Tnpsc Current Affairs in English – 7th September 2023

1. Umiam lake, which was seen in the news, is located in which state?

[A] West Bengal

[B] Arunachal Pradesh

[C] Sikkim

[D] Meghalaya

Answer: [D] Meghalaya

Meghalaya has adopted Artificial Intelligence enabled robotic technology to keep its Umiam lake clean. The lake, which is situated at an altitude of about 4,900 feet is also a major hub for water sports and boating in Shillong. The Al- integrated robotic boat is able to collect huge quantities of garbage in reasonable time from Umiam Lake.

2. The Indian Army’s new headquarter Thal Sena Bhawan (TSB), is to come up in which state/UT?

[A] Punjab

[B] New Delhi

[C] Uttarkhand

[D] Rajasthan

Answer: [B] New Delhi

The Indian Army’s new headquarter Thal Sena Bhawan (TSB), is coming up on a 39-acre site, comprising of several green measures conforming with GRIHA-IV (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) norms. The building will be ready by May-June 2025. The new Thal Sena Bhawan, will come up in Delhi Cantonment. The building will house various Army headquarters offices.

3. ‘National Conference on KCC for Fisheries’ is organized in which city?

[A] Chennai

[B] Mumbai

[C] Varanasi

[D] Pune

Answer: [B] Mumbai

Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Parshottam Rupale will chair a one day ‘National Conference on KCC for Fisheries’ at Yashwantrao Chavan Centre in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The Conference is being jointly organized by Department of Fisheries (DoF) and Department of Animal Husbandry Dairying (DAHD) to resolve pressing on-ground issues.

4. Kirkuk, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?

[A] Israel

[B] Iraq

[C] Australia

[D] Greece

Answer: [B] Iraq

A curfew has been enforced in Kirkuk, a northern Iraqi city, after violent confrontations between rival demonstrations by Kurdish and Arab residents. The clashes have prompted Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani to order extensive security operations in the affected areas.

5. Which city’s metro railway has launched ‘Tourist Smart Cards’?

[A] Mumbai

[B] Delhi

[C] Chennai

[D] Kolkata

Answer: [B] Delhi

The Delhi Metro will sell Tourist Smart Cards through dedicated counters at 36 stations, anticipating increased passenger footfall for the G20 Summit. Delhi Metro has also taken various initiatives, including beautification of its metro stations and metro pillars located along the planned routes of the delegates.

6. Which European country has announced plans to ban disposable electronic cigarettes?

[A] Spain

[B] Germany

[C] France

[D] Italy

Answer: [C] France

France plans to ban disposable electronic cigarettes, French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne announced recently. He added that the government is drawing up plans for a national programme to fight tobacco use that she said was responsible for 75,000 deaths a year in France.

7. Which state has formed three-member panel to draft anti-polygamy law?

[A] Uttar Pradesh

[B] Assam

[C] Sikkim

[D] Bihar

Answer: [B] Assam

The Assam government has formed a three- member committee to draft the proposed anti- polygamy law in the state. This bill to ban polygamy is likely to be introduced in the state Assembly when it meets in December. The newly-formed committee comprises the advocate general, the director general of police and a legal remembrancer.

8. Which city is the host of the ‘G20 workshop on Climate Resilient Agriculture’?

[A] Bengaluru

[B] Amritsar

[C] Hyderabad

[D] Chennai

Answer: [C] Hyderabad

Union Agriculture Ministry has inaugurated G20 workshop on Climate Resilient Agriculture in Hyderabad. The three-day G20 technical workshop is being attended by over 100 delegates including from India and abroad from G20 countries and invited countries. The meeting will deliberate on various issues of agriculture research predominantly on Climate Change’ and other techniques and methods for sustainable development of agriculture in the global context.

9. Which city is the host of ‘Second edition of Naval Commanders’ Conference, 2023′?

[A] New Delhi

[B] Varanasi

[C] Pune

[D] Mussoorie

Answer: [A] New Delhi

The bi-annual Naval Commanders Conference recently commenced at New Delhi. Having shifted the venue of Commanders Conference outside Delhi with effect from 2023, as the first edition was conducted onboard INS Vikrant in March 2023. The Indian Navy showcased ongoing indigenous projects and introduced new uniform items during the conference. The navy’s electronic service document project was also released.

10. DIKSHA platform functions under which Union Ministry?

[A] Ministry of Education

[B] Ministry of Law

[C] Ministry of Home Affairs

[D] Ministry of Finance

Answer: [A] Ministry of Education

The National eGovernance Division (NeGD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is set to integrate Personalised Adaptive Learning (PAL) into the existing Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA) platform. DIKSHA, which comes under the Ministry of Education, provides e-content for schools via an online portal and a mobile application. PAL’s software- based approach will allow students to have an individualised learning experience.

11. Which city is the host of the ASEAN Summit in 2023?

[A] India

[B] Indonesia

[C] Sri Lanka

[D] Bangladesh

Answer: [B] Indonesia

The 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Jakarta was held from 5th to 7th of September this year. ASEAN leaders discussed ways to ensure the bloc’s continued relevance and centrality in the evolving regional architecture. The leaders also discussed strengthening ASEAN integration and expanding collaboration in key areas such as the digital and green economies.

12. Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF) is executed by which institution?

[A] National Housing Bank

[B] Reserve Bank of India

[C] NITI Aayog

[D] Securities Exchange Board of India

Answer: [A] National Housing Bank

The National Housing Bank (NHB), in charge of executing the Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF), had issued guidelines in July and asked states to submit their proposals by September. The fund makes low-cost loans available to 459 tier-2 cities with a population between 1 lakh and 9,99,999 and 580 tier-3 towns with a population between 50,000 and 99,999 as per the 2011 Census.

13. ‘Gramodyog Vikas Yojna is associated with which Union Ministry?

[A] Ministry of MSME

[B] Ministry of Commerce and Industry

[C] Ministry of Home Affairs

[D] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

Answer: [A] Ministry of MSME

The Chairman of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Manoj Kumar distributed tool-kits and machineries to artisans in a distribution ceremony in Bhubaneshwar, as a part of the Gramodyog Vikas Yojana. An Artisan Sammelan and a Pottery-Expo organized under the Gramodyog Vikas Yojana was organised in Odisha.

14. Which Union. Ministry has conceptualised the Culture Corridor – G20 Digital Museum?

[A] Ministry of Culture

[B] Ministry of Home Affairs

[C] Ministry of External Affairs

[D] Ministry of Science and Technology

Answer: [A] Ministry of Culture

The Ministry of Culture has conceptualised the Culture Corridor – G20 Digital Museum to represent and celebrate the shared heritage of G20 members and invitee countries. This project is based on India’s G20 theme ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ and the Culture Working Group’s (CWG) campaign ‘Culture Unites All’. This exhibition will be unveiled at Bharatmandapam, at the venue for the G20 Leaders’ Summit, and will open to the public after Leaders’ Summit.

15. Which bank announced the introduction of UPI interoperability on CBDC?

[A] State Bank of India

[B] Canara Bank

[C] Punjab National Bank

[D] ICICI Bank

Answer: [A] State Bank of India

The State Bank of India (SBI) said it has implemented UPI interoperability in its digital rupee, called Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The feature, accessible through the ‘eRupee by SBI’ application will empower SBI CBDC users to effortlessly scan any merchant UPI QR code for swift and secure transactions. SBI was among the first few banks to participate in the RBI’s retail digital e-rupee project in December 2022.

16. Typhoon Haikui has hit which region recently?

[A] Serbia

[B] Taiwan

[C] Philippines

[D] Indonesia

Answer: [B] Taiwan

More than 40 people were injured in Taiwan after Typhoon Haikui ripped across the island, uprooting trees and forcing thousands to evacuate. The storm, which made landfall on the east coast, was the first to directly hit the island in four years. Amid torrential rain and high winds, dozens of people were injured, mainly by falling debris.

17. Which country has recorded highest dengue death rate in the world, this year?

[A] India

[B] Bangladesh

[C] Nepal

[D] Afghanistan

Answer: [B] Bangladesh

Bangladesh witnessed highest dengue death rate in the world, with a death toll to 634 this year. On September 2, Bangladesh recorded 21 dengue-related deaths, the highest number in a single day this year, Bangladesh ranks second globally in dengue-related cases as Brazil is in first position. The total number of patients rose to 1,30,302 in Bangladesh.

18. Which country is set to introduce legislation to tighten loopholes in workplace law?

[A] India

[B] Australia

[C] Canada

[D] Japan

Answer: [B] Australia

Australia’s government will introduce legislation to tighten loopholes in workplace law, a move opposed by employer groups fearing higher costs. The Bill will make it a criminal offence to deliberately underpay workers, with a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and a maximum fine of five million US dollars.

19. Heath Streak, who passed away recently, is a famous cricketer from which country?

[A] Zimbabwe

[B] Australia

[C] West Indies

[D] England

Answer: [A] Zimbabwe

Heath Streak, one of Zimbabwe’s greatest cricketers, has passed away recently. He had been battling colon cancer. He was the all-time leading wicket taker for Zimbabwe in Test cricket with 216 wickets and in ODI cricket with 239 wickets.

20. Centre approved 30 railway projects worth over #83,000 crore for which state?

[A] Telangana

[B] Tamil Nadu

[C] Karnataka

[D] West Bengal

Answer: [A] Telangana

The Central government has given its approval for 30 railway projects in Telangana, including the construction of 15 new railway lines. The projects have a combined budget of Rs 835.43 billion, as confirmed by Union Tourism and Culture Minister G. Kishan Reddy.