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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Question 8.
Which leader initiated the Quit India Movement in 1942?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Sardar Patel
C. Subhas Chandra Bose
D. Mahatma Gandhi