Daily Current Affairs Quiz : August 29, 2023
August 29, 2023 August 29, 2023
1. ‘Dholpur-Karauli’ is the recently approved tiger reserve of which Indian state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan is India’s 54th tiger reserve. The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) approved the reserve, which is located in the Karauli and Dholpur districts. It is Rajasthan’s fifth tiger reserve, after Ranthambore, Sariska, Mukundra Hills, and Ramgarh Vishdhari.
2. Which company announced to release ‘Code Llama’ AI model to assist in writing computer code?
[A] Google
[B] Apple
[C] Microsoft
[D] Meta
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Correct Answer: D [Meta]
Notes:
Meta Platforms said it would release an artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to assist in writing computer code
It is a large language model (LLM) that can use text prompts to generate and discuss code. It has the potential to make workflows faster and more efficient for developers. Code Llama has the potential to be used as a productivity and educational tool to help programmers write more robust software.
3. Which state/UT implements the Chief Minister Breakfast scheme?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Goa
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
In Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister’s breakfast scheme has been extended to 31,000 schools across the State, benefiting 17 lakh students.
Initially, the scheme was devised to provide nutritious breakfast to 1,14,095 students of classes 1 to 5 studying in 1,545 government schools and an amount of Rs 33.56 crore was allocated for this scheme.
4. Which movie won the best Feature Film award at the 69th National Film Awards in 2023?
[A] Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
[B] Gangubai Kathiawadia
[C] Sarpatta Parambarai
[D] RRR
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Correct Answer: A [Rocketry: The Nambi Effect]
Notes:
‘Rocketry: The Nambi Effect’ was adjudged Best Feature Film at the 69th National Film Awards. Best Actor award went to Allu Arjun while Alia Bhatt, Kriti Sanon share Best Actress award.
‘RRR’ won six awards including Best Music Direction, Best Special Effects, Best Choreography, Best Action Direction/Stunt Choreography, Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment, and Best Male Playback Singer.
5. Rafael Nadal has been named as the ambassador for which Indian technology brand?
[A] TCS
[B] Wipro
[C] Infosys
[D] Tech Mahindra
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Correct Answer: C [Infosys]
Notes:
Infosys announced entering into a three-year partnership with tennis legend Rafael Nadal.
The 22-time Grand Slam champion will serve as the Brand Ambassador for the brand and Infosys Digital Innovation. Infosys will collaborate with Nadal on the development of cutting-edge digital innovation projects.
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