Weekly Current Affairs 16 July to 22 July 2023
Weekly Current Affairs summary for the period of 16th July to 22nd July 2023. Get updated on significant world events, political developments, economic updates, technological advancements, and much more. Stay ahead of the curve and deepen your understanding of the world with our comprehensive and concise rundown of the most important news of the week.
Who was the first transgender woman to win Miss Universe Netherlands in 2023?
a) Rikkie Kollé
b) Nathalie Mogbelzada
c) Habiba Mostafa
d) Lou Dirchs
Answer: a) Rikkie Kollé
What is the inflation rate in India as of June 2023?
a) 6.00%
b) 4.81%
c) 4.58%
d) 2.01%
Answer: b) 4.81%
Which company is closing in on an agreement to acquire Apple’s supplier factory in India?
a) Microsoft
b) Tata Group
c) Samsung
d) Reliance Industries
Answer: b) Tata Group
According to Global Firepower, which country has the strongest military force in the world?
a) Russia
b) China
c) India
d) United States
Answer: d) United States
Which Indian news station unveiled “Lisa,” India’s first regional AI news anchor?
a) NDTV
b) Times Now
c) Aaj Tak
d) Odisha TV
Answer: d) Odisha TV
In which city did Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and President of France H.E. Mr. Emmanuel Macron address a group of leading Indian and French CEOs?
a) New Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Paris
d) Gujarat
Answer: c) Paris
Who won India’s first medal in the World Para Athletics Championships 2023?
a) Praveen Kumar
b) Milind Soman
c) Abhinav Bindra
d) Saina Nehwal
Answer: a) Praveen Kumar
India signed an MoU on linking its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with the Instant Payment Platform of which country?
a) UAE
b) Singapore
c) Indonesia
d) France
Answer: a) UAE
On which day is Sushruta Jayanti celebrated every year?
a) 18th July
b) 15th July
c) 16th July
d) 12th July
Answer: b) 15th July
Which city in India will establish the country’s first Esport and Break Dance Academy?
a) Mumbai
b) New Delhi
c) Kolkata
d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: d) Madhya Pradesh
Who will become the first woman to helm the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)?
a) Philip Lowe
b) Michele Bullock
c) Bola Tinubu
d) Yashasvi Jaiswal
Answer: b) Michele Bullock
In which country did President Bola Tinubu declare a state of emergency to tackle rising food prices and shortages?
a) India
b) Australia
c) Nigeria
d) United States
Answer: c) Nigeria
Which Indian cricketer created an Indian record for most runs on overseas Test debut against West Indies?
a) Philip Lowe
b) Yashasvi Jaiswal
c) Michele Bullock
d) Bola Tinubu
Answer: b) Yashasvi Jaiswal
Which state in India launched the ‘Gajah Kotha’ campaign to mitigate human-elephant conflict?
a) Gujarat
b) Assam
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Karnataka
Answer: b) Assam
Where was the Third G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting held under the Indian Presidency?
a) New Delhi
b) Gandhinagar, Gujarat
c) Mumbai
d) Kolkata
Answer: b) Gandhinagar, Gujarat
India and the United States jointly launched a call for proposals on which critical and emerging technologies?
a) Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
b) Quantum Technologies and Biotechnology
c) Artificial Intelligence for Transforming Lives
d) Quantum Technologies and Artificial Intelligence
Answer: d) Quantum Technologies and Artificial Intelligence
Which Indian state was awarded a Geographical Indication (GI) certificate for Authoor betel leaves?
a) Kerala
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Karnataka
Answer: b) Tamil Nadu
Who set the Guinness world record for the fastest shot by a male player in badminton?
a) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
b) Novak Djokovic
c) Carlos Alcaraz
d) Yashasvi Jaiswal
Answer: a) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
Razorpay India launched its first international payment gateway in which country?
a) Singapore
b) United States
c) Malaysia
d) Australia
Answer: c) Malaysia
Which Indian state released Gambusia fish into its water bodies to combat mosquito-borne diseases?
a) Gujarat
b) Rajasthan
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: c) Andhra Pradesh
India stood at which position in the medal tally on Day 4 of the ISSF Junior World Championships in Changwon, Korea?
a) First position
b) Second position
c) Third position
d) Fourth position
Answer: b) Second position
Which Ministry organized a Conference of India and the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) on traditional medicines?
a) Ministry of Ayush
b) Ministry of Commerce & Industry
c) Ministry of Rural Development
d) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
Answer: a) Ministry of Ayush
The One District One Product (ODOP) program was launched in collaboration with which Indian state to promote indigenous crafts and artisans?
a) Rajasthan
b) Gujarat
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Kerala
Answer: b) Gujarat
An MoU was signed between the Ministry of Culture and which bank for disbursal of financial assistance to veteran artists?
a) State Bank of India
b) Canara Bank
c) HDFC Bank
d) Punjab National Bank
Answer: b) Canara Bank
Which organization has launched the Heat Index on an experimental basis?
a) Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)
b) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
c) World Health Organization (WHO)
d) Ministry of Earth Sciences
Answer: a) Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)
What was the name of the first ever “Credit Guarantee Scheme” launched for rebooting rural economy?
a) Micro Business Credit Guarantee Scheme
b) Rural Employment Credit Guarantee Scheme
c) Livestock Sector Credit Guarantee Scheme
d) MSMEs Credit Guarantee Scheme
Answer: c) Livestock Sector Credit Guarantee Scheme
