Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Which city has become the 1st Indian City to Join World Cities Culture Forum?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, became the first Indian city to be part of the World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF), a global network of cities that share research and intelligence to explore the role of culture in future prosperity.
Category : State
2.
India, ADB signed a $295 million loan to upgrade state highways in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have joined hands once again to enhance infrastructure in Bihar.
Category : State
3.
Which country has become the latest team to qualify for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Papua New Guinea has become the latest team to qualify for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
Category : International
4.
Which bank issued official approval for the Bank of Israel to join the International Committee on Credit Reporting (ICCR)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Bank issued official approval for the Bank of Israel to join the International Committee on Credit Reporting (ICCR), which consists of worldwide committees on credit reporting.
Category : Banking
5.
When is International Friendship Day being observed?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year on July 30th, people around the world celebrate International Friendship Day.
Category : Important Days
6.
Which country has launched the International Big Cat Alliance for conserving 7 big cats?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has recently launched the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) to conserve seven major big cat species on Earth.
Category : National
7.
On which Thursday in July is National Refreshment Day observed every year?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Refreshment Day is observed on the fourth Thursday of July, falling on July 27 this year.
Category : Important Days
8.
International Tiger Day is being observed on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Tiger Day, observed annually on July 29th since 2010, aims to draw attention to the critical decline in wild tiger populations and promote essential efforts for their conservation.
Category : Important Days
9.
The Batagaika crater, which made headlines, is located in which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Batagaika crater, located in Russia's Far East, is the world's largest permafrost crater. Recent reports from London-based news service Reuters have highlighted that the crater is thawing, causing concern among scientists.
Category : International
10.
Pedro Sanchez has become the Prime Minister of which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pedro Sanchez, who belongs to the Spanish Socialist Party, has become the Prime Minister of Spain after victory in an inconclusive election.
Category : International
11.
On which date is the World Day against Trafficking held every year?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Day against Trafficking in Persons is held on July 30th each year and is an annual event.
Category : Important Days
12.
At the ISSF Junior Shooting World Championships 2023, which country finished in 2nd place on the medals tally?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India secured the 2nd position on the medals tally at the ISSF Junior Shooting World Championships 2023 held in Changwon, South Korea from 14 to 25 July 2023.
Category : National
13.
Which company secured a grant from the Indian Defense Ministry to develop satellites for the Indian Air Force?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pixxel, a prominent space-tech startup supported by renowned entities such as Google, Blume Ventures, and Omnivore VC, has been awarded a significant grant from iDEX (Innovations For Defence Excellence), an initiative established by the Ministry of Defence.
Category : Miscellaneous
14.
In which city is the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships 2023 being held?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships 2023 in Greater Noida on 27 July 2023. This is the first time that India is hosting an international weightlifting event.
Category : Sports
15.
Which country has recently issued stapled visas to Indian Citizens from Arunachal Pradesh?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China's issuance of stapled visas to Indian citizens from Arunachal Pradesh has sparked controversy and diplomatic tensions between the two neighbouring countries.
Category : International
16.
Who has been appointed as the new chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
James Ferguson 'Jim' Skea of the United Kingdom was elected as the new chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), in Nairobi, Kenya.
Category : Persons
17.
What is the projected figure for India's economy in 2030, according to Standard Chartered?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Standard Chartered's India research team has projected a transformative growth trajectory for India's economy, expecting it to reach $6 trillion by 2030.
Category : Miscellaneous
18.
How much bad loans did Indian banks write off in 2022-23?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In the fiscal year ending March 2023, Indian banks wrote off bad loans worth Rs 2.09 lakh crore, bringing the total loan write-off to Rs 10.57 lakh crore in the last five years, as per RBI data.
Category : Banking
19.
RBI permitted banks to open Vostro accounts from how many countries for trade in rupee?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBI has taken a pivotal step by permitting 20 banks operating in India to open 92 Special Rupee Vostro Accounts (SRVAs) with partner banks from 22 countries.
Category : Banking
20.
Star Series, which made headlines, belongs to which one?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a press release to clarify that these banknotes, known as the "Star Series" banknotes, are legitimate and have a specific purpose.
Category : Miscellaneous
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