Current Affairs Quiz 27th July 2023
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Question 1:
Who made history by presiding over the Rajya Sabha as the first woman from Nagaland?
A. Deepika Singh
B. Priya Rawat
C. Anushka Menon
D. S Phangnon Konyak
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: S Phangnon Konyak, a notable BJP leader from Nagaland, made history by becoming the first woman from the state to preside over the Rajya Sabha.
Question 2:
Which company recently acquired a 3.53% stake in RBL Bank?
A. Tata Group
B. Reliance Industries
C. Mahindra & Mahindra
D. Adani Group
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Mahindra & Mahindra confirmed its purchase of a 3.53% stake in RBL Bank on July 26, 2023.
Question 3:
Which two companies announced a joint venture named “Jio BlackRock”?
A. TCS and BlackRock
B. Jio Financial Services Ltd and BlackRock
C. HDFC and BlackRock
D. Infosys and BlackRock
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Jio Financial Services Ltd, part of Reliance Industries, and global financial titan BlackRock announced a collaborative venture named “Jio BlackRock”.
Question 4:
Which bank partnered with Swiggy to launch a co-branded credit card?
A. ICICI Bank
B. HDFC Bank
C. SBI Bank
D. Axis Bank
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Swiggy, the well-known food delivery service, partnered with HDFC Bank to launch a jointly branded credit card.
Question 5:
Which annual cycling event did Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark win?
A. Giro d’Italia
B. La Vuelta a España
C. Paris-Roubaix
D. Tour de France
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark won the 110th edition of the Tour de France.
Question 6:
Who has been appointed as the Chairman of Asian Paints from October 1, 2023?
A. Ratan Tata
B. R Seshasayee
C. Mukesh Ambani
D. Anand Mahindra
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: R Seshasayee is set to take over as Chairman of Asian Paints starting October 1, 2023.
Question 7:
Who won the Miles Franklin Literary Award 2023 for the novel ‘Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens’?
A. Aravind Adiga
B. Rohinton Mistry
C. Jhumpa Lahiri
D. Shankari Chandran
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The 2023 Miles Franklin Literary Award was bestowed upon Shankari Chandran for her novel, ‘Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens’.
Question 8:
What is commemorated on July 27 in honor of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam?
A. His birthday
B. His inauguration as President
C. His death anniversary
D. His first space mission
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: July 27 marks the commemoration of the passing of India’s ‘Missile Man’, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
Question 9:
Which public sector bank topped in lending to state PSUs and corporations for the fifth consecutive year?
A. SBI
B. Punjab National Bank
C. HDFC Bank
D. Canara Bank
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Canara Bank has outshone other public sector banks by being the top lender to state PSUs and corporations for the fifth year in a row.
Question 10:
On which date is World Nature Conservation Day celebrated?
A. July 27
B. July 28
C. July 29
D. July 30
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: World Nature Conservation Day is celebrated on July 28 every year.
Question 11:
Who submitted a No-Confidence Motion notice against PM Narendra Modi’s Government?
A. Samajwadi Party
B. Congress and Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS)
C. Trinamool Congress
D. AAP
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Modi-led Government is slated to face a No-Confidence Motion initiated by the Congress and Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS).
Question 12:
Which state issued its first transgender birth certificate to Noor Shekhawat?
A. Punjab
B. Gujarat
C. Rajasthan
D. Maharashtra
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Noor Shekhawat received the state’s first transgender birth certificate in Rajasthan.
Question 13:
On which day is World Hepatitis Day observed annually?
A. July 26
B. July 27
C. July 28
D. July 29
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: World Hepatitis Day is celebrated on July 28th annually.
Question 14:
What is the aim of the joint venture “Jio BlackRock”?
A. To start a new bank
B. To build a new technology park
C. To provide access to innovative investment platforms
D. To launch a new mobile application
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The collaborative venture “Jio BlackRock” aims to democratize access to innovative investment platforms.
