Current Affairs Quiz 10th May 2023
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Question 1:
Who has been proposed by the Public Enterprise Selection Board (PESB) as the new Chairman and Managing Director of Power Finance Corporation (PFC)?
A) Joko Widodo
B) Lionel Messi
C) Parminder Chopra
D) Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The PESB has recommended Parminder Chopra for the position of Chairman and Managing Director of Power Finance Corporation (PFC).
Question 2:
Which organization collaborated with IIT Madras to develop an underwater sensor technology?
A) ASEAN
B) UNESCO
C) DRDO
D) PESB
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: IIT Madras and DRDO partnered to produce advanced sensor technology for use in underwater communication.
Question 3:
Who won the Sportsman of the Year at the 2023 Laureus World Sports Awards?
A) Carlos Alcaraz
B) Christian Eriksen
C) Lionel Messi
D) Joko Widodo
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Lionel Messi from Argentina was awarded the title of Sportsman of the Year at the 2023 Laureus World Sports Awards for his exceptional performance on the football field.
Question 4:
What was the theme of the 42nd ASEAN Summit held in Indonesia?
A) ASEAN Affairs: Epicenter of Growth
B) ASEAN: Future of Asia
C) ASEAN: Unity in Diversity
D) ASEAN: Towards Global Leadership
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The theme for the 42nd ASEAN Summit held in Indonesia was “ASEAN Affairs: Epicenter of Growth.”
Question 5:
Which city hosted the Petersberg Climate Dialogue 2023 on Climate Change?
A) Abu Dhabi
B) New Delhi
C) Jakarta
D) Berlin
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Petersberg Dialogue 2023 on Climate Change was hosted in Berlin, Germany.
Question 6:
When is the International Day of Argania or International Day of the Argan Tree observed?
A) May 1
B) May 10
C) April 10
D) June 10
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The International Day of Argania or International Day of the Argan Tree is commemorated every year on May 10 to promote its global ecological importance.
