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Current Affairs Quiz - 16 September 2023


1. What is the primary objective of the "Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana" launched by Odisha's Chief Minister?

Promoting tourism

Addressing nutritional needs of mothers, adolescent girls, and children

Providing financial assistance to farmers

Improving educational facilities


2. What is the theme for World Patient Safety Day 2023?

Patient-Centered Care

Engaging patients for patient safety

Healthcare for All

Medical Innovation and Safety


3. In August 2023, what was the total trade deficit for India?

$11.63 billion

$24.16 billion

$34.48 billion

$60.87 billion


4. What event led to the establishment of the International Day for Interventional Cardiology?

First successful heart transplant

Invention of the stethoscope

First coronary angioplasty on September 16, 1977

Discovery of antibiotics


5. What is the significance of the International Day for Interventional Cardiology, celebrated on September 16th?

A day to celebrate medical research achievements

A day to honor heart surgeons

A day to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases and interventional cardiology

A day to promote healthy eating habits


6. Which organization has partnered with ISRO to enhance AI capabilities with cloud technologies?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Apple

NASA

Google


7. What did the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approve, including the procurement of 12 Su-30MKI aircraft?

Infrastructure development projects

Education initiatives

Defense acquisition proposals worth Rs 45,000 crore

Environmental conservation projects


8. Where is Ashok Leyland planning to establish a state-of-the-art bus manufacturing facility with an initial investment of ₹200 crore?

Mumbai

Chennai

Lucknow

Delhi


9. What is the primary focus of the "Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Thittam" scheme launched by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin?

Education for women

Healthcare for women

Financial assistance to women

Empowerment of women in the arts


10. Which Indian IT company secured a spot on TIME magazine's 'The World's Best Companies of 2023' list?

TCS (Tata Consultancy Services)

Wipro

Infosys

HCL Technologies