71. The book titled “Droupadi Murmu: From Tribal Hinterlands to Raisina Hills” tells the inspiring story of a tribal girl who overcame obstacles to become a symbol of resilience, determination, and perseverance. Who authored the book titled “Droupadi Murmu: From Tribal Hinterlands to Raisina Hills”?
1. Ilavenil Meena Kandasamy
2. Prarthna Batra
3. Kasturi Ray
4. Amitabh Ghosh
5. Kiran Sengupta
Option “3” is correct.
The author of the book is Kasturi Ray.
The book titled “Droupadi Murmu: From Tribal Hinterlands to Raisina Hills” tells the inspiring story of a tribal girl who overcame obstacles to become a symbol of resilience, determination, and perseverance.
Murmu achieved many milestones by taking an unconventional path, starting from leaving her small village in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha to becoming the first citizen of India.
72. The Sittwe Port has been put into operation by India, with the first shipment departing from the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata under the Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport initiative. In which of the following country the Sittwe Port situated?
1. Philippines
2. Bangladesh
3. Nepal
4. Sri Lanka
5. Myanmar
Option “5” is correct.
The Sittwe Port in Myanmar has been put into operation by India, with the first shipment departing from the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata.
The project is a part of the Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport initiative. The inaugural shipment, carrying 20,000 bags of cement weighing 1,000 metric tonnes, is expected to arrive at the Sittwe Port.
73. Answer the following question from analyzing statements mentioned below:Statements:

1) The Petersberg Climate Dialogue took place in Berlin, Germany from May 2-3, 2023.
2) This year’s conference was hosted by Germany and Switzerland, which is hosting the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
3) The Petersberg Climate Dialogue is a forum for high-level international climate talks which hold in every two years

Mark the option that indicates correct statement(s):

1. Only 2 & 3
2. All 1, 2 & 3
3. Only 2
4. Only 1 & 3
5. Only 1

Option “5” is correct.
· The Petersberg Climate Dialogue, a forum for high-level international climate talks held annually before the United Nations Climate Change Conferences (COP), took place in Berlin, Germany from May 2-3, 2023.
· This year’s conference was hosted by Germany and the United Arab Emirates, which is hosting the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
· The conference was attended by delegates from more than 30 countries and international organizations, including the United Nations Secretary-General, the President of COP28, and the German Foreign Minister.
74. Read the statements regarding The Learning Management Information System (LMIS) and answer the question.
1) The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) launched SAKSHAM (Stimulating Advanced Knowledge for Sustainable Health Management).
2) The digital platform was created by the National Institute of Health & Family Welfare (NIHFW) in New Delhi.
3) SAKSHAM (Stimulating Advanced Knowledge for Sustainable Health Management) has been launched by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.Select the option which shows the correct statement(s):1. Only 1
2. Only 1 & 3
3. Only 2
4. Only 1 & 2
5. All 1, 2 & 3
Option “4” is correct.
The Learning Management Information System (LMIS) of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) called SAKSHAM (Stimulating Advanced Knowledge for Sustainable Health Management) was launched by the Union Health Secretary.
The digital platform was created by the National Institute of Health & Family Welfare (NIHFW) in New Delhi. SAKSHAM is an integrated and specialized online learning platform aimed at providing medical education and training to all healthcare professionals in India.
75. With which bank Cashfree Payments has joined hands to launch ‘Global Collections‘, an international collection service for exporters to collect payments in over 30 foreign currencies using the Global Collections service?
1. HDFC Bank
2. IDFC First Bank
3. Yes Bank
4. Indian Bank
5. Kotak Mahindra Bank
Option “3” is correct.
Cashfree Payments and YES Bank have joined hands to launch ‘Global Collections‘, an international collection service for exporters who hold an account with YES Bank.
This partnership enables the bank’s account holders to collect payments in over 30 foreign currencies using the Global Collections service. Additionally, the funds collected can be converted into INR and settled into their local bank account within one business day.
76. Which of the following state government introduced a new policy known as the State Robotics Framework to establish a self-sustaining robotics ecosystem and to position the state as a leader in robotics in India?
1. Karnataka
2. Delhi
3. West Bengal
4. Telangana
5. Maharashtra
Option “4” is correct.
The Telangana government introduced a new policy known as the State Robotics Framework. It is designed to establish a self-sustaining robotics ecosystem and to position the state as a leader in robotics in India.
The policy aims to provide support for research and development, encourage collaboration between academia and industry, and promote the adoption of robotics technology across various sectors.
Telangana:
· Telangana Capital: Hyderabad;
· Telangana Chief minister: K. Chandrashekar Rao;
· Telangana Governor: Tamilisai Soundararajan;
· Telangana Official animal: Chital;
· Telangana Official song: Jaya Jaya He Telangana
77. Read out the statements about recommendations for UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
1) The UNESCO World Heritage Centre has recommended Santiniketan for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
2) Santiniketan is a cultural site which is situated in West Bengal, India.
3) The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), a France-based international non-governmental organization, made the recommendation.Which option contains an incorrect statement (s) from the above-mentioned information?1. Only 3
2. Only 2 & 3
3. Only 2
4. Only 1
5. None
Option “5” is correct.
· The UNESCO World Heritage Centre has recommended Santiniketan, the cultural site in West Bengal, India, for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
· The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), a France-based international non-governmental organization, made the recommendation.
· The ICOMOS is an advisory body to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, comprising experts, representatives from local authorities, heritage organizations, and companies.
· Union Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy has expressed hope that the site would be formally inscribed on the World Heritage List in the World Heritage Committee meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in September 2023.
78. Saudi Arabia has introduced a new e-visa system to replace traditional visa stickers on passports.Statements:

1) India is among seven countries to benefit from Saudi Arabia’s new e-visa system.
2) The initiative, which began in May 2023, is aimed at digitizing consular services and creating a new way to issue work, residency, and visit visas in seven countries.
3) Seven countries, which are benefited by Saudi Arabia’s new e-visa system, are the USA, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt, India, Bangladesh, the Philippines, and Pakistan.

Mark the incorrect statement(s) mentioned above:

1. Only 2
2. 2 & 3
3. 1 & 3
4. Only 3
5. 1, 2 & 3

Option “4” is correct.
· Saudi Arabia has introduced a new e-visa system to replace traditional visa stickers on passports.
· The initiative, which began in May 2023, is aimed at digitizing consular services and creating a new way to issue work, residency, and visit visas in seven countries: Jordan, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt, India, Bangladesh, the Philippines, and Indonesia.
· The move comes as part of efforts to automate consular services and “develop a mechanism for granting different kinds of visas”
79. Which of the following state government has introduced “School Health Program” digital health cards for children to improve the health of students and has been implemented in three schools as a part of the pilot project?
1. Rajasthan
2. Haryana
3. Andhra Pradesh
4. Assam
5. Uttar Pradesh
Option “5” is correct.
According to a recent statement by the State government of Uttar Pradesh, the Urban Development Department and Lucknow Smart City have collaborated to launch a pilot project called the “School Health Program” in Lucknow.
The program aims to improve the health of students and has been implemented in three schools as a part of the pilot project.
80. Read the following statements and answer the question based on the information.
1) The Indian Navy and the Royal Thai Navy conducted the 40th edition of the India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT).
2) The Indo-Thai CORPAT has been conducted annually since 2005 along the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).
3) The exercise was aimed at reinforcing maritime linkages between the two countries and ensuring the safety and security of the Pacific Ocean.Find out the incorrect statement(s) mentioned above:1. Only 2 & 3
2. Only 1
3. Only 1 & 3
4. 1, 2 & 3
5. Only 2
Option “4” is correct.
· The Indian Navy and the Royal Thai Navy conducted the 35th edition of the India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) from May 3 to May 10, 2023.
· The exercise was aimed at reinforcing maritime linkages between the two countries and ensuring the safety and security of the Indian Ocean.
· The Indo-Thai CORPAT has been conducted bi-annually since 2005 along the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) to enhance understanding and interoperability between the two navies.

36 thoughts on “May Monthly Current Affairs 2023”

  1. Thank you for your sharing. I am worried that I lack creative ideas. It is your article that makes me full of hope. Thank you. But, I have a question, can you help me?

  2. I don’t think the title of your article matches the content lol. Just kidding, mainly because I had some doubts after reading the article.

  3. Can you be more specific about the content of your article? After reading it, I still have some doubts. Hope you can help me.

  4. I don’t think the title of your article matches the content lol. Just kidding, mainly because I had some doubts after reading the article.

  5. I don’t think the title of your article matches the content lol. Just kidding, mainly because I had some doubts after reading the article.

  6. Thank you for your sharing. I am worried that I lack creative ideas. It is your article that makes me full of hope. Thank you. But, I have a question, can you help me?

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Scroll to Top