Current Affairs Quiz 13th January 2023
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Question 1:
Which institution in Sri Lanka is the Indian High Commission funding for the creation of a Hindi Chair?
A) Colombo University
B) Sabaragamuwa University
C) Sri Jayewardenepura University
D) Ruhuna University
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Indian High Commission has decided to fund a Hindi Chair at Sabaragamuwa University in Sri Lanka.
Question 2:
What is the theme for the World Spice Congress in 2023?
A) SPICES: Vision 2025
B) Spicing Up The World
C) VISION 2030: S.P.I.C.E.S.
D) Global Spice Dominance
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: “VISION 2030: S.P.I.C.E.S.” (Sustainability, Productivity, Innovation, Collaboration, Excellence, and Safety) is the global theme for the World Spice Congress in 2023.
Question 3:
By how much is India’s GDP expected to grow in FY23 as per the World Bank?
A) 8.7%
B) 7.5%
C) 6.9%
D) 5.4%
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: India’s GDP is expected to grow by 6.9% in FY23, according to the World Bank.
Question 4:
Which mobile payment application was recently launched as the fastest in India?
A) PayFast
B) PayNow
C) PayRup
D) InstaPay
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: PayRup is the newly launched fastest mobile payment application in India.
Question 5:
Who will be taking over as the CEO of Cognizant on March 15, 2023?
A) Brian Humphries
B) Surya Gummadi
C) Ravi Kumar
D) Mahadevappa Halagatti
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Ravi Kumar, formerly of Infosys, will take over as CEO of Cognizant on March 15, 2023.
Question 6:
Where is India’s Integrated Test Range located?
A) Rajasthan
B) Kerala
C) Maharashtra
D) Chandipur, Odisha
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: India’s Integrated Test Range is located in Chandipur, on the coast of Odisha.
Question 7:
Which former Union minister recently passed away at the age of 75?
A) Piyush Goyal
B) Sharad Yadav
C) Samir V. Kamat
D) Gopal Bagale
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Former Indian government minister and Union minister Sharad Yadav passed away at the age of 75.
Question 8:
Which footballer recently announced the end of his professional career?
A) Cristiano Ronaldo
B) Lionel Messi
C) Gareth Bale
D) Neymar Jr.
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Gareth Bale, known for playing with Tottenham and Real Madrid, has decided to end his professional football career.
