Current Affairs 20th July 2023 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which country is the host of ‘ASEAN Countries Conference on Traditional Medicines’?
A. Thailand
B. India
C. Sri Lanka
D. Myanmar
Answer [B] India
2. Which country organized the ‘Op Southern Readiness 2023’ exercise?
A. India
B. Sri Lanka
C. Seychelles
D. Maldives
Answer [C] Seychelles
3. Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved procurement 26 Rafale Marine aircraft from which country?
A. Germany
B. France
C. Israel
D. Russia
Answer [B] France
4. Which institution has developed the book titled ‘Healthy Recipes for Defence’?
A. NABARD
B. FCI
C. FAO
D. FSSAI
Answer [D] FSSAI
5. Kaas Plateau, which was seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?
A. Kerala
B. Karnataka
C. Maharashtra
D. Goa
Answer [C] Maharashtra
6. The fourth edition of the G20 Energy Transitions Working Group meeting is being organized in which of the following Indian cities on 19th July 2023?
A. Maharashtra
B. Goa
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Kerala
Answer [B] Goa
7. According to the ADB (Asian Development Bank) report, released in July 2023, India would grow at _____ in 2023-24.
A. 6.4%
B. 7.5%
C. 6.7%
D. 5.7%
Answer [A] 6.4%
8. Who among the following has authored the book titled ‘Tree & Serpent: Early Buddhist Art in India?
A. Julia Fox
B. John Guy
C. Vidya Dehejia
D. James Stevenson
Answer [B] John Guy
9. In July 2023, which of the following organizations bagged orders worth Rs 800 crore from the Indian Army for the delivery of specialized vehicles?
A. L&T
B. Ashok Leyland
C. Tata Motors
D. SML Isuzu
Answer [B] Ashok Leyland
10. Which of the following countries topped the Henley Passport Index 2023, published by Henley & Partners?
A. India
B. Germany
C. Italy
D. Singapore
Answer [D] Singapore