Current Affairs 13/07/2023

1.With which company/organization did the Ministry of Defence sign a contract for the procurement of two Dornier Aircraft for the Indian Coast Guard?

1. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
2. Reliance Industries Limited
3. Defence Research and Development Organisation
4. ADANI Enterprises

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the procurement of two Dornier Aircraft for the Indian Coast Guard.

2. In which country was the 34th International Biology Olympiad held, where India emerged as the overall winner?

1. Ukraine
2. USA
3. UAE
4. None of Above

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: India achieved a remarkable victory as the overall winner at the 34th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) held in Al Ain, UAE from 2-11 July.

3.Which bank has appointed Abhijit Chakravorty as CEO?

1. PNB
2. SBI
3. HDFC
4. None OF Above

... Answer is 2)
Explanation: SBI Cards & Payment Services (SBI Card), the country’s largest pure-play credit card issuer, has appointed Abhijit Chakravorty as MD & CEO.

4.India and which country will jointly host a two-day ‘India-Africa International Millet Conference' on 30 - 31 August 2023?

1. Australia
2. France
3. Kenya
4. Nepal

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: India and Kenya will come together to co-host the 'India-Africa International Millet Conference' scheduled for 30 - 31 August 2023.

5.When is NABARD Foundation Day celebrated?

1. July 12
2. July 11
3. July 18
4. None of Above

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) celebrated its 42nd Foundation Day on July 12, 2023.

6.Recently, the third meeting of the G-20 Culture Working Group commenced in which city?

1. Kolkata
2. Punjab
3. Hampi
4. Hyderabad

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: The 3rd G20 Culture Group (CWG) meeting began from 9th July to 12th July 2023 in Hampi, Karnataka.

7.With which country has India started trade settlements in local currencies?

1. Nepal
2. Egypt
3. Tanzania
4. Russia

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar informed that India and Tanzania have begun trade settlements in local currencies.

8.Which bank has been felicitated for The Best Performance in CASA-India at ICC Emerging Asia Banking Conclave & Awards 2022?

1. J&K Bank
2. Disha Microfin Pvt Ltd
3. Ujjivan Financial Services Pvt Ltd
4. None of Above

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: J&K Bank has been felicitated for The Best Performance in CASA-India (1st Runner up in the Small Bank Category) at ICC Emerging Asia Banking Conclave & Awards 2022.

9.Which company has won the Insurer Innovation Award 2023 for the APAC region at the 8th World Digital Insurance Awards?

1. Aviva Life Insurance
2. Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance
3. Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
4. Bharti AXA Life Insurance

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance has been awarded the Insurer Innovation Award 2023 for the APAC region at the 8th World Digital Insurance Awards, hosted by TDI - The Digital Insurer.

10.The International Maritime Organisation's headquarters is located in:

1. Paris
2. Spain
3. Singapore 4. London

... Answer is 4)
Explanation: The International Maritime Organisation agreed on a "flexible" net zero target of 2050 for the global shipping industry. The IMO is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

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