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Q :  

Recently, how many buses have been approved by the Central Government to start under the 'PM e-Bus Seva' initiative?

(A) 20 Thousand

(B) 10 Thousand

(C) 30 Thousand

(D) 40 Thousand

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Recently on which date 'World Mosquito Day' has been celebrated.

(A) 20 August

(B) 25 August

(C) 12 August

(D) 24 August

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Recently which state has been declared as a natural disaster-affected area?

(A) Maharashtra

(B) Rajasthan

(C) Uttar Pradesh

(D) Himachal Pradesh

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

Recently which country's 'Luna-25 Spacecraft' crashed on the moon.

(A) France

(B) China

(C) Russia

(D) Japan

Correct Answer : C

 

Current Affairs GK 2023 - 19 August to 23 August

Q :  

Which city's foundation day has been celebrated recently on 22 August?

(A) Jaipur

(B) Lucknow

(C) Madras

(D) Bhopal

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Recently in which country the 27th edition of naval exercise 'Malabar' has been held?

(A) India

(B) Australia

(C) America

(D) Japan

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

In which Indian city is the 'G20-Digital Innovation Alliance (DIA) Summit' being held?

(A) Lucknow

(B) Bangalore

(C) Kohima

(D) Manipur

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Union Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Electronics & IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar inaugurated the G20-Digital Innovation Alliance Summit in Bengaluru. As part of India's G20 Presidency, the G20 Digital Innovation Alliance (G20-DIA) initiative was launched under the MeitY Startup Hub.


Q :  

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) signed Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) with which country?

(A) America

(B) Japan

(C) India

(D) Australia

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing and ratification of the Mutual Recognition Arrangement between the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and the Australian Border Force. The objective of this arrangement is to provide mutual benefit to accredited and trusted exporters of both the signatories in the clearance of goods by the customs authorities of the importing country.


Q :  

What is the name of the new scheme launched to augment city bus operations by 10,000 e-buses on PPP model?

(A) PM E-Rickshaw Service

(B) PM e-bus service

(C) PM e-education service

(D) PM e-Employment Service

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The cabinet has approved a bus scheme “PM-E-Bus Sewa” to augment city bus operations by 10,000 e-buses on PPP model. The estimated cost of the scheme will be Rs 57,613 crore, out of which Rs 20,000 crore support will be provided by the central government. The scheme will support bus operations for 10 years. Under this scheme, priority will be given to those cities where there is no organized bus service.


Q :  

Which country is the organizer of 'Army 2023: 9th International Military-Technical Forum'?

(A) America

(B) Japan

(C) India

(D) Russia

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

India, China and Iran have set up pavilions at the 9th International Military-Technical Forum, Army 2023, hosted by Russia. The India Pavilion has stalls from the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), and three Defense Public Sector Undertakings including Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), and Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL).


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