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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • May 26, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Which state signed an MoU with Uttarakhand for strengthening Tourism Cooperation?
Jharkhand
Nagaland
Kerala
Goa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of Goa and the Government of Uttarakhand have come together and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the tourism landscape of both Goa and Uttarakhand.

2.
In which state has the central government formed a steering committee to review and monitor the Cheetah translocation project to Kuno National Park?
Gujarat
Uttarakhand
Maharashtra
Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The central government has formed a steering committee to review and monitor the Cheetah translocation project to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh.

3.
Which actor has been roped in as the new brand ambassador of Realme phones?
Anil Kapoor
Amir Khan
Shah Rukh Khan
Ajay Devgan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Realme has roped in Shah Rukh Khan for the promotion of their phones. The Bollywood actor is also the new brand ambassador of Realme.

4.
On which date is World Schizophrenia Awareness Day celebrated?
May 24
May 23
May 22
May 21
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Schizophrenia Awareness Day is celebrated on May 24, 2023. One in every 100 people experiences schizophrenia, and men are twice as likely to develop this condition as compared to women.

5.
Which state's Startup Mission (KSUM) has been recognized as the world's No.1 public business incubator by UBI Global?
Assam
Sikkim
Kerala
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) has been ranked as the world's top public/private business incubator in the 2nd edition of the UBI Global World Rankings of business incubators and accelerators (World Ranking Report 21/22).

6.
Who has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of Madras High Court?
Sajeev Kumar
S Vaidyanathan
Sanjay Gupta
Ved Prakash Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The President of India has named Justice S Vaidyanathan, the senior-most judge of the Madras High Court, as the Acting Chief Justice of the Madras High Court, effective from 25.05.2023.

7.
On which date is International Missing Children's Day observed?
May 25
May 24
May 23
May 22
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Missing Children's Day (IMCD) is annually observed across the globe on May 25 to commemorate missing children and generate awareness about the kidnappings of children.

8.
Who has been re-elected as the President of the Swimming Federation?
Vijaypal Verma
Satyaprakash
Jayaprakash
Satyawan Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jayaprakash and Monal D Chokshi were re-elected as the President and Secretary of the Swimming Federation of India (SFI).

9.
Where is the first-ever urban climate film festival going to begin?
Dehradun
Kolkata
Pune
Surat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first-ever Urban Climate Film Festival, which aspires to employ the powerful medium of film to enlighten audiences about the environmental, social, and economic impacts of climate change on urban settlements, is going to take place in New Town, Kolkata from 3rd to 5th June 2023.

10.
Which state government aims to formulate a Green Hydrogen Policy?
Arunachal Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has informed that a 'Green Hydrogen' policy would be formulated to promote the use of green hydrogen and establish the state as a leading hub for its production.

11.
The powerful bomb called GBU-57 belongs to which country?
India
USA
Japan
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The US Military recently posted pictures of a powerful bomb called the GBU-57, designed to penetrate deep into the earth and destroy underground facilities. It is known as the "Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP)."

12.
On which date is World Thyroid Day annually observed?
May 26
May 25
May 24
May 23
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year on May 25, World Thyroid Awareness Day is observed to increase awareness of thyroid disorders and how they affect people's health.

13.
Which bank has appointed Jayakumar S. Pillai as Deputy Managing Director?
IDBI Bank
Union Bank
Andhra Bank
Axis Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Board of Directors of IDBI Bank approved the appointment of Jayakumar S. Pillai as Deputy Managing Director on the Bank’s Board for a tenure of 3 years.

14.
Which country successfully test-launched the 'Kheibar' new generation ballistic missile?
Indonesia
Italy
Iraq
Iran
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Iran claims to have successfully test-launched a ballistic missile on Thursday (May 25), reported the state media IRNA. The missile in question is the new surface-to-surface ballistic missile called Khaibar with a range of 2,000 kilometres and was able to carry a 1,500 kg warhead.

15.
Which state has become India's first e-governed state?
Assam
Rajasthan
Kerala
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced on Thursday that Kerala has achieved the distinction of becoming India's first fully e-governed state.

16.
What does the "N" stand for in GAINS, launched by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd in Kolkata?
Natural
Nutritious
Normal
Nurturing
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd launched the GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme (GAINS) 2023 in Kolkata.

17.
What does the term "Sengol" mean, which will be placed in the new parliament building?
Integrity
Righteousness
Hard work
Victory of Truth
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The upcoming inauguration of the new parliament building will feature an important addition, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will place a significant golden sceptre near the Speaker's seat, announced Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The Home Minister explained that the sceptre, known as "sengol," derives from the Tamil word "semmai," meaning "righteousness."

18.
Which bank has launched the digital onboarding platform 'Sarathi'?
State Bank of India
Yes Bank
Canara Bank
Axis Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Axis Bank has launched 'Sarathi,' a digital onboarding journey to enable Electronic Data Capture or Point of Sale (POS) for merchants.

19.
In which country did Murali Sreeshankar win the gold at the International Jumping Meeting?
Greece
Israel
Canada
Australia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India’s long jumper, Murali Sreeshankar, successfully defended his title in the men’s long jump event at the 13th International Jumping Meeting 2023 in Kallithea, Greece.