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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • May 10, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Which is the first state in the country to bring its own 'Institutional Ranking Framework' recently?
Odisha
Sikkim
Kerala
Jharkhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) launched the "Kerala Institutional Ranking Framework" (KIRF), modelled after the National Institute of Ranking Framework (NIRF), making Kerala the first state in India to introduce this framework.

2.
By what percentage did Reserve Bank's gold reserves increase to 794.64 tonnes in 2022-23?
4.2%
4.4%
4.5%
4.6%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increased its gold reserves by 4.5% to 794.64 metric tonnes in the fiscal year that ended on March 31, 2023.

3.
Which state's Chief Minister launched the public outreach programme Jaganannaku Chebudam?
Uttarakhand
Andhra Pradesh
Chhattisgarh
Mizoram
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh launched the public outreach programme Jaganannaku Chebudam.

4.
Which IIT collaborated with DRDO to develop sensor technology for underwater communications?
IIT Madras
IIT Kanpur
IIT Mumbai
IIT Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
IIT Madras and DRDO collaborated to develop sensor technology for underwater communications.

5.
To which country did Pakistan decide to surrender its Hajj quota?
Saudi Arabia
Switzerland
Sudan
Spain
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pakistan has decided to surrender its Hajj quota to Saudi Arabia for the first time in 75 years due to the rising inflation in the country.

6.
Which state government launched the State Robotics Framework, a first-of-its-kind policy?
Telangana
Odisha
Goa
Tripura
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Telangana government launched the State Robotics Framework, a policy designed to establish a self-sustaining robotics ecosystem and position the state as a leader in robotics in India.

7.
What was the profession of Samaresh Majumdar, who recently passed away?
Author
Singer
Doctor
Teacher
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Samaresh Majumdar, a renowned Bengali author known for his political trilogy – Uttaradhikar, Kalbela, and Kalpurush, passed away.

8.
Cashfree Payments partnered with which bank to provide Global Collections service for exporters?
Canara Bank
Yes Bank
UCO Bank
Bank of Baroda
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Cashfree Payments and YES Bank have joined hands to launch ‘Global Collections‘, an international collection service for exporters who hold an account with YES Bank.

9.
Which country announced an additional military aid of USD 1.2 billion for Ukraine?
Canada
UK
France
United States
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United States announced an additional military aid of USD 1.2 billion for Ukraine.

10.
Which organization started the "Space Science and Technology Awareness Training Program" (START)?
ISRO
NASA
DRDO
SAARC
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) launched the "Space Science and Technology Awareness Training Program" (START).

11.
Which state recently became the first to introduce digital health cards for children?
Assam
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh Urban Development Department and Lucknow Smart City launched a "School Health Program," making Uttar Pradesh the first state in India to introduce digital health cards for children.

12.
Which bank has been fined ₹1.73 crore for incorrect credit card data?
SBI
HDFC
HSBC
BOB
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a penalty of ₹1,73,75,000 on The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC Ltd) for violating certain rules under the Credit Information Companies Rules, 2006 (CIC Rules).

13.
Pakistan and China agreed to extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to which country?
Japan
Nepal
Afghanistan
Egypt
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pakistan and China agreed to extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to Afghanistan.

14.
In which country did Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurate the Sittwe Port?
Denmark
Oman
Fiji
Myanmar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
On Tuesday, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Myanmar's Deputy Prime Minister Admiral Tin Aung San jointly inaugurated the Sittwe Port in Myanmar and received the first Indian cargo ship.

15.
In which country was former Prime Minister Imran Khan arrested during a court appearance?
Pakistan
China
Bhutan
Israel
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan was arrested from the Islamabad High Court where he appeared seeking bail in multiple corruption cases, triggering demonstrations across the country that saw his supporters vandalising buildings.

16.
Which country's Supreme Court approved a bill seeking to decriminalize homosexuality?
Sri Lanka
South Africa
Kenya
North Korea
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has approved a bill seeking to decriminalize homosexuality, which was welcomed by LGBTQ+ rights campaigners.