Current Affairs Quiz August 9th, 2023
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Question 1:
Who has been recently appointed as the CEO & MD of SBI Life Insurance Company in August 2023?
a) Lalit Kumar
b) Ramesh Singh
c) Amit Jhingran
d) Neeraj Sharma
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Amit Jhingran has been officially appointed by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) as the CEO & MD of SBI Life Insurance Company in August 2023.
Question 2:
What is the main objective of the “Meri Mati Mera Desh” campaign?
a) Agricultural Reforms
b) Economic Upliftment
c) Environmental Awareness
d) Paying tribute to the national heroes
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The “Meri Mati Mera Desh” campaign was launched nationwide to pay tribute to the ‘Veers’ who sacrificed their lives for the country.
Question 3:
Who developed the ‘Bhartiya Vastra evam Shilp Kosh’ e-portal?
a) Ministry of Culture
b) National Institute of Design
c) National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in collaboration with the Ministry of Textiles
d) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The ‘Bhartiya Vastra evam Shilp Kosh’ e-portal was developed by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in collaboration with the Ministry of Textiles.
Question 4:
According to the World Trade Statistical Review 2023, where does India rank in global merchandise exports for the year 2022?
a) 7th
b) 9th
c) 18th
d) 23rd
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The World Trade Statistical Review 2023 by WTO ranked India 18th among the leading global merchandise exporters for the year 2022.
Question 5:
The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill aims at:
a) Expanding the territory of Delhi
b) Introducing a new currency in Delhi
c) Making a corruption-free administration in Delhi
d) Changing the official language of Delhi
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The primary aim of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill is to foster a transparent administration in Delhi.
Question 6:
How many research parks are set to be established across IITs and IISc Bangalore as approved by the government in August 2023?
a) 3
b) 5
c) 8
d) 12
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The government has sanctioned the establishment of research parks at eight Indian Institutes of Technology and the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore.
Question 7:
Siddique, the filmmaker who recently passed away, began his career in the Malayalam film industry with which film?
a) Godfather
b) Vietnam Colony
c) Ramji Rao Speaking
d) Friends
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Siddique’s journey in the Malayalam cinema began with his directorial debut, “Ramji Rao Speaking.”
Question 8:
How many gold medals did India win at the World Cadet Wrestling Championship 2023 in Turkey?
a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Indian wrestler Savita secured the only gold medal for India in the women’s 61kg weight division at the World Cadet Wrestling Championships 2023.
