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30th April 2023 Current Affairs | Today GK Quiz
1. Which edition of the joint military exercise “AJEYA WARRIOR” is currently being held in the United Kingdom?
a) 5th edition
b) 6th edition
c) 7th edition
d) 8th edition
Answer: c) 7th edition
Explanation: The 7th edition of the joint military exercise “AJEYA WARRIOR” is currently being held in the United Kingdom from 27 April to 11 May 2023.
2. What is the primary objective of the “AJEYA WARRIOR-23” exercise?
a) To enhance positive military relations and promote the ability to operate together in undertaking sub-conventional operations
b) To engage in a variety of missions to test their operational skills in various simulated situations
c) To develop inter-operability, camaraderie, bonhomie, and friendship between the two armies
d) To refine their tactical drills while learning from each other’s operational experiences
Answer: a) To enhance positive military relations and promote the ability to operate together in undertaking sub-conventional operations
Explanation: The primary objective of the “AJEYA WARRIOR-23” exercise is to enhance positive military relations, learn from each other’s best practices, and promote the ability to operate together in undertaking company-level sub-conventional operations in urban and semi-urban environments under UN mandate.
3. What was the primary driver of credit growth for the Indian banks in FY23?
a) Housing loans
b) Agriculture and allied activities
c) Personal loans
d) Loans to the services sector
Answer: c) Personal loans
Explanation: As per the RBI data on sectoral deployment of bank credit, personal loans registered a growth of 20.6% in FY23 as compared to 12.6% in the year-ago period, primarily driven by housing loans.
4. Why did deposit growth witness a slower growth rate in the last fortnight of FY23?
a) Due to competition between banks for raising deposits to meet strong credit demand
b) Due to low liquidity in the market
c) Due to lower demand from NBFCs
d) Due to a fall in personal loan demand
Answer: a) Due to competition between banks for raising deposits to meet strong credit demand
Explanation: Deposit growth witnessed a slower growth at 9.6% y-o-y compared to credit growth for the fortnight ended March 10, 2023. Deposit rates have already risen and are expected to go up even further due to elevated policy rates, intense competition between banks for raising deposits to meet strong credit demand, a widening gap between credit & deposit growth, and lower liquidity in the market.
5. What is the objective of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between NLC India (NLCIL) and Nature Conservancy India (TNC India)?
a) To collaborate on research work pertaining to repurposing of mined-out lands for setting up of renewable energy projects
b) To increase coal production in India
c) To reduce the use of renewable energy sources in India
d) To decrease the use of natural gas in India
Answer: a) To collaborate on research work pertaining to repurposing of mined-out lands for setting up of renewable energy projects.
Explanation: NLC India (NLCIL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Nature Conservancy India (TNC India) to collaborate on research work pertaining to the repurposing of mined-out lands for setting up of renewable energy projects.
6. What is SiteRight tool developed by TNC India?
a) A tool to determine the suitability of the land to be used for mining
b) A tool to determine the suitability of the land to be used for agriculture
c) A tool to determine the suitability of the land to be used for renewable energy projects
d) A tool to determine the suitability of the land to be used for construction of buildings
Answer: c) A tool to determine the suitability of the land to be used for renewable energy projects.
Explanation: The SiteRight tool developed by TNC India will help in determining the suitability of the land to be used for renewable energy projects.
7. What is the honorary MBE conferred to Dr Nandakumara for?
a) Services to public life in the UK
b) Services to Indian classical arts in the UK
c) Services to the British monarchy
d) Services to the British charity sector
Answer: b) Services to Indian classical arts in the UK
Explanation: Dr Nandakumara has been conferred an honorary MBE for his services to the teaching, performance and accessibility of Indian classical arts in the UK.
8. Why is Dr Nandakumara particularly happy about receiving the honorary MBE award?
a) Because it is the first time the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan centre has been recognized for its work in the field of Indian arts and culture
b) Because it comes at a time when the centre is celebrating its 50th anniversary
c) Because he personally knows King Charles III and the British Foreign Secretary
d) Because it is a recognition of his work in promoting the British culture in India
Answer: b) Because it comes at a time when the centre is celebrating its 50th anniversary
Explanation: Dr Nandakumara states that he is happiest about receiving the honorary MBE award because it comes as they are celebrating the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan centre’s 50th anniversary this year.
9. Who has been appointed as the Managing Director & CEO of Bank of Baroda?
a) Rajneesh Karnatak
b) Sanjiv Chadha
c) Debadatta Chand
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Debadatta Chand
Explanation: Debadatta Chand has been appointed as the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of the Bank of Baroda for a period of three years, as per a Finance Ministry notification.
10. What was the growth rate of Bank of Baroda’s domestic deposits for the March quarter?
a) 7.9%
b) 13%
c) 19%
d) None of the above
Answer: b) 13%
Explanation: According to the article, domestic deposits of Bank of Baroda grew around 13% year-on-year to Rs 10.47 lakh crore during the March quarter, while domestic CASA deposits grew 7.9% to Rs 4.42 lakh crore.
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