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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • May 5, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Which bank and organization launched G20 TechSprint, a global technology competition?
SBI
PNB
BOB
RBI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) launched G20 TechSprint, a global technology competition.

2.
Which country's government launched the ‘Machines Can See 2023’ Summit?
Uganda
USA
U.K
UAE
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UAE government launched the ‘Machines Can See 2023’ Summit.

3.
Which state government's caste-based survey was ordered to be stayed by the Patna High Court?
Nagaland
Bihar
Punjab
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Patna High Court ordered a stay on the caste-based survey being conducted by the Bihar government.

4.
Which country will soon complete its first undersea tunnel?
India
Israel
Iran
Singapore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
More than two years after a giant Chinese Tunnel Boring Machine began cutting though complex geological strata, India's first undersea twin tunnels in south Mumbai are close to completion.

5.
In which country did NTPC Group make its first overseas capacity addition, resulting in a total installed capacity of 72,304 MW?
Bangladesh
Bahamas
Benin
Cuba
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NTPC Group’s total installed capacity reached 72,304 MW with the first overseas capacity addition in Bangladesh.

6.
Which country accused the US of being behind the drone attack on the Kremlin?
France
Germany
Russia
Egypt
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Russia accused the US of being behind the drone attack on the Kremlin.

7.
Which state government will implement an insurance scheme for toddy tappers?
Tripura
Telangana
Karnataka
Nagaland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Telangana government has decided to introduce an insurance scheme for toddy tappers on the lines of Rythu Bheema insurance scheme being implemented for farmers in the state.

8.
In which state did the Foreign Ministers of SCO member countries meet?
Karnataka
Jharkhand
Manipur
Goa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Foreign ministers of eight member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting was held in Goa on Thursday and Friday, May 4 and 5.

9.
Which country's Buddhist devotees celebrated Vesak on the day of Buddha Purnima?
Fiji
Sri Lanka
Denmark
Oman
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Buddhist devotees in Sri Lanka celebrate Vesak on the day of Buddha Purnima.

10.
Which country launched the 'NET Zero' Innovation virtual centre with the United Kingdom?
United Kingdom
UAE
India
USA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India launched the 'NET Zero' Innovation Virtual Center with the U.K.

11.
On which date is Buddha Purnima 2023 celebrated in India?
May 02
May 03
May 04
May 05
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Buddha Purnima is being celebrated on May 5th in India, as Gautam Buddha was born on the same day and attained Nirvana.

12.
Which country is providing USD 3 billion in financing support to Bangladesh for metro lines, CNG buses, and railway signalling systems?
Vietnam
South Korea
Switzerland
Sri Lanka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
South Korea is providing USD 3 billion in financing support to Bangladesh for metro lines, CNG buses, and railway signalling systems.

13.
Which country's fast bowler Shabnim Ismail quit international cricket?
Sudan
South Africa
Spain
South Korea
Answer: Option
Explanation:
South Africa's fast bowler Shabnim Ismail quit international cricket.

14.
On what charges was a DRDO scientist in Pune arrested?
Espionage
Corruption
Fraud
Theft
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A DRDO scientist in Pune has been arrested on charges of espionage.

15.
On which date is Coal Miners Day 2023 being observed?
May 04
May 05
May 06
May 07
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Coal Miners Day 2023 is being observed on May 4th.

16.
Which state cabinet approved a monthly incentive of Rs 1,500 for women in the Spiti Valley?
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Spiti is a high-altitude region of the Himalayas, located in the northeastern part of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The Himachal Pradesh cabinet approved a monthly incentive of Rs 1,500 for women in the Spiti Valley.

17.
In which country are merchant payments through UPI anticipated to reach $1 trillion by FY26?
Mali
Switzerland
Sri Lanka
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Merchant payments through UPI in India are anticipated to reach $1 trillion by FY26.

18.
In which state in India were riots going on in May 2023?
Goa
Tripura
Manipur
Telangana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Many people were killed in the Manipur riots and the state government issued a shoot-at-sight order.