CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS (QUIZ) 29 AUGUST 2023

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Question: With reference to “6th census on minor irrigation schemes”, consider the following statements:
1. There are 23.14 million minor irrigation (MI) schemes in India.
2. Uttar Pradesh possesses the largest number of minor irrigation schemes in the country.
3. Madhya Pradesh is the leading State in dug-wells.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans (a)

Question: In August 2023, which country announced to ban the wearing of abaya dresses by Muslim women in schools?
(a) Germany
(b) France
(c) Sweden
(d) Denmark
Ans (b)

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Question: With reference to “Exercise BRIGHT STAR- 23”, consider the following statements:
1. It was conducted in Egypt.
2. For the first time, India participated in this exercise.
3. It was a multinational tri-services joint military exercise.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans (d)

Question: Which of the following has been conferred with the National Award for e-Governance 2023 (Gold) for Application of Emerging Technologies for Providing Citizen Centric Services?
(a) Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
(b) National Agriculture Market or eNAM
(c) SVAMITVA scheme
(d) Government e Marketplace (GeM)
Ans (c)

Question: Which of the following has signed Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal as its ambassador for a three-year period?
(a) Air India
(b) Infosys
(c) Tata Motors
(d) TCS
Ans (b)

Question: Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won India’s first-ever gold at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest with a throw of:
(a) 86.17 metres
(b) 88.23 metres
(c) 89.26 metres
(d) 90.07 metres
Ans (a)

Question: In which country Emmerson Mnangagwa was re-elected as the President for a second term?
(a) Uganda
(b) Namibia
(c) Zimbabwe
(d) Mali
Ans (c)

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Question: The Deficient Rainfall Impact Parameter or DRIP has been developed by:
(a) India Meteorological Department
(b) World Meteorological Organization
(c) ISRO
(d) CRISIL
Ans (d)

Question: Under which act the central government has declared KAVACH of South Central Railway as “protected system”?
(a) Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967
(b) he Official Secrets Act 1923
(c) National Security Act of 1980
(d) Information Technology Act
Ans (d)

Question: According to the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) released in August 2023, which is the world’s most polluted city?
(a) Dhaka
(b) Delhi
(c) Lahore
(d) Ghaziabad
Ans (b)

Question: According to the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) released in August 2023, PM2.5 pollution shortens an average Indian’s life expectancy by:
(a) 3.8 years
(b) 5.3 years
(c) 7.6 years
(d) 10.2 years
Ans (b)

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