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Current Affairs 1 February 2023 | Today GK Quiz Updates
1. Genome Valley, the first world-class Biotech cluster in India was established in which city?
A. Bangalore
B. Chennai
C. Vishakhapatnam
D. Hyderabad
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Ans: D
Explanation –Genome Valley is an Indian high-technology business district spread across 2,000 acres (8.1 km2)/ (3.1 sq. mi) in Hyderabad, India.
2. Consider the following concerning the 2023 Bio Asia Forum theme.
1. Shaping the Next Generation: Advancing for ONE
2. ‘O’ in ONE stands for One Health. It aims to integrate different ecosystems to safeguard the future
3. ‘N’ in ONE stands for Next Generation Health. Under this, the forum will aim to use disruptive technologies in the biotech field. The disruptive technologies are Artificial Intelligence, Block Chain, and data science
4. ‘E’ in ONE stands for Equity: the aim is to provide quality health care for all.
Choose the wrong statement(S).
A. 1, 2, 3 Only
B. 2, 3, 4 Only
C. 1, 2 Only
D. None of the above
Ans: D
Explanation –Shaping the Next Generation: Advancing for ONE. ‘O’ in ONE stands for One Health. It aims to integrate different ecosystems to safeguard the future. ‘N’ in ONE stands for Next Generation Health. Under this, the forum will aim to use disruptive technologies in the biotech field. The disruptive technologies are Artificial Intelligence, Block Chain, and data science. ‘E’ in ONE stands for Equity: Here, the aim is to provide quality health care for all.
3. What is the name of the first Indian space mission to observe the Sun?
A. Aditya-L1
B. Surya-L1
C. Rakshak-L1
D. Samyukth-L1
Ans: A
Explanation –The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is aiming to launch the Aditya-L1 mission by June or July 2023. Aditya-L1 is the first Indian space mission to observe the Sun and the solar corona. Scientists at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru recently handed over one of the most challenging scientific payloads to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
4. Which state is undertaking India’s Caste-Based Survey (CBS)?
A. Jharkhand
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Bihar
D. Arunachal Pradesh
Ans: C
Explanation –The first phase of the Caste-Based Survey (CBS) is completed in Bihar. The caste-based survey is being carried out in two stages. The first phase was a household counting exercise, which has now been completed. The form for its next phase where information on people’s caste and socio-economic status will be collected is being finalized.
5. Which state announced giving a monthly allowance to unemployed youth from the next financial year?
A. Gujarat
B. Assam
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Rajasthan
Ans: C
Explanation –Chhattisgarh Chief Minister, Bhupesh Baghel announced giving a monthly allowance to unemployed youth from the next financial year (2023-24). Bhupesh Baghel also announced the formulation of a rural industry policy to boost the cottage industry-based rural economy. He also announced a housing assistance scheme for laborers and a scheme for women entrepreneurs.
6. US-based Hindenburg Research published a report accusing which business group of stock manipulation?
A. Reliance Industries
B. Adani Group
C. ITC Limited
D. Aditya Birla Group
Ans: B
Explanation –A report recently published by Hindenburg Research has accused Adani Group of stock manipulation, improper use of tax havens, and money laundering. It has also raised concerns about the group’s mounting debts. The report has led to sharp erosion in the valuation of listed companies like Adani Enterprises, Adani Power, Adani Total Gas, Adani Transmission, Adani Ports & SEZ, Adani Green Energy, and NDTV among others.
7. Which city is the host of ‘The National Child Science Congress’ in 2023?
A. Ahmedabad
B. Mysuru
C. Pune
D. Kolkata
Ans: A
Explanation –The 30th National Child Science Congress began at Science City in Ahmedabad. Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST) and Gujarat Council of Science City are hosting the congress. Over 1400 delegates will attend the congress, including child scientists, teachers, evaluators, and government officials. As many as 850 students from across the country will showcase their projects.
8. India joined hands with which government in hosting the BIO ASIA forum 2023?
A. Japan
B. Russia
C. USA
D. UK
Ans: D
Explanation –The forum is one of the largest international biotech forums in the world. And several leading biotech companies look forward to it. In 2023, India joins hands with the UK government in hosting the forum.
9. What is the exact meaning of the Economic Survey?
A. Another name for Budget
B. Report of Total deposits of the country
C. Report of Imports and exports of the country
D. Report detailing the financial status of the country
Ans: D
Explanation –The report detailing the financial status of the country is called Economic Survey. The survey is released by the Finance Ministry and submitted by the Finance Minister to the Parliament. The finance minister submits the survey report after the President’s address.
10. Which railway is to become the world’s largest Electric Railway Network?
A. Indian Railways
B. Gulf Railways
C. International unions of railways
D. US Railway network
Ans: A
Explanation – “The Indian Railways is fast moving towards becoming the world’s largest electric railway network. We are also rapidly expanding indigenous technology — Kavach — to make the railways safer,” she said.
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