1. Max Verstappen has won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix by defeating whom?
(A) Charles Leclerc
(B) Carlos Sainz Jr
(C) Sergio Pérez
(D) Lewis Hamilton
(E) Michael Schumacher
Solution: Option A.)
Ans (A)
Max Verstappen has won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023 by beating Charles Leclerc.
Verstappen finished ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Mercedes driver George Russell, and also collected a bonus point for the fastest lap.
Recent Grand Prix Winner –
Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023 – Max Verstappen
Brazilian Grand Prix 2023 – Max Verstappen
Sao Paulo Grand Prix 2023 – Max Verstappen
Italian Grand Prix 2023 – Max Verstappen
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2023 – Sergio Pérez
Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2023 – Sergio Pérez
Singapore Grand Prix 2023 – Carlos Sainz
2. What percentage reduction in emissions has the IEA proposed by 2030 for a 1.5 degrees Celsius scenario?
(A) 60% reduction in emissions by 2050
(B) 60% reduction in emissions by 2030
(C) 30% reduction in emissions by 2030
(D) 30% reduction in emissions by 2050
(E) 75% reduction in emissions by 2050
Solution: Option B.)
Ans (B)
The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently released a report, highlighting the critical need for a substantial decline in global demand for oil and gas to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2050.
To align with a 1.5 degrees Celsius scenario, the IEA emphasizes the necessity of cutting emissions by more than 60 percent by 2030 from today’s levels.
Additionally, the report highlights the imperative for global oil and gas operations to achieve near-zero emissions intensity by the early 2040s.
Notably, 60 percent of this investment is concentrated in just four companies, prompting a call for a broader and more concerted effort across the entire sector.
3. Name the Irish author, who has won the 2023 Booker prize for his novel “Prophet Song”?
(A) Chetna Maroo
(B) Sarah Bernstein
(C) Paul Lynch
(D) Elaine Feeney
(E) Jonathan Escoffery
Solution: Option C.)
Ans (C)
Paul Lynch, who is an Irish author, won the 2023 Booker prize for his fifth novel “Prophet Song”.
He beaten London-based Indian-origin author Chetna Maroo’s debut novel “Western Lane”.
The novel, Lynch’s fifth, seeks to show the unrest in Western democracies and their indifference towards disasters such as the implosion of Syria.
The author receives £50,000 and was presented with his trophy.
Last year, Shehan Karunatilaka won the Booker prize for ‘The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida,’ whose story centres on Sri Lankan civil war.
Shortlist Category –
The Bee Sting
Western Lane
Prophet Song
This Other Eden
If I Survive You
Study for Obedience
4. Which company has won the second prize in the “Annual Report” category at the “PRSI National Awards” 2023?
(A) NTPC Limited
(B) Power Grid
(C) THDC India
(D) NHPC Limited
(E) ONGC
Solution: Option D.)
Ans (D)
NHPC Limited has secured the second prize in the “Annual Report” category at the “PRSI National Awards 2023”.
This accolade was bestowed upon NHPC during the International Public Relations Festival hosted by the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI) from November 2023, in New Delhi.
The award specifically acknowledges the exceptional quality, layout, and design of NHPC’s Annual Report for the fiscal year 2022-23.
NHPC has earned recognition as a Mini Ratna Category-I Enterprise, a prestigious designation conferred by the Government of India.
Baira Suil Power Station was NHPC Limited’s first hydroelectric project, located in the Salooni Tehsil of Chamba district.
5. Who has been appointed as the captain of Gujarat Titans for IPL 2024?
(A) Hardik Pandya
(B) Shubman Gill
(C) David Miller
(D) Kane Williamson
(E) Matthew Wade
Solution: Option B.)
Ans (B)
Gujarat Titans have named Shubman Gill as the captain for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season.
This decision follows the departure of all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who was traded to Mumbai Indians.
Shubman Gill, initially making his mark with the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2018, joined Gujarat Titans in 2021 for a substantial sum of Rs 7 crore.
Gujarat Titans made history in the 2022 IPL by clinching the title in their debut season.
6. India’s largest tiger reserve will set Up in which district of Madhya Pradesh?
(A) Sagar
(B) Bhopal
(C) Damoh
(D) Dewas
(E) Tikamgarh
Solution: Option C.)
Ans (C)
Damoh district in Madhya Pradesh is poised to become the home of the country’s largest tiger reserve.
The central government has greenlit the merger of Noradehi Sanctuary with the Durgavati Sanctuary in Damoh.
This will create an expansive tiger reserve spanning an impressive 2,300 square kilometers.
Damoh’s Forest Divisional Officer, MS Uikey, emphasizes the significance of the tiger reserve in safeguarding the existing tiger population of 16.
The tiger reserve is strategically located around the Jabera area.
The existing tiger population in Damoh stands at 16.
7. Robert Shetkintong has been designated as the next High Commissioner of India to which country?
(A) Mozambique
(B) Ethiopia
(C) Sudan
(D) Nigeria
(E) Zimbabwe
Solution: Option A.)
Ans (A)
Robert Shetkintong has been designated as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Mozambique.
He is the current Ambassador of India to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
Belonging to the 2001 batch of the Indian Foreign Service, Shetkintong’s career has been marked by dedication and excellence.
In the Commonwealth of Nations, a high commissioner is the senior diplomat (ranking as an ambassador) in charge of the diplomatic mission of one Commonwealth government to another. In this usage, a Commonwealth nation’s high commission is its embassy to another Commonwealth nation.
8. Who has become first Indian shooter to won a medal in 25m Rapid Fire at ISSF World Cup Final?
(A) Sudhakar Dalela
(B) Alok Ranjan Jha
(C) Rajkumar Shrivastava
(D) Anish Bhanwala
(E) Man Mohan Bhanot
Solution: Option D.)
Ans (D)
Anish Bhanwala become the first Indian shooter to clinch a medal in the men’s 25m Rapid Fire event at the ISSF World Cup Final.
This accomplishment surpassed the efforts of past Indian shooters like Vijay Kumar in 2009 and Gurpreet Singh in 2015, who had reached the final but fell short of claiming a medal.
Anish’s journey to success began with winning the national championship in 2017, competing against formidable opponents such as Vijay Kumar.
The same year, he became the junior world champion and successfully defended his title in 2018.
The Gold Coast Commonwealth Games marked another milestone in his career as he secured a medal, signaling his emergence at the senior level.
9. Union Minister Hardeep Puri has Inaugurated the second floating CNG station in which city?
(A) Mirzapur
(B) Haridwar
(C) Varanasi
(D) Kanpur
(E) Meerut
Solution: Option C.)
Ans (C)
Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri has inaugurated the city’s second floating Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mobile Refueling Unit (MRU) station at Ravidas Ghat.
Developed by GAIL (India) Limited, this initiative signifies a significant stride in adopting sustainable energy solutions.
Both the Namo Ghat and Ravidas Ghat floating CNG stations were developed by GAIL (India) Limited, a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
The total cost of developing these stations amounts to approximately Rs 17.5 crore.
10. Recently, Uttar Pradesh governement has declared which day as “no non-veg day”?
(A) November 22
(B) November 23
(C) November 24
(D) November 25
(E) November 26
Solution: Option D.)
Ans (D)
Uttar Pradesh government recently declared “November 25” as “no non-veg day” in commemoration of the birth anniversary of Sadhu TL Vaswani, a prominent advocate for a vegetarian lifestyle.
This decision involves the closure of all slaughterhouses and meat shops in the state on that day.
The state’s initiative to declare November 25 as a “no non-veg day” aligns with the broader tradition of honoring individuals who championed the philosophy of non-violence.