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GK Current Affairs Quiz: June 20th, 2023

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Current Affairs Quiz 20th June 2023

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Question 1:

Which platform introduced the ‘Dakshta’ course to upgrade skills?

A) Karmayogi Bharat

B) iGOT Karmayogi

C) Digital India

D) eSkill India

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B
  • Explanation: The Central Personnel Ministry unveiled the “Dakshta” courses on the iGOT Karmayogi Platform to enhance administrative skills.

 

Question 2:

Who has become the first Muslim female federal judge in the US?

A) Malala Yousafzai

B) Nusrat Chowdhury

C) Rashida Tlaib

D) Ilhan Omar

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B
  • Explanation: Nusrat Chowdhury was confirmed as the inaugural Muslim female federal judge in the US.

 

Question 3:

Where did the 146th Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra 2023 commence?

A) Mumbai

B) Delhi

C) Kolkata

D) Ahmedabad

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D
  • Explanation: The 146th iteration of Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra began in Ahmedabad.

 

Question 4:

On what date is World Refugee Day observed annually?

A) June 21st

B) June 18th

C) June 20th

D) June 19th

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C
  • Explanation: World Refugee Day is observed internationally every year on June 20th.

 

Question 5:

Which airline secured a deal for 500 Airbus A320 planes at the 2023 Paris Air Show?

A) Air India

B) SpiceJet

C) Jet Airways

D) IndiGo

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D
  • Explanation: IndiGo made history by striking a deal for 500 Airbus A320 aircraft at the 2023 Paris Air Show.

 

Question 6:

Which state government launched the Gruha Jyothi Scheme 2023?

A) Tamil Nadu

B) Kerala

C) Karnataka

D) Andhra Pradesh

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C
  • Explanation: The Gruha Jyothi Scheme 2023 was initiated by the Karnataka government.

 

Question 7:

What is the main objective of the SAGARMALA projects?

A) Railway development

B) Airway maintenance

C) Port-led development

D) Roadway expansion

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C
  • Explanation: SAGARMALA is a flagship initiative aiming at port-led development across the country.

 

Question 8:

Who has been appointed as the new chief of India’s external intelligence agency, RAW?

A) Samant Kumar Goel

B) Ajit Doval

C) Ravi Sinha

D) Anil Dhasmana

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C
  • Explanation: Ravi Sinha, a senior IPS officer, has been appointed as the new chief of RAW.

 

Question 9:

Where will Intel establish its two new semiconductor facilities with an investment of $32.8 billion?

A) Frankfurt

B) Munich

C) Hamburg

D) Magdeburg

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D
  • Explanation: Intel will invest in two state-of-the-art semiconductor plants in Magdeburg, Germany.

 

Question 10:

Who won the men’s doubles title at the 2023 Indonesia Open?

A) Lee Yong-dae & Yoo Yeon-seong

B) Aaron Chia & Soh Wooi Yik

C) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty

D) Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo & Marcus Fernaldi Gideon

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C
  • Explanation: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty clinched the men’s doubles title at the Indonesia Open 2023.

 

Question 11:

Which country emerged as the champion of the SDAT WSF Squash World Cup?

A) Malaysia

B) Australia

C) Egypt

D) India

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C
  • Explanation: Egypt was crowned the champion of the SDAT WSF Squash World Cup.

 

Question 12:

Who won the Canadian Grand Prix?

A) Lewis Hamilton

B) Fernando Alonso

C) Max Verstappen

D) Charles Leclerc

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C
  • Explanation: Max Verstappen showcased an outstanding performance, securing a dominant victory at the Canadian Grand Prix.

 

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