Current Affairs Quiz 14th June 2023
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Question 1:
Who has announced a monthly pension for the Padma awardees from Haryana?
A) Prime Minister of India
B) Haryana Finance Minister
C) Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar
D) President of India
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Haryana Chief Minister, Manohar Lal Khattar, has announced this benefit for the Padma awardees from the state.
Question 2:
What is the name of the 4th ship of the Survey Vessels (Large) (SVL) Project for the Indian Navy?
A) Kattupalli
B) Sanshodhak
C) Chandrika
D) Veda
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The fourth ship is named ‘Sanshodhak’ which means ‘Researcher’.
Question 3:
Which NBFC has recently surrendered its licence to the RBI?
A) ICICI Bank
B) HDFC Ltd
C) Equitas Holdings Ltd
D) Muthoot Finance
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Equitas Holdings Ltd has voluntarily surrendered its NBFC licence to the RBI.
Question 4:
Which city in North East India has RBI recently opened a sub-office?
A) Guwahati
B) Kohima
C) Imphal
D) Aizawl
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The RBI has opened a sub-office in Kohima, the capital of Nagaland.
Question 5:
Who will regulate social media influencers in the financial markets?
A) RBI
B) SEBI
C) Ministry of Finance
D) None of the above
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) already has measures in place to address the issue.
Question 6:
On which date is the World Blood Donor Day observed?
A) May 14
B) June 14
C) July 14
D) August 14
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: World Blood Donor Day is observed annually on June 14.
Question 7:
According to SIPRI’s Yearbook, which country has significantly increased its nuclear arsenal?
A) India
B) Pakistan
C) Russia
D) China
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: SIPRI’s assessment reveals that China has significantly increased its nuclear arsenal.
Question 8:
Which Indian city is ranked as the second most unfriendly city in the world according to the Community Spirit Index?
A) Mumbai
B) Bangalore
C) New Delhi
D) Kolkata
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: According to the Community Spirit Index, Mumbai and New Delhi are among the most unfriendly cities in the world.
Question 9:
In the Forbes’ Global 2000 List, which company is the highest-ranking Indian company?
A) Infosys
B) TCS
C) Reliance Industries Limited
D) Wipro
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Reliance Industries Limited is the highest-ranking Indian company in the Forbes’ Global 2000 list.
Question 10:
By 2030, India and UAE have set a target to increase their non-oil bilateral trade to how much?
A) USD 50 billion
B) USD 70 billion
C) USD 90 billion
D) USD 100 billion
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: India and the UAE have set an ambitious target to increase their non-oil bilateral trade to USD 100 billion by 2030.
Question 11:
Who unveiled the disaster management schemes valued at over ₹8,000 crore?
A) Prime Minister
B) Finance Minister
C) Union home minister Amit Shah
D) Defence Minister
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Union home minister Amit Shah unveiled the schemes valued at over ₹8,000 crore for disaster management.
Question 12:
Which ceremony celebrates the ‘Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana’ in Dausa, Rajasthan?
A) Annaprasana
B) Namkaran
C) God Bharai
D) Mundan
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The ‘Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana’ is celebrated as the ‘God Bharai’ ceremony in Dausa, Rajasthan.
Question 13:
Which project is associated with the cluster-based Training of Trainers?
A) Skill India
B) Make in India
C) SANKALP
D) Digital India
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Training of Trainers project is developed as part of the SANKALP program.
Question 14:
What is the notable increase in FDI in the manufacturing sector due to the PLI Schemes?
A) 56%
B) 66%
C) 76%
D) 86%
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The PLI Schemes resulted in a notable 76% rise in Foreign Direct Investment in the manufacturing sector.
Question 15:
Which company has appointed Rashmika Mandanna as its brand ambassador?
A) Canon India
B) HP India
C) Epson India
D) Samsung India
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Epson India has signed actor Rashmika Mandanna as its brand ambassador.
Question 16:
Who is the winner of the RSL Christopher Bland Prize 2023?
A) Rohit Sharma
B) Paterson Joseph
C) Anuj Chauhan
D) Meera
Patel
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The winner of the RSL Christopher Bland Prize 2023 is Paterson Joseph.
Question 17:
In which state is the ‘One District, One Product’ (ODOP) scheme being launched?
A) Maharashtra
B) Karnataka
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Rajasthan
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The ‘One District, One Product’ (ODOP) scheme is being launched in Rajasthan.
Question 18:
Who is appointed as the first woman chairman of HAL?
A) Anuradha Desai
B) Rajashree Birla
C) Rukmini Rao
D) Nandini Bhandaru
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Nandini Bhandaru is appointed as the first woman chairman of HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited).
Question 19:
Which cricketer is appointed as the mentor of the Indian cricket team for the T20 World Cup 2023?
A) Sachin Tendulkar
B) MS Dhoni
C) Rahul Dravid
D) Virat Kohli
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: MS Dhoni is appointed as the mentor of the Indian cricket team for the T20 World Cup 2023.
Question 20:
Which state has launched the ‘Amma Mini Clinics’?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Kerala
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Karnataka
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The state of Tamil Nadu has launched the ‘Amma Mini Clinics’.