Current Affairs Quiz 28th September 2023
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Question 1:
Which event did Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi attend for its 20th anniversary?
A) India-UN Capacity Building Initiative
B) Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit
C) India’s Aging Population 2023 Report
D) World University Rankings 2024 Announcement
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi attended the 20th-anniversary event of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit.
Question 2:
How much financial aid was Sri Lanka expecting from the IMF?
A) $1.5 billion
B) $4.0 billion
C) $2.9 billion
D) $5.5 billion
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Sri Lanka was anticipating a $2.9 billion financial aid from the IMF.
Question 3:
Which initiative is a joint venture of India and the United Nations?
A) Vibrant Gujarat Initiative
B) Global Innovation Index 2023
C) India’s Aging Population 2023 Report
D) India-UN Capacity Building Initiative
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The India-UN Capacity Building Initiative is a collaborative program launched by India and the United Nations.
Question 4:
For how long has the implementation of AFSPA been extended in Manipur’s Hill regions?
A) Three months
B) Two years
C) One year
D) Six months
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The AFSPA has been extended for another six months in Manipur’s Hill regions.
Question 5:
Which company did the Uttarakhand government collaborate with for ropeway construction?
A) Siemens
B) Poma Group
C) Otis
D) Kone
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Uttarakhand government entered into a partnership with the Poma Group for ropeway construction.
Question 6:
What is the budget assigned for the acquisition of six Dornier-228 aircraft by the Indian Air Force?
A) Rs 1,000 crore
B) Rs 667 crore
C) Rs 550 crore
D) Rs 750 crore
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Rs 667 crore was allocated for the acquisition of six Dornier-228 aircraft.
Question 7:
On which date is World Maritime Day celebrated?
A) September 27
B) September 29
C) September 28
D) September 30
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: World Maritime Day is celebrated on September 28.
Question 8:
What is the theme for World Rabies Day 2023?
A) Rabies: Zero by 2030
B) All for 1, One Health for All
C) Save a life, vaccinate
D) Understand rabies, act responsibly
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The theme for World Rabies Day 2023 is βAll for 1, One Health for All.β
Question 9:
Which Indian institute achieved the highest rank among Indian institutions in THE World University Rankings 2024?
A) IIT Delhi
B) IIM Ahmedabad
C) IISc Bangalore
D) IIT Bombay
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, achieved the foremost rank among Indian institutions in the THE World University Rankings 2024.
Question 10:
What position does India hold in the Global Innovation Index 2023?
A) 45th
B) 20th
C) 30th
D) 40th
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: India stands at the 40th position in the Global Innovation Index 2023.
Question 11:
By what percentage did green-certified office areas increase in six primary Indian cities since 2019?
A) 50%
B) 36%
C) 25%
D) 42%
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: There has been a 36% augmentation in green-certified office areas in six primary Indian cities since 2019.
Question 12:
Who achieved the gold medal in the Men’s 10m Air Pistol Team category at the Asian Games 2023?
A) South Korea
B) China
C) Japan
D) India
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: India’s marksmen secured their sixth gold in the Men’s 10m Air Pistol Team category at the Asian Games 2023.
Question 14:
Which of the following events began on September 28, 2003?
A) India-UN Capacity Building Initiative
B) Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit
C) India’s Aging Population 2023 Report
D) World University Rankings 2024 Announcement
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit was initiated on September 28, 2003.
Question 15:
Which institution is the most innovative economy in the Global Innovation Index 2023?
A) USA
B) UK
C) Sweden
D) Switzerland
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: For the 13th consecutive year, Switzerland holds the title of 2023’s most innovative economy.
Question 16:
What is the purpose of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit?
A) To boost India’s global tourism
B) To increase exports from Gujarat
C) To enhance the state’s image and promote global interactions
D) To focus on India’s technological advancements
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit was established to enhance the state’s image and foster global interactions.
Question 17:
Which organization endorsed World Rabies Day?
A) United Nations
B) World Health Organization
C) Red Cross
D) Doctors Without Borders
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: World Rabies Day is endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Question 18:
In which year was the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit initiated?
A) 2000
B) 2001
C) 2003
D) 2005
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit started in 2003.
Question 19:
By 2030, how many more senior citizens are expected to reside in India as compared to 2015?
A) 90 million
B) 120 million
C) 60 million
D) 150 million
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: By 2030, 120 million more senior citizens are expected to reside in India as compared to 2015.
Question 20:
In which Indian state has the AFSPA been extended in its Hill regions?
A) Assam
B) Nagaland
C) Tripura
D) Manipur
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The AFSPA has been extended in the Hill regions of Manipur.