13-14 April 2023 – Daily Current Affairs for UPSC Exams
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13-14th April 2023 – Daily Current Affairs Questions for UPSC Prelims Exams
What is the rank of India in the ranking of the most criminal countries in the world?
Answer: 77th position
Note:
- World of Statistics has shared the ranking of the “most criminal countries” in the world.
- Venezuela tops the list.
- India stands at 77th position.
- The United States (55th position) and the United Kingdom (65th position) are ahead of India.
- Germany, Turkey and Japan are the lowest ranking criminal countries.
- Afghanistan is ranked fourth.
- More than 76 crimes are committed per 100,000 people in the country.
- The crimes can take various forms such as corruption, drug trafficking, kidnapping and murders.
What is India’s rank among the countries with the highest AI investments?
Ans: 5th place
Note:
- India ranks fifth in terms of investments received by startups offering AI-based products and services in 2022, according to Stanford University’s AI Index report.
- AI startups in India received $3.24 billion in total funding.
- India has left behind countries like South Korea, Germany, Canada and Australia.
- India currently lags behind in receiving AI investments from the US, China, the UK and Israel.
- AI startups in India received a total of $7.73 billion in funding from 2013 to 2022.
- India ranks sixth among countries that received the most AI investment.
- About 40% of the funding in this period was done in 2022 only.
What is the name of India’s first semi-high speed regional rail service?
Ans: RapidX
Note:
- National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has launched semi-high-speed regional rail services known as ‘Rapidex’.
- These trains will run on Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridors.
- Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridors are being constructed to connect important urban centers of the National Capital Region (NCR).
- The brand aims to reduce the number of vehicles on the road, thereby decongesting the National Capital Region (NCR).
- The brand aims to incorporate green energy into its operations.
- Solar panels are planned to be installed at station and depot.
- The plan is to gradually increase the use of blended power in traction.
India’s first 3D-printed post office to open in which city?
Answer: Bengaluru
Note:
- A three-story 3D-printed post office is being built in Bengaluru, India.
- This will be the first 3D printed post office in the country.
- The cost of this construction will be 30 to 40 percent less than that of a conventional building.
- The construction process will be expedited.
- 3D printing technology will be used in the construction of the post office.
- The post office will be constructed in 1100 square feet and will cost around Rs 23 lakh.
- The construction of this post office has received approval from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, the Building Materials and Technology Promotion Council and IIT-Madras.
- The construction of this post office is expected to be completed within 30 days.
Which state’s “Gond painting” has got the GI tag?
Answer: Madhya Pradesh
Note:
- Gond painting from Madhya Pradesh gets GI tag.
- GI tag is used for products that are from a specific geographical origin.
- Gond paintings are handprinted unique style of art which represent God, Goddess, Nature, Tree, Moon, Sun etc.
- This art originated from the Gond tribes and they use it to decorate their homes and floors.
- Every household in Patangarh village has an artist and their artwork is popular in the state.
- Gond paintings are also recognized internationally.