Weekly Current Affairs 8 Aug to 15 Aug 2023
Stay updated with the latest weekly current affairs 8 Aug to 15 Aug 2023. Get insights into significant events, achievements, and developments across various fields, including politics, science, technology, and more. Stay informed and enhance your knowledge with a concise summary of the key happenings of the week.”
What is the projected average growth rate of the Indian economy until FY31, according to S&P Global?
a) 5.2%
b) 6.7%
c) 7.9%
d) 8.5%
Answer: b) 6.7%
Which organization launched the mobile app ‘Rajmargyatra’ for national highway users in India?
a) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
b) Indian Oil Corporation
c) National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
d) State Bank of India
Answer: c) National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
What did South Indian Bank launch recently for its customers?
a) SIB Express Loan
b) SIB EXIM Current Account
c) SIB Mobile Wallet
d) SIB Health Insurance
Answer: b) SIB EXIM Current Account
Who inaugurated the Port Health Organisation (PHO) under Sagar Setu?
a) Narendra Modi
b) Piyush Goyal
c) Amit Shah
d) Sarbananda Sonowal
Answer: d) Sarbananda Sonowal
What technology did BDL hand over to DRDO recently?
a) Advanced Radar System
b) Sonar Equipment
c) Radio Frequency Seeker of Akash
d) Missile Defense System
Answer: c) Radio Frequency Seeker of Akash
How many handicraft artisans have been registered under the PEHCHAN Scheme?
a) 25.86 lakhs
b) 31.14 lakhs
c) 40.02 lakhs
d) 50.75 lakhs
Answer: b) 31.14 lakhs
Which Indian state introduced the ‘Shubhayatra’ scheme to support overseas emigrants?
a) Maharashtra
b) Punjab
c) Kerala
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: c) Kerala
Who won India’s first-ever 100m Hurdles Medal at the WUG (World University Games)?
a) P. T. Usha
b) Dutee Chand
c) Jyothi Yarraji
d) Hima Das
Answer: c) Jyothi Yarraji
When was the 5th meeting of the India-Vietnam Joint Trade Sub-Commission (JTSC) held in New Delhi?
a) 9 August 2022
b) 8 August 2023
c) 9 August 2023
d) 8 August 2022
Answer: c) 9 August 2023
What innovative products were produced by Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) of Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission as part of the “Meri Mati Mera Desh” campaign?
a) Handmade clothing
b) Eco-friendly Diyas from cow dung
c) Organic vegetables
d) Handcrafted jewelry
Answer: b) Eco-friendly Diyas from cow dung
How many vaccines, including anthrax and swine fever, are currently undergoing trials according to Union Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh?
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five
Answer: c) Four
From which location did Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde launch the ‘Meri Mati Mera Desh’ campaign?
a) Pune
b) Nagpur
c) Mumbai
d) New Delhi
Answer: c) Mumbai
What percentage of India’s airspace has been designated as a green zone for drones according to recent developments?
a) 70%
b) 80%
c) 90%
d) 95%
Answer: c) 90%
What is India’s success rate in rocket launches between 2017 to 2022, as stated by Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh?
a) 75%
b) 85%
c) 90%
d) 95%
Answer: c) 90%
Which countries are participating in the 31st edition of the Malabar multilateral exercise?
a) India, China, Japan, Russia
b) India, Australia, Japan, China
c) India, Australia, Japan, U.S.
d) India, Pakistan, Japan, U.K.
Answer: c) India, Australia, Japan, U.S.
The ‘ERIS’ variant of Covid-19 is spreading rapidly in which country?
a) India
b) Australia
c) Japan
d) Britain
Answer: d) Britain
Who inaugurated the conference on ‘Aspiring for Supermind in the City of Evolving Consciousness’ at Auroville?
a) Prime Minister of India
b) President of India
c) Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
d) Founder of Auroville
Answer: b) President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu
Where will the 80 MW floating solar project be set up by NTPC Renewable Energy Limited?
a) Ganges River
b) Yamuna River
c) Omkareshwar Reservoir in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh
d) Arabian Sea
Answer: c) Omkareshwar Reservoir in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh
What is the newly discovered dinosaur species named by scientists from IIT-Roorkee and the Geological Survey of India (GSI)?
a) Rajasaurus rex
b) Tharosaurus indicus
c) Indosaurus magnus
d) Roorkeesaurus fossilis
Answer: b) Tharosaurus indicus
What is the aim of the National Dental Commission Bill, 2023, recently passed by the Indian Parliament?
a) Improving agriculture standards
b) Enhancing education in science and technology
c) Elevating dental education and healthcare standards
d) Promoting arts and culture
Answer: c) Elevating dental education and healthcare standards
How many infrastructure projects were recommended under PM GatiShakti, with a total worth of over 28 thousand crore rupees?
a) Three
b) Four
c) Five
d) Six
Answer: d) Six
What tax rate was approved by Lok Sabha for online gaming, casinos, and horse race clubs under amendments to GST laws?
a) 12%
b) 18%
c) 28%
d) 40%
Answer: c) 28%
