Tnpsc Current Affairs in English – 6th July 2023
1. Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP) is being constructed in which state/UT?
[A] Gujarat
[B] West Bengal
[C] Odisha
[D] Jharkhand
Answer: [A] Gujarat
India’s first domestically developed 700 MW nuclear power reactor, located at the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP) in Gujarat, has commenced commercial operations. The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) is building two 700 MW pressurised heavy water reactors (PHWRs) at Kakrapar, which is also home to two 220 MW power plants.
2. Ministry of Defence entered into a contract with which company for Medium Refit with Life Certification (MRLC) of INS-Shankush?
[A] Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
[B] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
[C] Bharat Electronics Limited
[D] Defence Research and Development Organisation
Answer: [A] Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
The Ministry of Defence has recently entered into a contract, with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai for the Medium Refit with Life Certification (MRLC) of the Sub-Surface Killer (SSK) Class submarine named “INS Shankush.” The overall cost of the project amounts to Rs. 2725 Cr. This is the second HDW- class submarine that will undergo MRLC with upgrade of the first one, currently in progress, to be completed by August.
3. ‘National Space Mission for Earth Observation’ is associated with which country?
[A] India
[B] Australia
[C] USA
[D] Russia
Answer: [B] Australia
Due to budget constraints, Australia was forced to abandon National Space Mission for Earth Observation. The main goal of the program was to develop, build, and operate a set of four satellites, scheduled for launch between 2028 and 2033, with the purpose of collecting crucial Earth observation data.
4. ‘Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project’ has been built in which states?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh and Assam
[B] Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
[C] Gujarat and Rajasthan
[D] Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
Answer: [A] Arunachal Pradesh and Assam
NHPC Limited has successfully concluded the construction of the dam for the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric project. The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, with a capacity of 2,000 Mega Watts, is situated in both Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
5. Which organisation has released the ‘Ozone- UV bulletin’?
[A] FAO
[B] UNEP
[C] WMO
[D] NASA
Answer: [C] WMO
After a gap of seven years, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reintroduced the ozone-UV bulletin, demonstrating the consistent recuperation of the ozone layer. The annual bulletin will offer up- to-date details regarding global stratospheric ozone levels and ultraviolet radiation.
6. Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Tomato Grand Challenge Hackathon’?
[A] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[B] Ministry of Consumer Affairs
[C] Ministry of Science and Technology
[D] Ministry of MSME
Answer: [B] Ministry of Consumer Affairs
Department of Consumer Affairs announced the Tomato Grand Challenge (TGC) hackathon to invite innovative ideas at various levels of the tomato value chain to ensure availability of tomato to the consumers at affordable prices and help tomato farmers get value for the produce. The Hackathon has been formulated by the Department of Consumer Affairs in collaboration with Ministry of Education (Innovation Cell).
7. Durand Cup, which was seen in the news, is associated with which sports?
[A] Cricket
[B] Hockey
[C] Football
[D] Basket ball
Answer: [C] Football
The “Trophy Tour” for the 132nd edition of the Durand Cup, India’s oldest football tournament was officially launched. The tournament is scheduled to take place in Kolkata from August 3 to September 3, 2023. In this edition, 24 teams will participate in the tournament. The teams of Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh are also taking part in the tournament after a gap of 27 years.
8. Which institution developed the ‘Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas’?
[A] HAL
[B] DRDO
[C] BEL
[D] ISRO
Answer: [B] DRDO
The Indian Air Force is celebrating the seventh anniversary of the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) on July 1, 2023. Originally named Tejas in 2003, this aircraft is a versatile platform renowned for its exceptional capabilities within its category. Designed by the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), the multi- role Tejas fighter can perform the roles of air defence, maritime reconnaissance and strike, switching between roles with the press of a button.
9. Which institution issued ‘Guidelines on Information Security Practices’ for Government Entities for Safe and Trusted Internet?
[A] NASSCOM
[B] CERT-In
[C] CDAC
[D] NITI Aayog
Answer: [B] CERT-In
CERT-In issued “Guidelines on Information Security Practices” for Government Entities for a Safe and Trusted Internet. The guidelines serve as a roadmap for both government entities and the industry, facilitating the establishment of a secure and trusted cyber space.
10. The lowest geoid anomaly on Earth has been identified in which Ocean?
[A] Pacific Ocean
[B] Indian Ocean
[C] Arctic Ocean
[D] Antarctic Ocean
Answer: [B] Indian Ocean
Researchers from Bengaluru’s Indian Institute of Science (IISC) have identified the cause of an over three million square kilometres-wide ‘gravity hole’ in the Indian Ocean. It is here that the Earth’s gravitational pull is at its weakest and as a result, the sea level is a 100 metres lower than the global average. The Indian Ocean geoid low (IOGL) represents the most prominent gravitational anomaly on Earth.
11. As per recent research, ‘Ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency’ is triggered by which product?
[A] Protein Drinks
[B] Carbonated Drinks
[C] Soda Drinks
[D] Carbohydrate-rich food
Answer: [A] Protein Drinks
The ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency is a rare genetic disease that causes ammonia to build up in the blood. It is more common in boys than girls and tends to be more severe when symptoms emerge shortly after birth. Research has found that protein drinks have the potential to trigger this disease.
12. ‘Musompo Trading Centre’ is associated with which country?
[A] DRC
[B] Canada
[C] Egypt
[D] Argentina
Answer: [A] DRC
Musompo Trading Centre is a government- backed depot in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that was set up to prevent rigging of the purity reading of illegally mined ore brought in by informal miners. This initiative aims to eliminate intermediary mercenaries by providing testing and storage services for ore on behalf of the miners.
13. Which neighboring country of India recently enacted a new foreign relations law?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] China
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Myanmar
Answer: [B] China
The National People’s Congress (NPC) of China recently enacted a new law pertaining to foreign relations, which bolsters the legal foundation of the Politburo to take ‘countermeasures’ against Western nations. The law was initiated in response to a report presented during the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in October last year, which called for legislation in important areas related to emerging industries and foreign affairs.
14. Which is the first country to allow prescription of MDMA and magic mushrooms for PTSD?
[A] India
[B] Australia
[C] USA
[D] UAE
Answer: [B] Australia
Australia has made history by becoming the first country to permit doctors to prescribe MDMA and magic mushrooms for the treatment of psychiatric disorders like depression and PTSD. The decision, approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), follows a thorough three-year process that involved consultations with experts and remains a subject of controversy.
15. ‘Alef Armada Model Zero’, the car that can be flown in air or driven on road, was approved in which country?
[A] Spain
[B] France
[C] USA
[D] China
Answer: [C] USA
Alef Armada Model Zero is a car that can be flown in the air or driven on the road. It recently received a Special Airworthiness Certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Alef Aeronautics is a California company building a flying electric car. This certification means the company will now be allowed to road/air test the car.
16. Wiener Zeitung, one of the world’s oldest newspapers, was published in which country?
[A] Russia
[B] Austria
[C] Australia
[D] South Korea
Answer: [B] Austria
Vienna-based Wiener Zeitung, one of the world’s oldest newspapers, ceased its daily print edition after more than three centuries, marking the end of an era in journalism. The newspaper’s final front page paid tribute to its remarkable legacy, highlighting 320 years of publication encompassing multiple presidents, emperors, and republics.
17. ‘Anna Bhagya’ scheme is to be implemented by which state/UT?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] West Bengal
[D] Assam
Answer: [B] Karnataka
The Karnataka government intends to implement the ‘Anna Bhagya’ initiative, which seeks to offer 5 kg of rice to each member of a below poverty line (BPL) household. Due to inadequate rice availability, the government has opted to deposit funds into the beneficiaries’ bank accounts instead.
18. Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) is based in which city?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Bengaluru
[C] Chennai
[D] Pune
Answer: [B] Bengaluru
Researchers have developed a tool called Diversity for Restoration (D4R), originally created by Bioversity International, to support agroforestry and ecosystem restoration efforts. The tool has been further adapted by a team of researchers from Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) in collaboration with Bioversity International to specifically cater to restoration programs in India.
19. Which Union Ministry announced a project to install Transponders in sea vessels?
[A] Ministry of Defence
[B] Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
[C] Ministry of Jal Shakti
[D] Ministry of External Affairs
Answer: [B] Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Transponders are wireless tracking devices that function by utilizing radio frequencies. The national rollout project for vessel communication and support systems, which includes the installation of transponders, has been granted approval by the central government. This initiative aims to equip around 100,000 fishing vessels across coastal states and Union territories of India.
20. ‘Global Biodiversity Framework Fund’ is associated with which institution?
[A] World Bank
[B] World Economic Forum
[C] Global Environment Facility
[D] International Monetary Fund
Answer: [C] Global Environment Facility
The governing board of the 64th Global Environment Facility (GEF) has given the green light for the creation of the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund. The fund will help with the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, which was reached in December 2022 during the Convention on Biological Diversity COP15 summit in Montreal.