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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • July 23, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
India has banned the export of which cereal?
Moong Dal
Pearl Millet
Non Basmati white rice
Wheat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per a notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, India, the world's top rice exporter, has implemented a ban on all exports of "non-basmati white rice" to stabilize domestic prices.

2.
The Indian Navy and the Navy Welfare and Wellness Association (NWWA), with the support of the G20 Secretariat, launched which edition of "G20 THINQ"?
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The second edition of "G20 THINQ" was launched by the Indian Navy and the Navy Welfare and Wellness Association (NWWA), with the support of the G20 Secretariat.

3.
On which date is World Drowning Prevention Day celebrated annually?
July 23
July 24
July 25
July 26
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Drowning Prevention Day is marked each year on July 25 to increase awareness about the devastating and enduring consequences of drowning on families and communities, as well as to educate people about crucial methods to prevent such incidents.

4.
In which city was the GST Bhawan inaugurated?
Bishalgarh
Udaipur
Agartala
Bhubaneswar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the 'GST Bhawan' in Agartala, the capital of Tripura.

5.
Mukhya Mantri Khet Suraksha Yojana is to be implemented in which state?
Tamil Nadu
West Bengal
Himachal Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Agriculture Department of Uttar Pradesh is gearing up to implement the Mukhya Mantri Khet Suraksha Yojana, intending to uplift the welfare of farmers across the entire state.

6.
According to a report by Ernest and Young, how many crores did the Indian film industry suffer a loss in 2019 due to piracy?
18k crore
19k crore
20k crore
21k crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to a report by Ernest and Young, the Indian film industry suffered a loss of about Rs.18k crore in 2019 due to piracy. To address this issue of piracy, the Government of India has introduced the Cinematograph Amendment Bill 2023 in Rajya Sabha.

7.
On which date is Aaykar Diwas Or Income Tax Day observed?
June 24
July 24
August 24
September 24
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Income Tax department observes July 24 every year as Income Tax Day or 'Aaykar Diwas', to commemorate the introduction of the provision of income tax in the country.

8.
In which Indian city has Russia's Sberbank established a major IT unit?
Bengaluru
Chennai
Dehradun
Mumbai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted permission to Sberbank's branch in India to set up an IT unit in Bengaluru. This newly established IT office will serve as Sberbank's in-house Data Processing Center.

9.
Which state-appointed nodal officials to facilitate the Ministry of Railways in the prompt execution of PM Gati Shakti - National Master Plan?
Manipur
Haryana
Telangana
Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Haryana Government has designated nodal officials to assist the Ministry of Railways in the prompt execution of PM Gati Shakti - National Master Plan, aiming to establish goods sheds in every district of Haryana.

10.
With which country has India entered into five MoUs for the development of major economic cooperation?
Australia
Haiti
Sri Lanka
Cuba
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Modi of India and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe signed five agreements covering major areas of economic cooperation on July 21 during the recent visit of the Sri Lankan President to India.

11.
Which country unveiled the memorial named VC Yeshwant Ghadge Sundial Memorial at Montone, honouring Indian troops' contribution during the Second World War?
Israel
India
Indonesia
Italy
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Italy has unveiled the memorial named VC Yeshwant Ghadge Sundial Memorial at Montone, Italy.

12.
Who has assumed charge as CEO of Noida Authority?
Kapil Singh
Nitin Agarwal
Manish Sharma
Lokesh M
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Newly-appointed Noida Authority Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Lokesh M took charge and held a meeting with officials.

13.
On which Sunday of July is Parent's Day celebrated annually?
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Parent's Day is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of July every year, which will be observed on the 23rd of July in the year 2023.

14.
To which country did India hand over the missile corvette INS Kirpan?
Kenya
Panama
Vietnam
Oman
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has gifted its in-service missile corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations, especially in the maritime domain.

15.
Which state cabinet approved the Mission Shakti Scooter Yojana?
Jharkhand
Assam
Odisha
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Odisha's Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik approved the Mission Shakti Scooter Yojana, a scheme aimed at providing interest subvention on bank loans up to INR 1,00,000 to beneficiaries, enabling them to purchase a scooter.

16.
Which state will host the 69th edition of the Filmfare Awards in 2024?
Goa
Bihar
Odisha
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Gujarat will host the 69th edition of the Filmfare Awards in 2024. The state government's Tourism Corporation signed an MoU with Worldwide Media to host the event and promote Gujarat as a film destination.

17.
On which date is National Thermal Engineer Day celebrated?
July 24
July 25
July 26
July 27
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Thermal Engineer Day is celebrated every year on 24 July to create awareness among people about the contributions of thermal engineers in society. It exemplifies the efforts and dedication of thermal engineers everywhere.

18.
Which state assembly passed The Rajasthan Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill, 2023?
Karnataka
Assam
Rajasthan
Tripura
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Rajasthan Assembly passed The Rajasthan Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill, 2023.

19.
Which actor has been appointed as the brand ambassador of the ICC World Cup 2023?
Shah Rukh Khan
Salman Khan
Saif Ali Khan
Ajay Devgan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Shah Rukh Khan has been appointed as the brand ambassador of the ICC World Cup 2023. Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan launched the World Cup 2023 campaign 'It takes one day' in his iconic voiceover.

20.
Which country has applied to join the BRICS Bank (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa)?
Algeria
Australia
Austria
America
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Algerian President, Abdelmadjid, informed that the nation has applied to join the BRICS group.