Current Affairs 1st May 2023 : Daily GK Update in English
1. What is the name of the mission launched by Indian government to evacuate its citizens from Sudan?
A. Operation Gandhi
B. Operation Kaveri
C. Operation Vande Bharat
D. Operation Rescue
Answer [B] Operation Kaveri
2. Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Indiahandmade Portal’?
A. Ministry of Textiles
B. Ministry of MSME
C. Ministry of External Affairs
D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer [A] Ministry of Textiles
3. When is the ‘World Malaria Day’ celebrated?
A. April 21
B. April 23
C. April 25
D. April 27
Answer [C] April 25
4. Which country launched the ChatGPT rival ‘GigaChat – AI chatbot’?
A. USA
B. India
C. Russia
D. Israel
Answer [C] Russia
5. Which country organises the ‘Astana International Forum’?
A. Israel
B. USA
C. Kazakhstan
D. Russia
Answer [C] Kazakhstan
6. In April 2023, which of the following PSU has been upgraded to Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) from Category-I Miniratna?
A. Airports Authority of India
B. Antrix Corporation Limited
C. Balmer Lawrie & Co. Limited
D. Rail Vikas Nigam Limited
Answer [D] Rail Vikas Nigam Limited
7. In April 2023, who among the following has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Association of Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs)?
A. Dr Vivek Joshi
B. Anil Kumar Sharma
C. B. Venugopal
D. Hari Hara Mishra
Answer [D] Hari Hara Mishra
8. Who is the author of the book titled, ‘Smoke and Ashes: A Writer’s Journey Through Opium’s Hidden Histories’?
A. Amitav Ghosh
B. Arundhati Roy
C. Vikram Seth
D. Anita Desai
Answer [A] Amitav Ghosh
9. In April 2023, which of the following organizations was awarded the Steel Ministry’s “Ispat Rajbhasha Samman” for the year 2021-22?
A. Jindal Steel and Power
B. Visakhapatnam Steel Plant
C. Rashtriya Ispat Nigam
D. Steel Authority of India
Answer [C] Rashtriya Ispat Nigam
10. In April 2023, which of the following organizations has signed an MoU with the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment for Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan?
A. Isha Foundation
B. Chinmaya Mission
C. Brahma Kumaris
D. Art of Living
Answer [D] Art of Living
11. What is the theme of World Intellectual Property Day 2023, which is observed annually on April 26 for creating awareness of intellectual property and its safeguarding?
A. IP and Youth: Innovating for a Better Future
B. IP and SMEs: Taking Your Ideas to Market
C. Innovate for a Green Future
D. Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity
Answer [D] Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity
12. Which of the following countries will host the third in-person Quad Summit on May 24, 2023?
A. India
B. The USA
C. Japan
D. Australia
Answer [D] Australia
13. In April 2023, the State Bank of India (SBI) has opened its fourth exclusive branch for startups. In this context, which of the following Indian cities does not have SBI’s startup branch?
A. Mumbai
B. Bengaluru
C. New Delhi
D. Chennai
Answer [C] New Delhi
14. In April 2023, the Y20 Pre Summit Meeting under G20 is being hosted by the Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs in which Indian city from 26th to 28th April 2023?
A. Bengaluru
B. Leh
C. Kanpur
D. Srinagar
Answer [B] Leh
15. In April 2023, who among the following has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court with effect from April 24, 2023?
A. Biswanath Somadder
B. Sarasa Venkatanarayana Bhatti
C. S Manikumar
D. Akil Kureshi
Answer [B] Sarasa Venkatanarayana Bhatti
16. In April 2023, 14th Dalai Lama received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in Person after _____years.
A. 59
B. 52
C. 64
D. 70
Answer [C] 64
17. Name the company that has recently (in April’23) won First Prize in the Ministry of Steel’s Ispat Rajbhasha Samman” for the yaer 2021-22.
A. Tata Steel Limited
B. Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited
C. JSW Steel Limited
D. ESL Steel Limited
Answer [B] Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited
18. Which stock exchange company’s subsidiary has recently (in April ’23) introduced new guidelines for retaining a demerged entity in its respective index?
A. Calcutta Stock Exchange
B. Vadodara Stock Exchange
C. Bombay Stock Exchange
D. National Stock Exchange
Answer [D] National Stock Exchange
19. In April 2023, which of the following insurgent group signed a peace pact with the Assam government and Union government?
A. Dimasa National Liberation Army
B. Kangleipak Communist Party
C. Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup
D. Revolutionary People’s Front
Answer [A] Dimasa National Liberation Army
20. In April 2023, who among the following was honoured with the prestigious Leipzig Book Prize for European Understanding in 2023?
A. Angela Steidele
B. Carolin Amlinger
C. Oliver Nachtwey
D. Maria Stepanova
Answer [D] Maria Stepanova