211. Give the name of a renowned surgeon who has been awarded the lifetime achievement award by the Telugu Association of London.
1. Dr. Prateek Arora
2. Dr. Arvinder Singh Soin
3. Dr Raghu Ram Pillarisetti
4. Dr. Sharad Sharma
5. Dr. Amanjeet Singh
Option “3” is correct Dr. Raghu Ram Pillarisetti, a renowned surgeon, has been awarded the lifetime achievement award by the Telugu Association of London. He is the founding director of the AKIMS-Ushalakshmi Centre for Breast Diseases located in Hyderabad.
212. Which bank has introduced a new feature that allows customers to use voice biometric authentication when logging into the bank’s mobile banking app, aimed at improving security?
1. Bank of America
2. City Union Bank
3. Axis Bank
4. IDFC First Bank
5. DCB Bank
Option “2” is correct City Union Bank Limited (CUB) has introduced a new feature that allows customers to use voice biometric authentication when logging into the bank’s mobile banking app, aimed at improving security. The bank plans to extend this feature to net banking users as well, and the development process is currently underway.
213. HarperCollins’ Fourth Estate will publish a book titled “Smoke and Ashes: A Writer’s Journey Through Opium’s Hidden Histories”. Who authored the book titled “Smoke and Ashes: A Writer’s Journey Through Opium’s Hidden Histories”?
1. Deborah Baker
2. Arundhati Roya
3. Jhumpa Lahiri
4. Amitav Ghosh
5. Arvind Adiga
Option “4” is correct On July 15th, HarperCollins’ Fourth Estate will publish a book titled “Smoke and Ashes: A Writer’s Journey Through Opium’s Hidden Histories” by Amitav Ghosh. The book is a combination of a memoir, a travelogue, and a deep dive into the economic and cultural history of opium.
214. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the National Games in October 2023. Which state is going to host the National Games 2023?
1. Jharkhand
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Odisha
4. Maharashtra
5. Goa
Option “5” is correct Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the National Games in Goa in October 2023. The announcement was made after a meeting between Sawant, State Sports Minister Govind Gaude, and Indian Olympic Association chairperson PT Usha to review preparations for the event. According to Sawant, the inauguration ceremony is tentatively scheduled for October 23 or 24, depending on the Prime Minister’s availability. The ceremony will be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, South Goa district.
215. National Medical Devices Policy has been approved by Union Cabinet. How many medical devices park has been set up in India?
1. Seven
2. Two
3. Four
4. Ten
5. Fifteen
Option “3” is correct The Indian Government has taken steps for National Medical Devices Policy to implement the PLI Scheme for medical devices and establish 4 Medical Devices Parks in Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh. Recently, 5 projects have been approved under Category B, for domestic manufacturing of 87 products/product components under the National Medical Devices Policy.
216. Which country becomes the largest recipient of ADB-funded programs in 2022 with a loan amount of $5.58 billion?
1. Chile
2. Bangladesh
3. Sri Lanka
4. Pakistan
5. Afghanistan
Option “4” is correct The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Annual Report 2022 revealed that Pakistan received loans of $5.58 billion, making it the largest recipient of ADB-funded programs/projects in the year 2022. This significant lending reflects the severity of the economic crisis in Pakistan, which has been compounded by political and geopolitical uncertainties.
217. Which edition of the joint military exercise “AJEYA WARRIOR-23” is currently underway at Salisbury Plains in the United Kingdom?
1. 5th
2. 7th
3. 2nd
4. 3rd
5. 9th
Option “2” is correct The 7th edition of the joint military exercise “AJEYA WARRIOR-23” is currently underway at Salisbury Plains in the United Kingdom from 27 April to 11 May 2023. This biennial training event with the United Kingdom alternates between the United Kingdom and India, and the last edition was held in Chaubatia, Uttarakhand in October 2021.
218. On which day World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2023 is celebrated to raise awareness regarding the significance of safeguarding workers against occupational hazards, illnesses, and accidents?
1. April 30
2. April 27
3. April 24
4. April 28
5. April 29
Option “4” is correct April 28 marks the global observance of World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2023, aiming to raise awareness regarding the significance of safeguarding workers against occupational hazards, illnesses, and accidents. This occasion offers a chance for individuals and organizations to promote a workplace environment that gives utmost importance to the well-being and safety of workers.
219. India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for collaboration on science and innovation to drive economic growth, job creation, and improve the lives of people around the world?
1. Germany
2. Japan
3. United Kingdom
4. Denmark
5. Italy
Option “3” is correct India and the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for collaboration on science and innovation. The agreement was signed at the UK-India Science Innovation Council meeting, chaired by UK Science Minister George Freeman and Indian Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh.
220. Global power technology company, Cummins Inc, has entered into a definitive agreement with ____________ to manufacture a range of low-to-zero-emissions technology products in India.
1. Adani transmission
2. Tata Motors
3. Infosys
4. Maruti Automobiles
5. Indian Oil Ltd.
Option “2” is correct Global power technology company, Cummins Inc, has entered into a definitive agreement with Tata Motors Ltd to manufacture a range of low-to-zero-emissions technology products in India. The two companies have established a new business entity, TCPL Green Energy solutions Private Ltd (GES), a wholly-owned subsidiary under the existing joint venture, Tata Cummins Private Limited (TCPL) in India.
