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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • July 10, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
How many countries have been elected as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council?
Five
Four
Three
Two
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.

2.
Which country recently unveiled its inaugural open-source desktop operating system, called OpenKylin?
Canada
Russia
China
India
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).

3.
According to RBI, what is the current (July 2023) Repo rate?
6.1%
6.5%
6.7%
6.9%
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%.

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?
Odisha
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Andhra Pradesh
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.

5.
Parimal Kumar Ghosh, who recently passed away, was associated with which profession?
Singer
Doctor
Army
Teacher
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.

6.
Which country has recently granted SpaceX a license to operate as an internet service provider?
Mongolia
Bhutan
Nepal
Nigeria
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.

7.
On which date is World Oceans Day celebrated?
June 08
June 09
June 10
June 11
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.

8.
In which city will the Third World Hindu Conference be organized?
Thimphu
Bangkok
Pattaya
Kathmandu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Hindu Foundation has announced that the third 'World Hindu Congress' (WHC) 2023 will be organized in Bangkok in November.

9.
Which Indian state recently launched the 'Ama Pokhari' scheme?
Gujarat
Goa
Bihar
Odisha
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.

10.
Recently, India and which country signed a memorandum for the development of the Integrated Mast United Combined Radio Antenna 'Nora-50'?
Russia
Japan
China
France
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).

11.
Which group has become the most valuable brand in India according to the India Brand 100 Report?
Mahindra Group
Adani Group
Aditya Birla Group
Tata Group
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.

12.
Which country recently declared a state of emergency in response to the ongoing activity of the Ubinas volcano?
Argentina
Portugal
Palau
Peru
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.

13.
How many bronze medals did India win in the International Boxing Championship?
Two
Three
Four
Five
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.