Current Affairs Quiz 22nd April 2023
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Question 1:
As of 2023, where is India ranked on the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index?
A) 44
B) 17
C) 22
D) 38
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: In 2023, India improved its ranking to the 38th spot in the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index, moving up from 44th in 2018.
Question 2:
Who collaborated with the Indian Navy to conduct a successful trial of the sea-based endo-atmospheric interceptor missile?
A) ISRO
B) Indian Army
C) DRDO
D) AIIB
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) partnered with the Indian Navy for this trial.
Question 3:
Which state in India is set to establish its first medical college following the approval from the National Medical Commission?
A) Assam
B) Manipur
C) Nagaland
D) Tripura
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences and Research is the first medical college approved for Nagaland.
Question 4:
Which company sanctioned a loan to Gensol Engineering Ltd for the purchase of Electric Vehicles?
A) AIIB
B) GEL
C) ISRO
D) PFC
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC) provided a loan worth Rs 633 crore to Gensol Engineering Ltd for this purpose.
Question 5:
How many Singaporean satellites were successfully placed into orbit by ISRO’s PSLV-C55?
A) 1
B) 3
C) 2
D) 4
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The PSLV-C55 mission carried two Singaporean satellites titled, Singapore’s TeLEOS-2 and LUMELITE-4.
Question 6:
In which city is the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) opening its first overseas office?
A) Dubai
B) Mumbai
C) New York
D) Abu Dhabi
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The AIIB and the UAE have agreed to inaugurate AIIB’s first foreign operational hub in Abu Dhabi.
Question 7:
What is the theme for Earth Day 2023?
A) “Protect Our Home”
B) “Invest in Our Planet”
C) “Nature’s Call”
D) “Green Tomorrow”
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The theme for Earth Day in 2023 is “Invest in Our Planet”.
Question 8:
Who is the developer of the UAV ‘Nagastra’?
A) Z-Motion, Bangalore
B) Economics Explosives Ltd (EEL)
C) Solar Industries Nagpur
D) DRDO
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: While ‘Nagastra’ was designed and developed by Economics Explosives Ltd (EEL) in association with Z-Motion, Bangalore, it’s a 100% subsidiary of Solar Industries Nagpur.
