Current Affairs 11/07/2023

1.Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has launched which app as a competitor to Twitter?

1. Threads
2. Meta
3. Fandom
4. Alpha

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: Facebook's parent company, Meta, has introduced an app named Threads as a rival to Twitter. This app targets users seeking an alternative to the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, which has undergone frequent changes.

2. Which space agency owns the heavy-lift rocket Ariane-5, which launches into space?

1. NASA
2. ISRO
3. ESA
4. None of Above

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: Ariane-5, the heavy-lift rocket, belongs to the European Space Agency (ESA). On its final mission, the rocket launched two telecoms satellites into space, concluding its three-decade-long career of enabling European access to space.

3.Which state did Bihar surpass as the state with the highest microlending borrowings?

1. West Bengal
2. Tamil Nadu
3. Maharashtra
4. None OF Above

... Answer is 2)
Explanation: According to a report released on Wednesday, June 5, Bihar has overtaken Tamil Nadu to become the state with the highest microlending borrowings in India as of March 2023.

4.Who has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Planning Standards Board of India?

1. Deepak Patel
2. Sudhir Mishra
3. Krishan Mishra
4. Rajat Duhan

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: The Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) of India has appointed Krishan Mishra as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), starting from 1st August 2023.

5.Which country received the torch of Startup 20 from India?

1. Brazil
2. New Zealand
3. Netherlands
4. None of Above

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: During the closing ceremony, India officially handed over the torch of Startup 20 to Brazil, the next G20 presidency country. Brazil has committed to continuing the Startup20 initiative in 2024.

6.When is World Chocolate Day celebrated worldwide?

1. July 10
2. JULY 11
3. July 07
4. July 12

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: Every year, on the 7th of July, people around the world come together to celebrate World Chocolate Day.

7.Which Navratna company has received an award in the category "Timely Payments (CPSEs)" for the year 2023?

1. BHEL
2. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
3. NLC India Limited
4. Gas Authority of India Limited

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: NLC India Limited, a Navratna company under the Ministry of Coal, has been honoured with the GeM award in the category "Timely Payments (CPSEs)" for the year 2023. This recognition acknowledges the company's exceptional contribution towards improving the reliability of e-market practices, aligning with the vision of GeM. NLCIL joined and registered on the GeM portal in 2017.

8.Which state/UT is associated with the 'EKAMRA project'?

1. Odisha
2. Assam
3. Bihar
4. None of Above

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: Odisha CM laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of areas around the 11th-century Lingaraj Temple.

9.Which state/UT launched India's first chatbot for people in mental distress?

1. Nagaland
2. Meghalaya
3. Jammu & Kashmir
4. Tripura

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: India's first Tele-MANAS (Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States) chatbot was launched in Jammu & Kashmir.

10.Which country does Stan Wawrinka, who was defeated by Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon Tennis championship, belong to?

1. South Africa
2. Spain
3. Singapore 4. Switzerland

... Answer is 4)
Explanation: Reigning champion Novak Djokovic beat old rival Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland. In Tennis, reigning champion Novak Djokovic beat old rival Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland to reach the last 16 and move closer to an eighth men's singles Wimbledon title.

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