Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
In the latest Randstad Employer Brand Research (REBR) 2023, which company has emerged as India's most attractive employer brand?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to the latest Randstad Employer Brand Research (REBR) 2023, Tata Power Company has been recognized as India's most attractive employer brand, closely followed by Amazon and Tata Steel.
Category : Miscellaneous
2.
Which country is facing a 30% skill gap resulting in the inability to fill cybersecurity jobs?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India is unable to fill 30% of cybersecurity jobs due to a skill gap.
Category : International
3.
Who has been appointed as a member of the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) High-level Advisory Group on Digital Technology for Development?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Aalok Kumar has been appointed as a member of the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) High-level Advisory Group on Digital Technology for Development, effective from May 1, 2023.
Category : Persons
4.
How many child adoption orders were issued across India after the Amended Juvenile Justice Act came into force?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
After the Amended Juvenile Justice Act came into force in September 2022, a total of 2,250 child adoption orders were issued across India.
Category : Miscellaneous
5.
At which IIT did NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam commission its first solar rooftop project?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd (NVVN) commissioned its inaugural rooftop solar PV project at IIT Jodhpur in Rajasthan.
Category : Miscellaneous
6.
Which country in Central Europe recently legalized same-sex marriage, becoming the first in the region to do so?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Estonia's parliament passed a law legalizing same-sex marriage, making it the pioneering Central European nation to take this step.
Category : International
7.
Which bank introduced four new deposit options catering to women, retirees, and co-ops?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Bank of India has unveiled four specialized bank accounts targeting different segments of the population, including women, women entrepreneurs and professionals, pensioners, and cooperative housing societies.
Category : Banking
8.
Who has been named as the Chairman of GIFT City Ltd?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Hasmukh Adhia, a senior retired bureaucrat and former Union Finance Secretary & Revenue Secretary, has been appointed as the Chairman of GIFT City Ltd.
Category : Persons
9.
Which state/UT introduced the Cloud Kitchen Policy?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Delhi government has introduced the Cloud Kitchen Policy as a significant step towards supporting independent food outlets.
Category : State
10.
Who was awarded the Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) bestowed the Olympic Order upon Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO). Dr Tedros was honoured for his inspiring efforts in ensuring the successful realization of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Category : Awards and Honours
11.
To which IIT did Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani donate ₹315 crores?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nandan Nilekani, the co-founder and chairman of Infosys, contributed ₹315 crores to his alma mater, IIT Bombay, in commemoration of his 50-year association with the prestigious technology institute.
Category : Miscellaneous
12.
On which date is International Olympic Day celebrated?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Olympic Day is celebrated on June 23 every year as a global invitation to engage in sports, promote health, and unite together with purpose.
Category : Important Days
13.
In which city was a Mesolithic period rock painting discovered, depicting a person tilling a piece of land?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A Mesolithic period rock painting portraying a person engaged in tilling a piece of land was found in Orvakallu village, located in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.
Category : National
14.
In which country has Catalin Predoiu been appointed as the Prime Minister?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Catalin Predoiu, a former Justice, has been appointed as the Prime Minister of Romania by the President of Romania through the signing of a decree.
Category : Persons
15.
Dimapur, the city where a Unity Mall with a budget of ₹145 crores is set to open, is located in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central government has allocated ₹145 crores to Nagaland for the construction of a Unity Mall in Dimapur. The Unity Mall aims to promote and showcase the One District One Product (ODOP) offerings of the state.
Category : State
16.
Where was North India's first skin bank inaugurated?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first skin bank in North India was inaugurated at the Centre-run Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi.
Category : National
17.
Who has been appointed as a Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Swaminathan Janakiraman has been appointed as a Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) by the Government of India.
Category : Persons
18.
In which Indian city did the two-day G20 Labour Engagement Group meeting commence?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The two-day G20 Labour Engagement Group meeting began in Patna, Bihar, with the theme of 'one earth, one family, and one future'.
Category : National
19.
What is the name of the Integrated Simulator Complex that was inaugurated for the Indian Navy?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Navy's training capabilities received a significant boost with the inauguration of the Integrated Simulator Complex named 'Dhruv' by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Category : Defence
20.
Which date is considered the longest day of the year?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
June 21 is recognized as the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, known as the longest day of the year.
Category : Important Days
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