Current Affairs PDF

Current Affairs Quiz: 13 April 2023

By
AC Team
-

AffairsCloud YouTube Channel - Click Here

AffairsCloud APP Click Here

AffairsCloud brings you the complete and important daily Current Affairs Quiz 13 April 2023 to achieve more marks in Banking, Insurance, UPSC, SSC, CLAT, Railways and all other competitive Exams. We have prepared the current affairs quiz question from our daily current affairs 2023 updates.

Our Current Affairs December 2022 events will help you to get more marks in Banking, Insurance, SSC, Railways, UPSC, CLAT and all State Government Exams. Also, try our Current Affairs Quiz.

    1. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the recent inauguration/ launches (in April ‘23) made by the Ministry of Textiles?
      A) The Ministry of Textiles launched 2 Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for 31 items which marked the first technical regulation from India for the Technical Textiles industry.
      B) These QCOs consist of 19 Geo Textiles and 12 Protective Textiles in the Phase-I.
      C) These two Geo Textiles and Protective Textiles QCOs will come into effect in 180 days immediately after the date of the publication of the orders in the gazette.
      1) Only A
      2) Only A & B
      3) Only B & C
      4) Only A & C
      5) All A, B & C
      Answer-5) All A, B & C
      Explanation:
      On April 11, 2023, the Ministry of Textiles launched 2 Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for 31 items which marked the first technical regulation from India for the Technical Textiles industry.
      i. These QCOs consist of 19 Geo Textiles and 12 Protective Textiles in the Phase-I.
      • The information for the same was provided by Joint Secretary, Rajeev Saxena, Ministry of Textiles in a press conference in New Delhi, Delhi.
      ii. These two Geo Textiles and Protective Textiles QCOs will come into effect in 180 days immediately after the date of the publication of the orders in the gazette and both, domestic manufacturers as well as foreign manufacturers who intend to export their products to India.
      iii. In Phase-II, the Ministry of Textiles plans to issue two more QCOs for 28 items that will cover 22 agro textile products and 6 medical textile items. In Phase-III, it plans to bring over 30 technical textile items under the QCO.

    2. In April 2023, National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) named India’s first semi high-speed Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) as ‘RAPIDX’.
      RAPIDX with a design speed of _______kmph, will connect Delhi with the National Capital Region (NCR), including Meerut, Alwar and Panipat.
      1) 178
      2) 136
      3) 129
      4) 182
      5) 150
      Answer-4) 182
      Explanation:
      National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has named India’s first semi high-speed Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) as RAPIDX as it is easy to read and simple to pronounce in various languages.
      i. It also signifies speed and progress, the ‘X’ denotes the next generation technology and the new-age mobility solution.
      ii. RAPIDX, with a design speed of 182 kmph, will connect Delhi with the National Capital Region (NCR), including Meerut, Alwar and Panipat.
      iii. NCRTC also released RAPIDX’s logo with a green leaf symbol highlighting brand’s commitment towards decarbonisation by not only decongesting NCR by reducing the number of vehicles on the road but also by using green energy.

    3. In April 2023, the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag was granted by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I) to several products of Madhya Pradesh (MP).
      Which of the following GI tags are ‘correctly’ matched with the respective district of MP?
      1) Bhedaghat stone craft- Jabalpur
      2) Wrought iron crafts- Dindori
      3) Waraseoni handloom sarees- Balaghat
      4) Both 1 & 2
      5) All 1, 2 & 3
      Answer-5) All 1, 2 & 3
      Explanation:
      The Geographical Indication (GI) Tag has been granted by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I) to several products of Madhya Pradesh (MP), which include 5 handcrafts products, 1 Agricultural product, 1 Food stuff, 1 Textile product.
      • The 5 handicraft products include Gond Painting of Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior Handmade Carpet, Bhedaghat stone craft (Jabalpur), wrought iron crafts (Dindori), and Waraseoni handloom sarees (Balaghat).
      • Sharbati Gehu (wheat which is also called The Golden Grain), registered by the GI Registry in the agricultural product category.
      • Morena Gajak is a popular sweet treat made with jaggery, peanuts and sesame seeds.
      • Ujjain Batik print has received the GI tag in the textile category.

    4. Which Military unit of Indian Government has recently (in April ‘23) conducted a Joint Military Exercise “Ex KAVACH”?
      1) Andaman and Nicobar Command
      2) Central Command
      3) Western Command
      4) Northern Command
      5) Eastern Command
      Answer-1) Andaman and Nicobar Command
      Explanation:
      Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), the first and only Tri-Service theatre command in India, conducted a large-scale Joint Military Exercise “Exercise KAVACH” (Ex KAVACH) involving the assets of the Indian Armed forces – Army, Navy, Air Force, and Indian Coast Guard (ICG) from 23rd February 2023 to 7th April 2023.
      i. The aim of the exercise was to enhance joint warfare capabilities & Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and enhance inter-operability and operational synergy between the forces.
      ii. “Exercise KAVACH” showcased the capabilities and preparedness of the Armed Forces to protect India’s maritime interests and ensure the security of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

    5. In April 2023, RBI notified an enclosed Framework for acceptance of Green Deposits for the Regulated Entities (REs) to promote and develop a green finance ecosystem in India with effect from __________.
      1) 1st September 2023
      2) 1st July 2023
      3) 1st June 2023
      4) 1st August 2023
      5) 1st May 2023
      Answer-3) 1st June 2023
      Explanation:
      The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) notified an enclosed Framework for acceptance of Green Deposits for the Regulated Entities (REs) to promote and develop a green finance ecosystem in India.
      • The framework will come into effect from June 1, 2023.
      i. The framework was set up with the intent to encourage REs to offer green deposits to customers, protect interests of the depositors, support customers to achieve their sustainability agenda, address greenwashing concerns and help augment the flow of credit to green activities/projects.

    6. In April 2023, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) downgraded India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecast to ______ for the financial year 2023-24 from 6.1% in January 2023.
      1) 5.6%
      2) 5.2%
      3) 5.5%
      4) 5.7%
      5) 5.9%
      Answer-5) 5.9%
      Explanation:
      On April 11, 2023, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its bi-annual World Economic Outlook (WEO) 2023 report with a title ‘A Rocky Recovery’ has downgraded India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecast for the financial year 2023-24 by 20 basis points (-0.2%) to 5.9% from 6.1% in January 2023 WEO Update.
      • For FY25, India’s growth projections are cut by 50 basis points (-0.5%) to 6.3% from 6.8% in January 2023 WEO Update.
      • However, India will continue to be the fastest-growing economy in the world.

    7. Which Institute has recently (in April ‘23) signed an MoU with the Weapons and Electronics Systems Engineering Establishment (WESEE), the R&D wing of the Indian Navy to develop secure maritime communications using quantum technologies?
      1) Indian Institute of Sciences
      2) Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
      3) National Institute of Oceanography
      4) Raman Research Institute
      5) CSIR – National Geophysical Research Institute
      Answer-4) Raman Research Institute
      Explanation:
      Bengaluru (Karnataka) based Raman Research Institute (RRI) has partnered with the Indian Navy to develop secure maritime communications using quantum technologies.
      • RRI signed a 5-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Weapons and Electronics Systems Engineering Establishment (WESEE), the Research and Development (R&D) wing of the Indian Navy in this regard.
      i. The MoU between RRI and WESEE comprises a broad umbrella of potential research areas.
      ii. Under this MoU, the Quantum Information and Computing (QuIC) laboratory at RRI along with WESEE will develop solutions in areas that include ship-to-shore communication.

    8. India’s Oldest Billionaire, _________ former chairman emeritus of Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) Group, passed away in April 2023.
      1) Keshub Mahindra
      2) Anuradha Mahindra
      3) Harish Mahindra
      4) Aalika Mahindra
      5) Kailash Chandra Mahindra
      Answer-1) Keshub Mahindra
      Explanation:
      On 12th April 2023, Keshub Mahindra, former chairman emeritus of Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) Group, passed away in Mumbai, Maharashtra, at the age of 99. He was born on 9th October 1923 in Shimla, British India (now in Himachal Pradesh).
      • According to the Forbes’ World’s Billionaires List 2023, Keshub Mahindra was named India’s Oldest Billionaire.
      i. He served as the chairman of the M&M Group from 1963 to 2012. The current Chairman of Mahindra & Mahindra Group is Anand Mahindra.
      ii. He also served as a Member of the Prime Minister’s Council on Trade & Industry from 2004 to 2010.
      iii. In 1987, Keshub Mahindra was awarded the Chevalier de l’Ordre National de la Legion d’honneur (Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honor) by the French Government.

    9. When was the International Day for Street Children (IDSC) 2023 observed across the globe?
      1) 10th April 2023
      2) 8th April 2023
      3) 11th April 2023
      4) 9th April 2023
      5) 12th April 2023
      Answer-5) 12th April 2023
      Explanation:
      International Day for Street Children (IDSC) 2023 observed across the globe on 12th April 2023 to create awareness about the difficulties faced by the children who live on the streets and demand equal rights for them.
      i. The day offers a platform for the street children to speak out and promote their rights.
      ii. The first ever International Day for Street Children was launched by CSC on 12th April 2011.

    10. In April 2023, Union Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 234 development projects worth Rs 5,196 crore in the Azamgarh and Kaushambi districts of _________.
      1) Bihar
      2) Madhya Pradesh
      3) Uttar Pradesh
      4) Maharashtra
      5) Odisha
      Answer-3) Uttar Pradesh
      Explanation:
      On 7th April 2023, Amit Shah, Union Minister of Home Affairs, inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 234 development projects worth Rs 5,196 crore in the Azamgarh and Kaushambi districts of Uttar Pradesh (UP).
      i. Of the total projects, 117 development works worth Rs 4,583 crore rupees are in Azamgarh, UP, and 117 development projects worth Rs 613 crore rupees are in Kaushambi, UP.
      ii. Union Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of the Hariharpur Sangeet Mahavidyalaya at Namdarpur in Azamgarh, UP.
      iii. Apart from unveiling the projects, Union Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Kaushambi Mahotsav-2023 and also unveiled and laid the foundation stone of various development projects at Kaushambi, UP, and also felicitated the winners of “Sansad Khel Spardha”.





RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR