Current Affairs Quiz 15th June 2023
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Question 1:
What was the growth rate of education loans in FY23?
A) 5%
B) 17%
C) 12%
D) 20%
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: According to RBI’s data, the outstanding portfolio under education loans grew by 17% in the year 2022-23.
Question 2:
Which country recently slipped into a recession?
A) Australia
B) Canada
C) New Zealand
D) India
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: New Zealand’s economy entered a recession with a 0.1% decline in its March quarter’s GDP.
Question 3:
What was India’s retail inflation rate in May 2023?
A) 4.06%
B) 4.25%
C) 7.79%
D) 5.12%
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: India’s retail inflation rate, as measured by the CPI, was 4.25% in May 2023.
Question 4:
Indian Oil Corp is partnering with which company to establish an aviation fuel plant in Haryana?
A) LanzaTech
B) LanzaJet
C) AviaFuel
D) GreenJet
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: IOC is collaborating with LanzaJet to set up an aviation fuel plant in Haryana.
Question 5:
Fino Payments Bank collaborated with which company to launch India’s first spending account?
A) PayTM
B) Google Pay
C) Hubble
D) RazorPay
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Fino Payments Bank partnered with fintech firm Hubble to introduce India’s first spending account.
Question 6:
On which date is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day observed annually?
A) June 1st
B) June 10th
C) June 15th
D) June 25th
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is observed annually on June 15th.
Question 7:
What is the theme of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2023?
A) Valuing the Aged
B) Senior Citizens: Our Treasure
C) Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Older Age
D) Respect and Care: Every Elder Deserves
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The UN designated the theme for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2023 as “Closing the Circle: Addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Older Age Policy, Law, and Evidence-based Responses.”
Question 8:
What is the primary objective of the inaugural Hindu-American Summit?
A) Promoting Hindu culture
B) Addressing underrepresentation of Hindus in politics
C) Business collaborations between India and the US
D) Highlighting Hindu religious practices
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The summit aims to bring attention and support for the concerns and issues faced by the Hindu community, which is underrepresented in politics.
Question 9:
Which organization creates the Global Slavery Index?
A) Amnesty International
B) Human Rights Watch
C) Walk Free
D) UN Human Rights Council
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Global Slavery Index is created by Walk Free, a human rights organization.
Question 10:
What does the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2023-24 offer?
A) Gold jewelry purchase
B) Gold mining investments
C) Investment in gold in a secure manner
D) Physical gold purchase at discounted rates
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme offers individuals and entities a chance to invest in gold in a convenient and secure way.
Question 11:
Which beauty retail venture is set to sign Bollywood actresses as its brand ambassadors?
A) Lakme
B) Tira
C) Lotus
D) Elle 18
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Reliance Retail’s beauty retail venture, Tira, has signed Bollywood actresses as its brand ambassadors.
Question 12:
Who has been appointed as NHPC’s Director of Personnel?
A) Anup Singh
B) Rajeev Sharma
C) Uttam Lal
D) Vinod Kumar
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Uttam Lal has assumed the role of Director (Personnel) at NHPC Limited India.
Question 13:
Who was awarded the ‘Governor Of the Year’ at London’s Central Banking Awards?
A) Urjit Patel
B) Christine Lagarde
C) Jerome Powell
D) Shaktikanta Das
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Shaktikanta Das, the Governor of RBI, received the Governor of the Year Award for 2023.
Question 14:
Where was the 1st Janjatiya Khel Mahotsav held?
A) Assam
B) Maharashtra
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Odisha
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The 1st Janjatiya Khel Mahotsav was organized by KIIT and was co-hosted in Odisha by the state government and the Union Ministry of Culture.
