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1 .

Woxsen University Launched Project Aspiration for Girls in Which State/UT?

A)

Goa

B)

Punjab

C)

Maharashtra

D)

Telangana

Correct Answer : Telangana

Woxsen University has launched Project Aspirations with its firm belief in developing its ecosystem and empowering the community around the campus. Woxsen University has conceptualized the project for the ambitious girls of Classes IX-XII, Telangana Model School & Junior College.

* Under Project Aspiration, students are selected by the school principal to take part in the “Train the Trainer” workshop which commenced in December 2022.

* The Training Program of Project Aspiration was led by Postgraduate students of Woxen University and mentored by Dr. Kakoli Sen, Dean- of the School of Business & Dr. Shubhendhu Patnaik.

* The training programs will be for three weeks during which girls will be exposed to different aspects of the future.

* It will help them develop SMART Goals & learn how to work towards achieving them.

* Professors from different schools at Woxsen briefed the students on various avenues of higher education and career opportunities.

* The Project Aspiration team has organized various debates and discussed crucial social issues to open up young minds.

* After the completion of the workshop, the students apply their learnings in role-play & simulation activities.

* While empowering girls from marginalized sections of society, this project simultaneously strengthens the project management skills of MBA students....

Source : Outlookindia

Published On : January 30, 2023

2 .

Chairman of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) Mr. Manoj Kumar 'Khadi Fest- 23' was inaugurated in which city on 27th Jan 2023?

A)

Bengaluru

B)

Lucknow

C)

Ahmedabad

D)

Mumbai

Correct Answer : Mumbai

The month-long Khadi Fest- 23 was inaugurated by the Chairman of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) Mr. Manoj Kumar in Mumbai on 27th Jan 2023.

In his inaugural address, Mr. Kumar said, events and exhibitions like Khadi Fest provide a platform to the Khadi Institutions, Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme - PMEGP and Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries - SFURTI units to market the products of thousands of artisans directly to customers.

He emphasised organising such events in larger numbers in other parts of the country as well as abroad. He also motivated the officers and employees of KVIC to fulfill the responsibility of the upliftment of the poor people living in rural.

It is worth mentioning that last year KVIC items recorded a sale of one lakh 15 thousand crore.

The KVIC Chairman also congratulated Ms. Neihunuo Sorhie the Khadi Weaver from Nagaland and Khadi veteran Shri V P Appukuttan Poduval from Kerala for their Padmashri award.

The Khadi Fest will run until the 24th of February 2023 at the KVIC Headquarters in Vile Parle.

The fest will showcase apparel made of Khadi, Pashmina, Kalamkari, Phulkari, Tussar silk, etc while Dry-fruits, Tea, Kahwa, Honey, Bamboo Products, Carpets, Aloe Vera Products and others will be up for sale...

Source : AIR

Published On : January 30, 2023

3 .

Martyr's Day (or) Shaheed Diwas is observed on _____ every year.

A)

January 30th

B)

January 29th

C)

January 28th

D)

January 27th

Correct Answer : January 30th

On January 30, 2023, India will observe Martyrs' Day or Shaheed Diwas to pay tribute to all the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country. The day is also marked as the death anniversary of the nation's 'Bapu', Mahatma Gandhi.

Shaheed Diwas has a rich history : As it was on this day in 1948 that Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in the compound of Birla House in New Delhi by Nathuram Godse.

Gandhi, who was born on October 2, 1869, was one of the most influential leaders of India and played a significant role in the independence of the country.

The significance of Shaheed Diwas lies in the fact that Mahatma Gandhi, who is known as the 'Father of the Nation', led major movements against British rule through a non-violent approach.

His death anniversary is observed as Shaheed Diwas or Martyrs' Day, and his philosophy was based on the principles of non-violence, the fight for truth (satyagraha), and political and individual freedom (Swaraj).

Every year, on January 30, India celebrates Martyrs' Day by paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi's Samadhi at Raj Ghat in Delhi. The President, Vice President, Prime Minister, Defense Minister, and the three Service Chiefs (Army, Air Force, And Navy) pay their respects to the father of the nation...

Source : Economic Times

Published On : January 30, 2023

4 .

World Neglected Tropical Diseases(NTD) Day is annually observed across the world on _______.

A)

31th January

B)

30th January

C)

29th January

D)

28th January

Correct Answer : 30th January

World Neglected Tropical Diseases(NTD) Day is annually observed across the world on 30th January to create awareness about Neglected Tropical Diseases(NTD).

* World Neglected Tropical Diseases(NTD) 2023 theme : Act Now. Act Together. Invest in Neglected Tropical Diseases

* Focus : On strengthening the interventions to promote equitable health services for all

* The first World NTD Day was observed on 30 January 2020.

* Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a group of 20 diseases caused by a variety of pathogens...

Source : WHO

Published On : January 30, 2023

5 .

India's First Green Solar Panel Factory to Build by Luminous in Which state?

A)

Gujarat

B)

Karnataka

C)

Uttarakhand

D)

Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer : Uttarakhand

27th January 2023 announcement by Luminous Power Technologies was that it will build India’s first green-energy-based solar panel manufacturing plant in Uttarakhand.

According to a company statement, the new Rudrapur manufacturing plant is expected to be fully functional by the end this year (2023).

It stated that the state-of-the art facility will be equipped using the most recent technology to design and manufacture high-quality solar panels for residential and commercial purposes.

The facility covers 4.5 million square feet (10 acres) and will be operational once it is fully functional. It will allow for a solar production capacity up to 500 MW per year, expandable to 1 GW. There will also be a range of solar panels that produce 40W to 600W of power output.

Preeti Bajaj, CEO and Managing Director, Luminous Power Technologies, said in the statement, “We are excited to announce the set up of our first solar panel facility in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand...

Source : Solarquarter

Published On : January 30, 2023

6 .

Who has been appointed as the CEO of "Gujarat Maritime Cluster" by Gujarat Ports Infrastructure Company Limited?

A)

Madhvendra Singh

B)

Alok Joshi

C)

Rahul Dayal

D)

Ashneer Grover

Correct Answer : Madhvendra Singh

Madhvendra Singh has been named the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Gujarat Maritime Cluster by Gujarat Ports Infrastructure Company Limited.

The Gujarat Maritime Cluster (GMC) is the first of its kind Commercial Maritime Cluster in the country aimed at creating a hub for maritime services of international standards.

Gujarat Maritime Board established GMC through its subsidiary, Gujarat Ports Infrastructure Company Limited, to provide impetus to the overhauling of the state's and nation's maritime sector by developing an integrated ecosystem of soft services related to the global maritime and shipping industry in line with the concept of 'the sum of the whole is greater than the sum of the individual companies'...

Source : Economic Times

Published On : January 30, 2023

7 .

In which state the next Khelo India Youth Games start on 30 January 2023?

A)

Karnataka

B)

Gujarat

C)

Maharashtra

D)

Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer : Madhya Pradesh

The next Khelo India Youth Games will occur in Madhya Pradesh on 30 January 2023, with many Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Development athletes competing.

This increases the significance of the games since the TOPS athletes, who are already worldwide performers, will motivate grassroots players to lift the ante and give fierce competition.

Published On : January 30, 2023

8 .

Which Motor Corporation announced that it will use cow dung to power its CNG cars?

A)

Hyundai

B)

Honda

C)

Nissan

D)

Suzuki

Correct Answer : Suzuki

India’s largest car manufacturer company Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) has announced that it will use cow dung to power its CNG cars.

* An MoU has been signed between Maruti Suzuki and Asia’s largest dairy manufacturer National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), SMC stated while announcing its growth strategy for 2030.

* The company in its growth strategy for 2030 said it has invested in Fujisan Asagiri Biomass that generates power from biogas derived from cow dung in Japan, and beginning its study.

* “While we expect the Indian market to grow toward FY2030, we also expect that the increase in total carbon dioxide (CO2) emission amount is unavoidable, regardless of reduction in CO2 emission from products.

* We will challenge to strike a balance between the increasing sales units and reducing total CO2 emission amount,” SMC said.

* Suzuki’s unique initiative to tackle this challenge is the biogas business, in which biogas derived from cow dung, which are dairy wastes that can be seen mainly in India’s rural area, will be produced and supplied.

* The company said this biogas could be used for Suzuki’s CNG models which account for approximately 70 per cent of CNG car market in India.

* The company said that it believes that the biogas business in India not only contributes to carbon neutrality, but also promotes economic growth and contributes to the society of India.

* “We are also in view of expanding the business to other farming areas in regions including Africa, ASEAN, and Japan in the future,” it added.

* Suzuki, the market leader of India’s automobile market which contributes to carbon neutrality and the economic growth of emerging countries, is consistent with the intent of the Paris Agreement, which requires harmony between developed countries and emerging countries for the reduction of CO2 emission.

* The company said it believes that it could contribute to its stakeholders throughout the world.

* Suzuki headquarters, Yokohama Lab, Suzuki R and D Center India and Maruti Suzuki will cooperate for efficient development by sharing the development in each field for future technologies, advanced technologies, and mass production technologies...

Published On : January 29, 2023

9 .

India Observes 158th Birth Anniversary of Freedom Fighter __________ on 28th January 2023.

A)

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

B)

Lala Lajpat Rai

C)

Bhagat Singh

D)

Gopal Krishna Gokhale

Correct Answer : Lala Lajpat Rai

The nation observes the 158th birth anniversary of the freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai on 28th January 2023, popularly known as Punjab Kesari.

Lala Lajpat Rai was born on 28th January 1865 to his maternal grandparents in Dhudike. On the occasion of the 158th birth anniversary of the freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai, the cabinet minister announced a grant of Rs 12 lakh on the demand of the villagers.

Lala Lajpat Rai has made a huge contribution to the struggle for the independence of the nation. He was also known as the leader of the Swadeshi movement.

Lala Lajpat Rai : Lala Lajpat Rai is an Indian writer and politician. He was born on 28th January 1865 and died on 17th November 1928. He is popularly known as ‘Punjab Kesari’ and played a pivotal role in the Indian Independence movement. People also called him ‘Punjab da Sher’ which means ‘Lion of Punjab’.

He was one of the three members of the Lal Bal Pal Trimurti. He was also associated with the management activities of Punjab National Bank in the early years and Lakshmi Insurance Company in their early stages in 1894.

Lala Lajpat Rai History : Lala Lajpat Rai was born on 28th January 1865 in an Agrawal Jain family as the eldest son of six children of Munshi Radha Krishna. He spent most of this youth in Jagraon. He also built the first educational institution R.K. High school in Jagraon.

Lala Lajpat Rai Education : In the late 1870s, his father was transferred to Rewari, where he had his initial education at Government Higher Secondary School, Rewari, Punjab province, where his father was posted as an Urdu teacher. In 1880, Lajpat Rai joined Government College at Lahore to study law, where he came in contact with patriots and future freedom fighters, such as Lala Hans Raj and Pandit Guru Dutt.

While studying at Lahore he was influenced by the Hindu reformist movement of Swami Dayanand Saraswati, became a member of the existing Arya Samaj Lahore, and founder-editor of Lahore-based Arya Gazette.

Lala Lajpat Rai Career : Lala Lajpat Rai’s Career was inspired by Swami Dayanand Saraswati’s Hindu reformist movement while studying in Lahore and entering the existing Arya Samaj Lahore. He was also the founding editor of the Arya Gazette in Lahore. He became a strong believer in the belief that Hinduism and was the pivotal point on which an Indian lifestyle must be based when studying law. His father moved to Rohtak in 1884, and Lala Lajpat Rai followed after finishing his studies in Lahore.

In 1886, he moved to Hisar, where his father had been relocated, and began practicing law. He and Babu Churamani were founding members of the Hisar Bar Council. He had a strong desire to serve his country since childhood, and he took a vow to free it from foreign rule in 1886 when he established the Hisar district branch of the Indian National Congress..

Published On : January 29, 2023

10 .

The iconic Mughal Gardens in Rashtrapati Bhavan has been renamed as the __________.

A)

Amrit Udyan

B)

Bharat Udyan

C)

Nation Udyan

D)

Suryodhaya Udyan

Correct Answer : Amrit Udyan

The iconic Mughal Gardens in Rashtrapati Bhavan has been renamed as the Amrit Udyan.

* It would be open to the public from 31st January to 26 March 2023.

* "On the occasion of the celebrations of 75 years of independence as 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav', the President has given a common name to the Rashtrapati Bhavan gardens as 'Amrit Udyan'," said Navika Gupta, deputy press secretary to President Droupadi Murmu.

* The cluster of about 15 gardens will collectively be known as Amrit Udyan.

* Individual gardens within the sprawling Presidential Estate - Herbal Garden, Musical Garden, and Spiritual Garden - will retain their names...

Source : India Times

Published On : January 29, 2023