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Are you preparing for government exams, bank exams, or other government jobs and examinations? If so, you know how important it is to stay up-to-date on current affairs. After all, GK and current affairs are often a major part of these exams.

But with so many things happening in the world, it can be tough to keep track of all the news. That’s where our monthly current affairs quiz comes in!

The Monthly Current Affairs Quiz

This current affairs and GK quiz is a compilation of the most important news stories from September and October 2023. It covers a wide range of topics, including government schemes, current events, dates, science, geography, sports, world affairs, awards, and famous people.

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Current Affairs Quiz - This quiz will test your knowledge of the latest news and events, that happened in the month of September - October 2023, from all over the world, with a focus on India. Whether you're preparing for a competitive exam or practicing for any government job exams, it's a great way to test your knowledge and learn new things

Instructions:

Number of questions: 50
Pass percentage: 50%
Time Limit: 30 minutes
Answers: Will be displayed, after completion of all questions.

1 / 50

What is the name of the most advanced Arabic Large Language Model in the world?

1) Jais

2) Zahra

3) Amir

4) Ahmed

2 / 50

Who was the first Director of the Central Bureau of Information?

1) Sarah Johnson

2) Dr. L.F. Rushbrook Williams

3) John Smith

4) Robert Brown

3 / 50

Name the eight core industries.

1) Education, Transportation, Telecommunications, Real Estate, Pharmaceuticals, Entertainment, Food Processing, Aerospace

2) Iron, Copper, Gold, Silver, Zinc, Lead, Nickel, Aluminum

3) Coal, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Refinery Products, Fertilizers, Steel, Cement and Electricity

4) Agriculture, Healthcare, Technology, Finance, Tourism, Textiles, Automobiles, Electronics

4 / 50

What is the name of the mobile app launched under Adopt a Heritage 2.0?

1) ‘Cultural Treasures’

2) ‘Indian Heritage’

3) ‘Historical Wonders’

4) ‘Heritage Explorer’

5 / 50

Name the types of Swine Flu?

1) H5N1, H7N9, H2N2

2) H6N3, H7N7, H1N9

3) H1N1, H1N2, H3N1

4) H3N2, H4N6, H5N2

6 / 50

How many vaccines are included in the Universal Immunization Scheme of the government of India?

1) 12

2) 8

3) 6

4) 10

7 / 50

Where is India's first Indigenous Nuclear Power Station located?

1) Kudankulam, Tamil Nadu

2) Kakrapar, Gujarat

3) Tarapur, Maharashtra

4) Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu

8 / 50

What nickname did Prime Minister Narendra Modi bestow upon WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus?

1) Pappu

2) Tulsi Bhai

3) Dada

4) Bapu

9 / 50

Where will the P20 (Speakers of Parliament of G20 countries) conference be held in October 2023?

1) Bangalore, in the G20 Conference Hall

2) New Delhi, in the new Parliament House

3) Mumbai, at the G20 Convention Center

4) Chennai, at the P20 Summit Center

10 / 50

Who is commonly referred to as the father of the Green Revolution in India?

1) Dr. Genda Lal Jain

2) Dr. P V Satyanarayan

3) MS Swaminathan

4) Dr. Manmohan Singh

11 / 50

Which Union ministry oversees the Press Information Bureau?

1) Union Ministry of Home Affairs

2) Union Ministry of Finance

3) Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

4) Union Ministry of External Affairs

12 / 50

What is the world's largest AI supercomputer?

1) Titanium MegaFlow

2) SuperBrain X2000

3) PowerTech Quantum

4) Condor Galaxy

13 / 50

Where is the headquarters of FIA (Federation of International Automobiles), the governing body of Formula One Racing located?

1) Milan, Italy

2) London, United Kingdom

3) Geneva, Switzerland

4) Paris, France

14 / 50

What game is D. Gukesh associated with?

1) Swimming

2) Table Tennis

3) Badminton

4) Chess

15 / 50

Who leads the recently formed One Nation One Election committee?

1) Sonia Gandhi

2) Amit Shah

3) Ramnath Kovind

4) Mamata Banerjee

16 / 50

When was the Central Bureau of Information's name changed to the Press Information Bureau?

1) In 1962

2) In 1970

3) In 1946

4) In 1955

17 / 50

Who releases the Index of Industrial Production in India?

1) By the Ministry of Human Resource Development

2) By the Office of the Economic Adviser (OEA), Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP)

3) By the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

4) By the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

18 / 50

Where was the first toll plaza operated by Women Self Help Groups inaugurated in India?

1) Maharashtra

2) Madhya Pradesh

3) Rajasthan

4) Gujarat

19 / 50

Which type of Influenza has caused pandemics?

1) Influenza C

2) Influenza A

3) Influenza D

4) Influenza B

20 / 50

In which district of Rajasthan is the National Institute of Ayurveda situated?

1) Jodhpur

2) Bikaner

3) Jaipur

4) Udaipur

21 / 50

Who was known as the 'Father of Indian Archaeology'?

1) William Brown

2) Alexander Cunningham

3) John Smith

4) Richard Wilson

22 / 50

Which country has collaborated with India to establish Renewable Energy Technology Action Platform (RETAP)?

1) China

2) Japan

3) United States of America

4) United Kingdom

23 / 50

Who has been elected as the new President of Singapore?

1) Nisha Sharma

2) Ravi Singh

3) Alok Verma

4) Tharman Shanmugaratnam

24 / 50

Which Article of the Constitution defines the tenure of both Houses of Parliament?

1) Article 42

2) Article 83

3) Article 117

4) Article 61

25 / 50

The WHO co-hosted the first WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit 2023 in Gandhinagar with which organization?

1) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

2) Ministry of External Affairs

3) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

4) Union Ministry of Ayush

26 / 50

According to Ayurveda, what are the three doshas of the body?

1) Aum, Shanti, and Namaste

2) Vata, Pitta, and Kapha

3) Karma, Dharma, and Yoga

4) Alpha, Beta, and Gamma

27 / 50

Which influenza virus causes Swine flu?

1) H3N2

2) H7N9

3) H1N1

4) H5N1

28 / 50

When was India's first metro built by Indian Railways?

1) On 15 September 1987 - Chennai Metro

2) On 24 October 1984 - Kolkata Metro Railway

3) On 10 March 1995 - Delhi Metro

4) On 5 July 1971 - Mumbai Metro

29 / 50

What sport do Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra participate in?

1) Chess

2) Table Tennis

3) Swimming

4) Badminton

30 / 50

Which ministry organized the 'Global India AI 2023'?

1) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Government of India

2) Ministry of Science and Technology

3) Ministry of Defense

4) Ministry of Agriculture

31 / 50

Which Indian has been announced as the recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award for 2023?

1) Shreya Patel

2) Rajesh Gupta

3) Geeta Mehta

4) Oncologist Ravi Kannan

32 / 50

Which Formula One Grand Prix is also recognized as the Monza circuit?

1) Monaco Grand Prix

2) Italian Grand Prix

3) German Grand Prix

4) British Grand Prix

33 / 50

In September 2023, Heath Streak succumbed to cancer. Which country did he represent?

1) Zimbabwe

2) England

3) Australia

4) South Africa

34 / 50

Which prestigious award is often referred to as the Nobel Prize of Asia?

1) Padma Bhushan

2) Indira Gandhi Peace Prize

3) Bharat Ratna

4) Ramon Magsaysay Award

35 / 50

How often is the Asian Table Tennis Championship held?

1) Five years

2) Two years

3) Four years

4) Three years

36 / 50

Which country released the most advanced Arabic Large Language Model in the world?

1) Qatar

2) UAE

3) Oman

4) Saudi Arabia

37 / 50

What is the basis for naming the frigate Mahendragiri?

1) It was named after a historical battle

2) Frigate Mahendragiri is named after a mountain peak in the Eastern Ghats in Orissa

3) It was named after a river in India

4) It was named after a famous Indian admiral

38 / 50

What is the name of the portal being launched by the government to register and vaccinate every pregnant woman and child under the Universal Immunization Scheme?

1) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)

2) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)

3) Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)

4) U-WIN

39 / 50

Who is India's highest-ranked chess player in international rankings?

1) Viswanathan Anand

2) Padmini Rout

3) Koneru Humpy

4) D Gukesh

40 / 50

Which branch of the Indian armed forces conducted the Trishul Exercise in September 2023?

1) Indian Navy's Southern Command

2) Indian Army's Northern Command

3) Indian Coast Guard

4) Indian Air Force's Western Command

41 / 50

Which agency publishes India's economic growth figures?

1) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

2) Ministry of Finance

3) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

4) National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

42 / 50

In which field was the Swamitva Yojana recognized with the National Award for eGovernance 2023?

1) Awarded for promoting national unity and integrity

2) Awarded for excellence in agriculture and allied sectors

3) Awarded for the application of emerging technologies to provide citizen-centric services.

4) Awarded for outstanding performance in the field of sports

43 / 50

Who served as the first Director General of ASI?

1) Mukesh Singh

2) Rajesh Kumar

3) Alexander Cunningham

4) Sunil Verma

44 / 50

Who is the first woman to lead the Railway Board?

1) Meera Patel

2) Swati Sharma

3) Jaya Verma Sinha

4) Priya Gupta

45 / 50

Which Union ministry is set to launch the U-WIN portal?

1) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

2) Ministry of Education

3) Ministry of Finance

4) Ministry of Home Affairs

46 / 50

During the G20 Presidency, which country initiated the Speakers of Parliament of G20 countries?

1) United States

2) Canada

3) India

4) Germany

47 / 50

Which Scheme received the National Award for e-Governance 2023?

1) Svamitva Scheme

2) Swaminathan Yojana

3) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

4) Swadeshi Movement

48 / 50

Where was the 26th edition of the Asian Table Tennis Championships 2023 taken place?

1) New Delhi, India

2) Tokyo, Japan

3) Shanghai, China

4) Pyeongchang, South Korea

49 / 50

What is the name of the open-source large language model created in the UAE?

1) Hawk

2) Falcon

3) Eagle

4) Ostrich

50 / 50

What was the theme of the first WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit 2023?

1) Traditional Medicine: Past and Future

2) Healing the World: One Herb at a Time

3) Global Unity in Healthcare

4) Towards Health and well-being of All

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