Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 27th & 28th August 2023

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1) The Joint Technical Team on the Delimitation of the 25th round of Boundary Talks between China and Bhutan met for the first time in Beijing. When did the 24th round of boundary negotiations take place?

(a) 2015

(b) 2014

(d) 2020

(e) 2016

2) Which country hosted the 15th BRICS summit?

(a) Egypt

(b) China

(d) Iran

(e) UAE

3) To promote accountability and transparency, which government launched the “ManavSampada Portal”?

(a) Uttar Pradesh

(b) Madhya Pradesh

(d) Arunachal Pradesh

(e) Himachal Pradesh

4) Who is appointed as Tata Capital’s brand ambassador?

(a) Sachin Tendulkar

(b) Shubman Gill

(d) Virat Kohli

(e) Hardik Pandya

5) The Greek President presented the Grand Cross of the Order of Honor to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. When was the honor of award established?

(a) 1975

(b) 1976

(d) 1978

(e) 1974

6) How many languages are supported by the innovative smartphone application EoIBh-Connect, that enables online appointment scheduling for a variety of consular and visa services?

(a) 2

(b) 4

(d) 8

(e) 10

7) Where has the Union Government suggested should become the site of a tribal university?

(a) Uttar Pradesh

(b) Madhya Pradesh

(d) Arunachal Pradesh

(e) Himachal Pradesh

8) The Income Tax Department’s national website has undergone a redesign in which city?

(a) Delhi

(b) Kolkata

(d) Mumbai

(e) Hyderabad

9) Union Civil Aviation Minister released a coffee table book on traditional and local architecture of various terminal buildings at AAI airports. Who is the head of the Indian Airports Authority?

(a) Sanjay Kumar

(b) Akshay Kumar

(d) Sanjeev Kumar

(e) Arun Kumar

10) According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), how many billions of dollars was the Indian banking system’s liquidity as of August 2023?

(a) $2.80billions

(b) $ 2.85billions

(d) $ 2.88billions

(e) $ 2.82billions

11) Which government collaborates with UNESCO through ITE&C to put the Recommendation on Ethics of Artificial Intelligence into practice?

(a) Kerala

(b) Karnataka

(d) Telangana

(e) Goa

12) Which ministry’s SVAMITVA Scheme got the National Award for e-Government in 2023?

(a) Rural

(b) Home Affairs

(d) Tribal

(e) Minority

13) India and Greece is set to expand bilateral commerce and elevate their relationship to a strategic level by which year?

(a) 2025

(b) 2030

(d) 2040

(e) 2045

14) IIT Bombay and HSBC are working together to enhance technology for environmentally friendly hydrogen generation. Who is the CEO of HSBC bank?

(a) Atanu Kumar Das

(b) A.S. Rajeev

(d) Pallav Mohapatra

(e) Sandeep Bakshi

15) In the fourth edition of the India Smart Cities Award Contest (ISAC), which city won the Model Roads, Restoration, and Rejuvenation of Lakes category?

(a) Indore

(b) Thanjavur

(d) Coimbatore

(e) Kanpur

16) How many surface water (SW) schemes are there in India out of the 23.14 million minor irrigation (MI) schemes stated in the sixth census report?

(a) 1.20

(b) 1.24

(d) 1.25

(e) 1.28

17) “Tarang Shakti”, an important multinational military exercise, will be hosted at the Indian Air Force (IAF) facility. How many air forces are anticipated to participate in the exercise?

(a) 5

(b) 6

(d) 8

(e) 15

18) The Iranian Defence Ministry introduced the Mohajer-10, a new drone that was developed locally and is similar to which Reaper from America?

(a) MQ-7

(b) MQ-5

(d) MQ-8

(e) MQ-10

19) Which country was defeated by the Indian women’s visually impaired team in the T-20 World Games final match in Birmingham hosted by the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA)?

(a) Spain

(b) Norway

(d) Thailand

(e) Netherland

20) Where was mercenary commander Yevgeny Prigozhin assassinated in an aircraft crash?

(a) Moscow

(b) Kabul

(d) Ottawa

(e) Beirut

Answers :

1) Answer: E

The boundary talks between Bhutan and China began in 1984. The 24th round of talks was held in 2016.The talks are largely focused on disputed areas to Bhutan’s north, and to its west.China and Bhutan also agreed to accelerate and coordinate the implementation of the Three-Step Road Map.India would be very concerned about any agreement between Bhutan and China that includes a “swap arrangement” between areas to the North (Jamparlung and Pasamlung valleys) with Doklam.It will increase China’s proximity to India’s narrow “Siliguri corridor” that connects northeastern states with the rest of India.In2020, China made new claims on Bhutan’s East in the Sakteng sanctuary.

2) Answer: C

The 15th BRICS summit was hosted by South Africa. South Africa became Chair of BRICS on 1 January 2023.Theme – BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development and Inclusive Multilateralism at the end of the summit, member countries adopted the Johannesburg II Declaration.BRICS is a regional grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.South Africa was added in 2010.BRICS decisions are unanimous, that is, all members have to agree for any move to go ahead.

3) Answer: A

The Uttar Pradesh (UP) Government introduced the ‘ManavSampada Portal’ with the objective of instilling transparency and accountability in the functioning of officers and employees across all 74 departments in the state.To oversee these operations and manage the portal, a new division (Section-5) will be established within the Personnel Department, with the Project Management Unit (PMU) operating at the National Informatics Centre (NIC) level.By October 1, 2023, the portal will host comprehensive service-related information of personnel, encompassing various aspects such as appointment, joining, dismissal, leave management, online transfer system based on merit, annual appraisal report management, salary withdrawal, and service.

4) Answer: B

Tata Capital, a prominent financial services entity under the Tata Group, has announced the selection of Shubman Gill, a promising young cricket talent, as its brand ambassador.This strategic move highlights the alignment of Shubman Gill’s aspirational image with Tata Capital’s commitment to serving India’s diverse and dynamic youth population. Tata Capital is one of India’s largest Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) backed by a diverse range of lending and wealth management products and operating across customer segments.

5) Answer: A

The Grand Cross of the Order of Honor, an award established in 1975 to honour individuals for their contributions to Greece.The Star of the Order features the head of the goddess Athena and the inscription “ONLY THE RIGHTEOUS SHOULD BE HONOURED,”representing the values of honour and righteousness.The Grand Cross is conferred on eminent personalities, including Prime Ministers, who have significantly contributed to enhancing Greece’s status and interests while holding distinguished positions.Modi’s visit to Greece marked the first by an Indian Prime Minister in over four decades, strengthening the diplomatic ties between the two nations.Besides this, PM Modi also paid homage at the “Tomb of the Unknown Soldier”in Athens.

6) Answer: B

This unified approach directs users to the appropriate service provider based on their chosen service, simplifying the process.Ambassador Designate Jacob took the opportunity at the open house to encourage community members to integrate the new app into their routines and leverage it for appointment bookings. He extended gratitude to local authorities and the Indian community for their steadfast support.The open house saw a turnout of over 75 Indian nationals, with interactions facilitated in Hindi, English, Tamil, and Malayalam. Alongside the app launch, the event featured a panel of legal experts who fielded community queries on consular and legal matters.

7) Answer: C

The central Tribal University will improve the educational standards in the northern region of Andhra Pradesh.The Union Minister also mentioned that the Central Tribal University has been located in the tribal area of Parvati Puram Manyam district which stands as a mark of the freedom fighter Alluri Sitaramaraju. The Tribal University is all set to offer 24 academic courses at Degree, short-term courses in skill development, vocational and job-oriented courses and promote the individual, cultural environmental development of the tribal population.

8) Answer: C

The Income Tax Department has revamped its National website www.incometaxindia.gov.in with a user-friendly interface, value-added features, and new modules. The newly revamped website was launched by Shri. Nitin Gupta, Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)), at the ‘Chintan Shivir’, organized by the Directorate of Income Tax (Systems) at Udaipur. This website serves as a comprehensive repository of tax and other related information. It provides access to Direct Tax laws, several other Allied Acts, Rules, Income Tax Circulars and Notifications, all cross-referenced and hyperlinked. The site also offers a ‘Taxpayer Services Module’ featuring various tax tools to assist taxpayers in filing their income tax returns.

9) Answer: D

For the new buildings being constructed, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) makes conscious efforts to bring in the local architecture and culture in the facade and interiors, AAI Chairman Sanjeev Kumar said before the release of the book.The Airports Authority of India, or AAI, is a statutory body under the ownership of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India. AAI was constituted by an Act of Parliament and came into being on 1st April 1995 by merging the erstwhile National Airports Authority and the International Airports Authority of India.Headquarters: New DelhiFounded: 1 April 1995

10) Answer: C

India’s banking system liquidity has slipped into deficit for the 1st time this financial year(2023) after the Reserve Bank of India’s temporary liquidity withdrawal move and tax outflows.As of August 21, 2023, the liquidity of the Indian banking system was reported at Rs 236 billion ($2.84 billion), according to data provided by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).This marked a significant departure from the scenario at the beginning of August 2023 when the banking system enjoyed a surplus liquidity of 2.8 trillion rupees.However, liquidity has been declining especially after RBI asked banks to hold an incremental cash reserve ratio (CRR) of 10%.

11) Answer: D

The Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (ITE&C) Department of the Government of Telangana has joined hands with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to implement the UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by signing a Letter of Intent to drive efforts and action.The collaboration focuses on promoting the ethical development and use of AI awareness raising, capacity building, and contributions to UNESCO‘s Global Observatory on AI Ethics.The partnership enables a shared commitment to an AI-powered future that prioritizes societal good and equitable development.

12) Answer: C

SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) Scheme of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj won the National Award for e-Governance 2023 (GOLD) for Application of Emerging Technologies for Providing Citizen Centric Services.It is a recognition of excellent and exemplary work done by Team SVAMITVA and supported by Team NIC-MoPR. Technology is evolving very fast and initiatives to integrate technology with governance reforms have started yielding results, The use of technology under the SVAMITVA Scheme has greatly facilitated citizen-centric governance and helped in comprehensive village planning to make rural India Atmanirbhar.Through effective implementation, the SVAMITVA Scheme has been successful in providing an integrated property validation solution for rural India, improving the financial stability of the people living in rural areas and transforming lives in rural India.

13) Answer: B

India and Greece plan to double their bilateral trade by 2030, announced Prime Minister Modi during his official visit to the country. The bilateral trade stood at nearly $2 billion in 2022-23.In the first Prime Ministerial visit to Greece after 40 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis decided to elevate bilateral ties to strategic partnership, promised to double bilateral trade by 2030 and agreed to firm up a migration and mobility pact soon. This is the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Greece after a gap of 40 years.India mainly exports aluminium, organic chemicals, fish and crustaceans and iron and steel to Greece, among other things. Meanwhile, Greece’s top exports to India are minerals fuels, mineral oils and products, sulphur and aluminium foil.

14) Answer: C

According to the media communique, the focus of the joint initiative will be on innovative projects that will help positiongreen hydrogen as a strategic alternate fuel; help in building a robust, green hydrogen economy and achieve the government’s vision of an energy-independent nation. This partnership will help boost the government’s National Green Hydrogen Mission focused on providing policy support towards achieving global leadership in the green hydrogen transition.Mr Hitendra Dave, CEO, of HSBC India said that sustainability is a key element of our business, operations and community investments.

15) Answer: D

The central government declared 66 winners of the fourth edition of the India Smart Cities Award Contest (ISAC) which was launched in April 2022 at the Smart Cities-Smart Urbanization event in Surat. Madhya Pradesh emerged as the top performing state Coimbatore: Model Roads, Restoration and Rejuvenation of Lakes for build environment award. Indore retained its top position, bagging the National Smart City Award. Among states, Tamil Nadu was in the second position, and Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh shared the third spot jointly. Among cities, Surat and Agra followed Indore at the second and third positions respectively.

16) Answer: C

The Ministry of Jal Shakti released the report on the sixth census on minor irrigation schemes.As per the sixth census report, 23.14 million minor irrigation (MI) schemes have been reported in the country, out of which 21.93 million are Ground Water (GW) and 1.21 million are Surface Water (SW) schemes. For the first time, the information about the gender of the owner of the MI scheme was also collected in the case of individual ownership. Out of all the individually owned schemes, 18.1 per cent are owned by women.Uttar Pradesh possesses the largest number of MI schemes in the country followed by Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

17) Answer: C

The exercise originally slated for October,2023 has been rescheduled to the middle of 2024 due to the participation constraints faced by several air forces.To bolster military cooperation among participating air forces.It will be the biggest air exercise being organised in India.The exercise is expected to witness the involvement of around 12 air forces, making it a substantial platform for collaboration. This extensive participation underscores the exercise’s significance in fostering better relations and mutual understanding among nations.Air forces from countries such as France, the United Kingdom (UK), Australia, the United States (US), and Japan are expected to be part of the exercise.

18) Answer: C

During a conference commemorating Defence Industry Day, Iran’s Defence Ministry unveiled its new domestically built drone named Mohajer-10 resembling America’s armed MQ-9 Reaper.“Mohajer” means “immigrant” in Farsi and has been a drone line manufactured by the Islamic Republic since 1985.The Mohajer-10 has enhanced capabilities like flying at a higher altitude, for a longer duration and the ability to carry a greater payload.The drone can fly up to a maximum duration of 24 hours at an altitude of 7,000 metres with an operational range of 2,000 kilometres.” The drone is able to fly up to 24,000 feet with a speed of 210 kph (130 mph), carrying a bomb payload of up to 300 kilograms (660 pounds), which is double the capacity of the “Mohajer-6” drone.

19) Answer: C

Indian women’s visually impaired team won the T-20 final of the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games at Birmingham. The Indian team defeated Australia by nine wickets in the rain-interrupted match.Australia had set a target of 115 runs, but due to rain, the match was reduced to 9 overs and the target was revised to 42 runs. India achieved the target in just 3.3 overs, losing one wicket.Meanwhile, the Indian men’s visually impaired team will take on Pakistan in the finals of the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games 2023.

20) Answer: A

Mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led a brief armed rebellion against Russia’s military leadership in June, was killed in a plane crash.Prigozhin was among 10 passengers on board the plane that crashed in the northern region of Moscow on 23 August, 2023.A plane flying from Moscow to St. Petersburg crashed in the Tver region, killing all passengers, including the 3 pilots.According to reports, Dmitri Utkin, the commander of the mercenary group Wagner and one of the founders of the group, was also killed in the incident.Reasons ranging from technical problems to explosions in the aircraft are being expressed.It was considered the biggest challenge against the regime since President Vladimir Putin came to power.

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