Daily Current Affairs Quiz 26 August 2024

1. Where was the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan held in?
(A) Mumbai
(B) Jalgaon
(C) Pune
(D) Nashik

2. Which government body approved the revised National Pension Scheme (NPS)?
(A) Gujarat Government
(B) Maharashtra Government
(C) Karnataka Government
(D) Tamil Nadu Government

3. Who is the founder and CEO of Telegram who was arrested recently?
(A) Pavel Durov
(B) Mark Zuckerberg
(C) Jack Dorsey
(D) Elon Musk

4. Which country lifted its ban on TikTok after 9 months?
(A) India
(B) Nepal
(C) Sri Lanka
(D) Bangladesh

5. Which Brazilian official is on a four-day visit to India?
(A) Mauro Vieira
(B) Jair Bolsonaro
(C) Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
(D) Michel Temer

6. When does NASA plan to return astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore with SpaceX?
(A) December 2024
(B) February 2025
(C) March 2025
(D) January 2026

Answers:

For details about the answer read the current affairs of 26 August. Here are the answers to the Current Affairs Quiz:

1. (B) Jalgaon

Explanation – The Lakhpati Didi Sammelan was organized in Jalgaon, Maharashtra on 25 August 2024.

2. (B) Maharashtra Government

Explanation – The Maharashtra government has approved the implementation of the revised National Pension Scheme (NPS) for state government officers and employees.

3. (A) Pavel Durov

Explanation – The founder and CEO of the Messaging App Telegram, Pavel Durov, was reportedly arrested at Le Bourget Airport, outside Paris, France.

4. (B) Nepal

Explanation – After 9 months of the ban, on TikTok, the Government of Nepal has officially lifted the ban on the social networking platform TikTok with some conditions.

5. (A) Mauro Vieira

Explanation – The Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira arrived in India on an official visit from August 25 to August 28.

6. (B) February 2025

Explanation – The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has planned to bring back the two astronauts, Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, in February 2025 with SpaceX.

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 25 August 2024: Here is the quiz based on the current affairs of 25 August 2024. Test your knowledge of current affairs with the following quiz. The answers of the quiz and their explanation is given at the end of the post.

Q1: Which ministry has launched the ‘Vigyan Dhara’ Scheme?
a) Ministry of Education
b) Ministry of Science and Technology
c) Ministry of Environment
d) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Q2: The ‘Mitra Shakti’ joint military exercise was recently concluded between which two countries?
a) India and Bangladesh
b) India and Sri Lanka
c) India and Nepal
d) India and Maldives

Q3: Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) has been launched by which ministry?
a) Ministry of Finance
b) Ministry of Defence
c) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions
d) Ministry of Labour and Employment

Q4: What is the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS)?
a) A scheme providing health insurance to central government employees
b) A pension scheme offering Assured Pension and Assured Family Pension benefits
c) A loan scheme for central government employees
d) A housing scheme for retired employees

Q5: What is the name of India’s first reusable hybrid rocket launched recently?
a) Agni-V
b) PSLV-C56
c) RHUMI-1
d) GSLV Mk III

Q6: The BioE3 Policy, recently approved by the Union Cabinet, focuses on which sectors?
a) Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment
b) Education, Employment, and Energy
c) Economy, Education, and Environment
d) Employment, Energy, and Environment

Answers:

1. b) Ministry of Science and Technology

Explanation – The Union Cabinet of India approved the continuation of three umbrella schemes merged into one unified central sector scheme named ‘Vigyan Dhara’ of the Department of Science and Technology (DST).

2. b) India and Sri Lanka

Explanation – The 10th Edition of the joint military exercise ‘Mitra Shakti‘ of the India and Sri Lanka army has concluded at Maduru Oya Army Training School (ATS) grounds, Sri Lanka.

3. c) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions

Explanation – The Indian government has approved a new Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), offering Assured Pension and Assured Family Pension benefits to around 23 lakh central government employees.

4. b) A pension scheme offering Assured Pension and Assured Family Pension benefits

5. c) RHUMI-1

Explanation – India’s first reusable hybrid rocket, Rhumi-1, was launched from Chennai by the Tamil Nadu-based startup Space Zone India.

6. a) Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment

Explanation – The Union Cabinet of India has approved the BioE3 Policy (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) aimed at fostering high-performance biomanufacturing under the Department of Biotechnology.

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 24 August 2024: Here is the quiz based on the current affairs of 24 August 2024. Test your knowledge of current affairs with this quiz.

1. Who inaugurated the GST Bhawan in Udaipur, Rajasthan, on August 23, 2024?
A. Amit Shah
B. Rajnath Singh
C. Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman
D. Piyush Goyal

2.  When is the National Space Day celebrated in India?
A. 21 August
B. 22 August
C. 23 August
D. 24 August

3. Why is August 23 celebrated as National Space Day in India?
A. Launch of Chandrayaan-1
B. Launch of Mangalyaan
C. Successful Chandrayaan-3 mission
D. India’s first space mission

4. What is the theme of National Space Day 2024?
A. “Exploring the Universe”
B. “Journey to the Moon”
C. “Touching Lives while Touching the Moon: India’s Space Saga”
D. “India’s Space Triumph”

5. What is the name of the lunar rover landed by Chandrayaan-3?
A. Vikram
B. Gaganyaan
C. Pragyan
D. Bhaskara

6. Which state has launched Subhadra Yojana?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Odisha
D. Jharkhand

7. What is the annual financial assistance provided under the Subhadra Yojana?
A. Rs 5,000
B. Rs 7,500
C. Rs 10,000
D. Rs 12,000

8. India has given the BHISHM Cubes to which country?
A. Armenia
B. Myanmar
C. Ukraine
D. Sri Lanka

9. What is the primary purpose of the BHISHM Cubes?
A. Educational support
B. Medical aid in emergencies
C. Financial assistance
D. Disaster relief

10. How many BHISHM Cubes were presented to Ukraine by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five

11. During January-June 2024, which country has become India’s top trading partner?
A. China
B. Japan
C. USA
D. UAE

Answers

1. C. Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman – On August 23, 2024, Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs of India, inaugurated the GST Bhawan in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
2. C. 23 August – India celebrated its first National Space Day on August 23, 2024.
3. C. Soft landing of the Pragyan rover on the moon
4. C. “Touching Lives while Touching the Moon: India’s Space Saga”
5. C. Pragyan
6. C. Odisha
7. C. Rs 10,000
8. C. Ukraine – Indian Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi has presented four BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita & Maitri) Cubes to the Government of Ukraine.
9. B. Medical aid in emergencies
10. C. Four
11. C. USA – According to a recent report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), the US has emerged as India’s top trading partner during the first half of 2024. Meanwhile, India has recorded its highest trade deficit with China, amounting to $41.6 billion during January-June 2024.

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Test your current affairs knowledge with GkSarkari’s daily current affairs quiz of 14 September 2023.

1. What did North Korea recently launch?

a) Satellite
b) Tactical Nuclear Attack Submarine
c) Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
d) Space Station

Answer: b) Tactical Nuclear Attack Submarine

Key Points:

– North Korea launched its first-ever “Tactical Nuclear Attack Submarine” named ‘Hero Kim Kun Ok’.
– This submarine is capable of launching nuclear weapons from underwater.
– It has been assigned the task of patrolling the Korean Peninsula and Japan.

2. Who conducted India’s first national-scale mapping of soil erodibility?

a) ISRO
b) DRDO
c) IIT Delhi
d) NASA

Answer: c) IIT Delhi

Key Points:

– Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, conducted India’s first national-scale mapping of soil erodibility.
– This mapping covers the entire country.

3. What is the aim of the Ayushman Bhav Campaign?

a) To promote tourism
b) To improve healthcare accessibility
c) To develop infrastructure
d) To boost the economy

Answer: b) To improve healthcare accessibility

Key Points:
– The Ayushman Bhav Campaign aims to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and enhance healthcare accessibility to the entire nation.
– It includes initiatives like Ayushman – Apke Dwar 3.0 and Ayushman Melas.

4. Where did the 8th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) take place in 2023?

a) Moscow, Russia
b) Delhi, India
c) Vladivostok, Russia
d) Tokyo, Japan

Answer: c) Vladivostok, Russia

Key Points:

– The 8th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) was held in Vladivostok, Russia.
– The theme for EEF 2023 was “On the Way to Cooperation, Peace, and Prosperity.”

5. Which locality in Delhi is set to have the city’s first park dedicated to differently-abled persons under the Central AMRUT Scheme?

a) Palam
b) Dwarka
c) Loni
d) Anand Vihar

Answer: c) Loni

Key Points:

– Delhi’s first park for differently-abled persons is under construction in east Delhi’s Loni area.
– It is expected to be ready in January 2024.

6. Who received the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award-Academia’ during the “Making India Employable” conference?

a) Sanjana Singh
b) Najma Akhtar
c) Rajendra Singh
d) Rohit Prasad

Answer: b) Najma Akhtar

Key Points:

– Professor Najma Akhtar, Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, received the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award-Academia’ during the conference.

7. Which city ranked first in the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023 (Clean Air Survey 2023)?

a) Mumbai
b) Delhi
c) Indore
d) Kolkata

Answer: c) Indore

Key Points:

– Indore secured the first position in the Clean Air Survey 2023 conducted by the Central Pollution Control Board.
– The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) was initiated to improve air quality in cities.

8. Who won the FIBA World Cup 2023 in basketball?

a) Serbia
b) Germany
c) United States
d) Russia

Answer: b) Germany

Key Points:

– Germany won its first FIBA World Cup in 2023 by defeating Serbia with a score of 83-77.

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz – September 13, 2023

Test your current affairs knowledge with GkSarkari’s daily current affairs quiz of 13 September 2023.

Read our daily current affairs of 13 September 2023, then answer the following multiple-choice questions.

Ques. 1: Who laid the foundation of the Nyoma airfield in Ladakh?

A) Prime Minister Narendra Modi

B) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

C) President Draupadi Murmu

D) Home Minister Amit Shah

Answer: B) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Notes:

• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation of the Nyoma airfield in Ladakh.
• The Nyoma airfield’s estimated construction budget is Rs. 218 Crores.
• The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) will construct this, the World’s highest fighter airfield.
• Ladakh is a Union Territory of India that came into existence on October 31, 2019.
• Leh is the summer capital and Kargil is the Winter Capital of Ladakh Union Territory.

Ques 2: How many scientists were awarded the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prizes for the year 2022?

A) 5

B) 8

C) 10

D) 12

Answer: D) 12

Notes:

• The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Awards for 2022 were awarded to 12 scientists in India.
• The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prizes are awarded to honor and recognize the contributions of scientists in the field of science and technology in India.
• The names of the winner of Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prizes for 2022 are – Akkattu Biju, Dipti Ranjan Sahoo, Anindya Das, Debabrata Maiti, Dipyaman Ganguly, Basudeb Dasgupta, Vimal Mishra, Rajnish Kumar, Maddika Subba Reddy, Neeraj Kayal, Ashwani Kumar, Apoorva Khare.

Ques 3: The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) was recently announced at which summit?

A) BRICS Summit

B) G7 Summit

C) G20 Summit

D) SAARC Summit

Answer: C) G20 Summit

Notes:

• The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) was recently announced at the G20 Summit.
• This Economic corridor includes shipping and railway liking that will connect the Asia with West Asian part, the Middle East and Europe.
• During the G20 Summit, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor was signed off by India, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, United States of America, European Union, France, Germany and Italy.
• Read More about the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).

Ques 4: Who won the final match of the SAFF U-16 Championship by defeating Bangladesh with a score of 2-0?

A) Pakistan

B) India

C) Nepal

D) Sri Lanka

Answer: B) India

Notes:

• India’s U-16 football team won the final match of the SAFF U-16 Championship by defeating Bangladesh with a score of 2-0.
• The SAFF U-16 is an annual International Football Championship organised by the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF).

Ques 5: Who won the Men’s Singles title at Indonesian Masters 2023?

A) Lee Chong Wei

B) Koo Takahashi

C) Kiran George

D) Lin Dan

Answer: C) Kiran George

Notes: Kiran George, an Indian badminton player, won the Men’s Singles title at Indonesian Masters 2023. He defeated Japanese player Koo Takahashi in a 56 minutes long match.

Ques 6: Recently, which Indian state launched the Mob Lynching Victim Compensation Scheme?

A) Madhya Pradesh

B) Maharashtra

C) Uttar Pradesh

D) Rajasthan

Answer: A) Madhya Pradesh

Notes:

• The Madhya Pradesh Government has launched the Madhya Mob Lynching Victim Compensation Scheme, 2023. Read more about the scheme.
• Shivraj Singh Chouhan is the current Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.
• Bhopal is the capital of Madhya Pradesh.

Before you go, take a moment to read our daily current affairs post of September 13, 2023.

Test your knowledge with our current affairs quiz of September 12, 2023 covering the International Convention on Millets, National Forest Martyrs Day, World Suicide Prevention Day, North Tech Symposium, Nand Baba Milk Mission and Asia Cup Cricket ODI.

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz – September 12, 2023

Test your current affairs knowledege with GkSarkari’s daily current affairs quiz of 12 September 2023.

Quest. 1: Who organizes World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD)?

a) United Nations

b) World Health Organization (WHO)

c) International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)

d) World Mental Health Foundation

Answer: c) International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)

Notes:

• World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is organised by the International Association for Suicide Prevention in collaboration with the World Health Organization.
• World Suicide Prevention day is observed in 10th September each year.
• This main purpose of organising this day is to raise the awareness towards suicide prevention.

Quest. 2: What is the theme for World Suicide Prevention Day in the year 2023?

a) Taking Action for a Brighter Future

b) Creating Hope Through Action

c) End the Stigma, Save Lives

d) Mental Health Matters

Answer: b) Creating Hope Through Action

Notes:

• The theme for World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) for 2023 is “Creating Hope Through Action.”
• World Suicide Prevention Day was first organised in 2003.

Quest. 3: What is the main focus of the ‘North Tech Symposium’ 2023 in Jammu?

a) Promoting Indian Army recruitment

b) Showcasing high-tech gadgets and military equipment

c) Hosting a cultural festival

d) Conducting medical camps

Answer: b) Showcasing high-tech gadgets and military equipment

Notes:

• The ‘North Tech Symposium‘ in Jammu is focused on displaying high-tech gadgets like communication devices, made in India weapons, and military vehicles.
• Indian Army has inaugurated the ‘North Tech Symposium’ in Jammu.
• The Symposium will run from 11th September to 13th September 2023.

Quest. 4: Who is the current Chief of the Army Staff of India?

a) General Bipin Rawat

b) General Manoj Pandey

c) General Dalbir Singh Suhag

d) General Vipin Rawat

Answer: b) General Manoj Pandey

Notes: General Manoj Pandey is the current Chief of the Army Staff of India.

Quest. 5: In which state of India the International Convention on Millets be hosted?

a) Tamil Nadu

b) Karnataka

c) Odisha

d) Kerala

Answer: c) Odisha

Notes:

• Odisha will host the International Convention on Millets in November 2023.
• The International Convention on Millets is scheduled to be held from November 9 to November 10 in Odisha.

Quest. 6: When is the National Forest Martyrs Day observed in India?

a) 8 September

b) 9 September

c) 10 September

d) 11 September

Answer: b) 11 September

Notes: National Forest Martyrs Day is observed on 11 September each year to pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for protecting forests and wildlife.

Quest. 7: Which state in India launched the Nand Baba Milk Mission?

a) Punjab

b) Rajasthan

c) Uttar Pradesh

d) Haryana

Answer: c) Uttar Pradesh

Notes: The Uttar Pradesh government launched the Nand Baba Milk Mission to ensure a fair price for milk producers.

• The Uttar Pradesh Government has formed a committee to start implementing the Nand Baba Milk Mission.
• Read More about Nand Baba Milk Mission.

Quest. 8: What record did Virat Kohli set during the Asia Cup Cricket ODI match?

a) Fastest century in ODIs

b) Most sixes in a single innings

c) Fastest to reach 13,000 runs in ODIs

d) Highest individual score in ODIs

Answer: c) Fastest to reach 13,000 runs in ODIs

Before you go, take a moment to read our daily current affairs post of September 12, 2023.

Test your knowledge with our current affairs quiz of September 11, 2023 covering the GI tag for Salem Sago, Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff winning US open title, Japan’s SLIM lunar lander, UPI Lite X and ‘Hello UPI’ feature in UPI platform.

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz – September 11, 2023

Test your current affairs knowledge with GkSarkari’s daily current affairs quiz of 11 September 2023.

Ques. 1: Salem Sago, which recently received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, comes from which state of India?

A) Kerala

B) Tamil Nadu

C) Karnataka

D) Andhra Pradesh

Answer: B) Tamil Nadu

Key Points:

• Salem Sago, locally popular as Javvarisi from Tamil Nadu’s Salem District, has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
• Sago is popularly known as Sabudana and tapioca pearl and Sago Pearls in India.
• It is a wet starch powder made by the roots of Tapioca.
• The GI tag provides legal protection for the intellectual property of sago producers. It esures that only members of Sagoserve can use the Salem Sago name.
• Tamil Nadu has total 59 products with GI Tag.

Ques. 2: Which Indian Naval vessel participated in ‘Exercise Bright Star-23’ in Egypt?

A) INS Vikramaditya

B) INS Sumedha

C) INS Rajput

D) INS Viraat

Answer: B) INS Sumedha

Key Points:

• INS Sumedha, a domestically built Saryu class Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel, participated in ‘Exercise Bright Star-23’ in Egypt.

Ques. 3: Where was the 19th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) held recently?

A) New Delhi, India

B) Istanbul, Turkey

C) Cairo, Egypt

D) Tokyo, Japan

Answer: B) Istanbul, Turkey

Key Points:

• The 19th HACGAM security meeting took place in Istanbul, Turkey, from September 5 to September 8.
• The HACGAM is a group of 23 Coast Guard agencies and two associate members, who cooperates in the maritime security.

Ques. 4: What is the new feature introduced by NPCI in the UPI system, called ‘Hello UPI’?

A) Instant fund transfer

B) Voice-enabled payments

C) International money transfer

D) Biometric authentication

Answer: B) Voice-enabled payments

Key Points:

• ‘Hello UPI’ is a voice-enabled feature that allows users to send money by calling a number from their registered number.
• The NPCI also introduced Credit Line on UPI and UPI Lite X for making transaction without internation connection.
• Read more about NPCI lauches on UPI.

Ques. 5: What is the name of lunar spacecraft recently launched by Japan’s space agency, JAXA?

A) SMART

B) H-IIA

C) XRISM

D) SLIM

Answer: D) SLIM

Key Points:

• Japan’s space agency, JAXA, successfully launched a lunar spacecraft called Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM).
• The rocket also carried X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) satellite.

Ques. 6: Which of the following classical vocalist passed away recently ?

A) Lata Mangeshkar

B) Kishore Kumar

C) Malini Rajurkar

D) Bappi Lahri

Answer: C) Malini Rajurkar

Key Point:

• Malini Rajurkar, a famous Hindustani classical vocalist associated with the Gwalior Gharana, passed away at the age of 82 in Hyderabad.

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Test your knowledge with our current affairs quiz of September 10, 2023 covering the collaboration between NVIDIA and the Tata Group for the advancement of AI in India, an earthquake that struck in Morocco, the African Union becoming a permanent member of the G20, and the Street World Cup taking place in Chennai.

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz – September 10, 2023

Question 1: What is the focus of the collaboration between Tata Group and NVIDIA?

A) Development of renewable energy sources

B) Advancement of artificial intelligence technology

C) Enhancement of global economic issues

D) Promotion of biofuels in India

Answer: B) Advancement of artificial intelligence technology

Note: Tata Group and NVIDIA are partnering to develop an artificial supercomputer based on NVIDIA’s superchip technology, focusing on advancing artificial intelligence technology in India.

Question 2: Which organization has become the second group of countries to attain permanent membership in the G-20?

A) European Union

B) United Nations

C) African Union

D) World Trade Organization

Answer: C) African Union

Note: The African Union has achieved permanent membership in the G-20 during the New Delhi Summit, making it the second group of countries to do so after the European Union.

Question 3: Where will the Second Street Child Cricket World Cup 2023 be hosted?

A) London

B) Chennai

C) New Delhi

D) Mumbai

Answer: B) Chennai

Note: The Second Street Child Cricket World Cup 2023 is scheduled to be hosted in Chennai, India, from September 20 to 30.

Question 4: What is the main goal of the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA) launched during the G20 Summit?

A) Encourage the use of biofuels in different countries

B) Promote renewable energy sources

C) Reduce carbon emissions from industries

D) Develop advanced technology for space exploration

Answer: A) Encourage the use of biofuels in different countries

Note: The main goal of the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA) launched during the G20 Summit is to encourage the use of biofuels in various countries, aiming to reduce carbon emissions.

Before you go, take a moment to read our daily current affairs post of September 10, 2023.

Test your knowledge with our current affairs quiz of September 9, 2023 covering ‘Varuna 2023’ Naval Exercise, the passing of Arun K Sinha, World Physiotherapy Day, the Tata Steel Chess Championship, the launch of the UPI-ATM by Hitachi Payment Services, and the awarding of the GI tag to Kapdaganda Shawls and Koraput Kalajeera Rice

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz – September 9, 2023

Question 1. India and France recently concluded which phase of the ‘Varuna-2023’ Naval Exercise in the Arabian Sea?

a) Phase I

b) Phase II

c) Phase III

d) Phase IV

Solution: b) Phase II

Notes: Phase II of the ‘Varuna-2023’ Naval Exercise took place in the Arabian Sea. This exercise is a bilateral initiative between India and France aimed at enhancing naval cooperation and interoperability.

Question 2. Arun Kumar Sinha, the Director of Special Protection Group (SPG), passed away at the age of 61. What is the primary responsibility of the SPG?

a) Providing security to the President of India

b) Providing security to the Prime Minister of India

c) Counter-terrorism operations

d) Border security

Solution: b) Providing security to the Prime Minister of India

Notes:

•  Arun Kumar Sinha was the Director of the Special Protection Group (SPG) and passed away at the age of 61.
• The primary responsibility of the Special Protection Group (SPG) is to provide security to the Prime Minister of India. Initially created in 1985, its mandate was later changed to focus solely on serving Prime Ministers.

Question 3. World Physiotherapy Day 2023 focused on the prevention and management of which health condition?

a) Diabetes

b) Arthritis

c) Heart disease

d) Asthma

Solution: b) Arthritis

Notes: World Physiotherapy Day 2023 centered on the theme of “Preventing and Managing Arthritis.” This annual observance highlights the importance of physiotherapy in maintaining health, particularly in managing conditions like arthritis.

Question 4. Who won the Tata Steel Women’s Rapid Chess tournament in 2023?

a) Vishwanathan Anand

b) Koneru Humpy

c) Divya Deshmukh

d) Garry Kasparov

Solution: c) Divya Deshmukh

Notes: Divya Deshmukh emerged as the winner of the Tata Steel Women’s Rapid Chess tournament in 2023, defeating strong competitors in the event.

Question 5. Hitachi Payment Services launched India’s first UPI-ATM in collaboration with which organization?

a) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

b) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)

c) Indian Bank Association (IBA)

d) State Bank of India (SBI)

Solution: b) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)

Notes: Hitachi Payment Services introduced India’s first UPI-ATM in collaboration with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). This innovation allows cardless cash withdrawals through the UPI platform.

Question 6. What does UPI stand for in “UPI-ATM” launched by Hitachi Payment Services?

a) Universal Payment Interface

b) Unified Payment Interface

c) Unique Payment Integration

d) Universal Payment Instrument

Solution: b) Unified Payment Interface

Notes:

• UPI stands for Unified Payment Interface.
• The UPI-ATM introduced by Hitachi Payment Services combines the user-friendly features and security of UPI with traditional ATM services, enabling cardless cash withdrawals.

Question 7. Which community is known for crafting Kapdaganda Shawls, which are in the process of obtaining a GI tag?

a) Dongria Kondh

b) Niyamgiri Dongria Kondh Weavers’ Association

c) Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

d) Directorate of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Research and Training Institute

Solution: a) Dongria Kondh

Notes: Kapdaganda Shawls are handcrafted by the Dongria Kondh community. These shawls are in the process of obtaining a Geographical Indication (GI) tag with the support of the Niyamgiri Dongria Kondh Weavers’ Association and the Directorate of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Research and Training Institute.

Before you go, take a moment to read our daily current affairs post of September 9, 2023.

Test your knowledge with our current affairs quiz of September 8, 2023 covering International Literacy Day 2023, Global Fintech Fest 2023, Aditya L1 Solar Mission, Second Naval Commander Conference 2023, Mukhyamantri Sambal Yojana and Indian Men’s Table Tennis Team won bronze medal.

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz – September 8, 2023

Question 1. Which Indian state has launched the Mukhyamantri Sambal Yojana?

a) Himachal Pradesh

b) Maharashtra

c) Uttar Pradesh

d) Rajasthan

Answer: a) Himachal Pradesh

Note: The Mukhyamantri Sambal Yojana was launched by Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. This scheme aims to provide educational assistance and resources to differently-abled children in the state. It includes various programs such as ‘teacher assistant’ chatbots, Abhyas Himachal, and Sampark Foundation’s ‘Sampark Science TV Program’ to support the education of these children.

Question 2. Who is organizing the Global Fintech Fest 2023?

a) United Nations

b) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)

c) World Health Organization (WHO)

d) International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Answer: b) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)

Note: The Global Fintech Fest 2023 is a collaborative effort by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the Payments Council of India (PCI), and the Fintech Convergence Council (FCC). It is a premier fintech event being held in Mumbai, with the theme “Global Collaboration For A Responsible Financial Ecosystem.”

Question 3. Which Indian organization launched the Aditya L1 Solar Mission?

a) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

b) Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

c) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

d) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

Answer: a) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

Note: India’s first solar observatory mission, Aditya L1, was launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It aims to closely study the Sun and has captured images of itself, Earth, and the Moon on its journey to the L1 Lagrange Point in the Sun-Earth system.

Question 4. What is the theme of International Literacy Day 2023?

a) “Building a Sustainable Future”

b) “Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies.”

c) “Education for All”

d) “Empowering Women Through Literacy”

Answer: b) “Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies.”

Note: International Literacy Day 2023’s theme, as declared by UNESCO, is “Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies.” This day is celebrated globally on September 8th to emphasize the role of literacy.

Question 5. In which Indian state are women’s self-help groups operating toll plazas?

a) Kerala

b) Madhya Pradesh

c) Rajasthan

d) Tamil Nadu

Answer: b) Madhya Pradesh

Note: Women’s self-help groups in Madhya Pradesh are operating toll plazas in Aagar Malwa, Ujjain’s Kayatha, and Chhatarpur’s Sanjay Nagar. This initiative is part of an agreement with the Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation and allows the women’s self-help groups to receive 30% of the toll collection.

Question 6. Which Asian country hosted the 2023 Asian Table Tennis Championships?

a) India

b) South Korea

c) China

d) Japan

Answer: b) South Korea

Note: The 2023 Asian Table Tennis Championships were hosted in Pyeongchang, South Korea, where the Indian men’s table tennis team secured a bronze medal.

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