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Current Affairs Practice Quiz 10

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1. Javier Milei, who was seen in the news, is the new President of which country?

[A] Brazil
[B] Argentina
[C] South Africa
[D] Chile

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Correct Answer: B [Argentina] Notes:
Javier Milei recently won Argentina’s presidential election. Controversial economist Javier Milei, a far-right libertarian outsider in Argentina’s politics, is set to be the country’s next president. The political landscape of Argentina has been historically influenced by socialism in Latin America. Milei has not only promised to tighten the fiscal expenditures but also promised to scrap the local currency and shutting down the central bank.

2. China recently signed a ‘Bilateral Currency Swap Agreement’ with which country?

[A] Saudi Arabia
[B] UAE
[C] Israel
[D] Russia

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Correct Answer: A [Saudi Arabia] Notes:
The People’s Bank of China and the Central bank of Saudi Arabia recently inked a local currency swap deal. The agreement, valid for three years and subject to extension by mutual consent, involves a sum of 50 billion yuan ($6.93 billion) or 26 billion Saudi riyals. This bilateral currency swap arrangement is anticipated to bolster financial collaboration between the two nations, enhance the utilization of local currencies, and foster increased trade and investment, as stated in the official announcement.

3. World Heritage Week is observed every year during which month?

[A] January
[B] April
[C] September
[D] November

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Correct Answer: D [November] Notes:
World Heritage Week is observed every year from November 19 to November 25. The week aims to promote the conservation of culture and heritage across the globe. It celebrates the heritage sites recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). In India, the festival is observed by the Archaeological Survey of India.

4. Which country hosted the ‘APEC Informal Leader’s Dialogue’?

[A] India
[B] China
[C] USA
[D] UAE

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Correct Answer: C [USA] Notes:
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, participated in the Investor Forum of the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) and Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF). The Forum was also attended by Ministers and senior officials from IPEF partner countries. The Minister participated at the APEC Informal Leader’s Dialogue in San Francisco, in the United States.

5. Which state has signed CSIR and DRDO as knowledge partners for the proposed Bulk Drugs Park?

[A] Assam
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Odisha

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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh] Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh government has linked big institutions like the CSIR and DRDO with the Bulk Drug Park and made them its knowledge partners. Adani Gas has been chosen as the PNG supply partner to create a nature-friendly zone for Bulk Drugs Park, while THDC has been selected as the solar power partner. CONCOR has been made the logistics partner.

6. ‘UDAN 5.1’ scheme was launched by which Union Ministry?

[A] Ministry of Civil Aviation
[B] Ministry of MSME
[C] Ministry of Defence
[D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry

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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Civil Aviation] Notes:
The UDAN 5.1 was launched recently by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. It will specifically focus on helicopter routes. It aims to further enhance the connectivity to remote areas of the country and achieve last-mile connectivity through helicopters.

7. Which super-computer was ranked at 75th position at Top 500 Global Supercomputing List?

[A] ARJUN
[B] AIRAWAT
[C] ANANYA
[D] AVIGHNA

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Correct Answer: B [AIRAWAT] Notes:
AIRAWAT is an AI supercomputer in the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune. It is India’s largest and fastest AI supercomputing system, with a remarkable speed of 13,170 teraflops. It was ranked at 75th position in the world by the 61st edition of Top 500 Global Supercomputing List. The supercomputer has been installed this year.

8. ‘Transport Outlook 2023’ was released by which institution?

[A] IMF
[B] ITF
[C] WEF
[D] World Bank

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Correct Answer: B [ITF] Notes:
ITF Transport Outlook 2023 was released recently by the International Transport Forum at the OECD. It was released during the at the ITF Summit in Leipzig, Germany. The analysis covers the movement of passengers and freight across all transport modes. It examines the impacts of different policy measures on global transport demand and carbon dioxide emissions to 2050.

9. Georgi Gospodinov, who has won the International Booker Prize, is from which country?

[A] Bulgaria
[B] Latvia
[C] Maldives
[D] Ukraine

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Correct Answer: A [Bulgaria] Notes:
Georgi Gospodinov is the first Bulgarian author to win International Booker Prize. He authored the book titled “Time Shelter”. He is one of the leading voices of contemporary European literature. For translating his work “Time Shelter” into English, his translator Angela Rodel and him shared the 2023 International Booker Prize.

10. Which country has banned domestic flights on short routes that can be covered by train?

[A] France
[B] USA
[C] UK
[D] Germany

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Correct Answer: A [France] Notes:
The French government recently banned domestic flights on short routes that can be covered by train in less than two-and-a-half hours. It is expected to minimize emissions from the aviation sector. Though the provision had been included in a 2021 climate law and was already in use, the ban has been mandated only now.

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