Weekly Current Affairs (National) Quiz (14-20 October 2023)

Below are the useful current affairs quiz 2023 practice questions in National for competitive exams like APPSC, TSPSC Groups and UPSC Civil Services, prepared by sakshi education.

1. Where was the first-ever mobile tower installed by the Indian Army in collaboration with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)?
A. K2 Mountain
B. Mount Kanchenjunga
C. Siachen Glacier
D. Mount Annapurna

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  • Answer: C

2. Where is the 17th CII Tourism Summit organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) being held?
A. Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Kolkata
D. Bengaluru

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  • Answer: B

3. Where is the Hornbill Festival celebrated?
A. Nagaland
B. Assam
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Manipur

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  • Answer: A

4. Which state is the first in India to take steps to ensure minimum wages for gig workers?
A. Rajasthan
B. Kerala
C. Jharkhand
D. Karnataka

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  • Answer: C

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5. Which city in India will receive a $181 million loan from the Asian Development Bank to improve urban living in its peri-urban areas?
A. Ahmedabad
B. Bangalore
C. Hyderabad
D. Kolkata

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  • Answer: A

6. Which case has the Supreme Court referred to a five-judge Constitution Bench recently?
A. Aadhaar case
B. Electoral bond case
C. Pegasus case
D. Farm laws case

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  • Answer: B

7. Which state government has announced a free gas cylinder for Ujjwala scheme beneficiaries?
A. Bihar
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Rajasthan

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  • Answer: B

8. In which state of India is Kati Bihu celebrated?
A. Assam
B. West Bengal
C. Meghalaya
D. Nagaland

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  • Answer: A

9. What is the percentage increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for Central government employees and pensioners, effective from July 1, 2023?
A. 1%
B. 2%
C. 3%
D. 4%

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  • Answer: D

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10. Which Indian state has approved the formation of a Special Tiger Protection Force?
A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Assam
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Sikkim

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  • Answer: A

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Published date : 04 Nov 2023 06:41PM