Daily GK and Current Affairs Quiz - 28th & 29th May 2023
Daily GK and Current Affairs Quiz - 28th & 29th May 2023

Daily GK and Current Affairs Quiz – 28th & 29th May 2023

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Current Affairs Quiz –  28th & 29th May 2023

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1. According to the UNICEF/WHO/The World Bank Group’s JME 2023 Report, _______ Indian Children were Affected by Wasting in 2020 due to poor nutrient intake and/or recurrent illnesses.

  1. 17.5%
  2. 18.7%
  3. 13.2%
  4. 16.1%
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  B. 18.7%

Explanation:  According to  ‘ Levels and trends in child malnutrition: United Nations Children’s Fund/World Health Organization/International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, The World Bank Group: the Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates (UNICEF/WHO/The World Bank Group: JME) key findings of the 2023 edition’ report released on May 23, 2023, 18.7% of Indian children were affected by wasting in 2020 due to poor nutrient intake and/or recurrent illnesses. In 2022, globally, 148.1 million children under the age of 5 years were stunted, 45 million wasted, and 37 million overweight.

  • India is the largest country in southern Asia, which has half of all children with wasting in the world live.
  • In 2022, an estimated 45 million children under five (6.8%) were affected by wasting globally, of which 13.6 million (2.1%) were suffering from severe wasting.
  • More than three quarters of all children with severe wasting live in Asia and another 22% live in Africa.
  • India had a stunting rate of 31.7% in 2022, compared to 41.6 % in 2012, a decade ago.
  • India had an overweight percentage of 2.8% in 2022, compared to 2.2% in 2012.

2. The SEBI constituted a 21-member Intermediary Advisory Committee chaired by ___________ to advise SEBI on changes in the legal framework and increasing transparency in the functioning of market intermediaries.

  1. Ashish Chauhan
  2. Vijay Mehta
  3. S Ravindran
  4. Sundararaman Ramamurthy
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  C. S Ravindran

Explanation:  The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) constituted a 21-member Intermediary Advisory Committee chaired by the former SEBI executive director(ED) S Ravindran. The committee will advise SEBI on changes in legal framework and increasing transparency in the functioning of market intermediaries like stock exchanges, depository participants, clearing corporations, among others. S Ravindran handled the charge of SEBI’s Corporation Finance Department. He had also headed departments related to investment management, and foreign institutional investors and custodians.

The committee has representation from the broking community, legal, and financial institutions which include Ashish Chauhan, Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of National Stock Exchange (NSE); Sundararaman Ramamurthy, MD & CEO of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE); Vijay Mehta, President of brokers’ body Association Of National Exchanges Members Of India (ANMI). Member-Secretary – Jeevan Sonparote, Chief General Manager, SEBI.

3. Who among the following has been appointed as MD & CEO of Karnataka Bank?

  1. Sumant Kathpalia
  2. Sanjay Agarwal
  3. Murali Ramakrishnan
  4. Srikrishnan Hari Hara Sarma
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  D. Srikrishnan Hari Hara Sarma

Explanation:  Karnataka Bank, one of the leading South Indian Private sector banks, appointed Srikrishnan Harihara Sarma as its new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a period of 3 years with effect from the date of his assuming charge. Following the approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the board of directors has appointed Sarma as an additional director to take up the role as MD & CEO. As per SEBI (LODR) (Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)) Regulations, 2015, appointment is subject to approval of shareholders at the Annual General Meeting or within three months from the date of assuming charge.

Srikrishnan Harihara Sarma has nearly four decades of experience spread across Commercial, Retail, and Transactional Banking, Technology and Payments. Prior to joining Karnataka Bank, he has served at various key positions at HDFC Bank Limited, Yes Bank Limited and Jio Payments Bank Limited. At HDFC bank, he was part of the founding management team for over nine years and as the country head. He served as the Executive Director and a member of the Board at Yes Bank Limited. He served as the MD & CEO of Jio Payments Bank Limited and was responsible for the application and coordination for approval of licence with the RBI, Incorporation of the company, formation of the board, strategic direction, and commencement of operations in 2018.

4. Who among the following has been appointed as a member of the Advisory Committee to the President of the 28th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28)?

  1. Gautam Adani
  2. Mukesh Ambani
  3. Anand Mahindra
  4. Radhakishan Damani
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  B. Mukesh Ambani

Explanation:  Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Reliance Industries has been appointed as a member of the Advisory Committee to the President of the 28th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Mukesh Ambani is the only Indian, other than Sunita Narain, Director General, Centre for Science and Environment, on the Advisory Committee to the President of COP28. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will host the COP28 Advisory Committee from November 30 to December 12, 2023 in Dubai, UAE that brings together the climate expertise of thought leaders from countries across 6 continents.

Mukesh Ambani joined other significant global leaders on the COP28 Advisory Council such as: Larry Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock; Olafur Grimsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle (Former President of Iceland); Laurent Fabius, President of COP21 / Paris Agreement, Former Prime Minister of France; Francesco La Camera, Director General, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA); Bob Dudley, Chair of the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI), former CEO of BP (The British Petroleum Company Public Limited). In January 2023, the UNFCCC Secretariat announced the appointment of Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and UAE Special Envoy for Climate Change, as President-Designate of COP 28.

5. Veteran Sahitya Akademi award winner Govindaray H Nayak, popularly known as GH Nayak passed away. He was famous writer of which language?

  1. Telugu
  2. Kannada
  3. Gujarati
  4. Malayalam
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  B. Kannada

Explanation: Noted Kannada writer, critic and Sahitya Akademi award winner Govindaray H Nayak, popularly known as GH Nayak passed away at his residence in Mysuru, Karnataka at the age of 88. He was born in Surve village near Ankola taluk of Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka in 1935. GH Nayak started his career as a Kannada lecturer at the University of Mysore, Karnataka and retired as a Professor. He also served as a Visiting Faculty of Hampi Kannada University and Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies, Manasagangothri, Karnataka. Some of his notable works includes Samakaleena, Anivarya, and Uttarardha.

  • Department of Kannada and Culture, Karnataka Government, honoured him with the Pampa Prashasti for literature for 2010. He had also been the recipient of the prestigious Pampa Award.
  • In 2014, he was honoured with the Sahitya Akademi Award for the compilation of his essays on literary criticism titled “Uttaraardha” (Kannada).
  • He has also won the Karnataka Sahitya Academy Award, V M Inamdhar Memorial Award, Karnataka State Award, G.S. Shivarudrappa Award, and Shivaram Karanth Award.

6. Recently, The ‘Tiger Shark 40’ Joint Naval drill Exercise between Bangladesh and __________ commenced at BNS Nirvik in Chattogram.

  1. US
  2. India
  3. Japan
  4. China
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  A. US

Explanation:  The ‘Tiger Shark 40’ Joint Bangladesh-US Naval drill Exercise commenced at BNS Nirvik in Chattogram. The main aim of the exercise is to enhance the strategic capabilities of both countries and promote mutual exchange of technical and procedural knowledge. According to a press release from the Bangladesh Inter Services Press Relations (ISPR), the exercise seeks to strengthen the existing positive relations between the armed forces of the two nations. The training exercise, overseen by Commodore Swords Command, involved the participation of Special Forces from the Bangladesh Army and Navy as well as US Special Forces.

 Rear Admiral Abdullah AL Mamun Chowdhury, Commander of Chattogram Naval Area, graced the event as the Chief Guest, and representatives from the US Embassy in Bangladesh also attended. The exercise was attended by officials from the Armed Forces Department, Army, Navy, Chittagong Naval Region, and invited guests.

7. Who among the following will be honored with the Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema award at the 23rd IIFA Awards?

  1. Chiranjeevi
  2. Rajnikanth
  3. Kamal Hasan
  4. Amitabh Bachchan
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  C. Kamal Hasan

Explanation:  Veteran actor, Kamal Haasan will be honored with the Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema award at the 23rd IIFA Awards 2023, held at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE. He was awarded various awards including Padma Shri (1990), Padma Bhushan (2014), and Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Chevalier) in 2016. While Ritesh Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza will be honored with Outstanding Achievement in Regional Cinema. Manish Malhotra will also receive the Outstanding Achievement Award in Fashion in Cinema.

8. Which of the following organization will conduct nationwide surveillance of milk, milk products to check adulteration?

  1. APEDA
  2. FSSAI
  3. NABARD
  4. Food Corporation of India
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  B. FSSAI

Explanation:  FSSAI stated that it will conduct nationwide surveillance of milk and milk products to check adulteration. The large-scale surveillance would involve collecting samples from both organized and unorganized sectors in all districts across the country. Samples of products will also be tested like khoa, chenna, paneer, ghee, butter, curd, and ice cream, as part of the ongoing effort to check adulteration in milk and milk products. The survey will assess the samples for compliance with quality and safety standards. It will identify hotspots for adulteration of milk and milk products and take corrective action. Since 2011, FSSAI has conducted five such surveillances of milk and milk products. In 2018, the National Milk Safety and Quality Survey was conducted in all the states and union territories.

In 2020, a Pan-India Milk Products Survey was conducted by FSSAI to assess the safety and quality of milk products and desserts sold during festivals. In 2022, a milk survey was conducted by FSSAI in 12 states, in which Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) was spread in 10 states. ​

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9. Government launched a special commemorative coin of __________to mark the opening of the new Parliament building.

  1. Rs 100
  2. Rs 150
  3. Rs 75
  4. Rs 200
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  C. Rs 75

Explanation:  The Ministry of Finance has announced the launch of a special ₹75 coin to commemorate the inauguration of India’s new parliament building. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil the coin on Sunday, 28 May, coinciding with the celebration of India’s 75 years of independence. The newly minted ₹75 coin will feature the iconic Lion Capital of the Ashoka Pillar on one side, with the words “Satyamev Jayate” below it. The coin will bear the inscription “Bharat” in Devanagari script on the left side and “India” in English on the right. It will also display the rupee symbol and the denomination value of 75 in international numerals beneath the Lion Capital. On the reverse side, an image of the parliament complex will be depicted, with “Sansad Sankul” written in Devanagari script on the upper periphery and “Parliament Complex” in English on the lower periphery.

10. The Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) has partnered with the ________________ Foundation for the skill development and training of 750 persons with disabilities (PwDs).

  1. Union bank of India
  2. State Bank of India
  3. Reserve Bank of India
  4. Central Bank of India
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  B. State Bank of India

Explanation:  The Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) has partnered with the State Bank of India Foundation (SBIF) for the skill development and training of 750 persons with disabilities (PwDs) under SBI’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project – Swavlamban. EDII will implement the project in Anand, Kheda, Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, and Aravalli districts of Gujarat.

 

11. International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2023 observed on-

  1. 27th May
  2. 29th May
  3. 28th May
  4. 26th May
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  B. 29th May

Explanation:  The International Day of UN Peacekeepers is observed annually on May 29th. It is a day dedicated to honoring the contributions and sacrifices of United Nations (UN) peacekeepers in maintaining peace and security around the world. The day also serves as a tribute to those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The theme of the 75th anniversary “Peace begins with me” recognizes the service and sacrifice of peacekeepers, past and present, including more than 4200 who have given their lives under the UN flag. It also pays tribute to the resilience of the communities that we serve, who continue to strive for peace despite many obstacles. This campaign also calls on each of us to join the global movement for peace. Alone, we can never succeed. But, together, we can be a strong force for change.

12. Damodar Mauzo has recently received the prestigious Jnanpith Award. He is the epitome of the ________ literary culture.

  1. Marathi
  2. Urdu
  3. Bengali
  4. Konkani
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  D. Konkani

Explanation:  Damodar Mauzo, a Goan short story writer, novelist, critic, and scriptwriter in Konkani, has been awarded the 57th Jnanpith Award, India’s highest literary honor. Mauzo is the second Goan to receive the award, after Ravindra Kelekar in 2008. Mauzo’s 25 books have been published in Konkani and one in English. Many of his books have also been translated in different languages. Mauzo’s famous novel ‘Karmelin’ received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1983.  Renowned poet Gulzar was present during the function held at the Raj Bhavan near Goa capital Panaji.

  • Mauzo was born in 1944 in the village of Aldona, Goa. He began writing short stories in the early 1960s, and his work has been translated into English, French, Portuguese, and other languages.
  • Mauzo’s work often deals with the lives of ordinary people in Goa, and he is known for his realistic portrayal of social and economic issues. His stories have been praised for their insightfulness and compassion.
  • He studied at the University of Bombay, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. After graduating, he worked as a journalist for a few years before becoming a full-time writer.
  • Mauzo’s first short story, “The End of the Night,” was published in 1965. Since then, he has published over 25 books, including novels, short story collections, and essays. His work has been translated into English, French, Portuguese, and other languages.
  • Mauzo is a recipient of numerous awards, including the Sahitya Akademi Award, the Padma Shri, and the Padma Bhushan. He is also a member of the Sahitya Akademi and the Goa Konkani Academy.
  • Mauzo’s work is a valuable contribution to the world of literature. His stories are insightful, compassionate, and beautifully written. He is a true master of the short story, and he is a worthy recipient of the Jnanpith Award.

13. On May 28, 2023, the ________ birth anniversary of Swatantryaveer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, floral tributes were paid to VD Savarkar’s portrait in the Central Hall of the old Parliament building.

  1. 137th
  2. 139th
  3. 140th
  4. 141st
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  C. 140th

Explanation:  On May 28, 2023 , the 140th birth anniversary of Swatantryaveer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, floral tributes were paid to VD Savarkar’s portrait in the Central Hall of the old Parliament building. Savarkar Vichar Jagran Week’ has been organized by Maharashtra State Tourism Department at various places across the state under ‘Veerbhumi Parikrama’. A National Memorial Walk and Light Festival has also been organized from Savarkar Sadan to Swatantryaveer Savarkar Memorial at Dadar.

14. Which of the following is on track to become the first country to enforce mandatory health advisories on alcohol products?

  1. Israel
  2. Ireland
  3. Japan
  4. Spain
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  B. Ireland

Explanation:  Ireland is on track to become the first country to enforce mandatory health advisories on alcohol products. The Irish Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has approved the new policy, which will be implemented starting from May 22, 2026. This three-year period aims to allow businesses enough time to adjust to the new public health guidelines.

  • Despite facing strong opposition from the alcohol industry since the proposal was first introduced to the European Union (EU), Ireland has successfully secured the right for its citizens to have clear and concise warnings about the harmful effects of alcohol on all alcohol products.
  • These health warnings, which include information about risks like cancer, have received support from the World Health Organization and have been approved by both the European Union and the World Trade Organization.
  • There is also a growing body of evidence showing their effectiveness.
  • However, the alcohol industry executives worldwide have vehemently opposed these warnings and engaged in aggressive lobbying to prevent their implementation.
  • Ireland made progress in implementing the health warning labels after overcoming two major obstacles at the European Union and the World Trade Organization.
  • While alcohol companies raised complaints, these organizations decided not to block the proposed measure on grounds of competition or other issues.

15. Recently, Who among the following wins Monaco Grand Prix 2023?

  1. Sergio Pérez
  2. Max Verstappen
  3. Lewis Hamilton
  4. Fernando Alonso
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  B. Max Verstappen

Explanation:  Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix, leading all 78 laps from pole position. The victory was Verstappen’s fourth of the season and extended his lead in the Drivers’ Championship to 39 points. The race was held in wet conditions, and Verstappen made the most of it, starting well and pulling away from the rest of the field. He never looked back, and cruised to victory. Fernando Alonso finished second, with Esteban Ocon in third. Charles Leclerc retired from the race after a collision with Carlos Sainz.

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