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1. Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya has launched PLASTINDIA 2023.
A) PLASTINDIA refers to a series of exhibitions under the Plastindia Foundation, which will hold the 11th International Plastics Exhibition, Conference and Convention from 1st-5th February, 2023 at ITPO Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
B) The exhibition will provide opportunities for employment generation, facilitate the growth of the Indian plastic industry and make India a hub for sourcing plastic for global needs.
2. France’s Naval Group announced that it is withdrawing from the Indian Navy’s P-75I submarine project.
A) The Project 75 (India)-class submarines (P-75I) are a planned class of diesel-electric submarines, which are to be built for the Indian Navy.
B) Under this project, the Indian Navy intends to acquire six conventional, diesel-electric attack submarines, which will also feature advanced capabilities – including air-independent propulsion (AIP), and anti-ship warfare (AShW), and other features.
3. The first two-day International Research Conference on Insolvency and Bankruptcy was recently organized in India.
A) The conference was organized by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), jointly with the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA).
B) The Minister of State for Statistics and Programme Implementation praised the significant contribution Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016 made by establishing an effective ecosystem for insolvency resolution in the Indian economy.
4. World Tuna Day is observed On the 2nd of May annually.
A) This day is celebrated to raise awareness about the Tuna fish.
B) This day also looks to educate the world about how tuna fish have been listed in the endangered species category as it has a high demand.
C) Tuna fish are important for developing as well as developed countries as they are a significant source of food and they also have high nutritional value.
5. Google has recently appointed a former Modi think-tank official as India policy head.
A) Alphabet Inc’s Google has hired a new public policy head in India, Archana Gulati.
B) Gulati is a long-term Indian government employee, having worked until March 2021 as a joint secretary for digital communications at Modi’s federal think tank, Niti Aayog.
6. Edtech giant ‘upGrad’ partners with Golden Gate University – San Francisco to continue its global expansion.
A) The partnership offers over $100M in scholarships to students across geographies and introduces 8 new online programs for the global workforce in the areas of Management and Law.
B) The global Edtech company and Golden Gate University are jointly awarding more than USD 100Mn scholarships; 5000+ students will be given a 70% scholarship on the tuition fee for these Bachelors, Masters & Doctorate programs.
7. The Hyderabad Metro has launched an electronics and technology mall ‘in tune with the city’s tech DNA’.
A) Attached to the Hi-Tec City metro station through a skywalk, e-Galleria is promised to be a one-stop hub for the tech-savvy and also has a shopping mall and a food court.
B) This new avatar will help us in harnessing the support and loyalty of brands and opportunity to grow together and develop a sustainably brighter future both for businesses and the city of Hyderabad.
8. Reserve Bank of India hikes policy rates; The repo rate has increased by 40 basis points and the cash reserve ratio by 50 bps.
A) Consequently, the standing deposit facility (SDF) rate is adjusted to 4.15% and the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate to 4.65%.
B) The RBI said since the MPC’s meeting in April 2022, disruptions, shortages and escalating prices induced by geopolitical tensions and sanctions have persisted and downside risks have risen.
