Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
In which country is the UNESCO World Heritage site known as the 'City of Dead' located?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 'City of Dead' is a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated in Egypt, spanning over a length of 7 km.
Category : International
2.
Who has been elected as the chairperson of IAMAI?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Harsh Jain, the co-founder and CEO of Dream Sports, has been elected as the chairman of the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) for 2023-25.
Category : Persons
3.
Which state Chief Minister recently inaugurated 'Jungle Safari' at Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Rajasthan recently inaugurated the 'Jungle Safari' at Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary.
Category : State
4.
Which state launched the 'Patch Reporting App' to make the roads in the state free of potholes?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Uttarakhand Chief Minister recently launched the 'Patch Reporting App' to make the roads free of potholes in the state.
Category : State
5.
In which state has the Mission Har Shikhar Tiranga been inaugurated?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh flagged off the Mission Har Shikhar Tiranga from NIMAS (National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports), Dirang.
Category : State
6.
On the birth anniversary of which leader will Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate the new Parliament House on May 28, 2023?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new Parliament House on May 28, 2023, on the occasion of the 140th birth anniversary of Veer Savarkar, the famous Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
Category : Miscellaneous
7.
Which country ranked first in economist Steve Hanke's 'Annual Misery Index-2022'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Zimbabwe has emerged as the most miserable country on renowned economist Steve Hanke's Annual Misery Index-2022 (HAMI).
Category : International
8.
Who has been appointed as MD & CEO of Tata Chemicals Board?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tata Chemicals’ board has re-appointed R Mukundan as MD & CEO for a further term of five years, effective from 26 November 2023.
Category : Persons
9.
Which city has become the first Municipal Corporation to use CBDC?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
On May 23, 2023, the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Municipal Commissioner of Patna Municipal Corporation in Bihar launched the digital currency E-Rupee generated by the Reserve Bank of India. This digital currency will now be used in the entire Patna Municipal Corporation area.
Category : National
10.
In which state has the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $141.12 million loan agreement with India for the development of an Industrial Corridor?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Indian government have recently signed a loan agreement worth $141.12 million to support the development of high-quality internal infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh (AP).
Category : State
11.
Which country has taken its case to a WTO dispute panel over import duties on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has brought its dispute regarding import duties on certain information and technology products to the World Trade Organization's (WTO) apex dispute resolution body, the Appellate Body, as they are deemed inconsistent with global trade norms.
Category : International
12.
Which country is restoring full diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia and appointing new ambassadors, thereby ending a dispute that began in 2018?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Saudi Arabia and Canada are restoring full diplomatic ties and appointing new ambassadors, bringing an end to a dispute that originated in 2018.
Category : International
13.
Which city is the most polluted in West Bengal?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Darjeeling has joined the list of the most polluted cities in West Bengal.
Category : National
14.
Where was the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup organized when India won two medals for the first time in the women's skeet competition?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has won two medals in the women's skeet event at the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup in Shotgun Shooting competition held in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Category : Sports
15.
Tata Group has been ranked at which place in the list of Boston Consulting Group's Most Innovative Companies?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Tata Group, one of India's top conglomerates, has been ranked 20th in Boston Consulting Group's survey of the 50 Most Innovative Companies Globally.
Category : Miscellaneous
16.
Which state has launched the 'Shasan Prayog Dari' initiative to make government schemes and services accessible to the public?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of Maharashtra has launched the 'Shasan Prayog Dari' initiative to make the benefits of government schemes and services accessible to the public.
Category : State
17.
In which country has the Popocatepetl volcano erupted?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Popocatepetl volcano has erupted southeast of the Mexican capital. There were fierce explosions in the years 1994 and 2000.
Category : International
18.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes has raised the tax exemption on leave encashment to______ lakhs for private sector employees upon retirement.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central Board of Direct Taxes has increased the tax exemption on leave encashment for non-government salaried employees upon retirement from ₹3 lakhs to ₹25 lakhs, effective from 1 April 2023.
Category : Economy
19.
In which ocean have researchers discovered over 5,000 new species in a region known as the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A recent study has identified more than 5,000 new species inhabiting deep-sea habitats in the Pacific Ocean's Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ), an area that is set to be targeted for mining in the upcoming years.
Category : Miscellaneous
20.
Which bank has partnered with Manipal Global to establish a talent pipeline?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
HDFC Bank, one of India’s premier private sector lenders, has announced a strategic partnership with Manipal Global Skills Academy to launch the Leadership Excellence Program (LXP).
Category : Banking
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