GK Current Affairs Quiz: July 24th, 2023

Current Affairs Quiz 24th July 2023

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Question 1:

What significant amendment did the central government make regarding the retirement benefits of IAS, IPS, and IFoS Pensioners?

A) Increased the pension amount

B) Added medical benefits

C) Allowed withholding or withdrawing pension in certain cases

D) Introduced early retirement benefits

Question 2:

Who nominated the four women parliamentarians to the panel of vice-chairpersons in Rajya Sabha?

A) Prime Minister

B) Lok Sabha Speaker

C) Rajya Sabha Chairman

D) President

Question 3:

What is the main aim of the Cinematograph Amendment Bill 2023?

A) Introduce a new rating system

B) Regulate content in films

C) Address the issue of piracy

D) Increase cinema ticket prices

Question 4:

Why did India ban the export of non-basmati white rice?

A) Due to a shortage of rice in India

B) To stabilize domestic prices

C) Due to quality concerns

D) International trade restrictions

Question 5:

What is the “V.C Yeshwant Ghadge Sundial Memorial” a tribute to?

A) Indian Army’s role in the First World War

B) Civilian heroes of Italy

C) Indian troops in the Italian Campaign during WWII

D) Italian Army’s accomplishments

Question 6:

Who has been nominated to lead the US Navy?

A) Admiral Sarah Johnson

B) Admiral Lisa Franchetti

C) Admiral Maria Rodriguez

D) Admiral Laura Smith

Question 7:

What is the main objective of Odisha’s Mission Shakti Scooter Yojana?

A) Promote eco-friendly transportation

B) Provide two-wheelers to all residents

C) Provide interest subvention for scooter purchases for specific beneficiaries

D) Offer free scooters to students

Question 8:

What is the primary purpose of Mukhya Mantri Khet Suraksha Yojana in Uttar Pradesh?

A) Promote organic farming

B) Increase the production of specific crops

C) Install solar fences to deter animals from fields

D) Offer subsidies for farm equipment

Question 9:

As of the passage, how long has Naveen Patnaik served as the Chief Minister of Odisha?

A) 21 years

B) 23 years and 139 days

C) 24 years and 180 days

D) 22 years

Question 10:

To which country did India hand over INS Kirpan?

A) Thailand

B) Indonesia

C) Malaysia

D) Vietnam

Question 11:

Where has Russia’s Sberbank established a major IT unit?

A) Mumbai

B) Delhi

C) Kolkata

D) Bengaluru

Question 12:

Which country recently applied to join the BRICS group of nations?

A) Argentina

B) Turkey

C) Algeria

D) South Africa

Question 13:

What will the Sovereign green bonds (SGBs) be used for?

A) Finance infrastructure projects

B) Finance educational programs

C) Finance environmental projects

D) Finance healthcare initiatives

Question 14:

When is National Parents’ Day celebrated?

A) Second Sunday of July

B) Third Sunday of June

C) Fourth Sunday of July

D) First Sunday of August

Question 15:

What is the primary focus of World Drowning Prevention Day?

A) Promote swimming lessons

B) Raise awareness about water safety

C) Highlight the consequences of drowning and educate on prevention

D) Encourage the use of life jackets

Question 16:

Who took charge as the CEO of NOIDA?

A) Ritu Maheshwari

B) Anurag Thakur

C) Lokesh M

D) Rajesh Kumar

Question 17:

Which company entered into a partnership with the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)?

A) Axis Bank

B) HDFC Bank

C) ICICI Bank

D) SBI Bank

Question 18:

Who is the author of the book “The Silent Patriot”?

A) Khushwant Singh

B) Vikram Seth

C) Shobha De

D) Neeraj Kumar

Question 19:

Which Indian state has adopted the policy of “One Health, One Medicine”?

A) Gujarat

B) Madhya Pradesh

C) Rajasthan

D) Uttar Pradesh

Question 20:

What is the goal of the “Sanjeevani” initiative?

A) Promote organic farming

B) Mental health support for COVID-19 affected individuals

C) Provide free medicines to the elderly

D) Boost rural employment