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Current refers to recent daily events across the globe, and affairs refers to problems, incidents, etc. We can sum up current affairs as the daily occurrences and situations that affect us and are significant from the perspective of competitive examinations. This section typically includes news, information, and other world events on a national and worldwide level.
One of the most significant and high-scoring topics in both the exam and the interview is current affairs. Almost all competitive exams, including the IBPS PO, Clerk, SO, RBI, SBI, RRB, State Examinations, Railways, SSC, and many others, have this component. In order to aid you in your preparation, we’ll provide you a thorough rundown of current events for 2023 in this page on a daily and monthly basis.
1) Which among the following companies has partnered with the Goa government to launch the “Chavath e-Bazaar-2023”?
A) Uber Eats
B) Zomato
C) Swiggy
D) Dunzo
E) None of these
Answer – C) Swiggy
Explanation:
Swiggy has partnered with the state government of Goa to launch the “Chavath e-Bazaar-2023” to boost local entrepreneurship online.
2) Who among the following persons has presented the Gadicherla Award 2023 to Mandali Buddha Prasad?
A) Biswabhusan Harichandan
B) Anusuiya Uikey
C) S. Abdul Nazeer
D) Acharya Devvrat
E) None of these
Answer – C) S. Abdul Nazeer
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh Governor, S.Abdul Nazeer has presented the Gadicherla Award 2023 to Mandali Buddha Prasad.
3) Who among the following persons will lead the Indian contingent during the opening ceremony of the Asian Games 2023 in Hany Zhou,China?
A) Mithali Raj & Nikhat Zareen
B) Harmanpreet Singh & Lovlina Borgohain
C) Mithali Raj & Lovlina Borgohain
D) PR Sreejesh & Deepti Sharma
E) None of these
Answer – B) Harmanpreet Singh & Lovlina Borgohain
Explanation:
Hockey Captain Harmanpreet Singh & Boxer Lovlina Borgohain will lead the Indian Contingent during the opening ceremony of the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China.
4) The 13th biannual Indo – Pacific Armies Chef Conference (IPACC) will be held in ____
A) Mumbai
B) Goa
C) New Delhi
D) Hyderabad
E) None of these
Answer – C) New Delhi
Explanation:
The armies of India and the United States will host the 13th biannual Indo-Pacific Armies Chiefs Conference (IPACC), the 47th annual Indo-Pacific Army Management Seminar (IPAMS), the 9th Senior Enlisted Forum at the Manekshaw Center in the national capital.
5) Which among the following companies has become the only Indian company to feature in the top 100 list of the world’s best companies of 2023?
A) Accenture
B) Infosys
C) Wipro
D) TCS
E) None of these
Answer – B) Infosys
Explanation:
Infosys has become the only Indian company to feature in the top 100 list of the World’s best companies of 2023.
6) India has secured _____ rank in the Digital Quality of Life Index survey.
A) 55th
B) 52nd
C) 54th
D) 62nd
E) None of these
Answer – B) 52nd
Explanation:
India has secured 52nd rank in the Digital Quality of Life Index(DQL) survey.
7) India will host the 17th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement (ICCC) in _______
A) 2025
B) 2026
C) 2027
D) 2028
E) None of these
Answer – C) 2027
Explanation:
India has won the bid to host the prestigious International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement (ICCC) at New Delhi in 2027.
8) Which among the following companies has announced the introduction of a high speed wireless broadband service across 8 metro cities in India?
A) Vodafone Idea
B) BSNL
C) Reliance Jio
D) Bharti Airtel
E) None of these
Answer – C) Reliance Jio
Explanation:
Reliance Jio has announced the introduction of a high speed wireless broadband service across 8 metro cities in India.
9) Which among the following municipal corporations has started “Cash for Waste Scheme” and established a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) named Pink MRF?
A) Gaya Municipal Corporation
B) Patna Municipal Corporation
C) Purnia Municipal Corporation
D) Begusarai Municipal Corporation
E) None of these
Answer – B) Patna Municipal Corporation
Explanation:
Patna Municipal Corporation has started “Cash for Waste Scheme” and established a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) named Pink MRF.
10) Which among the following companies has partnered with BAE Systems to build the Articulated All-Terrain Vehicle (AATV)?
A) HCC
B) Tata Projects
C) L&T
D) GMR Group
E) None of these
Answer – C) L&T
Explanation:
Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T) has partnered with BAE Systems to build the Articulated All-Terrain Vehicle (AATV) “BvS10-Sindhu” for Indian Armed Forces.
11) “International Day of Sign Languages” is observed on _______
A) September 20
B) September 21
C) September 22
D) September 23
E) None of these
Answer – D) September 23
Explanation:
International Day of Sign Languages – September 23.
12) “World Rhino Day” is observed on _______
A) September 20
B) September 21
C) September 22
D) September 23
E) None of these
Answer – C) September 22
Explanation:
World Rhino Day – September 22.
13) Who among the following persons has been named as the President of ‘The Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute Society’ (SRFIT) and Chairman of its Governing Council.?
A) Mammootty
B) Jayaram
C) Suresh Gopi
D) Mohanlal
E) None of these
Answer – C) Suresh Gopi
Explanation:
Malayalam actor-politician Suresh Gopi has been named as the President of Kolkata based “Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute Society’ (SRFIT) and Chairman of its Governing Council.
14) Which among the following countries has signed a contract with India’s IRCON International Limited to develop the signalling system of Railways?
A) Bangladesh
B) Nepal
C) Sri Lanka
D) Bhutan
E) None of these
Answer – C) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
Sri Lanka has signed a contract with India’s IRCON International Limited to develop the signalling system of Railways.
15) Who among the following persons has inaugurated the first Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show at Greater Noida?
A) Narendra Modi
B) Amit Shah
C) Droupadi Murmu
D) Jagdeep Dhankhar
E) None of these
Answer – C) Droupadi Murmu
Explanation:
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu has inaugurated the first Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show at Greater Noida.
16) Which among the following institutions has signed an agreement with the Indian Navy for technical collaboration and joint research and development?
A) IIT Delhi
B) IIT Kanpur
C) IISc Bengaluru
D) IIT Bombay
E) None of these
Answer – C) IISc Bengaluru
Explanation:
IISc Bengaluru has signed an agreement with the Indian Navy at New Delhi for technical collaboration and joint research and development.
17) Who among the following persons has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Governing Council for Haryana Film and Entertainment Policy?
A) Parul Gulati
B) Parineeti Chopra
C) Mita Vashisht
D) Mallika Sherawat
E) None of these
Answer – C) Mita Vashisht
Explanation:
Mita Vashisht has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Governing Council for Haryana Film and Entertainment Policy.
18) “World Day of the Deaf” is observed on _______
A) last Saturday of September
B) last Friday of September
C) last Sunday of September
D) last Monday of September
E) None of these
Answer – C) last Sunday of September
Explanation:
The World Day of the Deaf is observed on every last Sunday of September.
19) Who among the following persons has launched the International Lawyers’ Conference 2023 in New Delhi.?
A) Narendra Modi
B) Amit Shah
C) Droupadi Murmu
D) Jagdeep Dhankhar
E) None of these
Answer – A) Narendra Modi
Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated the International Lawyers’ conference 2023 in New Delhi.
20) The 14th edition of Global Skills Summit has begun in _______
A) Hyderabad
B) Delhi
C) Mumbai
D) Bengaluru
E) None of these
Answer – B) Delhi
Explanation:
The 14th edition of Global Skills Summit has begun in Delhi. The theme of the two-day Summit is building skills, empowering youth, and creating a future.
21) “World Pharmacist Day” is observed on _______
A) September 23
B) September 24
C) September 25
D) September 26
E) None of these
Answer – C) September 25
Explanation:
World Pharmacist Day – September 25.
22) “World Rivers Day” is observed on _______
A) Fourth Saturday of September
B) Fourth Monday of September
C) Fourth Sunday of September
D) Fourth Thursday of September
E) None of these
Answer – C) Fourth Sunday of September
Explanation:
World Rivers Day – Fourth Sunday of September.
23) “Antyodaya Diwas” is observed on _______
A) September 23
B) September 24
C) September 25
D) September 26
E) None of these
Answer – C) September 25
Explanation:
Antyodaya Diwas – September 25.
24) Which among the following states has signed an MoU with American educational agency International Baccalaureate (IB)?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) West Bengal
E) None of these
Answer – C) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh has signed an MoU with American educational agency International Baccalaureate (IB) to implement the IB syllabus for government school students.
25) Which among the following states has become the first state to implement automatic birth registration for newborns at government health institutions?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) West Bengal
E) None of these
Answer – A) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh has become the first state to implement automatic birth registration for newborns at government health institutions.
26) Who among the following persons has unveiled a transformative scheme called “Mukhya Mantri Atma nirbhar Asom Abhijan”?
A) Gulab Chand Kataria
B) Himanta Biswa Sarma
C) Yogi Adityanath
D) Amit Shah
E) None of these
Answer – B) Himanta Biswa Sarma
Explanation:
Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Chief Minister of Assam has unveiled the “Mukhya Mantri Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan” program offering Rs. 2 lakh each to 2 lakh young individuals for self-employment.
27) Which among the following airlines has launched “Project Abhinandan” for enhanced guest experience at airports?
A) SpiceJet
B) Vistara
C) Air India
D) IndiGo
E) None of these
Answer – C) Air India
Explanation:
Air India has launched “Project Abhinandan” for enhanced guest experience at airports.
28) Which among the following animals has been approved as a food animal by the FSSAI?
A) Javan rhinoceros
B) Banteng
C) Mithun
D) Gaur
E) None of these
Answer – C) Mithun
Explanation:
Mithun has been approved as a food animal by the FSSAI.
29) The Geological Survey of India and Training Institute (GSITI) has signed an MoU with ____ to train around 300 personnels in disaster management.
A) NASA
B) ISRO
C) DRDO
D) BARC
E) None of these
Answer – B) ISRO
Explanation:
The Geological Survey of India Training Institute (GSITI), Hyderabad has signed a memorandum of understanding with ISRO, Bengaluru under the National Natural Resources Management System programme to train around 300 personnels in disaster management.
30) Who among the following persons has won the MotoGP Indian Grand Prix 2023?
A) Luca Marini
B) Francesco Bagnaia
C) Marco Bezzecchi
D) Jorge Martín
E) None of these
Answer – C) Marco Bezzecchi
Explanation:
Italian Grand Prix motorcycle racer Marco Bezzecchi has won the MotoGP Indian Grand Prix 2023.
31) Who among the following persons has won the Japanese Grand Prix 2023?
A) Luca Marini
B) Francesco Bagnaia
C) Max Verstappen
D) Marco Bezzecchi
E) None of these
Answer – C) Max Verstappen
Explanation:
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has won the Japanese Grand Prix 2023.
32) “International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons” is observed on _______
A) September 24
B) September 25
C) September 26
D) September 27
E) None of these
Answer – C) September 26
Explanation:
International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons – September 26.
33) Which among the following companies has developed its own branded laptop “SMAAASH”?
A) RailTel
B) Tejas Networks
C) ITI Limited
D) HFCL
E) None of these
Answer – C) ITI Limited
Explanation:
ITI Limited, a Central PSU under the Ministry of Communication, has introduced its own branded Laptop and Micro PC named ‘SMAASH’.
34) The Future food forum 2023 has been held in ______
A) Iran
B) Qatar
C) UAE
D) Saudi Arabia
E) None of these
Answer – C) UAE
Explanation:
The Future food forum 2023 has been held in UAE.
35) “World Students Day” is observed on _____
A) October 25
B) October 15
C) October 20
D) October 10
E) None of these
Answer – B) October 15
Explanation:
“World Students Day” – October 15
36) Who among the following persons has unveiled the 108 feet high “Statue of Oneness” of Adi Shankaracharya?
A) Bhupesh Baghel
B) Biplab Kumar Deb
C) Shivraj Singh Chouhan
D) Yogi Adityanath
E) None of these
Answer – C) Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has unveiled the 108-foot-tall ‘Statue of Oneness’ of Adi Shankaracharya at Omkareshwar
37) Which among the following states has launched “Mukhya Mantri Sharmik Kalyan Yojana” for the welfare of the labour force?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Himachal Pradesh
C) Arunachal Pradesh
D) Madhya Pradesh
E) None of these
Answer – C) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has announced the launch of the Mukhya Mantri Shramik Kalyan Yojana (MMSKY) to enhance the welfare of the state’s labour force. It also offers various incentives and benefits for registered workers for the welfare of the labour force.
38) PM Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone of International Cricket Stadium in _______
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Arunachal Pradesh
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Madhya Pradesh
E) None of these
Answer – C) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi has laid the Foundation Stone of the International Cricket Stadium in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
39) Which among the following cricket teams has become the first in all three formats recently?
A) England
B) South Africa
C) India
D) Australia
E) None of these
Answer – C) India
Explanation:
India has become only the second team in men’s cricket history to occupy the number one spot across all three formats after defeating Australia in the first ODI on September 22.
40) Who among the following persons has launched India’s first Green Hydrogen Fuel cell Bus?
A) Arvind Kejriwal
B) Hardeep Singh Puri
C) Yogi Adityanath
D) Jyotiraditya Scindia
E) None of these
Answer – B) Hardeep Singh Puri
Explanation:
Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri has launched India’s first green hydrogen fuel cell bus in Delhi
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