Which edition of the meeting of the NITI Aayog Governing Council was held at the New Convention Center at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi on 27 May?
(A)
6th
(B)
7th
(C)
8th
(D)
9th
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: 8th meeting of NITI Ayog Governing Council chaired by PM Modi.
2.
The next census form will have how many religion options?
(A)
Five
(B)
Six
(C)
Seven
(D)
Eight
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: The next census form will have only six religions options.
3.
Which bank has been merged with Cosmos Co-op Bank?
(A)
Maratha Sahakari Bank
(B)
Saraswat Co-operative Bank
(C)
Janata Co-operative Bank
(D)
Bharat Co-operative Bank
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: Merger of Maratha Sahakari Bank with Cosmos Co-op Bank has been approved by RBI.
4.
ISRO launched its next-generation of navigational satellite NVS-1 by _____________.
(A)
GSLV F6
(B)
GSLV F12
(C)
GSLV F18
(D)
GSLV F20
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: ISRO launched its next-generation of navigational satellite NVS-1 on 29 May 2023.
5.
Menstrual Hygiene Day is celebrated on May 28. Germany-based NGO WASH United started it in the year _______
(A)
2020
(B)
2013
(C)
2021
(D)
2023
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: Menstrual Hygiene Day is celebrated on May 28 all over the world to create awareness about menstruation, In 2013, Germany-based NGO WASH United started Menstrual Hygiene Day.
6.
Who has been appointed as the chief justice of the Madras High Court?
(A)
Justice SV Gangapurwala
(B)
Justice S V Bhatti
(C)
Justice M S R Ramachandra Rao
(D)
Justice R D Dhanuka
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: The chief justice of five High Courts has been appointed by the Government.
7.
Which of the following ministry has approved a grant of Rs 45.34 Crore under Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK)?
(A)
Ministry of Minority Affairs
(B)
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
(C)
Ministry of Law and Justice
(D)
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: Ministry of Minority Affairs supported the Central Council of Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM) and National Institute of Unani Medicine (NIUM) Bengaluru for promoting and upgradation of Unani Medicine facilities in India.
8.
Who has taken oath as Central Vigilance Commissioner?
(A)
B. V. R. Subrahmanyam
(B)
Rajeev Kumar
(C)
Subodh Kumar Jaiswal
(D)
Praveen Kumar Srivastava
Correct Answer: (D)
Explanation: Praveen Kumar Srivastava takes the oath as Central Vigilance Commissioner.
9.
Who has recently (in May ‘23) taken oath as the 24th Chief Minister (CM) of Karnataka?
(A)
Dharam Singh
(B)
H. D. Kumaraswamy
(C)
Siddaramaiah
(D)
Jagadish Shettar
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: Congress Legislative Party Leader Siddaramaiah took oath as the Chief Minister (CM) of Karnataka at the swearing-in ceremony held at the Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This marks Siddaramaiah’s 2nd term as the CM of Karnataka. He previously served as the CM from 2013 to 2018. He became the 24th CM of Karnataka.
10.
Name the Indian Navy’s Kalvari class, 6th Scorpene Submarine of Project-75 that has recently (in May ‘23) commenced its sea trials.
(A)
INS Vela
(B)
INS Karanj
(C)
INS Vikrant
(D)
INS Vaghsheer
Correct Answer: (D)
Explanation: The 6th Scorpene Submarine of Project-75, Yard 11880, Indian Navy’s Kalvari class “Vaghsheer” commenced its sea trials. The submarine was launched on 20 April 2022 from the Kanhoji Angre Wet Basin of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), formerly known as Mazagon Dock Limited.