Daily Current Affairs Quiz: May 18, 2023

Solution: option b.)

New research has revealed 62 new moons that orbit Saturn, bringing the total number of natural satellites, Saturn officially counted to 145 In contrast, the number of Jupiter’s moons, 95, has been confirmed by the International Astronomical Union (IAU).
NASA’s upcoming Dragonfly mission, which is scheduled to launch in 2027 has the potential to allow for close-up observations of at least one of Saturn’s smaller outer moons.
The study also mentioned a new way to find dimmer and smaller satellites called “shift and stack.”

Solution: option c.)

On Wednesday, Skoda India’s dealer Stellar Skoda announced legendary cricketer Kapil Dev as its brand icon for Stellar Skoda in Gujarat.
The company aims to leverage the iconic association with the cricketing legend and celebrate 40 years of India’s landmark world cup win and expects to drive brand growth in the Market.

Stellar Skoda MD: Rupen Mayur Modi

Solution: option a.)

Gajraj Corps of the Indian Army conducted a Joint Flood Relief ‘Exercise Jal Rahat’ at Hagrama Bridge on Manas River, Assam to validate joint drills and coordinate preparedness by multi-agency flood relief columns.
Apart from Indian Army- SSB, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) and police representatives took part. The event included coordination and rehearsals for rescue missions of people from inundated areas by joint efforts of the Army, NDRF and SDRF specialist teams.

Solution: option c.)
Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran has been given France’s highest civilian award Chevalier de la Legion d’honneur for his contributions to strengthening the trade relationship between India and France.
French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna gave the award to Mr Chandrasekaran on behalf of the French President on Tuesday evening.
Our Chairman N Chandrasekaran receives the Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur from French Minister for Europe & Foreign Affairs @MinColonna. He has been conferred the highest civilian award in France for his contributions to strengthening the trade relationship between India & France.

France Capital: Paris
France Currency: Euro
France President: Emmanuel Macron

Solution: option d.)
PM Modi will inaugurate the International Museum Expo 2023 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi on 18 May 2023.
He will also unveil several key initiatives, including the Mascot, a Graphic Novel titled ‘A Day at the Museum’, the Pocket Map of Kartavya Path, and Museum Cards.
The Mascot is an artistic representation inspired by the iconic Dancing Girl sculpture in the Channapatnam art style. Indian Museums Directory serves as a comprehensive survey of museums in India.

Solution: option a.)

To showcase this rich cultural heritage, the government of India has announced plans to build the Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum at the iconic North and South blocks of the national capital.
The plans for this museum will be unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 18 The name is derived from Sanskrit, meaning “everlasting India.”
The museum is expected to cover an area of 1.17 lakh sq mts with 950 rooms spread over a basement, ground, and two more floors. The Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum will showcase India’s rich civilizational culture of 5,000-plus years.

Solution: option a.)

In 1997, during a speech made at Morgan State University, the president of the day Bill Clinton asked for experts and scientists around the world to work towards creating a vaccine for AIDS.
He said that this would be the only way to limit its spread and eventually wipe it out. World Aids Vaccine Day takes place on May 18th. The first was observed on May 18 in 1998. One year exactly after Clinton’s speech.

Solution: option b.)

Union Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnav launched the Sanchar Saathi portal during a function in New Delhi. Sanchar Saathi Portal aims to empower mobile phone users by providing essential services.
Essential Services: The portal provides services such as tracking and blocking lost mobile phones. Citizen-centric: The Sanchar Saathi portal focuses on the needs and requirements of mobile phone users. Accessibility: The Portal has been designed to be easily accessible to all users.

About Sanchar Saathi Portal: It is an initiative developed by the Department of Telecom. It allows citizens to control the connections associated with their names.
The portal consists of three modules to enhance security and reduce fraudulent activities.
The purpose of the Central Equipment Identity Register is to block lost or stolen mobiles. Knowing your mobile connection section provides an easy way to cut unnecessary connections

Solution: option a.)

The Jal Jeevan Mission, a flagship program launched by the Government of India, has achieved a significant milestone by providing 12 crore tap water connections across the country.
This achievement marks a major step towards ensuring access to clean drinking water for every household.
At the time of the announcement of the launch of JJM only 3.23 Crore (16.64%) households in villages had access to piped water connection. Goa, Haryana, Punjab, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Puducherry, D&NH, and D&D are ‘Har Ghar Jal’ certified States/UTs.
100% tap water coverage To date, 5 states (Goa, Telangana, Haryana, Gujarat, and Punjab) and 3 union territories (Puducherry, Daman and Diu, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Andaman and Nicobar Islands) have reported 100% coverage.
Jal Jeevan Mission is a flagship program of the Government of India which was announced from the ramparts of Red Fort by the Prime Minister on August 15, 2019.

Solution: option c.)

UAE’s Sharjah Police launched a traffic campaign, “Stay in your Lane” in May to curb road lane violations.
The campaign aims to improve traffic culture among drivers and other road users by increasing awareness and promoting adherence to traffic rules and instructions.
Capital – Abu Dhabi
Currency – Dirham
President – Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Prime Minister – Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Official language -Arabic

Solution: option b.)

Laos will Host the Summit in January 2024. The theme of the forum will be “Quality and Responsible Tourism — Sustaining ASEAN Future”.
Previously, Laos hosted the ASEAN Tourism Forum in 2004 and 2013.
The Lao government is working to promote the country’s potential as a nature-based tourism destination.

Laos Capital: Vientiane
Laos Currency: Laotian Kip
Laos President: Thongloun Sisoulith

Solution: option b.)

Under the 50 start-ups exchange program between India and Bangladesh, the first group of 10 start-up companies returned to Dhaka after completing a successful five-day visit to India from 8-12 May 2023.
Under this program, 50 Startups from Bangladesh and 50 Startups from India will exchange visits to each other’s countries.
Reason: To explore partnerships, expand business relations, share experience and knowledge, and expand youth and entrepreneurial cooperation.

Bangladesh Capital: Dhaka
Bangladesh Currency: Taka
Bangladesh President: Sheikh Haseena

Solution: option d.)

The incumbent BSF Director General Pankaj Kumar Singh will retire on 31 December 2022.
▪ Sujoy Lal Thaosen is a 1988 batch officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre and he will hold the ‘additional charge’ of BSF DG till the appointment of a regular DG of BSF or until further orders.
▪ Pankaj Kumar Singh’s BSF appointment last year created a history where for the first time a son and father held the top post of a paramilitary force in the country.
▪ His father and retired IPS officer of the 1959 batch, Prakash Singh, also headed the BSF as its DG from June 1993 to January 1994.

Defence Appointments :
➢ Army Chief– Gen Manoj Pandey
➢ Anil Chauhan Chief of Defence Staff
➢ Naval Chief- Admiral R. Hari Kumar.
➢ Air Chief– Vivek Ram Chaudhari (27th)
➢ IB- Tapan Deka ➢ BSF- Sujoy Lal Thaosen
➢ CRPF- Sujoy Lal Thaosen
➢ NIA: Dinkar Gupta
➢ ITBP- Anish Dayal Singh
➢ NSG– M A Ganapathy
➢ NDRF- Atul Karwal

Solution: option b.)

▪ Chief secretary Durga Shankar Mishra inaugurated an online rural education program ‘Pahal’ at Government UP Sainik Inter College, Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow.
▪ This program has been prepared by the Department of secondary education in collaboration with IIT Kanpur.
▪ The initiative aims to provide educational opportunities to rural children who have limited access to quality education.
▪ ‘Pahal’ is designed to bridge the education gap between rural and urban areas.

Uttar Pradesh Capital: Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh CM: Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Governor: Anandiben Patel