Current Affairs Quiz - 21 September 2023

1.		What is the significance of September 24 in the context of the International Week of the Deaf (IWD)?

It is the day when deaf individuals celebrate their achievements.

It is the last day of IWD when international sign language is promoted.

It is a day of global silence to commemorate the deaf community.

It is the day when sign language courses are offered to the public.

2.		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

3.		What are the "Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar" awards in India, and what do they recognize?

Awards for outstanding contributions to sports

Awards for achievements in space exploration

Awards for exceptional contributions to science, technology, and innovation

Awards for literary excellence

4.		Who are the recipients of the "Golden Tickets" given by the BCCI, and what is the purpose of these tickets?

Recipients are cricketers honored for their achievements, and the tickets offer free cricket match entry.

Recipients are Indian celebrities, and the tickets provide access to VIP services during cricket matches.

Recipients are international cricket players, and the tickets grant them entry to all BCCI events.

Recipients are sports journalists, and the tickets allow them to cover cricket matches.

5.		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"

6.		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.

7.		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.

8.		Why did UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delay the ban on petrol and diesel cars by five years?

To promote the use of electric vehicles

To reduce carbon emissions more gradually

To address the cost-of-living crisis

To support the oil and LPG industry

9.		During which week is the International Week of the Deaf (IWD) observed, and what is its purpose?

First week of September to raise awareness about deaf culture

Last week of September to celebrate deaf achievements

Last week of August to promote sign language

Second week of October to commemorate deaf history

10.		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