Current Affairs Quiz 19th July 2023
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1. Who inaugurated the ‘CRCSSahara Refund Portal’?
a) Narendra Modi
b) S. Jaishankar
c) Sarbananda Sonowal
d) Amit Shah
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Shri Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, officially launched the CRCS – Sahara Refund Portal.
2. What is the main aim of the IndiaMyanmarThailand Trilateral Highway Project?
a) Trade Agreements
b) Military Alliance
c) Regional Connectivity
d) Cultural Exchange
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The project aims to establish a road link between India, Myanmar, and Thailand, promoting regional connectivity.
3. According to ADB, what is India’s projected growth rate for FY24?
a) 6.4%
b) 7.2%
c) 6.8%
d) 6.0%
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) projected India’s economic growth for FY24 to be 6.4%.
4. Which city is NOT mentioned as being part of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot’s expansion?
a) Mumbai
b) Varanasi
c) Bengaluru
d) Jaipur
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The cities mentioned in relation to the CBDC pilot expansion are Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Indore, Kochi, Lucknow, Patna, Shimla, Goa, Guwahati, and Varanasi.
5. On which day is Pi Approximation Day observed?
a) March 14
b) July 14
c) July 22
d) March 22
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Pi Approximation Day is recognized on July 22 due to the approximation of π as 22/7.
6. Which event takes place annually on July 22 to raise awareness about brain diseases?
a) World Mind Day
b) Global Brain Awareness Day
c) International Mental Health Day
d) World Brain Day
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: World Brain Day is observed annually on July 22 to spread awareness about brain diseases.
7. Where is the Global Maritime India Summit 2023 scheduled to be held?
a) Mumbai
b) Bengaluru
c) Chennai
d) New Delhi
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Global Maritime India Summit 2023 is scheduled to be held in October 2023 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
8. Indian Oil signed agreements with which of the following companies?
a) ExxonMobil
b) Total Energies
c) Chevron
d) BP
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Indian Oil has entered into strategic agreements with Total Energies of France and Adnoc of Abu Dhabi.
9. How many trafficked antiquities did the U.S. return to India?
a) 105
b) 150
c) 95
d) 120
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The U.S. handed over 105 trafficked artifacts to India in a ceremony at the Indian Consulate in New York.
10. Rajay Kumar Sinha is associated with which institution?
a) HDFC
b) RBI
c) SBI Capital Markets Limited
d) ICICI
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Rajay Kumar Sinha has taken over as the Chief of SBI Capital Markets Limited (SBICAPS).
11. Which country’s passport is ranked as the most powerful according to the Henley Passport Index 2023?
a) Germany
b) Japan
c) Singapore
d) Spain
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Singapore’s passport is ranked as the world’s most powerful passport on the Henley Passport Index 2023.
12. Where was the 25th Asian Athletics Championship 2023 held?
a) Tokyo, Japan
b) New Delhi, India
c) Beijing, China
d) Bangkok, Thailand
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The 25th Asian Athletics Championship 2023 took place in Bangkok, Thailand.
