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Question Bank Current Affairs May - 2023 (Part 3)
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Current Affairs

Question 1Single Answer
Which institution has set up the ‘Agriculture and Market Information System (AMIS)’ ?
  1. A
    FAO
  2. B
    WEF
  3. C
    IMF
  4. D
    World Bank
Question 2Single Answer
Which country hosted the ‘Machines Can See 2023 Summit’ ?
  1. A
    India
  2. B
    USA
  3. C
    Israel
  4. D
    UAE
Question 3Single Answer
Which institution along with Bank for International Settlements (BIS) launched ‘G20 TechSprint’ ?
  1. A
    UIDAI
  2. B
    RBI
  3. C
    SEBI
  4. D
    NITI Aayog
Question 4Single Answer
Who will succeed A M Naik, to become the new Chairman and Managing Director of Larsen & Toubro, effective from October 1, 2023 ?
  1. A
    S N Subrahmanyan
  2. B
    R. Shankar Raman
  3. C
    M. V. Satish
  4. D
    S. V. Desai
Question 5Single Answer
Which of the following space agency collaborated with the Technology corporation, IBM to unveil a new geospatial foundation model to convert a new geospatial foundation model ?
  1. A
    ISRO
  2. B
    NASA
  3. C
    JAXA
  4. D
    ESA
Question 6Single Answer
In May 2023, which of the following ports was conferred the best port award for the year 2022-23 ?
  1. A
    Deendayal Port
  2. B
    Jawaharlal Nehru Port
  3. C
    Paradip Port
  4. D
    Kamarajar Port
Question 7Single Answer
Which edition of the India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol, Indo-Thai CORPAT was held in the Andaman Sea from 3-10 May 2023 ?
  1. A
    34th
  2. B
    36th
  3. C
    35th
  4. D
    37th
Question 8Single Answer
In May 2023, which of the following ministries launched a campaign “Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi” ?
  1. A
    Ministry of Education
  2. B
    Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
  3. C
    Ministry of Food and Public Distribution
  4. D
    Ministry of Women and Child Development
Question 9Single Answer
Which country has returned to Arab League after 11 years ?
  1. A
    Israel
  2. B
    Iran
  3. C
    Syria
  4. D
    UAE
Question 10Single Answer
Akashvani will be the permanent name of which institution ?
  1. A
    All India Radio
  2. B
    TRAI
  3. C
    IAMAI
  4. D
    JMAGC
Question 11Single Answer
Which state announced financial aid of Rs. 10 lakh to discharged patients suffering from the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy ?
  1. A
    Kerala
  2. B
    Goa
  3. C
    Odisha
  4. D
    West Bengal
Question 12Single Answer
Which is the first state to provide digital health cards for children ?
  1. A
    Uttar Pradesh
  2. B
    Assam
  3. C
    West Bengal
  4. D
    Rajasthan
Question 13Single Answer
Which military unit is an auxiliary organization with part-time volunteers, who assist the Indian Army ?
  1. A
    Territorial Army
  2. B
    Friends of Army
  3. C
    Friends of People
  4. D
    Border Volunteers
Question 14Single Answer
The sixth edition of the International Indian Ocean Conference is being held in which country from 12-13 May 2023 ?
  1. A
    India
  2. B
    Sri Lanka
  3. C
    Mauritius
  4. D
    Bangladesh
Question 15Single Answer
In May 2023, who was awarded the first Govind Swarup Lifetime Achievement Award 2023 ?
  1. A
    Prof Jayant V. Narlikar
  2. B
    Anil Kakodkar
  3. C
    A S Kiren Kumar
  4. D
    C. K. Raju
Question 16Single Answer
Which of the following research institutions signed an MoU with AYUSH Ministry for collaborative health research in the field of Integrated Medicine ?
  1. A
    Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
  2. B
    Indian Institute of Science Education and Research
  3. C
    Indian Council of Medical Research
  4. D
    All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health
Question 17Single Answer
What is the theme of International Nurses Day 2023, which is observed on May 12 ?
  1. A
    Our Nurses Our Future
  2. B
    Nurses: A Voice to Lead – A vision for future healthcare
  3. C
    Expanding the roles of nurses in primary health care
  4. D
    Nurses: A Voice to lead – Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
Question 18Single Answer
In May 2023, CDS Unit Citations Award 2021-22 was conferred to 3 Tri-service units for exemplary performance. This award was constituted in which year ?
  1. A
    2021
  2. B
    2022
  3. C
    2020
  4. D
    2019
Question 19Single Answer
Along with COVID - 19, the WHO has declared the end of the public health emergency of international concern of which disease ?
  1. A
    mpox
  2. B
    Kivu Ebola
  3. C
    Zika Virus
  4. D
    Polio
Question 20Single Answer
In May 2023, the Commerce Ministry arm, DGTR, has recommended imposing anti-dumping duties on imports of a specific type of optical fibre from which countries ?
  1. A
    China, South Korea, and Indonesia
  2. B
    Vietnam, Bangladesh, and China
  3. C
    China, South Korea, and Japan
  4. D
    Vietnam, Seychelles, and Singapore
Question 21Single Answer
Which of the following airports the first in India to have a reading lounge ?
  1. A
    Lal Bhadur Shastri International Airport
  2. B
    Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
  3. C
    Chennai International Airport
  4. D
    Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport
Question 22Single Answer
In May 2023, the Reserve Bank of India directed that fees and charge payable in India on forex cards must be denominated and settled in local currency. It includes____.
  1. A
    International Debit Cards
  2. B
    Store Value Cards
  3. C
    Charge Cards & Travel Cards
  4. D
    All of the above
Question 23Single Answer
In May 2023, the Ministry of Finance lowered the threshold limit of e-invoicing from Rs 10 crore to ________.
  1. A
    5 crore
  2. B
    7.5 Crore
  3. C
    2 crore
  4. D
    1 crore
Question 24Single Answer
‘Monlam Chenmo’, an annual Mass Prayer, is observed in which of the following states/UTs ?
  1. A
    Sikkim
  2. B
    Arunachal Pradesh
  3. C
    Assam
  4. D
    Ladakh
Question 25Single Answer
In May 2023, the ISRO successfully commenced testing its semi cryogenic engines at____.
  1. A
    Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu
  2. B
    Bengaluru, Karnataka
  3. C
    Ahmedabad, Gujarat
  4. D
    Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya
Question 26Single Answer
AR Khaleel, who passed away was associated with which of the following sports ?
  1. A
    Cricketer
  2. B
    Footballer
  3. C
    Athlete
  4. D
    Swimming
Question 27Single Answer
In May 2023, which of the following countries has extended a $ 1 billion credit line for sri Lanka by one year, i.e. March 2024 ?
  1. A
    India
  2. B
    USA
  3. C
    Japan
  4. D
    China
Question 28Single Answer
In May 2023, how many Gallantry awards were conferred by President Droupadi Murmu to the personnel of the Armed Forces, CAPF, and State/UT Police during the Defence Investiture Ceremony (Phase-1) in New Delhi ?
  1. A
    102
  2. B
    45
  3. C
    33
  4. D
    37
Question 29Single Answer
In May 2023, PM Narendra Modi has dedicated and laid the foundation stone of various development projects worth over 5,500 core rupees in Nathdwara, which is located in _____.
  1. A
    Gujarat
  2. B
    Uttar Pradesh
  3. C
    Rajasthan
  4. D
    Bihar
Question 30Single Answer
Which of the following state government becomes the first in the country to introduce a Robotics Framework for providing a roadmap to promote a robotic ecosystem in the State ?
  1. A
    Andhra Pradesh
  2. B
    Telangana
  3. C
    Kerala
  4. D
    Gujarat
Question 31Single Answer
In May 2023, ____ became the first Indian State to implement the “Right to walk”.
  1. A
    Gujarat
  2. B
    Kerala
  3. C
    Punjab
  4. D
    Maharashtra
Question 32Single Answer
Which bank has recently (in May ’23) launched a solar financing scheme to offer financial assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) manufacturers ?
  1. A
    ICICI Bank
  2. B
    HDFC Bank
  3. C
    Axis Bank
  4. D
    YES Bank
Question 33Single Answer
Which company has recently (in May ’23) collaborated with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to convert satellite data into high resolution maps using artificial intelligence (AI) technology ?
  1. A
    Google
  2. B
    Oracle Corporation
  3. C
    Accenture
  4. D
    IBM
Question 34Single Answer
When was the United Nations (UN) International Day of Argania 2023 observed across the globe with the theme of “Socio-economic development & sustainability of the Argan ecosystem” ?
  1. A
    10th May 2023
  2. B
    7 th May 2023
  3. C
    9 th May 2023
  4. D
    6th May 2023
Question 35Single Answer
Which state government has recently (in May ’23) approved the ‘Chief Minister’s Skill Upgradation and Global Employment Scheme’ to help youths of the state to pursue careers in foreign nations ?
  1. A
    Gujarat
  2. B
    Uttar Pradesh
  3. C
    Madhya Pradesh
  4. D
    Uttarakhand
Question 36Single Answer
Name the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) that has recently (in May ’23) partnered with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to develop cutting-edge Piezoelectric MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical System) technology sensor for underwater communications.
  1. A
    IIT – Kharagpur
  2. B
    IIT – Guwahati
  3. C
    IIT – Madras
  4. D
    IIT – Bombay
Question 37Single Answer
In May 2023, SEBI allowed the stock exchanges to extend direct market access to FPI for participating in ETCDs. What is the correct expanded from of ETCDs.
  1. A
    Exchange Traded Commodity Derivatives
  2. B
    Endowment Term Commodity Devaluation
  3. C
    Exchange Transaction Commodity Depositor
  4. D
    Easy Traded Commodity Debt
Question 38Single Answer
In May 2023, Union Minister of Ports, Sarbananda Sonowal launched the Green Port Guidelines 2023. These guidelines have been named_____.
  1. A
    Green Maritime India Vision-2030
  2. B
    Harit Nautarni
  3. C
    Green Waterways
  4. D
    Harit Sagar
Question 39Single Answer
Which institution released a report titled ‘Race to Net Zero’ ?
  1. A
    UNEP
  2. B
    UNFCCC
  3. C
    UN ESCAP
  4. D
    WEF
Question 40Single Answer
Which country hosted the First China - Central Asia Summit ?
  1. A
    China
  2. B
    Kazakhstan
  3. C
    Kyrgyzstan
  4. D
    Tajikistan
Question 41Single Answer
Which state/UT launched the ‘Jaganannaku Chebudam programme’?
  1. A
    Andhra Pradesh
  2. B
    West Bengal
  3. C
    Kerala
  4. D
    Odisha
Question 42Single Answer
‘Project - SMART’, which was seen in the news, is associated with which Union Ministries ?
  1. A
    Ministry of Urban Affairs - Railways
  2. B
    Ministry of Agriculture - Rural Development
  3. C
    Ministry of MSME - Commerce and Industry
  4. D
    Ministry of Cooperation - Jal Shakti
Question 43Single Answer
Cyber Surakshit Bharat is the initiative of which institution/Union Ministry ?
  1. A
    NITI Aayog
  2. B
    Ministry of Electronics and IT
  3. C
    NASSCOM
  4. D
    Ministry of Science and Technology
Question 44Single Answer
Who among the following has been appointed as the new CBI director ?
  1. A
    Vardhan Singh
  2. B
    Praveen Sood
  3. C
    Subodh Jaiswal
  4. D
    Atul Karwal
Question 45Single Answer
Who among the following was awarded the best leading actor award at BAFTA 2023 ?
  1. A
    Ben Whishaw
  2. B
    Chaske Spencer
  3. C
    Cillian Murphy
  4. D
    Gary Oldman
Question 46Single Answer
The first ministerial - level meeting of the India-European Union Trade and Technology Council held in _____.
  1. A
    New Delhi
  2. B
    Brussels
  3. C
    Bruges
  4. D
    Mumbai
Question 47Single Answer
In which category, T-HUB (Technology - Hub) has received the National Technology Awards 2023 ?
  1. A
    MSME
  2. B
    Startup
  3. C
    Main
  4. D
    Technology Business Incubator
Question 48Single Answer
Linda Yaccarino has been appointed as the new CEO of _____.
  1. A
    Reddit
  2. B
    Meta
  3. C
    Twitter
  4. D
    Yahoo!
Question 49Single Answer
Make a sequence of Decision-making approach
I. Search for information
II. Problem recognition
III. Selection of alternative
IV. Definition of alternative
Choose the correct option from given below.
  1. A
    I, III, IV and II
  2. B
    II, IV, I and III
  3. C
    II, I, III and IV
  4. D
    II, I, IV and III
Question 50Single Answer
‘Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum’ is to be set up in which state/UT ?
  1. A
    Punjab
  2. B
    New Delhi
  3. C
    Ahmedabad
  4. D
    Mumbai
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