Which edition of Khelo India University Games began in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddha Nagar district on May 23?
(A)
Second
(B)
Third
(C)
Fourth
(D)
Fifth
Correct Answer: (D)
Explanation: On May 23, Kabaddi kicked off on the first competitive day of the Khelo India University Games 2022 Uttar Pradesh (KIUG22UP) at SVSP Sports Complex, Gautam Buddha Nagar.
2.
Google Pay will now support which of the following credit cards?
(A)
Visa Credit Card
(B)
RuPay Credit Card
(C)
Master Credit Card
(D)
Bharat Pe Credit Card
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: Google Pay in association with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) will support the RuPay credit cards on Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
3.
Education Ministry announced to disband two Hindi awards. What is the name of the award?
(A)
Shiksha Puraskar
(B)
Hindi Lekhak Puraskar
(C)
Inspired Teacher
(D)
None of the Above
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: The Union Education Ministry has decided to discontinue ‘Shiksha Puraskar’ and the ‘Hinditar Bhashi Hindi Lekhak Puraskar’.
4.
The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) of Meghalaya refused to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to people who adopt their __________ surname.
(A)
Husband
(B)
Father
(C)
Both A and B
(D)
Mother
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) of Meghalaya refused to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to people who adopt their husband’s or father’s surname.
5.
Which institution organizes ‘Operation Dhvast’?
(A)
RBI
(B)
National Investigation Agency
(C)
Indian Navy
(D)
Coast Guard
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: As part of Operation Dhvast, a massive day-long operation was conducted by the National Investigation Agency.
This operation was conducted in 8 states in terrorist-gangster-drug smugglers nexus cases, along with Haryana Police and Punjab Police.
6.
Linda Yaccarino has been named as the CEO of which Multi-national Exchange?
(A)
Apple
(B)
Google
(C)
Microsoft
(D)
Twitter
Correct Answer: (D)
Explanation: Linda Yaccarino was recently named the CEO of Twitter. She is a well-known advertising executive from NBCUniversal.
Elon Musk will transition to the role of Executive Chair and Chief Technology Officer. Linda Yaccarino was the former head of advertising at NBCUniversal.
7.
Which Union Ministry implements the ‘FAME-II Scheme’?
(A)
Ministry of MSME
(B)
Ministry of Heavy Industry
(C)
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
(D)
Ministry of Power
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: The Ministry of Heavy Industry is planning to increase the outlay for the FAME-II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in India) scheme this financial year.
The Ministry recently held a stakeholder consultation with e2-W manufacturers to deliberate the proposed changes to the scheme.
8.
At which of the following places did PM Modi participate in the third Quad Leaders’ Summit on 20 May 2023?
(A)
Hiroshima
(B)
Tokyo
(C)
Sydney
(D)
Canberra
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: PM Modi took part in the 3rd in-person Quad Leaders’ Summit in Hiroshima, Japan on 20 May 2023.
9.
Where is National Workshop on the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) being organized?
(A)
Chennai
(B)
Mumbai
(C)
New Delhi
(D)
Hyderabad
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: National Workshop on the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) is being organized in New Delhi.
10.
What is the theme of Commonwealth Day 2023?
(A)
Forging a Sustainable and Peaceful Common Future
(B)
Delivering a Common Future
(C)
Delivering A Common Future: Connecting, Innovating, Transforming
(D)
A Connected Commonwealth
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: Every year on 24 May, Commonwealth Day is celebrated in India.