141. India has surpassed which nation to become the world’s most populous nation with 142.86 crore people, according to the latest United Nations data.
1. China
2. Russia
3. USA
4. Saudi Arabia
5. None of the above
Option “1” is correct India has surpassed China to become the world’s most populous nation with 142.86 crore people, according to the latest United Nations data. With the latest statistics, China now has a population of 142.57 crores, becoming the second most populous country.
142. The recent G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Climate, Energy, and Environment focused on how advanced economies can make a significant impact on addressing the climate crisis. Where the G7 Ministers’ meeting on climate, energy, and environment was held?
1. United Kingdom
2. France
3. Switzerland
4. India
5. Japan
Option “5” is correct The recent G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Climate, Energy, and Environment in Sapporo, Japan focused on how advanced economies can make a significant impact on addressing the climate crisis. As these economies have a major contribution to the problem, their timely actions are crucial. The meeting aimed to tackle key issues such as steering the global agenda on climate action and proposing solutions for the same.
143. The government launched the ‘Sangathan se Samriddhi’ scheme to bring marginalized rural women into the SHGs network. Who launched ‘Sangathan se Samriddhi’ scheme?
1. Giriraj Singh
2. Dharmendra Pradhan
3. Mahendra Nath Pandey
4. Smriti Irani
5. Draupadi Murmu
Option “1” is correct The ‘Sangathan Se Samriddhi’ campaign was launched by Rural Development Minister Giriraj Singh, with the aim of empowering marginalized rural households. The campaign seeks to achieve this objective by ensuring that all eligible rural women are included in Self Help Groups (SHGs).
144. Who will launch the Marketing and Logistics Development for Promotion of Tribal Products from North-Eastern Region (PTP-NER) scheme in Manipur?
1. Kiren Rijiju
2. Arjun Munda
3. Nirmala Sitharaman
4. Santosh Gangwar
5. Rajnath Singh
Option “2” is correct Arjun Munda, the Minister of Tribal Affairs, will launch the Marketing and Logistics Development for Promotion of Tribal Products from North-Eastern Region (PTP-NER) scheme in Manipur. This scheme has been designed to benefit the Scheduled Tribes residing in the North-Eastern Region by enhancing procurement, logistics, and marketing efficiency of tribal products.
145. The theme for this year’s World Liver Day is “Be vigilant, do a regular liver check-up, fatty liver can affect anyone.”. On which day World Liver Day is observed o raise awareness about liver-related disease?
1. 18 April
2. 20 April
3. 15 April
4. 21 April
5. 19 April
Option “5” is correct World Liver Day is observed on April 19 in order to raise awareness about liver-related diseases. The liver is one of the most complex organs in the human body. It plays a pivotal role in our body’s immunity, digestion and metabolism.
146. Lucy mission is on a 12-year journey to observe nine Jupiter Trojans and two main belt asteroids, making it the first-ever mission to visit them. Which space company had launched Lucy mission?
1. ISRO
2. CNSA
3. JAXA
4. NASA
5. None of the above
Option “4” is correct NASA’s Lucy mission is on a 12-year journey to observe nine Jupiter Trojans and two main belt asteroids, making it the first-ever mission to visit them. Despite being more than 330 million miles (530 million kilometers) away from the spacecraft, Lucy was able to capture views of four Jupiter Trojan asteroids recently.
147. Who unveiled a new book called ‘Sachin@50 – Celebrating A Maestro’ on the occasion of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar’s 50th birthday?
1. Imtiaz Sheikh
2. Mahesh Upadhyay
3. Ranbir Das Gupta
4. Gazal Khan
5. Boria Majumdar
Option “5” is correct Boria Majumdar, a renowned sports historian and popular TV show host, unveiled a new book called ‘Sachin@50 – Celebrating A Maestro’ on the occasion of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar’s 50th birthday. The book has been conceptually designed and curated by Majumdar, with a special back cover note written by Gulzar.
148. Give a name of a well-known economist of both national and international acclaim who has been chosen for the prestigious Malcolm Adiseshiah Award 2023.
1. Soorvir Mahant
2. Utsa Patnaik
3. Jayant Seth
4. Vasundhara Patil
5. Leena Moolchandani
Option “2” is correct Utsa Patnaik, a well-known economist of both national and international acclaim, has been chosen for the prestigious Malcolm Adiseshiah Award 2023. The award is presented annually by the Malcolm & Elizabeth Adiseshiah Trust, with outstanding social scientists being recognized by a national-level jury from the nominations received.
149. Who won the honour of Wisden Almanack’s leading T20I for his outstanding performance?
1. Suryakumar Yadav
2. Glen Maxwell
3. Rohit Sharma
4. Virat Kohli
5. David Warner
Option “1” is correct Suryakumar won the honour of Wisden Almanack’s leading T20I cricketer while Harmanpreet Kaur became the first Indian woman to win the Cricketer of the Year award. The Indian duo of Suryakumar Yadav and Harmanpreet Kaur has added another feather to their outstanding crown after bagging the Wisden Almanack’s leading cricketer in the World awards.
150. Who became the first Indian woman cricketer to win the Cricketer of the Year award at the Wisden Almanack’s leading cricketer in the World awards?
1. Smriti Mandhana
2. Harmanpreet Kaur
3. Mithali Raj
4. Ellsy Perry
5. None of the above
Option “2” is correct The Indian duo of Suryakumar Yadav and Harmanpreet Kaur has added another feather to their outstanding crown after bagging the Wisden Almanack’s leading cricketer in the World awards. Suryakumar won the honour of Wisden Almanack’s leading T20I cricketer while Harmanpreet Kaur became the first Indian woman to win the Cricketer of the Year award.
