Optimum Daily Current Affairs 5th September 2023

1. Consider the following statement regarding Diving Support Craft (DSC) Project. Which of the following statement is
incorrect?
A. DSC A 20’ is built by M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL).
B. All five (05) DSCs are anticipated to be delivered to the Indian Navy in FY 2024-25.
C. These ships are indigenously designed and built under relevant Naval Rules and Regulations of the Indian
Register of Shipping (IRS).
D. Only 1 and 2
E. All of the above are correct

• Recently, DSC A 20’ (Yard 325), the first ship of the Five (05) Diving Support Craft (DSC) project, was launched at
Titagarh, Kolkata (WB) onto Hooghly River.
• DSC A 20’ is built by M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL).
• They are 30 m long catamaran hull ships, with a displacement of approx 300 tons.
• All five (05) DSCs are anticipated to be delivered to the Indian Navy in FY 2024-25.
• These crafts are being fitted with state-of-the-art diving equipment and tools for performing diving operations.
• These ships are designed to undertake operational/ training diving operations in harbours and coastal waters.
• These ships are indigenously designed and built under relevant Naval Rules and Regulations of the Indian Register
of Shipping (IRS).
• The hydrodynamic analysis/ model testing of the ships during the design stage was undertaken at the Naval
Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam.
• A diving support vessel, as the name suggests, is a ship that is used for the objective of diving into oceans.
• Divers who dive into the middle of the seas as a part of the professional diving process need proper diving support.
• The concept of a diving support vessel came into existence four to five decades ago.
• From that time onwards, these ships have been extremely important to the field of commercial diving and for
military purposes, which forms a vital part of professional diving.

2. Consider the following statement regarding Minor Irrigation Census (MIC). Which of the following statement is
incorrect?
A. It was fifth edition of the Minor Irrigation Census (MIC).
B. It finds that electricity is the dominant source (3/4th) of power to extract water, over diesel, windmills, and solar
pumps.
C. The First Census of Minor Irrigation schemes was conducted with reference year 1986-87.
D. Overall, 23.14 million MI schemes were reported in the country from 695 districts.
E. UP had the largest number of MI schemes in the country (17.2%) followed by Maharashtra (15.4%) and MP
(9.9%).

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• The latest/sixth edition of the
Minor Irrigation Census (MIC)
finds that electricity is the
dominant source (3/4th) of
power to extract water, over
diesel, windmills, and solar
pumps.
• The MIC is a compendium of
borewells, tubewells, and other
privately owned irrigation
sources by farmers.
• Overall, 23.14 million MI
schemes were reported in the
country from 695 districts, which
shows an increase of about 1.42
million between the fifth and
sixth editions.
• Most of the schemes (96.6%)
were privately owned and small
and marginal farmers, having
less than two hectares of land,
owned the majority of MI
schemes.
• Out of all MI schemes, 21.93
million (94.8%) were for
groundwater (GW) and 1.21
million (5.2%) for surface-water
(SW) extraction.
• UP had the largest number of MI schemes in the country (17.2%) followed by Maharashtra (15.4%) and MP (9.9%).
• Leading States in GW schemes are UP, Maharashtra, MP; whereas Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Odisha and
Jharkhand have the highest share in SW schemes.
• Irrigation schemes using either groundwater or surface water and having a Culturable Command Area up to 2000
hectares individually are categorized as Minor Irrigation Schemes.
• Minor Irrigation plays an important role in the development of agriculture and livelihoods particularly in drought
prone areas and areas outside command of Major and Medium projects.
• The schemes have been categorised broadly into 6 major types:
• Dugwell (can draw water from a maximum depth of 15 metres),
• Shallow tubewell (capable of drawing water from up to 35 metres),
• Medium Tubewell (up to 70 metres),
• Deep tubewell (beyond 70 metres),
• Surface flow schemes and
• Surface lift schemes.
• The First Census of Minor Irrigation schemes was conducted with reference year 1986-87.

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• This is the Sixth MIC, which has been conducted with reference year 2017-18 in all States and UTs except Delhi,
Daman & Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Lakshadweep.
• While ‘dug-wells’ or ponds remain the dominant source of groundwater, their number has declined from 87 lakh to
82 lakh between the 5th and 6th editions.
• ‘Shallow’ tube wells have declined from 59 lakh to 55 lakh.
• However, ‘medium-sized’ wells grew from 31 lakh to 43 lakh and ‘deep’ wells rose from 26 lakh to 37 lakh.

3. Recently Nobel Foundation withdrew its invitation for representatives of __________ to attend this year’s Nobel
Prize award ceremonies.
A. Russia
B. Belarus
C. Iran
D. Only A and B
E. All of the above

• The Nobel Foundation recently withdrew its invitation for representatives of Russia, Belarus and Iran to attend this
year’s Nobel Prize award ceremonies.
• The Nobel Foundation is a private institution established in 1900 based on the will of Alfred Nobel.
• The Foundation manages the assets made available through the will for the awarding of the Nobel Prize in Physics,
Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature and Peace.
• It represents the Nobel Institutions externally and administers informational activities and arrangements
surrounding the presentation of the Nobel Prize.
• The Foundation also administers the Nobel Symposium Program.
• Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden.
• The Nobel Prizes are prestigious international awards presented annually in recognition of outstanding
contributions to various fields.
• Recipients can be both individuals and organisations.
• They were established in accordance with the will of Alfred Nobel, a Swedish inventor, engineer, scientist, and
philanthropist who left the majority of his fortune to fund these prizes.
• They were first awarded in 1901 and have been awarded annually ever since.
• There are six Nobel Prize categories: Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, Peace, and the
Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel (commonly referred to as the Nobel Prize
in Economics).
• Each prize is awarded by a separate Nobel Prize-awarding institution based in Sweden or Norway, except for the
Peace Prize, which is awarded in Oslo, Norway.

4. In September as per report Government exempted imports of ___________ from 15 per cent Agriculture
Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC).
A. LPG
B. Liquified propane

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 C. Liquified butane
D. Only A and B
E. All of the above

• The Government recently exempted imports of LPG, liquified propane and liquified butane from 15 per cent
Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC).
• The LPG imported by private companies used to attract 15% import duty and 15% agri and infra cess.
• The new rates will be effective from September 1.
• On July 1, the government had raised the basic customs duty on domestic LPG cylinders to 15% from 5%. It has also
imposed an Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) of 15% on the import of LPG cylinders.
• However, the basic customs duty hike was not applicable on imports by state-run oil companies like Indian Oil
Corporation Ltd, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
• Earlier this week, the centre announced to slash the price of LPG cylinders for all domestic LPG consumers by Rs
200 per 14.2-kg cylinder and later clarified that the cost would be run by the oil manufacturing company.
• Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) was introduced in the Union Budget 2021-22.
• It is a tax that the government imposes on the commercial production of agricultural produce.
• The cess is imposed at a specific rate on the value of these goods.
• The primary objective of AIDC is to provide financial support for the development of agricultural infrastructure in
India.
• The funds collected through this cess will be utilised for the creation and maintenance of agricultural infrastructure
such as cold storage facilities, warehouses, and market yards.
• It aims to enhance the overall efficiency of the agricultural sector and improve farmers' income.
• The AIDC is collected by the government at the point of sale or import of the applicable goods.

5. Recently seen in news Koraput Kalajeera Rice of __________has got Geographical Indications status.
A. Odisha
B. Karnataka
C. Bihar
D. Assam
E. Jharkhand

• ‘Koraput Kalajeera Rice,’ an aromatic rice variety with nutritional value, has got Geographical Indications (GI)
status, bringing cheers to tribal farmers who have been growing it for ages.
• The Odisha government supported Jaivik Sri Farmers Producer Company Limited at Pujariput had applied on
January 11, 2022, for the registry of Koraput Kalajeera Rice.
• The farmers of Koraput district in Odisha, the centre of origin of cultivated rice, have domesticated Kalajeera rice
over generations.
• With the support of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and the Odisha
government’s department of agriculture and farmers empowerment, the farmers’ organisation received the GI tag
for ‘Koraput Kalajeera Rice.’
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• Recently, ‘Nayagarh Kanteimundi Brinjal,’ a brinjal species grown in Nayagarh district, had received the GI tag
from the Centre.

6. In September as per report _____________ has been awarded the prestigious Dr MS Swaminathan Award.
A. Arun Singhal
B. Praveen Rao
C. P V Satyanarayana
D. Ravi Sinha
E. Dipak Parihar

• Dr P V Satyanarayana, Principal Scientist at the Agricultural Research Station, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural
University, Ragolu, has been recently awarded the prestigious Dr MS Swaminathan Award.
• Some of his notable achievements include the National Award as Team Leader for the Best Golden Jubilee AICIP
Centre Award in 2015, the Best Scientist Award by the Seedman Association in 2021, and several other prestigious
accolades.
• M S Swaminathan Award was instituted in 2004 with the objective to recognise the lifetime contributions of
eminent persons who have made great impacts and outstanding contributions to agricultural research and
development and to the overall food security and sustainability of agriculture, with special reference to India.
• It is named after the doyen of Indian Agriculture, Prof. M.S. Swaminathan, Chairman, M.S Swaminathan Research
Foundation, Chennai.
• It is a biennial award constituted by the Retired Indian Council of Agricultural Research Employees Association
(RICAREA) and Nuziveedu Seeds Limited (NSL).
• The award carries a Cash prize of Rs.2 lakhs (Rupees Two Lakhs only), a Medal, and a Citation.
• The award is open to all, irrespective of his/her nationality.

7. Consider the following statement regarding Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF). Which of the
following statement is incorrect?
A. UIDF is established through the use of priority sector lending shortfall.
B. The Fund will be used by public agencies to create urban infrastructure in tier-2 and tier-3 cities.
C. It is managed by the National Housing Bank.
D. The initial corpus for this Fund is ₹20,000 crore.
E. The interest rate on UIDF loans has been kept at Bank Rate minus 1.5 per cent.

• Officials from the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry recently said the first tranche of loans to fund ongoing
projects in tier-2 and tier-3 cities - under the Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF) will likely be disbursed
soon.
• UIDF is established through the use of priority sector lending shortfall.
• Purpose: The Fund will be used by public agencies to create urban infrastructure in tier-2 and tier-3 cities.

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• The focus will be on basic services like sewerage and Solid Waste
Management, water supply and sanitation, construction and improvement
of drains/storm water drains, etc., and impact-oriented projects will be
prioritised.
• It is managed by the National Housing Bank.
• The initial corpus for this Fund is ₹10,000 crore.
• It is established on the lines of the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund
(RIDF).
• States will be encouraged to leverage resources from the grants of the 15th
Finance Commission, as well as existing schemes, to adopt appropriate user
charges while accessing the UIDF.
• It currently covers 459 tier-2 cities and 580 tier-3 cities.
• The interest rate on UIDF loans has been kept at Bank Rate minus 1.5 per
cent.
• The loan (Principal) will be repayable in five equal annual instalments within
seven years from the date of the draw, including a moratorium period of
two years.
• Interest will be payable on a quarterly basis.
• The NHB, the nodal agency for the implementation of the UIDF, defines tier-
2 cities as those with a population of 50,000 to less than a lakh and tier-3
cities as those between one lakh and less than a million as per the 2011
census.
• The RIDF was set up by the Government in 1995-96 to finance ongoing rural
Infrastructure projects.
• The Fund is maintained by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural
Development (NABARD).
• Contribution: Domestic commercial banks contribute to the Fund to the
extent of their shortfall in stipulated priority sector lending to agriculture.

8. In September as per report __________ becomes first DGCA-certified drone for dual usage for use in agriculture,
drone pilot training.
A. Garuda Aerospace
B. Marut Drones
C. IG Drones
D. Bellatrix
E. Pixxel

• Marut Drones recently secured type certification approvals from the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for
its AG-365S kisan drone for use in agriculture
• Under the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Rules-2021, drones equipped with a Unique Identification Number
(UIN) are permitted to operate in Indian airspace.

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• By obtaining this certification, Marut Drones is now able to offer its agricultural drone technology to farmers
across the country.
• It is a multi-utility agricultural drone in the small category (less than 25kg).
• It has been designed and developed by Marut Drones; an Indian drone technology company based in Hyderabad.
• Purpose: The made-in-India kisan drone – AG 365 has been developed particularly for agricultural purposes to
reduce crop loss, lower agrochemical usage, and better yield and profits to the farmers.
• It is the first multi-utility agriculture small-category drone to receive the DGCA-approved type certificate in India.

9. Consider the following statement regarding PM-DAKSH Yojana. Which of the following statement is incorrect?
A. During 2020-21 to 2022-23, a total of 107,156 beneficiaries have been trained under the PM-DAKSH Yojana.
B. The Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalata Sampanna Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana is a Central Sector
Scheme.
C. It was launched during 2020-21.
D. The age criterion of the scheme is between 18-70 years, and the income criteria are no income limit for SCs,
SafaiKaramcharis, including waste pickers and DNT.
E. Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJ&E) is the Nodal Ministry of the scheme.

• During 2020-21 to 2022-23, a total of 107,156 beneficiaries have been trained under the PM-DAKSH Yojana.
• The Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalata Sampanna Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana is a Central Sector Scheme.
• It was launched during 2020-21.
• The main objective of the Scheme is to enhance the competency level of the target groups to make them
employable both in self-employment and wage-employment for their socio-economic development.
• It is a National Action Plan for skilling marginalised persons covering SCs, OBCs, EBCs, DNTs, Sanitation workers
and waste pickers.
• Artisans- who may be able to improve their revenue generation capacities within their practising vocations;
• Women- who may be able to enter into self-employment and financially empower themselves without neglecting
their domestic activities and
• Youth- who may acquire long-term training and specialisation in employable vocations and gain a better standing
in the job market.
• The age criterion of the scheme is between 18-45 years, and the income criteria are no income limit for SCs,
SafaiKaramcharis, including waste pickers and DNT.
• The annual family income should be below Rs.3 lakh for OBCs, and the EBCs (Economically Backward Classes)
annual family income should be below Rs.1 lakh.
• Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJ&E).

10. Recently as per report Indian Army’s new Thal Sena Bhawan (TSB) is coming up with GRIHA-IV (Green Rating for
Integrated Habitat Assessment) norms.
GRIHA norms has been developed by ___________.
A. Confederation of Indian Industry
B. Indian Green Building Council

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 C. Centre for Science and Environment
D. The Energy and Resources Institute
E. World Wind Energy Association

• The Indian Army’s new Thal Sena Bhawan (TSB) is coming up with
GRIHA-IV (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) norms.
• It has been designed for a building life of about 100 years, and is
earthquake-resistant, according to C.P. Kukreja Architects, who have
been awarded the project. The building will be ready by May-June
2025.
• GRIHA is an acronym for Green Rating for Integrated Habitat
Assessment. GRIHA is a Sanskrit word meaning – ‘Abode’.
• It is a rating tool that helps people assess the performance of their
building against certain nationally acceptable benchmarks.
• It evaluates the environmental performance of a building holistically
over its entire life cycle, thereby providing a definitive standard for
what constitutes a ‘green building’.
• The rating system, based on accepted energy and environmental
principles, will seek to strike a balance between the established
practices and emerging concepts, both national and international.
• It is developed by TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute).
• This tool has been adopted by the Ministry of New and Renewable
Energy.
• It assesses a building out of 34 criteria and awards points on a scale of
100.
• In order to qualify for GRIHA certification, a project must achieve at
least 50 points.
• Certain criteria / sub-criteria are mandatory and have to be complied
with for the project to be at all eligible for rating.
• Project scoring
• 50-60 points are certified as a 1-star GRIHA rated building,
• 61-70 is a 2-star GRIHA rated building,
• 71-80 is a 3-star GRIHA rating building,
• 81-90 is a 4-star GRIHA rated building
• 91-100 is a 5-star GRIHA rated building.

11. In September as per report ____________launched 'Project Naman',

which will entail establishing facilitation and grievance redressal
centres for veterans and the kin of personnel who have lost their
lives.
A. ITBP
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 B. Indian Navy
C. Indian Air Force
D. SSB
E. Indian Army

• The Indian Army recently launched 'Project Naman', which will entail establishing facilitation and grievance
redressal centres for veterans and the kin of personnel who have lost their lives.
• The Project will entail establishing facilitation and grievance redressal centres for veterans and the kin of
personnel who have lost their lives.
• The first such centre will be established in Delhi Cantonment.
• 'Naman' will house a Common Service Centre, which will facilitate the veterans and their relatives.
• It will offer all government-to-customer services and also facilitate the
updating of pensioners' accounts on the SPARSH portal of veterans,
next of kin and dependents.
• SPARSH portal is being implemented by the Ministry of Defence to
meet the pension sanction and disbursement requirements for Armed
Forces viz. Army, Navy, Air Force and Defence Civilians.
• The Defence Pensioner will be given a completely transparent view of
his pension account through this portal, which will capture and
maintain a complete history of events and entitlements the pensioner
right from the date of commencement of pension to the date of
cessation of pension due to his/her last eligible beneficiary.
• This system will be administered by the Defence Accounts Department
through the Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pensions).

12. In September as per report __________was awarded the ‘Green

Railway Station’ certification with the highest rating of Platinum by the
Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).
A. Varanasi Railway Station
B. Hubbali Railway Station
C. Howrah Railway Station
D. Vijayawada Railway Station
E. Kanpur Railway Station

• Vijayawada Railway Station was awarded the ‘Green Railway Station’

certification with the highest rating of Platinum by the Indian Green
Building Council (IGBC).
• This is an upgradation of the station’s ratings, from gold in 2019 to
platinum in 2023.

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• The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) is part of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and was formed in the
year 2001.
• It is India's Premier certification body.
• The council offers a wide array of services, which include developing new green building rating programmes,
certification services and green building training programmes.
• The council also organises the Green Building Congress, its annual flagship event on green buildings.
• It is also among the 5 countries that are on the board of the World Green Building Council, discussing global issues
at COP and similar global platforms.
• The rating is based on six environmental categories, which include sustainable station facility, health, hygiene and
sanitation, energy efficiency, water efficiency, smart and green initiatives and innovation and development.
• Headquarter: Hyderabad.

13. In September as per report Minister of State for Defence released the Maritime Infrastructure Perspective Plan
(MIPP) ___________ at the 2nd edition of the biennial Naval Commanders Conference.
A. 2023-30
B. 2023-35
C. 2023-40
D. 2023-37
E. 2023-32

• The Minister of State for Defence released the

Maritime Infrastructure Perspective Plan (MIPP)
2023-37 at the 2nd edition of the biennial Naval
Commanders Conference recently.
• The IRS Rules and Regulations Handbook for
construction and classification of Naval
combatants has been revised since the previous
2015 edition to cater for technological
advancements and Aatmanirbharta
• MIPP aims to synchronize and enmesh the infrastructure requirements of the Navy through a comprehensive
perspective plan model for the next 15 years.
• The Plan Document is aligned with the Government’s vision on creation of sustainable infrastructure.
• It is also in compliances with broader policy directives on PM Gati Shakti project, disaster resilience, transition to
net zero, etc.

14. According to the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) report for 2023 by the University of Chicago which of the following is
the most polluted city in the world?
A. Gurugram
B. Dhaka
C. Lahore

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 D. Islamabad
E. Delhi

• The world’s 50 most polluted regions belong to the Northern Plains of India, showed the Air Quality Life Index
(AQLI) report for 2023 by the University of Chicago.
• Seven states and Union territories that include Bihar, Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and West
Bengal, comprise a majority of this region.
• They also face the greatest health burden due to particulate pollution in India.
• In north India, fine particulate air pollution (particulate matter 2.5) shortens lives by eight years.
• This underscores the outsized benefits effective pollution policy would have, allowing residents of north India to
gain 4.2 billion life years in total.
• Delhi is the most polluted city in India and the world.
• All of the 521.2 million people living in the Northern Plains — 38.9 per cent of India’s population — live in areas
where the annual average particulate pollution level is 17.3 times higher than the WHO guideline.
• The particulate pollution in the Northern Plains is exacerbated by geological and meteorological factors.
• The AQLI’s dust and sea salt-removed PM2.5 data implies that human activity plays a key role in generating the
severe particulate pollution that these residents face.
• AQLI is a pollution index that translates particulate air pollution into its impact on life expectancy.
• It is developed by the University of Chicago.
• The AQLI is rooted in research that quantifies the causal relationship between long-term human exposure to air
pollution and life expectancy.

15. In September as per report Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying recently laid the foundation of
Multi-Purpose Seaweed Park in ___________.
A. Karnataka
B. Odisha
C. Telangana
D. Kerala
E. Tamil Nadu

• Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying recently laid the foundation of Multi-Purpose Seaweed Park in
Tamil Nadu, on the 3rd day of the Sagar Parikrama Phase VIII.
• The Seaweed Park based on the hub-and-spoke model, aims to cultivate seaweed for creation of employment
opportunity for the coastal people.
• It will help in development of value-added seaweed products by supporting private sector in setting up seaweed
processing units in the proposed seaweed park.
• It envisages development of seaweed seed bank in collaboration with research institutes, and fisheries
department.
• It will aid in exploration of untapped seaweed potential in the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu through scientific
and traditional seaweed farming and development of R&D centres for production of quality seaweed.
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• The seaweed park will promote seaweed cultivation in 136 coastal fishing villages in 6 coastal districts of Tamil
Nadu.
• The park will also house many marine species that rely on seaweed for survival.
• Phase VIII programme will be conducted along the Kanniyakumari to Ramanathapuram through 4 coastal districts
of Tamil Nadu.

16. In September as per report India has created the world's first airliftable disaster hospital, known as 'Aarogya
Maitri Cube,' as part of the 'Aarogya Maitri' initiative under which of the following project.
A. Project ABHYAM
B. Project BHISHM
C. Project NIRVAN
D. Project DAKSH
E. Project Swasthya

• The Aarogya Maitri Cube was developed indigenously under Project BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog
Hita and Maitri).
• Key features: Modular design with 72 cubes, each containing essential equipment such as an operational theater,
mini-ICU, ventilators, blood test equipment, X-ray machine, cooking station, and provisions for food, water,
shelter, and power generation.
• It has survival capabilities with a special cage for 36 mini-cubes, providing supplies for 100 people to survive for
two days. Two master cubes can support up to 200 survivors.
• The Aarogya Maitri Cube is equipped to handle severe injuries, including bullet wounds and major bleeds, making
it a comprehensive disaster relief solution.

17. Ministry of Women and Child Development is celebrating the __________ Rashtriya Poshan Maah throughout
September 2023 to comprehensively tackle malnutrition.
A. 5th
B. 6th
C. 7th
D. 8th
E. 9th

• Ministry of Women and Child Development is celebrating the 6th Rashtriya Poshan Maah throughout September
2023 to comprehensively tackle malnutrition.
• It creates awareness about critical human life stages like pregnancy, infancy, childhood, and adolescence.
• The aim is to foster nutritional understanding across India through a theme centered on "Suposhit Bharat, Sakshar
Bharat, Sashakt Bharat" (Nutrition-rich India, Educated India, Empowered India).
• The objective is to comprehensively tackle malnutrition through a life-cycle approach, the cornerstone of Mission
Poshan 2.0.

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• The Prime Minister’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nutrition (POSHAN) Abhiyaan operates in mission mode to
combat the challenge of malnutrition.
• It is an important flagship program launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister on 8th March 2018, earlier known as
earlier known as National Nutrition Mission.
• It has sought to achieve improvement in nutritional status of children from 0-6 years by adopting a synergised and
result-oriented approach.
• The network of Anganwadi Centres (AWC) and Anganwadi workers (AWW), Accredited Social Health Activist
(ASHA) workers and Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANM), discharge frontline roles in nutrition and health delivery
under the Abhiyaan.

18. In September as per report Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) have announced a
strategic partnership to transform JLR’s digital estate and build a new, future-ready digital core valued at
__________million over the next five years.
A. £800 million
B. £700 million
C. £600 million
D. £500 million
E. £400 million

• Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) have announced a strategic partnership to transform
JLR’s digital estate and build a new, future-ready digital core. The partnership is valued at £800 million over the
next five years.
• TCS will leverage its deep domain expertise, proprietary platforms and vast partner ecosystem to help JLR enhance
its digital capacity, transform and simplify its digital estate, under the partnership.
• The partnership is a significant milestone in JLR’s Reimagine strategy, which aims to make the company a more
agile, efficient, and customer-centric organisation. The partnership will help JLR to achieve its digital
transformation goals and deliver a modern luxury experience for its customers.
• Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC is the holding company of Jaguar Land Rover Limited, also known as JLR, and is
a British multinational automobile manufacturer which produces luxury vehicles and sport utility vehicles.

19. In September as per report PepsiCo India announced to invest ₹778 crore to set up a greenfield foods
manufacturing facility in __________.
A. Mizoram
B. Manipur
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Assam
E. Bihar

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• PepsiCo India said it will invest ₹778 crore to set up a greenfield foods manufacturing facility in Assam. This will be
the company’s fifth snacks manufacturing facility in the country.
• Spread over 44.2 acres, the plant is proposed to be operational in 2025 and aims to provide direct and indirect
employment opportunities to 500 people.
• The company said it has also signed a tripartite MoU with Assam Skill Development Mission and Directorate of
Employment & Craftsman training for fostering women empowerment and creating a safe and supportive work
environment to enhance women employability in the region.
• The company is targeting atleast 75 per cent women representation at the plant and intends to set up its first
Community Learning Centre at Women’s ITI campus, Nalbari, to upskill women over the next two years.
• In recent times, the company has set up its largest foods manufacturing plant at Uttar Pradesh with total
investments of ₹1,022 crore.
• Ahmed ElSheikh, President, PepsiCo India.

20. In September as per report ____________ has launched ‘SimplySAVE Merchant Card’ for micro, small, and medium
enterprises (MSMEs), with the offer of short-term credit options and other exclusive benefits.
A. Paytm
B. PayNearBy
C. PhonePe
D. Pine Labs
E. SBI Card

• SBI Card has launched ‘SimplySAVE Merchant SBI Card’ for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), with
the offer of short-term credit options and other exclusive benefits.
• Dinesh Khara, Chairman, State Bank of India, said the SimplySAVE Merchant SBI Card addresses the need for easy
and timely access to formal credit by providing interest-free short-term credit to MSMEs.
• Abhijit Chakravorty, MD and CEO of SBI Card, said the company was committed to crafting specialised payment
solutions based on cardholders’ lifestyle and spending patterns.
• The SimplySAVE Merchant SBI Card operates on the RuPay network and can be linked to UPI for payments through
UPI-enabled third-party apps.

21. In September as per report ____________has introduced the Zenith + Super Premium Metal Credit Card, expanding
its range of banking solutions.
A. Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Ltd
B. Unity Small Finance Bank Ltd
C. Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd
D. Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Ltd
E. AU Small Finance Bank Ltd

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• AU Small Finance Bank Ltd has introduced the Zenith + Super Premium Metal Credit Card, expanding its range of
banking solutions.
• This credit card includes features like premium lounge access, personaliSed concierge services, and a welcome with
Premium Brand vouchers or Reward Points worth Rs 5000.
• One of the card’s highlight is the Forex markup of 0.99 per cent for international travel, making it advantageous
for global transactions.
• Cardholders can also indulge in exclusive dining experiences with a 1-year Taj Epicure Membership.
• AU Small Finance Bank Limited is an Indian small finance bank, based in Jaipur. It was founded as vehicle finance
company AU Financiers Ltd in 1996 and converted to a small finance bank on 19 April 2017.

22. In September as per report Union Ministry of Education signed an agreement with global software major
__________ to help children develop creative expression in classrooms upto 2027.
A. X
B. Microsoft
C. Meta
D. Google
E. Adobe

• The Union Ministry of Education signed an agreement with global software

major Adobe to help children develop creative expression in classrooms
using the application Adobe Express.
• Training and certification in creativity and digital literacy will be provided
to about 20 million students and 5,00,000 teachers by 2027 using Adobe
Express-based curriculum.
• Under the programme, Adobe will provide schools across the country with
free access to Adobe Express Premium and the professional development of
educators.
• Curriculum, training and certification based on Adobe Express tools and
capabilities will be rolled out to empower students and educators with
topics covering creativity, generative AI, design, animation, video and other
emerging technologies.
• Students and teachers will be able to use Express, which according to
Adobe, is an easy content creation application with generative AI
capabilities.

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