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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • May 6, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
What is India's rank in Reporters Without Borders' World Press Freedom Index 2023?
160th
161st
162nd
163rd
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's rank in Reporters Without Borders' World Press Freedom Index 2023 is 161st.

2.
In which country did Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recently unveil a statue of Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj?
Uzbekistan
Oman
Mauritius
Philippines
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recently unveiled a statue of Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Mauritius.

3.
In which city is India's first undersea twin tunnel being built?
Chennai
Jaipur
Surat
Mumbai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's first undersea twin tunnel is being built in Mumbai.

4.
In which city did the Ministry of Tourism participate in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023?
Abu Dhabi
Spain
Fujairah
Dubai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Tourism participated in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023 in Dubai.

5.
On which date is International Leopard Day celebrated?
May 02
May 03
May 04
May 05
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Leopard Day is celebrated on May 3, 2023.

6.
Which country's Defence Ministry apologized for an offensive tweet depicting Hindu Goddess Kali?
Uganda
Ukraine
USA
UAE
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ukraine's Defence Ministry apologized for an offensive tweet depicting Hindu Goddess Kali.

7.
When is World Athletics Day 2023 observed?
May 04
May 05
May 06
May 07
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Athletics Day 2023 was observed on May 07.

8.
Which country is going to build a harbour for the Maldivian Coast Guard?
India
Fiji
Ireland
Denmark
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India is going to build a harbour for the Maldivian Coast Guard.

9.
In which state was the Centre for Innovation Incubation Research and Entrepreneurship (C-i2 RE) inaugurated?
Telangana
Jharkhand
Manipur
Goa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Centre for Innovation Incubation Research and Entrepreneurship (C-i2 RE) was inaugurated in Telangana.

10.
According to The National Manufacturing Innovation Survey, which state was ranked the most 'Innovative'?
Assam
Karnataka
Nagaland
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Karnataka was ranked as the most 'Innovative' state by The National Manufacturing Innovation Survey.

11.
In which state was the country's first cable-stayed rail bridge completed?
Jammu & Kashmir
Tamil Nadu
Uttarakhand
West Bengal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The country's first cable-stayed rail bridge was completed in Jammu & Kashmir.

12.
In which state is the seed festival 'Bihan Mela' celebrated by the Kondh tribe?
Odisha
Sikkim
Assam
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The seed festival 'Bihan Mela' is celebrated by the Kondh tribe in Odisha.

13.
In which country did Visa launch CVV-Free Payments for tokenised cards?
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Visa launched CVV-Free Payments for tokenised cards in India.

14.
In which country will Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal receive the first Indian cargo ship at Sittwe Port?
Myanmar
Malaysia
Morocco
Mexico
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal will receive the first Indian cargo ship at Sittwe Port in Myanmar.

15.
Which state introduced a Rs 5 lakh insurance scheme for toddy tappers?
Manipur
Kerala
Telangana
Goa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Telangana introduced a Rs 5 lakh insurance scheme for toddy tappers.

16.
Which country became the largest recipient of ADB loans in Asia in 2022?
Russia
China
Pakistan
Nepal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pakistan became the largest recipient of ADB loans in Asia in 2022.

17.
In which state did Mahatma Gandhi's grandson Arun Gandhi pass away recently?
Maharashtra
Mizoram
Punjab
Rajasthan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mahatma Gandhi's grandson Arun Gandhi passed away recently in Maharashtra at the age of 89.

18.
India's domestic coal production has risen by over 22% in the last ____ years.
Five
Six
Seven
Eight
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's domestic coal production has risen by over 22% in the last five years.

19.
Which country will PM Modi visit to attend this year's Bastille Day Parade as a Guest of Honour?
France
Germany
Italy
Cuba
Answer: Option
Explanation:
PM Modi will visit France to attend this year's Bastille Day Parade as a Guest of Honour in Paris.