Current Affairs Quiz - 21 September 2023

1.		What is the cause of the recent escalation in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict?

Border disputes between Azerbaijan and Armenia

Ethnic clashes in Nagorno-Karabakh

Landmine incidents attributed to Armenian saboteurs

An economic dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan

2.		Which three cities in the United States have been designated as venues for hosting the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024?

New York, Washington, and Los Angeles

Chicago, Miami, and Dallas

Dallas, Florida, and New York

San Francisco, Boston, and Houston

3.		What is the theme of the International Day of Peace 2023?

"Peace and Unity: A Global Effort"

"Actions for Peace: Our Ambition for the #GlobalGoals"

"Harmony and Cooperation: Building a Peaceful World"

"Conflict Resolution for a Better Future"

4.		What significant decision did Volvo Cars make regarding diesel car production?

It will continue diesel car production as usual.

It will discontinue diesel car production by early 2024.

It will phase out diesel car production gradually over the next decade.

It will focus exclusively on diesel car production.

5.		What is the primary focus of World Alzheimer's Month 2023, with the theme "Never too early, never too late"?

Early diagnosis and prevention of Alzheimer's disease

Fundraising for Alzheimer's research

Caregiver support and awareness

Memory enhancement techniques

6.		Why is the approval of the Truenat test significant in Kerala?

It allows the testing of COVID-19 cases.

It facilitates the diagnosis of Nipah virus (NiV).

It provides faster results for tuberculosis (TB) testing.

It enhances the testing of malaria cases.

7.		What is the revised GDP growth projection for India in the fiscal year 2024 by the Asian Development Bank (ADB)?

6.0%

6.2%

6.3%

6.7%

8.		Which life insurance company has become the official partner for the BCCI Domestic and International Season 2023-26?

LIC (Life Insurance Corporation of India)

HDFC Life

SBI Life

ICICI Prudential Life

9.		Who received an invitation from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be the chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations in 2024?

German Chancellor Angela Merkel

U.S. President Joe Biden

French President Emmanuel Macron

Chinese President Xi Jinping

10.		What is the primary objective of the "Mukhyamantrir Atmanirbharshil Asom Abhiyan" scheme in Assam?

Providing free healthcare to the elderly

Supporting startups and entrepreneurs

Offering financial assistance to young individuals

Promoting tourism in Assam