GK Current Affairs Quiz: August 3rd, 2023

Current Affairs Quiz August 3rd, 2023

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Question 1.
What is the primary focus of the National Deep Tech Startup Policy (NDTSP)?
a) Encourage traditional startups
b) Support e-commerce startups
c) Provide financial aid to all startups
d) Cultivate a supportive environment for deep tech startups

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

Explanation: The NDTSP’s primary goal is to cultivate a supportive environment that addresses the distinct challenges faced by deep tech startups in India.

Question 2.
Which ministry formed a Specialist Committee to refine anti-discrimination guidelines in higher educational institutions?
a) Ministry of External Affairs
b) Ministry of Health
c) Ministry of Education
d) Ministry of Law

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

Explanation: The Ministry of Education constituted the Specialist Committee to reevaluate and refine anti-discrimination guidelines focusing on higher educational institutions.

Question 3.
What is the goal of Assam’s ‘Amrit Brikshya Andolan’ campaign?
a) Increase industrialization
b) Promote tourism
c) Plant 1 crore trees in one day
d) Promote agricultural activities

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

Explanation: The ‘Amrit Brikshya Andolan’ campaign aims to plant a massive 1 crore trees in a single day in September.

Question 4
On which day is the Aadi Perukku festival celebrated in the Tamil month of Aadi?
a) 18th day
b) 15th day
c) 8th day
d) 20th day

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

Explanation: Aadi Perukku is celebrated on the 18th day of the Tamil month of Aadi.

Question 5.
From when will the 28% tax imposition on online gaming bets be effective?
a) 1st September
b) 1st October
c) 1st November
d) 1st December

Answer and Explanation

Answer:B

Explanation: The GST Council confirmed the 28% tax imposition on the total value of online gaming bets to be effective from 1st October.

Question 6.
Under the PM YASASVI Scheme, how many scholarships are planned to be offered?
a) 10,000
b) 12,500
c) 15,000
d) 17,500

Answer and Explanation

Answer:C

Explanation: The government has planned to offer 15,000 scholarships to deserving students through the PM YASASVI Scholarship test.

Question 7.
How many cheetahs were relocated to Kuno National Park from Africa?
a) ) 20
b) 16
c) 18
d) 14

Answer and Explanation

Answer:A

Explanation: Kuno National Park initially received 20 cheetahs from Namibia and South Africa in separate phases for the reintroduction of the species.

Question 8.
How much rainfall did Beijing record, marking the heaviest in the last 140 years?
a) 644.8 millimeters
b) 704.8 millimeters
c) 744.8 millimeters
d) 784.8 millimeters