Current Affairs Quiz – May 22 & 23 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz– May 22 & 23 2023
1. World Metrology Day is observed on_____________.
a) May 18
b) May 19
c) May 20
d) May 21
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Answer c) May 20
The theme for World Metrology Day 2023 is Measurements supporting the global food system.
2. India observed the National Anti-Terrorism Day is observed on_____________.
a) May 18
b) May 19
c) May 20
d) May 21
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Answer d) May 21
India observes the National Anti-Terrorism Day on May 21 every year. The day is observed to commemorate the death of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, who was assassinated on this day in 1991.
3. International Day for Biological Diversity is observed on_____________.
a) May 18
b) May 19
c) May 21
d) May 22
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Answer d) May 22
The theme for International Day for Biological Diversity 2023 is “From Agreement to Action: Build Back Biodiversity.”
4. Which nation has designated 2025 as a ‘Special tourism year’?
a) India
b) Nepal
c) Bhutan
d) Sri Lanka
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Answer b) Nepal
These declarations were presented as part of the policies and programmes for the 2080/81 fiscal year.
5. Which company has acquired International Gemological Institute, the world’s largest certification player for lab grown diamonds and the second largest certification player for natural diamonds?
a) Blackstone
b) Brookefield
c) Vanguard
d) Goldman Sachs
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Answer a) Blackstone
The $535m deal sees Blackstone taking over the 80% stake held by China-based investment firm Fosun, as well as the 20% stake held by Roland Lorie, a member of the founding family.
6. Which city will host Squash World Cup 2023?
a) Chennai
b) Tokyo
c) Itanagar
d) Sydney
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Answer a) Chennai
The 2023 Squash World Cup receives support from the Tamilnadu Government, emphasizing their commitment to promoting sports in the region. This isn’t the first time Chennai has hosted this prestigious event.
7. World Turtle Day is observed on_____________.
a) May 20
b) May 21
c) May 22
d) May 23
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Answer d) May 23
World Turtle Day is an annual observance held every May 23rd. It began in 2000 and is sponsored by American Tortoise Rescue.
8. Recently, which nation has tied up with IIT-Madras to set up water technology centre?
a) Iraq
b) Syria
c) Israel
d) Sri Lanka
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Answer c) Israel
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has entered into a partnership with Israel to establish the ‘India-Israel Center of Water Technology’ (CoWT).
9. Neeraj Chopra becomes World No.1 in men’s _____________ rankings.
a) Shot Put
b) Javelin
c) Swimming
d) Boxing
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Answer b) Javelin
Neeraj Chopra has topped the charts with 1455 points, 22 ahead of Grenada’s Anderson Peters.
10. International Day to End Obstetric Fistula 2023 is observed on_____________.
a) May 20
b) May 21
c) May 22
d) May 23
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Answer d) May 23
Obstetric fistula is a hole in the birth canal that can develop when a woman experiences prolonged, obstructed labor without medical intervention.
11. Which company has named new India cricket team kit sponsor?
a) Sketchers
b) Adidas
c) Puma
d) Jio
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Answer b) Adidas
Adidas is a German multinational corporation that designs and manufactures athletic shoes, apparel, and equipment. The company is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, and is the largest sportswear manufacturer in the world.
