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Dear Readers, Daily Current Affairs Questions Quiz for SBI, IBPS, RBI, RRB, SSC Exam 2023 of 28th November 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 many years does the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) take to seize control of Mumbai’s Abhyudaya Cooperative Bank and dissolve the board?
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4
(e) 5
2) In order to offer loans to dealers, distributors, last-mile retailers, and other businesses, Mastercard has partnered with U GRO Capital. When was Mastercard established?
(a) 1965
(b) 1966
(c) 1964
(d) 1968
(e) 1961
3) In which year will Bangladesh achieve its objective of leaving the Least Developed Country (LDC) category by 2026 and moving closer to Vision?
(a) 2038
(b) 2040
(c) 2041
(d) 2047
(e) 2035
4) Which country attended the second session of the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue following the first round in 2021 with India’s Quad partner?
(a) UK
(b) USA
(c) Australia
(d) Japan
(e) Russia
5) The World Bank’s ________ president is Ajay Banga.
(a) 12th
(b) 13th
(c) 14th
(d) 15th
(e) 17th
6) Five films are screened at the 54th International Film Festival of India in association with UNICEF. Out of five, how many are Indian films?
(a) 3
(b) 2
(c) 4
(d) 1
(e) 5
7) Which country was the source of cyclonic storm “Michaung,” which aided in its development?
(a) Maldives
(b) Myanmmar
(c) Thailand
(d) Australia
(e) Netherland
8) In Telangana, the first 3D printed temple ever built is located. How many months did the 3D printing technique take to complete the temple’s construction, making it a noteworthy technological achievement?
(a) 4 months
(b) 5 months
(c) 3 months
(d) 2 months
(e) 6 months
9) How many hectares will solar plants be installed along the Bundelkhand Expressway by the Uttar Pradesh (UP) government?
(a) 1200
(b) 1700
(c) 1500
(d) 1300
(e) 1000
10) At which borders was the Maratha king’s mounted statue erected at the Rashtriya Rifles 41 Maratha Light Infantry Regiment in Kupwara?
(a) China
(b) Nepal
(c) Pakistan
(d) Bhutan
(e) Bangladesh
11) Which place was the recipient of the second place award from NHPC in the “Annual Report” category of the “PRSI National Awards 2023”?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Maharashtra
(c) New Delhi
(d) Madhya Pradesh
(e) Andhra Pradesh
12) Which procedure is used to equip the revolutionary animal identity cards that Reliance General Insurance Company and Animal Digital Identification System (ADIS) are introducing?
(a) NFC cards
(b) QR codes
(c) Snap tags
(d) Barcodes
(e) RFID
13) Which logistics company announces a strategic alliance with India Post and launches automated digital package lockers?
(a) Gati
(b) TCI Express
(c) Blue Dart
(d) Mahindra Logistics
(e) Aegis logistics
14) For how many years will Sergi Amezcua Fontrodona of Spain serve as the football team’s head coach?
(a) 2 years
(b) 3 years
(c) 1 years
(d) 4 years
(e) 5 years
15) What is the number of Indians honored in the first edition of Time magazine’s “Time 100 Climate” list?
(a) 2
(b) 5
(c) 6
(d) 7
(e) 8
16) Girish Chandra Murmu, the Comptroller and Auditor General, was chosen to serve as the UN Panel of Auditors’ vice-chair. How many heads of Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) from around the world are members of the Panel of External Auditors?
(a) 11
(b) 12
(c) 13
(d) 15
(e) 14
17) Nongthombam Maipak, the former Mr. India, passed away. Another name for Maipak is “Son of which state”?
(a) Meghalaya
(b) Manipur
(c) Mizoram
(d) Sikkim
(e) Tripura
18) Which ATP Finals edition does Novak Djokovic win the record in after defeating Jannik Sinner in straight sets?
(a) 5th
(b) 6th
(c) 7th
(d) 8th
(e) 4th
19) Which country hosted the Panel of External Auditors’ 63rd session?
(a) USA
(b) UK
(c) Australia
(d) Japan
(e) Nepal
20) Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?
(a) Uttrakhand
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Maharashtra
(e) Rajasthan
Answers :
1) Answer: A
In yet another instance of the regulator taking action against a bank due to governance-related concerns, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had superseded the board of Abhyudaya Cooperative Bank for a period of 12 months. Satya Prakash Pathak, former Chief General Manager of State Bank of India, has been appointed as the Administrator to manage the affairs of Abhyudaya Cooperative Bank during this period.This action was necessitated due to “certain material concerns emanating from poor governance standards observed in the bank”. While the RBI has superseded the board, it clarified that no business restrictions have been imposed on the bank.
2) Answer: B
Payments company Mastercard announced a partnership with MSME lender U GRO Capital to offer short-term loans as a digital supply chain financing solution to dealers/distributors and last-mile retailers, among other small merchants and women entrepreneurs. The collaboration with U GRO Capital aligns with Mastercard’s earlier announcement to get 1 billion people and 50 million micro and small businesses, including 25 million female entrepreneurs into the digital economy by 2025.Mastercard established on 1966.
3) Answer: C
The World Bank and Bangladesh have signed 5 financing agreements amounting to over $1.1 billion to support the country in achieving resilient and inclusive growth.The 5 projects cover diverse areas, including
- Early childhood development
- Urban primary health
- Secondary education
- Riverbank protection and navigability,
- Gas distribution efficiency.
The projects also contribute to Bangladesh’s goal of graduating from Least Developed Country (LDC) status by 2026 and advancing towards Vision 2041.
4) Answer: C
The 2 + 2 is a unique ministerial dialogue that brings senior ministers together in a bilateral setting.India maintains Ministerial Dialogue format only with a few key partners like Australia, the United States, Japan, Russia and the United Kingdom. This will be only the second 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue round with India’s Quad partner Australia after the first round was held in 2021.
5) Answer: C
- Established : July 7, 1944
- Headquarters : Washington, D.C., United States
- President : Ajay Banga (14th President)
- The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans and grants to the governments of low- and middle-income countries for the purpose of pursuing capital projects.
6) Answer: B
The 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in collaboration with UNICEF is screening five films that deal with child rights.Out of five films, two are from India, while three are from Iran and Sri LankaTwo Indian films include the national award-winning Bengali film Damu, directed by Raja Sen. The film is about an orphan boy, sheltered and raised by a kind man. The second Indian film is the Manish Saini-directed Gujarati movie ‘Gandhi & Co.’
7) Answer: C
‘Michaung’ marks the 4th cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal for the year and the 6th in Indian water bodies in the current year.The cyclonic storm is expected to affect regions in India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.Numerical models suggest that more storms may form due to unfavorable weather conditions in the region.Cyclonic storm ‘Michaung’ originated in the Gulf of Thailand, contributing to its developmentThe name ‘Michaung’ has been suggested by Myanmar, following the naming conventions for cyclonic storms.
8) Answer: C
Telangana has unveiled the world’s first 3D-printed temple, located at Burugupally in Siddipet district.The construction of the temple, achieved through a three-month 3D printing process, represents a significant technological milestone.The 3D-printed temple covers an area of 4,000 square feet and stands at a height of 35.5 feet.It is composed of three distinct parts, each serving as a sanctum dedicated to a different deity.The temple consists of three sanctums, each dedicated to a different deity.The temple’s sanctums include a modak dedicated to Lord Ganesha, a square Shivalay dedicated to Lord Shankar, and a lotus-shaped sanctuary for Goddess Parvati.
9) Answer: B
The Uttar Pradesh (UP) government is planning to install solar plants spanning 1700 hectares along the Bundelkhand Expressway.The solar plants are expected to collectively generate 550 MW of solar power, contributing significantly to the state’s renewable energy capacity.The Uttar Pradesh Expressway Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) will be responsible for executing this ambitious solar power project.The Due Diligence Study for the project has been successfully completed, and the Expression of Interest (EOI) phase concluded in August 2023.
10) Answer: C
Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Shri Eknath Shinde inaugurated an equestrian statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Jammu & Kashmir’s Kupwara.The equestrian statue of the Maratha king was installed at the Rashtriya Rifles 41 Maratha Light Infantry Regiment in Kupwara, which borders Pakistan.The statue was installed in Kupwara in a collaboration with Amhi Punekar organization, and 41 Rashtriya Rifle Maratha Battalion.The statue was sent to Kupwara from Maharashtra on October 20 and was handed over to the RR41MLI Regiment for the installation.
11) Answer: C
NHPC Limited, India’s premier hydropower company, has won the 2nd prize under the ‘Annual Report’ category of ‘PRSI National Awards 2023’. The award was presented during the International Public Relations Festival organized by the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI) from 25th to 27th November 2023 in New Delhi. The award recognizes the overall high-quality, layout and design of NHPC Annual Report 2022-23.
12) Answer: B
Reliance General Insurance Company Limited (RGICL), India’s leading general insurance company, has partnered with the Animal Digital Identification System (ADIS) to introduce unique Animal Identity Cards. This initiative promises to bring immense benefits to farmers, insurance providers, and, most importantly, the welfare of the animals themselves.The introduction of Animal Identity Cards represents a significant leap towards enhancing accountability in the animal husbandry sector. These cards are equipped with QR codes containing vital animal information, including breed, age, medical history, and ownership details.
13) Answer: C
Blue Dart Express Limited announced that it has entered into a partnership with India Post.With this collaboration, Blue Dart is introducing automated digital parcel lockers at selected post offices, offering customers an additional delivery method.This innovation allows consignees to conveniently retrieve their shipments from digital parcel lockers, doing away with the need for personal receipts or signing for a package. Blue Dart has teamed up with Podrones, a last-mile technology and parcel locker company, to power this initiative.
14) Answer: A
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Government of Odisha in the presence of Mr Arsène Wenger, FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up the AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy at the Odisha Football Academy in Bhubaneswar.The AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy is the first of its kind in India, which is a testament to Odisha’s rapidly growing standards as a global sports hub.The academy presently has two dedicated practice grounds with facilities to host approximately 50 trainees in a residential system.Spain’s Sergi Amezcua Fontrodona will be the head coach for two years.
15) Answer: E
Eight individuals of Indian origin, including World Bank President Ajay Banga and Ola Electric co-founder Bhavish Aggarwal, have been recognized in Time magazine’s inaugural ‘Time 100 Climate’ list. This list highlights influential leaders driving real climate action in various fields.The Time 100 Climate list features global CEOs, founders, philanthropists, musicians, policymakers, and government officials, coinciding with the upcoming 2023 UN Climate Change Conference in the United Arab Emirates.
16) Answer: B
Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) Girish Chandra Murmu has been elected as the Vice-Chair of the UN Panel of Auditors for the year 2024.Murmu actively participated in the 63rd session of the Panel of External Auditors, which took place in New York, the United States of America (USA) on 20-21 November 2023.The Panel of External Auditors consists of the heads of 12 Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) from around the world.The primary responsibility of the Panel is to oversee the external audit of the UN Secretariat, funds, programs, and specialized agencies.
17) Answer: B
Nongthombam Maipak, former Mr India title holder and veteran body builder of Manipur popularly known as Mister Maipak passed away at the age of 88 in Imphal, Manipur.Maipak was born on June 12, 1935 at Uripok Sorbon Thingel Sinam Leikai in Imphal West district as the second son of late N Komol Singh and Tampaklei Devi.Maipak also known as ‘Son of Manipur’.He earned the prestigious Mr India title in 1970, marking a significant achievement in the field of bodybuilding.
18) Answer: C
The top-ranked Djokovic won a record-breaking seventh ATP Finals title with a straight-set victory over home favourite Jannik Sinner.He started 2023 with a record-extending 10th Australian Open title and went on to claim his 23rd Grand Slam singles trophy at the French Open, breaking Rafael Nadal’s mark. Djokovic, who lost the Wimbledon final to Carlos Alcaraz, also won the U.S. Open.After this tournament, Djokovic will become the first player to hold the No. 1 ranking for 400 weeks, with Roger Federer at 310 the only other man to eclipse the 300-week mark.
19) Answer: A
63rd session of the Panel of External Auditors, which took place in New York, the United States of America (USA) on 20-21 November 2023.The Panel of External Auditors consists of the heads of 12 Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) from around the world.The primary responsibility of the Panel is to oversee the external audit of the UN Secretariat, funds, programs, and specialized agencies.The 63rd session of the Panel, chaired by Isma Yatun, Chair of the Audit Board of the Republic of Indonesia, was conducted at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 20-21 November 2023.
20) Answer: C
About UP :
- Governor : Anandiben Patel
- Chief Minister : Yogi Adityanath
- Capital : Lucknow
- National Park : Dudhwa National Park
- Wildlife Sanctuary : Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary, Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary, National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary
