GK Current Affairs Quiz: June 8th, 2023

Current Affairs Quiz 8th June 2023

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Question 1:

Which country is the world’s second-largest producer of crude steel as of 2022-23?

A) China

B) India

C) United States

D) Russia

Question 2:

How much has India’s crude steel production increased from 2014-15 to 2022-23?

A) 10%

B) 25%

C) 42%

D) 60%

Question 3:

Which five countries were elected as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council in 2023?

A) India, Brazil, Germany, Japan, Nigeria

B) Algeria, Guyana, Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia

C) France, China, Russia, United Kingdom, United States

D) South Africa, Mexico, Canada, Australia, Argentina

Question 4:

When was the UN Security Council founded?

A) 1945

B) 1950

C) 1960

D) 1975

Question 5:

Who is the current head of NATO?

A) Vladimir Putin

B) Angela Merkel

C) Jens Stoltenberg

D) Xi Jinping

Question 6:

What is the role of the Director General of the Competition Commission of India (CCI)?

A) Legislative drafting

B) Investigation of competition-related matters

C) Managing foreign relations

D) National security

Question 7:

What is the primary objective of the PMKUSUM scheme in India?

A) Boosting tourism

B) Enhancing energy security for farmers

C) Promoting exports

D) Improving healthcare

Question 8:

On which date is World Oceans Day observed annually?

A) June 1st

B) June 8th

C) July 15th

D) September 21st

Question 9:

Who is considered India’s most valuable brand as per the Brand Finance Report?

A) Reliance

B) Tata

C) Infosys

D) HDFC Bank

Question 10:

What was Gitanjali Aiyar known for?

A) Tennis player

B) Award-winning journalist

C) Astronaut

D) Bollywood actress

Question 11:

Where is the headquarters of the UN Security Council located?

A) Geneva, Switzerland

B) Paris, France

C) New York, United States

D) London, United Kingdom

Question 12:

What does the Director General of the Geological Survey of India oversee?

A) Agricultural production

B) Geological research

C) Human resources in the Indian Air Force

D) Space exploration

Question 13:

What is the theme of World Oceans Day 2023?

A) “Save Our Seas”

B) “Blue Planet, Green Future”

C) “Planet Ocean: The Tides are Changing”

D) “Ocean Health and Sustainability”

Question 14:

Which organization regulates and promotes the pension sector in India?

A) RBI (Reserve Bank of India)

B) SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India)

C) PFRDA (Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority)

D) IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India)

Question 15:

Which country is hosting the “Air Defender 23” NATO exercise?

A) United States

B) France

C) Germany

D) United Kingdom