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Dear Readers, Daily Current Affairs Questions Quiz for SBI, IBPS, RBI, RRB, SSC Exam 2023 of 10th October 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) The six-digit PIN Code System is used by all Indian post offices. PIN stands for Postal Index Number. Which year was it first introduced?
(a) 1975
(b) 1971
(c) 1978
(d) 1972
(e) 1976
2) Since which year, a unique theme has been chosen for the international celebration of Mental Health day?
(a) 1991
(b) 1993
(c) 1994
(d) 1995
(e) 1997
3) The 19th Asian Games have wrapped up in Hangzhou in China. Where will the 2026 edition take place?
(a) USA
(b) Japan
(c) Australia
(d) Denmark
(e) Sweden
4) According to Respirer Living Sciences, the cleanest city in India is Aizawl. The most polluted city in India is still Delhi. Which is the second most polluted city?
(a) Noida
(b) Patna
(c) Gwalior
(d) Meerut
(e) Raichur
5) GSV and DPIIT recently signed a contract to help grow India’s infrastructure and logistics industries. When was the GSV started?
(a) 2021
(b) 2022
(c) 2020
(d) 2019
(e) 2018
6) The CRPF in association with Women and Child Development Ministry is organizing a women-centric cross-country bike ride with the slogan of “Yashwini”. How many states and UT will the rally cover?
(a) 15
(b) 17
(c) 18
(d) 13
(e) 12
7) Maharashtra and the British Museum have come to an agreement to let them borrow Shivaji’s tiger claws. This is all part of the celebrations for our_________-anniversary.
(a) 325th
(b) 330th
(c) 350th
(d) 345th
(e) 355th
8) Which government is hosting the 2023 MENA Climate Week to talk about ways to tackle climate change before COP28?
(a) Switzerland
(b) USA
(c) Australia
(d) Japan
(e) Saudi Arabia
9) Which central railway station gets the IGBC (Indian Green Building Council) platinum certificate for converting railway station into net zero energy?
(a) Kanpur
(b) Chennai
(c) Howrah
(d) Chhatrapati Shivaji
(e) Jaipur
10) Which organization in India has selected India’s most renowned cricketer MS dhoni as its brand ambassador program?
(a) Flipkart
(b) Bigg Basket
(c) Jiomart
(d) Amazon
(e) Shopclue
11) Saugata Gupta, CEO of Marico has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Board of Governors of Advertising Standards Council (ASCI). Where is ASCI Headquarters located?
(a) Patna
(b) Kanpur
(c) Mumbai
(d) Delhi
(e) Bengaluru
12) Shri Kapur, who has been with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for almost how many years, has worked on macroeconomic policy, research, and monetary policy under the Ministry of Economic and Political Research and the Monetary Policy Department of the RBI?
(a) 20
(b) 25
(c) 15
(d) 30
(e) 10
13) Which government implement GPS, which turns the pension system upside down, could affect the state’s fiscal deficit, which could reach 8%?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Uttar Pradesh
(e) West Bengal
14) A cloud burst over Lake Lhonak in North Sikkim caused flash floods in which river basin?
(a) Teesta
(b) Relli
(c) Lachen
(d) Lachung
(e) Rangeet
15) Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, has laid the foundation stone for India’s largest pumped storage project. How much did the project cost to construct?
(a) ₹11000 crores
(b) ₹10000 crores
(c) ₹11500 crores
(d) ₹10500 crores
(e) ₹12000 crores
16) Which state government has the geographical indication (GI) for Yak Churpi which is the most unique and culturally important yak milk product?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Uttar Pradesh
(e) West Bengal
17) The Madhya Pradesh government is offering a 35% reservation for women in government jobs. Eligible women will get a how much amount of money each month from the government?
(a) ₹1200
(b) ₹1150
(c) ₹1250
(d) ₹1500
(e) ₹1550
18) The first high-speed railway in Southeast Asia to be inaugurated by Indonesia’s President, China-backed project aims to cut 3 hours of travel time from Jakarta to Bandung to how many minutes?
(a) 30
(b) 40
(c) 45
(d) 35
(e) 50
19) Bangladesh receives first consignment of Uranium from Russia for the construction of RNPP. How much capacity of RNPP is being built by Russian contractor Rosatom?
(a) 2200mw
(b) 2400mw
(c) 2500mw
(d) 2800mw
(e) 2900mw
20) Which bank became the first Indian bank to launch ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) Network Gift Card?
(a) RBL
(b) HDFC
(c) IDBI
(d) IDFC First
(e) Yes
Answers :
1) Answer: D
The date of National Post Day 2023 is October 10.In 1854, Lord Dalhousie founded the India Post for the first time.Now, the Ministry of Communications is in charge of the Indian Postal System.It is one of the world’s most commonly used wide postal systems.In India, there are 9 postal zones and 23 postal circles, along with the army’s post office.India’s post offices use a PIN Code System that has six digits. PIN, or Postal Index Number, was first introduced on August 15, 1972, by Shriram BhikajiVelankar.
2) Answer: C
World Mental Health Day 2023 falls on the 10th of October.The theme of World Mental Health Day 2023 is “Mental health is a universal human right.”A non-governmental organization called the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) was established in 1948.On October 10, 1992, Richard Hunter, who was the deputy secretary general of the WFMH at the time, declared the first World Mental Health Day.Every year since 1994, a unique theme has been chosen for the international celebration.
3) Answer: B
The closing ceremony of the 19th Asian Games concluded at the Hangzhou Olympics Stadium in China. Hockey player P. R. Sreejesh was the flag bearer for India. The baton for the next Asian Games has been passed on to Nagoya, Japan for 2026. The glittering ceremony saw more than 2000 performers put on a dazzling display, celebrating the love and unity between all the participating countries.The Indian contingent won 107 medals- 28 gold, 38 silver, and 41 bronze at Hangzhou.
4) Answer: B
According to a report by Respirer Living Sciences, which provides real-time information on various aspects including air quality and climate trends, Delhi was the most polluted city in India for air pollution.Patna was ranked as the second-most polluted city, followed by Muzaffarpur, Faridabad, Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Nalbari, Asansol, and Gwalior, which were ranked in the top 10.
5) Answer: B
India’s Department for promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT) under the commerce and industry ministry and Vadodara-based GatiShakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost the country’s infrastructure and logistics sectors.Under the MoU, GSV will be the nodal agency across the country to design, develop and deliver courses and curriculum related to PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan and National Logistics Policy (NLP) at various centres in different states. More than 16 central ministries and NITI Aayog came together for the signing of the MoU.The NLP was launched and GSV was established last year.
6) Answer: B
The Central Reserve Police Force, in collaboration with the Ministry of Womenand Child Development, is organizing a cross-country bike expedition with “Yashaswini” a group of CRPF women bikers to celebrate women’s power or Nari Shakti of the country.Finally, they will all converge at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar(Kevadia), Gujarat for the grand finale scheduled to take place on the 31st of October, 2023.The rally will cover approximately 10,000 km, passing through 15 states and 2 Union Territories.In addition to promoting the Force’s message of “DeshKe Hum Hain Rakshak”, the women bikers have also incorporated the social message of “BetiBachaoBetiPadhao”, into their campaign.
7) Answer: C
Maharashtra’s Cultural Affairs Minister recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Victoria and Albert Museum in London to bring back ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj’s legendary waghnakh (tiger claw) to the state.The MoU is in place for the historic waghnakh of ShivajiMaharaj to be part of our 350th anniversary celebrations.According to the V&A, the MoU sets out the details of a three-year loan agreement for the unique pair of Tiger Claws or waghnakh in the V&A collection. They are described as an example of a weapon that was popular in the 17th century.
8) Answer: E
It was also decided between the two energy ministers that B2B Business Summits and regular B2B interactions between the two countries will be conducted to establish complete supply and value chains in the above-mentioned areas of energy sector cooperation.MENA Climate Week 2023 will discuss climate solutions ahead of COP28 and is being hosted by the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.India and Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Riyadh, in the fields of Electrical Interconnections, Green / Clean Hydrogen and Supply Chains.
9) Answer: B
The Dr. MGR Chennai Central railway station has been awarded the platinum certificate by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for developing the railway station into a net zero energy building. Southern Railway General Manager R.N. Singh received the IGBC platinum shield from Ajith Kumar Chordia, Chairman of IGBC, at the grand closing function of Swachhata Pakkhwada on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanthi celebrations held at the Central StationIGBC awarded the highest platinum certificate for the Central station based on the building being made net zero through the installation of renewable energy sources for conserving electricity as also replacing the electrical fixtures with energy efficient fixtures.
10) Answer: C
JioMarthas appointed India’s most iconic cricketer, Mahendra Singh Dhoni as its brand ambassador. The aim of JioMart is to establish itself as an integral partner to Indian families in their celebrations.Also JioMart has rebranded its festival campaign as “JioUtsav, Celebrations of India.”Rebranding a campaign can be a strategic move to attract and engage customers during festive seasons.
11) Answer: C
Saugata Gupta, Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Marico, has been appointed as the chairman of the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI).Partha Sinha, president, response, BCCL publisher of the Times of India and the Economic Times was elected vice chairman.Sudhanshu Vats, deputy managing director, Pidilite Industries, was appointed honorary treasurer.Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
12) Answer: D
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed MuneeshKapur as Executive Director (ED).As executive director, he will look after the Department of Economic and Policy Research.Over a span of nearly three decades in the Reserve Bank, Shri Kapur has worked in the areas of macroeconomic policy and research and monetary policy in the Department of Economic and Policy Research and Monetary Policy Department in RBI. He also served as Adviser to the Executive Director, International Monetary Fund during 2012-15.
13) Answer: A
The Andhra Pradesh Assembly passed the Guaranteed Pension Scheme bill to bring all state government employees under the hybrid model of Contributory Pension System (CPS) and Old Pension System (OPS).Guaranteed Pension Scheme (GPS) was introduced due to long-standing demand from the employees for a review of Central Civil Services (CCS) Pension.The introduction of GPS, which reverses the pension system, could potentially impact the state fiscal deficit, potentially reaching 8%.
14) Answer: A
A cloudburst over Lhonak Lake in north Sikkim led to flash floods in the Teesta River basin.At least 7 people have died and scores more were injured or missing after flash floods inundated Sikkim.The Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA) reported that over 2,011 people have been rescued from the affected areas.22 Army soldiers are missing following the flash floods, and there are concerns about more than 3,000 tourists being stranded in various parts of the state.
15) Answer: C
The project is being developed by the Greenko Group, which is recognized as India’s largest energy storage company.Initially, the project had a capacity of 1440 megawatts (MW) with storage for 7.5 hours. However, it is now being expanded to 1920 MW with storage for 6 hours.The expansion is aimed at providing storage of nearly 11 Gigawatt hours (GWh) daily, emphasizing the significance of energy storage. The overall investment for the project is estimated to be Rs 11,500 crores over the next 3 years, highlighting its substantial financial commitment.
16) Answer: C
Yak Churpi is a dairy product made from the milk of the indigenous Arunachali yak breed.It is reared by tribal yak pastoralists known as Brokpas who migrate along with their yaks to higher reaches (at an altitude of 10,000 ft and higher) during summers and descent to mid-altitude mountainous regions during winters.These remarkable yaks are primarily found in the West Kameng and Tawang districts of the state.Churpi is a naturally fermented dairy product and rich in protein content.It is an essential dietary staple for tribal communities inhabiting the cold and mountainous regions of Arunachal Pradesh.
17) Answer: C
The Madhya Pradesh (MP) government has announced a 35% reservation for women in all government job recruitments, excluding the Forest Department.The government has amended the Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Special Provisions for Appointment of Women) Rules, 1997, to implement this 35% reservation for women in MP.Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive ₹1,250 per month from the state government.This decision also closely follows the passage of the ‘Women’s Reservation Bill’ in Parliament, which received the assent of President Droupadi Murmu.
18) Answer: B
Indonesian President Joko Widodo inaugurated Southeast Asia’s first high-speed railway connecting Jakarta and Bandung, a project under China’s Belt and Road initiative.The project, with a budget of $7.3 billion, largely funded by China, aims to reduce travel time between Jakarta and Bandung from 3 hours to just 40 minutes.The high-speed railway is expected to reduce carbon emissions and promote efficient mass transportation.
19) Answer: B
Bangladesh received the first batch of uranium from Russia for its Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP).Bangladesh became the 33rd nuclear power-producing country in the world after the commissioning of the Rooppur nuclear plant.The Director General of Rosatom, Aleksey Likhachev, handed over the nuclear fuel during a function presided over by Bangladesh’s Science and Technology Minister, Architect Yeafesh Osman.A second shipment of uranium, which is the nuclear fuel for the first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, arrived in Dhaka on a special plane at Dhaka Shahjalal International Airport.The Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, with a capacity of 2400 MW, is being built by Rosatom, a Russian contractor.
20) Answer: E
YES Bank has become the first bank in India to issue the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) Network Gift Card.The ONDC Network Gift Card makes use of the RuPay network, which is a domestic payment system in India.This card is issued in partnership with the ONDC, which signifies collaboration in the digital commerce space.Customers have the flexibility to load up to Rs 10,000 on the ONDC Network Gift Card.
