11. World Tuna Day 2023: World Tuna Day is observed on which of the day every year to raise awareness about the importance of tuna fish and promote sustainable fishing practices?

1. May 1
2. May 3
3. May 2
4. May 4
5. May 5

Option “3” is correct
World Tuna Day is observed on May 2nd every year to raise awareness about the importance of tuna fish and promote sustainable fishing practices.
Tuna is a popular fish species that is widely consumed around the world, and it plays a crucial role in the marine ecosystem.
12. he Indian government has officially announced the appointment of Justice TS Sivagnanam as the Chief Justice of the __________High Court.

1. Jammu
2. Guwahati
3. Calcutta
4. Allahabad
5. Delhi

Option “3” is correct
The Indian government has officially announced the appointment of Justice TS Sivagnanam as the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court. Justice Sivagnanam, who has been the senior-most judge at the court, had been serving as the Acting Chief Justice since March 31, 2023. The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended his appointment as the Chief Justice in February of the same year. He was appointed as an additional judge of the Madras High Court on March 31, 2009
13. Which of the following company signed a supplementary joint venture agreement with the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) to develop nuclear power projects in the country?

1. Indian Energy Exchange
2. NTPC
3. Reliance Industries
4. BPCL
5. Adani Energies

Option “2” is correct
India’s push towards clean energy sources took another leap forward on May 1, when the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) signed a supplementary joint venture agreement with the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) to develop nuclear power projects in the country.
The two companies will initially focus on developing two pressurised heavy-water reactor (PHWR) projects: the Chutka Madhya Pradesh Atomic Power Project (2×700 MW) and the Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (4×700 MW). These projects were identified as part of fleet mode nuclear projects.
14. Science 20, during the opening session of the Thematic Conference on Universal Holistic Health, emphasized the significance of respecting and acknowledging cultural diversity in promoting universal holistic health. Where was the Science 20 engagement group meeting held?

1. Lucknow
2. New Delhi
3. Bangalore
4. Lakshadweep
5. Pune

Option “4” is correct
Science 20, during the opening session of the Thematic Conference on Universal Holistic Health in Bangaram Island, Lakshadweep, India emphasized the significance of respecting and acknowledging cultural diversity in promoting universal holistic health.
Co-chair of Science 20 and President of the Indian National Science Academy, Prof. Ashutosh Kumar Sharma, underscored the importance of incorporating traditional healing practices into modern healthcare systems in upholding cultural identity and values, aside from health and well-being.
15. Indian sailor Commander ___________ finally set foot on land, 236 days after setting sail in the Golden Globe Race (GGR), a solo non-stop yacht race around the world.

1. Gagandeep Saniyal
2. Sohit Sengupta
3. Abhilash Tomy
4. Mayank Gaur
5. Daura Hiranadani

Option “3” is correct
Indian sailor Commander Abhilash Tomy (retd.) will finally set foot on land, 236 days after setting sail in the Golden Globe Race (GGR), a solo non-stop yacht race around the world.
The retired Naval Commander, who is also a recipient of the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award, had on March 22, 2022, declared his participation in the Golden Globe Race 2022, one of the most dangerous and craziest of endeavours. The GGR began on September 4, 2022.
16. Which Institute’s researchers have developed a machine learning-based computational tool called GBMDriver to improve the detection of cancer-causing tumours in the brain and spinal cord?

1. IISc Bangalore
2. IIT Madras
3. AIIMS Delhi
4. IIT Delhi
5. IIT Roorkee

Option “2” is correct
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras have developed a machine learning-based computational tool called GBMDriver to improve the detection of cancer-causing tumours in the brain and spinal cord.
The tool is freely accessible and was primarily developed to identify driver mutations and passenger mutations in glioblastoma, a rapidly proliferating tumour.
17. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), as part of the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020, has made the decision to include coding and artificial intelligence (AI) in the curriculum for which standard classes?

1. 6 to 8
2. 11 to 12
3. 5 to 9
4. 8 to 10
5. 8 to 12

Option “1” is correct
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), as part of the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020, has made the decision to include coding and artificial intelligence (AI) in the curriculum for Classes 6 to 8.
This move recognizes the importance of mathematics and computational thinking in preparing students for future careers in AI, machine learning, and data science.
18. The Australian High Commission in India has recently announced its government grant for a project in Kargil. Who is the high commissioner of Australia to India?

1. Kristina Keneally
2. Barry O’Farrell
3. Nick Greiner
4. Bruce Cowan
5. Gladys Berejiklian

Option “2” is correct
The Australian high commissioner to India is Barry O’Farrell.
The Australian High Commission in India has recently announced its government grant for a project in Kargil. This is a first-time initiative in the history of Ladakh, and it is expected to provide immense benefits to the region.
The announcement was made during a special meeting at Srinagar, which was chaired by the Australian high commissioner to India, Barry O’Farrell.
19. The Indian Navy collaborated with which of the following to conduct the first successful test trial of a locally-made Air Droppable Container called ‘ADC-150’ from the IL 38SD aircraft off the coast of Goa?

1. DRDO
2. HAL
3. ISRO
4. Boeing
5. SpaceX

Option “1” is correct
The Indian Navy and Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) collaborated to conduct the first successful test trial of a locally-made Air Droppable Container called ‘ADC-150’ from the IL 38SD aircraft off the coast of Goa on April 27, 2023.
With a payload capacity of 150 kg, the purpose of the test was to enhance the naval operational logistics capabilities and provide an immediate response to meet the engineering stores’ requirements of ships under distress, more than 2,000 km away from the coast.
20. Which bank launches a digital distribution platform called ‘Smart Saathi’ for its agents and partners to take banking products and services to the last mile, and contribute to the development of the country?

1. DCB Bank
2. ICICI Bank
3. Indian Bank
4. HDFC Bank
5. Bank of Baroda

Option “4” is correct
HDFC Bank, one of India’s leading private sector banks, has introduced its digital distribution platform, HDFC Bank Smart Saathi, to connect business correspondents (BCs) and business facilitators (BFs) to the bank.
The platform aims to take banking products and services to the last mile, and contribute to the development of the country.

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