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Current Affairs Quiz 9th June 2023

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Question 1:

What is the primary role of the Commission of Railway Safety (CRS) in India?

A) Ensuring airline safety

B) Ensuring safety of rail travel and train operations

C) Ensuring road safety

D) Ensuring maritime safety

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

  • Explanation: The correct answer is B. The CRS is responsible for ensuring the safety of rail travel and train operations in India.

 

Question 2:

What is El Niño, as mentioned in the news?

A) A type of coffee

B) A natural climate phenomenon

C) A famous artist

D) A fictional character

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

  • Explanation: The correct answer is B. El Niño is a natural climate phenomenon characterized by warmer waters in the Pacific Ocean.

 

Question 3:

What is the objective of the Nand Baba Milk Mission in Uttar Pradesh?

A) Promoting tourism

B) Boosting milk production and empowering milk producers

C) Enhancing education

D) Improving healthcare

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

  • Explanation: The correct answer is B. The mission aims to boost milk production and empower milk producers.

 

Question 4:

Which Indian state has launched the ‘Shakti’ scheme for free bus travel for women?

A) Maharashtra

B) Karnataka

C) Tamil Nadu

D) Rajasthan

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

  • Explanation: The correct answer is B. Karnataka has launched the ‘Shakti’ scheme for free bus travel for women.

 

Question 5:

What was the recent achievement of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in India?

A) Successful launch of a satellite

B) Successful night launch of the ‘Agni Prime’ ballistic missile

C) Development of a new fighter jet

D) Completion of a naval vessel

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

  • Explanation: The correct answer is B. DRDO successfully conducted the night launch of the ‘Agni Prime’ ballistic missile.

 

Question 6:

What is the main content of the RBI’s Annual Report?

A) A summary of global economic trends

B) A review of India’s foreign policy

C) An overview of RBI’s operations during a fiscal year

D) A report on agricultural production

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

  • Explanation: The correct answer is C. The RBI’s Annual Report provides an overview of its operations during a fiscal year.

 

Question 7:

Which Indian bank initiated the ‘I am Adyar, Adyar is Me’ campaign?

A) HDFC Bank

B) Federal Bank

C) State Bank of India

D) ICICI Bank

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

  • Explanation: The correct answer is B. The Federal Bank launched the ‘I am Adyar, Adyar is Me’ campaign.

 

Question 8:

What does LIC’s increased equity shareholding in Tech Mahindra signify?

A) LIC’s entry into the IT industry

B) Tech Mahindra’s acquisition of LIC

C) LIC’s confidence in Tech Mahindra’s prospects

D) Tech Mahindra’s merger with LIC

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

  • Explanation: The correct answer is C. LIC’s increased equity shareholding in Tech Mahindra indicates confidence in Tech Mahindra’s prospects.

 

Question 9:

What is the theme of World Accreditation Day 2023?

A) “Sustainability and the Environment”

B) “Accreditation: Supporting the Future of Global Trade”

C) “Innovation in Technology”

D) “Celebrating Cultural Diversity”

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

  • Explanation: The correct answer is B. The theme of World Accreditation Day 2023 is “Accreditation: Supporting the Future of Global Trade.”

 

Question 10:

Who has been recommended as the next Chairman & Managing Director of Container Corporation of India (CONCOR)?

A) Ramesh Sharma

B) Sanjay Swarup

C) Anjali Gupta

D) Priya Mishra

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

  • Explanation: The correct answer is B. Sanjay Swarup has been recommended as the next CMD of CONCOR.


Question 11:

What is the aim of NTPC Kanti’s Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM)-2023?

A) Promoting environmental awareness

B) Empowering underprivileged rural girls

C) Enhancing infrastructure

D) Supporting small businesses

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

  • Explanation: The correct answer is B. GEM-2023 aims to empower underprivileged rural girls.

 

Question 12:

What does the Indian government’s Price Support Scheme focus on?

A) Promoting tourism

B) Controlling inflation

C) Supporting small-scale industries

D) Procuring pulses at minimum support prices

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

  • Explanation: The correct answer is D. The Price Support Scheme focuses on procuring pulses at minimum support prices.

 

Question 13:

According to the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), which state ranks 1st for overall environmental performance?

A) Kerala

B) Telangana

C) Maharashtra

D) Gujarat

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

  • Explanation: The correct answer is B. Telangana ranks 1st for overall environmental performance according to CSE.

 

Question 14:

Why is the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park in the news?

A) For winning a sports championship

B) For receiving the Michel Batisse Award

C) For hosting a cultural festival

D) For discovering a new species

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

  • Explanation: The correct answer is B. The Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park is in the news for receiving the Michel Batisse Award.

 

Question 15:

What is the title of Shantanu Gupta

‘s latest book?

A) “Digital India: The Future”

B) “The Lost History of India”

C) “The Monk Who Became Chief Minister”

D) “Unleashing India’s Potential”

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

  • Explanation: The correct answer is C. Shantanu Gupta’s latest book is titled “The Monk Who Became Chief Minister.”
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