Today highlighted current affairs quiz is based on ‘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.
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.
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