Tnpsc Current Affairs in English – 28th April 2023

1. Which case is famous for the definition of basic structure of the Indian Constitution?

[A] Kesavananda Bharati Case

[B] Romesh Thappar Case

[C] Shreya Singhal Case

[D] Vishakha V Case

Answer: Kesavananda Bharati Case

Kesavananda Bharati Case is a landmark case where the Supreme Court defined the basic structure of the Indian Constitution. The judgement for this case was delivered on April 24, 1973. The case is also known as the Fundamental Rights Case. The Supreme Court asserted its right to strike down amendments to the constitution that were in violation of the fundamental architecture of the constitution.

2. What is the theme of UNESCO on the ‘World Book Day 2023’?

[A] Copyright Challenges

[B] Intellectual Property Rights

[C] Indigenous Languages

[D] Reading Habit among children

Answer: Indigenous Languages

World Book and Copyright Day is observed every year on April 23 to promote the habit of reading, writing, publishing and copyright. The first World Book Day was observed in 1995. International Decade of Indigenous Languages will be observed from 2022 to 32. The UNESCO theme of the World Book Day 2023 is ‘Indigenous Languages’.

3. Which country is the host of ‘Asia-Pacific Leaders’ Conclave on Malaria Elimination’?

[A] India

[B] Sri Lanka

[C] Bangladesh

[D] Singapore

Answer: India

The ‘Asia-Pacific Leaders’ Conclave on Malaria Elimination’ will be organized in New Delhi by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in partnership with the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance (APLMA) as a precursor to World Malaria Day. Its goal is to reaffirm political commitment to achieve malaria elimination by 2030.

4. Which state/UT launched the ‘Mehngai Rahat Camp’?

[A] Rajasthan

[B] Sikkim

[C] West Bengal

[D] Gujarat

Answer: Rajasthan

‘Mehngai Rahat Camp’ was recently inaugurated by Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. They will provide relief for people from rising inflation. Under these camps, the general public and deprived sections will be provided relief from inflation by connecting them with the public welfare schemes of the state government.

5. India’s first water metro was recently inaugurated in which state/UT?

[A] Maharashtra

[B] West Bengal

[C] Kerala

[D] Goa

Answer: Kerala

The country’s first water-based metro service started commercial operations in Kochi, Kerala. Water Metro ferries began their commercial operation on the Vyttila-Kakkanad route. Kochi Water Metro saw a footfall of 6,559 passengers. Manufactured by Cochin Shipyard Limited, the metro project will run eight electric hybrid boats on two routes.

6. Which country is recently using ‘Guided Bombs’?

[A] Russia

[B] USA

[C] Iran

[D] Israel

Answer: Russia

Guided bombs are bombs that have small wings and tail surfaces to allow the gliding flight. These bombs are rarely used due to their extremely high production costs. Russia is increasingly attacking Ukraine with guided bombs, according to information by the Ukrainian Air Force.

7. Montevideo Maru, which was seen in the news, belongs to which country?

[A] USA

[B] Japan

[C] UAE

[D] Sri Lanka

Answer: Japan

Montevideo Maru was a Japanese auxiliary ship used during World War II. It was sunk by the American submarine USS Sturgeon. It a covert prisoner-of-war transport ship and was recently discovered after over eight decades in the South China Sea.

8. Which term denotes the high-pressure system in the atmosphere that traps hot air, leading to pro-longed period of heat waves?

[A] Heat Dome

[B] Heat Sphere

[C] Heat Ioniser

[D] Heat Cone

Answer: Heat Dome

A heat dome is a high-pressure system in the atmosphere that traps hot air and causes it to stay in place, leading to a prolonged period of high temperatures and heat waves in the affected area. Places across southwest and eastern parts of the US are experiencing high temperatures due to heat domes.

9. Which species has been proposed as a model organism for cephalopod research?

[A] Jelly Fish

[B] Turtle

[C] Octopus

[D] Spider

Answer: Octopus

Octopus chierchiae, also known as the lesser Pacific striped octopus, is a unique octopus species that is being proposed as a model organism for cephalopod research due to its ability to lay multiple egg clutches. A new study published in PLOS One has revealed that the Pygmy zebra octopus has a unique and permanent stripe pattern that can help experts and non-experts monitor them in their habitat.

10. When is the ‘English Language Day’ observed?

[A] April 21

[B] April 23

[C] April 25

[D] April 27

Answer: April 23

English Language Day at the UN is celebrated on 23 April, the date traditionally observed as both the birthday and date of death of William Shakespeare. At the United Nations, English is one of the two working languages, along with French. In 2010, the Department of Global Communications established language days for each of the Organization’s six official languages.

11. When is the ‘National Panchayati Raj Day’ celebrated?

[A] April 20

[B] April 22

[C] April 24

[D] April 26

Answer: April 24

‘National Panchayati Raj Day’ is celebrated every year on April 24. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj in collaboration with the state Government of Madhya Pradesh is commemorating National Panchayati Raj Day in Madhya Pradesh as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav – Samaaveshi Vikaas (Inclusive Development). The Prime Minister was the Chief Guest at the national function.

12. ‘Basava Jayanthi’ is a festival celebrated in which state/UT?

[A] Jainism

[B] Buddhism

[C] Hinduism

[D] Islam

Answer: Hinduism

Basava Jayanthi is a Hindu festival that marks the birth anniversary of Basavanna – a well-known 12th century philosopher and social reformer. It is mainly celebrated in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Basava, also called Basaveshwara and Basavanna, was a 12th-century CE Indian statesman, philosopher, poet, Lingayat social reformer.

13. Which institution has conducted maiden flight trail of Sea-based endo-atmospheric interceptor missile?

[A] ISRO

[B] DRDO

[C] HAL

[D] BHEL

Answer: DRDO

|The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy recently conducted the maiden flight trail of a sea-based endo-atmospheric interceptor missile off the coast of Odisha in West Bengal. It sought to bring India into the elite club of nations with Naval BMD capability.

14. When was the ’44 Squadron of the Indian Air Force’ established?

[A] 1947

[B] 1961

[C] 1972

[D] 1983

Answer: 1961

.In 2023, the 44 Squadron of the Indian Air Force is celebrating its Diamond Jubilee. It was raised on April 6, 1961. The squadron kept the AN-12 running until 1985 and transported the IL-76 strategic cargo aircraft to India from the former Soviet Union in March 1985. The aircraft was formally accepted into the IAF in June 1985. The aeroplane is still in use at present.

15. Kermadec Islands, which were in the news, is located in which country?

[A] Japan

[B] Indonesia

[C] New Zealand

[D] USA

Answer: New Zealand

Kermadec Islands, which are part of New Zealand’s territory, are subtropical island arc in the South Pacific Ocean. A 7.2 magnitude earthquake recently hit these islands. A tsunami threat is predicted by US Tsunami Warning System following the earthquake.

16. India is set to establish a ‘Chamber of Commerce’ with which country?

[A] Ukraine

[B] Russia

[C] China

[D] North Korea

Answer: Ukraine

An India-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce will be set up to strengthen business ties between the two countries. With the support of the Ukrainian government, the Chamber will aim to boost possibilities for investment and collaboration in sectors like infrastructure and power.

17. Which institution has launched the ‘Insurance for all by 2047’ Mission?

[A] PFRDA

[B] IRDAI

[C] RBI

[D] SEBI

Answer: IRDAI

The ‘Insurance for all by 2047’ Mission was launched by the IRDAI to achieve 100 percent insurance penetration in India by 2047. In line with this goal, India is planning to host the first- ever state-sponsored global insurance summit later this year to identify challenges associated with the insurance industry.

18. Mongol Oil Refinery is Mongolia’s first oil refinery, built with assistance of which country?

[A] USA

[B] China

[C] India

[D] Russia

Answer: India

The Mongol Oil Refinery is Mongolia’s first oil refinery that is built and funded with India’s assistance. The country’s Ambassador said that the work on building the refinery will be completed by 2025. The first stage of Mongol Oil Refinery, built with a USD 1.2 billion Indian soft loan, will be completed at the end of this year.

19. ‘National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways & Coasts’ was inaugurated in which city?

[A] Panjim

[B] Chennai

[C] Vishakhapatnam

[D] Gandhi Nagar

Answer: Chennai

The National Technology Centre for Ports Waterways and Coasts (NTCPWC) was inaugurated at the Discovery Campus of the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, by Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. The new research facility will serve as a knowledge centre for students, the industry and academicians.

20. Which is the first country in the world to have remittances from abroad crossing the USD 100-billion mark?

[A] China

[B] India

[C] USA

[D] Indonesia

Answer: India

India has become the first country in the world to have annual remittances from abroad crossing the USD 100-billion mark. According to the World Bank, private remittances, or transfer of money from NRI to friends and relatives in India crossed the threshold in 2022, with a year- on-year growth of 12%.