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Current Affairs Quiz – 03 & 04 May 2023

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  1. The inaugural ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2023) is being held in which country?
    A) Singapore

    B) Malaysia
    C) Myanmar
    D) Vietnam
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    The inaugural ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2023) is being held from 02 to 08 May 2023 in Singapore. 
  2. What is the rank of India in the 2023 World Press Freedom Index?
    A) 172
    B) 150
    C) 161
    D) 143
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    Option C
    Explanation:
     India has slipped by 11 positions, to be ranked at 161st position among 180 countries in the 2023 World Press Freedom Index.
  3. Who has been named as the new President of the World Bank to succeed incumbent David Malpass?
    A) Surjit Bhalla
    B) Ajay Banga
    C) Suman Bery
    D) Abhijit Banerjee
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    Option B
    Explanation: 
    The former CEO of Mastercard, Ajay Banga, has been named as the new President of the World Bank for a five-year term. His term will begin from June 2, 2023. 
  4. The World Press Freedom Day is observed every year on which day?
    A) May 03
    B) First Monday of May
    C) May 02
    D) First Tuesday of May
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    The World Press Freedom Day is observed on May 3 annually to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press and remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression. 
  5. The Maitree Super Thermal Power Plant (MSTPP) is NTPC LTD’s first overseas capacity addition. The plant is located in which country?
    A) Malaysia
    B) Nepal
    C) Bangladesh
    D) Sri Lanka
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    Option C
    Explanation: 
    The state-owned NTPC Ltd has marked its first overseas capacity addition with the installation of Unit-1 of project named Maitree Super Thermal Power Plant (MSTPP) in Rampal, Mongla, Bagerhat, Bangladesh. 
  6. Name the author of the book titled “Made in India: 75 Years of Business and Enterprise”?
    A) Ashwini Vaishnaw
    B) Amitabh Kant
    C) Bibek Debroy
    D) Arvind Panagariya
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    Option B
    Explanation:  
    Indian bureaucrat and former chief executive officer of NITI Aayog, Amitabh Kant, has come out with a book titled “Made in India: 75 Years of Business and Enterprise”. 
  7. Who is the new CEO of the Vodafone Group Plc?
    A) Margherita Della Valle 
    B) Ronnie O’Sullivan
    C) Hossein Vafaei
    D) Dimitri Van den Bergh
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    Vodafone Group Plc has named Margherita Della Valle as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). 
  8. Telangana state has introduced an insurance scheme for toddy tappers named ‘Geetha Karmikula Bhima’. What amount of insurance cover will be provided under this scheme?
    A) Rs 10 lakh
    B) Rs 3 lakh
    C) Rs 2 lakh
    D) Rs 5 lakh
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    Option D
    Explanation: 
    The state government of Telangana, led by Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has planned to introduce a new insurance scheme for toddy tappers, under the name ‘Geetha Karmikula Bhima’. AS per the scheme, an insurance money of Rs 5 lakh would be deposited directly in the bank account of the respective family members in case any toddy tapper dies accidentally while collecting toddy from palm trees in the fields. 
  9. Who is the highest paid athlete as per the latest Forbes’ highest-paid athletes list in 2023?
    A) Lionel Messi 
    B) Cristiano Ronaldo
    C) Canelo Álvarez
    D) LeBron James
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    Option B
    Explanation: 
    According to the latest Forbes’ highest-paid athletes list in 2023, Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo is the world’s highest-paid athlete, with earning of $136 million. 
  10. Which country has topped the 2023 World Press Freedom Index?
    A) Netherlands
    B) Singapore
    C) Norway
    D) Finland
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    Option C
    Explanation: 
    Norway has achieved the first position for the seventh consecutive year on the 2023 World Press Freedom Index. The index is released annually by the global media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
  11. Name the player who has won the 2023 World Snooker Championship?
    A) Luca Brecel
    B) Ricky Walden
    C) Mark Selby
    D) Robert Milkins
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    Belgium’s Luca Brecel has become the first European player to win 2023 World Snooker Championship. This was his first world title. 
  12. Manobala, who has passed away recently, was associated with which field?
    A) Film Industry
    B) Author
    C) Sports
    D) Banker
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    Veteran South comedian actor, director and producer Manobala has passed away, due to health issues. He was 69. 
  13. Name the recruitment portal launched by the University Grant Commission (UGC) for recruitment of the faculties in Central Universities?
    A) CU-Niyukt
    B) CU-Chayan
    C) CU-Adhikar
    D) CU-Sweekar
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    The University Grant Commission (UGC) Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar launched the Central University Faculty recruitment portal CU-Chayan, which is completely user-friendly.
  14. Shabnim Ismail of South Africa has announced her retirement from which sports?
    A) Badminton
    B) Tennis
    C) Cricket
    D) Hockey
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    Option C
    Explanation: 
    South African fast bowler Shabnim Ismail has announced her retirement from international cricket. Ismail is the quickest bowler in the women’s game. 
  15. Tori Bowie, who has passed away recently, was associated with which sports?
    A) Formula One Racer
    B) Footballer
    C) Cricketer
    D) Sprinter
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    Option D
    Explanation: 
    American track and field athlete, Tori Bowie, has passed away. She was 32. Tori primarily competed in the long jump, 100 meters, and 200 m. 
  16. The National Coal Miners Day is observed in India on which day?
    A) First Tuesday of May
    B) May 04
    C) First Thursday of May
    D) May 03
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    Option B
    Explanation: 
    In India, the Coal Miners Day is celebrated on May 4 every year, to recognize the hard work of some of the great unsung heroes of Industrial Revolution. 
  17. The International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD) is marked annually on ________
    A) May 02
    B) May 03
    C) May 04
    D) May 01
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    Option C
    Explanation: 
    The International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD) is observed on May 4 every year since 1999, to recognise and honour the sacrifices that firefighters make to ensure that their communities and environment are as safe as possible. 
  18. What is the theme for World Press Freedom Day 2023?
    A) Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of Expression as a Driver for All Other Human Rights
    B) Journalism under Digital Siege
    C) Information as a Public Good
    D) Journalism without Fear or Favour
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    The theme of World Press Freedom Day 2023 is “Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of Expression as a Driver for All Other Human Rights”

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