Current Affairs Quiz 25th July 2023
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Question 1:
Which organization from India recently became a member of the Asia Transition Finance Study Group?
A) SEBI
B) Power Finance Corporation Ltd
C) LIC
D) IRDA
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: PFC is the first Indian participant in the Asia Transition Finance Study Group, an initiative by the Japanese METI to promote sustainable transition finance in Asian nations.
Question 2:
Who recently approved a legislation prohibiting gender change in official documents in Russia?
A) Dmitry Medvedev
B) Sergey Lavrov
C) Vladimir Putin
D) Alexei Navalny
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law that restricts medical procedures for gender transition and prohibits gender changes on official records.
Question 3:
Which Indian state recently introduced a bill for social security assurance for gig workers?
A) Kerala
B) Maharashtra
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Rajasthan
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Rajasthan government proposed the Rajasthan Platform Based Gig Workers Bill, 2023, prioritizing social security for gig workers.
Question 4:
Which bank was recently added to the Second Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934?
A) ICICI Bank
B) NongHyup Bank
C) HSBC Bank
D) DBS Bank
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: NongHyup Bank, originating from Seoul, South Korea, was incorporated into the Second Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934.
Question 5:
When is World Drowning Prevention Day observed?
A) July 10
B) July 25
C) August 15
D) June 20
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: World Drowning Prevention Day is commemorated every year on July 25 to highlight the tragic consequences of drowning and preventive measures.
Question 6:
Where were the 2023 World Aquatics Championships held?
A) Tokyo, Japan
B) Beijing, China
C) Fukuoka, Japan
D) Sydney, Australia
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The 2023 World Aquatics Championships took place in Fukuoka, Japan from 14 to 30 July.
Question 7:
At which venue did Shubhankar Sharma achieve the best finish by an Indian in The 2023 Open golf Championship?
A) Augusta National Golf Club
B) Pebble Beach Golf Links
C) Royal Birkdale Golf Club
D) Royal Liverpool Golf Club
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Shubhankar Sharma secured the highest position by an Indian golfer at the Open held at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club, England.
Question 8:
Who authored “Krishna – the 7th Sense”?
A) R.K. Narayan
B) Salman Rushdie
C) Debashis Chatterjee
D) Arundhati Roy
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: “Krishna – the 7th Sense” is a debut novel by the globally recognized academic and management expert, Debashis Chatterjee.
Question 9:
Who inaugurated the registration camp for the Rs.1,000 monthly assistance scheme in Tamil Nadu?
A) Edappadi K. Palaniswami
B) O. Panneerselvam
C) M K Stalin
D) Rajinikanth
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M K Stalin, initiated the registration camp for the Rs.1,000 monthly assistance scheme.
Question 10:
Who was honored with the Rising Global Superstar of Indian Cinema award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne?
A) Shahrukh Khan
B) Ranveer Singh
C) Kartik Aaryan
D) Aamir Khan
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan received the Rising Global Superstar of Indian Cinema award at the 14th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.
Question 11:
Which two entities expanded the ‘WhatsApp Se Wyapaar’ program?
A) CAIT and Meta
B) CAIT and Google
C) RBI and Meta
D) RBI and Google
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) partnered with Meta, Facebook’s parent company, to expand their ‘WhatsApp Se Wyapaar’ initiative.
Question 12:
Who launched the first ‘water ATM’ in Delhi?
A) Narendra Modi
B) Manish Sisodia
C) Arvind Kejriwal
D) Raghav Chadha
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Delhi’s Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, introduced the city’s inaugural ‘water ATM’.
Question 13:
What is the main purpose of Delhi’s ‘water ATM’?
A) Generate revenue for the government
B) Provide water access in areas without piped supply
C) Promote tourism
D) Increase water prices
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The ‘water ATM’ in Delhi aims to offer water in regions that lack a piped supply, reducing the city’s reliance on water tankers.
Question 14:
What is the primary objective of World Drowning Prevention Day?
A) Celebrate aquatic sports
B) Raise awareness about water pollution
C) Highlight the tragic consequences of drowning
D) Promote waterbased tourism
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: World Drowning Prevention Day is observed to emphasize the severe consequences of drowning and to disseminate knowledge on effective preventive measures.
