Weekly Current Affairs 23 July to 31 July 2023

Weekly Current Affairs 23 July to 31 July 2023

Weekly Current Affairs summary for the period of 23 July to 31 July 2023. Get updated on world events, political developments, economic updates, technological advancements, and much more.

 

When and where was the national conference held to sign the MoU for “JJM Digital”?
A) July 21, Banglore
B) July 21, Vigyan Bhavan
C) July 21, Mumbai
D) July 21, Pune
Answer: B) July 21, Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi

 

Which country has India entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with for the improvement and modernization of the Joydebpur railway service?
A) Nepal
B) Bangladesh
C) Sri Lanka
D) Myanmar
Answer: B) Bangladesh

 

According to the latest report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), what is the revised forecast for India’s GDP growth in the current financial year?
A) 6.1%
B) 7.0%
C) 5.0%
D) 8.5%
Answer: A) 6.1%

 

When was the first Permanent Aadhaar Enrollment Center (PAEC) of the Army Postal Service inaugurated in New Delhi?
A) July 26
B) July 27
C) August 9
D) August 15
Answer: A) July 26

 

On which date was the “Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar” initiative launched by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi?
A) July 26
B) July 27
C) August 9
D) August 15
Answer: B) July 27

 

Under which ministry is the “Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar” initiative designed?
A) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
B) Ministry of Culture
C) Ministry of Defense
D) Ministry of Postal Services
Answer: B) Ministry of Culture

 

When will the Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy Industry Coalition (RECEIC) be launched?
A) July 26
B) July 27
C) July 28
D) July 29
Answer: B) July 27

 

How many microsites projects were launched under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) by the National Health Authority (NHA)?
A) 50
B) 75
C) 100
D) 150
Answer: C) 100

 

When was the 10th meeting of the India-Malaysia Military Cooperation Sub-Committee held in New Delhi?
A) July 26
B) July 27
C) July 28
D) July 29
Answer: B) July 27

 

On which date did the Government of India and the Republic of Laos sign Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for accelerated development in various fields?
A) July 25
B) July 26
C) July 27
D) July 28
Answer: C) July 27

 

In which city will US chipmaker Giant AMD set up its largest-ever Research and Development (R&D) facility as part of a $400 million investment plan in India?
A) Bengaluru
B) Hyderabad
C) Mumbai
D) Chennai
Answer: A) Bengaluru

 

On which date was the memorandum of understanding signed between Argentina and India to promote bilateral cooperation of entrepreneurs and startups in the agricultural sector and biotechnology?
A) July 25
B) July 26
C) July 27
D) July 28
Answer: A) July 25

 

Where was the Global ESG Conference 2.0 organized by the Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry held to discuss social and governance (ESG) practices and environment in business?
A) Mumbai, India
B) Bengaluru, India
C) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
D) New York, USA
Answer: C) Dubai, United Arab Emirates

 

In July 2023, which Indian company entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Liberia’s Telecommunications Corporation (LTC) to advance Liberia’s telecommunications sector?
A) Neonicz Software
B) Central Information and Communication Technology Department (MICT)
C) India Digital Stack
D) United States
Answer: A) Neonicz Software

 

On July 29, 2023, US Defense Secretary Austin announced that Australia will produce air-to-air guided missile systems with US guidance by which year?
A) 2022
B) 2023
C) 2024
D) 2025
Answer: D) 2025

 

In July 2023, which company successfully launched the world’s largest commercial communications satellite, Hughes JUPITER 3, using its Falcon Heavy rocket?
A) NASA
B) ESA (European Space Agency)
C) SpaceX
D) Blue Origin
Answer: C) SpaceX