Weekly Current MCQs 21 May 23

In 2023, scientists deciphered the structure of the protein methyltransferase from the monkeypox virus. The first human case of monkeypox was recorded in which of the following countries?

Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Ocean Conference:

1. The host of the 6^th edition of the Conference is Myanmar.

2. The first edition of the Conference was held in Singapore.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Model Prisons Act, 2023 of India:

1. It includes provisions for security assessment and separation of prisoners.

2. It includes an individual sentencing scheme.

3. It includes the provision of separate accommodation for women prisoners and transgenders.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following ministries of India has launched the SAKSHAM Learning Management Information System?

Who among the following has been roped in to galvanise India to cheer our athletes headed to the Special Olympics in Berlin in 2023.

Which of the following has become the first state in the country to launch a state robotics framework?

World Migratory Bird Day is held in which of the following months every year?

Consider the following statements on Storm Shadow Missile:

1) It is a long-range cruise missile with stealth capabilities, jointly developed by the UK and France.

2) Able to be operated in extreme conditions, the weapon offers operators a highly flexible, deep-strike capability based on a sophisticated mission planning system.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following cities is hosting the second meeting of the Culture Group under G-20?

Which of the following statements on “National Manufacturing Innovation Survey (NMIS) 2021-22” is/are correct?

What is the full form of ONDC?

Who among the following has been chosen to be appointed as the new Director of CBI in May 2023?

When is the International Day of Families celebrated annually?

Which warship reached Batam, Indonesia to participate in the 4th edition of Indo-Indonesia bilateral exercise Samudra Shakti-23?

According to the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center's flagship annual report Internal Displacement 2023, what is the percentage increase in the number of people displaced by disasters in 2022 as compared to 2021?

Which union ministry launched the grand campaign 'My Life, My Clean City'?

Which of the following state/Union Territory launched the 'State Robotics Framework'?

Which date is observed as National Dengue Prevention Day every year?

Where was the first ministerial meeting of the India-EU Trade and Technology Council held in May 2023?

The United States of America proposed to consider advance notices of tariff changes and export restrictions by the member countries of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. Which among the following countries is not a member of the Framework?

The wholesale price index in India fell to negative, in April 2023, for the first time since July 2020. Consider the following statements in this regard:

1. The base year of the wholesale price index is 2018-19.

2. The Index includes primary goods, fuel and electricity, and manufactured products.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In May 2023, which of the following Indian Naval ships sailed from Sihanoukville in Cambodia after making port calls in the country as part of the Indian Navy's deployment in ASEAN countries?

The Government of India has launched "Meri LiFEF" (My Life) mobile application for which of the following objectives?

 The Union Culture Ministry is launching the 'Adopt a Heritage' or 'Smarak Mitra' scheme. Which of the following are included in the scheme?

1. Public sector companies

2. private sector firms

3. Individuals

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

The Government of India launched a portal known as Sanchar Sathi. What is its objective?

Which of the following statements on Mahila Samman Certificate is/are correct?

What was the rank of Mumbai in Knight Frank’s India report titled 'Prime Global Cities Index Q1 2023'?

Kiru Hydro-Electric Power Project is being developed on which river?

When is the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day celebrated annually?

Consider the following statements on London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR):

1) It is a benchmark interest rate at which major global banks lend to one another in the international interbank market for short-term loans.

2) It is Administered by ICE Benchmark Administration (IBA), regulated by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?