Weekly Current Affairs (National) Quiz (09-15 December 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. What is the primary focus of the "Mera Gaon, Meri Dharohar" project announced by Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy?
A. Village Cultural Diversity
B. Rural Infrastructure Development
C. Economic Potential of Villages
D. Historical Significance of Villages

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  • Answer: A

2. How many legislative assembly seats were increased from the original count of 107 in Jammu and Kashmir through the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill?
A. 7
B. 9
C. 14
D. 18

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  • Answer: A

3. In which Indian the Sarakka Central Tribal University will be established as the Union Cabinet approved the establishment of with a budget of Rs 889 crore?
A. Telangana
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Karnataka

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  • Answer: A

4. What is the name of the bi-annual exercise conducted by the Indian Navy off the Mumbai coast?
A. Varuna
B. Prasthan
C. Sankalp
D. Samudra Shakti

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  • Answer: B

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5. In which Indian state did Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurate the 'Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam'?
A. Karnataka
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Maharashtra

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  • Answer: C

6. Which Union Government department has introduced the PM-JANMAN Scheme?
A. Ministry of Finance
B. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
C. Ministry of Tribal Affairs
D. Ministry of Rural Development

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  • Answer: C

7. Which scheme was launched to support urban street vendors, has emerged as a crucial initiative by disbursing micro-credit loans to beneficiaries?
A. PM SVANidhi
B. PM Mudra Yojana
C. PM Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana
D. PM Matru Vandana Yojana

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  • Answer: A

8. What is the primary focus of the 'NAMO Drone Didi' initiative?
A. Economic empowerment through skill development
B. Healthcare support for rural communities
C. Empowering Women’s Self-Help Groups
D. Providing educational scholarships for women

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  • Answer: C

9. Which Indian state has introduced the 'Maha Lakshmi Scheme,' offering free bus travel for women, girls, and transgender individuals recently?
A. Telangana
B. Kerala
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Andhra Pradesh

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  • Answer: A

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10. In which Indian state Foxconn is set to invest an additional $1.67 billion for diversification and iPhone manufacturing?
A. Maharashtra
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Gujarat
D. Karnataka

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  • Answer: D

11. How many new airports is Uttar Pradesh set to witness in the next two years, according to the plans unveiled by Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia?
A. Six
B. Seven
C. Nine
D. Five

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  • Answer: C

12. In which state the "Bhagwant Mann Sarkar, Tuhade Dwaar" scheme was launched, aiming to provide doorstep delivery of 43 citizen services?
A. Haryana
B. Punjab
C. Delhi
D. Uttar Pradesh

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  • Answer: B

13. In which Indian state does the USD 200 million loan agreement between the Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) aim to fortify power infrastructure?
A. Maharashtra
B. Karnataka
C. Gujarat
D. Uttarakhand

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  • Answer: D

14. Which constitutional amendment grants 33% reservation for women in Parliament and State legislatures and was extended to the Union Territories of Puducherry and Jammu and Kashmir?
A. 106th Amendment
B. 105th Amendment
C. 104th Amendment
D. 103rd Amendment

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  • Answer: A

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15. Which state's government has signed a MoU with Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) for a ₹3,000-crore Juice and aerated Beverages facility?
A. Maharashtra
B. Karnataka
C. Gujarat
D. Rajasthan

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  • Answer: C

16. Which ship did the Indian Navy recently re-induct after extensive repairs and upgrades?
A. INS Arihant
B. INS Virat
C. INS Tarmugli
D. INS Sahyadri

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  • Answer: C

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