- MCQs 1. T-Hub 2.0 Established in 2015, T-Hub (Technology Hub) is an innovation hub and ecosystem enabler based out of Hyderabad. It is a public private partnership between the state government and three premier academic institutes —- the International Institute of Information Technology-Hyderabad (IIIT-H), the Indian School of Business (ISB), and the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) University of Law. "This (T-Hub 2.0) will be a microcosm of the innovation ecosystem which will house more than 2,000 startups, corporates, investors, academia, and national and international ecosystem enablers," T-Hub CEO Srinivas Rao Mahankali said. 2. Adhikara Nandi In a rare finding, an ‘Adhikara Nandi’ idol was found at the Kasavagu Anjaneya Swamy temple in Mittapalli. The idol is in sitting posture with four hands — an axe (parashuvu) and an animal in one set of hands, and ‘Varada Hastam’ in right hand and ‘Adhikara Dandam’ in the left hand in the other set.It was stated that this Siva temple was constructed by Sidda Somaji from Maharashtra, who was brought here by the Qutub Shahis and ruled 40 villages as jagirdar. 3.Global Liveability Index, 2022 The EIU ranked 173 cities based on a range of criteria, including infrastructure, availability of green space, political stability, crime rates, and health care. The cities in India have been ranked poorly in the list. New Delhi has been ranked 112th, while Mumbai is ranked at 117th position. 4.The Economist Intelligence Unit (The EIU) It was created in 1946. Based in London, EIU has over 70 years’ experience in helping businesses, financial firms and governments to understand how the world is changing and how that creates opportunities to be seized and risks to be managed. EIU is the research and analysis division of The Economist Group, the sister company to The Economist newspaper. 5.Jordan: Toxic Gas Explosion Kills 10, Over 200 Injured in Aqaba Port 6.Iskander-M missile Russia has promised its ally Belarus delivery of nuclear- capable missiles . Codenamed “SS-26 Stone” by NATO, Iskander-M is a term used by Russia to define both the transporter-erector launch system and the short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) it fires.The Iskander-M system has been exclusively used by the Russian military, whereas Iskander-E is the one meant for export. 7.Ministry of Education releases first ever report on Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) for the year 2018-19 and 2019-20 8.Deepak Punia wins bronze in U23 Asian wrestling championships 2022
