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Dear Readers, Daily Current Affairs Questions Quiz for SBI, IBPS, RBI, RRB, SSC Exam 2023 of 26th August 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 ‘Invoice incentive Scheme’ by the name ‘Mera Bill MeraAdhikaar’ will initially be launched as a pilot in how many states & UTs (totally)?
(a) 5
(b) 4
(c) 6
(d) 8
(e) 10
2) In which state, the Third International Conference on Structural Integrity (ICONS 2023) was inaugurated?
(a) Kerala
(b) Telangana
(c) Karnataka
(d) Tamil Nadu
(e) Goa
3) For how much capacity of MW, the PUNE-based College of Military Engineering (CME) with the commissioning of a 5-megawatt (MW) solar power plant taking its solar power generation?
(a) 6
(b) 7
(c) 8
(d) 10
(e) 9
4) Tamilnadu Government began the breakfast Scheme in 31 thousand schools. The breakfast menu had how many types of food items included?
(a) 10
(b) 9
(c) 11
(d) 13
(e) 15
5) Which government launched a new software that will make online payment compulsory for Panchayati Raj institutions in their state?
(a) Gujarat
(b) West Bengal
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Kerala
(e) Bihar
6) IRDAI cuts capital for foreign reinsurance branches from how many crores to Rs 50 crores?
(a) 75
(b) 90
(c) 100
(d) 150
(e) 125
7) The 69th National Film Awards announced the winners for the year 2021. Who won the best actor award?
(a) Surya Shivakumar
(b) Allu Arjun
(c) Ram Charan
(d) Vijay Devarkonda
(e) Fahad Fasal
8) Tennis icon Rafael Nadal as an ambassador for the which company brand and its Digital Innovation?
(a) TCS
(b) CTS
(c) Wipro
(d) Infosys
(e) HCL
9) How much crore (in Rs) DAC approved proposals to enhance operational capabilities of the Armed Forces?
(a) 7400
(b) 7800
(c) 7500
(d) 7600
(e) 7200
10) NHPC Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with which state Power Generation Corporation for the implementation of Pumped Hydro Storage Projects and Renewable Energy Projects?
(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) West Bengal
(e) Uttrakhand
11) Rajeswari Kumari belongs to which sport?
(a) Archery
(b) Shooting
(c) Base Ball
(d) Discus Throw
(e) Weightlifting
12) Magnus Carlsen belongs to which country beat India’s R. Praggnanandhaa in tie-breaks to win the FIDE Chess World Cup 2023?
(a) Canada
(b) Spain
(c) Norway
(d) Netherland
(e) France
13) Women’s Equality Day is observed on ______every year.
(a) August 28
(b) August 26
(c) August 25
(d) August 27
(e) August 29
14) Amul has been ranked as the world’s strongest dairy brand by the Brand Finance Food and Drink Report 2023. The report was conducted by which country based Brand Finance?
(a) US
(b) UK
(c) Italy
(d) Germany
(e) Thailand
15) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance received an ESG Risk Rating of how much percent at Low risk of experiencing material financial impact arising from ESG factors?
(a) 15.2
(b) 10.6
(c) 16.9
(d) 16.5
(e) 17.9
Answers :
1) Answer: C
‘Mera Bill MeraAdhikaar’ to encourage the culture of customers asking for invoices/bills for all purchases.The objective of the scheme is to bring a cultural and behavioural change in the general public to ‘Ask for a Bill’ as their right and entitlement.The Scheme will be launched on 1st September 2023.This scheme will initially be launched as a pilot in the States of Assam, Gujarat & Haryana and UTs of Puducherry, Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.All B2C invoices issued by GST-registered suppliers (registered in the States of Assam, Gujarat & Haryana and UTs of Puducherry, Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu) to consumers will be eligible for the scheme. The minimum value for invoices to be considered for a lucky draw has been kept at Rs. 200.
2) Answer: D
The Third International Conference on Structural Integrity (ICONS 2023) was inaugurated at Mamallapuram, Tamil Naduvirtually by Dr. N Kailaiselvi, Director General, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research & Secretary, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research. ICONS 2023 is jointly organized by the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam. ICONS 2023 is attended by around 250 delegates from India and abroad comprising mechanical engineers, materials scientists, academicians, industry experts, plant managers and regulatory personnel.
3) Answer: B
The commissioning of a 5-megawatt (MW) solar power plant taking its solar power generation capacity to 7 MW has become India’s first carbon-negative garrison or military formation.The CME, which was established in 1948 as a premier institute of the armed forces, trains all ranks of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force, including those from friendly foreign countries in various technical and tactical aspects with changing character of warfare.A plethora of projects have been undertaken in the recent past at CME by the Military Engineering Services (MES) through the office of Garrison Engineer (CME), Khadki,
4) Answer: D
Tamilnadu Government began the breakfast Scheme in 31 thousand schools. More than 17 lakh students studying first to fifth standard will benefit from it. State Chief Minister M.K.Stalin inaugurated the program at a Panchayat School in Thirukkuvalai, Nagapattinam district.The breakfast will be provided on all school days and the menu has 13 types of food items in it.The scheme was initially launched to provide breakfast to over one lakh students in 1545 Government primary schools but now it has been extended to all the State Government schools.
5) Answer: A
To ensure transparency, the Gujarat government launched a new software that will make online payment compulsory for Panchayati Raj institutions in the state, ending the practice of cheque payment to contractors and vendors.Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched the Panchayati Raj Accounting Information System Automation, or PRAISA, at a state-level programme of ‘Meri Mati MeraDesh’ in Gandhinagar.PRAISA will make the administration of the state Panchayats Department paperless and more effective as financial and accounting transactions of all the 33 districts and 248 taluka panchayats will be handled through this online platform.From now onwards, financial transactions worth Rs 34,000 crore
6) Answer: C
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has slashed the minimum capital requirement for foreign reinsurance branches (FRBs) from Rs 100 crores to Rs 50 crores with the provision to repatriate any excess assigned capital.The key focus areas of these amendments revolve around several crucial aspects.Firstly, there is a concerted effort to increase the overall capacity of the reinsurance sector, which can help accommodate growing demand and manage larger risks. Additionally, these amendments seek to enhance technical expertise within the industry, fostering an environment of excellence and innovation.
7) Answer: B
The Jury for the 69th National Film Awards announced the winners for the year 2021. The Jury comprised eminent filmmakers and film personalities across the Indian.
8) Answer: D
Infosys has roped in Tennis icon Rafael Nadal as an ambassador for the Infosys brand and its Digital Innovation.As the digital innovation partner for the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) Tour, Roland-Garros, Australian Open, and The International Tennis Hall of Fame, brand Infosys has helped reimagine the tennis ecosystem for a billion fans globally leveraging AI, cloud, data analytics and digital experiences, said a company communique.Infosys has pioneered video and stats analysis platforms for players and coaches to revolutionise training, bolstered match analysis with AI-assisted journalism platforms for broadcasters to post engaging content and introduced new ways for fans to engage with the game, it claimed.
9) Answer: B
A Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting, held under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisition proposals worth approximately Rs 7,800 crores.To enhance the efficiency of the Indian Air Force, the DAC has granted AoN for procurement and installation of Electronic Warfare (EW) Suite on Mi-17 V5 Helicopters under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category which will enhance better survivability of Helicopters. The EW Suite will be procured from Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).The DAC has also accorded AoN for procurement of a Ground-Based Autonomous System for mechanised infantry and armoured regiments which will enable various operations like unmanned surveillance, logistic delivery of ammunition, fuel & and spares and casualty evacuation on the battlefield.
10) Answer: C
NHPC Limited, India’s premier hydropower company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation (APGENCO) Limited (an undertaking of the Government of Andhra Pradesh) for the implementation of Pumped Hydro Storage Projects and Renewable Energy Projects in the state of Andhra Pradesh.In the first phase, the MoU envisages the implementation of two identified Pumped Hydro Storage Projects with a total capacity of 1,950 MW. These projects are Kamlapadu (950 MW) and Yaganti (1,000 MW). The implementation of these projects is expected to create significant employment opportunities and boost the local economy in the region. The projects will be implemented under Joint Venture mode.
11) Answer: B
In shooting, RajeshwariKumari has secured another shooting spot for India in the Paris 2024 Olympics. She finished fifth in the women’s trap final at the ISSF World Championship 2023 in Baku, Azerbaijan, and won India’s first spot in the women’s trap event.The ISSF World Championship 2023 serves as a qualifying event for the Paris Olympics 2024.The best four finishers, one from each country, in each of the 12 Olympic individual shooting events receive a seat on their national teams, giving a total of 48 shooters.
12) Answer: C
In Chess, Magnus Carlsen of Norway beat India’s R. Praggnanandhaa in tie-breaks to win the FIDE Chess World Cup 2023 title at Baku in Azerbaijan. In the final, Carlsen won the World Cup after drawing the second tie-break against Praggnanandhaa. Final score was Carlsen 1.5 and Praggnanandhaa 0.5. While Carlsen got Gold, Praggnanandhaa bagged silver.Magnus Carlsen finally managed to win the FIDE World Cup for the first time in his career. He defeated India’s Praggnanandhaa in the final, but not before the 18-year-old teenage prodigy had dragged him through the tie-breaker.
13) Answer: B
Women’s Equality Day is observed on August 26 every year to commemorate the right of women to vote in the United States.This year’s (2023) theme for Women’s Equality Day is #EmbraceEquity.Before the Civil War in the United States, the movement for women’s suffrage started. Most States in the U.S. by the 1830s had extended voting rights from rich white male property owners to just white men regardless of how much property they owned.The observance of Women’s Equality Day not only commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment but also calls attention to women’s continuing efforts toward full equality.
14) Answer: B
Amul has been ranked as the world’s strongest dairy brand by the Brand Finance Food and Drink Report 2023. The report evaluates and ranks the strongest and most valuable food, dairy, and non-alcoholic beverage brands.The report, conducted by UK-based Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy, affirms Amul’s unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and consumer trust. Amul has not only been ranked as the strongest dairy brand globally but also the second-strongest food brand worldwide, trailing only behind the renowned American chocolate brand, Hershey.The Amul brand has also been ranked among the top 30 most valuable food brands out of 5000 brands in the world.
15) Answer: C
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has focused initiatives in place for each dimension of the ESG framework under the Environment (Transitioning towards Green and Sustainable Operations), Social (Empowering Employees, Adopting Customer Centricity, and Helping Communities) and Governance (Enabling Robust Governance Structure and Effectively Managing Risks) pillars. As a result of these initiatives, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance received an ESG Risk Rating of 16.9 and was assessed by Sustainalytics to be at Low risk of experiencing material financial impact arising from ESG factors. ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has received a rating of A (on a scale of AAA-CCC) in the MSCI ESG Ratings assessment. The Company believes sustainability is intrinsic to life insurance as the Company serves long-term savings and protection needs.