1. The 40th Corps Day has recently celebrated by Indian Army on which day of December 2023?
(A) 19 December
(B) 20 December
(C) 21 December
(D) 22 December
(E) 23 December
Solution: Option C.)
Ans (C)
The legal branch of the Indian Army, the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Department, marked its 40th Corps Day on 21st Dec 2023.
JAG department handles military legal matters and provides guidance to the Chief of Army Staff.
The Judge Advocate General is the legal advisor to the Chief of Army Staff in matters of military, martial (in its fighting service aspect) and international law.
The JAG Department’s historical roots trace back to the development of Military Law in England, with its inception in India dating back to 1841.
Brig (Justice) DM Sen (Retd) stands as a significant figure, being the first Indian JAG post-independence.
2. Who has been honoured with the “CMD of the Year” award at the 13th PSE Excellence Awards?
(A) Padam Lal Negi
(B) Bijay Kumar Mohanty
(C) Ajay Kumar Yadav
(D) Pradip Kumar Das
(E) Ram Nihal Nishad
Solution: Option D.)
Ans (D)
Pradip Kumar Das, CMD of IREDA, was honoured with the “CMD of the Year” award for the second consecutive year at the 13th PSE Excellence Awards acknowledging his leadership and significant contributions to the renewable energy sector.
IREDA also bagged runner-up accolades, emphasizing its commitment to operational, governance, socio-environmental excellence, and inclusivity.
3. International Gita Mahotsav has recently commenced in which city?
(A) Kurukshetra
(B) New Delhi
(C) Meerut
(D) Gurugram
(E) Prayagraj
Solution: Option A.)
Ans (A)
Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya inaugurated the International Gita Festival, marking the start with the Saras and Crafts Fair which displayed the cultural richness of 24 states.
The Governor highlighted the historical significance of the festival, teachings of Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita.
This year, the festival runs from December 7 to 24, with Assam featured as the partner state.
The grand celebration of International Geeta Mahotsav has started in Kurukshetra.
4. Ministry of Defence has signed Rs 1,614.89 crore contract with which shipbuilding company for procurement of six Offshore Patrol Vessels?
(A) Cochin Shipyard
(B) Mazagon Dockyard Shipbuilders Ltd
(C) Reliance Naval & Engineering Ltd
(D) Hindustan Shipyard Limited
(E) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
Solution: Option B.)
Ans (B)
Ministry of Defence has signed Rs 1,614.89 crore contract with Mazagon Dockyard Shipbuilders Ltd for procurement of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels for Indian Coast Guard.
The acquisition of these major ICG platforms is aimed to boost the ICG’s capability and reinforces the increased focus of the Government towards Maritime Security.
5. Government of India aims to boost nuclear power capacity from 7480 MW to 22480 MW by which year?
(A) 2035
(B) 2028
(C) 2032
(D) 2040
(E) 2050
Solution: Option C.)
Ans (C)
GoI aims to increase nuclear power capacity from 7480 MW to 22480 MW by 2031-32, according to Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh.
Current annual electricity generation from nuclear power plants has risen to 46982 Million Units in 2022-23 from 35334 Million Units in 2013-14.
Dr Singh emphasised its role as a clean, constant source of electricity, to help India achieve net zero by 2070.
6. Which company has received the 11th edition of the FICCI Water Award 2023 under the “Industrial Water Use Efficiency” category?
(A) NTPC Kanti
(B) NTPC Korba
(C) NTPC Bongaigaon
(D) NTPC Dadri
(E) NTPC Ramagundam
Solution: Option A.)
Ans (A)
NTPC Kanti received the 11th edition of the FICCI Water Award 2023 under the “Industrial Water Use Efficiency” category.
The award acknowledges NTPC Kanti’s notable water conservation efforts and efficient use of water resources in its operations.
The company has also launched awareness campaigns to promote responsible water usage among employees and the local community.
7. Who won the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy?
(A) Guru Nanak Dev University
(B) Lovely Professional University
(C) Kurukshetra University
(D) Maharshi Dayanand University
(E) Chaudhary Bansi Lal University
Solution: Option A.)
Ans (A)
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy under National Sports Awards 2023 will be awarded to Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar this year.
The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy is awarded every year for outstanding performance in inter-university tournaments.
The first runner up award will be given to Lovely Professional University, Punjab and the second runner up award will be given to Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra.
8. ‘Bhoomi Rashi Portal’ is an initiative of which ministry?
(A) Ministry of Agriculture
(B) Ministry of Rural Development
(C) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
(D) Ministry of Cooperation
(E) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Solution: Option C.)
Ans (C)
The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways recently said that 1467 projects of the National Highway Authority of India have been brought under the Bhoomi Rashi portal.
It is an e-governance initiative of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
Its objective is to speed up the process of land acquisition for national highways.
9. How much have been allocated for PM Vishwakarma Yojana?
(A) 9,000 crores
(B) 10,000 crores
(C) 12,000 crores
(D) 13,000 crores
(E) 15,000 crores
Solution: Option D.)
Ans (D)
The government has allocated Rs 13,000 crore for the PM Vishwakarma Yojana for the financial year 2023-2024 to 2027-28.
PM Vishwakarma Yojana was launched on 17 September 2023, on the occasion of the 73rd birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
PM Vishwakarma Yojana is a central sector scheme.
10. Who was recently elected the President of Indian Wrestling Federation?
(A) Bajrang Punia
(B) Anita Sheoran
(C) Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
(D) Sanjay Singh
(E) Pratik Bhushan Singh
Solution: Option D.)
Ans (D)
Sanjay Singh was elected the next President of the Indian Wrestling Federation.
Singh got 40 votes in the WFI elections while his rival Anita Sheoran got only seven votes.
UP Wrestling Association Vice President Sanjay Singh has deep connections with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and is a resident of Varanasi.
The Indian Wrestling Federation is the governing body of wrestling in India.