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Dear Readers, Daily Current Affairs Questions Quiz for SBI, IBPS, RBI, RRB, SSC Exam 2023 of 29th July 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) In which state, ADB & India signs a $295 million loan to upgrade state highways?
(a) Assam
(b) Bihar
(c) Gujarat
(d) Karnataka
(e) Arunachal Pradesh
2) Which organization introduced Jeevan Kiran, a new plan that offers life cover with the return of premium?
(a) NIC
(b) LIC
(c) GIC
(d) EXIDE
(e) SBI life insurance
3) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance launched ‘ICICI Pru Protect N Gain’. To maximise returns by offering how many funds options to choose from across equity and debt?
(a) 14
(b) 15
(c) 16
(d) 18
(e) 12
4) HDFC Bank collaborates with Dvara KGFS for Co-Lending Loans to Micro Enterprises. KGFS is based on which city’s non-banking financial company?
(a) Gandhinagar
(b) Mumbai
(c) Kochi
(d) Chennai
(e) Hyderabad
5) World Bank Approves Bank of Israel’s Membership to Join the International Committee on Credit Reporting (ICCR). In which year was ICCR established?
(a) 2000
(b) 2002
(c) 2003
(d) 2009
(e) 2005
6) For how much cost (in crores) has Narendra Modi inaugurated the new International Airport in Rajkot?
(a) 1300
(b) 1405
(c) 1510
(d) 1605
(e) 1800
7) Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates _______ Summit on Global Chemicals & Petrochemicals Manufacturing hubs in India.
(a) 2nd
(b) 3rd
(c) 5th
(d) 4th
(e) 6th
8) NITI Aayog is organizing a G20 conference on the agenda of green and sustainable growth for the global economy with how many leading thinkers?
(a) 25
(b) 30
(c) 35
(d) 40
(e) 45
9) For how many minerals, a Lok Sabha passes the Mines & Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2023?
(a) 25
(b) 29
(c) 20
(d) 26
(e) 22
10) The 10th meeting of the Sub Committee on Military Cooperation between India and which country was held in New Delhi?
(a) USA
(b) Singapore
(c) Malaysia
(d) Japan
(e) Bangladesh
11) ADB & India has approved a $200 million loan to support the expansion of urban services in which state?
(a) Odissa
(b) Bihar
(c) Assam
(d) Rajasthan
(e) West Bengal
12) In Jammu and Kashmir, the farmers in various districts also received the _________ instalment of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana in their bank accounts.
(a) 12th
(b) 13th
(c) 14th
(d) 15th
(e) 18th
13) Which state CM became the second longest-serving chief minister (CM) of a state in India with a tenure of 23 years and 139 days?
(a) Odisha
(b) Bihar
(c) Assam
(d) Rajasthan
(e) West Bengal
14) Which Bank appoints former RBI Deputy Governor N S Vishwanathan as its non-executive chairman?
(a) HDFC
(b) Axis
(c) ICICI
(d) IDFC
(e) KVB
15) Former Ashok Leyland MD R Seshasayee was appointed as the Chairman of Asian Paints. Where is the Headquarters of Asian paint?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Bihar
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Rajasthan
(e) West Bengal
16) For how many months, Ritesh Chauhan (IAS) has been appointed as Managing Director (MD) of the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Limited (NAFED)?
(a) 5
(b) 6
(c) 4
(d) 3
(e) 12
17) Indian Navy hosts the ________ edition of bilateral Japan-India Maritime Exercise 2023
(a) 5th
(b) 11th
(c) 7th
(d) 6th
(e) 8th
18) Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) has picked up how much per cent stake in private sector lender RBL Bank for Rs. 417 crores?
(a) 3.46
(b) 3.49
(c) 4.45
(d) 3.53
(e) 3.57
19) International Tiger dayis celebrated on_______
(a) July 28
(b) July 29
(c) July 27
(d) July 26
(e) July 25
20) Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships 2023 in which state?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Rajasthan
(e) West Bengal
Answers :
1) Answer: B
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India (GoI) signed an agreement for a $295 million loan to upgrade around 265 kilometre state highways with climate and disaster-resilient design, and road safety elements in Bihar. The project supports the Government of Bihar’s programme to upgrade all state highways to standard two-lane widths and improve road safety. The improved roads will enhance connectivity in some of Bihar’s poorest rural districts and promote access to health and education facilities, and markets to improve people’s lives.
2) Answer: B
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has introduced Jeevan Kiran, a new plan that offers life cover with the return of premium. The plan is a non-linked and non-participating, individual, savings, life insurance plan. The plan is for customers desiring high life cover at a reasonable cost. The plan is available for young people starting at age 18 and till age 65. The plan has a minimum Sum Assured of Rs 15 lakh for moderate life cover. The policy term varies from 10 years to 40 years.
3) Answer: D
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has launched ICICI Pru Protect N Gain, a unique product which offers comprehensive life insurance cover, protection against accidental death and permanent disability due to an accident and market-linked returns to build long-term wealth and achieve financial goals. The product provides life insurance cover up to 100 times the annual premium and enables customers to maximise returns by offering 18 funds options to choose from across equity and debt. It also provides cover against accidental death and permanent disability due to an accident.
4) Answer: D
DvaraKshetriya Gramin Financial Services (KGFS), a Chennai-based Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), has entered into a co-lending partnership with HDFC Bank to provide capital to micro business units operating primarily in the unorganised sector. The tie-up aligns with the NBFC’s this year’s Annual Operating Plan (AOP) looking to enable credit for micro businesses across the 10 states that it serves. The co-lending partnership with HDFC Bank will enhance the company’s capabilities in empowering micro businesses operating in rural areas.
5) Answer: D
ICCR was established by the World Bank in 2009 with the support of the Bank for International Standards (BIS). The World Bank has officially approved the Bank of Israel’s membership in the prestigious International Committee on Credit Reporting (ICCR). This approval comes as a result of a unanimous vote during the winter meeting of the ICCR in November 2022, cementing the Bank of Israel’s position as a member of the esteemed global committees on credit reporting.
6) Answer: B
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the new International Airport in Rajkot, in the presence of the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel, the Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, and other dignitaries. The New Terminal building and the airside infrastructures are developed in a total land area of 2534 acres and at a cost of Rs.1405 Crores. This development includes the construction of Runway, Apron, Parallel Taxi Track, etc. This landmark event marks a significant step towards bolstering the nation’s aviation infrastructure and enhancing connectivity in the region.
7) Answer: B
The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the 3rd Edition of the Summit on “Global Chemicals and Petrochemicals Manufacturing Hubs in India” (GCPMH 2023) in New Delhi. Senior Officers of Ministry, Senior Captains of the Industry, Academicians, Policy makers and others with interest in the emerging opportunities in the Chemical & Petrochemical Industry were also present on this occasion. The Department of Chemical & Petrochemical, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers in association with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) is organizing this summit.
8) Answer: D
NITI Aayog, the Government of India’s institution for policy planning together with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Ottawa, and the Global Development Network (GDN), New Delhi, is convening a two-day international policy workshop of around 40 leading thinkers to examine prospects and challenges for green and sustainable growth globally. The legitimacy of the G20 derives from its ability to shape a political consensus to support high-quality growth. Key takeaways from the workshop will be subsequently pursued by NITI Aayog and its partners in multiple fora.
9) Answer: B
The Bill amends the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 which regulates the mining sector. The Bill has provisions for an exploration license. As per the Bill, the exploration license will be issued for 29 minerals which include gold, silver, copper, cobalt, nickel, lead, potash, and rock phosphate. When the House met after the first adjournment at Noon, Union Coal and Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi moved the Bill into the House. Replying to a brief discussion on it, the Minister described the Bill as a game changer for the mining sector.
10) Answer: C
The 10th meeting of the Sub Committee on Military Cooperation between India and Malaysia was held in New Delhi.The Indian delegation was led by Joint Secretary (International Cooperation), Ministry of Defence Shri Amitabh Prasad, while the Malaysian side was headed by Assistant Chief of Staff, Defence Operations and Training Division Maj Gen Dato’ Khairul Anuar bin Abd Aziz. During the meeting, the existing defence cooperation between the two countries was reviewed and wide-ranging discussions were held on issues of mutual interest. Both sides explored effective and practical initiatives to further expand the bilateral defence engagements.
11) Answer: D
The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $200 million loan as additional financing for the ongoing Rajasthan Secondary Towns Development Sector Project to expand water supply and sanitation systems and enhance urban resilience and heritage living in selected towns. The project will incorporate various innovative and climate-resilient solutions for expanding basic urban services and incorporate nature-based solutions to rehabilitate heritage structures besides piloting public-private partnerships in the state’s water and sanitation sector to deepen private sector engagement
12) Answer: C
In Jammu and Kashmir, the farmers in various districts also received the 14th instalment of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi yojna in their bank accounts. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that in Poonch district, eight crore rupees were transferred to the bank accounts of as many as 37 thousand farmers under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojna. In the Samba district, 3.69 crore rupees were transferred to the bank accounts of as many as 17,942 farmers. The farmers of other districts also received their 14th instalment under the scheme. The farmers expressed happiness after receiving the instalment.
13) Answer: A
Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Shri Naveen Patnaik became second longest-serving chief minister (CM) of a state in India with a tenure of 23 years and 139 days by breaking the record of former West Bengal Chief Minister Shri Jyoti Basu.Former Sikkim CM Shri Pawan Kumar Chamling holds the record of being the longest-serving Chief Minister in the country. Patnaik, the five-time chief minister of Odisha, took charge on March 5, 2000.
14) Answer: B
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has given its approval for the appointment of N S Vishwanathan as the non-executive (part-time) chairman of the bank for a 3-year term. NS Vishwanathan’s role as the chairman will become effective from October 27, 2023, or from the date of approval by the Reserve Bank of India, whichever comes first. In addition to his role at Axis Bank, Vishwanathan currently serves as the non-executive chairman of the Governing Council at the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology, Hyderabad, as also of the Academic Council of the College of Supervisors, RBI, Mumbai.
15) Answer: C
Indian multinational paint company, Asian Paints has appointed R Seshasayee as the Chairman of the board of directors of the company with effect from October 1, 2023, and he will continue in this position until the end of his tenure on January 22, 2027. He will succeed the current Chairman, Deepak Satwalekar, whose term is scheduled to end on September 30, 2023. Asian Paints Headquarters at Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company is engaged in the business of manufacturing, selling and distribution of paints, coatings, products related to home décor, bath fittings and providing related services. It is the holding company of Berger International.
16) Answer: D
2005-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre, Ritesh Chauhan (IAS) has been appointed as Managing Director (MD) of the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Limited (NAFED). He has been given additional charge of the post for a period of 3 months with effect from May 1, 2023 or till appointment of regular incumbent or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Presently, he is serving as CEO of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojan (PMFBY) and Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture.
17) Answer: C
The 7th edition of the bilateral Japan-India Maritime Exercise 2023, JIMEX 23 (6-day long exercise) hosted by the Indian Navy, is being conducted at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (AP). This edition marks the 11th anniversary of JIMEX, since its inception in 2012. Indian Naval ships (INS) Delhi, Kamorta and Shakti, under the command of RAdm Gurcharan Singh, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet and Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) ship Samidare under the command of RAdm Nishiyama Takahiro, Commander Escort Flotilla One, participated the exercise. The 6th edition of Japan India Maritime Exercise 2022 (JIMEX 22) hosted by the Indian Navy commenced in the Bay of Bengal on 11 Sep 2022.
18) Answer: D
Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) has picked up a 3.53% stake in private sector lender RBL Bank formerly known as Ratnakar Bank, for Rs. 417 crore. However, in no circumstance will it exceed 9.9%. The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) norms cap non-promoter shareholding, (except supranational institutions, public sector undertaking or government) either natural persons or non-financial institutions, in a bank at 10%. However, non-promoters need prior approval from the regulator to increase stake to 5% or more.
19) Answer: A
International Tiger Day 2023 is celebrated and observed worldwide as an awareness program on July 29.The primary objective of this day is to draw attention to the alarming reduction in wild tiger populations, which has brought them close to extinction. In 1973, India launched Project Tiger to revive the tiger population. In 2010, 13 tiger range countries committed to TX2 to double wild tiger numbers by 2023. In 2017, IUCN recognized the continental tiger and the Sunda island tiger as tiger subspecies. In 2023, The WWF aims to double the number of wild tigers in 2023.
20) Answer: B
The Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships 2023 in Greater Noida, UP. The event is being held in India for the first time. The international event will see the participation of more than 30 Indian weightlifters, including many Khelo India Athletes who in the past month alone gave India its best-ever performance at the Weightlifting Commonwealth Championships by winning 61 medals in total. The Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships will conclude on the 5th of August, 2023.