DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS CLASS TEST – 29 AUGUST- 2023

1. Which of the following statements are correct regarding  Aditya-L1

1. It is India’s first space based observatory to study the sun.
2. The spacecraft will be placed in a halo orbit around the Lagrange point 1 (L1) of the sun earth system.
3. The spacecraft will carry 10 payloads. 

2. Match the following 

Solar Missions Countries/Space Agencies

(a) Parker Solar Probe – 1. Europe Space Agency

(b) Hinotori (ASTRO-A) – 2. Japan

(c) Ulysses – 3. China

(d) Advanced Space-based Solar Observatory – 4. US

3. Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) is launched by ______.

4. Choose the correct statements 

1. New Entrepreneur­cum­Enterprise Development Scheme (NEEDS) is a State funded programme which aims to promote first-generation entrepreneurs.
2. NEEDS is run by the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Department.

5. A ₹100 coin of which famous personality commemorating his 100th birthday was unveiled recently? 

6. Identify the scheme 

1. It is an employment strategy to fast-track the meeting of job seekers and employers.
2. It is organised by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE).

7. Who is the first woman to head Indian mission in Pakistan since India’s Independence?

8. India and Pakistan have no High Commissioners after _______.

9. 2023 BWF World Championships was held at ______.

10. The biennial tri-services exercise, “Bright star“ is hosted by _______.