Tnpsc Current Affairs in English – 7th & 8th April 2023

1. Which institution released the ‘World Energy Transitions : Outlook 2023’ report?

[A] International Renewable Energy Agency

[B] International Monetary Fund

[C] World Bank

[D] United Nations Environment Programme

Answer: [A] Internationa Renewable Energy Agency

The ‘World Energy Transitions: Outlook 2023” Report was released recently by the International Renewable Energy Agency. According to this report, while significant progress has been made towards increasing renewable energy generation, the global energy transition is still falling short of the 1.5⁰ C pathway.

2. Which Indian state organized the ‘Food Conclave 2023’ brainstorming event?

[A] Tamil Nadu

[B] Telangana

[C] Andhra Pradesh

[D] Karnataka

Answer: [B] Telangana

The Food Conclave 2023 is a two-day event that will be organized by Telangana government. It will focus on agri-food sector and its challenges. It is the inaugural edition of the State government’s annual brainstorming ever for the agri-food sector. The event will bring together the top 100 agri-food industry thought leaders.

3. Which state/UT hosted the ‘5^th International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure’?

[A] New Delhi

[B] Mumbai

[C] Chennai

[D] Jaipur

Answer: [A] New Delhi

The 5^th International Conference on Disaster Resillient Infrastructure is being organized this year in New Delhi. The theme of this event is ‘Delivering Resilient and Inclusive Infrastructure: Pathways for Risk Informed Systems, Practices and Investments’. The 50-million-dollar Infrastructure Resillience Accelerator Fund was announced last year.

4. ‘Nathu La’ is a mountain pass located in which state/UT?

[A] Sikkim

[B] Assam

[C] Jammu and Kashmir

[D] Uttarkhand

Answer: [A] Sikkim

Nathu La is a mountain pass in the Dongkya Range of the Himalayas between Tibet and the Indian states of Sikkim and West Bengal. A massive avalanche had hit the East Sikkim’s Nathu La area recently. Seven tourists were killed and a dozen injured after the avalanche.

5. Which country launched the ‘Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative’?

[A] USA

[B] UK

[C] Australia

[D] Germany

Answer: [A] USA

Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative was launched by the US to increase Ukraine’s capacity to defend itself from Russia’s aggression. Under this initiative, USD 2.6 billion military aid package was announced by the US. USAI is an authority under which the United States procures capabilities from industry.

6. ‘Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell’ functions under the aegis of which Union Ministry?

[A] Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

[B] Ministry of Coal

[C] Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

[D] Ministry of Power

Answer: [C] Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell is the data backbone of the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. It recently celebrated its 22^nd foundation day. After the dismantling of Administered Pricing Mechanism (APM) in petroleum sector, Oil Coordination Committee (OCC) was abolished and a new cell called Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell (PPAC) was created effective 1^st April 2002.

7. ‘Regiment of Artillery’ is the combat support arm of which armed force?

[A] Indian Army

[B] Indian Air Force

[C] Indian Army

[D] Indian Coast Guard

Answer: [A] Indian Army

Regiment of Artillery is the combat support arm of the Indian Army. It is the second largest in size after the Infantry regiment. Recently, the Indian government gave the approval for the induction of women officers in this regiment.

8. Which is the headquarters of the ‘Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)’?

[A] Saudi Arabia

[B] Israel

[C] UAE

[D] Pakistan

Answer: [A] Saudi Arabia

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was founded in 1969 to protect the interests of the Muslim world. The Indian government recently criticized the OIC after the organization’s secretariat issued statement alleging the targeting of Muslim community in several states during Ram Navami processions.

9. Al-Aqsa Mosque, which was seen in the news, is in which country?

[A] Israel

[B] UAE

[C] Iran

[D] Afghanistan

Answer: [A] Israel

Al-Aqsa Mosque is a congregational mosque situated close to various historical and holy sites of Christianity and Judaism in the Old City of Jerusalem. Clashes were reported in this site recently. At least 12 people were injured during clashes in and around the mosque.

10. When is the ‘International Day of Conscience’ observed?

[A] April 2

[B] April 4

[C] April 5

[D] April 8

Answer: [C] April 5

The International Day of Conscience is observed every year on April 5. It was established by the UNGA in 2019 to highlight the importance of human conscience. Kingdom of Bahrain has submitted a draft resolution titled ‘Promoting the Culture of Peace with Love and Conscience’, which was adopted by the UNGA.

11. Catanduanes Island, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?

[A] Indonesia

[B] Japan

[C] Philippines

[D] Singapore

Answer: [C] Philippines

Catanduanes Island is the 12^th largest island in the Philippines. A shallow earthquake of 6.2 magnitude struck this island recently. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), tsunami waves will arrive and last for hours.

12. Which institution released the ‘Infertility Prevalence Estimates, 1990 – 2021’ Report?

[A] WHO

[B] UNICEF

[C] NITI Aayog

[D] CDC

Answer: [A] WHO

The ‘Infertility Prevalence Estimates, 1990-2021’ report was released recently by the World Health Organisation (WHO). It provides the estimates of global and regional prevalence of infertility. According to this report, around 1 in 6 people experience infertility across the world.

13. Which type of paint uses the nanoscale structural arrangement of aluminum and is the ;ightest paint in the world?

[A] Plasmonic paint

[B] Alumina paint

[C] Structural paint

[D] Pigment paint

Answer: [A] Plasmonic paint

The plasmonic paint makes use of nanoscale structural arrangement of aluminum and aluminum oxide and not traditional pigments to create different colors. It has been recently created by Florida-based researchers. It is believed to be the lightest paint in the world. It is also the first environmentally friendly, large-scale and multicolor alternative to pigment-based colorants.

14. ‘Lean Diabets’ condition is spreading among the tribal people of which state/UT?

[A] Jharkhand

[B] Chhattisgarh

[C] Madhya Pradesh

[D] Karnataka

Answer: [B] Chhattisgarh

Lean diabetes is a medical condition that involves dual stress of intermittent starvation and overload of carbohydrate metabolism. Cases of lean diabetes is seen spreading among tribals in Chhattisgarh. The rise of non-communicable diseases (NCD), including diabetes, has been recognized as a problem area in India.

15. Habrocestum togansangmai, a new species discovered, belongs to which species?

[A] Spider

[B] Snake

[C] Trurtle

[D] Gecko

Answer: [A] Spider

Four new species of jumping spiders were recently discovered from the Meghalaya. One among them is ‘Habrocestum togansangmai’. It is named after Garo freedom fighter Togan Sangma.

16. Which state/UT has launched the ‘Family Doctor Programme’?

[A] Andhra Pradesh

[B] Kerala

[C] Odisha

[D] West Bengal

Answer: [A] Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh is set to introduce a first-of-its-kind healthcare service for the rural population called ‘Family Doctor’ programme. It seeks to provide a continual and comprehensive preventive healthcare service.

17. Which state has tabled the ‘Sukh Ashraya (Care protection and Self Reliance of Children) Bill’?

[A] Gujarat

[B] Rajasthan

[C] Himachal Pradesh

[D] Karnataka

Answer: [C] Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh Sukh Ashraya (Care, Protection and Self Reliance of Children) Bill, 2023 is set to be tabled at the state assembly. It aims to ensure protection, development and self-reliance of orphans, semi-orphans and specially- abled children. Under this legislation, the state government will provide clothing and festival allowance for children living in child care or after care institutions.

18. Which state topped the ‘India Justice Report 2022’ among the large and mid-sized states?

[A] Tamil Nadu

[B] Andhra Pradesh

[C] Karnataka

[D] Rajasthan

Answer: [C] Karnataka

India Justice Report 2022 is a national periodic reporting that measures the capacity of the four pillars of justice system (police, prison system, judiciary and legal aid). Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Telangana took up the top three spots among the 18 large and mid-sized States (population above 10 million).

19. Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry signed agreement with which company to boost India’s creative economy?

[A] IBM

[B] Amazon India

[C] Google

[D] Microsoft

Answer: [B] Amazon India

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry and Amazon India have signed a collaboration agreement in New Delhi to boost India’s creative economy and promote creative talent in the country. As part of the agreement, Amazon Prime Video will sponsor scholarships, create internship programmes, and offer job opportunities for students of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) and Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute.

20. What is the repo rate as of April 2023, after the Monetary Policy Committee Meeting?

[A] 6.2 per cent

[B] 6.5 per cent

[C] 6.8 per cent

[D] 7.2 per cent

Answer: [B] 6.5 per cent

After raising repo rate in six consecutive policies, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), decided to pause its rate hike cycle amid rising concerns over global financial stability. The Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent in this meeting.