Daily Current Affairs Quiz : May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023 May 11, 2023
1. Dawki landport, which was recently inaugurated, is located between India and which country?
[A] Myanmar
[B] Nepal
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: C [Bangladesh]
Notes:
Recently, the tenth land-port between India and Bangladesh was inaugurated at Meghalaya’s Dawki. It is expected to boost trade and ease travel between the two neighbouring countries.
The Dawki landport is situated about 84 kilometres away from the Meghalaya capital Shillong. The landport will boost trade and facilitate easier travel between the two countries.
2. Which institution has set up the ‘Agriculture and Market Information System (AMIS)’?
[A] FAO
[B] WEF
[C] IMF
[D] World Bank
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Correct Answer: A [FAO]
Notes:
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has set up Agriculture and Market Information System (AMIS).
It is an inter-agency platform which boosts transparency in the food market and promote policy response for food security. In its latest monitor, the AMIS revealed that India’s corn, soyabean and rice production will be affected due to the El Nino weather event.
3. Which Indian Naval Ship has been decommissioned after 36 years of service?
[A] INS Magar
[B] INS Mahaan
[C] INS Vihaan
[D] INS Bhim
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Correct Answer: A [INS Magar]
Notes:
INS Magar has been recently decommissioned after 36 years of service. It was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata.
This amphibious assault ship is capable of carrying eleven battle tanks, thirteen BMP infantry fighting vehicles, ten trucks, eight heavy motor vehicles, and more than 200 troops in various configurations.
4. Which country hosted the ‘Machines Can See 2023 Summit’?
[A] India
[B] USA
[C] Israel
[D] UAE
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Correct Answer: D [UAE]
Notes:
‘Machines Can See 2023 Summit’ was launched recently by the UAE government.
The aim of the summit is to bring together experts from across the world to discuss the future of artificial intelligence and its potential in contributing to the UAE’s vision of creating the next Silicon Valley.
5. Which institution along with Bank for International Settlements (BIS) launched ‘G20 TechSprint’?
[A] UIDAI
[B] RBI
[C] SEBI
[D] NITI Aayog
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Correct Answer: B [RBI]
Notes:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Bank for International Settlements (BIS) launch G20 TechSprint, a global technology competition.
TechSprint will focus on developing innovative technology solutions for cross-border payments. The competition is open for developers around the world.
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