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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • April 17, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Which country launched the world's first drone carrier warship, "TCG Anadolu"?
Qatar
Singapore
Turkey
Norway
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Turkey launched the world's first drone carrier warship, "TCG Anadolu."

2.
In which city will the Global Conference on Compressed Biogas (CBG) be held?
New Delhi
Varanasi
Jaipur
Guwahati
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Global Conference on Compressed Biogas (CBG) will be held in New Delhi.

3.
Which state's famous 'Cumbum Grapes' received the GI tag?
Telangana
Jammu & Kashmir
Tamil Nadu
West Bengal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu's famous 'Cumbum Grapes' received the GI tag.

4.
Which edition of the biannual Army Commanders conclave 2023 will be conducted in a Hybrid format?
Second
First
Third
Fourth
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first edition of the biannual Army Commanders conclave 2023 will be conducted in a Hybrid format.

5.
The Philippines and ____ conducted their biggest joint drill, "Balikatan" in the South China Sea.
USA
UK
UAE
Ukraine
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Philippines and the United States conducted their biggest joint drill, "Balikatan," in the South China Sea.

6.
In which state was the 'Chief Minister Adivasi Parab Samman Nidhi Yojana' launched?
Chhattisgarh
Rajasthan
Maharashtra
Haryana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 'Chief Minister Adivasi Parab Samman Nidhi Yojana' was launched in Chhattisgarh.

7.
Which state's Chief Minister has the lowest total assets, valued at about ₹15 lakhs?
Sikkim
West Bengal
Odisha
Nagaland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of West Bengal has the lowest total assets, valued at about ₹15 lakhs.

8.
What was India's position in the medal table at the Asian Wrestling Championship-2023 held in Astana, Kazakhstan?
4th
5th
6th
7th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India finished 7th in the medal table at the Asian Wrestling Championship-2023 held in Astana, Kazakhstan.

9.
Which bank became the first Indian company to have over 50 lakh shareholders?
Indian Bank
UCO Bank
Axis Bank
Yes Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Yes Bank became the first Indian company to have over 50 lakh shareholders.

10.
In which city will Apple's first two retail stores in India open this week?
Chennai, Hyderabad
Mumbai, Jaipur
Mumbai, Delhi
Delhi, Noida
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Apple's first two retail stores in India will open this week in Mumbai and Delhi.

11.
In which city was a 125-foot-tall Ambedkar statue unveiled?
Ahmedabad
Hyderabad
Mumbai
Lucknow
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Telangana CM, K Chandrasekhar Rao, unveiled a 125-foot bronze statue of BR Ambedkar in Hyderabad to commemorate the 132nd birth anniversary of the renowned Indian Constitution architect.

12.
Canara Bank and NPCI Bharat Billpay launched a cross-border inward bill payment service for Indians for the first time in which country?
Fiji
Oman
Haiti
Finland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Canara Bank and NPCI Bharat Billpay launched a cross-border inward bill payment service for Indians for the first time in Oman.