Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Which state has announced to give a monthly pension to all Padma Awardees of the state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has announced a monthly pension of Rs 10,000 for the Padma awardees from the state.
Category : State
2.
Which Bank has launched IVR-based UPI?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Punjab National Bank, under its Digital Payment Vision 2023, launched Interactive Voice-Based Unified Payment Interface. The IVR-Based Facility will allow people to make transactions without smartphones.
Category : Banking
3.
Recently, in which state has the sub-office of the Reserve Bank been opened?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The sub-office of the Reserve Bank has been opened in Nagaland.
Category : Banking
4.
Who has won the US Department of Labor's 2023 Iqbal Masih Award for the Elimination of Child Labour?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chennai-based lawyer and activist Lalitha Natarajan has won the US Department of Labor's 2023 Iqbal Masih Award for the Elimination of Child Labour.
Category : Awards and Honours
5.
The Asian Development Bank has approved USD 400 million to which country under the sustainable economic recovery program?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
ADB has approved a $400 million loan to Bangladesh for economic reforms, public spending efficiency, and financial inclusion.
Category : International
6.
According to the Global Slavery Index 2023, how many million people are working as forced labourers in India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has topped the Global Slavery Index 2023. According to the report, 11 million people are working as forced labourers in the country.
Category : Miscellaneous
7.
Which of the following non-banking financial companies has surrendered its NBFC License to RBI?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Equitas Holdings Ltd, a prominent non-banking financial company (NBFC) in India, has voluntarily surrendered its NBFC license to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). As a result, the RBI has cancelled Equitas Holdings' registration.
Category : Banking
8.
The Indian Government has announced three schemes worth over how many crore rupees for disaster management in the country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced three major schemes worth over Rs 8,000 crore that would cover the modernization of fire brigade services in all states, flood mitigation in seven major cities, and prevention of landslides in 17 states.
Category : Miscellaneous
9.
Which organization has recently launched the 'EVOLVE Mission' for the EV industry in India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) announced the launch of the mission EVOLVE (Electric Vehicle Operations and Lending for Vibrant Ecosystem).
Category : Banking
10.
The first-ever Khelo India tribal sports festival concluded recently in which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first Khelo India Tribal Sports Festival was held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha from 9-12 June 2023. In the first edition, 5,000 tribal athletes and 1,000 officials from 26 states participated.
Category : Sports
11.
The Northeast railway station of which city received the FSSAI's 'Eat Right Station' certification?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Guwahati Railway Station has been awarded the 'Eat Right Station' certification by FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) in recognition of providing high-quality, nutritious food to passengers.
Category : National
12.
According to RBI data, at what rate did the outstanding portfolio under education loans grow in the year 2022-23?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) data, the outstanding portfolio under education loans grew at a rate of 17% to ₹96,847 crore in the year 2022-23, compared to ₹82,723 crore in the previous year.
Category : Miscellaneous
13.
Which state has launched the 'Him Data Portal' for better delivery of welfare schemes?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh has launched the 'Him Data Portal' for better delivery of welfare schemes. The Him Parivar project, which will provide a special digital identity to the people of the state, will start in July 2023.
Category : State
14.
Which IIT has successfully generated hydrogen from seawater using solar energy?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
IIT Madras has successfully generated hydrogen from seawater using solar energy.
Category : Miscellaneous
15.
According to the recently released Forbes' Global 2000 List, at what rank did Reliance Industries Limited attain?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Forbes' latest Global 2000 list has ranked Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Limited as the highest-ranking Indian company, climbing from the 53rd to the 45th spot this year.
Category : Miscellaneous
16.
The London Stock Exchange Group has announced plans to set up a technology centre in which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has announced its plan to set up a technology centre of excellence in Hyderabad, India.
Category : National
17.
Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Epson India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Printer company Epson India has signed actor Rashmika Mandanna as its brand ambassador. The actress will collaborate with the company to promote its products in a multimedia campaign for its 'EcoTank' printers this month.
Category : Persons
18.
What is the name of the fourth ship of the Survey Vessels (Large) (SVL) Project?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The fourth ship of the Survey Vessels (Large) (SVL) Project, named 'Sanshodhak' meaning 'Researcher,' was launched at Kattupalli, Chennai by L&T/GRSE for the Indian Navy.
Category : Defence
19.
Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Cormac McCarthy, who passed away recently, belongs to which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The recently passed Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Cormac McCarthy belonged to the United States of America.
Category : Obituary
20.
Which institute has received accreditation from the National Accreditation Board of Education and Training (NABET)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Geological Survey of India Training Institute (GSITI), operating under the Ministry of Mines, has received accreditation from the National Accreditation Board of Education and Training (NABET).
Category : Miscellaneous
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