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Q1. Who recently launched India’s first 5G Training Labs and 5G applications in the health sector in all the eight North Eastern States?
Jitendra Singh
Narendra Modi
Amit Shah
Kishan Reddy
Kishan Reddy
India’s first 5G training labs and 5G applications in the health sector have been launched in all the eight North Eastern States. The project is centrally funded through North East Council (NEC) and being implemented by Assam Electronic Development Corporation (AMTRON), a PSU of Assam government.
Q2. Which state’s Yak Churpi has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
Arunachal Pradesh
Assam
Himachal Pradesh
Mizoram
Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh’s Yak Churpi has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. It is a naturally fermented dairy product crafted from the milk of yaks. Churpi is a traditional food of the tribal yak herders in the state. It is rich in protein and has been a lifeline for them in the harsh conditions of the Himalayan region.
Q3. Who was awarded the 2023 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize in Mathematics?
Neena Gupta
Ruixiang Zhang
Adam Harper
Will Sawin
Ruixiang Zhang
Mathematician Ruixiang Zhang, an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, USA, was awarded the 2023 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize in Mathematics for his pioneering contributions to number theory.
Q4. Where is the world’s second-largest Hindu temple outside India located, which was recently inaugurated?
Australia
US
New Zealand
United Kingdom
US
The world’s second-largest Hindu temple outside India is located in Robbinsville Township, New Jersey, US. It is called the Swaminarayan Akshardham temple and is set to be inaugurated on 8th October 2023.
Q5. What is India’s rank in the IMD World Talent Ranking for 2023?
32nd
42nd
56th
59th
56th
India slipped four spots to the 56th position (Out of 64 economies) in the 2023 World Talent Ranking, compared to its 52nd position in the 2022 ranking.
Top Ranking countries are
Switzerland
Luxembourg
Iceland
Belgium
Netherlands
Q6. Which state will be the location of the newly approved Sarakka Central Tribal University?
Chhattisgarh
Jharkhand
Andhra Pradesh
Telangana
Telangana
The Sarakka Central Tribal University will be located in Mulugu district, Telangana. It is a commitment made by the Central government as a part of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014. The university will have a budget of Rs 889 crore and will aim to provide quality education to tribal students in the region. It will offer a variety of courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as research programs.
Q7. When is World Tourism Day 2023 celebrated?
September 25
September 26
September 28
September 27
September 27
World Tourism Day 2023 is observed worldwide on September 27. This annual celebration, initiated by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), aims to promote and highlight the significance of tourism across the globe. It serves as a platform to raise awareness about the importance of tourism and its positive impact on economies and cultures.
Q8. The Indian-origin professor who has been awarded the 2023 Dutch Spinoza Prize for climate change research?
Dr. Rajendra Pachauri
Jaap Sinninghe Damsté
Dr. Joyeeta Gupta
Dr. Sunita Narain
Dr. Joyeeta Gupta
Dr. Joyeeta Gupta is an Indian-origin professor at the University of Amsterdam who has been awarded the prestigious Dutch Spinoza Prize for her groundbreaking work in the field of climate change. The Spinoza Prize is the highest scientific award in the Netherlands. It is awarded annually to two or three researchers who have made outstanding contributions to their field.
Q9. The recently established 54th Tiger Reserve in India, Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve is located in which state?
Uttar Pradesh
Karntaka
Rajasthan
Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
India’s 54th Tiger Reserve, the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve, was established in Madhya Pradesh in 2023. It is the seventh tiger reserve in the state.
Q10. When is World Nature Day celebrated?
October 1
October 3
October 5
October 7
October 3
World Nature Day is celebrated on October 3 every year. It is a day to raise awareness about the challenges facing our environment, particularly due to climate change. The theme for World Nature Conservation Day 2023 is ‘Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet’. This theme highlights the importance of forests for both people and the planet. Forests provide us with essential resources such as food, water, and clean air. They also play a vital role in regulating the climate and protecting biodiversity.
