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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

Answer: C

  • 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

Answer: B

  • 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

Answer: C

  • 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

Answer: B

  • 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

Answer: B

  • 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

Answer: B

  • 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

Answer: D

  • 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

Answer: A

  • 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

Answer: C

  • 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

Answer: D

  • 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

Answer: C

  • 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

Answer: C

  • 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

Answer: C

  • 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

Answer: C

  • 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

Answer: C

  • 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

Answer: B

  • 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

Answer: D

  • 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

Answer: D

  • 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

Answer: B

  • 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

Answer: C

  • Explanation: The state of Tamil Nadu has launched the ‘Amma Mini Clinics’.
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