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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