Daily Current Affairs Quiz : September 16, 2023
September 16, 2023 September 16, 2023
1. India recently organised its first ‘Investment Forum 2023’ with which country?
[A] UAE
[B] Saudi Arabia
[C] Australia
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: B [Saudi Arabia]
Notes:
India-Saudi Arabia Investment Forum 2023 was organized in New Delhi. This is the first formal investment symposium between the two nations. Over 500 companies from both countries participated in the event.
The Saudi Crown Prince had previously announced an investment of approximately $100 billion in various sectors of the Indian economy. The forum also witnessed the signing of over 45 MoUs, aimed at deepening economic engagement and boosting investment flows.
2. Which city is the host of ‘Workshop on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR)’?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Chennai
[C] Gandhi Nagar
[D] Bhubaneswar
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Correct Answer: A [Mumbai]
Notes:
The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), in partnership with UNICEF and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), organized a workshop on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) in Mumbai.
The BRSR framework, rooted in the nine principles of the National Guidelines for Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC), mandates top 1000 listed companies to disclose their performance on environmental, social, and governance aspects.
3. Which Union Ministry organised the ‘International Conference on Dam Safety’?
[A] Ministry of Jal Shakti
[B] Ministry of MSME
[C] Ministry of Science and Technology
[D] Ministry of Coal
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Jal Shakti]
Notes:
The Ministry of Jal Shakti’s Department of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation is organizing the International Conference on Dam Safety (ICDS) in Jaipur.
The conference was inaugurated under the theme “Safe & Secure Dams Ensure Nation’s Prosperity.” With India hosting over 6,000 dams, this event focuses on enhancing dam safety, discussing cutting-edge topics, and highlighting the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) Phase II and III.
4. Araku coffee, which was one of the gifts presented to leaders at G-20 summit, is from which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Assam
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
During the recent G20 Summit in Delhi, world leaders were presented with a selection of handcrafted gifts representing India’s diverse cultural heritage.
These gifts included such as Kannauj’s famous ittar, Kashmiri saffron, Araku coffee from Andhra Pradesh, and tea from the Nilgiris, all packaged in a chest adorned with brass detailing. The gift also featured Sundarbans honey, Zighrana Ittar from Kannauj, Pashmina shawls from Changthangi goats, Khadi scarves symbolizing India’s freedom struggle, and commemorative coins and stamps.
5. Which institution has developed a new Approach for Early Detection and Treatment of Lung and Cervical Cancer?
[A] IIT- Madras
[B] IISc- Bengaluru
[C] IIT- Delhi
[D] IIT- Kharagpur
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Correct Answer: B [IISc- Bengaluru]
Notes:
Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have unveiled a groundbreaking approach for cancer treatment with the potential for early detection and the targeted elimination of lung and cervical cancer cells.
India is projected to witness approximately 29.8 million cancer cases by 2025, particularly in North and northeast regions.
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