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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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 include 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.

Tata Group Collabs with NVIDIA for AI Advancements in India

• Tata Group has announced the partnership with NVIDIA to bring AI Advancements technology in India.
• According to the deal, both will work to develop an artificial supercomputer based on NVIDIA’s superchip technology.
• Before Tata Group, Reliance Industries limited on 8 September had announced the partnership with US-based chipmaker NVIDIA for boosting Artificial Intelligence technology in India.
• About NVIDIA: NVIDIA is a tech company popular for the development of Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). It was established in 1993.

African Union Becomes Permanent Member of G-20

• The African Union has become a permanent member of the G-20 during the New Delhi Summit.
• After the European Union, the African Union becomes the second group of countries to attain permanent membership in the G-20.
• The G-20 Summit is being placed in New Delhi. This is the first G-20 Summit in India.
• G20 member countries before African Union: Mexico, China, United Kingdom, India, Turkey, Italy, Brazil, Argentina, Germany, United States, South Africa, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Canada, South Korea, European Union, France, Australia, Indonesia, Japan.
• The Group of Twenty (G20) is an international forum for discussing and coordinating on global economic issues.

Powerful Earthquake Strikes Morocco: Death Toll Exceeds 2,000

• A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Morocco, resulting in a death toll exceeding 2,000 people.
• Marrakech, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, also experienced damage to its buildings.

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu Arrested in Corruption Case

• Former Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Chief N. Chandrababu Naidu has been arrested in a corruption case by the Central Investigation Department (CID).
• The arrest of N. Chandrababu Naidu is related to an alleged Andhra Pradesh Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) Scam during the rule of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP).
• Extra: YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is the current chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. Amaravati is the capital of Andhra Pradesh.

Cartoonist Ajit Ninan Passes Away at 68 in Mysuru

• Cartoonist Ajit Ninan, known for his work of series ‘Centrestage’ in India Today and ‘Ninan’s World’ in Times of India, passed away in Mysuru on Friday at the age of 68.
• He reportedly died of a cardiac arrest in Mysuru (Karnataka) on September 8, 2023.

Chennai will Host Street Child Cricket World Cup in September 2023

• The Second Street Child Cricket World Cup 2023 from September 20 to 30 is going to be hosted in Chennai, India.
• There will be total 24 teams from different countries.
• First Street Child Cricket World Cup was hosted in London in 2019.

Global Biofuels Alliance, launched during G20 Summit in New Delhi

• The leaders of G20 launched the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA) during the G20 Summit in New Delhi, India.
• The main goal of Global Biofuel Alliance is to encourage the use of biofuels in different countries.

What are Biofuels?

• Biofuels are renewable energy sources generated from organic materials like wood, crops and other waste. Biofuels are used to reduce the carbon emissions.

Shivaji Maharaj’s Wagh Nakh to be return to India

• The UK government is set to return Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s iconic ‘Wagh Nakh,’

Wagh Nakh of Shivaji Maharaj

• Wagh Nakh or ‘Tiger Claws’ is an historical iron weapon used by Shivaji Maharaj to kill Afzal Khan in 1659.

Don’t forget to check out our daily current affairs highlights for 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. Click here to read more about what’s happening around the world on September 9th.

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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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Read our daily current affairs of 8 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 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.

Himachal Pradesh Launches Mukhyamantri Sambal Yojana to Support Differently-abled Children with Education

Key Points on Himanchal Pradesh’s Mukhyamantri Sambal Yojana:

• Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the Mukhyamantri Sambal Yojana (मुख्यमंत्री संबल योजना) on September 4, 2023, in Nadaun of Hamirpur district.
• The scheme aims to provide educational assistance and resources to differently-abled children in the state.
• The scheme aims to provide educational assistance and resources to differently-abled children in the state.

Other programs for teachers and students were also launched. These programs are ‘teacher assistant’ chatbots, Abhyas Himachal and Sampark Foundation’s ‘Sampark Science TV Program’.

Global Fintech Fest 2023: Mumbai Hosts Premier Fintech Event

Key Points:

• Global Fintech Fest 2023 (GFF 2023) is currently underway in Mumbai. The event
• This 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).
• The theme for Global Fintech Fest 2023 is “Global Collaboration For A Responsible Financial Ecosystem“
• Global Fintech Fest 2023 is scheduled from September 5 to 7 at Jio World Centre, Mumbai.

ISRO Shares Selfie and Images of Earth and Moon Captured by Aditya L1 Solar Mission

Key Points:

• India’s first solar observatory mission, Aditya L1, has captured images of itself, Earth, and the Moon. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) posted these images on their social media account of X, previously known as Twitter.
• Aditya L1 Mission: Aditya-L1 where Aditya means ‘the Sun’ in Sanskrit, is a satellite built by India to closely study the Sun. It has 7 special tools, with 5 made by ISRO and 2 by Indian universities.
• Aditya-L1 was launched on 2^nd September 2023 and is currently on its way to the L1 Lagrange Point.
• L1 Lagrange Point: The “L1” in Aditya-L1 refers to Lagrange Point 1 in the Sun-Earth system. This is a place in space where gravitational forces between the Sun and Earth are balanced, which allows stability.

Today is International Literacy Day, 2023

• International Literacy Day (ILD) is celebrated every year on September 8th to highlight the significant role of literacy.
• UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) plays a role in organizing International Literacy Day globally.
• Theme of International Literacy Day 2023: The theme for International Literacy Day 2023 is ‘Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies.’
• History of International Literacy Day: UNESCO officially declared September 8 as International Literacy Day during its 14th Session in November 1966.
• Note: To learn more about the importance of literacy and UNESCO’s initiatives, visit UNESCO’s International Literacy Day page.

Indian Men’s Table Tennis Team Secures Bronze at 2023 Asian Championships

• The Indian men’s table tennis team won the bronze medal at the 2023 Asian Table Tennis Championships, held in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
• India’s team lost 0-3 to Chinese Taipei in the semi-finals, and received a bronze medal.
• Note: Capital of South Korea is Seoul.

India’s First Gorilla Glass Manufacturing Facility by Corning Inc. to Come Up in Telangana with Rs 934 Crore Investment

Key Points:

• Corning Inc., a US-based leader in specialty glass, ceramics, and related materials, is entering the Indian market with its gorilla glass manufacturing business.
• The company will set up a facility in Telangana, to manufacture gorilla glass for various smartphone brands.

For the First Time, Women in Madhya Pradesh to Operate Toll Plazas

Key Points:

• Women’s self-help groups in Madhya Pradesh are now operating toll plazas in Aagar Malwa, Ujjain’s Kayatha, and Chhatarpur’s Sanjay Nagar.
• The Agreement between the Women’s Self-Help groups and the Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation states that the women’s self-help group managing the toll plazas will receive 30% of the toll collection.

Second Naval Commander Conference 2023 Held in New Delhi.

• The Second Naval Commander Conference 2023 took place in New Delhi from September 4 to 6
• Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Naval Commanders during the conference.
• One of the main focuses of the conference was on tri-service energy and boosting the ‘Make in India’ initiative for indigenous production.

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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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