This is the current affairs of 12 & 13 May 2023. Here are 10 questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
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1. India’s first pod taxi will start in which state?
a. Maharashtra
b. Uttar Pradesh
c. Delhi
d. Bihar
Answer: b. Uttar Pradesh
– India’s first pod taxi will be launched in Uttar Pradesh.
– The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Authority has approved the revised project of the country’s first pod taxi.
– The pod taxi will run between Jewar airport in Noida and Film City.
– After receiving approval from the Uttar Pradesh government, its construction will begin.
– The estimated cost of this project is around 810 crore rupees.
What will be its route?
– It will connect the Jewar airport in Noida to Sector 21.
– Around 37 thousand people will be able to travel daily on this pod taxi.
– It will be around 12-14 kilometers long and will have 12 stations.
When will the pod taxi start?
– It is expected to be completed by the end of next year, i.e. 2024.
What is a pod taxi?
– It is an electric vehicle that operates without a driver.
– It works like an automatic car and the number of passengers will be fixed.
– Due to its higher speed, people reach their destinations faster.
– It runs on a steel frame built above the road.
– It is considered better for the environment.
– It is being used in many countries.
Uttar Pradesh
– Chief Minister: Yogi Adityanath
– Governor: Anandiben Patel
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2. Which new transport aircraft will join the fleet of the Indian Air Force, whose trials took place in May 2023?
a. KC-46
b. C-295
c. C-390
d. CL-650
Answer: b. C-295
– Another aircraft is going to be included in the Indian Air Force.
– It is the C-295. A total of 56 (C-295) aircraft will be provided to the Air Force.
– It will replace the transport aircraft IL-76 and AN-32.
– It is manufactured in Spain and made by Airbus.
– This is a medium tactical transport aircraft.
– Initially, it was made by the Spanish company CASA. Now it is manufactured by Airbus.
– The Indian Army already has 9 transport planes.
– The big news is that its production will now also take place in India.
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3. Which Indian company got the responsibility of making C-295?
a. Reliance
b. Adani
c. Tata
d. DRDO
Answer: c. Tata
– Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) will manufacture it in India.
– Its production will take place in Gujarat.
– A total of 56 (C-295) aircraft will be manufactured. The first 16 aircraft will be manufactured in Spain and the remaining 40 will be manufactured in India.
– It has been used in Canada, Poland, Egypt, and Spain.
– Now, it will also be used in India.
Special features of C-295 transport aircraft:
– Unlike other transport aircraft, it does not require 4 or 5 crew members, only two pilots are needed.
– It can carry 73 soldiers, 48 paratroopers or 12 stretchers.
– It can easily take off and land on short runways.
– It can fly up to 844 meters long runway and land up to 420 meters.
– In-flight refueling is possible.
– It can hold up to 7650 liters of fuel at once.
– It can go anywhere with a weight of up to 9250 kilograms.
– Its height is 28.5 feet.
– It has two six-bladed engines.
– It can fly up to 13,000 feet with one engine.
– Its range is from 1277 kilometers to 4587 kilometers.
– Its range can increase or decrease based on the aircraft’s weight.
– It can fly up to a height of 13,533 feet with one engine.
– And it can reach up to 30,003 feet with both engines working.
– It can also be equipped with some weapons.
Who will be replaced by the new transport aircraft
– The C-295 aircraft will replace the IL-76 and AN-32.
– The Indian Air Force has 17 IL-76 aircraft.
It was made by the Soviet Union. Its first flight was in 1971.
– It is used to transport soldiers.
– It can also be converted into a tanker. It flies with four engines and is operated by five people.
– Its range is 9300 kilometers.
– It can reach a height of 43,000 feet. A runway that is 450 meters long is required for landing.
AN-32
– India has 103 aircraft of this type. It is a turboprop twin engine transport aircraft.
– It made its first flight in 1976.
– So far, 373 aircraft have been built, and it has several variants.
– It is flown by four crew members. It can carry 42 paratroopers or 50 passengers or 24 patients.
– It is 78 feet long and 28.8 feet tall.
– It can fly at a speed of 530 kilometers per hour.
– Its range is 2500 kilometers. It can reach an altitude of up to 31,200 feet.
– Indian Air Force Chief – Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari.
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4. The Supreme Court has put a stay on the promotion of 68 judges, including the judge who punished Rahul Gandhi, this is the matter of which state?
a. Uttar Pradesh
b. Rajasthan
c. Madhya Pradesh
d. Gujarat
Answer: d. Gujarat
– The Supreme Court has put a stay on the promotion of 68 judges of Gujarat’s lower courts on May 12, 2023.
– The Supreme Court has ordered that the judges who have been promoted for now should be sent back to their original positions (old posts).
– Among these judges, Harish Varma, who had held Rahul Gandhi guilty in a defamation case, is also included.
What is the matter?
– Petitioners Senior Civil Judge cadre Judicial Officer Ravi Kumar Mehta and Sachin Mehta have claimed that there are several judges who have scored higher marks in the promotion exam, but their selection was not made. Instead, a candidate who scored fewer marks than them was promoted.
– All those who got promoted are currently undergoing training at the Gujarat Judicial Academy.
Supreme Court’s decision
– Justice MR Shah stated that as per the recruitment rules, the criteria for promotion is merit, seniority and suitability test.
– Therefore, it is clear that the orders issued by the state government are in violation of the Supreme Court’s orders.
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5. Where will the three-day International Museum Expo 2023 be organized?
a. Mumbai
b. New Delhi
c. Goa
d. Bangalore
Answer: b. New Delhi
– This event will be held from May 18 to May 20 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.
– Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil the plan for the new museum in the North and South Blocks on May 18.
– To raise awareness about the museum, prominent figures launched a mobile van called “Museum on Wheels” with a green flag.
What are the North and South Blocks?
– These are buildings within the Central Secretariat complex built during the 1930s.
– South Block houses the Prime Minister’s office, Ministry of External Affairs, and Ministry of Defence.
– North Block houses the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Finance.
International Museum Expo 2023
– Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy said that this is a historic event of its kind.
– This is the first time the government will showcase new technology and initiatives for museum development.
– This initiative is taken to celebrate the 47th International Museum Day under the second phase of the celebration of the Amrit Mahotsav of Independence.
– This event invites Indian professionals and experts from around the world to participate in its workshops and masterclasses.
How many museums have been established so far?
– The Ministry of Culture has established 383 museums so far.
– Of these, 145 museums were started under the leadership and vision of PM Narendra Modi in the last 9 years.
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6. Which country’s football player Antonio Carbajal passed away on 9th May 2023?
a. Mexico
b. Spain
c. France
d. Argentina
Answer: a. Mexico
– They were 93 years old, the Mexican Soccer Federation confirmed their death.
– They were struggling with blood pressure problems.
Antonio Carbajal
– He was born in 1929 in Mexico City.
– He was also known as “La Tota”.
– He began his professional career in 1950.
– He was one of the greats in football.
– He was the first Mexican player to participate in five World Cups.
– He played for Mexico in 11 World Cup matches from 1950-66.
– He was the president of the Mexican Football Federation from 1988 to 1994.
– He played for Leon from 1950-56 and won titles in 1952 and 1956.
Mexican Football Federation
– Founded: August 23, 1922
– Location: Mexico
– President: Yon de Luisa
– FIFA establishment: 1929
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7. Which became the first state in the country to implement ‘right to walk’?
a. Uttar Pradesh
b. Haryana
c. Punjab
d. Rajasthan
Answer: c. Punjab
– The Punjab government enforced this right in May 2023.
Why was this right enforced?
– According to The Times of India, there has been a continuous increase in the deaths of pedestrians and cyclists.
– Therefore, the Punjab government has enforced this right.
In future, expansion of existing roads
– Punjab’s chief secretary, Vijay Kumar Janjua, has written a letter to the Punjab government’s traffic advisor, Navdeep Asija.
– “All existing roads should be expanded and new roads should be constructed in the future. It should be mandatory for all road departments and agencies to provide bicycle tracks and footpaths,” he wrote.
– Pedestrian paths and bicycle tracks should be created everywhere.
The encroachments on the footpaths will be removed
– Wherever there are encroachments on footpaths in Punjab, they will be removed by the local administration.
– A campaign will be launched for the “Right to Walk” because footpaths are meant for walking, not for encroachments.
Punjab
– Capital: Chandigarh
– Governor: Banwarilal Purohit
– Chief Minister: Bhagwant Mann
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8. When is the International Plant Health Day observed?
a. 11 May
b. 12 May
c. 13 May
d. 14 May
Answer: b. 12 May
– The United Nations General Assembly had adopted this day in the year 2020.
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9. When is International Nurses Day celebrated?
a. 11 May
b. 12 May
c. 13 May
d. 14 May
Answer: b. 12 May
Theme of 2023:
– Our Nurses. Our Future
– This day is the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.
– She was also known as ‘Lady with the Lamp’.
– He was born on 12 May 1820.
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10. Supreme Court allows Delhi government to take control of IAS and all services
– In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has given control of all services in the national capital, including IAS, to the Delhi government, excluding land, police, and law and order-related services.
– The Constitution bench comprising Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, Justice M.R. Shah, Justice Krishna Murari, Justice Hemant Gupta, and Justice P.S. Narsimha unanimously delivered the verdict in this matter.
– The ruling states that a state or a union territory has the power to legislate on subjects in the concurrent list, but it will be subject to the existing central laws.
– It also needs to be ensured that the governance of the states does not fall into the hands of the central government.
