13-14 April 2023 – Daily Current Affairs for UPSC Exams

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.
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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.
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