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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At Gksarkari.com, you will receive daily updates related to politics, science and technology, sports, environment, social issues, financial markets, and international relations.

Today’s highlighted current affairs includes the ‘tactical nuclear attack submarine’ of North Korea, first national-scale mapping of soil erodibility in India, launch of Ayushman Bhav Campaign and Ayushman Bhava Portal, The 8th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) and more.

North Korea has launched it’s new ‘Tactical Nuclear Attack Submarine’

Key Points on the tactical nuclear attack submarine:

• Recently, the North Korea has launched it’s first-ever “Tactical Nuclear Attack Submarine“.
• The Submarine No. 841 is named as ‘Hero Kim Kun Ok’.
• This submarine is capable of launching nuclear weapons from underwater.
• The Submarine has assigned the task of patrolling the Korean Peninsula and Japan.
• What are Tactical Nuclear Attack Submarines- A Tactical Nuclear Attack Submarine is a type of submarine which is specifically designed to carry and launch the nuclear weapons from underwater.
• Note: The official name of North Korea is the “Democratic People’s Republic of Korea” (DPRK). The Supreme Leader of North Korea is Kim Jong Un. The capital of North Korea is Pyongyang. The currency of North Korea is North Korean Won.

IIT Delhi Researchers conduct first-Ever National-Scale Soil Erodibility Mapping in India

Key Points on the mapping:

• The Researchers of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, have conducted India’s first national-scale mapping of soil erodibility.
• Before this only a particular region were assessed for soil erosion, but this time researchers have claimed to perform soil erosion mapping for the entire India.
• Soil Erosion is the process where the top layer soil of the Earth’s surface is removed or carried away by the natural forces like wind, rainwater and rivers.
• Soil Erodibility is the measure of how easily a type of soil is eroded or carried away by wind, water and other natural forces.
• The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT, Delhi) was established in 1961.

President virtually launches Ayushman Bhav campaign and Ayushman Bhava Portal

Germany wins FIBA World Cup 2023

• Germany has won it’s first  FIBA World Cup 2023 in basketball by defeating Serbia with the score of 83-77.

Don’t forget to check out our daily current affairs highlights for September 13, 2023 covering the Nyoma Airfield in Ladakh, India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, SAFF U-16 Championship, First Global Symposium On Farmers Rights and Madhya Pradesh Government’s Compensation Scheme for Lynching Victims.

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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

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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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Today’s highlighted current affairs include the GI tag for Salem Sago, Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff winning US open title, Japan’s SLIM lunar lander, passing away of Indian Vocalist Malini Rajurkar, UPI Lite X and ‘Hello UPI’ feature in UPI platform.

Tamil Nadu’s Salem Sago Gets GI Tag

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.
• Sago is a wet starch powder which is extracted from raw tapiocas roots. Tapioca is a crop cultivated mainly in Tamil Nadu.
• The proposal for GI tag to Salem Sago was filed by Salem Starch and Sago Manufacturers‘ Service Industrial Co–operative Society Ltd. known as Sagoserve.
• The GI tag provides legal protection for the intellectual property of sago producers. This will ensure that only members of Sagoserve can use the Salem Sago name.
• Tamilnadu has total 59 products with GI tags.

Indian Navy’s INS Sumedha Takes Part in ‘Exercise Bright Star-23’ in Egypt

Key Points:

• Recently, INS Sumedha arrived at Egypt to participate in ‘Exercise Bright Star-23’. The exercise is a joint military drill in which 34 countries have participated.
• INS Sumedha is a domestically built Saryu class Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel. It is a part of Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet. INS Sumedha is a third ship of the Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel (NOPV) Project.

Indian Coast Guard participates in 19th HACGAM meet in Istanbul.

Key Points:

• The Indian Coast Gurad (ICG) recently participated in the 19th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) held in Istanbul, Turkey.
• This 19th HACGAM security meeting took place from September 5 to September 8.
• The 18th edition of HACGAM was hosted by the Indian Coast Guard in New Delhi in 2022.
• The HACGAM is a group of 23 Coast Guard agencies and two associate members, who cooperates in the maritime security.

NPCI Introduces Exciting Features on UPI: Voice-Enabled ‘Hello UPI,’ Credit Line, and UPI Lite X

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has brought enhancements to it’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system with ‘Hello UPI’, Credit Liine and UPI Lite X.

‘Hello UPI’: Voice-Enabled Payments

• The ‘Hello UPI’ feature allows the users to send money by calling a number from their registered number.
• This voice-enable feature was unveiled at the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai.

Credit Line on UPI

• The NPCI also introduced a credit line on UPI. User can now use the pre-sanctioned credit limit offered by their bank on UPI platform.

UPI Lite X: Payments Without Internet Connectivity

• The NPCI has introduced ‘UPI Lite X’ for the UPI platform. User can now make payment when there is no internet connectivity.
• The UPI Lite X uses Near Field Communication (NFC) technology for transaction.

Famous Hindustani Classical Vocalist Malini Rajurkar passes away at 82

• Malini Rajurkar passed away at the age of 82 in a hospital in Hyderabad.
• Malini Rajurkar was associated with Gwalior Gharana. She has expertise in the ‘Khayal’ and ‘Tappa’ genres.

US Open Tennis, Novak Djokovic created history by winning 24th Grand

• Novak Djokovic has won his 24th Grand Title slam title after defeating Danill Medvedev in US Open Final.

Coco Gauff wins US Open Women’s Grand Slam Championship

• In US Open Women’s Grand Slam championship, Coco Gauf secured her first US Open title by defeating Aryna Sabalenka.

Japan Successfully Launches Lunar Lander ‘SLIM’ into Space

Key Points:

• Japan’s space agency, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has successfully launched a lunar spacecraft.
• The Rocket H-IIA took off from Tanegashima Space Centre with a lunar lander called Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM).
• The H-IIA also carried an X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) satellite. The XRISM satellite is a joint project of The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), JAXA and the European Space Agency.
• Japan had two failed lunar landing missions previously.

Don’t forget to check out our daily current affairs highlights for 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, the arrest of former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, and the Street World Cup taking place in Chennai.

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Read our daily current affairs of 9 September 2023 and information about the latest events happening in the country and around the world.

Here, you will find daily updates related to politics, science and technology, sports, environment, social issues, financial markets, and international relations.

Today’s highlighted current affairs include the ‘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.

India and France Conclude Phase II of ‘Varuna 2023’ Naval Exercise in Arabian Sea

Key Points:

• Phase II of the 21st edition of the ‘Varuna-23‘ bilateral exercise between the Indian and French Navy took place in the Arabian Sea.
• Participants included guided missile frigates, a tanker, Maritime Patrol Aircraft, and integral helicopters from both navies.
• The exercise spanned three days.
• The first phase of ‘Varuna-2023’ occurred off India’s Western Seaboard from January 16 to 20, 2023.
• The India and French Bilateral Naval Exercise was started in 1993, it was renamed as ‘Varuna‘ in 2001.
• Extras: Emmanuel Macron is the current prime minister of France.
• The capital of France is Paris.

Director of Special Protection Group (SPG), Arun Kumar Sinha, Passes Away at 61

Key Points:

• Arun Kumar Sinha, Director of the Special Protection Group (SPG), passed away at the age of 61.
• He was the longest-serving chief in the history of the SPG, having held the position since 2016.
• Mr. Sinha’s career in the IPS began in 1987 in the Kerala cadre.
• The SPG was initially created in 1985 to provide security to the Prime Minister, former Prime Ministers, and their families.
• Its mandate later changed to focus solely on the serving Prime Minister.

World Physiotherapy Day 2023 Focuses on Arthritis Management

Key Points:

• World Physiotherapy Day is observed on September 8 each year, emphasizing the importance of physiotherapy in maintaining health.
• It was first celebrated in 1951 and later named World PT Day in 1996.
• This year’s theme for World Physiotherapy Day 2023 is “Preventing and Managing Arthritis,” continuing from the 2022 theme that centered on osteoarthritis.
• Physiotherapy plays a vital role in treating arthritis, helping patients manage pain and stiffness while staying active.

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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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Daily Current Affairs Quiz – September 7, 2023

Question 1: What does the ‘Adopt a Heritage 2.0’ program launched by ASI aim to do?

a) Promote tourism in India

b) Preserve and improve cultural heritage sites

c) Enhance the facilities of national parks

d) Develop new heritage sites

Answer: b) Preserve and improve cultural heritage sites

Note: ‘Adopt a Heritage 2.0’ program encourages corporate stakeholders to use their CSR funds to preserve and improve cultural heritage sites.

Question 2: Who has been appointed as India’s next High Commissioner to Guyana?

a) G. Kishan Reddy

b) Amit S Telang

c) Narendra Modi

d) Meenakshi Lekhi

Answer: b) Amit S Telang

Note: Amit S. Telang, an Indian Foreign Services (IFS) officer, has been appointed as the next High Commissioner to Guyana.

Question 3: Which two summits is Prime Minister Narendra Modi participating in Jakarta?

a) G7 and SAARC

b) ASEAN-India and East Asia

c) BRICS and G20

d) SCO and UN General Assembly

Answer: b) ASEAN-India and East Asia

Note: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is participating in the ASEAN-India and East Asia summits in Jakarta.

Question 4: What is the purpose of the East Asia Summit?

a) To discuss global economic policies

b) To promote cultural exchange

c) To collaborate on issues in the Asia-Pacific region

d) To address climate change

Answer: c) To collaborate on issues in the Asia-Pacific region

Note: The East Asia Summit is a regional forum comprising 18 participating countries that collaborate on economic, social, and political issues in the Asia-Pacific region.

Question 5: What does ‘CODE’ stand for in the ‘CODE’ device developed by scientists at IIT Jodhpur?

a) Computer Onboard Detergent Enhancer

b) Cold-plasma Detergent in Environment

c) Chemical Oxidation Device for Emissions

d) Clean Oxygen Deposition Engine

Answer: b) Cold-plasma Detergent in Environment

Note: ‘CODE’ stands for Cold-plasma Detergent in Environment and is designed to enhance indoor air quality.

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Read our daily current affairs of 7 September 2023 and information about the latest events happening in the country and around the world.

Here, you will find fresh news related to politics, science and technology, sports, environment, social issues, financial markets, and international relations.

Today highlighted current affairs covers PM Narendra Modi in Jakarta, adopt a heritage 2.0 program, CODE device for pollution control, ASEAN-India summit, East Asia summit and paytm card soundbox.

ASI launches “Adopt a Heritage 2.0” program to preserve the India’s Cultural Legacy

Key Points:

• The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), responsible for preserving 3,696 cultural monuments across India, launched its ‘Adopt a Heritage’ program as ‘Adopt a Heritage 2.0’ on September 4, 2023, at the Samvet Auditorium, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi.
• Union Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Development of North Eastern Region, G. Kishan Reddy, in conjunction with Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture Meenakshi Lekhi, officially inaugurated the program.
• This “Adopt a Heritage 2.0” program encourages corporate stakeholders for the preservation and improving the facilities of these cultural heritage sites by using their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds.
• The first ‘Adopt A Heritage’ program was launched on 27 September 2017 on World Tourism Day. And it clearly outlines the facilities required for various monuments in accordance with The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act (AMASR Act) of 1958.
• A dedicated mobile application called “Indian Heritage” was also launched during the event, which contains state-wise details of heritage sites, geotagged locations, photographs and monuments.

To learn more about the ‘Adopt a Heritage 2.0’ program, visit the official ASI website, adoptaheritage.in.

Amit S Telang has been appointed as India’s next High Commissioner to Guyana

Key Points:

• Amit S. Telang, an Indian Foreign Services (IFS) officer of 2005 batch, has been appointed as the next High Commissioner to the Guyana officially named as Co-operative Republic of Guyana.
• At the time of his appointment, Amit S Telang was fulfilling his role as the Consul General at the Consulate General of India in Frankfurt.
• The Capital of Guyana is Georgetown.

PM Modi Arrives in Jakarta for ASEAN-India and East Asia Summits

Key Points:

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Jakarta, capital of Indonesia, to participate in the ASEAN-India and East Asia summits.
• The 20th ASEAN-India Summit focuses on partnership of both countries.
• The 18^th East Asia summit will focus on digital innovations and healthcare.
• ASEAN stands for Association of Southeast Asian Nations. ASEAN was established on 8 August 1967 aiming for economic development, cultural development and peace in Southeast Asian region. The headquarters of ASEAN is located in Jakarta, Indonesia.
• The member countries of ASEAN are Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR (People’s Democratic Republic), Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam.
• The ASEAN-India was officially established in 1992, when India became a Sectoral Dialogue Partner of ASEAN.
• The East Asia Summit is a regional forum comprising 18 participating countries that collaborate on economic, social, and political issues in the Asia-Pacific region.
• The East Asia Summit includes eighteen member nations, consisting of ten ASEAN Member States (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam), along with Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Russia, and the United States of America.

Paytm Introduces New Card Soundbox for UPI and Debit or Credit card Contactless Payments

Paytm India has recently launched a Paytm Card Soundbox, which is designed to empower the merchants to accept UPI and Card payments, which includes Mastercard, RuPay, Visa and American Express cards.

• This card soundbox has ‘tap and pay’ solution for credit and debit card transaction.
• The previous soundbox had a QR code for UPI payments, but this new soundbox accepts the card payments also with real-time audio alerts for transactions.
• This device is a combination of UPI QR code, NFC or contactless debit and credit card payments system and for transaction alert it provides audio and visual confirmation by LCD.
• The customer can pay to the merchants up to 5,000 INR. It offers alert in 11 regional languages.

Scientists of IIT Jodhpur Develops ‘CODE’ Device for Enhanced Indoor Air Quality

• Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur have developed the ‘CODE’ device for enhancing indoor air quality.
• ‘CODE’ stands for Cold-plasma Detergent in Environment and has been extensively tested to deactivate over 99.99% of harmful pathogens in indoor environments.

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz – September 6, 2023

Question 1: Where is the headquarters of ISRO located?

a) Mumbai

b) New Delhi

c) Bengaluru

d) Hyderabad

Answer: The correct answer is option (c) Bengaluru.

Notes:

• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
• S. Somnath is the current chairman of ISRO.

Question 2: Who unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi near Rajghat in New Delhi?

a) Prime Minister of India

b) President of India

c) Chief Minister of Delhi

d) Mayor of New Delhi

Answer: The correct answer is option (b) President of India.

Note: President Draupadi Murmu unveiled a 12-foot-tall statue of Mahatma Gandhi near Rajghat in New Delhi.

Question 3: Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) Society and the President of its Governing Council?

a) Anupam Kher

b) Shah Rukh Khan

c) Prabhas

d) R. Madhavan

Answer: The correct answer is option (d) R. Madhavan.

Note: Actor R. Madhavan has been appointed as the Chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) Society and the President of its Governing Council.

Question 4: What is the theme of the G-20 Summit in 2023, hosted by India?

a) “Global Unity and Cooperation”

b) “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (One Earth, One Family, One Future)

c) “Achieving Economic Growth”

d) “Climate Change and Sustainability”

Answer: The correct answer is option (b) “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (One Earth, One Family, One Future).

Note:

• The G-20 Summit in 2023, hosted by India, has the theme of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” emphasizing the idea of global unity.
• The G20 Summit scheduled in New Delhi is set to take place for two consecutive days, namely, September 9 and 10.

Question 5: Which team has won the Durand Cup 2023?

a) East Bengal

b) Jamshedpur FC

c) Mohan Bagan Super Giant

d) Chennaiyin FC

Answer: The correct answer is c) Mohan Bagan Super Giant.

Note: Mohan Bagan Super Giant won the Durand Cup 2023 by defeating East Bengal and became the first team to win 17 Durand Cup titles.

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Stay updated with our comprehensive daily current affairs coverage for September 6, 2023.

Here, you will find fresh news related to politics, science and technology, sports, environment, social issues, financial markets, and international relations.

Today highlighted current affairs covers death of N. Valarmathi, Vikram Lander went to sleep mode, Mahatma Gandhi’s statue at Rajghat, G-20 summit and Durand Cup 2023.

1. ISRO Scientist N. Valarmathi, voice behind ISRO’s Space Mission’s

Countdown and ISRO Chandrayaan-3 Mission, Passes Away

• Renowned Scientist N. Valarmathi, Who Provided Countdown Announcements During Several ISRO Rocket Launch Missions, Including Chandrayaan-3, Passes Away; Reportedly Due to a Heart Attack.
• Note: Chandrayaan-3 was launched on July 14, 2023. On August 23, 2023, the Vikram Lander successfully performed a soft landing on the South Pole of the Moon. On August 24, the Pragyan Rover descended from the Vikram Lander onto the lunar surface.
• The current Chairman of ISRO is Shri S. Somanath.

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