121. World Voice Day (WVD) is an international event celebrated annually on which of the day to recognize and appreciate the significance of the human voice in our everyday lives?
1. April 18th
2. April 16th
3. April 20th
4. April 15th
5. April 17th
Option “4” is correct World Voice Day (WVD) is an international event celebrated annually on April 16th to recognize and appreciate the significance of the human voice in our everyday lives. Effective communication is reliant on a healthy and well-functioning voice.
122. Which state made a historic achievement by entering the Guinness Book of World Records with more than 11,000 dancers and drummers performing the traditional ‘Bihu’ dance and playing the ‘dhol’ at a single venue?
1. Sikkim
2. Assam
3. Arunachal Pradesh
4. Delhi
5. Mizoram
Option “2” is correct Assam made a historic achievement by entering the Guinness Book of World Records with over 11,000 dancers and drummers performing the traditional ‘Bihu’ dance and playing the ‘dhol’ at a single venue. The performers, comprising both dancers and drummers, participated in the event at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati as part of the State Government’s initiative to set a new world record in the Guinness Book.
123.Which nation emerged as India’s biggest trading partner in FY23 at $128.55 billion?
1. Russia
2. China
3. USA
4. Japan
5. Singapore
Option “3” is correct According to provisional data from the commerce ministry, the bilateral trade between India and the United States has risen by 7.65% to reach $128.55 billion in the fiscal year 2022-23, making the United States India’s largest trading partner. This represents an increase from $119.5 billion in the previous year and $80.51 billion in 2020-21, indicating a growing economic relationship between the two countries.
124. Juice aims to explore Jupiter and three of its largest moons. Which of the space agency has launched Juice mission to search for life on Jupiter’s moons?
1. Rosscosmos
2. Indian Space Research Organisation
3. NASA
4. European Space Agency
5. Canadian Space Agency
Option “4” is correct The European Space Agency (ESA) launched the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer mission (Juice). Following a successful separation from the Ariane 5 rocket, the ESA received a signal from Juice about an hour after launch, confirming that communication between the vehicle and Earth-based mission control is established.
125. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has celebrated National Panchayat Awards Week from 17th to 21st April, 2023, as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) 2.0. Which day observed as National Panchayati Raj Day in India?
1. 22 April
2. 18 April
3. 19 April
4. 20 April
5. 24 April
Option “5” is correct National Panchayati Raj day is celebrated on 24th April every year. In order to commemorate this occasion in a meaningful manner and to align with the AKAM 2.0 guidelines of taking a “whole-of-society” and “whole-of-government” approach, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj has developed a series of Thematic Conferences centered around the theme “Panchayaton ke Sankalpon ki Siddhi ka Utsav” to increase the reach of AKAM 2.0 and positively impact the lives of all Indians.
126. Give the name of a freestyle wrestler who won India’s 1st gold medal under the men’s 57kg freestyle category at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2023.
1. Satyawart Kadian
2. Pawan Kumar
3. Aman Sehrawat
4. Naveen Malik
5. Almaz Smanbekov
Option “3” is correct Aman Sehrawat, a freestyle wrestler, won India’s 1st gold medal, under the men’s 57kg freestyle category, at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2023. The 36th edition of the Asian Wrestling Championships was held in Astana, Kazakhstan, from 9 April to 14 April 2023. Aman Sehrawat won the gold medal by defeating Kyrgyzstan’s Almaz Smanbekov (9-4), who won the bronze medal in 2022.
127. During a match between Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans at IS Bindra Stadium, Who achieved a significant milestone by taking his 100th wicket in the Indian Premier League (IPL)?
1. Sam Curran
2. Trent Boult
3. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
4. Kagiso Rabada
5. Arshdeep Singh
Option “4” is correct Kagiso Rabada becomes the fastest player to take 100 wickets in IPL. Rabada, who is a right-arm pacer, surpassed Lasith Malinga, who reached the 100-wicket mark in his 70th match. He became the fastest bowler to reach this milestone in terms of matches played, completing it in his 64th IPL match.
128. Amrit Kalash scheme offers a special tenor of 400 days and provides an interest rate of 7.6% for senior citizens and 7.1% for others. Which bank reintroduced this Amrit Kalash scheme?
1. Bank of Baroda
2. HDFC Bank
3. State Bank of India
4. Axis Bank
5. Indian Bank
Option “3” is correct State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest lender by assets, has announced the re-introduction of its retail term deposit scheme, Amrit Kalash. This deposit scheme had previously been launched by SBI on February 15, 2023, and was valid till March 31, 2023. The reintroduction of this scheme provides customers with another opportunity to avail themselves of the attractive interest rates offered by SBI.
129. Give the name of an academic of Indian origin who has been selected as one of the five co-chairs of an Association of American Universities (AAU) task force that aims to enhance research and academic collaborations among higher education institutions in the United States and India.
1. Neeli Bendapudi
2. A Shreeram Shankar Abhyankar
3. B.Raghu Raj Bahadur
4. C. Anand
5. Sunil Kumar
Option “1” is correct Neeli Bendapudi, an academic of Indian origin, has been selected as one of the five co-chairs of an Association of American Universities (AAU) task force that aims to enhance research and academic collaborations among higher education institutions in the United States and India. In collaboration with the Biden administration’s US-India initiative on critical and emerging technology, AAU has established a national task force that aims to expand technological and industrial cooperation between the United States and India.
130. Which Indian state becomes first to adopt ‘Water Budget’ to tackle problem of summer water shortage?
1. West Bengal
2. Kerala
3. Andhra Pradesh
4. Jammu & Kashmir
5. Tamil Nadu
Option “2” is correct An abundance of rivers, streams, backwaters, and a good amount of rainfall contribute to the lush greenery in Kerala, many parts of which yet face acute water scarcity when it comes to the summers. The details of the first phase of the Water Budget in the state covering 94 grama panchayats in 15 block panchayats were unveiled by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
