Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
How many countries have been elected as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Five countries, namely Algeria, Guyana, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, and Slovenia, have been elected as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.
Category : Miscellaneous
2.
Which country recently unveiled its inaugural open-source desktop operating system, called OpenKylin?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China recently introduced its first open-source desktop operating system, named OpenKylin. OpenKylin marks China’s entry into the realm of open-source desktop operating systems (OS).
Category : International
3.
According to RBI, what is the current (July 2023) Repo rate?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) monetary policy committee (MPC) has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5%.
Category : Banking
4.
From which Indian state does DRDO's successful flight test of the Ballistic Missile 'Agni Prime' take place, conducted from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
On June 7, 2023, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful flight test of the New Generation Ballistic Missile 'Agni Prime' from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.
Category : State
5.
Parimal Kumar Ghosh, who recently passed away, was associated with which profession?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Parimal Kumar Ghosh, a legendary and celebrated Indian BSF official who reportedly aided freedom fighters in 1971, passed away in New Delhi on Thursday. He was associated with the army.
Category : Obituary
6.
Which country has recently granted SpaceX a license to operate as an internet service provider?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Mongolian government has granted SpaceX licenses to function as an internet service provider. This development will enable widespread access to high-speed internet for users across the country.
Category : International
7.
On which date is World Oceans Day celebrated?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Oceans Day is celebrated on June 8th every year to raise awareness and highlight the importance of the world's oceans.
Category : Important Days
8.
In which city will the Third World Hindu Conference be organized?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Hindu Foundation has announced that the third 'World Hindu Congress' (WHC) 2023 will be organized in Bangkok in November.
Category : National
9.
Which Indian state recently launched the 'Ama Pokhari' scheme?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
On Thursday, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the 'Ama Pokhari' project, aimed at rejuvenating all water bodies in the urban areas of the state.
Category : State
10.
Recently, India and which country signed a memorandum for the development of the Integrated Mast United Combined Radio Antenna 'Nora-50'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Japan and India recently signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) for the development of the Integrated Mast United Combined Radio Antenna (NORA-50).
Category : International
11.
Which group has become the most valuable brand in India according to the India Brand 100 Report?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to the India Brand 100 Report released by Brand Finance, the Tata Group has been ranked as the most valuable brand in India, with a brand value of $26,381 million in 2023. The total brand value of the Tata Group is over $25 billion.
Category : Miscellaneous
12.
Which country recently declared a state of emergency in response to the ongoing activity of the Ubinas volcano?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
On Wednesday, July 5, the government of Peru declared a 60-day state of emergency in the southern department of Moquegua due to the eruption of the Ubinas volcano.
Category : International
13.
How many bronze medals did India win in the International Boxing Championship?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In the International Boxing Championship 2023 held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Indian boxers Deepak Kumar, Muhammad Hasamuddin, and Nishant Dev won three bronze medals.
Category : Sports
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