Current Affairs Quiz August 27th, 2023
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Question 1:
Who was HS Prannoy defeated by in the semifinals of the 2023 BWF World Championships?
A) Kunlavut Vitidsarn
B) Nelson Chamisa
C) N Chandrasekaran
D) Arjun Ram Meghwal
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The correct answer is A. HS Prannoy lost to Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the semifinals at the 2023 BWF World Championships. This information is mentioned in the Sports section about HS Prannoy securing a bronze medal at the championships.
Question 2:
Which country is set to host the G20 Summit in 2024?
A) India
B) China
C) Zimbabwe
D) Brazil
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The correct answer is D. Brazil is slated to host the G20 Summit in 2024. This information is specified under National Affairs, where it is mentioned that India has handed over the B20 presidency to Brazil.
Question 3:
What is the theme under which India’s B20 Presidency worked?
A) Harmony Day
B) Vasaudeva Katumbakam
C) Tele-Law 2.0
D) Pure for Sure
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The correct answer is B. The theme under which India’s B20 Presidency worked was “Vasaudeva Katumbakam,” meaning One Earth, One Family, One Future. This is detailed in the section discussing the B20 presidency being passed to Brazil.
Question 4:
Which team did the Indian women’s visually impaired cricket team defeat to win the gold medal?
A) Switzerland
B) Pakistan
C) Australia
D) England
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The correct answer is C. The Indian women’s visually impaired cricket team defeated Australia to win the gold medal at the 2023 IBSA World Games in Birmingham. This is mentioned under the Sports section discussing their victory.
Question 5:
Who launched the Tele-Law 2.0 initiative?
A) Eknath Shinde
B) Arjun Ram Meghwal
C) Emmerson Mnangagwa
D) N Chandrasekaran
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The correct answer is B. Tele-Law 2.0 was launched by Arjun Ram Meghwal, the Minister for Law and Justice. This information is covered under the National Affairs section about the launch of Tele-Law 2.0.
