Current Affairs Quiz - 19 September 2023

1.		What is the significance of International Red Panda Day?

It celebrates red pandas as pets.

It raises awareness about the importance of bamboo forests.

It promotes the conservation of red pandas.

It marks the anniversary of red panda discovery.

2.		Which state-of-the-art integrated office complex was recently inaugurated at Delhi’s Safdarjung Airport by Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya M. Scindia?

Skyview Tower

Aero Hub

Udaan Bhawan

Aviator Plaza

3.		What was the remarkable achievement of Mondo Duplantis at the 2023 Diamond League Final in Eugene?

He won the 100m sprint.

He set a new world record in the high jump.

He cleared the bar at 6.23 meters in pole vault, breaking his own world record.

He achieved a new personal best in the discus throw.

4.		What is the name of the scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide low-interest loans to traditional craftsmen and artisans without requiring collateral?

Artisan Finance Scheme

Craftsperson Empowerment Scheme

PM Vishwakarma Scheme

Traditional Artisan Loan Scheme

5.		What is the name of the Indian Navy's seminar focused on innovation and indigenization, scheduled for October 2023?

Swadeshi Sammelan

Swavlamban

Swarnim Sangam

Navik Innovation

6.		Who was named the permanent CEO of Penguin Random House after serving as interim CEO for nine months?

Markus Dohle

Nihar Malaviya

Sandra Brown

J.K. Rowling

7.		The Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala, including the temples of Belur, Halebid, and Somnathpura, were recently added to UNESCO's World Heritage list. Which Indian state are these temples located in?

Kerala

Tamil Nadu

Karnataka

Andhra Pradesh

8.		S&P Global Market Intelligence upgraded India's economic growth forecast for FY24 to what percentage?

5.1%

6.6%

7.5%

8.2%

9.		Which government scheme has allocated over 2300 Crore Rupees for the education of SC and OBC students since 2014?

PM-KISAN

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

SHREYAS Scheme

Ayushman Bharat

10.		What is the new name given to the old Parliament building in India as announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

Rashtrapati Bhavan

Lok Sabha Bhavan

Samvidhan Sadan

Janata Bhavan