Current Affairs Quiz 7th November 2023
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Question 1:
Who flagged off India’s first International Cruise Liner “Costa Serena”?
A) Narendra Modi
B) Amit Shah
C) Sarbananda Sonowal
D) Rajnath Singh
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways flagged off the “Costa Serena.”
Question 2:
Until which year has the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) been extended?
A) 2025
B) 2028
C) 2026
D) 2027
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the extension of the PMGKAY until 2028.
Question 3:
What does PMGKAY provide to beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013?
A) 10 kg of food grain per person per month
B) 3 kg of food grain per person per month
C) 5 kg of food grain per person per month
D) 7 kg of food grain per person per month
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: PMGKAY provides 5 kg of food grain per person per month free of cost to beneficiaries under NFSA 2013.
Question 4:
Which country is funding USD 44.7 million for India’s ‘The Hunger Project’ in Uttarakhand?
A) United States
B) Norway
C) Sweden
D) Germany
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Government of Norway is funding USD 44.7 million for ‘The Hunger Project’ in Uttarakhand.
Question 5:
Which TV channel collaborated with the Ministry of Women and Child Development to support the BBBP initiative?
A) Star Plus
B) Sony
C) COLORS
D) Zee TV
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: COLORS TV collaborated with the Ministry of Women and Child Development to support the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao initiative.
Question 6:
Which company became India’s first 100% FDI in the Defence Sector?
A) Boeing
B) Saab AB
C) Lockheed Martin
D) BAE Systems
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Swedish firm Saab AB became the first company to get Government of India’s approval for 100% FDI in the defence sector.
Question 7:
Which Indian state won the Global Responsible Tourism Award 2023 under the category of Best for local sourcing, craft, and food?
A) Kerala
B) Gujarat
C) Uttarakhand
D) Himachal Pradesh
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Kerala RT Mission won the Global Responsible Tourism Award 2023 under the Best for local sourcing, craft, and food category.
Question 8:
Who was appointed as the new NonExecutive Independent Director of Dabur India Ltd?
A) Sushil Chandra
B) Raghuram Rajan
C) Urjit Patel
D) Arvind Subramanian
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Sushil Chandra, the former Chief Election Commissioner of India, was appointed as the new NonExecutive Independent Director of Dabur India Ltd.
Question 9:
When is National Cancer Awareness Day observed in India?
A) November 7
B) November 5
C) November 6
D) November 8
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: National Cancer Awareness Day is observed across India on November 7.
Question 10:
Whose birth anniversary is celebrated on November 7th, known for
the discovery of the Raman effect?
A) Homi J. Bhabha
B) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
C) Srinivasa Ramanujan
D) C.V. Raman
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: November 7th marks the birth anniversary of Nobel Laureate and Bharat Ratna recipient C.V. Raman, renowned for discovering the Raman effect.
