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Current Affairs Quiz – August 17 2023

1. Who was awarded Harvard University’s George Ledlie Prize for groundbreaking work in economics?
a) Michael Springer
b) Raj Chetty
c) V S Arunachalam
d) Pramod Sawant

2. What is the name of the specialized savings account offered by Canara Bank for pensioners?
a) Retirement Flexi-Saver
b) Senior Citizens’ Advantage
c) Canara Jeevan Dhara
d) Pensioner Prosperity

3. Where was the first-ever night street racing circuit launched in India?
a) Mumbai
b) Bangalore
c) Kolkata
d) Chennai

4. Which campaign was launched by the Government of India to celebrate 75 years of Independence?
a) Amrit Mahotsav Abhiyan
b) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
c) Swatantrata Utsav Campaign
d) Meri Maati Mera Desh Campaign

5. Who was a prominent scientist known for his role in India’s nuclear program and defense capabilities?
a) Michael Springer
b) V S Arunachalam
c) Raj Chetty
d) Pramod Sawant

6. What is the purpose of the USD 40.5 million loan sanctioned by the Asian Development Bank for Meghalaya?
a) Infrastructure development
b) Education reform
c) Healthcare improvement
d) Childhood development and maternal mental health enhancement

7. What is the name of the humanoid robot developed by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology for flying aircraft?
a) RoboPilot
b) SkyBot
c) Pibot
d) AeroHuman

8. What is the name of the Indian Air Force exercise that was postponed to align with foreign participants’ schedules?
a) Operation Tarang Shakti
b) Bastille Day Exercise
c) French Orion Exercise
d) Exercise Jericho

9. Which Indian state became the first to offer free IVF treatment services?
a) Maharashtra
b) Karnataka
c) Goa
d) Tamil Nadu

10. What was Operation Jericho in the context of the Indian Air Force?
a) A humanitarian mission
b) A disaster relief operation
c) An anti-terrorism operation
d) The IAF’s involvement in quelling the Mizo Rebellion