Weekly Current Affairs 16 July to 22 July 2023

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