Current Affairs 24th July 2023 : Daily GK Update in English
1. After late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who is the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the UAE?
A. Atal Behari Vajpayee
B. Manmohan Singh
C. V P Singh
D. Narendra Modi
Answer [D] Narendra Modi
2. Which institution released the ‘National Multidimensional Poverty Index’?
A. RBI
B. NSO
C. NITI Aayog
D. NABARD
Answer [C] NITI Aayog
3. Synchro, which was seen in the news, is associated with which sports?
A. Shooting
B. Swimming
C. Archery
D. Cricket
Answer [B] Swimming
4. Which state has announced toe establish ‘CM Rise’ schools?
A. Gujarat
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Assam
Answer [B] Madhya Pradesh
5. What is the brand name of the subsidized chana dal sold by the Ministry of Food and Consumer Affairs?
A. India Dhal
B. Bharat Dhal
C. Janata Dhal
D. Antyodaya Dhal
Answer [B] Bharat Dhal
6. In July 2023, the Haryana Government appointed nodal officials to facilitate the Ministry of Railways for the prompt execution of which national project?
A. PM-KISAN – Direct Income Support Scheme
B. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan – Clean India Mission
C. Make In India – Manufacturing Initiative
D. PM Gati Shakti – National Master Plan
Answer [D] PM Gati Shakti – National Master Plan
7. In July 2023, who amongst the following signed the Letter of Intent between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of the Republic of Argentina?
A. Narendra Modi and Alberto Fernandez
B. Jorge Taiana and C B Ananthakrishnan
C. Amit Shah and Jorge Taiana
D. Bhupendra Yadav and Alberto Fernandez
Answer [B] Jorge Taiana and C B Ananthakrishnan
8. In July 2023 the India Meteorological Department (IMD, has recently introduced the Heat Index on an experimental basis across the entire country, including which state?
A. Maharashtra
B. Kerala
C. Rajasthan
D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer [D] Andhra Pradesh
9. In July 2023 the Ministry of Culture and Canara Bank recently signed an MoU to provide financial assistance under which scheme?
A. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)
B. Scheme for Financial Assistance for Veteran Artists
C. Digital India – Technology Implementation Plan
D. Make in India – Manufacturing Initiative
Answer [B] Scheme for Financial Assistance for Veteran Artists
10. The ‘One District One Product’ Wall was recently inaugurated by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in collaboration with which state government?
A. Maharashtra
B. Rajasthan
C. Gujarat
D. Karnataka
Answer [C] Gujarat
11. In July 2023, who among the following was honoured with the prestigious Eni Award 2023?
A. Prof. T. Pradeep
B. Dr. P Anbarasan
C. Dr. Archita Patnaik
D. Dr. Arnab Rit
Answer [A] Prof. T. Pradeep
12. In July 2023, who among the following has been appointed as the Cement Manufacturing’ Association (CMA)?
A. Parth Jindal
B. Anushree Jasani
C. Neeraj Akhoury
D. Sarika Jhunjhunwala
Answer [C] Neeraj Akhoury
13. In July 2023, Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC) and Nokia joined hands to establish a 5G skill development CoE at Kaushalya – The Skills University, located in _____.
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Gujarat
C. Rajasthan
D. Bihar
Answer [B] Gujarat
14. In July 2023, Australia’s state of Victoria has withdrawn from hosting the ________Commonwealth Games (CWG).
A. 2024
B. 2026
C. 2028
D. 2030
Answer [B] 2026
15. ‘Northern Interaction-2023’, a Joint Military Drills, would be held between China and _____.
A. Russia
B. Japan
C. Sri Lanka
D. Bangladesh
Answer [A] Russia
16. In July 2023, India and ____- are working on a real-time payment mechanism and trading in local currencies and also launched an Economic and Financial Dialogue.
A. Indonesia
B. France
C. UAE
D. Oman
Answer [A] Indonesia
17. In July 2023, IRDAI selected Tata AIG General Insurance as the lead non-life insurer for which of the following states?
A. Bihar
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Telangana
D. Maharashtra
Answer [D] Maharashtra
18. Chashma-V nuclear plant, in the news recently, is located in which of the following countries?
A. Pakistan
B. Sri Lanka
C. Nepal
D. China
Answer [A] Pakistan
19. According to data, released in July 2023, India’s overall exports (Merchandise and Services combined) in June 2023 are estimated to be _____.
A. USD 50.21 Billion
B. USD 67.12 Billion
C. USD 30.45 Billion
D. USD 60.09 Billion
Answer [D] USD 60.09 Billion
20. In July 2023, Union cabinet approved the bill to include the National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE) in Mumbai as the _____ Indian Institute of Management (IIM) of India.
A. 21st
B. 22nd
C. 23rd
D. 24th
Answer [A] 21st