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1) In which year has the new Curlec payment gateway will serve more than 5,000 businesses with a target of Malaysian ringgits 10 billion in annualized gross transaction value (GTV)?

(a) 2024

(b) 2025

(d) 2035

(e) 2040

2) Which bank has recently (July 2023) launched MasterCard & Club Vistara for new travel credit card to Redefine Travel Experiences?

(a) HDFC Bank

(b) IDFC first Bank

(d) Axis Bank

(e) ICICI Bank

3) Max Life Insurance partnered with which bank to offer comprehensive range of life insurance solutions?

(a) DCB Bank

(b) Axis Bank

(d) DSB Bank

(e) ICICI Bank

4) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is planning to increase CBDC transactions by introducing QR codes. Expand “D” in CBDC.

(a) Digital

(b) Direct

(d) Demand

(e) Debit

5) Which ministry inaugurated,National Mega Conclave on FPO in the cooperative sector and released the action plan for the formation of 1100 new FPOs by PACS in New Delhi?

(a) Ministry of Home Affairs

(b) Ministry of Defence

(d) Ministry of Power

(e) Ministry of Rural development

6) In which city, the India Government Mint has celebrated its 120th anniversary with commemorative souvenir coins?

(a) Bengaluru

(b) Hyderabad

(d) Warangal

(e) Kurnool

7) Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with French President witnessed the Bastille Day Parade in Paris, France. Who is the President of France?

(a) Charles Jospeh

(b) Emmanuel Macron

(d) Elisa Borne

(e) Michel Macron

8) By which financial year,the Ministry of Coal has set a target to achieve coal gasification of 100 Million Tonne (MT) coal?

(a) 2025

(b) 2030

(d) 2035

(e) 2050

9) Jammu and Kashmir has launched Mobile-Dost-App for mobile-based delivery of citizen-centric services with the support of which state government?

(a) Gujarat

(b) Rajasthan

(d) Haryana

(e) Chandigarh

10) National Law University Delhi has launched Eklavya -A Research Affiliate Programme. The name Eklavya derived from which Indian epic tale?

(a) Ramayana

(b) Mahabharata

(d) Manimekalai

(e) Kiratarjuniya.

11) In which state, the International Financial Services Centers Authority (IFSCA) and PIEDS BITS Pilani, have signed a MoU at BITS Pilani PIEDS Finxcelerator, Pilani Campus?

(a) Uttarakhand

(b) Tripura

(d) West Bengal

(e) Rajasthan

12) The Central Government has appointed Justices Ujjal Bhuyan, SV Bhatti as 2 new Supreme Court judges. Ujjal Bhuyan belongs to which state?

(a) Uttarakhand

(b) Tripura

(d) West Bengal

(e) Rajasthan

13) Under which article of the constitution the Acting Chief Justice can be appointed by President of India?

(a) Article 126

(b) Article 270

(d) Article 240

(e) Article 175

14) Sheikh Talal Fahad Al-Sabah elected as the new President of Olympic Council of Asia(OCA). The 42^nd OCA assembly held in which country?

(a) Canada

(b) UAE

(d) Italy

(e) Pakistan

15) Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) regional office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Who is the present MD of HAL?

(a) Giridhar Singh

(b) R. Sunil Kumar

(d) C.B. Anathakrishnan

(e) N. Karthikrishna

16) Recently (July 2023),in how many locations the Union Minister of Ports Sarbananda Sonowal,
inaugurated the ‘Sagar Sampark’ Differential Global Navigation Satellite System (DGNSS)?

(a) 7

(b) 6

(d) 8

(e) 5

17) India’s six-person team won two gold medals at the 64th International Mathematical Olympiad in 2023 in Japan. How many countries participated in the event?

(a) 110

(b) 95

(d) 112

(e) 105

18) On July 15th World Youth Skills Day 2023 is celebrated to mention the significance of developing skills among young people worldwide. In which year, the first youth skill day was celebrated?

(a) 2000

(b) 2015

(d) 2016

(e) 2014

19) In which country the first International Mathematical Olympiad was held in 1959?

(a) USA

(b) France

(d) Romania

(e) China

20) How many members are there in National Olympic Committee?

(a) 46

(b) 35

(d) 45

(e) 53

Answers :

1) Answer: B

India’s fintech giant and leading Full-Stack Payments, and Business Banking Platform, Razorpay, launched its first international Payment Gateway in Malaysia for the Malaysian market with Curlec, now known as ‘Curlec By Razorpay’. The new Curlec payment gateway will serve more than 5,000 businesses with a target of Malaysian ringgits 10 billion in annualized gross transaction value (GTV) by 2025. Currently, Curlec serves more than 700 businesses in Malaysia such as Tune Protect, CTOS, Courts, Mary Kay, and The National Kidney Foundation.

2) Answer: B

IDFC FIRST Bank has collaborated with Club Vistara and Mastercard to introduce a travel credit card. It is designed to provide exciting travel and lifestyle-related offers to cardholders. The new card will combine seamless banking services with numerous travel benefits. Joining Benefits: A free Premium Economy flight ticket along with an upgrade voucher. Tiered Annual Rewards: Unlock free tickets basis the cumulative annual spending on the card.

3) Answer: A

Max Life Insurance Company has partnered with DCB Bank to provide a variety of life insurance products, including term, savings, and retirement plans, allowing them to protect their financial future and expand their investment portfolio.To empower DCB Bank’s customers by providing them with innovative and flexible life insurance products that cater to their needs. The business tie-up will offer bank customers access to Max Life’s protection and long-term savings solutions, offering financial stability for themselves and their families

4) Answer: A

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is planning to increase Central Bank digital currency (CBDC) transactions by introducing QR codes. To reach 1 million transactions through CBDC per day by the end of the current calendar year. At present, banks process 5,000-10,000 transactions per day. For promoting CBDC transactions, RBI has instructed banks to make UPI QR codes interoperable for e-rupee payments. The e-rupee was introduced by RBI on 1 December 2022 on a pilot basis for retail transactions.

Reserve Bank of India’s deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar stated that Customers will be able to use QR codes of the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) network for CBDC transactions by the end of July 2023.

5) Answer: A

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the National Mega Conclave on FPO in the cooperative sector and released the action plan for the formation of 1100 new FPOs by PACS in New Delhi.Minister of Cooperation said that about 65 per cent of the people in India are directly engaged in agriculture and allied activities, and about 55 per cent of the workforce is engaged in agriculture and allied activities. The government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has provided loans of over Rs. 127 crore to FPOs so far, which is in addition to Rs. 6,900 crores. In tribal districts, 922 FPOs have been formed for work related to forest produce.

6) Answer: B

The 120th anniversary of the India Government Mint has been celebrated in Hyderabad with commemorative souvenir coins.These souvenir coins were crafted of silver and copper and serve as a tribute to the rich legacy and contributions of the India Government Mint in the field of coinage and minting.Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Ltd (SPMCIL) Chairman and Managing Director SK Sinhareleased the commemorative coins and said the India Government Mint in Hyderabad has been at the forefront of producing high-quality coins and other minted products for over a century.

7) Answer: B

He is the 25^th and present president of France. Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with French President Emmanuel Macron witnessed the Bastille Day Parade in Paris. Mr Modi attended the parade as the Guest of Honour. A tri-services Indian armed forces contingent participated in it, including IAF aircraft. French National Day, or Bastille Day occupies a special place in French consciousness. This day commemorates the Storming of the Bastille Prison in 1789 during the French Revolution. The French President will host the State Banquet at the iconic Louvre Museum.

8) Answer: B

The Ministry of Coal has set a target to achieve coal gasification of 100 Million Tonne (MT) coal by FY 2030 reflecting the government’s commitment to harnessing the power of coal gasification. To promote Coal/Lignite gasification projects for both Government Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and the Private Sector with an outlay of Rs 6,000 crores. The proposal incorporates a comprehensive set of measures that capitalize on natural resources and demonstrate the financial and technical feasibility of coal gasification. This initiative is set to meet the future energy needs of the country while stimulating other sectors.

9) Answer: D

The app was developed by the IT (Information Technology) department of J&K with the support from the Haryana Government.Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta launched Mobile Dost App in sync with the vision of Apka Mobile HamaraDaftar. To empower the people of Jammu & Kashmir by providing a comprehensive platform to access all the Government to Citizen Services (G2C) directly from their mobile devices.

10) Answer: B

Eklavya is a name derived from a character in the Indian epic Mahabharata, whose tale signifies exemplary discipleship and a quest for knowledge. The National Law University (NLU), Delhi launched Eklavya – a ‘Research Affiliate’ programme, under its new academic initiatives. The Eklavya Programme is being coordinated by the Dean’s Office of Research, Planning & Strategic Development.To strengthen NLU Delhi’s commitment to collaboration by involving individuals without traditional law degrees and drawing upon their expertise and diverse perspectives.

11) Answer: E

International Financial Services Centers Authority (IFSCA) and PIEDS BITS Pilani, have signed a MoU at BITS Pilani PIEDS Finxcelerator, Pilani Campus in Rajasthan. The IFSCA is responsible for the development and regulation of international financial services, including that of the insurance sector, in the IFSC, which is treated as a separate international financial jurisdiction, distinct from the rest of India. IFSCA aims to develop a strong global connection and focus on the needs of the Indian economy as well as to serve as an international financial platform at the regional/ global level.

12) Answer: C

Telangana Chief Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Kerala Chief Justice S Venkatanarayana Bhatti were appointed by the President of India Droupadi Murmu as Supreme Court judges.The appointments came within a week of the Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, recommending their names to the government. With the 2 new appointments, the judicial strength of the apex court has gone up to 33, leaving only one vacancy vacant. This is, notably, the 11th appointment to the top court made in 2023.

13) Answer: A

The Acting Chief Justice is to be appointed by the President under Article 126 of the Constitution. The Supreme Court, consisting of the Chief Justice of India and up to 33 fellow judges, has extensive powers in terms of original, appellate, and advisory jurisdiction. Supreme Court judges retire at the age of 65. Headquarters of supreme court New Delhi, Delhi, India. The Supreme Court of India came into existence on 28 January 1950.

14) Answer: C

Sheikh Talal Fahad Al Ahmad Al-Sabah was elected the new President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) from 2023-2027 at the 42nd OCA General Assembly in Bangkok, Thailand. Sheikh Talal received 24 of the 44 votes cast, while the OCA Director General, Mr. Husain Al-Musallam, received 20. The OCA is a governing body of sports in Asia. OCA in partnership with Asian Sports Federation (AESF) announced the “Road to Asian Games” campaign for the 2022 Asian Games.

15) Answer: D

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is a government-owned corporation involved in the design, fabrication, and assembly of aircraft, jet engines, and helicopters. Established in 23 December 1940; Headquarters at Bangalore, Karnataka; Chairperson & MD was CB Anathakrishnan. The regional office will boost the defence industrial collaboration between India and Malaysia and serve as a hub for the HAL’s engagement with the South-East Asian region.

16) Answer: B

The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated the ‘Sagar Sampark’ Differential Global Navigation Satellite System (DGNSS) in New Delhi, Delhi to strengthen the maritime sector in India. ‘SAGARSAMPARK’DGNSS has been launched at 6 locations under the Directorate General of Lighthouses And Lightships (DGLL) in the field of Radio Aids to Marine Navigation.DGNSS is a terrestrial-based enhancement system which corrects the errors and inaccuracies in the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS).

17) Answer: D

The Indian team also managed to get two Silver and two bronze medals and finished 9th out of 112 countries. The six-member Indian team secured two gold medals at the 64th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) 2023 held in Chiba, Japan. The event took place from the 2nd to the 13th of July. This is the fourth time India secured a position in the top 10. The final team is selected through various stages of the National Olympiad Examination conducted by HBCSE.

18) Answer: B

The first World Youth Skills Day was celebrated on July 15, 2015.The day intends to “raise awareness on the importance of investing in youth skills development” with that in mind. The theme for World Youth Skills Day 2023 is “Skilling teachers, trainers and youth for a transformative future”. World Youth Skills Day was created by the United Nations General Assembly on November 11, 2014, through a resolution initiated by Sri Lanka, and supported by some other countries.

19) Answer: D

The International Mathematical Olympiad is a mathematical olympiad for pre-university students and is the oldest of the International Science Olympiads. It is one of the most prestigious mathematical competitions in the world. The first IMO was held in Romania in 1959. It has since been held annually, except in 1980. The 64th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) 2023 held in Chiba, Japan.

20) Answer: D

The OCA is a governing body of sports in Asia. A 45 member National Olympic Committees. OCA in partnership with Asian Sports Federation (AESF) announced the “Road to Asian Games” campaign for the 2022 Asian Games. Recently, Sheikh Talal Fahad Al Ahmad Al-Sabah was elected the new President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) from 2023-2027 at the 42nd OCA General Assembly in Bangkok, Thailand.

Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 15th July 2023

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