Current Affairs Quiz 24th November 2023
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Question 1:
Where is the traditional buffalo racing contest, Kambala, being held in Bengaluru?
A) Cubbon Park
B) Bannerghatta National Park
C) Lalbagh Botanical Garden
D) Palace Grounds
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Kambala is being held at the Palace Grounds in Bengaluru.
Question 2:
Who partnered with the Survey of India for a 3D digital twin mapping program?
A) Tata Consultancy Services
B) Infosys
C) Genesys International
D) Wipro
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Genesys International partnered with the Survey of India for the 3D digital twin mapping program.
Question 3:
Who won the recent Dutch elections and is known for far-right ideologies?
A) Mark Rutte
B) Geert Wilders
C) Jesse Klaver
D) Sigrid Kaag
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Geert Wilders, leader of the Freedom Party, won the recent Dutch elections and is known for his far-right ideologies.
Question 4:
Which country inaugurated the world’s largest single-site solar power plant?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) India
C) United Arab Emirates
D) United States
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The United Arab Emirates inaugurated the world’s largest single-site solar power plant.
Question 5:
Where is the world’s first 3D-printed temple located?
A) Kerala
B) Telangana
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Karnataka
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The world’s first 3D-printed temple is located in Telangana.
Question 6:
What innovative collaboration was announced between Blue Dart and India Post?
A) E-commerce partnership
B) Digital Parcel Lockers
C) Drone delivery service
D) New postal stamp release
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Blue Dart partnered with India Post to introduce Digital Parcel Lockers.
Question 7:
When is Shaheedi Diwas, commemorating Guru Tegh Bahadur, observed?
A) November 24
B) October 31
C) December 10
D) September 15
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Shaheedi Diwas, commemorating Guru Tegh Bahadur, is observed on November 24.
Question 8:
Which scheme has the RBI extended until December 31, 2025?
A) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
B) Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) Scheme
C) Atal Pension Yojana
D) Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The RBI extended the Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) scheme until December 31, 2025.
Question 9:
Who inaugurated the 8th India Water Impact Summit in New Delhi?
A) Amit Shah
B) Narendra Modi
C) Nitin Gadkari
D) Rajnath Singh
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the 8th India Water Impact Summit in New Delhi.
Question 10:
Which Indian IT company ranked first in customer satisfaction in Spain?
A) Infosys
B) Wipro
C) Tata Consultancy Services
D) HCL Technologies
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) ranked first in customer satisfaction among IT and cloud services providers in Spain.
Question 11:
How many Indian women were featured in the BBC 100 Women 202
3 list?
A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) Five
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Four Indian women were featured in the BBC 100 Women 2023 list.
Question 12:
Who won the Best Actor award at the Stars Asian International Film Festival?
A) Ranveer Singh
B) Ishwak Singh
C) Rajkummar Rao
D) Ayushmann Khurrana
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Ishwak Singh won the Best Actor award at the Stars Asian International Film Festival.
Question 13:
What is the focus of the book ‘Thread by Thread’ about Shambhu Kumar Kasliwal?
A) His journey as a textile trader
B) His philanthropic works
C) His political career
D) His contribution to art and culture
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: ‘Thread by Thread’ focuses on Shambhu Kumar Kasliwal’s journey from a trader to an industrialist in the textile industry.
Question 14:
What achievement did Anahat Singh secure in the National Squash Championships?
A) Oldest winner
B) Second youngest winner
C) First female winner
D) Longest match played
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Anahat Singh became the second youngest winner in the history of the Senior National Squash Championships.
Question 15:
Which company became the first to receive INSPACe approval for satellite broadband in India?
A) Reliance Jio
B) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
C) Airtel
D) OneWeb India
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: OneWeb India became the first firm to get INSPACe approval for satellite broadband services in India.