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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • May 27, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
In which country is the UNESCO World Heritage site known as the 'City of Dead' located?
Greece
Egypt
China
Russia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 'City of Dead' is a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated in Egypt, spanning over a length of 7 km.

2.
Who has been elected as the chairperson of IAMAI?
Harsh Jain
Sarthak Kumar
Himanshu Sharma
Bhavishya Jain
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.

3.
Which state Chief Minister recently inaugurated 'Jungle Safari' at Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary?
Jharkhand
Rajasthan
Bihar
Nagaland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Rajasthan recently inaugurated the 'Jungle Safari' at Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary.

4.
Which state launched the 'Patch Reporting App' to make the roads in the state free of potholes?
Rajasthan
Gujarat
Uttarakhand
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Uttarakhand Chief Minister recently launched the 'Patch Reporting App' to make the roads free of potholes in the state.

5.
In which state has the Mission Har Shikhar Tiranga been inaugurated?
Andhra Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh
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.

6.
On the birth anniversary of which leader will Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate the new Parliament House on May 28, 2023?
Lal Bahadur
Subhas Chandra Bose
Rajiv Gandhi
Veer Savarkar
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.

7.
Which country ranked first in economist Steve Hanke's 'Annual Misery Index-2022'?
Zimbabwe
Afghanistan
Australia
Japan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Zimbabwe has emerged as the most miserable country on renowned economist Steve Hanke's Annual Misery Index-2022 (HAMI).

8.
Who has been appointed as MD & CEO of Tata Chemicals Board?
Kartikey Singh
R Mukundan
Harish Chandra
Lakshay Singh
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.

9.
Which city has become the first Municipal Corporation to use CBDC?
Patna
Lucknow
Kanpur
Noida
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.

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?
Odisha
Tripura
Gujarat
Andhra Pradesh
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).

11.
Which country has taken its case to a WTO dispute panel over import duties on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)?
France
Germany
India
Singapore
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.

12.
Which country is restoring full diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia and appointing new ambassadors, thereby ending a dispute that began in 2018?
Nepal
Sydney
Canada
Japan
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.

13.
Which city is the most polluted in West Bengal?
Darjeeling
Kolkata
Durgapur
Asansol
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Darjeeling has joined the list of the most polluted cities in West Bengal.

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?
Malaysia
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Nepal
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.

15.
Tata Group has been ranked at which place in the list of Boston Consulting Group's Most Innovative Companies?
18th
19th
20th
21st
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.

16.
Which state has launched the 'Shasan Prayog Dari' initiative to make government schemes and services accessible to the public?
Rajasthan
Jharkhand
Maharashtra
Assam
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.

17.
In which country has the Popocatepetl volcano erupted?
Japan
Canada
Tonga
Mexico
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Popocatepetl volcano has erupted southeast of the Mexican capital. There were fierce explosions in the years 1994 and 2000.

18.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes has raised the tax exemption on leave encashment to______ lakhs for private sector employees upon retirement.
25 lakhs
35 lakhs
45 lakhs
55 lakhs
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.

19.
In which ocean have researchers discovered over 5,000 new species in a region known as the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ)?
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Southern Ocean
Pacific Ocean
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.

20.
Which bank has partnered with Manipal Global to establish a talent pipeline?
HDFC Bank
ICICI Bank
SBI Bank
PNB Bank
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).