Current Affairs Quiz 11th July 2023
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Question 1:
Who is set to receive the Lokmanya Tilak National Award in 2023?
A. Sharad Pawar
B. Indira Gandhi
C. Narendra Modi
D. Manmohan Singh
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been chosen to receive the Lokmanya Tilak National Award in 2023 for his exemplary leadership.
Question 2:
Which bank was recognized for its CASA Performance at the ICC Emerging Asia Banking Conclave & Awards 2022?
A. Punjab National Bank
B. HDFC Bank
C. Jammu & Kashmir Bank
D. ICICI Bank
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Jammu & Kashmir Bank was recognized as the 1st Runner up in Small Bank Category for Best Performance in CASAIndia at the event.
Question 3:
By what year does Goldman Sachs predict India to become the world’s second-largest economy?
A. 2070
B. 2080
C. 2065
D. 2075
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: According to Goldman Sachs, India is anticipated to become the world’s second-largest economy by 2075.
Question 4:
With which country’s company did L&T sign an agreement for a submarine project?
A. France
B. Russia
C. Spain
D. Germany
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: L&T entered into a collaboration with Spain’s Navantia for the Indian Navy’s P75 (India) submarine initiative.
Question 5:
Who took over as the new President of the Olympic Council of Asia in 2023?
A. Sheikh Talal Fahad Al Ahmad Al Sabah
B. Sheikh Ahmad AlFahad AlSabah
C. Fahad AlAhmed AlJaber AlSabah
D. Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al Sabah
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Sheikh Talal Fahad Al Ahmad Al Sabah of Kuwait was elected as the new President of the Olympic Council of Asia in 2023.
Question 6:
When is World Population Day observed?
A. July 5
B. July 11
C. July 15
D. July 20
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: World Population Day is observed annually on July 11 to address global population concerns.
Question 7:
Which insurance company won the Insurer Innovation Award 2023 for the APAC region?
A. HDFC Ergo
B. ICICI Prudential
C. Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
D. Max Life Insurance
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance was awarded the Insurer Innovation Award 2023 for the APAC region.
Question 8:
Which university in Delhi launched the ‘Eklavya’ Research Affiliate Program?
A. Delhi University
B. Jamia Millia Islamia
C. National Law University
D. Indian Institute of Technology
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The National Law University (NLU) in Delhi introduced the ‘Eklavya’ Research Affiliate Program.
Question 9:
Who did CarTrade Tech Ltd plan to acquire in the automotive segment?
A. CarWale
B. CarDekho
C. OLX India
D. Cars24
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: CarTrade Tech Ltd decided to purchase OLX India’s car commerce division.
Question 10:
Which operation was launched jointly by India and the USA to stop the illegal shipment of drugs?
A. Operation Golden Shield
B. Operation Broader Sword
C. Operation Clean Mail
D. Operation Drug Intercept
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: India and the USA launched ‘Operation Broader Sword’ to counter illegal drug shipments through the International Mail System.
Question 11:
Where is the headquarters of the Indian Chamber of Commerce located?
A. Mumbai
B. Goa
C. New Delhi
D. Calcutta
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has its headquarters in Calcutta.
Question 12:
On what day did the world’s population approximately reach five billion?
A. July 11, 1985
B. July 11, 1990
C. July 11, 1989
D. July 11, 1987
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The world’s population is believed to have reached approximately five billion on July 11, 1987.
Question 13:
In which state was the ‘Antyodaya Shramik Suraksha Yojana’ launched?
A. Rajasthan
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Gujarat
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Antyodaya Shramik Suraksha Yojana was initiated in Gujarat by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
