Weekly Current Affairs (National) Quiz (29 July - 04 Aug 2023)

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

1. Which city has become the 1st Indian City to Join World Cities Culture Forum?
A. Chennai
B. Mumbai
C. Bengaluru
D. Ranchi

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  • Answer: C

2. For which state Government of India has signed with Asian Development Bank for $295 million loan to upgrade state highways?
A. Jharkhand
B. Bihar
C. Sikkim
D. Assam

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  • Answer: B

3. Which goddess is worshipped at the Machail Mata Temple, where the annual Machail Mata Yatra takes place?
A. Goddess Parvati
B. Goddess Saraswati
C. Goddess Lakshmi
D. Goddess Durga

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  • Answer: D

4. What is the main objective of the ULLAS initiative launched during the Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam 2023?
A. To provide vocational skills to individuals aged 15 and above
B. To promote financial literacy and legal literacy
C. To create a comprehensive learning ecosystem for basic literacy and essential life skills
D. To offer incentives for student volunteers in education programs

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  • Answer: C

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5. What is the concept behind the "Har Ghar Tiranga" programme mentioned in the news?
A. Encouraging people to participate in gardening and plant more trees.
B. Honouring the sacrifices made for the freedom of the country.
C. Promoting environmental cleanliness through waste management.
D. Supporting local artisans and craftsmen to create flags for Independence Day.

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  • Answer: B

6. What is the purpose of the National Virtual Library of India (NVLI) under the National Mission on Library scheme?
A. To provide financial assistance to model libraries.
B. To establish libraries specifically for differently-abled individuals.
C. To create an open-access database of digital resources about India.
D. To organize seminars and workshops for library professionals.

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  • Answer: C

7. Which state has the highest percentage of billionaire MLAs according to the ADR report?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Karnataka
D. West Bengal

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  • Answer: C

8. For how long will the Water Tourism and Adventure Sports Policy be effective once approved?
A. 5 years
B. 15 years
C. 20 years
D. 10 years

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  • Answer: D

9. The Ministry of Education has chosen Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to modernize which national education technology platform?
A. Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA)
B. National Learning Management System (NLMS)
C. Educational Technology Enhancement (ETE) Platform
D. Knowledge Access and Learning System (KALS)

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  • Answer: A

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10. What is the assistance amount provided to the families of deceased unorganised workers under the Social Security Scheme in Odisha after the recent updation of the scheme?
A. Rs. 1 lakh
B. Rs. 2 lakh
C. Rs. 3 lakh
D. Rs. 4 lakh

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  • Answer: D

11. In which state the Aadi Perukku festival is celebrated?
A. Karnataka
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Kerala
D. Andhra Pradesh

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  • Answer: B

12. What is the range of scholarships that the government plans to offer under the PM YASASVI Scholarship test?
A. Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 50,000 per year
B. Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 75,000 per year
C. Rs. 75,000 to Rs. 1,25,000 per year
D. Rs. 1,00,000 to Rs. 1,50,000 per year

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  • Answer: C

13. What is the purpose of the 'Rajmargyatra' mobile app introduced by NHAI?
A. To provide entertainment content for highway users
B. To offer a seamless travel experience on Indian National Highways
C. To facilitate online shopping for highway travellers
D. To offer language translation services for highway users

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  • Answer: B

14. What is the purpose of the newly introduced Ayush (AY) visa category by the Ministry of Home Affairs?
A. To attract foreign nationals for educational purposes in India.
B. To promote wellness and Yoga among Indian citizens.
C. To facilitate medical treatment under Ayush systems for foreign nationals.
D. To encourage Indian citizens to seek medical treatment abroad.

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  • Answer: C

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Published date : 04 Sep 2023 10:22AM