Current Affairs Quiz 19th September 2023
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Question 1:
Where was ‘Udaan Bhawan’ inaugurated?
a) Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport
b) Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
c) Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport
d) Delhi’s Safdarjung Airport
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Civil Aviation Minister inaugurated ‘Udaan Bhawan’ at Delhi’s Safdarjung Airport.
Question 2:
Which recent addition marks the 42nd UNESCO World Heritage Site in India?
a) Rabindranath Tagore’s Santiniketan
b) Hoysala Temples
c) Taj Mahal
d) Qutub Minar
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Hoysala temples of Belur, Halebid, and Somananthpura have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage list, marking the 42nd site in India.
Question 3:
What is the new name for the old Parliament building?
a) Bharat Sadan
b) Lok Sabha Bhawan
c) Samvidhan Sadan
d) Rajya Sabha Bhawan
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The old Parliament building is renamed as “Samvidhan Sadan” or “Constitution House.”
Question 4:
What is the revised FY24 growth forecast for India by S&P Global?
a) 5.9%
b) 6.2%
c) 6.6%
d) 7.1%
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: S&P Global Market Intelligence has revised India’s FY24 growth forecast to 6.6%.
Question 5:
What new service did SBI launch for NRIs?
a) Personal loans
b) Credit cards
c) Digital NRE/NRO account setup via YONO
d) Fixed deposits
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: SBI launched a digital platform for NRIs to open NRE and NRO accounts via YONO.
Question 6:
How is SBI innovatively aiming to improve loan collections?
a) Through AI technology
b) By providing extra incentives
c) By visiting borrowers and offering chocolates
d) By reducing interest rates
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: SBI is visiting borrowers’ homes and surprising them with chocolates to improve loan collections.
Question 7:
How many NBFCs fall under the ‘Upper Layer’ as released by RBI for the year 2023-24?
a) 12
b) 15
c) 18
d) 20
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: RBI released the names of 15 NBFCs that fall under the Upper Layer for the year 2023-24.
Question 8:
When is International Red Panda Day celebrated?
a) First Saturday of September
b) Third Saturday of September
c) Last Saturday of September
d) Fourth Saturday of September
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: International Red Panda Day is celebrated every year on the third Saturday of September.
Question 9:
What is the primary objective of the PM Vishwakarma scheme?
a) Support farmers
b) Improve infrastructure
c) Benefit traditional craftsmen and artisans
d) Encourage technology startups
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The PM Vishwakarma scheme is designed to support traditional craftsmen and artisans by providing them with low-interest loans.
Question 10:
Who unveiled the ebook “People’s G20”?
a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
b) President of India
c) Apurva Chandra
d) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Secretary, Apurva Chandra, unveiled the ebook titled “People’s G20”.
Question 11:
What is the purpose of the SHREYAS scheme?
a) Infrastructure development
b) Empowering SC and OBC students in higher education
c) Supporting farmers and agriculture
d) Technology advancements and research
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The SHREYAS scheme aims to offer quality coaching to economically disadvantaged SC and OBC candidates, enabling them to participate in competitive exams and gain admission to esteemed institutions.
