Today highlighted current affairs quiz is based on 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.
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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