Daily Current Affairs Quiz : April 19, 2023
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1. Uttaramerur inscription, which was seen in the news, is found in which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Karnataka
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
Uttaramerur inscription was mentioned by Prime Minister Modi recently. This inscription was created during the reign of Parantaka Chola I (907-953 AD)
The walls of the Vaikunda Perumal Temple in Uttaramerur are inscribed with details revealing systems of local governance from the 10th century CE.
2. Buzi Bridge, which was inaugurated recently, was built by India in which country?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Maldives
[C] Mozambique
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: C [Mozambique]
Notes:
The Buzi Bridge was inaugurated by Union External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar. The Minister also had a meeting with President of Assembly Esperança Bias.
It was built as part of 132 km Tica-Buzi-Nova-Sofala Road project by India in Mozambique.
3. ‘Incident Management Services’ is associated with which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
[C] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[D] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of road transport and highways is planning to extend its Incident Management Services (IMS) to all national highways.
The purpose of this step is to minimize road fatalities and improve safety for road users. Incident Management Services (IMS) on national roads will be provided, run, and maintained by businesses.
4. Which institution has launched the ‘Mission 50K-EV4ECO’?
[A] RBI
[B] SIDBI
[C] SEBI
[D] NITI Aayog
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Correct Answer: B [SIDBI]
Notes:
The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has announced the launch of a pilot phase of ‘Mission 50K-EV4ECO’
The pilot scheme aims at strengthening the EV ecosystem, including uptake for two, three and four-wheelers through direct and indirect lending.
5. ‘Satuani and Jur Sital’ are the festivals celebrated in which state/UT?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Bihar
[C] Assam
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Bihar]
Notes:
Satuani is a festival related to nature. The traditional harvest festival will be celebrated in North India mainly in Bihar to mark the start of the summer season.
It includes eating sattu made out of lentil flour. Jur Sital, also known as Maithili new year will be observed on the next day of Satuani.
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