Monthly Current Affairs_May 2023 for UPPSC Exams

Question 1

According to the latest market analysis by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), India is fast emerging as a major global aviation market. The headquarters of the IATA is situated in which of the following countries?

Question 2

Andhra Pradesh police have asked the people to be wary of "bluebugging." What is bluebugging?

Question 3

The Government of India has approved National Green Hydrogen Mission. Consider the following statements in this regard:

1. It focuses on targeting the import of electrolyzers to produce green hydrogen.

2. The mission will initially facilitate the public sector and later on the private sector will be included in it.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 4

‘Paalan 1000 – The First 1000 Days Journey' is related to which of the following?

Question 5

The Lysosomal Storage Disorders Support Society sought the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s immediate intervention for the treatment of Fabry Disease patients. Fabry Disease is caused by which of the following?

Question 6

A Dark Night Sky Reserve is being set up at Hanle village. Consider the following statements in this regard:

1. It is the first Dark Night Sky Reserve in India.

2. It is being set up in Arunachal Pradesh.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 7

International Labour Day, popularly known as International Workers' Day or May Day is observed on which of the following dates?

Question 8

Consider the following statements on monkeypox virus:

1) Monkeypox virus is an orthopoxvirus, a genus of viruses that also include variola virus, which causes smallpox.

2) Monkeypox is a zoonosis, i.e. a disease that spreads from infected animals to humans.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 9

Which of the following statements on Yellow fever is/are correct?

Question 10

Where will be the first ever ASEAN-India maritime exercise (AIME-2023)?

Question 11

Where is the headquarter of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) situated?

Question 12

When is the World Tuna Day celebrated annually?

Question 13

The "Future of Jobs" report is released by which organization?

Question 14

By whom was the 'Buland Bharat' exercise organised?

Question 15

In which year was the 'Startup India seed fund' started?

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding 5th Poshan Pakhwada celebrations.

1) The theme of this year's Poshan Pakhwada 2023 is "Nutrition for All: Together Towards a Healthy India".

2) With the year 2023 being declared as the International Year of Millets, the focus of this year's Nutrition Fortnight will be on popularising 'Sri Anna', the mother of all cereals, as a valuable asset to combat malnutrition.

3) Poshan Pakhwada 2023 was organised by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

Select the correct statements using the code given below.

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Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding world asthma day.

1) World Asthma Day is an annual event celebrated on the first Tuesday of May.

2) It aims to raise awareness and encourage better management and care of asthma globally.

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Question 18

Which of the following city will host the 'QUAD Summit 2023'?

Question 19

United States of America (US) has nominated Ajay Banga to lead the World Bank. Consider the following statements about him:

1). He was the honorary president of the International Chamber of Commerce.

2). He was the Chief Executive Officer of Mastercard.

3). He is the President of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 20

“Vivad se Vishwas I” is related to which of the following sectors?

Question 21

India is going to launch its composite index next year to measure the impact of heat on its population. Consider the following statements in this regard:

1). It will take into account air temperature and relative humidity.

2). It will consider wind and duration of exposure.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 22

The Prime Minister of India has launched the "Mission Karmayogi". It belongs to which of the following?

Question 23

India's first undersea tunnel is being built at which following cities?

Question 24

Which of the following statements is incorrect about the Chenab railway bridge?

Question 25

The cyclone Mocha is expected to form in which of the following water bodies?

Question 26

Coal Miners' Day is observed every year on which of the following days?

Question 27

Consider the following statements on ‘Machines Can See 2023’ Summit:

1) The UAE government launched the 'Machines Can Sea 2023' summit in Dubai, one of the first international conferences in Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the region.

2) The conference aims to bring together experts from around the world to discuss the future of AI and its potential to contribute to the UAE's vision of creating the next Silicon Valley.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 28

Washington Declaration was announced on the completion of 70 years of bilateral relations of USA with which country?

Question 29

Which of the following banks has recently announced the Innovative Financial Facility for Climate in Asia and the Pacific (IF-CAP)?

Question 30

Who recently won the Doha Diamond League title 2023 (Javelin Throw)?

Question 31

In which of the following states, India’s first multinational logistics park will be established?

Question 32

When is the World Athletics Day celebrated annually?

Question 33

In which of the following states the International Institute of Population Sciences (IIPS) is located?

Question 34

Consider the following statements regarding Black Sea Grain Initiative.

1) The deal brokered by the United Nations and Turkey was signed in Istanbul, Turkey in July 2022

2) This initiative allowed the export of fertilizer, including grains, other foods and ammonia, to resume through a safe maritime humanitarian corridor from three major Ukrainian ports: Chornomorsk, Odessa, and Yuzhny.

3) A JCC was set up to monitor the implementation of the initiative. The JCC center is held in Istanbul and includes representatives from Russia, Turkey, Ukraine and the United Nations. The United Nations serves as the secretariat of the Centre.

Select the correct statements using the code given below.

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Question 35

In which year was Syria suspended from the Arab League?

Question 36

River-Cities Alliance global symposium was organised by?

Question 37

Which project was established on 24 April 1961 as a result of an agreement between the third King of Bhutan, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, and the then Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru?

Question 38

Which of the following state has launched the 'Adarsh Colony Initiative'?

Question 39

Title 42 was in news. What is it?

Question 40

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first-ever respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine developed by pharmaceutical company GSK for use in people 60 years and older. The GSK company is based in which of the following countries?

Question 41

Who among the following won the Pulitzer Prize 2023 for music for album 'Omar'?

Question 42

Which among the following organisations has introduced an online training programme known as START?

Question 43

Consider the following statements regarding the PM CARES Fund has been set up by the Government of India:

1). It is a public authority.

2). It is to provide assistance and relief in an emergency.

3). Prime Minister is the ex-officio Chairman of the Fund.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 44

Which of the following is going to promote the use of nano fertilizers like Nano Urea and Nano DAP using drones and Artificial Intelligence technologies at all India level in technical collaboration with agricultural universities and technical institutes?

Question 45

The Heritage Centre of the Indian Air Force was inaugurated in May 2023 in which of the following cities?

Question 46

World Thalassaemia Day is observed every year on which of the following dates?

Question 47

Consider the following statements on ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise:

1) AIME-2023 is the first time India has joined the exercise with ASEAN, though there have been separate exercises with ASEAN countries.

2) Two major warships of the Indian Navy - indigenously built destroyer INS Delhi and the recently built Shivalik-class advanced stealth frigate INS Satpura are part of the exercise.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 48

Which of the following companies has topped the recently released Everest annual ITS rankings?

Question 49

Which of the following cities is hosting the 1^st Global Buddhist Summit?

Question 50

‘Har Ghar Dastak’ campaign 2.0 is aimed at which of the following?

Question 51

Which of the following bodies has recently banned 5 entities for front-running in the stock market?

Question 52

When is the International Day of Argania celebrated annually?

Question 53

Indian Navy and Royal Thai Navy conducted which edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) from May 3 to May 10, 2023?

Question 54

Consider the following statements regarding iDrone initiative.

1) The project ‘i-DRONE’(ICMR’s Drone Response and Outreach for North East) assessed the feasibility of using drone to deliver vaccines and medical supply.

2) This was carried out in difficult geographical terrains including land, island, foothills and across the hills.

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Question 55

Consider the following statements regarding Mission Amrit Sarovar.

1) Mission Amrit Sarovar has been launched on 24th April 2022 with an objective to harvest and conserve water for future generation.

2) Mission Amrit Sarovar is based on “Whole of Government” approach with the participation from the Ministry of Rural Development, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change and technical organisations.

Select the correct statements using the code given below.

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Question 56

Saksham Learning Management Information System has been launched by which ministry?

Question 57

Which ministry launched 'Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi' to ensure early childhood care and education?

Question 58

When is National Technology Day celebrated?

Question 59

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?