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Dear Readers, Daily Current Affairs Questions Quiz for SBI, IBPS, RBI, RRB, SSC Exam 2023 of 15th 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) Using UPI apps, AutoPay on QR makes it super easy to set up an onboarding process and figure out how many steps to take in 30 seconds?
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 2
(d) 1
(e) 5
2) Priceless India is a program launched by Mastercard in partnership with Invest India & Ministry of Tourism. How many cities do they travel to first in India?
(a) 5
(b) 4
(c) 6
(d) 3
(e) 8
3) The critical care blocks were laid by the Prime Minister in how many districts of Chhattisgarh?
(a) 5
(b) 8
(c) 9
(d) 10
(e) 6
4) Which city is the most famous and has a long-standing tradition of hosting the 3rd All India Official language Conference?
(a) Kochi
(b) Delhi
(c) Patna
(d) Pune
(e) Bhopal
5) PM sets the cornerstone for Petrochemical complex at BPCL bina refinery in MP at how much rupees in crores?
(a) Rs. 45000 crores
(b) Rs. 47000 crores
(c) Rs. 48000 crores
(d) Rs. 49000 crores
(e) Rs. 46000 crores
6) Which countries’ OBOR plan to construct a network of road, railway and port infrastructure across multiple countries?
(a) Japan
(b) China
(c) USA
(d) Italy
(e) India
7) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared the formation of the “Global Biofuels Alliance”. How many international organizations are part of the GBA?
(a) 12
(b) 15
(c) 17
(d) 14
(e) 18
8) PGII aims to mobilize nearly how many billion (in dollar) from G7 nations by 2027 to invest in critical infrastructure projects?
(a) $500 billion
(b) $400 billion
(c) $600 billion
(d) $800 billion
(e) $300 billion
9) The African Union is officially part of the G20 now. How many countries from the continent are a part of the African Union?
(a) 49
(b) 53
(c) 55
(d) 54
(e) 51
10) How many basic platform services do gatekeepers offer under the DMA?
(a) 22
(b) 21
(c) 20
(d) 19
(e) 25
11) The National Stock Exchange (NSE) Nifty 50 has recently achieved its first milestone of 20,000 points. When was the Nifty established?
(a) 1995
(b) 1994
(c) 1996
(d) 1998
(e) 1999
12) DMRC and BEL Sign MoU on Development of Domestic Communication Based Train Control System. Where is the Headquarters of BEL?
(a) Kolkata
(b) Bengaluru
(c) Kochi
(d) Mumbai
(e) Delhi
13) The BRO is planning to build the world’s tallest fighter airfield at Nyoma in Ladakh. How long will the elevation fleet be(in feet)?
(a) 13500
(b) 13700
(c) 12500
(d) 12700
(e) 13800
14) The Indian Coast Guard is attending the 19th HACGAM meeting in Istanbul. How many members of the HACGAM include the Coast Guard agencies as well as associate members?
(a) 25
(b) 24
(c) 20
(d) 26
(e) 21
15) Lucy Spacecraft from NASA records its first images of the mysterious “Dinkinesh” asteroid. When was “Dinkinesh” first discovered?
(a) 1998
(b) 1999
(c) 1996
(d) 1997
(e) 1995
16) Marine scientists have discovered the genetic secrets of Indian oil sardine using genome decryption. The number of bytes in the decoded genome is?
(a) 1.077 GB
(b) 1.075 GB
(c) 1.076 GB
(d) 1.074 GB
(e) 1.072 GB
17) National Engineers Day is observed in India on 15th September as a day to honor the Bharat Ratna, which was awarded to the late Sir Mokhagundam Vaswesvaraya. When did he get Bharat Ratna?
(a) 1995
(b) 1952
(c) 1955
(d) 1996
(e) 1968
18) The Constitution of which country was written in 1789, and it was based on the idea of democracy?
(a) Greece
(b) France
(c) US
(d) Europeans
(e) India
19) Every year, September 14th is celebrated as Hindi Diwas, or Hindi day, according to which article in Chapter 17 of India’s Constitution?
(a) Article 341
(b) Article 344
(c) Article 343
(d) Article 323
(e) Article 353
20) Which Metro Rail Corporation and Bharat Electronics Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop an indigenous Communication Based Train Control system?
(a) Chennai
(b) Mumbai
(c) Delhi
(d) Kanpur
(e) Nashik
Answers :
1) Answer: C
Cashfree Payments, a prominent player in the payments and API banking solutions sector, has collaborated with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to introduce‘AutoPay on QR.’Cashfree Payments”AutoPay on QR’ enables subscription businesses to enhance their return on investment (ROI) on advertising expenditures by simplifying the mandate creation process in two clicks.Instead of the traditional, time-consuming process where customers need to download an app, set up an account, and select a plan, ‘AutoPay on QR’ streamlines the onboarding process into a two-step workflow involving QR code scanning and e-mandate approval via UPI apps within 30 seconds.
2) Answer: A
Mastercard has partnered with Invest India and the Ministry of Tourism to launch the Priceless India program.The Priceless India campaign is in alignment with India’s ‘DekhoApnaDesh’ initiative, promoting domestic and international travellers to explore India’s rich cultural heritage.The initiative aims to revolutionise experiential travel within India by offering carefully curated cultural, culinary, and wellness experiences in various cities, including Delhi, Agra, Jodhpur, Dehradun, and Pune.
3) Answer: C
Chhattisgarh East Rail Project Phase-I, 3rd rail line between Champa to Jamga, 3rd rail line between Pendra Road to Anuppur and the Merry-Go-Round system connecting Talaipalli Coal Mine to NTPC Lara Super Thermal Power Station. The rail projects will provide impetus to socio-economic development by facilitating the movement of passengers as well as freight traffic in the region.During the programme, the Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of ‘critical care blocks’ in nine districts of Chhattisgarh. Besides, with an aim to address the health issues caused by sickle cell disease, especially among the tribal population.
4) Answer: D
Joint Secretary, Department of Official Languages Meenakshi Jolly, was present on the occasion. Ms. Arya announced Pune is a popular city and has a historical tradition, hence, Pune has been chosen for the third All India Official Language Conference. The Conference will be attended by learned speakers and scholars of the Hindi language. Some of the topics to be discussed during the conference include Rajbhasha@2047: Linguistic Panorama of Developed India (including artificial intelligence), Role of Media in Development of Hindi, and Indian Cinema and Hindi among others.
5) Answer: D
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, laid the foundation stone of Downstream Petrochemical Complex and Refinery Expansion Project, at BPCL’s Bina Refinery in Bina, Madhya Pradesh. This state-of-the-art refinery, which will be developed at a cost of about Rs. 49,000 crore, will produce about 1200 KTPA (Kilo-Tonnes Per Annum) of ethylene and propylene, which are a vital component for various sectors like textiles, packaging, and pharma, among others. This will reduce the country’s import dependence and will be a step towards fulfilling the Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.
6) Answer: B
Italian Prime Minister Mr GiorgiaMelonireportedly discussed Italy’s intention to withdraw from the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) with the Chinese Premier during a private meeting at the G20 Summit in 2023.Meloni clarified that a final decision regarding Italy’s withdrawal from the BRI had not been made yet.Italy is the sole G7 country that joined the BRI in 2019, setting it apart from other major Western economies.G7 comprises advanced economies, including the US, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan, with the European Union as a “non-enumerated” member.China’s Belt and Road Initiative (also known as One Belt, One Road (OBOR)) envisages the construction of a maze of road, rail and port projects through a number of countries.
7) Answer: A
India-led initiative aimed at creating an alliance among governments, international organisations, and industry players to promote the adoption of biofuels.·The GBA has garnered support from 19 countries, including G20 members and non-member nations.A total of 19 countries and 12 international organisations have so far agreed to join the alliance, including both G20 members and non-member countries.Founding members of the alliance include India, Brazil, and the United States.
8) Answer: A
IMEC is expected to play a significant role in fostering economic integration between India, West Asia, and Europe.The rail and shipping corridor is part of the Partnership for Global Infrastructure Investment (PGII), which is a collaborative effort by G7 nations to fund infrastructure projects in developing countries.PGII aims to bridge the infrastructure gap in developing nations and accelerate progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on a global scale.The infrastructure plan was initially announced during the G7 Summit in the UK in June 2021.Collectively, PGII aims to mobilize nearly $600 billion from G7 nations by 2027 to invest in critical infrastructure projects that improve the quality of life and benefit people worldwide.
9) Answer: C
The African Union has officially become a member of the G20 group, and this inclusion was made at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, who was hosting the G20 Summit.The African Union comprises 55 countries from the African continent.The idea of granting full membership to the African Union within the G20 was proposed by PM Modi during discussions with G20 leaders. This idea gained momentum after the ‘Voice of the Global South’ Summit in January 2023, where many African Union member countries participated.
10) Answer: A
The European Commission has designated six technology giants – Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta, and Microsoft – as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act (DMA).In total, 22 core platform services provided by gatekeepers have been designated. The Digital Markets Act is a groundbreaking European law aiming to prevent large online platforms that connect consumers with content, goods, and services from abusing their market power.
11) Answer: C
Nifty was established in 1996 under the name CNX Nifty. Further, in 2015, it was renamed Nifty 50.NIFTY 50 is a benchmark-based index and the flagship of NSE.It represents the performance of the 50 largest and most actively traded stocks listed on the NSE.These 50 largest companies are from different industrial sectors and collectively represent the Stock Market and Economic Trends of India. It is one of the two main stock market indices in India, the other being SENSEX, a product of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
12) Answer: B
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and Bharat Electronics Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop an indigenous CommunicationBased Train Control system.About BEL:
- Headquarters: Bengaluru
- Founded: 1954, Bengaluru
- Key people: Bhanu Prakash Srivastava; (Officiating Chairman and managing Director)
13) Answer: B
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is set to construct the world’s highest fighter airfield in the Nyoma region of Ladakh.The airfield will be situated at an elevation of 13,700 feet, making it one of the highest airfields globally for fighter jets.The foundation stone for this project was scheduled to be laid by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on September 12, 2023, at the Devak Bridge.India is actively working on infrastructure development along the 3,488 km stretch of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China.
14) Answer: A
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) participated in the 19th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM), which took place from September 5 to September 8, 2023, in Istanbul, Turkey.A 4-member ICG delegation was led by DG Rakesh Pal, Director General of the ICG.HACGAM includes 23 member Coast Guard agencies and 2 associate members: the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).During the 3-day High-Level Meeting, in which heads of Coast Guards of all member nations participated, a series of vital issues including maritime law enforcement, safety and security of life at sea, marine environment protection and so on.
15) Answer: B
National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Lucy spacecraft has captured its first images of the main belt asteroid Dinkinesh, marking the beginning of a 12-year voyage.The Dinkinesh asteroid was first discovered in 1999 as part of the LINEAR survey.It is classified as a slow rotator with a moderately large light-curve amplitude.Dinkinesh is categorised as an S-type asteroid, indicating a composition primarily composed of silicates and some metal.Lucy’s mission includes a fly-by of Dinkinesh on November 1, 2023, as part of its journey to the Trojan Clouds.The images of Dinkinesh were captured using Lucy’s high-resolution camera, known as the Lucy Long Range Reconnaissance Imager (L’LORRI instrument).
16) Answer: A
Scientists at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) have achieved a significant breakthrough by decoding the entire genome of the Indian oil sardine (Sardinellalongiceps), a popular food fish in India.The decoded genome has a size of 1.077 GB and comprises a total of 46,316 protein-coding genes.The research may help in understanding genetic variations between Indian oil sardines found in Indian waters and those in the Gulf of Oman
17) Answer: C
Every year 15th September is celebrated as National Engineers Day in India. National Engineers Day is celebrated on 15th September in India, in order to pay tribute to our Indian engineer and Bharat RatnaSir MokshagundamViswesvarayaon his birthday.In the year of 1968, the Government of India announced that Sir M. Visvesvaraya’s birth anniversary was celebrated as Engineers Day in India. From 1968 to now 15th September is observed as Engineers Day in India.In 1903, He designed the automatic water floodgates which were first installed at the Khadakwasla reservoir in Pune.He received the Bharat Ratna in the year of 1955.
18) Answer: C
The International Day of Democracy is observed every year on the 15th of September.The first International Day of Democracy was observed in the year of 2008. The concept of democracy came from ancient Greece. In 1789, the US Constitution was established with US principles of democracy. In the period of 1787 and 1789, France also began to practice democracy.
19) Answer: C
Many languages have been spoken in India. 22 languages were recognized by the constitution among them, Hindi is the most spoken language in India.After India got its independence, in the year of 1949 there were a lot of discussions to make Hindi the official language of India. Then it was decided that 14th September would be observed as Hindi Diwas or Hindi day. In the year 1953, the first Hindi Diwas was celebrated.This decision is also stated in Article 343 of Chapter 17 of the Constitution of India. It is written as “The national language of the Union will be Hindi and the script will be Devanagari” in the Constitution of India.
20) Answer: C
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and Bharat Electronics Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop an indigenous CommunicationBased Train Control system. This partnership will transform rail transportation in India, driving innovation, reducing costs, and fostering self-reliance in the field of train control signaling systems.It is in line with the Make in India initiative. The Communication-Based Train Control System will optimize train operations, increase frequency, and enhance passenger services while efficiently utilizing rail infrastructure. The prototype i-CBTC Product will be deployed soon on a test track.
