Current Affairs Quiz 10th October 2023
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Question 1:
What is the primary purpose of the Digital India Act 2023?
A) Governing cybercrime
B) Governing India’s digital future
C) Amending the Indian Penal Code
D) National Data Governance
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Digital India Act 2023 was introduced to shape and govern India’s digital future proactively.
Question 2:
In which location did India and Switzerland commemorate 75 years of their relationship?
A) Agra
B) Goa
C) Satoli village in Uttarakhand
D) Mumbai
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The three-day celebration marking 75 years of partnership between India and Switzerland took place in Satoli village, Uttarakhand.
Question 3:
Which sustainable infrastructure was recently launched in Hyderabad?
A) A solar dam
B) A solar airport
C) A solar railway track
D) A solar-powered cycling track
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Hyderabad unveiled Healthway, its premiere solar-powered cycling track, to support green mobility and sustainability.
Question 4:
How much reservation percentage has the Bihar government allocated for the EWS in its judicial services?
A) 5%
B) 10%
C) 15%
D) 20%
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Bihar government has offered a 10% quota for the Economically Weaker Section in its judicial services.
Question 5:
What capacity of the solar project did NLC India Ltd secure in Rajasthan?
A) 510 MW
B) 610 MW
C) 710 MW
D) 810 MW
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: NLC India Ltd. secured an 810 MW solar project in Bikaner, Rajasthan.
Question 6:
Who is hosting the Indian Military Heritage Festival?
A) Indian Army
B) Indian Navy
C) Indian Air Force
D) United Service Institution of India
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The United Service Institution of India (USI) is set to host the Indian Military Heritage Festival, highlighting India’s vast military heritage.
Question 7:
Where will the Annual Joint HADR Exercise (AJHE-23) be organized in 2023?
A) Agra
B) Delhi
C) Goa
D) Mumbai
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Indian Navy is set to host AJHE-23 in Goa.
Question 8:
For the period of April to August in FY24, what is the amount of India’s fiscal deficit?
A) Rs 5.42 trillion
B) Rs 6.42 trillion
C) Rs 7.42 trillion
D) Rs 8.42 trillion
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: India’s fiscal deficit for the period from April to August in FY24 is Rs 6.42 trillion.
Question 9:
Which minister introduced the ‘Status Holder’ certificates under the Foreign Trade Policy 2023?
A) Arun Jaitley
B) Piyush Goyal
C) Amit Shah
D) Nirmala Sitharaman
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Union Minister Piyush Goyal introduced the ‘Status Holder’ certificates to align with the Foreign Trade Policy 2023.
Question 10:
Which bank is collaborating with the Outlook Group for the “40After40” event?
A) HDFC Bank
B) SBI Bank
C) IDFC FIRST Bank
D) ICICI Bank
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: IDFC FIRST Bank is collaborating with Outlook Group for the “40After40” event.
Question 11:
By when does the IRDAI plan to introduce ‘Bima Vahaks’ across all Gram Panchayats?
A) December 31, 2023
B) December 31, 2024
C) January 31, 2025
D) December 31, 2025
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: IRDAI aims to deploy ‘Bima Vahaks’ across all Gram Panchayats by December 31, 2024.
Question 12:
Which company is ensuring its business continuity plan for Israel’s Haifa Port?
A) Reliance Industries
B) TATA Motors
C) Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone
D) Bajaj Auto
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: APSEZ (Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone) has emphasized its business continuity strategy for Haifa Port amidst regional disturbances.
Question 13:
Who established the World Mental Health Day?
A) WHO
B) UNICEF
C) WFMH
D) UNESCO
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: World Mental Health Day was established by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) in 1992.