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1) The deposits that have not been claimed for how many years in a bank shall be transferred to the RBI’s ‘Deposit Education and Awareness’ Fund?

(a) 8

(b) 10

(d) 5

(e) 12

2) The National Pension Scheme (NPS) is required for employees of the central and state government who entered the service after which year?

(a) 2002

(b) 2004

(d) 2008

(e) 2001

3) MSMEs have joined forces with the Shell Foundation to launch a $6 million Risk Sharing Facility. How does the RSF relate to India’s Electric Vehicle Mission?

(a) 20@20

(b) 30@30

(d) 50@50

(e) 10@10

4) The NIIF has just put up $600 million in the India-Japan Fund, with the GOI and JBIC as the main investors. How much will India’s contribute to the target fund?

(a) 49%

(b) 48%

(d) 50%

(e) 41%

5) The Union Minister has revealed the estimated how many number of new Ayush hospitals to be established in Assam?

(a) 5

(b) 4

(d) 8

(e) 7

6) What’s the base year for the Index of Industrial Production?

(a) 2010-2011

(b) 2011-2012

(d) 2013-2014

(e) 2009-2010

7) The first offshore wind projects in India to be developed off the coast of Tamil Nadu. How many sites were offered in the first tender?

(a) 5

(b) 6

(d) 8

(e) 9

8) McCarthy’s ouster marked the end of a rollercoaster ride that saw him lead the Republican majority in the lower house of Congress for how many months?

(a) 8

(b) 7

(d) 9

(e) 11

9) The Indo-Pacific region is the focus of the AUKUS Group, a tripartite security alliance established in 2021 by the United Kingdom, Australia, and which country?

(a) China

(b) USA

(d) Norway

(e) Pakistan

10) The Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot, has declared the establishment of three new districts. What is the current number of districts in Rajasthan?

(a) 52

(b) 53

(d) 50

(e) 55

11) Assam is starting a socio-economic survey on Indigenous Muslim communities. Which ones aren’t included?

(a) Goria

(b) Moria

(d) Deshi

(e) Syed

12) Which state government offers a 10% reservation for economically weaker section (EWS) in the justice system and state-run law schools?

(a) Assam

(b) Bihar

(d) Sikkim

(e) Manipur

13) Indian Oil has been exploring alternative co-ventures as part of its goal to reach net zero by which year?

(a) 2045

(b) 2047

(d) 2046

(e) 2048

14) How many independent companies are being demerged by Vedanta Ltd?

(a) 5

(b) 6

(d) 8

(e) 4

15) The government has announced that the gross market borrowing for the 2nd half of FY2023-24 will be around 6.55 lakh crores. How much are the Soverign green bonds worth?

(a) ₹20000 crore

(b) ₹40000 crore

(d) ₹60000 crore

(e) ₹30000 crore

16) Does India need to grow at an annual rate of 8% in order to reach its objective of becoming an advanced economy by what year?

(a) 2045

(b) 2047

(d) 2046

(e) 2048

17) In how many states will Indian Ocean Corporation (IOC) invest more than Rs 2600 crore to construct Greenfield units and expand facilities in northeast?

(a) 5

(b) 4

(d) 2

(e) 6

18) India has been appointed as the 3rd Chair of the Asia-Pacific Institute of Broadcasting Development (AIBD) for a further term of office. How many countries are members of AIBD?

(a) 44

(b) 45

(d) 48

(e) 47

19) Who is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Hindustan Times has been appointed as the Vice-President of the Board of Directors of the PTI?

(a) Aveek Sarkar

(b) Shanth Kumar

(d) Shamsher Roy

(e) VP Singh

20) The National Security Advisor for Mauritius to be appointed by the veteran intelligence officer, Vivek Johri. From what operation has security advisor been launched on Mauritius?

(a) LAL NOORA

(b) LAL MOORA

(d) LAL LOORA

(e) LAL SOORA

21) Google launches Android earthquake alerts system in India. How many types of earthquake alerts are available in India?

(a) 1

(b) 3

(d) 4

(e) 5

22) The government of Uttar Pradesh has signed a contract with a cable car company for a sum of Rs 2.000 crore. Where is the signing of these contract took place?

(a) French

(b) Japan

(d) USA

(e) China

23) Indian Women’s Kabaddi Team Wins Gold Medal For India’s 100th Medal in Hangzhou While defeating which country?

(a) Japan

(b) Iran

(d) USA

(e) Norway

24) When did the Indian Air Force first take off?

(a) 1935

(b) 1945

(d) 1932

(e) 1943

25) In which country was Universal Postal Day established in 1874?

(a) Japan

(b) Germany

(d) Switzerland

(e) Spain

Answers :

1) Answer: B

About ₹35,000 crore unclaimed deposits as of February 2023 were transferred to the RBI by public sector banks (PSBs) in respect of deposits, which were not operated for 10 years or more. SBI tops the list of unclaimed deposits worth ₹8,086 crore, followed by PNB ₹5,340 crore, Canara Bank ₹4,558 crore and Bank of Baroda ₹3,904 crore. The deposits remaining unclaimed for 10 years in a bank are transferred to the ‘Depositor Education and Awareness’ (DEA) Fund maintained by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).The development of the UDGAM portal is a collaborative effort involving Reserve Bank Information Technology Pvt Ltd (ReBIT), Indian Financial Technology & Allied Services (IFTAS), and participating banks.

2) Answer: B

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is in the process of appointing DSP Pension Fund Managers as the 11th fund manager authorised to manage retirement savings within the National Pension System (NPS).NPS is mandatory for central and state government employees who joined the service after 2004, and these employees account for a significant portion of the ₹10.22 lakh crore assets managed under NPS.PFRDA observes October 1st as National Pension System Diwas (NPS Diwas) to promote awareness about the NPS.NPS was introduced by the Central government in April 2004 as an alternative to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS).

3) Answer: B

SIDBI and the UK-based Shell Foundation, known for catalyzing clean energy innovation in Africa and India, will each contribute $3 million to provide a partial credit guarantee to support players in the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem that cater to commercial EV use.The agreed cap for the RSF is 7.5% of the second loss layer, which is expected to unlock approximately $81 million of commercial capital for financing electric vehicle assets.The RSF aligns with India’s EV Mission 30@30 and SIDBI’s Mission 50KEV4ECO, aimed at fostering an ecosystem for 50,000 EVs.RSF serves as an essential tool to provide initial reassurance to lenders operating in emerging, unserved, or underserved segments of the electric vehicle market.

4) Answer: A

This joint initiative signals a key dimension of collaboration between the two countries in an area that is a shared priority viz. climate and environment.This announcement marks NIIF’s first bilateral fund in which the Government of India will contribute 49% of the target fund and JBIC will contribute the remaining 51%.NIIF Limited will manage the fund and JBIC IG (a subsidiary of JBIC) will assist NIIFL in enhancing Japanese investments in India.

5) Answer: C

The Union Minister for Ayush, Ports, Shipping & Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the 50 bedded Ayurvedic Hospital at Sriram Chapori in Majuli. The hospital aims to further strengthen the Ayush healthcare system in the state. The Union Minister also announced that 6 new Ayush hospitals are being planned to be set up in Assam. Among them, four 50-bed hospitals will come up in Kaliabor, Morigaon, Kokrajhar and Baksa, while one 30-bed hospital will come up in Diphu and one 10-bed hospital in Bajali.

6) Answer: B

The output of India’s eight core sectors grew by 12.1 per cent on an annual basis in August.In July, the number stood at 8.4 per cent on an annual basis.The eight core industries comprise 40.27 per cent of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).The eight core sector industries in decreasing order of their weightage: Refinery Products> Electricity> Steel> Coal> Crude Oil> Natural Gas> Cement> Fertilizers.Base Year for IIP is 2011-2012.

7) Answer: C

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) will allocate the seabed sites through auction and will waive off inter-state transmission system (ISTS) charges for developers or generators who commission their offshore wind projects on or before December 31, 2032.Offshore wind power is a type of renewable energy that harnesses the wind’s force at sea to generate electricity. The first tender, floated on, has seven sites on auction spreading 1,443 square kilometres that have been divided into three zones – B, E and G. The total scope of installed offshore wind capacity in these seven sites is 7,215 MW.

8) Answer: D

McCarthy was voted out of the Speaker position by a group of hardline Republican leaders who criticised him for mishandling government spending and budget conflicts since the GOP took control of the House earlier in the year.Additionally, McCarthy faced accusations of making a secret side deal with President Joe Biden regarding providing additional funding to Ukraine.This marked the first instance in history where a House Speaker lost a no-confidence vote.The final vote count for McCarthy’s removal was 216-210, with 8 Republicans voting alongside 208 Democrats in favour of his removal.McCarthy’s removal marked the end of his tumultuous 9-month leadership of the Republican majority in the lower chamber of Congress.

9) Answer: B

United Kingdom awards $4bn contract to build AUKUS nuclear submarines. The AUKUS Group is a trilateral security partnership for the Indo-Pacific region, announced in 2021 by Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.To enhance the collective security and stability of the three countries in the face of rising challenges from China and other actors in the region.AUKUS has two main pillars: Pillar I involves the acquisition and development of conventionally armed nuclear-powered submarines for the Royal Australian Navy. Pillar II focuses on collaboration in advanced capabilities, including technology and information sharing.

10) Answer: B

Rajasthan Chief Minister Shri Ashok Gehlot has announced the establishment of 3 new districts in the state, namely Malpura, Sujangarh, and Kuchman City ahead of the crucial assembly elections.Malpura will be carved out of the existing Tonk district, Sujangarh will be carved out of Churu and Kuchaman will be carved out of Nagaur.With the addition of these three new districts, the total number of districts in the state of Rajasthan has now reached 53.This is the 2nd time this year that the Congress-led government in the state has announced new districts.The high-level committee was headed by former civil servant Ram Lubhya.

11) Answer: C

The Assam government is set to conduct a socio-economic survey focused on the state’s 5 indigenous Muslim communities, namely Goria, Moria, Deshi, Syed, and Jolha to gather data for the upliftment of these communities.To support the development and upliftment of these indigenous Muslim communities across various aspects, including healthcare, education, cultural identity, financial matters, skill development, and women empowerment.The findings from the survey will serve as a guide for the government in implementing comprehensive socio-political and educational development measures for these communities.

12) Answer: B

The Bihar government has announced a 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in judicial services and state-run law colleges and universities.This announcement coincides with the release of the first set of data from Bihar’s caste survey, which was conducted by the government and released on October 2, 2023.The decision to implement this reservation was made during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

13) Answer: D

State-run Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has approved the proposal to form joint venture companies with EverEnviro Resource Management and GPS Renewables to set up compressed biogas (CBG) plants in India. Both the joint ventures are subject to approvals from NITI Aayog, the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) among others.Indian Oil has been looking at joint ventures in the alternative energy space as it aims to achieve net zero by 2046.

14) Answer: B

Billionaire Anil Agarwal’s Vedanta Group unveiled a complete overhaul of its Indian metals, mining, and energy conglomerate, Vedanta Ltd, involving the demerger of its businesses into six independent companies, with a plan to list five of them by FY25. The group also renamed Agarwal’s main promoter group entity,Volcan Investments Ltd, Vedanta Inc.The company’s board approved a ‘pure play asset owner’ business model that will lead to the creation and separate listing of six companies namely Vedanta Aluminium, Vedanta Oil & Gas, Vedanta Power, Vedanta Steel and Ferrous Materials, Vedanta Base Metals and Vedanta Ltd.

15) Answer: A

The government will borrow ₹6.55 lakh crore in the second half of 2023 -24 through dated securities, including ₹20,000 crore through issuance of Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs).The government meets its fiscal deficit mainly through market borrowings.The government had projected gross market borrowing of ₹15.43 lakh crore for 2023-24.Out of Gross Market borrowing of ₹15.43 lakh crore projected for FY 2023-24, the Government of India has decided to borrow the balance amount of ₹6.55 lakh crore (42.45% of ₹15.43 lakh crore) in the second half of the fiscal year 2023-24 (H2: FY 2023-24) through dated securities, including ₹20,000 crore through issuance of Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs).

16) Answer: B

India needs to grow at 8% to achieve its goal of becoming a developed economy by 2047.The World Bank has, in its India Development Update, kept India’s growth forecast for FY24 unchanged at 6.3% despite moderating consumption and challenging global environment.The 6.3% growth forecast for India is still going to be one of the highest growth rates among major economies in the world.

17) Answer: C

Indian oil PSU Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has firmed up plans to pump in over Rs 2,600 crore in setting up several Greenfield units and expanding its facilities across the northeast over the next few years.The board of IOC has already approved various new projects, while some are in the process of getting the nod, with the leading energy firm in talks with the local governments in3 states Meghalaya, Mizoram and Manipur to finalize land parcels for the Greenfield units.

18) Answer: A

India has been re-elected as the President of the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) General Conference (GC) for the 3rd consecutive term.India previously served as the President of the AIBD General Conference for two terms: from 2018 to 2021 and from 2021 to 2023.It is the first time in the history of AIBD that a country will hold the presidency for the 3rd time.92 member organisations from across 44 countries, including 26 government members (countries) represented by 48 broadcasting authorities and broadcasters.

19) Answer: C

K.N. Shanth Kumar, representing The Printers (Mysore) Private Limited., has been elected as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Press Trust of India (PTI) for a one-year term.Shanth Kumar takes over the role of Chairman from Aveek Sarkar, who served as Chairman for two consecutive terms.Praveen Someshwar, the CEO of Hindustan Times, has been elected as the Vice-Chairman of PTI’s Board of Directors

20) Answer: C

The appointment of a National Security Advisor for Mauritius by India has been a practice since 1983. It was initiated following Operation LAL DOORA, a strategic move aimed at preventing a potential coup d’état in the region.India’s involvement in Mauritius goes beyond strategic interests; it is deeply rooted in the demographic composition of the island nation. About 68% of Mauritius’s population has Indian origin, leading to strong cultural and historical ties with India.

21) Answer: C

Search giant Google in consultation with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the National Seismology Center (NSC) and the Ministry of Earth Sciences has launched its Earthquake Alerts System for Android smartphone users in India.The earthquake alerts will be available in Indian languages that are already supported by the Android platform.There are two types of earthquake alerts:

Be Aware Alert:This notification provides advance notice of light shaking and offers additional information upon tapping. It is sent to users experiencing MMI 3 & 4 shaking during an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 or greater.
Take Action Alert:Designed to grab users’ attention before they experience moderate to heavy shaking, this alert prompts immediate action to ensure safety. It is sent to users experiencing MMI 5+ shaking with a magnitude of 4.5 or greater

22) Answer: C

The Uttarakhand government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) of Rs 2,000 crore with the French cable car company POMA ropeways for investment in the state under the Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit in London.The MoU was signed by Uttarakhand’s secretary (industries) Vinay Shankar Pandey on behalf of the state government.The Poma Group has worked in Uttarakhand, having been associated with the Auli ropeway in the Chamoli district of the state. The company is also providing technical support in the Dehradun-Mussoorie ropeway & and Yamunotri ropeway projects.

23) Answer: C

The Indian contingent achieved a historic milestone at the Asian Games, securing their 100th medal with a nail-biting 26-25 victory over Chinese Taipei in the women’s kabaddi final.This remarkable achievement was made even more special as it marked the women’s kabaddi team’s third title win in the continental competition, surpassing their runner-up finish in the previous edition of the Games.This was India’s third gold in women’s kabaddi which was introduced in the 2010 Asian Games. India won gold in the 2010 and 2014 editions but settled for silver in 2018 after losing to Iran in the final.

24) Answer: C

The Indian Air Force Day is celebrated on the 8th of October of every year in India.The Indian Air Force was first established on the 8th October of 1932, so the Indian Air Force Day is celebrated on the 8th of October of every year.The first flight of the Indian Air Force came into being on 1 April 1933. During the Waziristan war against the tribal, the Indian Air Force went into the brave action for the first time.This day is celebrated to raise awareness about the Indian Air Force which works for national security.

25) Answer: D

World Post Day is celebrated on 9th October of every year.Theme for 2023: “Together for Trust: Collaborating for a safe and connected future”World Post Day was first declared by the Universal Postal Union (UPU) Congress in Tokyo, Japan in the year of 1969.World Post Day was observed on 9th October because on this day the Universal Postal Day was started in the year 1874 in Switzerland.The Universal Postal Union started the global revolution in communication and it started the ability to write letters to others in the world.

Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 08th & 09th October 2023

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