Current Affairs Quiz – January 21 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz– January 21 2023
1. Which district has become first district in country to provide basic documents to all tribal?
a) Kudalur
b) Wayanad
c) Palamedu
d) None of these
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Answer b) Wayanad.
Kerala‘s Wayanad becomes the first district in the country to provide basic documents and facilities such as Aadhaar cards, ration cards, birth/death certificates, election ID cards, bank accounts and health insurance to all tribes people.
2. Who is the new Prime minister of New Zealand?
a) Chris Hipkins
b) Mathew Perry
c) Steve Happac
d) Christopher Buffay
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Answer a) Chris Hipkins.
New Zealand’s former COVID-19 response minister, Chris Hipkins will replace Jacinda Ardern as prime minister.
3. Which Indian brand has placed ninth among the world’s strongest brands, according to the latest report ‘Global 500 – 2023’?
a) Tata
b) Wipro
c) Jio
d) Mahindra
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Answer c) Jio.
‘Jio’ was placed ninth among the world’s strongest brands ahead of brands like EY, Coca Cola, Accenture and Porsche, and behind the likes of Google, YouTube, Deloitte and Instagram.
4. Which bank has bagged the prestigious Inclusive Finance India Awards 2022?
a) Ujjivan small finance bank
b) Jana small finance bank
c) AU small finance bank
d) ESAF Small Finance Bank
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Answer d) ESAF Small Finance Bank.
ESAF Small Finance Bank has bagged the prestigious Inclusive Finance India Awards 2022 for its contributions in advancing the goal of financial inclusion and supporting inclusive growth.
5. Which bank has recently sell its stake in Russian joint venture to SBI for Rs 114 crore?
a) HDFC
b) Canara
c) Axis
d) IDFC
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Answer b) Canara.
Canara Bank said it plans to sell its stake in Russian joint venture Commercial Indo Bank LLC (CIBL) to another venture partner, State Bank of India (SBI), for about Rs 114 crore.
6. Which government has recently launched a scheme called “Welcome Corps” to allow its citizens to offer sanctuaries to refugees?
a) Indian
b) Sri lanka
c) USA
d) China
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Answer c) USA.
The scheme is aimed at expanding the capacity of the US Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) and will help the public cover the costs of refugees arriving in the US.
7. Which insurance company has recently launched LIC Jeevan Azad Plan?
a) SBI Life Insurance
b) Life Insurance Corporation of India
c) HDFC Standard Life Insurance
d) Max Life Insurance
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Answer b) Life Insurance Corporation of India.
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has launched LIC Jeevan Azad Plan. It is a limited period premium payment plan that offers financial support for the family in case of unfortunate death of the life assured during the policy term.
