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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • July 22, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Which state launched a new scheme called 'Sashakt Mahila Rin Yojna' to empower women economically?
Uttarakhand
Goa
Himachal Pradesh
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched a new scheme on 20th July to economically empower women. The CM of Himachal Pradesh announced the launching of a collateral-free loan scheme, namely Sashakt Mahila Rin Yojna, to economically empower women.

2.
Which state is ranked first among major states in India Innovation Index 2022?
Uttarakhand
Karnataka
Kerala
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Karnataka has topped Niti Aayog's India Innovation Index 2022 among major states, while Chandigarh has topped among city-states and union territories. Manipur has topped among northeast and hill states.

3.
On which date is National Broadcasting Day in India marked?
July 21
July 22
July 23
July 24
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Broadcasting Day is commemorated in India on July 23rd to honour the profound influence of radio in our lives.

4.
With which country has India signed a cooperation agreement for collaboration in the steel sector and decarbonisation issues?
Cyprus
Benin
Switzerland
Japan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India held a bilateral meeting with Japan for cooperation in the steel sector and decarbonisation issues.

5.
RBI cancelled the license of which state-based United India Co-operative bank?
Gujarat
Himachal Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the license of United India Co-operative Bank Limited, Nagina, Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh (UP), and asked the bank not to carry on any banking business.

6.
"Namda," a type of rug, is associated with which state/UT?
Delhi
Odisha
Jammu & Kashmir
Pondicherry
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Namda is a type of rug exclusively made in Jammu and Kashmir, by enmeshing wool fibres with water, soap, and pressure, and then embroidering the resultant fabric.

7.
Which state has recently passed the Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill?
Mizoram
Tripura
Rajasthan
Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Rajasthan Assembly passed 'The Rajasthan Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill, 2023,' aiming to provide a guarantee of wages or pensions to the entire adult population in the state.

8.
In which city of Madhya Pradesh was the Fourth 'G-20 Employment Working Group meeting' held?
Indore
Bhopal
Gwalior
Jabalpur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Fourth 'G-20 Employment Working Group meeting' was held in Indore.

9.
In which state did OPPO India set up the first PPP-model Atal Tinkering Lab?
Odisha
Sikkim
Kerala
Nagaland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
OPPO India set up the first PPP (Public-Private Partnership) model Atal Tinkering Lab in Kerala, in collaboration with NITI Aayog's Atal Innovation Mission as its knowledge partner.

10.
India's GDP Growth forecast cut to how many percent by FICCI Survey?
7%
8%
9%
10%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's GDP growth rate for FY 2022-23 has been cut from 7.4 percent to 7 percent by the latest survey by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). India's GDP forecast for this fiscal is slower than RBI's projection of 7.2 percent.

11.
After the desecration of a copy of the Quran, which country ordered the expulsion of Sweden's ambassador?
Iraq
Brazil
Panama
America
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Iraq expelled Sweden's ambassador and recalled its top diplomatic representative from Sweden over the desecration of the Quran in the Nordic country. The move came hours after protesters attacked the Swedish Embassy in Baghdad earlier Thursday, setting fire to part of the building.

12.
Indian Navy ships INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata conducted a bilateral maritime exercise in which city?
Semarang
Solo
Jakarta
Bandung
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Navy's INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata participated in a bilateral maritime exercise with the Indonesian Naval Forces in Jakarta, Indonesia.

13.
From which country is HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) set to buy light and medium utility helicopters?
Austria
Argentina
Australia
Afghanistan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Argentine Minister, who arrived in New Delhi on 17 July 2023 for a four-day visit to India, witnessed a flight demonstration of various HAL products at the HAL airport in Bengaluru.

14.
How many states have successfully implemented the Ground Water Act?
32
21
45
56
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Ministry of Jal Shakti revealed that 21 states and union territories in India have successfully implemented the Ground Water Act.

15.
Which space agency has successfully tested the service module propulsion system?
Indian Space Research Organization
China National Space Administration
European Space Agency
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully tested the Gaganyaan Human Spaceflight Mission on 19th July at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) at Mahendragiri in Tamil Nadu.

16.
Which channel has secured the TV Rights for FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 in India?
Zee Tv
DD Sports
SONY Liv
Sports Star
Answer: Option
Explanation:
DD Sports has obtained the television rights for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 in India. The tournament will be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand and will begin on July 20, 2023.

17.
Which river has been designated as a Non-Perennial River by the Uttar Pradesh Government?
Gomti
Ganga
Yamuna
Gandak
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh government issued a government order (GO) on September 3, 2020, designating the Gomti River as a "non-perennial river."

18.
Which bank has become the 2nd most valuable company in India based on market capitalization?
HDFC Bank
SBI
ICICI
PNB
Answer: Option
Explanation:
HDFC Bank achieved a significant milestone by surpassing Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to become the second most valuable company in India based on market capitalization.

19.
Ranil Wickremesinghe, who made headlines, is the president of which country?
Maldives
Malaysia
Sri Lanka
Canada
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sri Lanka's newly appointed president is Ranil Wickremesinghe.

20.
The Advance Authorization Scheme is implemented and administered by which institution?
ISRO
NASA
SBI
DGFT
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) implements the Advance Authorisation Scheme under the Foreign Trade Policy, which allows the duty-free import of inputs for export purposes.