Current Affairs Quiz August 8th, 2023
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Question 1.
Which public sector bank recorded the highest percentage growth in profits during the first quarter ending June 2023?
A. State Bank of India
B. Bank of Baroda
C. Punjab National Bank
D. Union Bank of India
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Punjab National Bank recorded a 307 percent jump in profits, making it the bank with the highest percentage growth in profits during the mentioned period.
Question 2.
What is the key feature of the Guarantee of Life Dreams (G.O.L.D.) Plan introduced by IndiaFirst Life Insurance?
A. Stock market linked returns
B. Longterm regular income
C. Single premium payment
D. Immediate payout upon subscription
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The G.O.L.D. plan is tailored to ensure a stable longterm income for its holders.
Question 3.
Who was appointed as the head of the allwomen panel set by the Supreme Court for Manipur?
A. Justice R. Banumathi
B. Justice Indira Banerjee
C. Justice Anjana Prakash
D. Justice Gita Mittal
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Justice Gita Mittal was designated to chair the exclusively female committee to address the unrest in Manipur.
Question 4
4. Before being named Tesla’s CFO, where did Vaibhav Taneja work?
A. Google
B. Amazon
C. SolarCity
D. General Motors
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Before joining Tesla in 2017, Vaibhav Taneja was associated with SolarCity, a solar enterprise.
Question 5.
Which new COVID variant is causing a surge in cases in the UK and other parts of the world?
A. Eris (EG.5.1)
B. Lambda
C. Delta
D. Beta
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Eris, also recognized as EG.5.1, is the novel COVID variant spreading rapidly in the UK and other regions.
Question 6.
Who has been named the new Prime Minister of Cambodia?
A. Hun Sen
B. Sam Rainsy
C. Hun Manet
D. Kem Sokha
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Hun Manet was appointed as the new Prime Minister of Cambodia by King Norodom Sihamoni.
Question 7.
On what date is Nagasaki Day commemorated annually?
A. August 6
B. August 9
C. August 15
D. August 19
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Nagasaki Day is commemorated annually on August 9th to mark the day when the city faced the impact of an atomic bomb during World War II.
Question 8.
Which leader initiated the Quit India Movement in 1942?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Sardar Patel
C. Subhas Chandra Bose
D. Mahatma Gandhi
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Quit India Movement was initiated by the Indian National Congress under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi on August 8, 1942.