Real News Analysis Q1.What is the name of the first cruise ship manufactured in India? [A] Ganga Vilas [B] Bharat Vilas [C] Histo Brustro [D] Bharat Café By Ankit Avasthi Sir
The MV Ganga Vilas is a river cruise ship manufactured in India. It was flagged off in January 2023 by the Prime Minister. Ganga Vilas is also the longest Motor Vessel of its kind in the world. It is also significant as the first cruise ship to be manufactured in India. It is on course to creating a world record for sailing the longest along several river systems, entered Assam from Bangladesh, 39 days after leaving Varanasi.
Real News Analysis Q2.The First Nuclear Plant Of North India to be built in which state? [A] Haryana [B] Punjab [C] Himachal Pradesh [D] Uttarakhand By Ankit Avasthi Sir
1. In a bid to increase India’s nuclear capacity, bulk approval of the installation of 10 nuclear reactors has been given a nod by the Centre, said Singh. 2. The Department of Atomic Energy has also been permitted to form joint ventures with Public Sector Undertaking (PSUs) for resources to open atomic energy plants. 3. “Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana’s (GHAVP) having two units of 700 MWe capacity each of Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) indigenous design is under implementation near Gorakhpur village in Fatehabad district in Haryana. Till date, an amount of ₹4,906 Cr has been spent out of total allocated funds 20,594 Cr. (Total Financial progress is 23.8% as on date),” read an official statement by the department of atomic energy.
Real News Analysis Q3.Recently India organized 3 rd “Joint working Group on counter Terrorism” meeting in New Delhi with which country? [A] Egypt [B] Iran [C] SaudiArab [D] Turkey By Ankit Avasthi Sir
During the discussion, the two nations discussed their counterterrorism priorities and steps taken to combat terrorism while also reviewing the threats posed by terrorist organizations both internationally and in their particular countries and regions . Last year during the special meeting of the UNSC Counter-Terrorism Committee and the 3rd No Money for Terror Ministerial Conference on Counter-Terrorism Financing both countries deliberated about how to proceed in addressing the issues posed by virtual currencies, unmanned aerial systems, and terrorists’ use of the internet for terrorist propaganda. The two sides agreed during the discussion that concerted action against all the terrorist entities designated by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) was necessary. Recently, the UNSC has listed Abdul Rehman Makki , a terrorist with ties to Pakistan, as a global terrorist, marking a significant victory for India’s diplomatic efforts.
Real News Analysis Q4.Khajuraho dance Festival is organized in which state? [A] Madhya Pradesh [B] Odisha [C] Assam [D] Manipur By Ankit Avasthi Sir
The seven-day 49th Khajuraho Dance Festival will begin with Bharatnatyam and kathak at the temple declared as UNESCO heritage. The annual event of the Khajuraho Dance Festival is being organized by Ustad Allauddin Khan Sangeet Evam Kala Akademi and the directorate of culture in association with the tourism department and the Archaeological Survey of India. Bharatanatyam dance will be presented by Janki Rangarajan, whereas Kathak-Bharatnatyam will be presented by Dhirendra Tiwari, Aprajita Sharma, and Kathak by Prachi Shah respectively.
Real News Analysis Q5. Recently who is newly appointed as Niti Ayog CEO? [A] BVR Subrahmanyam [B] Parameswaran lyer [C] Suman Bery [D]Arvind Viramani By Ankit Avasthi Sir
Former IAS officer BVR Subrahmanyam was appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Niti Aayog. The former Commerce Secretary takes over from Parameswaran lyer , who has been named as the Executive Director of World Bank. Subrahmanyam will take over from current CEO Parameswaran Iyer who will join World Bank as executive director in Washington DC. Subrahmanyam’s appointment as NITI Aayog CEO was announced by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. Mr. Subrahmanyam’s appointment is for two years from the date of assumption of the charge of the post.
Who is BVR Subrahmanyam? A 1987-batch IAS officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre, Subrahmanyam belongs to Andhra Pradesh and holds an engineering degree. He also has a management degree from London Business School.
Real News Analysis Q6.Recently Ministry of Rural Development signed an MOU with which E-Commerce platform to help in the marketing of product made by the SHG ? [A] Meesho [B] Flipkart [C] Amazon [D] Myntra By Ankit Avasthi Sir
Ministry of Rural Development signed an MoU between the ministry and Meesho an e-commerce platform owned by Bengaluru-based Fashnear Technologies Private Limited. As per the agreement, the e-commerce platform will help in the marketing of products made by the Self-Help Groups under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission. Rural Development Minister Giriraj Singh informed that when Prime Minister Narendra Modi took charge, there were 2.35 crore SHG members, but with a focused approach to empower rural poor women in the last 9 years, the number of SHG members has expanded to more than 9 crores and will touch 10 crores by 2024.
Real News Analysis Q7.Which Bank tops list of public sector lenders in loan growth,asset quality? [A] Bank of Maharashtra [B] State Bank of India [C] Axis Bank [D]Punjab National Bank By Ankit Avasthi Sir
Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) has emerged as the top performer among state-owned lenders in terms of loan growth percentage during the third quarter of 2022-23, an analysis of the latest financial results of public sector banks showed. The Pune-based lender recorded a 21.67 per cent increase in gross advances on a year-on-year basis, according to the latest quarterly numbers of the public sector bank (PSB). The bank has maintained the top slot in credit growth in percentage terms consistently for the past 10 quarters despite COVID-19 pressures.
Facts: Bank Of Maharashtra established- 16 SEPTEMBER1935 HQ-PUNE
Real News Analysis Q8. In commemoration of India’s late Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, a bell has been placed In a temple of which Country ? [A] Nepal [B] Bhutan [C] Myanmar [D]Bangladesh By Ankit Avasthi Sir
A bell in honour of India's late CDS Gen Bipin Rawat has been placed at Shree Muktinath Temple in Nepal. The name of the bell is "Bipin Bell". CDS Rawat had hoped to visit the famous temple, which is a Shakti Peeth . Bell in honour of late CDS Bipin Rawat placed at Nepal's Shree Muktinath temple .
Facts: The four Indian Army generals reached Muktinath Temple on Sunday where they paid tribute to late Bipin Rawat and placed bell on the temple premises. The bell was arranged by Nepali Army as a courtesy. “India’s Defence Chief Rawat was interested to visit Muktinath in 2021 and had also made a plan. But his untimely demise in a tragic helicopter crash could not that happen,” two people familiar with the matter told India Narrative. Late Rawat’s connection with Nepal and Nepali people was deep being the officer of Gurkha Regiment. Rawat received the honorary general title of the Nepali Army when he paid a visit to Nepal at the invitation of his Nepali counterpart Rajendra Chhetri.
Real News Analysis Who is the first Chief of Defence Staff- General Bipin Rawat Who appoints Chief of Defence Staff- Appointments Committee of the Cabinet What is the tenure of cds - Three years or until the age of 65; whichever is earlier Present CDS- Lt General Anil Chauhan By Ankit Avasthi Sir
Real News Analysis Q9. APJ Abdul Kalam Satellite Launch Vehicle Mission-2023 launched from which state? [A] Tamilnadu [B] Odisha [C] Karnataka [D]Andhra Pradesh By Ankit Avasthi Sir
India has stepped towards one more milestone as Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Satellite Launch Vehicle Mission 2023 on Sunday was launched. Dr Anand Megalingam , Founder & CEO of Space zone India informed that the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Satellite Launch Vehicle Mission 2023 is carrying a hybrid rocket and 150 PicoSAT satellites. This is the first hybrid rocket, he further stated. Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Satellite Launch Vehicle Mission 2023 'Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Satellite Launch Vehicle Mission 2023 was launched from Pattipulam village; with one hybrid rocket & 150 PicoSAT satellites. This is the first hybrid rocket: Dr Anand Megalingam , Founder & CEO of Space zone India,' a tweet of ANI reads.
facts DR. APJ ABDUL KALAM SATELLITE LAUNCH VEHICLE MISSION 2023 Dr APJ Abdul Kalam International Foundation, established by the Family of Dr.Kalam sir in 2015 to fulfill the dreams of Kalam sir for transforming India. We are regularly organizing various developmental programmes across India since 2015. Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam International Foundation- House of Kalam, Rameswaram in association with the Space Zone India - Chennai and Martin Charitable Trust is proudly presenting the milestone project titled “Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Satellite Launch Vehicle Mission 2023”. This mission will integrate 5000 students from colleges and schools (from Grades VI to XII) across the country to learn on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and to enable them for designing and developing 150 number of PICO Satellites and these 150 pico satellites will be launched through the sounding Rocket on 19th February 2023 from the Pattipulam village of Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu, India.
Real News Analysis Q10. Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2023 held in which city ? [A] Mumbai [B] Bangalore [C] Jaipur [D] Bhubaneswar By Ankit Avasthi Sir
The latest Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards was attended by prominent Bollywood and Television celebrities who were honored at the event for their contribution to Indian cinema, on Monday. Alia Bhatt bagged the Best Actress award for her powerful performance in Gangubai Kathiawadi along with her husband winning the Best Actor for Brahmastra (Part 1: Shiva). The award comprises a Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) medallion, a shawl, and a cash prize of ₹1,000,000 (US$13,000).
Facts: Dadasaheb Phalke is considered as the father of Indian Cinema. He had made India's first full-length feature Raja Harishchandra (1913). Devika Rani is the first recipient of Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Dada S aheb Phalke award first time present in 1969.