Current Affairs 31/05/2023

1.In which state has the Mission Har Shikhar Tiranga been inaugurated?

1. Himachal Pradesh
2. Arunachal Pradesh
3. Uttar Pradesh
4. Andhra Pradesh

... Answer is 2)
Explanation: The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh flagged off the Mission Har Shikhar Tiranga from NIMAS (National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports), Dirang.

2.Which country ranked first in economist Steve Hanke's 'Annual Misery Index-2022'?

1. Afghanistan
2. Japan
3. Australia 4. Zimbabwe

... Answer is 4)
Explanation: Zimbabwe has emerged as the most miserable country on renowned economist Steve Hanke's Annual Misery Index-2022 (HAMI).

3.Who has been appointed as MD & CEO of Tata Chemicals Board?

1. Kartikey Singh
2. R Mukundan
3. Harish Chandra
4. None of Above

... Answer is 2)
Explanation: Tata Chemicals’ board has re-appointed R Mukundan as MD & CEO for a further term of five years, effective from 26 November 2023.

4.Which city has become the first Municipal Corporation to use CBDC?

1. Noida
2. Kanpur
3. Patna
4. Lucknow

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: On May 23, 2023, the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Municipal Commissioner of Patna Municipal Corporation in Bihar launched the digital currency E-Rupee generated by the Reserve Bank of India. This digital currency will now be used in the entire Patna Municipal Corporation area.

5. In which state has the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $141.12 million loan agreement with India for the development of an Industrial Corridor?

1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Gujarat
3. Tripura
4. Odisha

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Indian government have recently signed a loan agreement worth $141.12 million to support the development of high-quality internal infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh (AP).

6.Which country has taken its case to a WTO dispute panel over import duties on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)?

1. India
2. Germany
3. France
4. Singapore

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: India has brought its dispute regarding import duties on certain information and technology products to the World Trade Organization's (WTO) apex dispute resolution body, the Appellate Body, as they are deemed inconsistent with global trade norms.

7.Which country is restoring full diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia and appointing new ambassadors, thereby ending a dispute that began in 2018?

1. Japan
2. Nepal
3. Sydney 4. Canada

... Answer is 4)
Explanation: Saudi Arabia and Canada are restoring full diplomatic ties and appointing new ambassadors, bringing an end to a dispute that originated in 2018.

8.Tata Group has been ranked at which place in the list of Boston Consulting Group's Most Innovative Companies?

1. 20th
2. 2th
3. 10th
4. 50th

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: The Tata Group, one of India's top conglomerates, has been ranked 20th in Boston Consulting Group's survey of the 50 Most Innovative Companies Globally.

9.Which state has launched the 'Shasan Prayog Dari' initiative to make government schemes and services accessible to the public?

1. Punjab
2. Assam
3. Maharashtra
4. Sikkim

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: The Government of Maharashtra has launched the 'Shasan Prayog Dari' initiative to make the benefits of government schemes and services accessible to the public.

10.In which country has the Popocatepetl volcano erupted?

1. Japan
2. Finland
3. Switzerland 4. Mexico

... Answer is 4)
Explanation: The Popocatepetl volcano has erupted southeast of the Mexican capital. There were fierce explosions in the years 1994 and 2000.

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