Current Affairs 07/07/2023

1.In which year was the demonetization of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 banknotes implemented?

1. 2015
2. 2016
3. 2014
4. 2013

... Answer is 2)
Explanation: The government of India announced the demonetization of ₹ 500 and ₹ 1,000 currency notes with effect from midnight on November 8, 2016. Consequently, the existing ₹ 500 and ₹ 1,000 currency notes ceased to be legal tender from that date.

2.On which date is the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression observed?

1. June 01
2. June 02
3. June 03
4. June 04

... Answer is 4)
Explanation: The International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is an annual United Nations observance held on June 4. It was established on August 19, 1982.

3.Who has taken charge as the new Chairman and Managing Director of Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL)?

1. Suraj Bhan Yadav
2. Amarendu Prakash
3. Nehal Singh
4. None of Above

... Answer is 2)
Explanation: Amarendu Prakash has taken charge as the new Chairman and Managing Director of Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) from May 31. He was previously the Director (In-charge) of SAIL's Bokaro steel plant.

4.On which date is World Bicycle Day celebrated annually?

1. June 02
2. June 01
3. June 03
4. May 31

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: The United Nations General Assembly declared in April 2018 that World Bicycle Day would be observed every year on June 3. The objective is to promote physical and mental health and cultivate a cycling culture in society.

5.Which company has signed an MoU with the Directorate General of Training to train 6,000 students and 200 educators in digital and cybersecurity skills in the country?

1. Microsoft
2. Amazon
3. Google
4. None of above

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: Microsoft has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Directorate General of Training (DGT) under the Ministry of Skills Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) to train 6,000 students and 200 educators in digital and cybersecurity skills in the country.

6.In which state was the Ramayan Mohotsav being organized?

1. Chhattisgarh
2. Karnataka
3. Bihar
4. Andhra Pradesh

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: The National Ramayana Festival, which is being held in Chhattisgarh for the first time, is set to feature several devotional performances based on Ramkatha by Ramayana troupes from 12 states of the country, including Kerala, Karnataka, Odisha, Assam, Goa, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Maharashtra.

7.On which date is International Sex Workers' Day observed?

1. June 05
2. June 04
3. June 03
4. June 02

... Answer is 4)
Explanation: International Sex Workers' Day is observed annually on June 02. The day is celebrated to create awareness about the discrimination and struggles faced by sex workers globally.

8.Which country does Tayyip Erdogan, who has been sworn in for a new term as President, belong to?

1. Turkey
2. Kuwait
3. Haiti
4. None Of Above

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: The Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has taken the oath of office for a new five-year presidential term, extending his rule into a third decade.

9.In which city are the 3rd Khelo India University Games to be concluded?

1. Jaipur
2. Kolkata
3. Varanasi
4. Dehradun

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: The third edition of the Khelo India University Games, organized in four cities of Uttar Pradesh, concluded in Varanasi on Saturday, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath saying such events are taking sports to new heights.

10.Where was the 3rd India-Vietnam Maritime Security Dialogue held?

1. Tamil Nadu
2. Punjab
3. Lucknow
4. New Delhi

... Answer is 4)
Explanation: India and Vietnam recently held the 3rd Maritime Security Dialogue in New Delhi, emphasizing their commitment to maintaining a secure maritime environment in the face of growing Chinese aggression in the region.

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