41.What is the new statutory authority recently formed that will be headed by the Chief Minister of Delhi?
[A] National Capital Civil Service Authority
[B] National Civil Service Authority
[C] National Principal Secretary Authority
[D] National Home Authority
Answer: A [National Capital Civil Service Authority]
Notes:
The Central Government has recently introduced the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023 to create the National Capital Civil Service Authority (NCCSA).
It is a new statutory authority that will be headed by the Chief Minister of Delhi in addition to the Chief Secretary and the Principal Secretary of the Home department.
42.What is the sixth submarine of the first batch of six Kalvari-class submarines for the Indian Navy?
[A] Virat
[B] Varun
[C] Vaghsheer
[D] Vrindavan
Answer: C [Vaghsheer]
Notes:
The sixth submarine of the first batch of six Kalvari-class submarines for the Indian Navy under Project-75 is Vaghsheer.
The submarine is expected to be delivered to the Indian Navy in early 2024. The submarine was launched in 2022 by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL).
43.Which institution will launch the ONDC Academy?
[A] SEBI
[B] EXIM Bank
[C] ONDC
[D] ECGC
Answer: C [ONDC]
Notes:
The ONDC Academy will be launched by the Open Network for Digital Commerce to raise awareness about various processes and to train network partners.
Its purpose is to develop a robust ecosystem of certified buyers, sellers and logistics network partners across the country.
44.Which country has proposed the ‘G20 High-Level Principles on Hydrogen’?
[A] India
[B] Japan
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Brazil
Answer: A [India]
Notes:
The draft “G20 High-Level Principles on Hydrogen” has been proposed by India recently. The discussion on global standards for ‘green, clean, and low carbon’ hydrogen was proposed at the G20 Energy Transition Working Group meeting.
It aims to set global standards for green, clean and low carbon hydrogen. It moots for an emission limit of up to 2 kg of carbon dioxide equivalent per kg of hydrogen produced.
45.Which country hosted the ‘Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition 2023’?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Malaysia
[C] Singapore
[D] Nepal
Answer: B [Malaysia]
Notes:
The Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2023 will be organized in Malaysia. The 16th edition of the event was held from May 22 to 25.
LIMA is one of the largest maritime and aerospace exhibitions in the Asia-Pacific. This year’s edition involves over 600 exhibitors from more than 30 countries, including India.
46.‘UDAN 5.1’ scheme was launched by which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Civil Aviation
[B] Ministry of MSME
[C] Ministry of Defence
[D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer: A [Ministry of Civil Aviation]
Notes:
The UDAN 5.1 was launched recently by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. It will specifically focus on helicopter routes.
It aims to further enhance the connectivity to remote areas of the country and achieve last-mile connectivity through helicopters.
47.‘Gerald R. Ford’ the largest aircraft carrier in the world, is located in which country?
[A] USA
[B] Russia
[C] France
[D] Germany
Answer: A [USA]
Notes:
USS Gerald R. Ford is the largest aircraft carrier in the world. It recently made its first foreign call.
The ship is named after the 38th President of the United States, Gerald Ford. The ship sailed into Oslo, a first for such a U.S. ship, in a show of NATO force at a time of heightened tension between NATO and Russia over the war in Ukraine.
48.Carlos Alcaraz, who replaced Novak Djokovic at the No. 1 spot, is a tennis player from which country?
[A] Spain
[B] Serbia
[C] Russia
[D] France
Answer: A [Spain]
Notes:
Spanish Tennis player Carlos Alcaraz replaced Novak Djokovic at No. 1 in the ATP rankings, earning the top seeding at the French Open.
Daniil Medvedev’s Italian Open title moved him up to No. 2 ahead of the year’s second Grand Slam tournament. Alcaraz, who turned 20 this month, is 30-3 with four titles in 2023.
49.‘Clarion-Clipperton Zone’, which was seen in the news, is located in which ocean?
[A] Indian Ocean
[B] Pacific Ocean
[C] Atlantic Ocean
[D] Arctic Ocean
Answer: B [Pacific Ocean]
Notes:
Clarion-Clipperton Zone of the Pacific Ocean is known for hosting critical minerals needed to build batteries.
Researchers have discovered more than 5,000 species, with over 88 to 92 per cent of them spotted for the first time.
50.Which bank topped PSU lenders chart in profit and loan growth in FY23?
[A] Canara Bank
[B] State Bank of India
[C] Bank of Maharashtra
[D] Bank of Baroda
Answer: C [Bank of Maharashtra]
Notes:
State-owned Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) has emerged as the top performer among public sector lenders in terms of loan and deposit growth in percentage terms during 2022-23.
The bank also recorded highest growth in profitability with bottom-lines growing almost 126 per cent to ₹2,602 crore during the year.