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Current Affairs Quiz 10th July 2023

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Question 1:

Which country has India permitted potato imports from until June 2024?

A) Nepal

B) Bangladesh

C) China

D) Bhutan

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

  • Explanation: India has given approval for the import of potatoes from Bhutan until June 30, 2024, to ensure a consistent supply and strengthen trade ties.

 

Question 2:

How much FDI inflow did India receive in the fiscal year 2021-2022?

A) US$75.48 billion

B) US$83.57 billion

C) US$89.21 billion

D) US$80.43 billion

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

  • Explanation: India experienced its highest-ever FDI inflow of US$83.57 billion during the fiscal year 2021-2022.

 

Question 3:

What was the theme of the 33rd Conference of the State Finance Secretaries?

A) Economic Sustainability: States’ Challenges

B) Fiscal Development: A New Horizon

C) Debt Sustainability: States’ Perspective

D) Financial Stability: India’s Vision

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

  • Explanation: The 33rd Conference focused on the theme of ‘Debt Sustainability: States’ Perspective.’

 

Question 4:

Why was Sadbhavana Trust’s FCRA Licence cancelled by the Union Government?

A) Financial Mismanagement

B) Political Affiliations

C) Failure to open an FCRA bank account in the designated SBI

D) Espionage charges

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

  • Explanation: The trust’s failure to open an FCRA bank account in the designated State Bank of India in New Delhi was a cited violation leading to the cancellation.

 

Question 5:

When is World Population Day commemorated?

A) June 10th

B) July 11th

C) August 12th

D) September 9th

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

  • Explanation: World Population Day is observed annually on July 11th.

 

Question 6:

Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Research Advisory Committee for the ICAR-IIOPR?

A) A. Kishore Kumar

B) S. Lakshmi Prasad

C) B.Neeraja Prabhakar

D) M. Vani Devi

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

  • Explanation: B.Neeraja Prabhakar has taken up the role of Chairperson for the ICAR-Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research.

 

Question 7:

Who succeeded Injeti Srinivas as the chairperson of the IFSCA?

A) Anil Kumar Gupta

B) K Rajaraman

C) P. Ramesh Kumar

D) V. Srinivasan

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

  • Explanation: K Rajaraman is the new chairperson of the International Financial Services Centres Authority, succeeding Injeti Srinivas.

 

Question 8:

Where is the third World Hindu Congress scheduled to be held?

A) Mumbai

B) Kathmandu

C) Colombo

D) Bangkok

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

  • Explanation: The third World Hindu Congress is set to be organized in Bangkok in November 2023.

 

Question 9:

Which city chaired the Urban 20 Mayoral Summit?

A) Delhi

B) Hyderabad

C) Ahmedabad

D) Kolkata

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

  • Explanation: The chair city for the Urban 20 Mayoral Summit was Ahmedabad.

 

Question 10:

What is the Indian Space Research Organization planning to transfer to the private sector?

A) Geostationary Satellites

B) Deep Space Communication

C) Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)

D) Satellite Navigation Systems

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

  • Explanation: ISRO intends to transfer its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) to the private sector.

 

Question 11:

Which space agency recently launched the Euclid Space Telescope?

A) NASA

B) Roscosmos

C) ESA

D) CNSA

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

  • Explanation: The European Space Agency (ESA) launched the Euclid Space Telescope to provide insights into the universe.

 

Question 12:

What does the Performance Grading Index (PGI) assess?

A) Higher education institutions in India

B) Primary education performance in districts

C) School education system at the state/UT level

D) Performance of universities in India

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

  • Explanation: The PGI evaluates the performance of the school education system at the state/UT level.

 

Question 13:

What recent update has the World Meteorological Organization provided on?

A) Global Warming Trends

B) Atmospheric Pressure Changes

C) Ozone Layer Recovery

D) Monsoon Predictions

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

  • Explanation: WMO’s recent bulletin indicates promising signs of the ozone layer’s recovery.

 

Question 14:

Who among the following was a two-time Olympic gold medalist in basketball?

A) Lisa Leslie

B) Diana Taurasi

C) Sue Bird

D) Nikki McCray-Penson

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

  • Explanation: Nikki McCray-Penson won gold medals with the U.S. women’s basketball team at the 1996 and 2000 Olympics.
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