Current Affairs Quiz India 2023

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What was India's composite score reflecting advancements in key sectors?

71 (correct)
91
61
81

What is the new GDP growth forecast for India for the ongoing fiscal year as per the IMF?

7.5%
6.0%
7.0% (correct)
6.5%

Which brand has been recognized as India's most valuable brand recently?

Tata Group (correct)
HDFC Group
Infosys
Reliance Industries

What initiative has Tata Power Solar Systems Limited launched in Uttar Pradesh?

Ghar Ghar Solar (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who has become the first woman finance minister of the UK?

Rachel Reeves (D) Signup and view all the answers

What significant achievement is noted regarding China's advancements in railway technology?

World's first carbon fibre train (C) Signup and view all the answers

What challenge does K.P. Sharma Oli face as the Prime Minister of Nepal?

Political stability (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who was defeated by Masoud Pezeshkian in Iran’s presidential election?

Saeed Jalili (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of the Thane Borivali Twin Tunnel project?

It reduces travel time from over an hour to just 12 minutes. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who won the gold medal in the men's javelin throw at the Paris Olympics?

Arshad Nadeem (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which organization reported on the financial disparity between men and women in India?

National Statistical Office (NSO) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What notable position does India's Reserve Bank of India (RBI) hold among global central banks?

12th position (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the generative AI-powered shopping assistant launched by Amazon in India?

Rufus (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which food brand was named the world's strongest brand in the Global Food & Drinks Report 2024?

Amul (C) Signup and view all the answers

What significant discovery was made at Göbekli Tepe?

The world's oldest solar calendar (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which flowering shrub has recently been added to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species?

Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) (D) Signup and view all the answers

What significant proposal did the higher and technical education minister Champai Soren direct officials to prepare?

To establish a university specifically for physically challenged students in Ranchi (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which city set a new Guinness World Record for the most trees planted by a team in 24 hours?

Indore (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the major health concern raised regarding the Chandipura virus in Gujarat?

A potential outbreak due to increasing cases (A) Signup and view all the answers

What recent achievement did Assam's Ahom dynasty's Moidams attain?

Recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (D) Signup and view all the answers

As of the latest update, which country has the most powerful passport according to the Henley Passport Index?

Singapore (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who has been appointed as the new chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)?

Ravi Agrawal (A) Signup and view all the answers

What noteworthy transition is happening with the presidency of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)?

Elisa de Anda Madrazo will serve a two-year term (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Indian Olympic Association planning for the Paris 2024 Olympics regarding flag bearers?

Two flag bearers maintaining the tradition of gender equality (D) Signup and view all the answers

What significant health milestone did Jordan achieve as recognized by the WHO?

First country to eliminate leprosy (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB)?

To support infrastructure and sustainable development projects (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who became the newly elected president of Sri Lanka after the 2022 economic collapse?

Anura Kumara Dissanayake (D) Signup and view all the answers

What notable event did Joe Biden host on September 21st with leaders from QUAD member countries?

A gathering in Wilmington, Delaware (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who is recognized as the leading Indian influencer in the TIME100 Most Influential People in AI 2024 List?

Sundar Pichai (D) Signup and view all the answers

What recent constitutional reform was Mexico the first to implement?

Voters can elect judges at all levels (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is India's rank in the IMD World Talent Ranking 2024?

58th (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which typhoon is mentioned as having struck countries including the Philippines and Japan before heading to China?

Typhoon Bebinca (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the 23rd Law Commission of India, approved by President Droupadi Murmu?

To review and recommend legal reforms (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of India's Men's Hockey Team in the 2024 Asian Champions Trophy?

5th Title (C) Signup and view all the answers

When is the inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) scheduled to take place?

February 5-9, 2025 (C) Signup and view all the answers

During which event was a commemorative postage stamp celebrating 75 years of the Supreme Court of India unveiled?

Inaugural session of the District Judges Conference (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which year marked the 21st edition of the Varuna naval exercise between India and France?

2023 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the joint military exercise between India and Oman being held in September 2024?

Al-Najah (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which event focused on the theme 'World Literature in the New Reality: Dialogue of Traditions, National Values, and Cultures'?

BRICS Literature Forum 2024 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Operation Sadbhav launched by the Government of India?

Humanitarian relief for Typhoon Yagi victims (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (Lupex)?

Investigating the Moon’s resources, particularly water in polar regions (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which organization was awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize?

The Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who were the recipients of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics?

John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the theme of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits held in Vientiane, Laos?

ASEAN: Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience (A) Signup and view all the answers

What significant award was given to David Baker in 2024?

Nobel Prize in Chemistry (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which country's space agency is collaborating with India's ISRO for the Lupex mission?

Japan's JAXA (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement?

To conserve marine genetic resources and ensure equitable sharing of benefits (C) Signup and view all the answers

What achievement did India accomplish with the landing of Chandrayaan-3 in August 2023?

Became the fourth nation to successfully land on the Moon (B) Signup and view all the answers

India's GDP growth forecast

The IMF has increased India's projected GDP growth for the current fiscal year to 7%.

Tata Group brand value

Tata Group is India's most valuable brand, valued at US$ 28.6 billion, increasing by 9%.

JNPA agricultural export facility

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) will develop India's first integrated agricultural export facility at the port in Mumbai.

Ghar Ghar Solar initiative

Tata Power Solar Systems launched a program in Uttar Pradesh to provide rooftop solar to every household, starting in Varanasi.