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Dear Readers, Daily Current Affairs Questions Quiz for SBI, IBPS, RBI, RRB, SSC Exam 2023 of 23rd 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) How much percentage of the Family pension at a uniform rate for the welfare of the families of LIC employees?
(a) 20%
(b) 25%
(c) 30%
(d) 35%
(e) 40%
2) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) pared its growth forecast for India’s economy from how many percent to 6.3% for this year(2023)?
(a) 6.5%
(b) 6.4%
(c) 6.2%
(d) 6.6%
(e) 6.8%
3) In Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate 16 atal awasiya vidyalaya across the state. What is the cost of the project?
(a) ₹ 11000 crore
(b) ₹ 20000 crore
(c) ₹ 15000 crore
(d) ₹ 12000 crore
(e) ₹ 10000 crore
4) Prime Minister Modi is also laying the foundation stone for the Varanasi International Cricket Stadium. What is the capacity of this stadium?
(a) 25000
(b) 30000
(c) 15000
(d) 35000
(e) 20000
5) From which month does IndiGo start announcing new direct flights from Hyderabad to Colombo?
(a) October 2023
(b) November 2024
(c) December 2023
(d) November 2023
(e) January 2024
6) India has temporarily suspended visa services in Canada including E-visa. It is a __________country will not be able to apply for an Indian visa.
(a) 2nd
(b) 3rd
(c) 4th
(d) 5th
(e) 8th
7) The cut-off for Postgraduate Courses (Medical / Dental) in NEET PG Counseling 2023 has been reduced from how much percentile to zero by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare?
(a) 290
(b) 291
(c) 295
(d) 293
(e) 297
8) The Prime Minister is scheduled to inaugurate the ‘International Lawyers’ Conference 2023′ on September 23rd in New Delhi. It is the ____________conference in the country.
(a) 2nd
(b) 3rd
(c) 4th
(d) 5th
(e) 1st
9) Manoj Ahuja (Secretary, DA&FW) launched a mobile application and a web portal for the GCES. What does ‘C’ represent in GCES?
(a) Council
(b) Crop
(c) Climate
(d) Conference
(e) Challenges
10) When did the government of India launch the AI Chabot under the scheme Pradhan Mantri Kisan samman Nidhi (PM – KISAN)?
(a) 2016
(b) 2018
(c) 2019
(d) 2020
(e) 2015
11) Droupadi Murmu, President of Uttar Pradesh to open the first UP International Trade Show in Greater Noida How many new startups were present?
(a) 100
(b) 105
(c) 108
(d) 110
(e) 120
12) The G-20 infrastructure working group started at which state during the Indian G-20 presidency?
(a) Odisha
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Maharashtra
(e) Delhi
13) When was the first International Day of Sign Language celebrated?
(a) 2018
(b) 2019
(c) 2015
(d) 2016
(e) 2012
14) Antim Panghal of India won the bronze medal at the World Championships in Serbia in the Wrestling category. What’s the currency of Serbia?
(a) Peso
(b) Ryat
(c) Dinar
(d) Dollar
(e) Franc
15) The 4th edition of the festival will kick-off at the IGCA, New Delhi. Which river-based event will you be attending this year(2023)?
(a) Ganga
(b) Yamuna
(c) Brahmaputra
(d) Cauvery
(e) Narmada
Answers :
1) Answer: C
The Ministry of Finance approved a series of welfare measures for the benefit of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) agents and employees. The term insurance cover for the agents has been expanded from the existing range of Rs. 3,000-10,000 rupees to Rs. 25,000-1, 50,000. This enhancement in term insurance will significantly benefit the families of deceased agents, offering them a more substantial welfare benefit. Family pension at a uniform rate of @30% for the welfare of the families of LIC employees.
2) Answer: A
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) pared its growth forecast for India’s economy to 6.3% for this year, from 6.4% estimated earlier, citing the impact of falling exports and erratic rainfall patterns that could hit farm output. The Bank’s economists also raised their inflation forecast for the year to 5.5%from 5% estimated in April and retained their real GDP growth projection for 2024-25 at 6.7%, influenced by expectations that private investment and industrial output will rise.
3) Answer: A
Each school is constructed on an area of 10 to 15 acres with classrooms, sports grounds, recreational areas, a mini auditorium, hostel complex, mess and residential flats for staff. These residential schools intend to eventually accommodate 1000 students each. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi to inaugurate 16 Atal Awasiya Vidyalayas built across Uttar Pradesh. These are built at a cost of over 11 hundred crore rupees.
4) Answer: B
Prime Minister Modi will also lay the foundation stone of the International Cricket Stadium in Varanasi. The cricket stadium, to be built in Ganjari, Rajatalab, Varanasi will be developed in a more than 30-acre area, at a cost of about 450 crore rupees. The stadium will have a capacity of 30,000 spectators. Prime Minister will attend the closing ceremony of Kashi Sansad Sanskritik Mahotsav 2023. The Mahotsav witnessed the participation of more than 37 thousand persons across 17 disciplines, who displayed their skills in singing, instrumental playing, nukkad natak and dancing.
5) Answer: D
India’s leading airline, IndiGo, has announced new direct flights connecting Hyderabad and Colombo from November this year(2023). The development marks a significant milestone as IndiGo becomes the first Indian carrier to establish direct connectivity between the two vibrant cities. Local news portals and papers reported Head of Global Sales at IndiGo, Vinay Malhotra’s statement stressing his company’s focus towards delivering exceptional services and meeting the evolving needs of customers.
6) Answer: B
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi informed that the decision was taken due to the incitement of violence and inaction of Canadian authority and creating an environment that disrupts the functions of the Indian High Commission and Consulates in Canada. He also stated that Canadian citizens in a third country will not be able to apply for an Indian visa. However, the spokesperson informed that anyone with a valid visa or other documents can travel to India.
7) Answer: B
This was announced in a notification issued by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).All candidates who appeared for the NEET PG 2023 exam will now qualify to participate in the postgraduate medical counselling rounds. Medical aspirants can check out the official notice on the official website: mcc.nic.in. MCC announced that the cut-off has been reduced to 0 from 291, out of a total of 800 marks, for the general category and 257 for the reserved category.Fresh registrations and choice filling process for the NEET PG counselling 2023 round 3 will also be opened again for those who are now eligible to take part. Candidates will be notified soon about the fresh NEET PG round 3 registration dates on the MCC’s website.
8) Answer: E
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the ‘International Lawyers’ Conference 2023’ at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Prime Minister will also address the gathering on the occasion. International Lawyer’s Conference 2023 is being organised by the Bar Council of India on the theme ‘Emerging Challenges in Justice Delivery System’. The conference aims to serve as a platform for meaningful dialogue and discussion on various legal topics of national and international importance, foster the exchange of ideas and experiences, and strengthen international cooperation and understanding on legal issues.
9) Answer: B
Shri Manoj Ahuja, Secretary, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) launched the mobile application and the web portal for GCES (General Crop Estimation Survey). This revolutionary portal and mobile application have been designed to transform agricultural practices across the nation. Shri Ahuja emphasized the need for real-time estimates and technology in agriculture. He mentioned that the accuracy of the data is a very important component for truthful and reliable outcome generation and the responsibility of ensuring accuracy of the data lies with the data providers as well.
10) Answer: C
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a central sector scheme launched in February 2019 to support the financial needs of land-holding farmers in India. The scheme offers an annual financial benefit of Rs 6,000/- in three equal instalments to eligible farmers’ families through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode. Since its inception, over Rs. 2.61 Lakhs Crores disbursed to more than 11 Crore farmers so far, it stands as one of the largest DBT schemes globally.
11) Answer: C
President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the first Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show in India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida. The trade show will be held from September 21 to 25. Governor of state Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister of UP Yogi Adityanath and Industrial Minister Nand Gopal Nandi will also be present at the inaugural pharmaceuticals, dairy, electronics, and e-commerce.State government departments and institutions, along with Mumbai Dabbawala, will conduct informative sessions on various business activities. Additionally, 108 new startups will also participate in the show.More than five lakh visitors, including international attendees, are anticipated to attend the trade show.
12) Answer: C
Under India’s G-20 presidency, a two-day, fourth meeting of the G-20 Infrastructure Working Group began at Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh. This is the last meeting of the Infrastructure Working Group under the Indian G20 Presidency. It has brought together more than 54 delegates from the G20 member countries, guest countries, and international organizations invited by India. The forum is deliberating on the key issues in continuation of the discussions held during the previous three IWG meetings.
13) Answer: A
The International Day of Sign Languages is celebrated every year on 23rd September. The UN General Assembly announced that the International Day of Sign Language is observed on 23rd September of every year. The International Day of Sign Languages was first celebrated in the year of 2018. It is observed as part of the International Week of the Deaf. September 23 is chosen to celebrate this day because on this date the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) was formed in the year of 1951.
14) Answer: C
Young Indian wrestler Antim Panghal secured a bronze medal in the women’s 53 kg category at the ongoing World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. The currency of Serbia was Dinar. He also secured the Paris Olympics 2024 quota for India. 19-year-old Antim beat two-time European Champion Emma Jonna Denise Malmgren in the bronze medal bout by 16-6. This is India’s first medal in the ongoing edition of the tournament.
15) Answer: B
The 4th Nadi Utsav will commence at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in New Delhi. The river-themed event will focus on Yamuna this year. The three-day event will feature a wide range of programs including Cultural Performances, a book fair, a documentary film festival, and a puppet show. It will also showcase exhibition events featuring pictures, Sanjhi Art, and paintings by school children, all around the theme of river conservation.