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Dear Readers, Daily Current Affairs Questions Quiz for SBI, IBPS, RBI, RRB, SSC Exam 2023 of 07th September 2023. Daily GK quiz online for bank & competitive exam. Here we have given the Daily Current Affairs Quiz based on the previous days Daily Current Affairs updates. Candidates preparing for IBPS, SBI, RBI, RRB, SSC Exam 2023 & other competitive exams can make use of these Current Affairs Quiz.
1) Paytm Card Soundbox is a mobile and card payment device from Paytm. How many languages does it provide transaction alerts in?
(a) 10
(b) 11
(c) 12
(d) 13
(e) 15
2) Federal Bank has launched its WhatsApp Lending Platform that makes it easy to apply for a pre-approved personal loan. Who is the Chairman of Federal Bank?
(a) AP Hota
(b) Sanjiv Chanda
(c) Rupa Devi Singh
(d) J. Packirisamy
(e) L.V. Prabhakar
3) One Card is a new generation of metal credit card that is mobile-first and managed by which technologies?
(a) FPL
(b) PPL
(c) RPL
(d) BPL
(e) KPL
4) In which state, Manipal Cigna Health Insurance has been appointed as the lead health insurer by the IRDAI for the State Insurance Awareness Plan?
(a) Telangana
(b) Karnataka
(c) Kerala
(d) Gujarat
(e) Rajasthan
5) SBI Card brings new features for its super-premium card ‘AURUM’. AURUM was launched in which year?
(a) 2020
(b) 2019
(c) 2021
(d) 2018
(e) 2022
6) Indian Bank Extends Online Locker Agreement Execution through NeSL’s DDE Platform. Expand first “D” in DDE.
(a) Digital
(b) Document
(c) Demand
(d) Draft
(e) Dynamic
7) National Green Hydrogen Mission are the pilot projects, which have been allocated for how many rupees (in crores)?
(a) Rs. 1466 crores
(b) Rs. 1468 crores
(c) Rs. 1470 crores
(d) Rs. 1461 crores
(e) Rs. 1465 crores
8) Jal Jeevan Mission has reached a milestone of 13 crores rural households tapping connections in how many states and UTs?
(a) 9
(b) 8
(c) 10
(d) 12
(e) 18
9) The World’s Tallest Statue of Nataraja the world’s tallest statue of Nataraja has been unveiled at Bharat mandapam in New Delhi, the site of G20 Summit. How many metals are used in this sculpture?
(a) 5
(b) 6
(c) 10
(d) 8
(e) 9
10) In the assessment year 2023-24, the average processing time of ITRs has decreased from how many days down to 10 days?
(a) 15
(b) 16
(c) 18
(d) 20
(e) 12
11) How Many Airlifted Packed Cubes in India unveils the first portable hospital in the world, the Arogya Maitri Cube?
(a) 70
(b) 73
(c) 72
(d) 75
(e) 78
12) Which of the following actress received the ‘Yashaswi Sahitya Samman’?
(a) Suhasini
(b) Manisha Koirala
(c) Deepika Padukone
(d) Aishwarya Rai
(e) Jyothika
13) Which state has the second highest EV penetration rate in the country?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Karnataka
(d) West Bengal
(e) Kerala
14) What is the currency of Vanuatu?
(a) Peso
(b) Euro
(c) Vatu
(d) Franc
(e) Sterling
15) ISRO Space Applications Centre’s “Nabhmitra” device for fishermen’s safety was successfully tested in which city?
(a) Kochi
(b) Kollam
(c) Trivandrum
(d) Wayanad
(e) Trissur
16) The Thailand spinner went on to make history by taking three wickets in the match against which country during the Asia edition of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup?
(a) UAE
(b) Kuwait
(c) Spain
(d) Canada
(e) Netherland
17) To which country will Amul be the official sponsor of the Indian contingent at the 2022 edition of the XIX Asia Games?
(a) China
(b) Japan
(c) Korea
(d) Australia
(e) USA
18) India’s IndusInd Bank has entered into a long-term sponsorship agreement with the ICC, covering the duration of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. Where is the headquarters of IndusInd Bank?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Karnataka
(d) West Bengal
(e) Kerala
19) The renowned voice behind the Launch Countdowns of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), N. Valarmathy, has passed away. She was the 1st person to receive Abdul Kalam award in which year?
(a) 2012
(b) 2013
(c) 2015
(d) 2018
(e) 2020
20) Heath Streak, a former cricket captain, has passed away. Which country did he play for?
(a) New Zealand
(b) Australia
(c) Zimabavae
(d) South Africa
(e) Srilanka
Answers :
1) Answer: B
Paytm was the 1st company to launch audio-based confirmations with Paytm Soundbox, transforming in-store payments in the country.The device allows “tap and pay” functionality for card payments, with a limit of up to ₹5,000.It operates on a 4th Generation (4G) network for rapid payment alerts.Equipped with a 4W speaker for clear audio payment alerts.Long-lasting battery life, lasting up to 5 days.Provides transaction alerts in 11 languages, customizable by the merchant via the Paytm for Business app.Near Field Communication (NFC)-enabled smartphone users can make payments by tapping.It combines the functionality of a Point of Sale (POS) unit, a Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Quick Response (QR) code card, and a sound box for confirming transactions.
2) Answer: A
Federal Bank has introduced a WhatsApp Lending Platform to facilitate the application process for pre-approved personal loans.The platform’s inauguration was conducted by Federal Bank’s Chairman, AP Hota.This innovative channel simplifies and streamlines the application process for pre-approved personal loans.It eliminates unnecessary complexities and delays commonly associated with traditional loan application procedures.Customers can initiate the loan application process by sending a simple “hi” message to the bank’s dedicated WhatsApp number, 9633 600 800
3) Answer: A
The card allows card holders to oversee/track every facet of their credit card interactions in the feature-packed app.Users can track real-time transactions, manage expenses, convert payments into EMIs, redeem rewards, handle repayments, plan monthly budgets, adjust credit limits, and make payments, all within the app.In addition to the credit cards, OneCard is a mobile-first metal credit card managed by FPL Technologies in partnership with issuer banks.Indian Bank has partnered OneCard to introduce mobile-first, contactless and metal-co-branded credit cards.The card comes with a mobile app that allows cardholders to control their interactions.
4) Answer: B
ManipalCigna Health Insurance has been appointed as the lead health insurer by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) for the State Insurance Awareness Plan in Karnataka.To expand insurance coverage and raise awareness about health insurance in Karnataka.ManipalCigna will play a crucial role in creating awareness about health insurance, ensuring that the citizens of Karnataka have access to insurance coverage.ManipalCigna’s extensive multi-distribution network will facilitate the dissemination of health insurance information to a wide audience.ManipalCigna is known for its innovative approach to health insurance, which will help in spreading awareness about the importance of health insurance at the grassroots level in Karnataka.
5) Answer: C
SBI Card, the largest credit card issuer in India, has introduced new features for its super premium card named ‘AURUM targeted at C-suite executives and high net-worth individuals.‘AURUM’ is a by-invitation-only card, initially launched in February 2021 and now extends enhanced benefits to its users, ranging from introduction of new annual spends-based milestones and welcome benefits to additional international lounge benefits and golf privileges.With these enhancements, ‘AURUM’ cardholders can now enjoy benefits worth up to ₹2 lakh annually, based on their spending.The card offers unlimited international lounge access to cardholders, as well as 4 international lounge visits for accompanying guests.In addition, the card also offers a one-year Club Marriott membership as a welcome gift.
6) Answer: A
Indian Bank became the 1st Public Sector Bank (PSB) to extend the facility of execution of on-line locker agreement through Digital Document Execution (DDE) Platform of National E-Governance Services Limited (NeSL), India’s 1st Information Utility and is registered with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI).The introduction of online locker agreements available 24/7 aims to enhance customer convenience and will reduce the turn-around time of the agreement execution.DDE is a fully automated contract execution platform with paperless e-stamp and electronic signature (e-Sign) facility. The facility of e-Sign includes Aadhar based (OTP/Biometric) and dongle-based digital signature.
7) Answer: A
In the run-up to the 18th G20 Summit, a day-long conference on “Green Hydrogen Pilots in India” was held in New Delhi. The conference showcased various Green Hydrogen Pilots being implemented by both India’s public and private sector companies. National Green Hydrogen Mission are the pilot projects, which have been allocated Rs. 1,466 crores.The conference, hosted by NTPC Ltd., also presented pioneering innovative pilots and progress in green hydrogen technology.The Minister gave an overview of ongoing green hydrogen pilots and steps being taken by India in this direction. Many green hydrogen pilots are going on in India and across the world. We have pilots for green steel and in heavy-duty transportation.
8) Answer: A
The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) achieved another milestone of providing tap water connections to 13 Crore rural households. Working with ‘speed and scale’, the life changing mission has increased the rural tap connection coverage from only 3.23 Crore households at the start of the Mission in August 2019 to 13 crore in just 4 years. Jal Jeevan Mission was announced by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi from the ramparts of the Red Fort on 15th August 2019 as the country celebrated its 73rd Independence Day. 6 States namely Goa, Telangana, Haryana, Gujarat, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh) and 3 UTs – Puducherry, D&D and D&NH and A&N Islands, have reported 100% coverage. Bihar at 96.39%, followed by Mizoram at 92.12%, are also poised to achieve saturation in the near future.
9) Answer: D
The world’s tallest Nataraja statue has been installed at Bharat Mandapam, the venue of the G20 summit in Delhi. The 28-foot-tall statue weighing 20 tonnes was made in a record time of seven months by sculptor RadhakrishnanSthapathy and his team at Swamimalai in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu. The statue was built in Ashtadhatu (8 metals) using the traditional casting method. The statue was transported to the national capital in four days and a special green corridor was created for its transportation.
10) Answer: B
Average processing time of Income Tax Returns (ITR) has been reduced to ten days in the Assessment Year 2023-24.The average processing time of ITR was 82 days in the Assessment Year 2019-20, and 16 days in Assessment Year 2022-23.Income Tax Department said, it is committed to processing the ITR in a speedy and efficient manner to the taxpayers. According to the Department, six crore 98 lakh ITRs for Assessment Year 2023-24 were filed, out of which 6 crore 84 lakh ITRs have been verified.The Department informed that more than two crore 45 lakh refunds for Assessment Year 2023-24 have already been issued.
11) Answer: C
India has built the world’s first disaster hospital that can be airlifted, packed in 72 cubes.It has been named as ‘Aarogya Maitri Cube’.Aarogya Maitri Cube is the world’s first disaster hospital that can be airlifted.It has been developed indigenously under Project BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for SahyogHita and Maitri). It has been developed as part of India’s ‘Aarogya Maitri’ initiative to provide essential medical supplies to friendly countries. Aarogya Maitri Cube is packed in 72 cubes. These cubes contain essential equipment and supplies, such as an operation theatre, a mini-ICU, ventilators, blood test equipment, an X-ray machine, a cooking station, food, water, shelter, a power generator, and more.
12) Answer: B
The Kathmandu-Kalinga Literary Festival, spanning 3 days, concluded in Lalitpur, Nepal.The festival was inaugurated by Nepal’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, NP Saud.Participating Countries: Literature from several South Asian countries was showcased during the festival, including India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.The festival showcased literature, music, dance, poetry and other art forms.Professor Avadhesh Pradhan, actress and writer Divya Dutta, Prof Madhav Prasad Pokharel and actress Manisha Koirala received the ‘Yashaswi Sahitya Samman’.A new award called the ‘Yashasvi Book Prize’was introduced this year, recognizing outstanding literary works in various categories.
13) Answer: B
Uttar Pradesh (UP) has emerged with the highest adoption rate of electric vehicles in the country, with 1,70,269 electric vehicles registered in the state.According to data from Vahan, which tracks vehicle registrations, there has been a 4.9% increase in the overall number of electric vehicles registered in India.Between January and September of CY23, a total of 10,24,781 electric vehicles were registered in India.As per the statistics, after UP, Maharashtra registered the highest number of electric vehicles with 1,24,558 and Karnataka with 1,00,235.
14) Answer: C
Four-time Vanuatu Prime Minister (PM) Sato Kilman has been picked for the top job for a record 5th time, ending Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau’s 9-month reign as leader of the government.Kilman received a total of 27 votes, while Kalsakau got 23 votes.Previously, he was Prime Minister of Vanuatu on 4 occasions, from December 2010 to April 2011, May to June 2011, June 2011 to March 2013, June 2015 to February 2016. President: NikenikeVurobaravuCapital :Port VilaCurrency : Vatu
15) Answer: B
‘Nabhmitra’, a device developed by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)-Space Applications Centre (Ahmedabad, Gujarat) for the safety of fishermen, was successfully tested atNeendakara,a coastal area in Kollam city, Kerala.It enables two-way messaging services from and to sea for the safety of fishermen.The device is designed to communicate weather and cyclone warnings to fishermen in their local language, enhancing their understanding and safety.
16) Answer: B
Thailand spinner NattayaBoochatham created history with a three-wicket haul during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Region Qualifier game against Kuwait. In the match, Boochatham finished with a figure of 3/3 to complete 100 wickets in T20Is, becoming the first player, both from men’s and women’s from an Associate nation to get to the landmark in T20Is. The 36-year-old spin all-rounder has now claimed 101 wickets in 73 ODI games for an average of 9.96, making him the only bowler to ever reach that milestone with a bowling average under ten.
17) Answer: A
Amul will be the Official Sponsor of the Indian Contingent for the XIX AsianGames 2022 to be held in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8 2023.Amul has partnered with an Indian sports person through the Indian Olympic Association since the London 2012 Olympics for all Indian contingents to the Olympics, Commonwealth Games and Asian Games and we are pleased to further strengthen our decade-long relationship.As part of this association, Amul will use the integrated logo in its communication to celebrate the efforts of the sportsperson. The India contingent will field 634 athletes at the Asian Games 2022 in Hangzhou across 38 different sports with the largest contingent of 65 in athletics.
18) Answer: B
IndusInd Bank has agreed to a multi-year sponsorship deal with the International Cricket Council (ICC), beginning with the men’s Cricket World Cup in India.The multi-year deal is valued at $20-$24 million (about Rs 160-200 crore)It is learnt that IndusInd Bank and Mastercard have repl aced digital payments platform BharatPe and ed-tech company Byju’s, who have decided to prematurely end their association with the ICC due to financial woes. About IndusInd Bank: CEO: SumantKathpaliaHeadquarters: Mumbai. Founder: S. P. Hinduja. Founded: April 1994, Mumbai
19) Answer: C
N Valarmathi, the renowned Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientist known for her voice during rocket launch countdowns, passed away in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN).Valarmathi was born in Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu (TN).She joined ISRO in 1984 and contributed to various missions, including Insat 2A, IRS IC, IRS ID, and The Technology Experiment Satellite (TES).Notably, she announced countdowns for rocket launches at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, including the last countdown for Chandrayaan-3.She is the 1st person to receive the Abdul Kalam Award, instituted in 2015 by the Government of Tamil Nadu in honour of former President Abdul Kalam.
20) Answer: C
Former Zimbabwe’s greatcricketer captain Heath Streak passed away at the age of 49.Streak was a Zimbabwean cricketer and cricket coach who played for and captained the Zimbabwe national cricket team.He was the all timeleading wicket taker for Zimbabwe in Test cricket with 216 wickets in 65 Tests and scored 1,990 runs and in ODI cricket with 239 wickets in 189 ODI matches and scored 2,943 runs.In both Tests and ODIs, he is by far Zimbabwe’s leading wicket-taker.