Current Affairs Quiz August 26th, 2023
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Question 1:
Which monument did PM Modi visit during his trip to Greece?
A) Parthenon
B) Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
C) Acropolis Museum
D) Temple of Olympian Zeus
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The correct answer is B. PM Modi paid his respects at Athens’ ‘Tomb of the Unknown Soldier’ during his tour of Europe.
Question 2:
What is the primary aim of India’s new National Curriculum Framework for school education?
A) Environmental Education
B) Increased Curricular Flexibility
C) Religious Studies
D) Corporate Training
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The correct answer is B. The new National Curriculum Framework aims to offer students more academic freedom and choices.
Question 3:
Which Indian state recently banned the use of plastic water bottles below 1-litre capacity?
A) Gujarat
B) Kerala
C) Assam
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The correct answer is C. The Assam Government has declared a ban on the production and use of plastic water bottles under 1-litre capacity.
Question 4:
What is the new upper limit for offline payment transactions set by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
A) ₹100
B) ₹200
C) ₹300
D) ₹500
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The correct answer is D. RBI has raised the upper cap for offline transactions from ₹200 to ₹500.
Question 5:
What is the theme for Women’s Equality Day 2023?
A) Gender Balance
B) Embrace Equity
C) Female Empowerment
D) Close the Gap
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The correct answer is B. The theme for Women’s Equality Day 2023 is “Embrace Equity.”
Question 6:
Which city was named the best city in the India Smart Cities Awards 2022?
A) Surat
B) Agra
C) Delhi
D) Indore
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The correct answer is D. Indore was recognized as the best city in the India Smart Cities Awards 2022.
Question 7:
Who has Infosys recently signed as their Women’s Tennis Brand Ambassador?
A) Serena Williams
B) Naomi Osaka
C) Iga Swiatek
D) Maria Sharapova
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The correct answer is C. Infosys has entered into a multi-year partnership with Women’s Tennis World No. 1, Iga Swiatek.
Question 8:
What is the name of the spot where India’s Chandrayaan-3 landed on the Moon?
A) Tiranga Point
B) Lunar Base
C) Shivashakti
D) Indira Point
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The correct answer is C. The spot where Chandrayaan-3 landed on the Moon will be known as ‘Shivashakti.’
Question 9:
Which two countries are collaborating on the Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) mission?
A) India and Russia
B) India and Japan
C) India and the USA
D) India and China
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The correct answer is B. ISRO and The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) are collaborating on the LUPEX mission.
Question 10:
What is the projected worth of India’s space industry in a few years, according to Prime Minister Modi?
A) $8 billion
B) $10 billion
C) $16 billion
D) $20 billion
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The correct answer is C. Prime Minister Narendra Modi projected that India’s space industry could potentially double its worth to $16 billion.
