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1 .

Who is the acting Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court, effective from 12 January 2023?

A)

Prasanna B. Varale

B)

Sri Ujjal Bhuyan

C)

Sri Justice Vipin Sanghi

D)

Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh

Correct Answer : Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh

The Central government has appointed Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh as the acting Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court, effective from January 12, 2023.

He replaced Chief Justice, Rashmin Manharbhai Chhaya, who superannuated on 11 January 2023.

In May 2022, he was appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court.

While Supreme Court judges retire at the age of 65 years, high court judge retire at 62..

Source : Livelaw

Published On : January 11, 2023

2 .

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has observed the Road Safety Week from ________, 2023 across the country.

A)

10 January - 16 January

B)

11 January - 17 January

C)

12 January - 18 January

D)

13 January - 19 January

Correct Answer : 11 January - 17 January

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways will observe the Road Safety Week from 11 January to 17th of January 2023 across the country to propagate the cause of safer roads for all under the Swachhata Pakhwada.

During the Week, various activities will be organised throughout the Country to create awareness among the general public and to give an opportunity to all stakeholders to contribute to the cause of road safety.

This includes various awareness campaigns related to causes of road accidents and measures to prevent them.

The Ministry said, several activities including Nukkad Nataks and Sensitization Campaigns will be conducted at various locations in the National Capital.

It said, an Essay Writing and Poster Making competition also will be organised for the general public including school students, corporates and Non-Government Organisations at Indian Agricultural Research Institute Pusa in New Delhi.

The Ministry urged all Members of Parliament, State Governments and related stakeholders to participate in the event conducted for road safety awareness..

Source : AIR

Published On : January 11, 2023

3 .

The National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is observed every year in the United States on __________.

A)

9th January

B)

10th January

C)

11th January

D)

12th January

Correct Answer : 11th January

The National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is observed every year in the United States on January 11. The day is dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking.

Even though the entire month of January has been recognised as the National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, January 11 specifically aims towards the prevention of illegal practices.

Since the US Senate established this day of observance in 2007, it has drawn massive public support from individuals as well as government-organised events.

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day History : Human trafficking is the exploitation of an individual for labour, domestic servitude, or commercial sexual activity by force, fraud, or coercion. The act of enslaving or exploiting unwilling people also comes under the definition of human trafficking. Unfortunately, slavery in some form has existed for hundreds of years.

It was in the late 20th and early 21st centuries when the movement against human trafficking received support.

In 2000, the Trafficking Victims Protection Act addressed modern-day slavery and was also the first federal law to do so.

It was in 2007 when the United States Senate ratified the resolution establishing January 11 as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.

Later, in 2010, President Barack Obama dedicated the entire month of January to awareness and prevention of human trafficking. Currently, there are over 50 established organisations that are working towards combating the illegal practice.

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day Significance : Human Trafficking Awareness Day is significant as it has a long-term impact on human lives, families and households, as well as communities across the globe. The day is also commemorated to aid in detecting human trafficking red flags so that many lives can be saved.

In today's world, the most prevalent form of human trafficking is sex trafficking, which is around 80 percent. The next in line is labour enslavement, which accounts for another 19 percent..

Source : CNBC

Published On : January 11, 2023

4 .

India's fastest payment app _______ was launched in India on 7th January 2023.

A)

PayMe

B)

PayInr

C)

PayRup

D)

PayAll

Correct Answer : PayRup

PayRup (https://payrup.com) India’s fastest payment app was launched on Saturday (7th Jan 2023). PayRup is built by cutting-edge technology of web 3.0.

It provides advanced digital payment experience with outstanding user experience. PayRup users can pay utility bills and landline bills, recharge their mobile, broadband, DTH, and purchase Gift Cards.

PayRup services are planned to expand across various financial instruments, including multiple payment services such as school fees, pay rent, and other payment collection services.

Recently, PayRup has announced ticketing and booking services for flights, buses, and hotels along with a few other USPs.

PayRup opens 24/7 customer care facilities for help and support for the users. Customer support desk runs with leading CRM technologies and supports by global standard. PayRup ensures the 5 dimensions of service quality and follows SERVQUAL standard to provide the best service experience.

Payrup gives 5% cashback for all the payments through the app as a New Year offer, and users of PayRup are getting benefits from the cashback offer for the day-to-day financial services.

The Launching event was hosted in Lulu Mall, Bangalore, on New Year’s Eve and was launched by Mahadevappa Halagatti..

Source : The Print

Published On : January 11, 2023

5 .

Which cricketer signed by Herbalife Nutrition India as sponsored sports athlete?

A)

Smriti Mandhana

B)

Mithali Raj

C)

Shafali Verma

D)

Renuka Singh

Correct Answer : Smriti Mandhana

Nutrition company Herbalife Nutrition India Private Limited is partnering with international women’s cricketer, Smriti Mandhana as a ‘nutrition sponsor’.

She has had an incredible journey, taking the cricket world by storm with her batting performances. Currently, she is the vice captain of the Indian women’s national cricket team.

Herbalife Nutrition has signed over 100+ sponsorship deals with varied world-class athletes, teams and events. Multiple renowned Indian athletes like Virat Kohli, Mary Kom, Lakshya Sen, and Manika Batra have partnered up with Herbalife Nutrition.

Recent performance by Smiti Mandana :

* Mandhana’s performance on the field made her the first Indian women cricketer to be recognized as the ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year in 2018.

* The same year saw her winning the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Award, a feat she repeated in 2021.

* Early on in her cricket career, she won BCCI’s MA Chidambaram Trophy for best woman cricketer for the year 2013-14.

* She was also the only Indian player to be named in the ICC Women’s Team of the Year 2016.

* She was also honoured with the Arjuna Award in 2019..

Source : India Times

Published On : January 11, 2023

6 .

Who has been appointed as new chief technologist of NASA?

A)

Dhairya Dand

B)

Amar Gopal Bose

C)

Amitabha Ghosh

D)

AC Charania

Correct Answer : AC Charania

An Indian-American aerospace industry expert, AC Charania has been appointed as NASA's new chief technologist.

AC Charania joined NASA in his new role on 3 January 2023, replacing fellow Indian-American scientist Bhavya Lal, who served as the acting chief technologist, prior to the former's appointment.

Charania is set to serve as principal advisor to Administrator Bill Nelson on technology policy and programmes at NASA headquarters.

He will also 'align NASA's agency-wide technology investments with mission needs across six mission directorates and oversee technology collaboration with other federal agencies, the private sector, and external stakeholders,' the space agency noted in a statement on Monday.

Who is AC Charania?

AC Charania received his bachelor's and master's degree in aerospace engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He also holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Emory University.

Before joining NASA, Charania worked at Blue Origin to mature its lunar permanence strategy, Blue Moon lunar lander program, and multiple technology initiatives with NASA. He also served as vice president of product strategy at Reliable Robotics.

According to the press release by NASA, the Indian-American also served in multiple management and technology roles at SpaceWorks Enterprises, including helping to incubate two startups, Generation Orbit and Terminal Velocity Aerospace..

Source : Times Now News

Published On : January 11, 2023

7 .

In which city did the 83rd All India Presiding Officers conference open on 11th January 2023?

A)

Chennai

B)

Jaipur

C)

Mumbai

D)

Ahmedabad

Correct Answer : Jaipur

The Vice President & Chairman Rajya Sabha, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the 83rd All India Conference of Presiding Officers’ in Jaipur 11th January 2023.

* In his inaugural address, he described India as the ‘Mother of Democracy’ and stressed that the essence of democracy lies in the prevalence of the mandate of the people and securing their welfare.

* Underscoring that dialogue, discussion and debates are key for the effective functioning of the Parliament and Legislatures, Shri Dhankhar asked the elected representatives to take inspiration from our Constituent Assembly, which did not have a single instance of disruption or disturbance during its 11 Sessions spread over almost 3 years.

* He called for the evolution of the ecosystem where these temples of democracy become centres of excellence for decorum and sublime parliamentary decorum and practices.

* Expressing concerns over the increasing instances of disruptions in Parliament and Legislatures, Shri Dhankhar urged the representatives to be conscious of the expectations and aspirations of the people. The Vice President hoped that the conference would deliberate upon ways to urgently address these issues.

* Lok Sabha Speaker, Shri Om Birla, Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Dr Harivansh, Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Shri Ashok Gehlot, Speaker, Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, Dr CP Joshi and presiding officers of state legislatures were present.

* According to Dhankar, the major aim is to maximize the contribution of elected representatives in Parliament and the Legislature to the benefit of the people..

Source : PIB

Published On : January 11, 2023

8 .

Most powerful passports 2023, Which Country Retains Its Top Position?

A)

Germany

B)

Japan

C)

Singapore

D)

United States

Correct Answer : Japan

For the fifth straight year, the Japanese passport is the most powerful among all passports in the world, as it allows visa-free access to as many as 193 countries, according to Henley Passport Index 2023.

India, on the other hand, improved its position by 2 spots from last year, and is currently ranked 85th on the index.

A holder of an Indian passport can travel visa-free to 59 countries (60 in 2022); Mauritanian and Uzbekistan passports are as powerful as that of India.

Passports of these countries hold the top 10 spots on the Henley Index :

1. Japan (193) Visa-free travel to (193 of 227 destinations)

2. Singapore, South Korea (192)

3. Germany, Spain (190)

4. Finland, Italy, Luxembourg (189)

5. Austria, Denmark, Netherlands, Sweden (188)

6. France, Ireland, Portugal, United Kingdom (187)

7. Belgium, Czech Republic, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, United States (186)

8. Australia, Canada, Greece, Malta (185)

9. Hungary, Poland (184)

10. Lithuania, Slovakia (183)

85. India, Mauritania, Uzbekistan (59)..

Source : MSN

Published On : January 11, 2023

9 .

Which city was the most polluted city in India in 2022, according to the CPCB report?

A)

Mumbai

B)

Bangalore

C)

Delhi

D)

Kolkata

Correct Answer : Delhi

Delhi was the most polluted city in India in 2022 with PM2.5 levels more than double the safe limit and the third highest average PM10 concentration, according to an analysis of Central Pollution Control Board data.

PM2.5 pollution in the national capital has reduced by over 7 per cent in four years, from 108 micrograms per cubic metre in 2019 to 99.71 micrograms per cubic metre in 2022, the report by NCAP Tracker said.

However, it still remains way below the desired level. The government's flagship National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) targets to reduce pollution by 20 per cent to 30 per cent by 2024 (as compared to 2017 levels).

NCAP Tracker is a joint project of news portal Carbon Copy and a Maharashtra-based start-up 'Respirer Living Sciences' and is designed to track India's progress in achieving clean air targets.

The Centre launched NCAP on January 10, 2019 to reduce PM2.5 and PM10 levels in 102 cities by 20 per cent to 30 per cent by 2024 (with 2017 being the base year).

Now there are 131 cities which are called non-attainment cities, as they did not meet the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for the period of 2011-15 under the National Air Quality Monitoring Programme.

In September 2022, the government set a new target of a 40 per cent reduction in particulate matter concentration by 2026..

Source : NDTV

Published On : January 11, 2023

10 .

______ Gets in-principle nod from RBI to Operate as Online Payment Aggregator.

A)

BharatPe

B)

Paytm

C)

PhonePe

D)

Google Pay

Correct Answer : BharatPe

Fintech platform BharatPe said it has received in-principle authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an online payment aggregator (PA).

The company said that an in-principle nod was awarded to Resilient Payments Private Ltd, a 100 percent subsidiary of Resilient Innovations Private Ltd (BharatPe).

RBI’s nod comes amid a slew of high profile exits the Sequoia Capital and Tiger Global-backed firm, which has been battling controversies since last year.

It is currently fighting a court battle with its former co-founder Ashneer Grover alleging financial misappropriation. Grover was ousted 2022 in March.

About the payment aggregator framework :

* Payment aggregators are entities that facilitate e-commerce sites and merchants to accept various payment instruments from the customers. The merchants do not need to create a separate payment integration system of their own.

* The payment aggregator framework, introduced formally in March 2020, mandates that only firms approved by the RBI can acquire and offer payment services to merchants. RBI has been strict in its evaluation of entities that have applied for the payment aggregator licence.

* Multiple online payment gateways seeking the aggregator licence came under intense scrutiny from the central bank for – know-your-customer (KYC) related issues, past dealings with cryptocurrency exchanges and gaming apps, and for not complying with the net worth criteria that RBI had set out.

* Some fintech firms like Razorpay, Pine Labs, Open, Cahfree, 1Pay have already received RBI approval for PA in the last few months. Over 185 fintech enterprises and startups which had submitted their proposals for a payment aggregator licence..

Source : Economic Times

Published On : January 11, 2023

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