Current Affairs Quiz 28th June 2023
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Question 1:
Which state in India is set to introduce its first hydrogen-powered train?
A) Gujarat
B) Maharashtra
C) Jind
D) Haryana
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Jind is a city, not a state. The first hydrogen-powered train is set to debut in Haryana.
Question 2:
What is the theme title of the 8th edition of Swachcha Survekshan 2023?
A) Swachcha Bharat Abhiyan
B) Swachcha Survekshan 2023 Mera Sheher, Meri Pehechan
C) Clean India Green India
D) Swachcha India Campaign
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The theme title for the 8th yearly edition of the urban cleanliness evaluation is “Swachcha Survekshan 2023 Mera Sheher, Meri Pehechan”.
Question 3:
Who is the predecessor of Aarti Holla-Maini as the Director of UNOOSA?
A) Rohit Jawa
B) Simonetta Di Pippo
C) Sanjiv Mehta
D) Antonio Guterres
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Aarti Holla-Maini succeeded Simonetta Di Pippo from Italy as the Director of UNOOSA.
Question 4:
Who has recently become the MD and CEO of Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL)?
A) Sanjiv Mehta
B) Rohit Jawa
C) Aarti Holla-Maini
D) Simonetta Di Pippo
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Rohit Jawa has taken over as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL).
Question 5:
Which bank was penalized by RBI for lapses in adhering to KYC norms?
A) UP Cooperative Bank
B) HDFC Bank
C) Axis Bank
D) Standard Chartered Bank
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India penalized Standard Chartered Bank ₹30 lakh for lapses in adhering to KYC norms.
Question 6:
‘Sagar Samajik Sahayog’ guidelines for CSR were introduced by which Union Minister?
A) Shantanu Thakur
B) Shripad Yesso Naik
C) Sarbananda Sonowal
D) Narayan Rane
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal introduced the ‘Sagar Samajik Sahayog’ guidelines for CSR.
Question 7:
On what special occasion was the ‘Udyami Bharat-MSME Day’ marked?
A) World Business Day
B) Global Entrepreneurship Day
C) International MSME Day
D) World Startup Day
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The ‘Udyami Bharat-MSME Day’ was marked on the occasion of International MSME Day.
Question 8:
Which institution topped the QS World University Rankings 2024?
A) Harvard University
B) University of Oxford
C) Stanford University
D) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) clinched the top spot in the 2024 edition of QS World University Rankings.
Question 9:
Priya A S was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2023 for her work in which language?
A) Kannada
B) Tamil
C) Malayalam
D) Telugu
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Priya A S received the Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2023 in Malayalam for her work “Perumazhayathe Kunjithalukal”.
Question 10:
Which renowned Indian cricket player was recently inducted into the MCC World Cricket Committee?
A) Virat Kohli
B) Rohit Sharma
C) Jhulan Goswami
D) Mithali Raj
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Jhulan Goswami, a renowned Indian cricket player, was inducted into the MCC World Cricket Committee.
Question 11:
Which essential modern-day invention was John Bannister Goodenough known for?
A) Solar Panel
B) Lithium-Ion Battery
C) OLED Display
D) Quantum Computer
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: John Bannister Goodenough was one of the co-inventors of the Lithium-ion battery.
