Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Which service provider has become the first digital payments app to enable the linkage of 2 lakh Rupay credit cards to the Unified Payments Interface (UPI)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
PhonePe, a Digital payment service provider, announced that it has become the first digital payments app to enable the linkage of 2 lakh Rupay credit cards to the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
Category : Economy
2.
Which country has unveiled a USD 17-billion project linking Europe to West Asia?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Iraq announced plans for a USD 17-billion transportation project linking Asia to Europe.
Category : International
3.
Which meeting of the NITI Aayog Governing Council was recently held in New Delhi?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The eighth meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog was held at the New Convention Center in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
Category : Miscellaneous
4.
Which actor has received Honoris Causa for his noble work at Apex University’s Jaipur?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sonu Sood, the acclaimed actor and philanthropist, received the esteemed Honoris Causa for his noble work at the 1st Convocation Ceremony of Apex University Jaipur.
Category : Awards and Honours
5.
Which bank has appointed Srikrishnan Harihara Sarma as MD and CEO?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Private sector Karnataka Bank announced the appointment of Srikrishnan Hari Hara Sarma, former Jio Payments Bank head, as the Managing Director and CEO for three years.
Category : Banking
6.
Which state government urged the Centre to direct PFRDA to return ₹9,242.6 crore deposited under NPS?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has urged the Centre to direct the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority to refund ₹9,242.60 crore deposited by the state government in the New Pension Scheme.
Category : State
7.
Which state government has launched the 'Hamar Sughar Laik Abhiyan' in the 'Bharose Ka Sammelan' program?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel launched the 'Hamar Sughar Laik Abhiyan' during the 'Bharose Ka Sammelan' program in Sankra, Durg district.
Category : State
8.
Who has been appointed as the Tennis Ambassador for Sony Sports Network?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Leading sports broadcaster Sony Sports Network has exclusively onboarded Sania Mirza as the Tennis Ambassador.
Category : Sports
9.
Who recently received the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal from the United Nations?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj, received the Dag Hammarskjöld Medals on behalf of Head Constables Shishupal Singh and Sanwala Ram Vishnoi. The Dag Hammarskjöld Medal is the highest honour awarded to UN peacekeepers.
Category : Awards and Honours
10.
Who has been appointed as CII President for 2023-24?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Council of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) elected R. Dinesh, Executive Vice Chairman of TVS Supply Chain Solutions, as the President of the industry body for 2023.
Category : Persons
11.
President Droupadi Murmu has inaugurated the new building of the Jharkhand High Court in which city, built at a cost of about ₹ 550 crores?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the new building of the Jharkhand High Court in Ranchi, which was built at a cost of about ₹ 550 crores.
Category : National
12.
How many opposition parties refused to attend the ceremony when India's Prime Minister inaugurated the new parliament building?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's prime minister inaugurated a new parliament building amid a boycott that saw at least 20 opposition parties refuse to attend the ceremony.
Category : Miscellaneous
13.
In which Indian state did 23 MLAs and AICC secretary N.S. Boseraju take oath as ministers?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
23 MLAs and AICC secretary N.S. Boseraju took oath as ministers in Karnataka under the leadership of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Category : State
14.
According to the Bank of Baroda's economic research department (ERD), in which range is India's GDP expected to grow in FY 24?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's GDP is expected to grow in the 6-6.5 per cent range in FY24, with agriculture growth continuing at a healthy pace, a recovery in industrial growth, and the services sector remains resilient, according to Bank of Baroda's economic research department (ERD).
Category : Economy
15.
The Reserve Bank of India has recently approved the merger of which two banks?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the voluntary Scheme of Amalgamation of Maratha Sahakari Bank with The Cosmos Co-operative Bank. The merger is set to take effect from May 29, 2023, as announced by the RBI.
Category : Banking
16.
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 which state?
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
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