Daily Current Affairs Quiz – September 12, 2023

Today’s highlighted current affairs quiz is based on 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.

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

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