Current Affairs Quiz - 21 September 2023

1.		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.

2.		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

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.		According to the "State of Working India 2023" report, what percentage of regular jobs in India provide some form of social security?

50%

25%

10%

6%

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 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

7.		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

8.		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

9.		What is the primary focus of the comic book "Chacha Chaudhary aur Chunavi Dangal"?

Entertainment for children

Encouraging young voters to enroll and participate in elections

Promoting literacy in rural areas

Teaching moral values to children

10.		Which Indian naval exercise marks its 30th edition in 2023 and is considered the longest continuous naval exercise conducted by the Indian Navy with any other country?

Malabar Exercise

Varuna Exercise

Simbex Exercise

TROPEX Exercise