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1 .

In which state of India did the first IVF unit for animals start?

A)

Gujarat

B)

Telangana

C)

Uttar Pradesh

D)

Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer : Gujarat

India on Sunday(1st Jan 2023) got its first In vitro fertilization (IVF) mobile unit for animals in Gujarat's Amreli.

The mobile IVF lab was inaugurated by union minister Purushottam Rupala.

According to the minister, the IVF mobile van was "dedicated in a joint venture of the Government of India and Amar Dairy."

“This is India's first IVF mobile unit. With the help of this unit, the work of providing IVF technology to the cattle rearers of Amreli has started from 1st Jan 2023,” Rupala added.

Notably, the IVF is a complex series of procedures used to help with fertility and assist with the conception of a child. In animals, it is an advanced reproductive technology for the multiplication of superior female germplasm at a higher rate..

Source : Hindustan Times

Published On : January 2, 2023

2 .

Tata veteran RK Krishnakumar (84) when did passed away?

A)

29th December 2022

B)

30th December 2022

C)

31st December 2022

D)

1st January 2023

Correct Answer : 1st January 2023

R Krishnakumar, a close confidante of Ratan Tata and a group veteran, died Sunday(1st Jan 2023) evening.

* Kerala-born Krishnakumar, who had served at multiple positions in the group, including heading its hospitality arm Indian Hotels, was 84.

* The Padma Shri awardee suffered a heart attack at his home in the financial capital on Sunday(1st Jan 2023).

* Tata Sons' current chairman N Chandrasekaran offered condolences for Krishnakumar's “enormous contribution” to the Tata Group..

Source : India Today

Published On : January 2, 2023

3 .

Who inaugurated Mega Dairy at Mandya in Karnataka on 30th Dec 2022?

A)

J. P. Nadda

B)

Amit Shah

C)

Smriti Irani

D)

Nirmala Sitharaman

Correct Answer : Amit Shah

Union Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah’s statement in Karnataka’s Mandya on 30th Dec 2022 for pushing “cooperation” between the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) and the Anand Milk Union Limited (Amul) in Gujarat has not gone down well with the citizens and the Opposition to save the brand ‘Nandini’.

Amit Shah inaugurated a mega dairy established by the Mandya District Cooperative Milk Producers Associations Federation at a cost of Rs 260 crore in Gejjalagere of Mandya district.

During his address he said, “Amul and KMF together will work together towards ensuring there is a primary dairy in every village of the state.

In 47 years, Karnataka has progressed in the dairy sector and the turnover has increased by Rs 4 crore to Rs 25,000 crore during the same period. Amul and KMF have to work together to boost the cooperative dairy in Karnataka.”.

Source : Indian Express

Published On : January 2, 2023

4 .

The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) has launched the Prajjwala Challenge on which city on 29th Dec 2022?

A)

Chennai

B)

Bangalore

C)

New Delhi

D)

Mumbai

Correct Answer : New Delhi

The Prajjwala Challenge was launched by Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development, Shri. Shailesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi 29th Dec 2022.

The Mission is looking for ideas and solutions around Innovative Technology Solution, Inclusive Growth, Value Chain Interventions, Enhanced Women Entrepreneurship, Cost effective Solutions, Sustainability, place-based employment, localised models etc.

The broad contours fall into following categories :

* Focus on Women and Marginalized section of community

* Localised Models

* Sustainability

* Cost Effective solutions

* Multi sectoral ideas and solutions etc

Aim : To invite ideas, solutions and actions that can transform rural economy, the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) has launched the Prajjwala Challenge.

It is one of the platforms where ideas are invited from individuals, Social Enterprises, Start up, Private Sector, Civil Society, Community Based Organization, Academic Institution, Start-ups, Incubation centres, Investors etc having potential to transform the rural economy.

Applications are open from 29th December, 2022 to 31st January, 2023. Shortlisted ideas will be acknowledged by the Mission and will be provided mentorship support from an expert panel and incubation support to scale up. The top 5 ideas will be rewarded with Rs. 2 Lakh each.

DAY-NRLM is one of the flagship poverty alleviation programs of the Ministry of Rural Development, which aims at creating efficient and effective institutional platforms of the rural poor, enabling them to increase household income through sustainable livelihoods enhancements and improved access to financial services.

Applicants can visit the website www.prajjwalachallenge.com and apply..

Source : PIB

Published On : January 2, 2023

5 .

Who has been appointed as MD and CEO of Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) with effect from January 1, 2023?

A)

L V Prabhakar

B)

Swarup Kumar Saha

C)

A. S. Rajeev

D)

Ajay Kumar Srivastava

Correct Answer : Ajay Kumar Srivastava

Ajay Kumar Srivastava has been elevated as Managing Director and CEO of Indian Overseas Bank with effect from January 1, 2023 from his current posting as executive director.

* He started his banking career as a probationary officer in 1991 with Allahabad Bank where he worked in various capacities in different parts of the country.

* Ajay Kumar Srivastava is an astute and hardcore banker with Vast field-level experience and has the distinction of having successfully led the largest and most critical areas of Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Delhi while working at a senior level in Allahabad Bank.

* After the successful completion of about 27 years in Allahabad Bank he was elevated as Executive Director of IOB in October 2017.

* At Indian Overseas Bank as Executive Director, he had a very challenging journey. Bank was incurring losses since 2014, was in PCA since 2015 and Financial parameters were in bad shape besides many other challenges.

* He made strategies for each of the key areas and successfully implemented them at the ground level with the support of the Board. He served the Bank as Executive Director for more than five years and handled all the departments and portfolios during the period.

* The highlight of his stint as Executive Director has been playing a very key role in bringing the Bank out of loss in March 2020 and out of PCA in September 2021. Moreover, he was the only Executive Director in the Bank for about 14 months during 2020-2021.

* He was appointed as Director on the Board of India Infrastructure Finance Company by the government for two years. He also served as Director on the Board of Regional Rural Bank in his previous Bank..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : January 2, 2023

6 .

Who sworn in as 39th president of Brazil?

A)

Jair Bolsonaro

B)

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

C)

Fernando Haddad

D)

Simone Tebet

Correct Answer : Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been sworn in as the 39th president of Brazil following the 2022 Brazilian general election.

77-year-old Lula narrowly defeated Jair Bolsonaro in October to win an unprecedented third presidential term after a hiatus that saw him spend a year and a half behind bars on corruption convictions that were later overturned.

In his previous years as Workers Party (PT) president from 2003 to 2010, the former union leader lifted millions of Brazilians from poverty during a commodity boom that boosted the economy..

Source : AIR

Published On : January 2, 2023

7 .

Who named to National Space Council Advisory Group on December 2022?

A)

Rajeev Badyal

B)

M. K. Narayana

C)

Brajesh Mishra

D)

Shivshankar Menon

Correct Answer : Rajeev Badyal

Indian-American Rajeev Badyal is among 30 members selected by US Vice President Kamala Harris to serve on the National Space Council's Users Advisory Group (UAG).

Badyal presently leads Amazon's Project Kuiper -- an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

As a selected member of the UAG, Badyal will serve to enable the Biden-Harris Administration's effort to maintain a robust and responsible US space enterprise and preserve space for current and future generations, according to a White House statement.

The UAG will provide the National Space Council advice and recommendations on matters related to space policy and strategy, including but not limited to, government policies, laws, regulations, treaties, international instruments, programmes, and practices across the civil, commercial, international, and national security space sectors..

Source : Gadgetsnow

Published On : January 2, 2023

8 .

REC limited organized 'Bijli Utsav' in which state?

A)

Assam

B)

Bihar

C)

Odisha

D)

Haryana

Correct Answer : Assam

As a part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ – to celebrate 75 years of Independence, REC Limited, a Maharatna Company under the Ministry of Power, Govt. of India organized ‘Bijli Utsav’ in Anandapur Gaon of Baksa district and adjoining villages in Assam.

Numerous dignitaries such as Shri Katiram Boro, Speaker – Bodoland Territorial Council, Dr. Ashraful Amin – Addl. Deputy Commissioner - Baksa, Shri Khagendranath Sarania, Principal - Anandapur Primary School, Shri Nagen Chandra Das, Retd. Principal - Nehru Anchalik High School, Shri Manasjyoti Pathak, AGM (RE) Baksa – Assam Power Distribution Co. Ltd. (APDCL) and officials from REC Regional Office in Guwahati had graced the occasion.

The event witnessed speaker sessions by dignitaries and esteemed guests highlighting the consumer rights of electricity, benefits of electricity and the challenges faced during electrification in remote areas and how the quality of life improves with access to power. Beneficiaries from the villages were also invited on stage to share their experience and views on how electricity has transformed their lives.

To engage with the villagers and children, various competitions and cultural programs were also held. Nukkad Natak was also performed to impart knowledge on subjects such as consumer rights of electricity, energy conservation and the benefits of electricity. The event concluded with distribution of LED bulbs and geometry boxes as prizes to the winners of the competitions..

Source : REC India

Published On : January 2, 2023

9 .

India's unemployment rate rises at ____% in Dec 2022.

A)

7.34%

B)

7.89%

C)

8.30%

D)

8.85%

Correct Answer : 8.30%

According to the data, released by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), India's unemployment rate in December 2022 has been increased to a 16-month high at 8.30% from 8% in November 2022.

The urban unemployment rate has been increased to 10.09% in December from 8.96%.

While, the rural unemployment rate has been slipped to 7.44% from 7.55%.

In December, the unemployment rate rose to 37.4% in Haryana, followed by Rajasthan (28.5) and Delhi (20.8%)..

Source : Mint

Published On : January 2, 2023

10 .

Who has been appointed as China's new foreign minister on 30th Dec 2022?

A)

Liu Jianchao

B)

Yang Jiechi

C)

Geng Shuang

D)

Qin Gang

Correct Answer : Qin Gang

China's ambassador to the United States, Qin Gang has been appointed as the country's new foreign minister on 30th December 2022.

Chinese state media Global Times reported that the decision was made by the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee 30th December 2022.

56-year Qin is replacing Wang Yi, who is now a Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and State Councilor..

Source : AIR

Published On : January 1, 2023