Daily Current Affairs Quiz : January 10, 2023
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1. What is the estimated GDP Growth of India in 2022-23, as per the NSO first advance estimates?
[A] 6 per cent
[B] 7 per cent
[C] 8 per cent
[D] 8.5 per cent
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Correct Answer: B [7 per cent]
Notes:
The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the First Advance Estimates (FAE) of National Income for the financial year 2022-23.
Real GDP or in the year 2022-23 is estimated at ₹157.60 lakh crore. The growth in real GDP during 2022-23 is estimated at 7.0 per cent as compared to 8.7 per cent in 2021-22.
2. Which institution awards ‘Eat Right Station’ certification to Railway stations?
[A] Railway Ministry
[B] FSSAI
[C] FCI
[D] NITI Aayog
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Correct Answer: B [FSSAI]
Notes:
The ‘Eat Right Station’ certification is awarded by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to the railway stations that set benchmarks in providing safe and wholesome food to passengers.
The Varanasi Cantt railway station has been recently awarded a 5- star ‘Eat Right Station’ certification for providing quality and nutritious food to passengers.
3. Kilauea Volcano, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Philippines
[C] Hawaii (USA)
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: C [Hawaii (USA)]
Notes:
Kilauea Volcano, located in the Hawaii state of the USA is considered as one of the most active volcanoes on the planet.
The summit of Kilauea is located inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The Kilauea volcano has started erupting after a brief pause. Its neighbour named the Mauna Loa, the largest volcano in the world, erupted for the first time in 38 years last month.
4. Which state launched a facility for entrepreneurs to submit complaints using WhatsApp?
[A] Telangana
[B] Kerala
[C] Odisha
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
The Industries department of the Kerala government has launched a facility for entrepreneurs to submit their complaints or seek redressals using the WhatsApp platform.
Under this facility, the complaint message will be attended to in 10 minutes and the complaints are expected to be settled within seven days. This is a temporary set-up until the statutory grievance settlement mechanism comes into effect.
5. What is the purpose of the ‘Aamantran’ Portal, which was recently launched?
[A] Grievance Redressal
[B] Invitation Management
[C] Issuance of Electoral Bonds
[D] Donation to Places of Worship
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Correct Answer: B [Invitation Management]
Notes:
As part of the Government’s e-governance initiative, an online Invitation Management Portal was launched
The Aamantran portal can be used to extend e-Invitations to dignitaries/guests and Online Sale of Tickets to general public for witnessing Republic day and Independence day events.
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Abhinav Chaudhary
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