10 April 2023 – Daily Current Affairs for UPSC Exams
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10th April 2023 – Daily Current Affairs Questions for UPSC Prelims Exams
GS Team published here 10 April 2023 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims Exams. These will be helpful for the upcoming UPSC All exams. These current affairs make daily analysis and related India, World, Technology, and all govt news.
Who has recently approved the Indian Space Policy 2023?
Answer: Central Government
Note:
- Indian Space Policy 2023 has been approved by the central government.
- The policy aims to strengthen India’s space sector and achieve self-reliance in space technology.
- The policy aims to promote international cooperation in space research and exploration.
- The policy recognizes the importance of space technology in various sectors such as communication, navigation, disaster management, weather forecasting, agriculture and defence.
- The policy also lays emphasis on indigenous technologies and capacity building in the space sector.
- The objective of the policy is to establish a conducive environment for the private sector to participate in space activities.
- The policy aims to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the space sector.
Who has recently launched India’s first solar powered tourist boat?
Ans: Kerala State Inland Navigation Corporation
Note:
- Kerala State Inland Navigation Corporation has launched solar powered tourist boat Sooryamshu.
- The boat can produce 27 kW of power and has a generator.
- Solar panels will meet approximately 75% of the boat’s energy requirements.
- The cost of the boat is Rs 3.95 crore.
- KSINC plans to use Sooryamshu for two tourism packages.
- The first package is the Kadamakkudy package which will allow tourists to enjoy sightseeing and sightseeing of Keding.
- Kadamakudi is a group of 14 islands located 10 kilometers from Kochi city.
- The second package will take tourists to the Matsyfed farm in Ernakulam district.
- One can taste the seafood specialties offered there.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has flagged off the Secunderabad-Tirupati Vande Bharat Express during his visit to which state?
Answer: Telangana
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- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Secunderabad-Tirupati Vande Bharat Express.
- Secunderabad railway station is being prepared for a significant redevelopment.
- The new station will cost Rs 720 crore.
- The new station will be a double-level rooftop plaza.
- All passenger amenities will be at one place.
- Commuters will be able to transfer between rail and other modes easily.
- The new station will provide a smooth and convenient experience for passengers.
- Secunderabad-Tirupati Vande Bharat Express connects Hyderabad to Tirupati.
- This is expected to reduce the travel time between the two cities by about three and a half hours.
Which state of India has received the award for best performance in e-procurement in the North Eastern Region?
Answer: Tripura
Note:
- Tripura has been awarded as the best performing state for e-procurement.
- The award was presented at a national workshop organized by the Indian Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in March 2023.
- E-Procurement has brought greater efficiency, transparency and cost-effectiveness in the procurement process.
- The procurement process has been simplified with the use of technology.
- Easier for vendors to participate and easier for government agencies to manage the procurement process.
Adani Power Limited has started power supply in which neighboring state of India?
Answer: Bangladesh
Note:
- Adani Power Limited has opened a new power plant in Jharkhand.
- The plant has a capacity of 1,600 MW.
- Bangladesh is expected to supply electricity from it.
- The plant is located in Godda district of Jharkhand.
- This will expand the power generation capacity of Adani Group.
- The plant is equipped with supercritical technology.
- The power generated by the plant will be transmitted through a 400 kilovolt double-circuit transmission line.
- The transmission line will connect the plant to the Bangladesh-India border.