Weekly Current Affairs (National) Quiz (12-18 August 2023)
1. Where did government employee unions hold the "Pension Rights Maharally" to demand the revival of the Old Pension Scheme?
A. Mumbai
B. Kolkata
C. Bangalore
D. Delhi
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- Answer: D
2. Which state has launched the CM Solar Mission to harness renewable energy and reduce power deficits?
A. Assam
B. Meghalaya
C. Nagaland
D. Tripura
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- Answer: B
3. Which legislative reform was introduced by Union Home Minister aims to replace the outdated Indian Evidence Act of 1872?
A. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
B. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
C. Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023
D. Indian Penal Code (IPC)
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- Answer: C
4. Which of the following was excluded in the proposed bill for changes in the appointment process of Election Commissioners in India?
A. Prime Minister
B. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
C. Union Law Minister
D. Chief Justice of India
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- Answer: D
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5. Where was the foundation stone of Sant Shiromani Gurudev Shri Ravidas ji Memorial was laid by the Prime Minister?
A. Badtuma village, Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh
B. Badli, New Delhi, India
C. Mangli village Nagpur, Maharashtra
D. Ravidas Ashram, Uttar Pradesh
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- Answer: A
6. Who inaugurated the exhibition titled "Women in Focus: Visualizing Feminine Constructs in Indian Art"?
A. Meenakashi Lekhi
B. Nirmala Sitharam
C. Priyanka Gandhi
D. Smriti Irani
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- Answer: A
7. Which state is ranked second best in overall fiscal health after Maharashtra according to the report by Kaushik Das?
A. Haryana
B. Telangana
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Punjab
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- Answer: C
8. What is the name of the collaborative project between One District One Product and Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission?
A. ODOP Initiative
B. DAY-NRLM Wall
C. Innovative District Program
D. One District One Product Wall
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- Answer: D
9. How many railway stations are initially selected for the pilot project of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs)?
A. 25
B. 50
C. 75
D. 100
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- Answer: B
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10. Where was the Bhumi Pujan and foundation stone-laying ceremony for the IFFCO Nano DAP (Liquid) Plant held recently?
A. Mumbai, Maharashtra
B. Gandhidham, Gujarat
C. Kolkata, West Bengal
D. New Delhi, Delhi
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- Answer: B
11. Who inaugurated the Direct Benefit Transfer in the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme?
A. Dharmendra Pradhan
B. Draupadi Murmu
C. Nirmala Sitharaman
D. Narendra Modi
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- Answer: A
12. How many Heron Mark 2 drones have been inducted by the Indian Air Force recently?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
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- Answer: C
13. Where is the groundbreaking Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, co-hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Ayush, scheduled to take place on August 17-18, 2023?
A. New Delhi, India
B. Mumbai, Maharashtra
C. Jaipur, Rajasthan
D. Gandhinagar, Gujarat
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- Answer: D
14. Which state has introduced free In vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment?
A. Uttrakhand
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Goa
D. Kerala
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- Answer: C
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15. Who introduced the Mahila Samman Savings Certificate, a small savings scheme for women and girls?
A. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
B. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
C. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das
D. Union Finance Secretary
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- Answer: A
16. How many States and Union Territories have joined the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA)?
A. 22
B. 20
C. 25
D. 30
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- Answer: A
17. Under which campaign the events were organized by Air Force Stations to celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav?
A. Mission Sagar
B. Meri Maati Mera Desh Campaign
C. Sahakar Mitra Scheme
D. Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana
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- Answer: B
18. How many fleet support ships are planned to be constructed by the Indian Government?
A. Three
B. Four
C. Five
D. Six
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- Answer: C
19. Which organization in India has taken the initiative for promoting gender equality in the aviation sector?
A. Directorate General of Civil Aviation
B. Airports Authority of India
C. Indian Airforce
D. International Air Transport Association
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- Answer: A
20. What category of individuals will benefit from the Vishwakarma Yojana launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently?
A. Farmers
B. Drivers
C. Temple Priest
D. Artisans and crafts people
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- Answer: D
21. What is the objective of the 'Lakhpati Didi' scheme announced by the Indian government?
A. To offer healthcare services to 2 crore women
B. To provide 10 Lakhs rupees to 2 crore women
C. To provide 2 lakhs rupees to 2 crore women
D. To provide skill training to 2 crore women
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- Answer: D
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