Daily Current Affairs Quiz : September 27, 2023
September 27, 2023 September 27, 2023
1. What is India’s GDP growth outlook for this fiscal, as per Asian Development Bank’s recent forecast?
[A] 5.8 %
[B] 6.1 %
[C] 6.3 %
[D] 7.2 %
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Correct Answer: C [6.3 %]
Notes:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reduced its GDP forecast for India for the fiscal year 2023-2024 by 10 basis points bringing it down from 6.4 percent to 6.3 percent.
This revision is attributed to a slowdown in exports and potential disruptions in agricultural output due to unpredictable rainfall patterns. The GDP forecast for the fiscal year 2024-2025 remains unchanged at 6.7 percent.
2. The Women’s Reservation Bill, which was passed by the Rajya Sabha, will reserve what percent of seats in Lok Sabkha and assemblies for women?
[A] 25 %
[B] 33 %
[C] 40 %
[D] 50 %
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Correct Answer: B [33 %]
Notes:
Almost three decades after it was first introduced in the parliament, the Women’s Reservation Bill was unanimously passed by the Rajya Sabha.
With this, the 128th Constitutional Amendment Bill, or the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, will reserve one-third of the seats in the Lok Sabha and the legislative assemblies for women.
3. India recently suspended visa services in which country until further notice?
[A] Afghanistan
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Israel
[D] Canada
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Correct Answer: D [Canada]
Notes:
Amidst ongoing diplomatic tensions between India and Canada, India has suspended its visa services in Canada till further notice.
This was announced by BLS Visa Application Centre, the application centre for Indian visas in Canada. Earlier, India issued an advisory to Indian nationals in Canada, including students, to exercise utmost caution while travelling in the country.
4. Which countries are fighting for Nagorno-Karabakh region?
[A] Israel- Palestine
[B] Japan- China
[C] Armenia- Azerbaijan
[D] India- Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: C [Armenia- Azerbaijan]
Notes:
The Nagorno-Karabakh territory lies in the mountainous South Caucasus region between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea.
Azerbaijan and Armenia fought a war over this region in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and it has been the trigger for further violence. In 2020, thousands of people were reported killed. Recently Azerbaijan launched a military operation against the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region.
5. Which Indian city is the host of ‘Windergy India 2023 Summit’?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Chennai
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Kochi
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Correct Answer: B [Chennai]
Notes:
The 5th International Trade Fair and Conference- ‘Windergy India 2023 Summit’ is set to commence in Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu.
As part of the success of the Indo-Danish Energy partnership, a big delegation will be participating in the Windergy India 2023 summit. Denmark had a renewable energy capacity of 2.3 gigawatt (GW).
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