Current Affairs - Current Affairs

Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • May 1, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Which IIT took second place in the Solar Decathlon Build Challenge in the US?
IIT Mumbai
IIT Kanpur
IIT Bombay
IIT Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
IIT Bombay’s SHUNYA took second place in the Solar Decathlon Build Challenge in the US.

2.
When is World Day for Safety and Health at Work observed?
April 25
April 26
April 27
April 28
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed on April 28.

3.
Who inaugurated the Janakpur Dham Cultural Festival?
Hari Mishra, Governor of Madhya Pradesh
Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
Jairam Thakur, Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh
Pema Khandu, Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Governor of Madhya Pradesh, Hari Mishra, inaugurated the Janakpur Dham Cultural Festival.

4.
Which company became the 6th largest company in India, replacing Infosys?
ITC Limited
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)
Wipro Limited
Answer: Option
Explanation:
ITC Limited became the 6th largest company in India, replacing Infosys.

5.
What is the current inflation rate in India as of April 2023?
5.66%
4.65%
4.86%
6.34%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As of April 2023, the current inflation rate in India is around 5.66%, according to the latest data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.

6.
Which company successfully extracted oxygen from the Lunar Soil simulant?
DRDO
ISRO
SpaceX
NASA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NASA successfully extracted oxygen from the Lunar Soil simulant.

7.
Where was India's first cable-stayed rail bridge, Anji Khad Bridge, installed?
Telangana
Jammu & Kashmir
Tamil Nadu
Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's first cable-stayed rail bridge, Anji Khad Bridge, was installed in Jammu and Kashmir.

8.
Which state government is organizing Food Conclave-2023?
Tripura
Mizoram
Telangana
Uttarakhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Telangana government is organizing Food Conclave-2023.

9.
On which date was International Jazz Day 2023 celebrated?
April 27
April 28
April 29
April 30
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Jazz Day 2023 was celebrated on April 30th.

10.
In a tie-up with which bank did Reliance General become the first insurer to accept CBDC?
UCO Bank
Canara Bank
Yes Bank
HDFC Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Reliance General became the first insurer to accept CBDC in a tie-up with YES Bank.

11.
Which country launched the 'GigaChat' AI chatbot, a rival to ChatGPT?
Italy
Nepal
Vietnam
Russia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Russia launched the 'GigaChat' AI chatbot, a rival to ChatGPT.

12.
In which state were three new wildlife conservation reserves declared?
Rajasthan
Haryana
Karnataka
Punjab
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Three new wildlife conservation reserves were declared in Rajasthan.

13.
From which country were 2400 Indians evacuated in Operation Kaveri?
Spain
Singapore
Sudan
Sri Lanka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Operation Kaveri evacuated 2400 Indians from conflict-hit Sudan.

14.
When was World Veterinary Day 2023 observed?
April 29
April 28
April 27
April 26
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Veterinary Day 2023 was observed on April 29th.

15.
Until which month in 2024 has Siddhartha Mohanty been appointed as Chairman of LIC?
May
June
July
August
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Siddhartha Mohanty has been appointed as Chairman of LIC until June 2024.

16.
Which country organized the 'Astana International Forum'?
Kazakhstan
France
China
Germany
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 'Astana International Forum' was organized by Kazakhstan.

17.
Where was the ‘Study in India Pavilion’ at the Global Education & Training Exhibition (GETEX) inaugurated?
London
New York
Dubai
Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The ‘Study in India Pavilion’ at the Global Education & Training Exhibition (GETEX) was inaugurated in Dubai.