Current Affairs Quiz – April 17 & 18 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz– April 17 & 18 2023
1. World Hemophilia Day is observed on______________.
a) April 15
b) April 16
c) April 17
d) April 18
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Answer c) April 17.
The theme for World Hemophilia Day 2023 is “Access for All: Prevention of Bleeds as the Global Standard of Care.”
2. Nandini Gupta Crowned Femina Miss India 2023, belongs to which state?
a) Maharastra
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Odisha
d) Rajastan
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Answer d) Rajastan
At an extravagant event held in Manipur’s Imphal, Nandini Gupta has been honoured with Femina Miss India 2023 title. This 19-year-old girl hails from Kota, Rajasthan and is crowned at the 59th edition of the big national beauty show.
3. Aman Sehrawat clinched India’s first gold medal, is associated with_______________.
a) Boxing
b) Wrestling
c) Weight-lifting
d) None of these
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Answer b) Wrestling
Aman Sehrawat clinched India’s first gold medal at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2023 in Astana, Kazakhstan. Sehrawat topped the podium in men’s 57 kg freestyle category on the penultimate day of the competition.
4. Who has become the fastest player to take 100 wickets in IPL?
a) Ravindra Jadeja
b) Kagiso Rabada
c) Mahindr Shah
d) None of these
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Answer b) Kagiso Rabada
During a match between Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans at IS Bindra Stadium, Kagiso Rabada achieved a significant milestone by taking his 100th wicket in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
5. India’s First Apple Store Opens at______________.
a) Mumbai
b) Chennai
c) New Delhi
d) Hyderabad
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Answer a) Mumbai
Apple Stores finally reached Indian land as the company opened its first-ever retail store in the country at Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex. The store opening was scheduled for today i.e. April 18, 2023, and fans have been joyfully present since morning.
6. Which country has become the biggest narco-state in the world?
a) Syria
b) Yemen
c) Iran
d) Afghanistan
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Answer a) Syria
Syria, a Western Asian Country has been announced as the biggest narco-state in the world. The nation is reported to manufacture and even deal in an illegal drug called Captagon. Many countries have banned these hazardous pills owing to global smuggling.
7. World Heritage Day is observed on______________.
a) April 15
b) April 16
c) April 17
d) April 18
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Answer d) April 18.
World Heritage Day highlights a different theme each year that centers around a specific aspect of cultural heritage. The 2023 theme is “Heritage Changes.”
8. Which state has become first to adopted Water Budget to tackle problem of summer water shortage?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Kerala
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Maharastra
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Answer b) kerala
An abundance of rivers, streams, backwaters and a good amount of rainfall contribute to the lush greenery in Kerala, many parts of which yet face acute water scarcity when it comes to the summers.
9. Raj Subramaniam honoured with Pravasi Bharatiya Samman, who is the CEO of_______________.
a) Swiggy
b) Myntra
c) FedEx
d) Ajio
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Answer c) FedEx
This award is the highest civilian recognition bestowed by India upon individuals of Indian descent and Indian diaspora.
10. Who has been appointed as interim MD and CEO of Karnataka Bank?
a) Aravindh manimaran
b) Ajay Kumara
c) Sekhar Rao
d) Abhay Krishna
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Answer c) Sekhar Rao
The duration of the appointment is for three months, starting from April 15, 2023, or until the appointment of a regular managing director and chief executive officer, whichever comes first, as stated in a filing with the stock exchange
