Current Affairs Quizs Question – August, 2023

Q 1.What is the new logo of Twitter after replacing the iconic bird logo?

A. Rocket
B. Alphabet ‘X’
C. Tesla Car
D. Chat symbol

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Answer:-B. Alphabet ‘X’

Explanation

Twitter has officially rebranded to “X” after owner Elon Musk changed its iconic bird logo. This is the latest sweeping change since Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion last year. The social media company also recently announced it was limiting the number of daily direct messages unverified users can send.

Q 2 .The First Goods Train carrying essential items has been operated in which state?

A. Sikkim
B. Assam
C. Manipur
D. Arunachal Pradesh

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Answer:-C. Manipur

Explanation

The Railway authority in association with the state’s transport department dispatched the first goods trains carrying food grains and essential commodities to Manipur from Guwahati. Khongsang is the latest station which was commissioned in 2022 in the Jiribam-Imphal new line project.

Q 3.Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel laureate who was seen in the news, is from which country?

A. India
B. Pakistan
C. Sri Lanka
D. Bangladesh

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Answer:-D. Bangladesh

Explanation

In Bangladesh, the appellate division of the Supreme Court ordered Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to pay 12 crore Taka (USD 1.1 million) tax. Dr. Yunus has donated money to three of his own trusts namely: Dr. Mohammad Yunus Trust, Yunus Family Trust, And Yunus Centre Trust. Income Tax Authorities in Bangladesh imposed a tax on Money donated to these three trusts

Q 4. Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, the chair of World Trade Organisation’s 13th Ministerial Conference, is from which country?

A. Israel
B. Indonesia
C. UAE
D. Iran

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Answer:-C. UAE

Explanation

UAE Minister for Foreign Trade Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi has been elected as the chair of the World Trade Organisation’s 13th Ministerial Conference that will be held in Abu Dhabi in February 2024. The conference will be attended by representatives from the 164 countries and customs blocs that make up the WTO. It will review the performance of the trading system, make decisions on future work and set up the road map for the next conference.

Q 5. Karman Kaur Thandi is associated with which sports?

A Table Tennis
B Badminton
C. Squash
D. Tennis

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Answer:-D.Tennis

Explanation

India’s Karman Kaur Thandi has clinched her second W60 ITF title of her career after winning at the Evansville event in the USA. With this win, Karman becomes the only Indian woman after Sania Mirza to win a pro title in the USA. She earlier had won her maiden W60 ITF title in Saguenay last year.

Q 6. Which state hosted the awareness program named ‘Anu Awareness Yatra – 2023’?

A. Tamil Nadu
B. Kerala
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. West Bengal

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Answer:-A. Tamil Nadu

Explanation

An awareness program named “Anu Awareness Yatra – 2023” with the theme of ‘Atoms in the service of the nation’ was launched at Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam. It is organised in association with the National Council of Science Museum (NCSM), Ministry of Culture, Government of India, Vigyan Bharathi – Arivial Sangam, Tamil Nadu and Indian Association for Radiation Protection.

Q 7. IMF has raised forecast for India’s GDP growth for the current fiscal to?

A. 5.5 %
B. 5.8 %
C. 6.1 %
D. 6.5 %

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Answer:-C. 6.1 %

Explanation

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its forecast for India’s GDP growth for the current fiscal to 6.1 per cent from 5.9 per cent predicted in April due to stronger domestic investments. This upward revision marks a reversal of the IMF’s April decision, when it had cut the growth forecast from 6.1 per cent to 5.9 per cent. For the calendar year 2023, the growth projection for the country is 6.6 per cent, it said.

Q 8. Which country has officially re-entered the UNESCO?

A. India
B. Russia
C. USA
D. Ukraine

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Answer:-C. USA

Explanation

U.S. first lady Jill Biden attended a flag-raising ceremony at UNESCO in Paris, marking Washington’s official re-entry into the U.N. agency. The United States had announced its intention to rejoin UNESCO in June, and the organization’s 193 member states earlier this month voted to approve the U.S. re-entry after 5 years.

Q 9. Pedro Sanchez was formally named caretaker Prime Minister of which country?

A. Ukraine
B. Spain
C. Russia
D. France

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Answer:-B. Spain

Explanation

Pedro Sanchez was formally named Spain’s caretaker Prime Minister of an interim government. The interim government that will remain in place until Spain resolves the political uncertainty that emerged from the inconclusive elections. If the political deadlock is not resolved in the coming months, Spain will likely have to hold a repeat election.

Q 10. Which Indian cricketer has been handed a two-match suspension by the International Cricket Council (ICC)?

A. Virat Kohli
B. Ravindra Jadeja
C. Harmanpreet Kaur
D. Smriti Mandana

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Answer:-C. Harmanpreet Kaur

Explanation

International Cricket Council (ICC) handed a two-match suspension to India women’s team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur. Harmanpreet was penalised for her outburst when she shattered the stumps after being adjudged leg before and publicly criticised the match officials.

Q 11.Which sports association has been recognised as the official body by the Sports Ministry of India?

A. Taekwando Association
B. Silambam Association
C. Handball Association of India
D. Ringball Association of India

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Answer:-C. Handball Association of India

Explanation

The Sports Ministry has decided to recognise the Handball Association of India (HAI) as the official body to run the game in the country. Recently the IOA also gave HAI recognition after it agreed to merge with the Handball Federation of India (HFI). India has been preparing for the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games.

Q 12. The First ever Aadhaar Centre in Indian Army has been inaugurated in which city/town?A. New Delhi
B. Ladakh
C. Guwahati
D. Tawang

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Answer:-A. New Delhi

Explanation

The inaugural ceremony of the first Permanent Aadhaar Enrolment Centre (PAEC) for the Army took place at 1 Central Base Post Office (CBPO) in New Delhi. The PAEC is set up to provide convenient Aadhaar services, including enrolment and updates, for both Defence and civilian personnel of the tri-services, as well as their dependents. These services will be accessible through their Field Post Offices (FPO) at 48 designated locations across the country. The establishment of PAEC services is planned at all Command HQs, Corps HQs, and selected FPOs.

Q 13. Which Ministry is associated with the ‘Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar’?

A. Union Science and Technology Ministry
B. Union Defence Ministry
C. Union Culture Ministry
D. Union Rural Development Ministry

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Answer:-C. Union Culture Ministry

Explanation

Union Home Minister is set to inaugurate a distinctive program called ‘Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar’ as a significant component of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. This initiative falls under the National Mission on Cultural Mapping and is spearheaded by the Ministry of Culture.  The main objective of the project is to culturally map India’s 6.5 lakh villages, spanning 29 states and 7 union territories, on a comprehensive virtual platform.

Q 14. The Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023 aims to expand the scope of the Forest (Conservation) Act enacted in which year?

A. 1972
B. 1980
C. 1992
D. 2002

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Answer:-B. 1980

Explanation

The Lok Sabha has recently passed the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023. It aims to expand the scope of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. The Bill acknowledges India’s international commitments and the national target set by the country for achieving Net Zero Emission by 2070.

Q 15. Which city hosted the ‘National Conference on ‘Moving Mental Health Beyond Institutions’?

A. Mumbai
B. Pune
C. New Delhi
D. Mysuru

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Answer:-C. New Delhi

Explanation

The National Conference on ‘Moving Mental Health Beyond Institutions’ was inaugurated recently in New Delhi. The main purpose of the conference is to address the difficulties faced during the execution of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, and to engage in thoughtful discussions about the future steps to resolve mental health concerns.

Q 16. What is the theme of the ‘Summit on “Global Chemicals and Petrochemicals Manufacturing Hubs in India”?

A. Sustainability and Chemicals
B. Sustainability and Fertility
C. Sustainability and Circularity
D. Sustainability and Manufacturing

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Answer:-C. Sustainability and Circularity

Explanation

The 3rd edition of the Summit on “Global Chemicals and Petrochemicals Manufacturing Hubs in India” was held recently. Themed “Sustainability and Circularity,” the summit was organized jointly by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.

Q 17. Anubhav Mandapam is associated with which personality?

A. Aurobindo
B. Nagarjuna
C. Akka Mahadevi
D. Basava

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Answer:-D. Basava

Explanation

The International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) – ‘Bharat Mandapam’ was inaugurated recently by Prime Minister Modi.  The IECC project is a national initiative aimed at modernizing and upgrading the obsolete facilities at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Anubhava Mantapa was an academy of saints and philosophers of the ‘Lingayath’s’ faith in the 12th century. It was founded by Basava, also called Basaveshwara. This is the inspiration behind the name ‘Bharat Mandapam’

Q 18. Which leader initiated the motion of no-confidence against the Union Government, which was accepted by the Lok Sabha Speaker?

A. Pradyut Bordoloi
B. Gaurav Gogoi
C. Abdul Khaleque
D. Jyotsna Mahant

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Answer:-B. Gaurav Gogoi

Explanation

A no-confidence motion is a step typically taken by an Opposition party to compel the current government to demonstrate its majority in the House. Recently, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla accepted a motion of no-confidence against the government, which was initiated by Congress Deputy Leader in Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, after fulfilling the requisite headcount of 50 MPs as mandated by the rules.

Q 19. Which state/UT released draft rules for implementation of ‘Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act’?

A. West Bengal
B. Jharkhand
C. Bihar
D. Assam

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Answer:-B. Jharkhand

Explanation

The Jharkhand government released draft rules for the effective implementation of The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, commonly known as PESA, which was enacted in 1996. The purpose of PESA is to establish self-governance through gram sabhas for the residents living in Scheduled Areas.

Q 20. Which state implements the ‘Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana’?

A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Gujarat
D. Assam

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Answer:-B. Madhya Pradesh

Explanation

Under ‘Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana’, underprivileged women between 23 and 60 years were eligible for ₹1,000 every month. However, after distributing two instalments the government decided that those completing 21 years from January this year would also be included. They should be married and fulfil the other existing eligibility criteria.

Q 21. Which institution approved the Guidelines for Institutional Development Plan (IDP) for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)?

A. NITI Aayog
B. CBSE
C. AICTE
D. UGC

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Answer:-D.UGC

Explanation

Recently, the University Grants Commission (UGC) approved the Guidelines for Institutional Development Plan (IDP) for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). These guidelines are intended to assist HEIs in attaining academic and research excellence while enhancing the quality of teaching and learning. Additionally, the IDP will offer direction to HEIs in exercising academic, administrative, financial, and business autonomy, while maintaining accountability.

Q 22. How many deaths were recorded due to manual scavenging in the last five years in India?

A. 25
B. 15
C. 10
D. 0

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Answer:-D. 0

Explanation

Union government said that India had seen no deaths due to manual scavenging in the last five years, as per the data submitted by the Social Justice Ministry. It also added that 330 people had died while being engaged in cleaning sewers and septic tanks. Social Justice Ministry says manual scavenging no longer practised in India; Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Bihar among States with all districts reporting free status.

Q 23. Which state has announced the establishment of ‘Mangrove Cell’?

A. Kerala
B. West Bengal
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Assam

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Answer:-B. West Bengal

Explanation

West Bengal, which is home to about 40% of mangrove forests in India, announced the setting up of a ‘Mangrove Cell’ in the State, on the occasion of the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem. This platform will bring continuity to the efforts of State government in mangrove management. The Cell has an annual action plan for the plantation of mangroves and it will look at maintenance and coordinate with NGOs.

Q 24. The child helpline is being integrated with which Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) pan-India number?

A. 101
B. 112
C. 1200
D. 1800

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Answer:-B. 112

Explanation

The government has said that integration of child helpline with Emergency Response Support System, ERSS -112 has been completed in nine States in the first phase. These States are Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Dadra, and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Ladakh, Puducherry, and Mizoram. A 24×7 dedicated WCD Control Room is set up for Child Helpline in each State and Union Territory and integrated with ERSS-112.

Q 25. Which company is preparing to launch the world’s largest privately-owned satellite called JUPITER-3?

A. Boeing
B. Virgin Galactic
C. Blue Origin
D. Space X

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Answer:-D. Space X

Explanation

SpaceX is preparing to launch the world’s largest privately-owned satellite, called JUPITER-3. This impressive satellite will be sent into space aboard SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch Complex 39A in Florida. This launch will be the seventh for the robust triple-booster rocket.

Q 26. Which company is involved in the advanced-stage clinical trial of skin cancer vaccine?

A. Dr Reddys
B. Bharat Biotech
C. Moderna
D. Serum Institute of India

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Answer:-C. Moderna

Explanation

Recently, Moderna and its collaborator Merck announced the commencement of patient enrolment for an advanced-stage clinical trial. This trial aims to test their customized mRNA-based vaccine for skin cancer, in combination with the immunotherapy drug Keytruda. Melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer.

Q 27. Which country has passed a bill which criminalises the citizens travelling abroad to pursue surrogacy arrangements?

A. USA
B. Finland
C. Italy
D. Russia

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Answer:-C. Italy

Explanation

The Italian parliament has given its approval to a contentious bill that makes it a criminal offense for citizens to travel abroad to pursue surrogacy arrangements. This law, which has faced significant opposition, is specifically aimed at discouraging Italians from participating in surrogacy arrangements, and it carries the possibility of substantial fines exceeding USD 1 million and potential prison sentences of up to two years for those found guilty.

Q 28. As per the J&K Re-organisation Bill passed, who has the authority to appoint two Kashmiri migrants to the legislative assembly?

A. Lieutenant Governor
B. Prime Minister
C. Vice President
D. DGP of J&K

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Answer:-A. Lieutenant Governor

Explanation

Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 is one of the four bills introduced by the Centre in the Lok Sabha recently. The bill grants authority to the Lieutenant Governor to appoint two members, with one being a woman, from the Kashmiri migrant community, and one member from the displaced persons from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) to the legislative assembly of Jammu and Kashmir.

Q 29. Which is the headquarters of the ‘Asia Pacific Telecommunity (APT)’?

A. Singapore
B. Bangkok
C. New Delhi
D. Colombo

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Answer:-B. Bangkok

Explanation

The Asia Pacific Telecommunity was founded on the joint initiatives of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, and the International Telecommunication Union. An important gathering of the Asia Pacific Telecommunity (APT) is set to take place in Brisbane, with the primary objective of determining the future allocation of the 6 GHz spectrum band for 5G services in India.

Q 30. INDIAai has signed MoU with which company mutual cooperation in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI)?

A. Samsung
B. Apple
C. Meta
D. Google

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Answer:- C. Meta

Explanation

Recently, INDIAai and Meta India entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to create a structure for collaboration and mutual cooperation in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies. The objective of this partnership is to make Meta’s open-source AI models accessible and usable through joint efforts.

Q 31. Which country has launched the ‘Young Professional Scheme’ for visas to Indians aged between 18 and 30?

A. USA
B. Canada
C. Australia
D. UK

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Answer:-D. UK

Explanation

The British government has opened its second ballot under the UK-India Young Professional Scheme. This is a scheme for Indians aged between 18 and 30 years with graduate-level qualifications for visas to the United Kingdom. It offers eligible young Indians the opportunity to live, work or study in UK for up to two years. This joint scheme between UK and India was formally launched this year in February. This scheme will enable candidates to enter the UK at any time while their visa is valid and leave or return anytime during their stay.

Q 32. Which country conducted the Han Kuang (Han Glory) military exercise?

A. Taiwan
B. Ukraine
C. Russia
D. China

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Answer:-A. Taiwan

Explanation

Taiwan staged its first-ever military drill at Taoyuan International Airport, halting commercial traffic as soldiers practised defending the facility against a simulated attack by Beijing. The exercise is part of Taiwan’s week-long massive wargames, the annual “Han Kuang” (Han Glory) drills. This is the first such drill held at Taiwan’s biggest airport near the capital since it opened in 1979.

Q 33. Aditya Samant, who was seen in the news, is associated with which sports?

A. Cricket
B. Chess
C. Badminton
D. Tennis

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Answer:-B. Chess

Explanation

Maharashtra-based Aditya Samant became India’s 83rd Grandmaster after earning his third GM norm at the Master Tournament (MTO) in the Biel International Chess Festival. He had earned his first norm to become a grandmaster at the Abu Dhabi Masters last year in August. His second norm was achieved in December last year at the 3rd El Llobregat Open.

Q 34.Which country is the host of Asian Games 2023?

A India
B. Bangladesh
C. China
D. Japan

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Answer:-C. China

Explanation

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur confirmed that India men’s and women’s football teams will participate in the upcoming Asian Games 2023 in China. India football teams did not get the nod to participate in the Asian Games 2018 edition. Sports Ministry of India relaxed a rule which stated that only top 8 teams in Asia will get the nod to participate.

Q 35. Which city hosted the ‘UK-India Defence and Military Technology Cooperation workshop’?

A. New Delhi
B. London
C. Pune
D. Liverpool

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Answer:-B. London

Explanation

Recently, International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), a London-based think tank, in collaboration with India’s Bharat Shakti defense platform, organized the UK-India Defence and Military Technology Cooperation workshop in London. The workshop aimed to explore joint initiatives in defense research and industrial production, focusing on various themes such as the changing strategic context of UK-India defense relations, perspectives on India’s Atmanirbhar program, and the UK’s defense technology partnerships.

Q 36. What is the name of the new forum created by OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, and Anthropic?

A. Public Model Forum
B. Learning Model Forum
C. Knowledge Model Forum
D. Frontier Model Forum

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Answer:-D. Frontier Model Forum

Explanation

OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, and Anthropic have teamed up to create the Frontier Model Forum, aiming to regulate the development of large machine learning models, particularly “frontier AI models” that surpass current advanced capabilities. These foundation models pose potential risks to public safety, and the forum will focus on ensuring their safe and responsible development, collaborating with policymakers, academics, and companies to advance AI safety research and establish best practices for deploying such models.

Q 37. Which country’s population decreased by around 800,000 individuals in 2022 when compared to previous year?

A. China
B. Japan
C. Indonesia
D. India

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Answer:-B. Japan

Explanation

In a historic decline, Japan’s population decreased in all 47 prefectures for the first time, while the number of foreign residents reached a record high of nearly three million people. The population of Japanese nationals decreased by around 800,000 individuals, or 0.65%, to 122.4 million in 2022 compared to the previous year, marking the 14th consecutive year of decline.

Q 38. Asian Development Bank (ADB) inked a deal with India for ‘Enhancing Connectivity and Sustainability in Roads Project’ for which state?

A. Gujarat
B. Assam
C. Bihar
D. Maharashtra

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Answer:-C. Bihar

Explanation

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India inked a deal for a $295 million loan for the implementation of the Enhancing Connectivity and Sustainability in Bihar Roads Project. The loan aims to enhance approximately 265 kilometers of state highways in Bihar with climate and disaster resilient features, alongside incorporating road safety elements.

Q 39. Which country is the host of ‘Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships’?

A. China
B. India
C. Sri Lanka
D. Bangladesh

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Answer:-B. India

Explanation

For the first time, India is hosting the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships in Greater Noida. It was inaugurated recently by the Union Minister of Youth Affairs. The international event will see the participation of more than 30 Indian weightlifters, including many Khelo India Athletes.

Q 40. Which city hosted the ‘Global ESG Conclave 2.0’ event?

A. New Delhi
B. Malaysia
C. New York
D. Dubai

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Answer:-D. Dubai

Explanation

The Global ESG Conclave 2.0, organised by Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India was held in Dubai. The sessions were aimed to shed light on integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into strategic business decisions and quantifying their impact on financial infrastructure and sustainability.