the Nanasaheb
Dharmadhikari Foundation keeping in view the effect of
Dwivedi climate change and temperature.
• A total of 36,61,611 trees have been planted by the
D. Dr. Tapan Saikia Foundation from 2015 to 2021.
Ans-B
8) Who has been awarded the prestigious Pravasi
Bharatiya Samman?

• The Indian-American CEO of global transportation

giant FedEx, Raj Subramaniam has been presented
A. Aryama Sundaram with the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman.
• It is the highest civilian award given by India to
B. R Venkataramani persons of Indian origin and Indian diaspora.
• Subramanian was presented with the award by
C. Mukul Rohatgi India’s Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu
at a ceremony at the India House.
D. Raj Subramaniam • Subramanian is the president and CEO of FedEx
Corporation, one of the world’s largest transportation
companies.
Ans-D
9) The 2nd Health Working Group meeting under
G20 India Presidency begins in which state?
• The 2nd Health Working Group meeting under G20 India
Presidency begins in Goa.
• More than 180 delegates from 19 G20 member countries, 10
invited states, and 22 International Organizations will be
A. Maharashtra participating in the meeting.
• The 2nd Health Working Group meeting of G20 will have
discussions on the Priorities which include Health Emergencies
B. Tamil Nadu Prevention, Preparedness and Response, Strengthening
Cooperation in Pharmaceutical Sector with a focus on Access and
C. Goa Availability to safe, effective, quality, and Affordable Medical
Countermeasures and Digital Health Innovations and Solutions to
Aid Universal Health Coverage and Improve Healthcare Service
D. Himachal Pradesh Delivery.
• The Health Track of the G20 India Presidency will comprise four
Health Working Group (HWG) Meetings and one Health Ministerial
Meeting (HMM). Ans-C
10) What is the theme of World Haemophilia Day
2023?
A. Sharing knowledge makes
us stronger
B. Access for All: Prevention
of Bleeds as the Global
Standard of Care
C. Get + Involved
D. Outreach and Identification
• World Haemophilia Day is observed on 17 April every
year.
• Objective – To spread awareness about this rare
blood disorder and other inherited bleeding
disorders like the Von Willebrand disease.
• Theme 2023 – Access for All: Prevention of Bleeds as
the Global Standard of Care
• World Hemophilia Day was established in 1989 after
the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) chose
April 17 to bring the community together in honour
of WFH founder Frank Schnabel’s birthday.
Ans-B
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