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Current Affairs Quiz – 23 & 24 April 2023

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  1. Which state in India has topped in terms of number of water bodies, as reported in the first-ever census of water bodies across the nation conducted by the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti?
    A) Sikkim
    B) Maharashtra
    C) West Bengal
    D) Uttarakhand
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    The Union Ministry of Jal Shakti conducted the first-ever census of water bodies across the nation, in order to have a comprehensive national database of all water bodies. Top state in terms of number of water bodies (constituting around 63% of the total water bodies) was West Bengal
  2. Which among the following statements is true?
    I. The ISRO and Indian Navy successfully conducted a maiden flight trial of a sea-based endo-atmospheric interceptor missile off the coast of Odisha in the Bay of Bengal.
    II. Only India has the capability to fire a Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) interceptor from a naval platform in the world.
    III. US, Russia, Israel and China too have fully-operational BMD system
    A) Only III
    B) Only I
    C) Both I & III
    D) All I, II and III are correct
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    Option A
    Explanation:
  3. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research – National Dairy Research Institute (ICAR-NDRI) celebrated its 19th Convocation on April 24, 2023. The institute is located at which place?
    A) Chennai
    B) Port Blair
    C) Jodhpur
    D) Karnal
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    Option D
    Explanation: 
    The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu addressed the 19th convocation of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research – National Dairy Research Institute (ICAR-NDRI) at Karnal, Haryana on April 24, 2023. 
  4. What is the rank of India globally in SIPRI’s report for military spending in 2022?
    A) 3rd
    B) 4th
    C) 6th
    D) 7th
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    Option B
    Explanation: 
    India was the fourth biggest military spender in the world in 2022 as per the report published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri) on April 24, 2023. 
  5. What percent of stake each will be acquired by HDFC and AXIS bank in the GoDigit Life Insurance company?
    A) 9.94%
    B) 9.12%
    C) 9.99%
    D) 9.43%
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    Private sector lenders Axis Bank and HDFC Bank have signed definitive agreements to acquire up to a 9.94 percent stake each in insurance tech startup GoDigit Life Insurance. 
  6. India has recently formed a first of its type trilateral grouping with which of the following countries?
    A) Bulgaria and Iraq
    B) Iran and Armenia
    C) Turkey and Belarus
    D) Israel and Lebanon
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    Option B
    Explanation: 
    India, Iran and Armenia have formed a trilateral grouping, to further deepen regional cooperation between the three countries. The first trilateral political consultation of this group was held between the foreign affairs ministries of the three nations, in Yerevan, Armenia. 
  7. The ‘Future of Work’ exhibition was recently organised on the sidelines of the 3rd Education Working Group (EdWG) meeting under G20 presidency. It took place in which city?
    A) Guwahati
    B) Kochi
    C) Surat
    D) Bhubaneswar
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    Option D
    Explanation: 
    The Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, inaugurated ‘Future of Work’ exhibition on April 23, 2023 at CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (IMMT), Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
  8. The World Book and Copyright Day is marked every year on April 23. What is the theme of the day in 2023?
    A) To share a story
    B) Read, so you never feel low
    C) Indigenous Languages! 
    D) Books have the unique ability both to entertain and to teach
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    Option C
    Explanation: 
    The World Book and Copyright Day is an annual event organized on April 23 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to promote reading, publishing, and copyright.It is also known as‘International Day of the Book’ and ‘World Book Day’. Theme for 2023 – Indigenous Languages! 
  9. The National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts (NTCWPC) has recently been inaugurated at which place?
    A) Delhi
    B) Indore
    C) Hyderabad
    D) Chennai
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    Option D
    Explanation:
    The National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts (NTCWPC) IIT M – Discovery Campus, has been launched at IIT Chennai. The NTCWPC has been established at a cost of Rs. 77 Crore, under the Sagarmala Programme.
  10. India’s Jyothi Surekha Vennam has won gold medal for the country in individual event of which sports recently?
    A) Archery
    B) Badminton
    C) Tennis
    D) Shooting
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    The stage -I of the 2023 Archery World Cup was held from 18-23 April at Antalya, Turkey. India managed to win 4 medals which included 4 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze. Jyothi Surekha Vennam won the gold medal in Women’s compound individual event. 
  11. The World Day For Animals In Laboratories (WDAIL) is observed every year on which day?
    A) April 23
    B) April 24
    C) April 25
    D) April 26
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    Option B
    Explanation:
     The World Day For Animals In Laboratories (WDAIL) is observed every year on 24 April. The “World Week for Animals In Laboratories” (Lab Animal Week) is celebrated from April 20 to 26.
  12. India’s first “Water Metro” services has been inaugurated in which state?
    A) Odisha
    B) West Bengal
    C) Kerala
    D) Manipur
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    Option C
    Explanation: 
    India’s first “Water Metro” services will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 25, 2023 in Kochi, Kerala.
  13. Which day is marked as the National Panchayati Raj Day in India?
    A) April 21
    B) April 22
    C) April 23
    D) April 24
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    Option D
    Explanation: 
    In India, the National Panchayati Raj Day (National Local Self-Government day) is observed annually on 24 April by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to celebrate the Panchayati Raj System in the country. 
  14. The United Nations has designated which day to be observed as International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace?
    A) April 24
    B) April 22
    C) April 21
    D) April 23
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    The International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace is marked on 24 April since 2019. 
  15. What was the total military spending across the globe in 2022, as per the report of SIPRI?
    A) $2440 billion
    B) $2240 billion
    C) $2220 billion
    D) $2420 billion
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    Option B
    Explanation: 
    The total global military expenditure in 2022 increased by 3.7 percent in real terms to reach an all-time high of $2240 billion. This was an increase for the eighth consecutive year. 
  16. Which among these language day is observed by the United Nations on April 23?
    A) UN Hindi Language Day
    B) UN Chinese Language Day
    C) UN French Language Day
    D) UN English Language Day
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    Option D
    Explanation: 
    The UN English Language Day and UN Spanish Language Day is observed annually on 23 April. 
  17. Which of the following has been chosen as the World Book Capital for the year 2023 by UNESCO?
    A) Accra
    B) Abuja
    C) Dakar
    D) Cairo
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    As a part of the Day, UNESCO selects the World Book Capital every year for a one-year period, effective 23 April each year. The World Book Capital for 2023 is Accra, Ghana. 
  18. Which country was the biggest military spender in 2022, as per the report of SIPRI?
    A) China
    B) Russia
    C) United States
    D) France
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    Option C
    Explanation: 
    AS per the report, the United States emerged as the largest military spender, reaching $877 billion in 2022. 

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