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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • September 22, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Which country has seen a surge in cases of Brucella canis infection among dogs and humans?
United States
Canada
Germany
United Kingdom
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UK has seen a worrying increase in Brucella canis infections in dogs, mainly from Eastern Europe. This incurable disease, which was spreading among dogs, has now jumped to infect humans, with three British citizens affected by its severe consequences.

2.
Which organization organized the fourth edition of the ‘Nadi Utsav’ in Delhi from 22nd to 24th September 2023?
River Yamuna Conservation Committee
National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM)
Ministry of Tourism and Culture
Janapada Sampada Division
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The fourth edition of the ‘Nadi Utsav’ was organized by the National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM) of IGNCA (Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts) in collaboration with the Janapada Sampada Division. The event was held in Delhi, situated on the banks of the sacred River Yamuna, from 22nd to 24th September 2023.

3.
Which country is ranked as the world's freest economy in the 2023 Fraser Institute report?
United States
Singapore
Hong Kong
Switzerland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Singapore has surpassed Hong Kong to claim the title of the world's freest economy, according to the 2023 Fraser Institute report. This is a significant shift, as Hong Kong has held the top spot for 53 consecutive years. The Economic Freedom of the World Index, which has been tracking economic freedom since 1970, placed Hong Kong in second place for the first time.

4.
Which author's debut novel 'Western Lane' is shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2023?
Chetna Maroo
Paul Harding
Sarah Bernstein
Jonathan Escoffery
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chetna Maroo's debut novel, Western Lane, is shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2023. The novel is set in the British Gujarati milieu and tells the story of a young girl named Gopi and her bonds with her family.

5.
What percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions are China, the United States, and India collectively responsible for?
32%
40%
42%
50%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Climate Ambition Summit (CAS) at the United Nations General Assembly on September 21 highlighted the absence of major economies crucial in shaping global emissions reduction efforts. China, the United States, and India, collectively responsible for 42% of global greenhouse gas emissions, were notably missing from this critical event.

6.
What is the government scheme that provides financial assistance to outstanding sportspersons, coaches, and their family members who are facing financial difficulties?
Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)
Khelo India
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons (PDUNWFS)
None of the above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons (PDUNWFS) is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to outstanding sportspersons, coaches, and their family members who are facing financial difficulties. The scheme was formulated to help sportspersons who play well but are from poor and needy families. It assists for various purposes related to sports and athlete well-being, such as procurement of sports equipment and training, medical treatment, and participation in national and international sports events.

7.
Which US President is currently facing an impeachment inquiry initiated by the Republican-led House of Representatives?
Donald Trump
Barack Obama
Bill Clinton
Joe Biden
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives has initiated an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden, aiming to balance prior impeachments of former President Trump.

8.
What is the name of the mutual defence pact signed by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to address jihadism in the Liptako-Gourma region?
Alliance of Sahel States
Liptako-Gourma Charter
G5 Sahel Joint Force
African Union Mission in Mali and the Sahel
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) is a mutual defence pact signed by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger in September 2023. The pact is aimed at addressing the pressing issue of jihadism in the Liptako-Gourma region.

9.
When are the next general elections scheduled to be held in Pakistan?
January 2024
October 2023
July 2024
November 2024
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The next general elections in Pakistan are scheduled to be held in the last week of January 2024. The elections were initially scheduled for October 2023 but were postponed due to the early exit of the Shehbaz Sharif government and the need for a comprehensive census.

10.
Who inaugurated the 108-foot-tall statue of Adi Shankaracharya in MP's Omkareshwar?
Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Narendra Modi
Amit Shah
Yogi Adityanath
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, inaugurated the 108-foot-tall statue of Adi Shankaracharya in Omkareshwar on 21st September 2023. The statue is a symbol of the promotion of Sanatan Dharma and cultural unity.