181. World Immunization Week is celebrated to highlight the collective action needed to protect people from vaccine-preventable diseases. World Immunization Week is observed from _______ to _______ April every year.
1. 22, 28
2. 20, 24
3. 24, 30
4. 18, 24
5. 25, 30
Option “3” is correct World Immunization Week 2023 observed on 24th to 30th April. This year the day is observed from April 24th to April 30th and is an important effort to help prevent the spread of deadly diseases around the world. The aim of this week is to increase awareness around the benefits of immunization and also to encourage people to get vaccinated.
182. The Ministry of Jal Shakti has released the first-ever Census of Water Bodies recently. Which state has the highest number of water bodies in India?
1. Uttarakhand
2. Gujarat
3. Sikkim
4. West Bengal
5. Kerala
Option “4” is correct The Ministry of Jal Shakti has released the first-ever Census of Water Bodies, which has revealed that West Bengal has the highest number of water bodies in India, while Sikkim has the lowest. This census has been conducted in convergence with the 6th Minor Irrigation Census under the Irrigation Census scheme launched by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
183. Kelvin Kiptum collapsed to the ground after achieving victory in the London Marathon and posting the second-best time in history for the distance. Kelvin Kiptum belongs to which country?
1. Uganda
2. Kenya
3. USA
4. Turkey
5. Ghana
Option “2” is correct Kelvin Kiptum, a 23-year-old Kenyan athlete, collapsed to the ground after achieving victory in the London Marathon and posting the second-best time in history for the distance. Kiptum broke the course record with an impressive time of 2 hours, 1 minute, and 25 seconds, falling short of Eliud Kipchoge’s world record by only 16 seconds.
184. The International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace is celebrated on which day to promote the principles of multilateralism and diplomacy in resolving global challenges and conflicts?
1. 28 April
2. 26 April
3. 27 April
4. 24 April
5. 25 April
Option “4” is correct The International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace is celebrated annually on 24 April. The Day acknowledges the use of multilateral decision-making and diplomacy in achieving peaceful resolutions to conflicts among nations. The observance also serves as a reminder of the importance of the United Nations and other multilateral organizations in facilitating cooperation and collective action among nations.
185. India has made a significant leap on the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index. What is the rank of India on the World Bank’s logistics performance index 2023?
1. 38th
2. 83rd
3. 44th
4. 51st
5. 77th
Option “1” is correct India has made a significant leap on the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index, moving up six places to 38th out of 139 countries in the 2023 ranking. This improvement is the result of the country’s substantial investments in both hard and soft infrastructure, as well as technology. In 2018, India was ranked 44th on the index, and its current position marks a considerable improvement from its 54th rank in 2014.
186. PM GatiShakti’s national master plan wins an award for excellence in public administration. Who awarded the Excellence in Public Administration-2022 award to the PM Gati Shakti national master plan in the ‘Innovation (Central)’ category?
1. Amit Shah
2. Draupadi Murmu
3. Narendra Modi
4. Om Birla
5. Piyush Goyal
Option “3” is correct At the 16th Civil Services Day Celebration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi awarded the Excellence in Public Administration-2022 award to the PM Gati Shakti national master plan in the ‘Innovation (Central)’ category. The award recognizes the innovative approach of the plan towards improving the country’s infrastructure and its impact on public administration.
187. The Ministry of Jal Shakti has released the first-ever Census of Water Bodies. Which Indian state has the lowest number of water bodies in the country?
1. Bihar
2. Telangana
3. Rajasthan
4. Delhi
5. Sikkim
Option “5” is correct The Ministry of Jal Shakti has released the first-ever Census of Water Bodies, which has revealed that West Bengal has the highest number of water bodies in India, while Sikkim has the lowest. This census has been conducted in convergence with the 6th Minor Irrigation Census under the Irrigation Census scheme launched by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
188. HSBC signs up which Indian cricketer as their brand influencer to highlight the value proposition of the bank and demonstrate how HSBC can help customers achieve their financial goals?
1. Sachin Tendulkar
2. Virat Kohli
3. Suryakumar Yadav
4. Jasprit Bumrah
5. Rohit Sharma
Option “2” is correct HSBC India has recently announced Virat Kohli, the former captain of the Indian cricket team, as its brand ambassador. According to the release, the association with Kohli will involve a multi-media campaign that will showcase the benefits of banking with HSBC.
189. India celebrates which of the day as National Panchayati Raj Day to celebrate people’s participation in the saturation of people-centric schemes?
1. 26 April
2. 24 April
3. 27 April
4. 28 April
5. 25 April
Option “2” is correct The Government of India, in collaboration with the Government of Madhya Pradesh, will commemorate National Panchayati Raj Day on April 24, 2023, at Rewa in Madhya Pradesh. The event is part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) – Samaaveshi Vikaas (Inclusive Development) campaign, which aims to celebrate people’s participation in the saturation of people-centric schemes.
190. Who has inaugurated the National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways & Coasts (NTCPWC) at the Discovery Campus of IIT-Madras to enable Make in India tech solutions for the sector and propel overall growth?
1. Dr. Jitendra Singh
2. Sarbananda Sonowal
3. Piyush Goyal
4. Draupadi Murmu
5. Amit Shah
Option “2” is correct Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, who inaugurated the National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways & Coasts (NTCPWC) at the Discovery Campus of IIT-Madras. The centre will enable Make In India tech solutions for the sector and propel overall growth.
