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 Current Affairs Q&A PDF – 1 June 2023
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

1. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the 76th annual World Health
Assembly held in Geneva, Switzerland in May 2023?
A) The 76th annual World Health Assembly held in Geneva, Switzerland under the theme of
Health for peace, peace for health.
B) Member States of WHO agreed to the WHO’s Programme Budget of USD 6.83 billion for the
next two years 2024-2025, which shows a historical 20% increase in assessed contributions
(membership fees).
C) Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya delivered the keynote address at a side event session
on ‘Heal in India & Heal by India’ and ‘Together we fight against TB’ at the 76th World Health
Assembly,
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 3) Only B & C
Explanation:
The 76th annual World Health Assembly held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 21 to 30 May 2023
with the theme of WHO at 75: Saving lives, driving health for all.
i. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, represented India in the
76th World Health Assembly.
• Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya delivered the keynote address at a side event session on
‘Heal in India & Heal by India’ and ‘Together we fight against TB’ at the 76th World Health
Assembly,
ii. Member States of WHO agreed to the WHO’s Programme Budget of USD 6.83 billion for the next
two years 2024-2025, which shows a historical 20% increase in assessed contributions (membership
fees).
iii. The World Health Assembly not extended Taiwan an invitation to the event and it was excluded
due to the Chinese opposition.
iv. The World Health Assembly delegates discussed progress against the Global Strategy for Women’s,
Children’s and Adolescent Health (2016-2030).

2. Which of the following organizations has/have recently (in May ‘23) released a report
highlighting ‘Hunger is set to worsen in 18 ‘hotspots’ globally comprising a total of 22 countries
including Pakistan, Afghanistan and Myanmar’?
1) World Food Programme
2) World Health Organization
3) Food and Agriculture Organization
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3

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Answer- 5) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
According to the ‘Hunger Hotspots: FAO-WFP early warnings on acute food insecurity, June to
November 2023 Outlook’ report released on May 29, 2023, by the United Nation (UN) agencies
of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP), globally
Hunger is set to worsen in 18 ‘hotspots’ comprising a total of 22 countries including the regions in
India’s neighbours countries of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Myanmar.
i. Hotspots are places where acute hunger is at a high risk of worsening from June to November 2023.
ii. The report has accessed 22 countries where acute food insecurity can potentially increase in
magnitude and severity for 18 areas.

BANKING AND FINANCE

3. Name the insurance company that has recently (in May ‘23) launched India’s 1st Insurance
Plan for Diabetics.
1) Star Health and Allied Insurance
2) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
3) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
4) Bharti AXA Life Insurance
5) HDFC Life Insurance
Answer- 2) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
Explanation:
The Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Co. Ltd., the private life insurer, launched the first of its kind
insurance plan in the Indian life insurance industry designed for Type 2 diabetic and pre-diabetic
individuals, named ‘Bajaj Allianz Life Diabetic Term Plan Sub 8 HbA1c’.
i. As per the data of Bajaj Allianz Life, India is referred to as the ‘diabetes capital of the world’ with the
diabetic population in the country expected to hit 69.9 million by 2025 and 80 million by 2030.
ii. Diabetic Term Plan Sub 8 HbA1c offers life insurance coverage by factoring in the nuances of the
health condition of those having diabetes.
iii. The term plan will enable financial security for pre-diabetic or Type 2 diabetic individuals whose
HbA1c (Haemoglobin A1c) is up to 8%.

4. Which organisation has recently (in May ‘23) launched ‘India Country Partnership Strategy
(CPS) 2023-2027: Catalyze Robust, Climate resilent, and inclusive growth’ to assist India to
achieve sustainable, climate-resilient, and inclusive growth for the next five years?
1) United Nations Development Programme
2) World Bank
3) International Monetary Fund
4) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
5) Asian Development Bank
Answer- 5) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
On May 23, 2023, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) rolled out its ‘India Country Partnership
Strategy (CPS) 2023-2027: Catalyze Robust, Climate resilent, and inclusive growth’ to assist India in
its efforts to achieve sustainable, climate-resilient, and inclusive growth for the next five years.
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i. Aim of CPS: To support India to catalyze robust, climate-resilient, and inclusive growth. The CPS is
well aligned with India’s national development priorities to be achieved by 2047, when India marks
100 years of independence.

5. Name the bank that has recently (in May ‘23) partnered with Yubi to provide digital supply
chain financing solutions to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs).
1) Bank of India
2) Bank of Baroda
3) Canara Bank
4) Indian Bank
5) Union Bank of India
Answer- 4) Indian Bank
Explanation:
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) based Yubi (formerly known as CredAvenue), has partnered with Indian
Bank to extend digital supply chain financing solutions to small and medium-sized businesses
(SMEs).
i. Under this, Indian Bank will utilize Yubi’s technology and platform to digitally enable and scale its
supply chain financing book through vendor and dealer financing, targeting large corporations and
their SME counterparties.

6. Which company has recently (in May ‘23) launched 'credit on UPI' platform to enable credit
service on Unified Payments Interface (UPI)?
1) CCAvenue
2) PayU
3) Kiwi
4) Razorpay
5) Instamojo
Answer- 3) Kiwi
Explanation:
Kiwi, a ground-breaking credit card platform, has launched its all-inclusive ‘Credit on UPI’ customer
solution, thereby transforming how credit cards are issued and utilized.
i. Kiwi, the first app in India to receive certification from the National Payments Corporation of India
(NPCI), will enable customers to experience “Credit on UPI” by issuing Rupay Cards in collaboration
with banks.
ii. This allows users to securely make payments using either a credit card or bank account through
their phones.

ECONOMY AND BUSINESS

7. Name the company that has recently (in May ‘23) signed an MoU with the Power Finance
Corporation (PFC) to establish a strategic partnership for financing infrastructure and logistics
sector projects in India and abroad.
1) Rail India Technical and Economic Service Limited
2) Larsen & Toubro Limited
3) Afcons Infrastructure Limited
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4) Rail Vikas Nigam Limited
5) Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Limited
Answer- 1) Rail India Technical and Economic Service
Explanation:
Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES), a leading transport infrastructure consultancy
and engineering firm, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Power Finance
Corporation (PFC), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Undertaking(CPSU), to establish a strategic
partnership for financing infrastructure and logistics sector projects in India and abroad.
i. The partnership aims to support projects in various sectors such as water & sanitation, transport &
logistics, energy, communication, social and commercial infrastructure.
ii. Under the MoU, RITES will offer its knowledge in pre-feasibility reports, detailed project reports,
transaction advisory, project management services, audits, and inspections.

8. According to the report released by “fDi Markets”, India emerges as the top source country
for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in ___________.
1) Berlin, Germany
2) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
3) Yishun, Singapore
4) Washington, United States
5) Port Louis, Mauritius
Answer- 2) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Explanation:
According to a report released by “fDi Markets”, a service from United Kingdom’s UK’s Financial
Times Ltd., India is the top source country for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Dubai, United Arab
Emirates (UAE). India is ranked among the top 5 source countries for announced FDI projects and
estimated FDI capital.
i. Dubai is ranked No 1 globally for attracting greenfield FDI projects in 2022.
ii. With 77.5 % of greenfield projects, the top sectors by FDI projects from India into Dubai in 2022
were software & IT services (32%, business services (19%), consumer products (9%), real estate
(6%), and financial services (5%).

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

9. Who has recently (in May ‘23) received the 57th Jnanpith Award from P S Sreedharan Pillai,
Governor of Goa ?
1) Nilmani Phookan
2) Amitav Ghosh
3) Damodar Mauzo
4) Krishna Sobti
5) Sankha Ghosh

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Answer- 3) Damodar Mauzo
Explanation:
Damodar Mauzo, an eminent Konkani writer and Sahitya Akademi Award winner, received the 57th
Jnanpith Award from P S Sreedharan Pillai, Governor of Goa, at an event held at the Raj Bhavan,
Panaji, Goa.
• He is the 2nd konkani writer after Ravindra Kelekar to receive the award. Ravindra Kelekar
was the recipient of the 42nd Jnanpith Award.
• He was honoured with the Jnanpith Award, India’s highest literary honour, for his outstanding
contribution to literature.
Note- Nilmani Phookan, an Assamese poet received the 56th Jnanpith Award.

10. In May 2023, Indian Institute of Science (IISC), Bengaluru, Karnataka, named its _________
Diameter enclosed free-jet Hypersonic Wind Tunnel after Late Professor__________ , an
aerospace scientist.
1) 0.5 meter; K. N. Shankara
2) 0.8 meter; Roddam Narasimha
3) 1.0 meter; K. N. Shankara
4) 0.5 meter; Roddam Narasimha
5) 1.0 meter; Ramanujam Varatharaja Perumal
Answer- 4) 0.5 meter; Roddam Narasimha
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Science (IISC), Bengaluru, Karnataka, named its 0.5 meter Diameter enclosed
free-jet Hypersonic Wind Tunnel after Late Professor Roddam Narasimha, an aerospace scientist,
to recognise his pioneering efforts in experimental hypersonics in India.
i. His association with IISC Bangalore dates back to the early 1960s and he laid the foundation for
high-speed aerodynamics research in India.
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ii. He was the chief Project Coordinator at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited ( 1984-1993) and as
Director of the National Institute of advanced Studies, Bengaluru (1997-2004)
iii. He was awarded Padma Vibushan, the Second-highest civilian award in India, in 2013 for his
contribution to work.

11. Name the company that recently (in May ‘23) became the First Manufacturer to receive
GreenPro ecolabel for its ‘Automotive Steel’ products.
1) Hindustan Zinc Limited
2) Hindalco Industries Limited
3) Vedanta Limited
4) TATA Steel Limited
5) JSW Steel Limited
Answer- 5) JSW Steel Limited
Explanation:
JSW Steel Limited, a flagship company of the JSW Group and an integrated steel manufacturer, has
become the First Manufacturer to receive GreenPro ecolabel for its ‘Automotive Steel’ products.
i. The GreenPro Ecolabel, developed by the Confederation of Indian Industry(CII)’s Green Business
Centre, recognises the highest standards of environmental sustainability and product performance in
the Indian manufacturing sector.
ii. JSW Steel Vijayanagar’s ‘Automotive Steel’ products underwent rigorous assessments and met the
stringent criteria set by the GreenPro certification.

APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

12. Who was recently (in May ‘23) appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of UCO Bank?
1) Ravi Kumar Agrawal
2) Ashwani Kumar
3) Rajendra Kumar Saboo
4) Soma Sankara Prasad
5) K. Rajivan Nair
Answer- 2) Ashwani Kumar
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of Ashwani Kumar,
Executive Director, Indian Bank as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UCO
Bank, a Commercial public sector bank undertaken by the Government of India (GOI).
i. The appointment has been made for a period of three years, with the possibility of an extension
based on the review of his performance.
ii. Ashwani Kumar succeeding Soma Sankara Prasad, who has been the MD & CEO from 2021 is set to
retire on 31st May 2023.

13. In May 2023, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was re-elected as the President of _____________ (country)
for his third consecutive term.
1) Kenya
2) Lebanon
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3) Türkiye
4) Morocco
5) Tunisia
Answer- 3) Türkiye
Explanation:
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was re-elected as the President of Türkiye for his third consecutive term.
He has been serving as the 12th President of Türkiye since 2014.
i. Recep Tayyip Erdogan won 52.14% of the votes in the second round against the Opposition
candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu, who had 47.86%.
ii. He won the 2002 election and served as the Prime Minister of Turkey from 2003 to 2014.
iii. In 2014, he was elected as the first President of Republic of Türkiyeelected by popular vote in the
first round of election.

14. Name the personality who has been recently (in May ‘23) given additional charge as the
Chairman and Managing Director(CMD) of North Eastern Electric Power Corporation
Limited(NEEPCO).
1) Gurdeep Singh
2) Vivek Gupta
3) Shivam Srivastava
4) Dillip Kumar Patel
5) Ramesh Babu V
Answer- 1) Gurdeep Singh
Explanation:
Gurdeep Singh, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of NTPC Limited(formerly known as
National Thermal Power Corporation), has been given additional charge as the CMD of North Eastern
Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO), following the retirement of the incumbent CMD P C
Pankaj.
i. He has been given the additional charge for a period of 3 months with effect from 1st June 2023 or
till the appointment of a regular incumbent or until further orders.

15. Who was recently (in May ‘23) named as the ‘Smile Ambassador’ for Maharashtra’s ‘Swachh
Mukh Abhiyan’(SMA) to create awareness about oral hygiene campaigns?
1) Virat Kohli
2) Deepika Padukone
3) Ranveer Singh
4) Sachin Tendulkar
5) Hrithik Roshan
Answer- 4) Sachin Tendulkar
Explanation:
On 30th May 2023, Cricket Icon Sachin Tendulkar was named the ‘Smile Ambassador’ for
Maharashtra’s ‘Swachh Mukh Abhiyan’(SMA), a campaign to create awareness about oral health and
hygiene across Maharashtra, for a period of 5 years.
i. Maharashtra Chief Minister(CM) Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister(Dy CM) Devendra
Fadnavis signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sachin Tendulkar regarding the
association for this campaign.

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ii. The SMA campaign has been conceptualised in association with the Indian Dental Association (IDA)
in order to promote oral hygiene.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

16. Name the North Korea’s first spy satellite that has recently (in May ‘23) failed, as the new
satellite transport rocket Chollima-1 lost propulsion and crashed into sea.
1) Kwangmyŏngsŏng -1
2) Malligyong-1
3) Paektusan-1
4) Haeil-1
5) Unha-1
Answer- 2) Malligyong-1
Explanation:
On May 30, 2023, North Korea’s attempt to put the country’s first spy satellite “Malligyong-1
satellite” into space failed as the new satellite transport rocket Chollima-1 lost propulsion and
crashed into waters off the Korean Peninsula’s western coast.
i. The rocket was launched. from the North’s Sohae Satellite Launching Ground northwestern
Tongchang-ri area, Cholsan, North Pyongan Province, North Korea.
ii. This satellite launch by North Korea is a violation of United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
resolutions that ban the country from conducting any launch based on ballistic technology.

SPORTS

17. Which of the following points is/are ‘Correct’ with respect to the 16th edition of Indian
Premier League (IPL) 2023 held between 31st March 2023 to 29th May 2023?
1) Mahendra Singh Dhoni -led Chennai Super Kings(CSK) won their 5th IPL title by defeating
the reigning champions Gujarat Titans(GT) led by Hardik Pandya by five wickets in the finals of
the IPL 2023 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
2) On 6th May 2023, Royal Challengers Bangalore(RCB)’s Virat Kohli became the first batter to
get to 7000 runs in IPL, a T20 Tournament.
3) MS Dhoni crossed the 5,000 run mark in IPL during the match against LSG in CSK’s home
ground MA Chidambaram Stadium.
4) Yuzvendra Chahal, spinner of Rajasthan Royals, became the first Indian bowler to take 300
wickets in T20 cricket.
5) Ravi Bishnoi becomes 1st cricketer to be ‘retired out’ in an IPL playoff match.
Answer- 5) Ravi Bishnoi becomes 1st cricketer to be ‘retired out’ in an IPL playoff match.
Explanation:
Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MS Dhoni)-led Chennai Super Kings(CSK) won their fifth Indian Premier
League (IPL) title by defeating the reigning champions Gujarat Titans(GT) led by Hardik Pandya by
five wickets in the finals of the 16th edition of IPL(IPL 2023) at Narendra Modi Stadium(the largest
cricket stadium in the world) in Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Complex, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The
tournament was held from 31st March 2023 to 28th May 2023 (finals rescheduled on reserve day –
29th May).

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 • The 16th edition of IPL (IPL 2023 or IPL 16), also known as Tata IPL 2023 for
sponsorship reasons, is a franchise Twenty20(T20) cricket league in India.
• With this win, CSK equals the Mumbai Indians (MI) record of most trophies & the team
won 5 titles in 14 editions breaking the record of MI which has won 5 titles in 16
editions.
• On 6th May 2023, Royal Challengers Bangalore(RCB)’s Virat Kohli became the first batter to get
to 7000 runs in IPL, a T20 Tournament.
• On 3rd April 2023, MS Dhoni crossed the 5,000 run mark in IPL during the match against LSG
in CSK’s home ground MA Chidambaram Stadium.
• Yuzvendra Chahal, spinner of Rajasthan Royals, became the first Indian bowler to take 300
wickets in T20 cricket.
• On 22nd April 2023, During MI’s match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Wankhede Stadium in
Mumbai, MI spinner Piyush Chawla overtook Ravichandran Ashwin to become the bowler with
the fifth-highest wickets in the history of the IPL.
• On 26th May 2023, during Qualifier 2 between GT and MI, Sai Sudharsan scored 43 runs in 31
balls and remained unbeaten, before being replaced by Rashid Khan ahead of the 20th over.
• He became the first cricketer to be ‘retired out’ in an IPL playoff match.
• He also became the only 3rd player in IPL history to retire out, after Ravichandran
Ashwin and Atharva Taide.

OBITUARY

18. Vellayani Arjunan, an eminent scholar, writer and Padma Shri awardee passed away in May
2023.
In which year did he won the Padma Shri award in the field of Literature & Education?
1) 2006
2) 2012
3) 2008
4) 2010
5) 2007
Answer- 3) 2008
Explanation:
Vellayani Arjunan, an eminent scholar, writer, academician and Padma Shri awardee passed away in
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala at the age of 90. He was born on 10 February 1933.
• Vellayani Arjunan holds 3 Doctor of Literature (D. Litt.) degrees from three universities
(Aligarh and Agra (Uttar Pradesh), and Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh).
• Vellayani Arjunan had the credit of having Post Graduations (PGs) in Malayalam, English and
Hindi and PG diplomas in Telugu, Kannada and Tamil.
i. In 2008, he was honoured with Padma Shri in the field of Literature & Education.

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 IMPORTANT DAYS

19. What is the theme of World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) 2023 observed across the globe on
31st May 2023?
1) We need food, not tobacco
2) Commit to quit
3) Quit tobacco to save our planet
4) Tobacco Exposed
5) Tobacco and lung health
Answer- 1) We need food, not tobacco
Explanation:
World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) 2023 was observed across the globe on 31st May 2023 with the
theme of “We need food, not tobacco”.
i. The annual observance of World No Tobacco Day is led by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to
create awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco consumption and encourage the general public
to quit smoking.
ii. WHO announced the winners of World No Tobacco Day 2023 awards and WHO Director-General’s
Special Recognition Certificate.
iii. The State Tobacco Control Cell (STCC), Government of Meghalaya and the Centre for Multi-
Disciplinary Development Research in Dharwad, Karnataka received the award under the “South-East
Asia Region” category.

CA STATIC GK

20. Who is the current (as of May ‘23) Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
of Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance company?
1) Sanjiv Bajaj
2) Ranjit Gupta
3) Tarun Chugh
4) Suraj Mehta
5) Ritu Arora
Answer- 3) Tarun Chugh
Explanation:
About Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Co. Ltd:
It is a joint venture between Bajaj Finserv Limited, and Allianz SE.
Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)– Tarun Chugh
Headquarters – Pune, Maharashtra
Establishment – August 2001

21. In which year, the Asian Development Bank is established?

1) 1961
2) 1969
3) 1965
4) 1978

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5) 1966
Answer- 5) 1966
Explanation:
About Asian Development Bank (ADB):
President– Masatsugu Asakawa
Headquarter– Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Establishment– 1966

22. What is the Tagline of UCO Bank?

1) Together We Can
2) Support All the Way
3) Your Perfect Banking Partner
4) Honours your Trust
5) We Understand Your World
Answer- 4) Honours your Trust
Explanation:
About UCO Bank:
Founded in– 1943
Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)– Soma Sankara Prasad
Headquarters– Kolkata
Tagline– Honours your Trust

23. Turkish _________ is the currency of the Republic of Türkiye.

1) Lira
2) Pound
3) Rial
4) Euro
5) Ruble
Answer- 1) Lira
Explanation:
About Republic of Türkiye:
Capital– Ankara
President– Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Currency– Turkish lira (TRY)

24. Which company has recently (in May ‘23) announced Juspay as its official payment
partner?
1) SpiceJet
2) IndiGo
3) Vistara
4) Air India
5) Akasa Air
Answer- 2) IndiGo

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Explanation:
India's IndiGo announced that Juspay has joined the company as an authorised payment partner.
Through this collaboration, IndiGo is able to provide customers with a simple and secure payment
process for all domestic and international airline tickets in 26 different currencies.
i. IndiGo will provide hassle-free payment experience for customers with this partnership at all
touchpoints, including in-flight, ground services, and even digital platforms like their website and
mobile app.

25. In May 2023, a four-year-old male tiger was found dead in the Dudhwa buffer zone, a part
of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve in ___________ (state).
1) West Bengal
2) Maharashtra
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Jharkhand
Answer- 3) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
A four-year-old male tiger was found dead in the Dudhwa buffer zone. The Zone is part of the Dudhwa
Tiger Reserve in Uttar Pradesh.
i. Patrolling teams sighted the carcass of a male tiger lying in the forests under Latthauha beat of north
Nighasan range. Post-mortem report revealed a puncture wound in the trachea was the cause of the
big cat’s death.
ii. The postmortem report and the evidence on the spot indicated the tiger could have received the
injuries in a conflict with another big cat.

26. In May 2023, _______________ became the first chipmaker valued at over $1 trillion in market
capitalization.
1) Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
2) Micron Technology
3) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
4) ASE Technology
5) Nvidia Corporation
Answer- 5) Nvidia Corporation
Explanation:
Nvidia Corporation breached the $1 trillion in market capitalization, making it the first chipmaker
to join the trillion-dollar club. The gaming and AI chip company, whose shares rose 4.2% in early
trading, was valued at $1 trillion.
i. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd is the next largest chipmaker globally, valued at about
$535 billion.

27. In which state, Pawalgarh Conservation Reserve is located?

1) West Bengal
2) Uttarakhand
3) Jharkhand
4) Uttar Pradesh

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5) Odisha
Answer- 2) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Pawalgarh Conservation Reserve, nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, India,
serves as a protected area dedicated to safeguarding the region's diverse biodiversity.
i. The reserve is home to a variety of endangered species, including tigers, leopards, elephants, and
rhinoceros. These magnificent animals find solace within the reserve, allowing them to flourish and
contribute to the delicate ecological balance of the area.

28. Name the personality from India who has recently (in May ‘23) won the Apple Swift Student
Challenge for creating a healthcare app.
1) Smita Bharadwaj
2) Jyoti Chouhan
3) Vibha Parthasarathy
4) Asmi Jain
5) Kenjum Pakam
Answer- 4) Asmi Jain
Explanation:
A 20-year-old Indore (Madhya Pradesh) girl Asmi Jain has won the Apple Swift Student Challenge for
creating a healthcare app.
i. Asmi Jain thought of making the playground app after her friend’s uncle had to undergo brain
surgery but as a result, he was left with eye misalignment and facial paralysis. Jain is currently
studying at Medi-Caps University in Indore.

29. In May 2023, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the new greenfield building of the
High Court of Jharkhand in _______________.
1) Jamshedpur
2) Dhanbad
3) Ranchi
4) Giridih
5) Hazaribagh
Answer- 3) Ranchi
Explanation:
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the new greenfield building of the High Court of Jharkhand in
Ranchi and dedicated the largest court building of the country to the nation.
i. A virtual tour of the High Court spread over an area of 165 acres of land was showcased before the
President. The new eco-friendly building of the High Court of Jharkhand has been equipped with
energy-saving systems.

30. In May 2023, Four Indian Air Force Rafale fighter aircraft flew a “strategic” mission over the
Indian Ocean region for more than six hours.
The Rafale jets are India's first major acquisition of fighter planes in 23 years after the Sukhoi
jets were imported from ____________.
1) Russia
2) France

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3) Australia
4) Japan
5) United States of America
Answer- 1) Russia
Explanation:
Four Rafale fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force carried out a "strategic" mission over the Indian
Ocean region for over six hours, in a significant demonstration of their long-range combat capabilities,
according to people familiar with the operation in May 2023.
i. The jets took off from the Hasimara Air Force station in the eastern sector, carried out the mission
involving various manoeuvres and simulated operations and returned to the base after meeting the
desired results, they said.
ii. The Indian Air Force (IAF) carried out the mission at a time China has been ramping up its presence
in the Indian Ocean region, which is largely considered as the backyard of the Indian Navy.
iii. The Rafale jets are India's first major acquisition of fighter planes in 23 years after the Sukhoi jets
were imported from Russia. The Rafale jets are capable of carrying a range of potent weapons.

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