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1 .

Who sworn in as 39th president of Brazil?

Jair Bolsonaro

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

Fernando Haddad

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

2 .

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

Rajeev Badyal

M. K. Narayana

Brajesh Mishra

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

3 .

REC limited organized 'Bijli Utsav' in which state?

Assam

Bihar

Odisha

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

4 .

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

7.34%

7.89%

8.30%

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

5 .

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

Liu Jianchao

Yang Jiechi

Geng Shuang

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

6 .

Which Regional International Airport will be officially brought into operation from 1st January 2023?

Kathmandu

Pokhara

Bandipur

Biratnagar

Correct Answer : Pokhara

In Nepal, the newly constructed Pokhara Regional International Airport will be operational from 1st January 2023.

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is scheduled to inaugurate the airport. Pom Narayan Shrestha, President of Pokhara Tourism Council said that Pokhara is a major tourism destination in the country and the tourism industry will definitely benefit from the operation of the new airport.

This airport is going to be a milestone for the promotion of tourism not only in Pokhara.

This is constructed by a Chinese construction company..

Source : AIR

Published On : January 1, 2023

7 .

Former Pope Benedict XVI when did passed away in his residence at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery?

1st January 2023

31 December 2022

29 December 2022

26 December 2022

Correct Answer : 31 December 2022

Former Pope Benedict XVI has passed away at the age of 95, the Vatican announced in a statement. Pope Benedict XVI passed away at 9:34 am on Saturday, 31 December 2022.

Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said that former Pope Benedict died in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican. In 2013, former Pope Benedict became the first pope to resign in 600 years.

"With sorrow I inform you that the Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, passed away 31st Dec 2022 at 9:34 in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican.

The Vatican said Benedict’s remains would be on public display in St. Peter’s Basilica starting Monday for the faithful to pay their final respects.

A day ago, on 30 December, the Vatican had announced that Pope Benedict’s condition was stable and he had even participated in the private mass in his room. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s health had declined a few days ago. In a medical bulletin, the Vatican announced that Benedict had been able to rest well for a second night.

“He also participated in the celebration of Holy Mass in his room yesterday afternoon," Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement. "At present his condition is stationary."..

Source : Mint

Published On : January 1, 2023

8 .

Who inaugurated Incubation Centre at National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) in Delhi on 31st Dec 2022?

Jitendra Singh

Manoj Sinha

Piyush Goyal

Rajnath Singh

Correct Answer : Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated “Incubation Centre” at National Research Development Corporation (NRDC), Delhi to provide multi-prong support to StartUps.

Chairman and Managing Director NRDC,Commodore(Retd) "Amit Rastogi" and his entire team welcomed DrJitendra Singh and pointed out that he was the first ever Minister for Science and Technology who was visiting the NRDC headquarters at Delhi, since its inception in 1953.

Dr Jitendra Singh was glad to note that after the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of 'StartUp India, Stand-up India' from the ramparts of the Red fort on 15th August, 2015, NRDC had reoriented itself to become the only National level PSU, which is providing its services for taking the lab scale technologies developed by Public Funded Research Institutes (PFRI) to Industry.

Dr Jitendra Singh pointed out that the Corporation is providing support to start-ups through its various activities like IP Filing support to StartUps, Incubation Support for nurturing Start-Ups through its incubators at NRDC HQ, CSIR-NAL and CSIR-IMMT, Technology Development fund, Seed Funding to early stage start-up, Association with DPIIT for recognising start-ups and finally Association with IOCL for mentoring & monitoring of start-ups..

Source : PIB

Published On : January 1, 2023

9 .

How many crore people to get free food grain under new integrated Food Security Scheme from 1st Jan 2023.

64 crore

72 crore

81 crore

93 crore

Correct Answer : 81 crore

The Centre will provide foodgrains to states under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) free for one year from 1st Jan 2023.

* The cabinet had decided to provide grains under NFSA free of cost to the 81 crore beneficiaries during 2023.

* The Scheme will also ensure effective and uniform implementation of the Act. Free foodgrains will concurrently ensure uniform implementation of portability under the One Nation One Ration Card across the country.

* According to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, the government has a social and legal commitment to the people of the nation -- a dignified life by ensuring their access to food and nutritional security through the availability of an adequate quantity of quality food grains.

* Under the scheme, Central Government will provide free foodgrains to all NFSA beneficiaries including Antyodaya Ann Yojana households and Priority Household persons.

* The foodgrains will be provided through the widespread network of over five lakhs Fair Price Shops across the country.

* The Central Government will bear the food subsidy of more than two lakh crore rupees in one year.

* Our correspondent says, the decision will strengthen the provisions of NFSA, in terms of accessibility, affordability and availability of foodgrains for the poor..

Source : AIR

Published On : January 1, 2023

10 .

Which anniversary of indigenously developed payment application BHIM is celebrated on 30 December 2022?

9th

8th

7th

6th

Correct Answer : 6th

30th Dec 2022 is the sixth anniversary of indigenously developed payment application BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money).

* BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money) was launched on 30th Dec 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

* BHIM is a biometric payment system app using the Aadhar platform and is based on Unified Payment Interface (UPI) to facilitate e-payments directly through bank.

* It can be used on all mobile devices, be it a smartphone or a feature phone with or without internet connection.

* The payments through the BHIM App can be made by just a thumb impression after the bank account is linked with Aadhaar gateway.

* UPI transaction has gained traction over the year. UPI transaction value for the month of November this year was 11.90 lakh crore rupees while the transaction volume was 7.30 billion..

Source : AIR

Published On : December 31, 2022