Current Affairs Quiz - December, 2022
1. As per the recent NSO data, what is India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the July-September quarter of 2022-23?
[A] 6.1 %
[B] 6.3 %
[C] 6.5 %
[D] 7.2 %
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Correct Answer: B [6.3 %]
Notes:
As per provisional estimates released by National Statistical Office (NSO), India’s gross domestic product (GDP) for the July-September quarter (Q2) of the financial year 2022-23 slowed to 6.3 per cent.
The GDP saw a growth of 13.5 per cent in the preceding April-June quarter of 2022-23. It was cut down mainly by the poor performance of manufacturing and mining sectors.
2. Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) between India and which country is set to enter into force from December 2022?
[A] UAE
[B] Australia
[C] France
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: B [Australia]
Notes:
The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) will enter into force on 29th December, 2022.
The India-Australia ECTA will enhance bilateral trade in goods and services and create new employment opportunities. Under the agreement, duties on 100 percent tariff lines are to be eliminated by Australia.
3. Rooibos, a mountain bush seen in the news, is endemic to which country?
[A] China
[B] Greece
[C] South Africa
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: C [South Africa]
Notes:
The mountain bush named ‘Rooibos’, which is endemic to South Africa, is used to prepare a red brew with a unique flavour.
The San and Khoi communities were the first to learn the health benefits of rooibos leaves. Today, Rooibos is widely exported commodity sold to over 30 countries.
4. Which Indian state has named ‘Prasoon Joshi’ as its brand ambassador?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Assam
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: C [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
Uttarakhand government has named Prasoon Joshi as the state’s brand ambassador. He is a native of Uttarakhand, is a prominent member of the Indian advertising and media industry.
Earlier this month, the state government bestowed the Uttarakhand Gaurav Samman honour for his contributions to art, literature, culture and advertising. His campaigns on malnutrition, polio eradication, women’s empowerment, student suicide and Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan have been popular.
5. What is the name of the paperless airport entry facility launched by the Civil aviation ministry?
[A] Fast Yatra
[B] Digi Yatra
[C] Bharat Yatra
[D] Aviate Anytime
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Correct Answer: B [Digi Yatra]
Notes:
The Digi Yatra paperless airport entry facility is now functional at three airports in the country, including Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International, Bengaluru and Varanasi airports.
Based on the Facial Recognition Technology (FRT), Digi Yatra aims to achieve seamless and contactless processing of passengers at airports. By March 2023, four more cities will be added: Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, and Vijayawada.
6. Which institution manufactures the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mk-III squadron- 840 Sqn (CG)
[A] DRDO
[B] HAL
[C] Mazagon Dock
[D] BHEL
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Correct Answer: B [HAL]
Notes:
An Indian Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mk-III squadron- 840 Sqn (CG), was commissioned by DG VS Pathania at ICG Air Station, Chennai.
The ALH Mk-III helicopters are indigenously manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). They feature advanced RADAR, Shakti engines, advanced communication systems, search-and-rescue homer among other equipment for reconnaissance. A total of 16 ALH Mk-III aircraft have been inducted in the Indian Coast Guard in a phased manner.
7. Which public sector bank has raised Rs 10000 crore through its maiden Infrastructure Bond Issue?
[A] Canara Bank
[B] State Bank of India
[C] Punjab National Bank
[D] Bank of Baroda
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Correct Answer: B [State Bank of India]
Notes:
The State Bank of India raised ₹10,000 crore through its maiden infrastructure bond issuance at a coupon rate of 7.51 per cent.
The tenor for the bond is set at 10 years and this is the largest single infra bond sale by any domestic lender. The proceeds of the bond will be utilised to enhance long- term resources for funding infrastructure and affordable housing segment.
8. Which institution released the ‘Global report on health equity for persons with disabilities’?
[A] UNICEF
[B] WHO
[C] FAO
[D] World Bank
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Correct Answer: B [WHO]
Notes:
The World Health Organization (WHO) released the ‘Global report on health equity for persons with disabilities’.
As per the report, many people with disabilities have the risk of premature death, even up to 20 years earlier than others, due to systemic and pervasive health disparities. The report recommends 40 steps for governments to implement in the health sector.
9. Isaac Herzog visited Bahrain for the first time as the Prime Minister of which country?
[A] UAE
[B] Israel
[C] USA
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: B [Israel]
Notes:
Israeli President Isaac Herzog held talks with Bahraini King and Crown Prince during the first trip by an Israeli head of state to the Gulf kingdom.
Isaac Herzog made the trip after the two countries normalised diplomatic relations in the year 2020.
10. Which city is the host of ‘Technotex 2023’, India’s premier show on Technical Textiles?
[A] Gandhi Nagar
[B] Guwahati
[C] Mumbai
[D] Pune
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Correct Answer: C [Mumbai]
Notes:
‘Technotex 2023’, India’s premier show on Technical Textiles will be held in Mumbai. The event is being organized by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India in collaboration with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce Industry, under National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM).
This is the largest event of technical textile industry in India, which will be attended by top CEOs, manufacturers, industry peers, purchase managers and suppliers from India and around the globe.
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