Current Affairs Quiz 25th September 2023
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Question 1:
Where was India’s debut Lighthouse Festival held?
A) Kerala
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Goa
D) Maharashtra
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The correct answer is C. The debut Lighthouse Festival took place in the shoreline state of Goa.
Question 2:
Which Union Minister participated in the Lighthouse Festival in Goa?
A) Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
B) Sarbananda Sonowal
C) Rajnath Singh
D) Amit Shah
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The correct answer is B. Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister, attended the event highlighting the Fort’s unique history.
Question 3:
What does an ODF Plus village in India signify?
A) Only Open Defecation Free
B) Open Defecation Free with waste management systems
C) Only waste management systems
D) None of the above
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The correct answer is B. An ODF Plus village not only retains its ODF status but also incorporates waste management systems.
Question 4:
Which state in the USA will be hosting the world’s second-largest Hindu temple outside India?
A) California
B) Texas
C) New Jersey
D) Florida
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The correct answer is C. The Swaminarayan Akshardham temple is being inaugurated in Robbinsville Township, New Jersey.
Question 5:
Which state introduced its seventh tiger reserve, the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve?
A) Rajasthan
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Gujarat
D) Maharashtra
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The correct answer is B. Madhya Pradesh introduced the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve, marking its seventh tiger reserve.
Question 6:
What is the main focus of Goa’s State Shack Policy 2023-2026?
A) Beach tourism enhancement
B) Forest preservation
C) Urban development
D) Agricultural progress
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The correct answer is A. The State Shack Policy 2023-2026 of Goa aims to transform the beach landscape and ensure sustainable tourism.
Question 7:
Which organisation is benefitting from India’s new policy to improve the lives of casual workers?
A) Indian Railways
B) Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
C) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
D) National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The correct answer is B. The new policy is aimed at bettering the lives of workers at the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
Question 8:
Where will the 19th edition of YUDH ABHYAS, the joint military exercise between India and the US, be held?
A) Nevada
B) Texas
C) Hawaii
D) Alaska
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The correct answer is D. The joint exercise YUDH ABHYAS will take place in Alaska.
Question 9:
With whom has India contracted for the delivery of C-295 transport aircraft?
A) Boeing
B) Lockheed Martin
C) Airbus Defence and Space
D) Northrop Grumman
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The correct answer is C. India has contracted with Airbus Defence and Space for the delivery of the C-295 transport aircraft.
Question 10:
By how much is Apple aiming to boost its production value in India in the next 4-5 years?
A) $10 billion
B) $20 billion
C) $30 billion
D) $40 billion
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The correct answer is D. Apple plans to boost its production value in India to an estimated value of $40 billion in the next 4-5 years.
Question 11:
Which day promotes the importance of rivers and their sustainable management?
A) World Oceans Day
B) World Rivers Day
C) World Water Day
D) World Environment Day
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The correct answer is B. World Rivers Day emphasizes the significance of rivers and their sustainable management.
Question 12:
Who succeeded Bhargav Dasgupta as the MD & CEO of ICICI Lombard General Insurance?
A) Sanjeev Mantri
B) Rajiv Kumar
C) Anand Mahindra
D) Sunil Mehta
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The correct answer is A. Sanjeev Mantri has taken over the role of MD & CEO of ICICI Lombard General Insurance succeeding Bhargav Dasgupta.
Question 13:
Who won the inaugural Indian Grand Prix 2023 in the MotoGP season?
A) Valentino Rossi
B) Jorge Lorenzo
C) Marc Marquez
D) Marco Bezzecchi
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The correct answer is D. Marco Bezzecchi was the winner of the inaugural Indian Grand Prix in the 2023 MotoGP season.
Question 14:
Which capsule brought back the largest-ever asteroid samples to the Earth?
A) SpaceX Dragon
B) Roscosmos Soyuz
C) NASA’s OSIRIS-REx
D) China’s Chang’e
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The correct answer is C. NASA’s OSIRIS-REx capsule carried the largest-ever asteroid samples back to Earth.
Question 15:
Who was the former President of Italy that recently passed away?
A) Sergio Mattarella
B) Carlo Azeglio Ciampi
C) Giorgio Napolitano
D) Francesco Cossiga
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The correct answer is C. Giorgio Napolitano, the former President of Italy, recently passed away at the age of 98.
