Daily Current Affairs Quiz : May 12, 2023
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1. Which country has returned to Arab League after 11 years?
[A] Israel
[B] Iran
[C] Syria
[D] UAE
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Correct Answer: C [Syria]
Notes:
Arab League member states have agreed to reinstate Syria’s membership after its suspension more than 10 years ago.
The country was suspended from the intergovernmental grouping in 2011 due to Damascus’ actions against peaceful protects that started earlier that year.
2. Akashvani will be the permanent name of which institution?
[A] All India Radio
[B] TRAI
[C] IAMAI
[D] JMAGC
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Correct Answer: A [All India Radio]
Notes:
The Indian Government recently announced that the public broadcaster, All India Radio, will be exclusively referred to as the Akashvani.
Previously, these two names were used interchangeably. With a network of over 262 radio stations, All India Radio is available to 92 per cent of India’s area and nearly all its population.
3. Which state announced financial aid of Rs.10 lakh to discharged patients suffering from the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?
[A] Kerala
[B] Goa
[C] Odisha
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: C [Odisha]
Notes:
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic disorder of progressive muscular weakness that generally affects boys.
The Odisha government recently announced one-time financial aid of Rs.10 lakh to each discharged patient suffering from the DMD.
4. Which is the first state to provide digital health cards for children?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Assam
[C] West Bengal
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The School Health Program was launched recently by the Urban Development Department and Lucknow Smart City.
This initiative makes Uttar Pradesh the first state in the country to provide digital health cards for children.
5. Which military unit is an auxiliary organization with part-time volunteers, who assist the Indian Army?
[A] Territorial Army
[B] Friends of Army
[C] Friends of People
[D] Border Volunteers
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Correct Answer: A [Territorial Army]
Notes:
The Territorial Army, a military unit in India, is an auxiliary organization with part-time volunteers who provide assistance to the Indian Army.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently approved the posting of women officers of the TA with Engineer Regiments along the LOC and as staff officers at TA Group Headquarters/ Directorate General of Territorial Army at New Delhi.
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