Tnpsc Current Affairs in English – 3rd August 2023

1. Which Union Ministry is associated with Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill?

[A] Ministry of Finance

[B] Ministry of Commerce and Industry

[C] Ministry of MSME

[D] Ministry of Corporate Affairs

Answer: [B] Ministry of Commerce and Industry

The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill 2023 was passed recently by the Lok Sabha. It aims to boost ease of doing business and living in India. It aims to redefine regulations in the country by decriminalizing minor offenses under 42 Acts, thereby reducing compliance. The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry presented. The proposed legislation in Parliament in December of the previous year.

2. The Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill proposes which personality as the ‘Visitor’ to all the IIMS?

[A] Prime Minister

[B] President

[C] Vice President

[D] Union Education Minister

Answer: [B] President

The Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023, was introduced in the Lok Sabha, to amend IIM Act of 2017. The amendment declares the 20 IIMs across the country as ‘institutions of national importance’. The bill introduced in Lok Sabha by the Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, proposes to appoint the President of India as the ‘Visitor’ to all the IIMS.

3. Micron is set to establish India’s first semiconductor plant in which state?

[A] Tamil Nadu

[B] Gujarat

[C] Maharashtra

[D] Uttar Pradesh

Answer: [B] Gujarat

Micron reaffirmed its commitment to establish India’s first semiconductor plant in Gujarat, creating 5,000 direct jobs and addressing demand from domestic and international markets. The project entails a total investment of USD 2.75 billion. The first Made in India’ chip should be ready by December 2024.

4. Indian companies have been allowed to list on foreign exchanges through which institution?

[A] SEBI

[B] IFSC

[C] RBI

[D] NSE

Answer: [B] IFSC

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government has decided to enable listed and unlisted domestic companies to directly list their equity shares on the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at Ahmedabad. The decision will facilitate access to global capital and result in a better valuation of the Indian companies. The Finance Minister also launched Corporate Debt Market Development Fund (CDMDF) and AMC Repo Clearing Ltd (ARCL).

5. What is the name of the motorsport championship for electric cars?

[A] Formula 2

[B] Formula E

[C] EC Formula

[D] EC Racing

Answer: [B] Formula E

The single-seater motorsport championship for electric cars is called as ‘Formula E’. Jake Dennis became the first British driver to win the all- electric Formula E world championship when he finished second for Avalanche Andretti in the London E-prix. Formula E’s first season was in 2014-15 and Dennis is the eighth driver to take the title with France’s Jean-Eric Vergne the only double champion.

6. Rajkot International Airport has been inaugurated in which state?

[A] Rajasthan

[B] Gujarat

[C] Punjab

[D] Madhya Pradesh

Answer: [B] Gujarat

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, inaugurated Rajkot International Airport and various development initiatives amounting to over Rs 860 crores in Rajkot, Gujarat. The projects encompass Sauni Yojana Link 3 Package 8 and 9, upgrading of Dwarka Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (RWSS), preservation, renovation, and progress of Uparkot Fort Phase I & II, among others.

7. What is the process of removing securities of a listed company from a stock exchange?

[A] Delisting

[B] White-listing

[C] Black-listing

[D] Stock-listing

Answer: [A] Delisting

Delisting means removing the securities of a listed company from a stock exchange. Once delisted, the securities of that company can no longer be traded on the stock exchange. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is currently reassessing the delisting regulations applied to listed companies, aiming to curb share manipulation in companies that choose to delist from the stock exchanges.

8. Which country has successfully launched its first communications satellite named ‘Lingxi-03’?

[A] Japan

[B] China

[C] North Korea

[D] Australia

Answer: [B] China

China successfully launched its first communications satellite, Lingxi-03, featuring an ultra-thin flexible solar wing to test technologies for a massive 13,000-satellite broadband mega constellation in low-Earth orbit. It aims to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink. The satellite was launched atop a Long March 2D rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in central China.

9. Which country has employed the ‘Cabbage strategy’?

[A] Ukraine

[B] China

[C] Afghanistan

[D] Myanmar

Answer: [B] China

Amid escalating tensions in the South China Sea, China views the US presence as a violation of its territorial claims and has employed the “cabbage strategy,”. It involves the construction of artificial islands and encircling disputed areas with numerous ships to assert control gradually. The situation has led to measures, including detaining trespassers and the possibility of implementing an air identification zone over the South China Sea by various nations involved.

10. Which Indian state/UT implements ‘Naan Mudhalvan programme’?

[A] Tamil Nadu

[B] Kerala

[C] Telangana

[D] Karnataka

Answer: [A] Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC) is implementing the Naan Mudhalvan programme. Under the scheme, around 12,582 faculties from government engineering colleges and 7,835 faculties from arts and science colleges from across the state have been trained in the last one year, to enhance skilling of students.

11. Which institution has released the guidelines on Corporate Debt Market Development Fund (CDMDF)?

[A] RBI

[B] SEBI

[C] Finance Industry

[D] BSE

Answer: [B] SEBI

The capital markets regulator – SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) has released the guidelines for the Corporate Debt Market Development Fund (CDMDF). The fund’s purpose is to serve as a backstop facility, facilitating the purchase of investment-grade corporate debt securities during times of market stress, thereby boosting confidence among participants in the corporate debt market.

12. Which instrument has captured the infrared image Herbig-Haro 46/47 stars?

[A] Rover of Chandrayan 3

[B] James Webb Space Telescope

[C] Hubble Space Telescope

[D] Chandra X Ray Observation Telescope

Answer: [B] James Webb Space Telescope

The NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has recently captured a captivating near-infrared image of the dynamic young stars, Herbig-Haro 46/47. These are in the Vela constellation, which are about 1,470 light-years away from Planet Earth. These stars are actively forming and orbiting each other in a mesmerizing display. These stats are an important object to study because it is relatively young- only a few thousand years old.

13. Which institution has released guidelines for livestock telemedicine in India?

[A] AIIMS

[B] National Institution for Telemedicine

[C] NITI Aayog

[D] National Dairy Development Board

Answer: [C] NITI Aayog

The Government of India’s Think Tank – NITI Aayog has come out with advisory guidelines for livestock telemedicine in India. The guidelines suggest for allocation of a unique user ID to registered veterinary practitioners and animal keepers, with mandatory consent from the animal keepers. However, the framework grants registered veterinary practitioners immunity from any penalties if they are unable to establish a veterinarian-client-animal relationship during telemedicine consultations in emergency situations.

14. Which country is undertaking the project – Demonstration Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operations?

[A] India

[B] China

[C] Russia

[D] USA

Answer: [D] USA

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) of the USA and the U.S. Military have collaborated for a project named Demonstration Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operations (DRACO). The project aims to launch a nuclear-powered satellite to Earth’s orbit in late 2025 or early 2026. The spacecraft for the project is developed by Lockheed Martin. The project involves an in-space test of Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NPT) technology, marking a significant technical advancement.

15. How many characters are present in Legal Entity Identifier (LEI)?

[A] 10

[B] 12

[C] 15

[D] 20

Answer: [D] 20

The LEI (Legal Entity Identifier) is a unique 20- character code that serves as a global identifier for legal entities involved in financial transactions. It aims to create a reference data system for uniquely identifying entities across jurisdictions. The capital market regulator – Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has mandated that all non-individual Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) must provide their Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) details in the common application form used for registration, KYC, and account opening.

16. Where are the remains of Nero’s Theatre recently discovered?

[A] Italy

[B] France

[C] Germany

[D] Hungary

Answer: [A] Italy

In Rome, Italy, archaeologists have recently discovered the remains of Nero’s Theatre which is an ancient imperial theatre mentioned in historical texts. The theatre was previously undiscovered and not has been located beneath the garden of a forthcoming Four Seasons hotel, positioned just a short distance from the Vatican.

17. Which African country has recently witnessed a Coup (in 2023)?

[A] South Africa

[B] Kenya

[C] Niger

[D] Congo

Answer: [C] Niger

A Coup by group of soldiers is currently underway in Niger. Soldiers appeared on state TV to announce they had removed the President from power, seized control of the government and suspended the constitution. Recently, the commander of the guard, Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani has declared himself the leader of Niger in a televised address.

18. ‘Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Mela’ pertains to which state?

[A] Bihar

[B] Uttar Pradesh

[C] Madhya Pradesh

[D] Gujarat

Answer: [B] Uttar Pradesh

The Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Mela is a scheme pertaining to the state of Uttar Pradesh, was started in the year 2020. It has benefited over 12 crore patients in the state. The Union Health Ministry has planned to adopt Uttar Pradesh’s successful healthcare model, including the concept of Jan Arogya Mela, which provide medical attention to attendees and refer critical patients to specialized hospitals.

19. Which state is set to launch ‘Shubhayatra’ scheme to provide financial support to overseas emigrants from the State?

[A] West Bengal

[B] Kerala

[C] Karnataka

[D] Punjab

Answer: [B] Kerala

The Kerala state government is set to roll out a unique scheme to provide financial support to first-time overseas emigrants from Kerala. Titled ‘Shubhayatra’, the project envisages creating a positive and productive migration ecosystem by providing a financial assistance of up to *2 lakh with a tax holiday for six months and interest subvention to meet the incidental expense of eligible candidates.

20. What is the total tiger population of India in 2022?

[A] 2682

[B] 3682

[C] 4682

[D] 5682

Answer: [A] 2682

India’s tiger population increased to 3,682 in 2022, up from 2,967 in 2018, according to an estimate released recently. This is an upward revision from April this year, when a minimum of 3,167 animals were estimated by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII).