Correct Answer :   Justice Sarasa Venkatanarayana Bhatti

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The Central government has appointed Justice Sarasa Venkatanarayana Bhatti as the acting Chief Justice of Kerala. Justice Bhatti succeeds Justice S. Manikumar who retired on Saturday (22nd April 2023).

* Justice Bhatti, a native of Madanapalli in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, began his career as a lawyer in Hyderabad in 1987. He had served as the standing counsel for several public sector companies, including Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board, Hindustan Shipyard and National Maritime University. He had also served as a special government pleader in the High Court of Andhra Pradesh.

* Justice Bhatti was appointed as a judge to the High Court of the undivided State of Andhra Pradesh in April 2013. With the bifurcation of the State, he moved to the Andhra Pradesh High Court.

* He joined the Kerala High Court as a judge in March 2019.

* A specialist in environmental laws, Justice Bhatti has a special legal interest in civil laws, labour and industrial laws, and Constitutional matters.

* His wife Anupama Bhatti is a homemaker. He has two daughters, Vaishnavi and Akhila.

* During his tenure as a judge of the Kerala High Court, Justice Bhatti had passed important judgments related to the practice of registration of vehicles in Puducherry for tax benefits, collection of tax deducted at source (TDS) from the income earned by nuns, power of the State government to regulate the sale of lottery tickets issued by other States and the 101st Constitutional amendment on GST..

Source : The Hindu

Correct Answer :   38th

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India has reached the 38th spot on World Bank's Logistics Performance (WLP) Index. In 2014, India was ranked 54th.

* It climbed 54th places in 2014.

* 44th Place at 2018 to 38 in 2023, among 139 countries.

* Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed it an encouraging trend, powered by government reforms and focus on improving logistics infrastructure.

India’s category wise ranking :
* International shipments : 22
* Logistics competence and equality : 48
* Timeline : 17
* Tracking and tracing : 38.

Source : AIR

Correct Answer :   22nd April

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We celebrate mother earth on April 22 each year with 'World Earth Day,' which marks the anniversary of the 1970 Modern Environmental Movement. The day aims to raise awareness about environmental issues and promote conservation efforts to protect our planet.

It reminds us of our responsibility to take care of the planet and protect it for future generations. Creating a sustainable and environmentally friendly world begins with individuals, businesses, and governments working together.

April 22, 2023, will mark 53 years of Earth Day. Over a billion people participate every year on Earth Day as a day of action to change human behavior and induce policy changes. It is now widely recognised as the most widely observed secular observance in the world.


World Earth Day 2023 Theme : Earth Day has a theme that focuses on a particular environmental issue.

The Earth Day 2023 theme is 'Invest in our Planet'.

The theme emphasizes saving our planet far and wide through making efforts.

Hence, Earth Day is celebrated every year to draw attention to environmental issues such as biodiversity loss, pollution, etc.


World Earth Day History : The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970, and it has since become a global event observed in over 190 countries. As the largest civic event on the planet, Earth Day traces its roots to the first environmental movement.

As a result of oil spills, smog, and rivers so polluted they caught fire, Earth Day was a unified response to an environment in crisis. Twenty million Americans - 10% of the U.S. population at the time - took to the streets, college campuses, and hundreds of cities on April 22, 1970, to protest environmental ignorance.

In 2016, the United Nations chose Earth Day as the day when the historic Paris Agreement on climate change was signed into force..

Source : India Today

Correct Answer :   Uttar Pradesh

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In a major push to promote sales and usage of electric vehicles (EVs) in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's government has set a target and has flung into action to convert vehicles used in all government departments into EVs in a phased manner by 2030.

For this, instructions have been given that all the government departments can purchase EVs on the basis of nomination even without tender, while the purchase of EVs can be spent more than the maximum limit as per the requirement.

By achieving this target before 2030, Uttar Pradesh can become the first state in the country to have 100 per cent EV in government departments, informed the government through a release.

Notably, to encourage EV vehicles in the state, the government notified the Uttar Pradesh Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Mobility Policy 2022 on October 14.

Under this, the government has provided an exemption from tax and registration fees for three years on the purchase of EVs. At the same time, this exemption will be valid for five years on the purchase of EVs manufactured in the state.

In the order issued by Chief Secretary Durga Shankar Mishra, all the departments and institutions working under them have been instructed to convert 100 per cent of vehicles into EVs by 2030 as per the EV policy...

Source : Hindustan Times

Correct Answer :   Rishabh Pant

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The Walt Disney Company-owned Star Sports has signed cricketer Rishabh Pant as its latest brand ambassador. The company said it also has other cricketers as its ‘Believe Ambassadors’ like Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer.

Star Sportssaid it only had two ambassadors in 2017. Cricketer Virat Kohli is also part of this association. The ambassadors will represent different parts of the country as well as different IPL Teams, the broadcaster said.

The ‘Believe Ambassadors’ represent different parts of the country as well as different IPL Teams. Star Sports will work closely with the Cricketers to develop new campaigns and properties to grow the popularity of the sport and drive fandom, especially amongst youngsters.

Earlier today (21st April 2023) competitor Viacom18-owned JioCinema also signed Rohit Sharma, captain of the men’s cricket India, as its brand ambassador. The Reliance Industries-controlled broadcast network outbid rival Disney Star to pick up the five-year digital rights of the league with a bid amount of ₹23,757.5 crore, while the latter retained TV rights for ₹23,575 crore...

Source : Mint

Correct Answer :   April 21

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World Creativity and Innovation Day is celebrated annually on April 21 to raise awareness about the crucial role that innovation and creativity play in human development. Creativity is the use of imagination, thinking, and skills to create new ideas, while innovation is the process of using creativity, knowledge, and skills to improve existing ideas or develop new products. This day is focused on achieving Sustainable Development Goals through promoting and celebrating creativity and innovation. The history and significance of this day revolve around recognizing the value of creativity and innovation in improving the quality of life, fostering economic growth, and addressing global challenges.

World Creativity and Innovation Day History : World Creativity and Innovation Day is a part of the World Creativity and Innovation Week that begins on April 15, celebrated as World Art Day in honor of Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday and ends on April 21. Marci Segal, a creativity specialist and futurist from Canada, founded this day in 2002 with the objective of inspiring people to employ creativity to develop fresh ideas, bring positive transformation, and perform problem-solving.

The United Nations (UN) recognized the importance of creativity and innovation in promoting sustainable development and included World Creativity and Innovation Day as a part of its initiative “Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.” In 2013, the UN jointly published a report with UNESCO and UNDP that emphasized the significance of human creativity and innovation in the development of micro, small, and medium-sized industries.

In recognition of the importance of creativity and innovation, the UN declared April 21 as World Creativity and Innovation Day in 2017 during its 79th plenary meeting at the seventy-first session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The first World Creativity and Innovation Day was celebrated in 2018.

World Creativity and Innovation Day Significance : World Creativity and Innovation Day is significant because it raises awareness about the crucial role that creativity and innovation play in human development and solving global problems. The day encourages individuals and organizations to use their creativity and innovation to develop new and innovative solutions that promote sustainable development and improve people’s lives. By recognizing the value of creativity and innovation, the day fosters economic growth, generates employment, and enhances the overall quality of life. The United Nations has also recognized the importance of creativity and innovation in achieving its Sustainable Development Goals, making World Creativity and Innovation Day an essential part of its global initiative...

Correct Answer :   Arun Sinha

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The government has appointed Arun Sinha as the appointed Chairman of the National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO).

Arun Sinha has been an advisor in NTRO for two years. He is 1984 batch Kerala cadre.

The post had been lying vacant for over three to four months and with this, the government is also now likely to clear appointments for the heads of the border security force and the Indian Coast Guard too.

Currently, the BSF is being looked after by the CRPF chief Thaosen. He is serving as the director general (DG) of the CRPF, the government’s largest paramilitary force, and is also handling the additional charge of helming the Border Security Force (BSF), The coast guard chief post is also lying vacant since January 31..

Source : India Today

Correct Answer :   Rohit Sharma

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JioCinema, a digital streaming platform, has announced India cricket team captain Rohit Sharma as their new brand ambassador. As part of this collaboration, Rohit will be working with the JioCinema team to promote their digital-first approach towards sports viewing. Together, they will work towards expanding the fan base for sports properties nationwide by introducing a series of initiatives.

Significance of Rohit Sharma as JioCinema’s brand ambassador :
Rohit Sharma’s appointment as the brand ambassador is aimed at promoting JioCinema’s vision of making sports viewing more accessible and seamless through digital platforms. With Rohit’s popularity and influence in the sports world, JioCinema hopes to reach out to a larger audience and enhance the overall viewing experience for sports fans across the country.

JioCinema and TATA IPL 2023 :
JioCinema’s streaming of the TATA IPL 2023 for viewers in India has been a massive success, garnering over 550 crore views in the first two weeks itself. This remarkable feat has made JioCinema one of the most preferred digital streaming platforms for sports content in the country.

Moreover, JioCinema’s popularity has been further strengthened by its association with 23 sponsors for the 2023 TATA IPL streaming, which is a record number for any digital event in India. The high number of sponsors and advertisers signed up by JioCinema for the IPL season 16 is a testament to the platform’s growing popularity and reach among sports enthusiasts in the country..

Correct Answer :   Shantanu Roy

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Public enterprises selection board (PESB) on Tuesday (18-04-2023), has recommended Mr Shantanu Roy for the post of Chairman and Managing Director of 'Schedule 'A' Company under the Ministry of Defence, BEML Limited.

Currently, he is serving as the Director (Mining & Construction Business) in the same company.

PESB interviewed two others in the selection meeting including Anil Jerath, Director (Finance), BEML Limited, and Sanjay Som, Executive Director, BEML Limited.

In February 2023 he assumes charge as Director (Mining & Construction Business), BEML Ltd. Prior to his elevation he was Executive Director and was responsible for International Business Division, Strategy & New initiatives, Coordination and Northern region operations..

Source : PSU Connect

Correct Answer :   Maharashtra

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Maharashtra Government has announced a 4% reservation for Divyang employees in promotions. The state cabinet has decided that this reservation will apply for those cadres in which the proportion of recruitment through direct service is not more than 75 percent.

* The state cabinet has also decided to clear all pending dues as per the Seventh Pay Commission for non-teaching staff serving across all non-agricultural universities.

* The arrears will be paid in five installments on 1st July every year, over the next five years.
 
* The Cabinet has further decided that women belonging to the Open and the backward categories will no longer be needed to produce the non-creamy layer certificate for posts reserved for them..

Source : AIR