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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • July 12, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Which country is organizing the UNSC's first-ever meeting on the threats of Artificial Intelligence?
USA
United Kingdom
France
Germany
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The U.N. Security Council will host the first meeting on the potential threats of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to international peace and security, organized by the United Kingdom (UK).

2.
Which country's parliament approved a bill to limit the power of their Supreme Court?
India
Israel
Russia
Ukraine
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Israel's parliament approved a bill that would limit the powers of the Supreme Court.

3.
Which of the following countries has decided to ban mobile phones, tablets, and smartwatches from classrooms, effective from 1 January 2024?
France
The Netherlands
USA
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Netherlands government has chosen to impose a ban on the use of mobile phones, tablets, and smartwatches in classrooms, starting from 1 January 2024.

4.
Which Indian company/organisation received the GeM award in the category "Timely Payments (CPSEs)" for the year 2023?
DRDO
EPFO
NLC India Limited
ESIC
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NLC India Limited, a Navratna company under the Ministry of Coal, was honoured with the GeM award in the category "Timely Payments (CPSEs)" for the year 2023.

5.
Which city is hosting the ‘Meeting of Space Economy Leaders under India’s G20 presidency’?
Chennai
Pune
Bengaluru
Hyderabad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The fourth edition of the Space Economy Leaders Meeting is being held in Bengaluru on July 6 and 7, under India's presidency of the Group of Twenty (G20).

6.
Which state cabinet approved a proposal for the inclusion of the Kui language in the 8th schedule of the Constitution of India?
Manipur
Telangana
Odisha
Tripura
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Odisha state cabinet approved a proposal recommending the inclusion of the Kui language in the 8th schedule of the Constitution of India.

7.
Which state became the first state to launch the 'Antyodaya Shramik Suraksha Yojana'?
Gujarat
Rajasthan
Karnataka
Haryana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched the accident insurance scheme 'Antyodaya Shramik Suraksha Yojana.'

8.
In which city was the world's first human-robot press conference held?
New York
Geneva
Paris
Zurich
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Nations' International Telecommunication Union hosted the 'AI for Good' conference in Geneva, where nine humanoid robots participated, marking the world's first human-robot press conference.

9.
The Ministry of Finance released how much funds to 22 State Governments for their respective State Disaster Response Funds?
7,110 crore
7,152 crore
7,625 crore
7,532 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, released an amount of Rs. 7,532 crore to 22 State Governments for their respective State Disaster Response Funds (SDRF).

10.
Who became the first Indian male archer to clinch a gold medal in the recurve category at the Youth World Championships 2023?
Parth Salunkhe
Rahul Banerjee
Rajat Chauhan
Shyam Lal Meena
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Parth Salunkhe achieved the historic feat of becoming the first Indian male archer to win a gold medal in the recurve category at the Youth World Championships 2023.

11.
On which date is World Paper Bag Day celebrated?
July 12
June 12
May 12
April 12
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Paper Bag Day is celebrated annually on July 12 to promote the significance of using paper bags instead of plastic.

12.
Which country revoked BBC's media accreditation for disseminating fake news?
Syria
Ukraine
Russia
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Syria's Ministry of Information revoked the media accreditation of BBC on 8 July 2023, citing biased and fake news in the broadcaster's coverage of the war-torn nation.

13.
With which company/organization did the Ministry of Defence sign a contract for the procurement of two Dornier Aircraft for the Indian Coast Guard?
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Reliance Industries Limited
Defence Research and Development Organisation
ADANI Enterprises
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the procurement of two Dornier Aircraft for the Indian Coast Guard.

14.
In which country was the 34th International Biology Olympiad held, where India emerged as the overall winner?
Ukraine
United Kingdom
USA
UAE
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India achieved a remarkable victory as the overall winner at the 34th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) held in Al Ain, UAE from 2-11 July.

15.
Which bank has appointed Abhijit Chakravorty as CEO?
PNB
HDFC
SBI
Axis Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
SBI Cards & Payment Services (SBI Card), the country’s largest pure-play credit card issuer, has appointed Abhijit Chakravorty as MD & CEO.

16.
India and which country will jointly host a two-day ‘India-Africa International Millet Conference' on 30 - 31 August 2023?
Australia
France
Nepal
Kenya
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and Kenya will come together to co-host the 'India-Africa International Millet Conference' scheduled for 30 - 31 August 2023.

17.
Which Indian city's Municipal Corporation has earned the distinction of becoming the first urban body in the country to receive the Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) credit?
Mumbai
Bhopal
Indore
Jaipur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) has become the first urban body in India to be credited with the Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) recognition.

18.
When is NABARD Foundation Day celebrated?
July 11
July 12
July 13
July 14
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) celebrated its 42nd Foundation Day on July 12, 2023.

19.
Recently, the third meeting of the G-20 Culture Working Group commenced in which city?
Kolkata
Chitradurga
Hyderabad
Hampi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 3rd G20 Culture Group (CWG) meeting began from 9th July to 12th July 2023 in Hampi, Karnataka.

20.
With which country has India started trade settlements in local currencies?
Nepal
Egypt
Russia
Tanzania
Answer: Option
Explanation:
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar informed that India and Tanzania have begun trade settlements in local currencies.