Current Affairs Quiz – May, 2023

Q 1. ‘Washington Declaration’ is a bilateral agreement that was signed between the US and which country?

A. Canada

B. South Korea

C. Australia

D. UK

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Answer:-B.South Korea

Explanation

Explanation:- Washington Declaration is a bilateral agreement that was recently signed between the US and South Korea. According to this agreement, while South Korea will not develop its own nuclear weapons, the US will aid in the use of the nuclear weapons in case of potential conflict with North Korea.

Q 2. Which institution has launched the liquid nano Di-Ammonia Phosphate (DAP) in India?

A. NITI Aayog

B. IFFCO

C. NABARD

D. FCI

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Answer:-B.IFFCO

Explanation

Explanation:- IFFCO’s liquid nano Di-Ammonia Phosphate (DAP) was launched recently by Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah. 500 ml of nano liquid DAP (Di-ammonium phosphate) is equivalent to one bag (50kg) of conventional granular DAP. The commercial sale was launched at Rs 600 per 500 ml bottle while the bag is currently being sold at Rs 1,350. It is expected to increase foodgrain production and curb exports.

Q 3. Which term denotes the ‘extremely luminous and powerful active galactic nucleus’?

A. Ignition star

B. Ultra- nucleus

C. Power-nucleus

D. Quasar

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Answer:-D. Quasar

Explanation

Explanation:- Quasars are short for “quasi-stellar radio sources”, and they were first discovered six decades ago. They are in supermassive black holes, at the centre of galaxies. A quasar is an extremely luminous and powerful active galactic nucleus. According to a new study, the collision of two galaxies is likely to ignite a quasar.

Q 4. Which institution released a report on ‘Contribution of terrestrial animal source food to healthy diets’?

A. ICAR

B. FAO

C. NITI Aayog

D. ICRISAT

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Answer:-B.FAO

Explanation

Explanation:- The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recently released a report titled “Contribution of terrestrial animal source food to healthy diets for improved nutrition and health outcomes”. According to this report, animal food products like meat, eggs and milk can help achieve global nutrition targets.

Q 5. What is the target growth of medical devices industry by 2030, as per the ‘National Medical Devices Policy, 2023’?

A. 5 billion USD

B. 25 billion USD

C. 50 billion USD

D. 100 billion USD

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Answer:-C. 50 billion USD

Explanation

Explanation:- The National Medical Devices Policy, 2023 was approved recently by the Union Cabinet. The medical devices sector in India is a sunrise sector which is growing at a fast pace. The policy is expected to help the medical devices industry grow from the present 11 billion USD to 50 billion USD by 2030. It also aims to rise India’s share to 10-12% in the global market over the next 25 years.

Q 6. As of 2023, what is the interest rate on deposits made under ‘Mahila Samman Saving Certificate Account’?

A. 7.5 %

B. 6.5 %

C. 8.0 %

D. 8.5 %

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Answer:-A.7.5 %

Explanation

Explanation:- Union Budget announced the Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC), a new small-savings scheme for women and was launched for investments from April 1, 2023. The interest rate on deposits made under this Program is 7.5% per year. The Union Minister Smriti Irani opened the Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC) account recently.

Q 7. ‘Legal Debt Ceiling’ is associated with which country?

A. USA

B. Australia

C. Japan

D. Indonesia

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Answer:-A. USA

Explanation

Explanation:- The US legal debt ceiling, also known as the borrowing limit, is the legislative limit on the amount of national debt that the US Treasury can incur. It was raised recently after the US House passed a legislation to increase it by 1.5 trillion USD in exchange for spending restrictions.

Q 8. Which country has recorded an increase in cases of ‘Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteria’?

A. India

B. China

C. USA

D. North Korea

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Answer:-C. USA

Explanation

Explanation:- Klebsiella pneumoniae is a gram-negative, lactose-fermenting bacterium capable of causing destruction to the human and animal lungs. There has been an increase in the number of cases of individuals infected with the Klebsiella pneumoniae in Seattle, US.

Q 9. Which Union Ministry launched the ‘City Beauty Competition Portal’?

A. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

B. Ministry of Rural Development

C. Ministry of Home Affairs

D. Ministry of Tourism

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Answer:-A. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Explanation

Explanation:- The City Beauty Competition portal was launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to encourage and recognize the efforts taken by cities and wards to create beautiful and inclusive public spaces. The wards and public spaces in cities would be adjudged in the competition based on the five broad pillars – accessibility, amenities, activities, aesthetics and ecology.

Q 10. Which institution launched the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Initiative?

A. UNICEF

B. WHO

C. IMF

D. WEF

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Answer:-B.WHO

Explanation

Explanation:- The World Health Organization (WHO) launched the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Initiative. This initiative will ensure better preparedness against future outbreaks like the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative was announced at the Global Meeting for Future Respiratory Pathogen Pandemics held in Geneva.

Q 11. Which asteroid produces the annual Geminid meteor shower?

A. Asteroid Pallas

B. Asteroid Ceres

C. Asteroid Phaethon

D. Asteroid Vesta

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Answer:-C. Asteroid Phaethon

Explanation

Explanation:- Asteroid Phaethon, which was discovered in 1983, produces the annual Geminid meteor shower. New research has found that its close encounter with the Sun causes the vaporization of the sodium within the asteroid, resulting in comet-like activity.

Q 12. ‘Dimasa National Liberation Army’ is associated with which state?

A. Arunachal Pradesh

B. Meghalaya

C. Assam

D. West Bengal

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Answer:-C. Assam

Explanation

Explanation:- Dimasa National Liberation Army/Dimasa Peoples’ Supreme Council (DNLA/DPSC) entered into a tripartite Memorandum of Settlement with the Central Government and the Assam state Government. This insurgent group was founded to create a sovereign Independent Dimasa Nation.

Q 13. ‘Integrated Defence Staff Headquarters’ will be set up in which state/UT?

A. Gujarat

B. Maharashtra

C. New Delhi

D. Punjab

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Answer:-C. New Delhi

Explanation

Explanation:- Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has approved the proposal to set up the new Integrated Defence Staff Headquarters. This proposed state-of-the-art facility will host new officers’ mess and camp. The Chief Minister also approved a proposal to remove 114 trees from the construction site.

Q 14. UAE finalised the terms of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with which country?

A. Iran

B. Australia

C. Cambodia

D. Israel

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Answer:-C. Cambodia

Explanation

Explanation:- United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Cambodia have finalised the terms of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The UAE will benefit from the agreement by exporting machinery, oils and lubricants, and cars and automotive parts.

Q 15. Which is the most innovative state as per the ‘National Manufacturing Innovation Survey (NMIS) 2021-22’?

A. West Bengal

B. Karnataka

C. Maharashtra

D. Telangana

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Answer:-B. Karnataka

Explanation

Explanation:-The ‘National Manufacturing Innovation Survey (NMIS) 2021-22: Summary for Policymakers’ was released recently. The survey was undertaken by the Department of Science and Technology, in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO). As per the survey, Karnataka is the most innovative state in manufacturing followed by Telangana.