September 2023 Quiz Questions with 100% Correct Solutions Graded A+

Which of the following public sector bank has recently (September 2022) been removed from Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework? [A] Bank of India [B] Indian Bank [C] Central Bank of India [D] Indian Overseas Bank [E] Union Bank of India - Answer: Option C Central Bank was the last of the public sector lenders to come out of PCA. RBI had placed Central Bank under PCA in June 2017 Recently (September 2022), the__________ embassy in India in collaboration with Khushii Foundation launched a special project "Saaras". [A] Israeli [B] Australian [C] German [D] France [E] Russian - Answer: Option A Aim: To promote women empowerment, menstrual hygiene and awareness in Arthala, Ghaziabad. Recently (September 2022), National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched UPI (Unified Payments Interface) payments via ______________ on the RuPay network. [A] Debit Cards [B] Prepaid cards [C] Digital Wallets [D] Credit Cards [E] Mastercard - Answer: Option D RuPay credit cards will be linked to a Virtual Payment Address (VPA) or a UPI ID to facilitate such payments in an offline mode. Recently (September 2022), "Kotak IITM Save Energy Mission" project has been launched. Under the project how many centres will be established across the country? [A] 10 [B] 5 [C] 7 [D] 4 [E] 12 - Answer: Option B Aim: to promote energy efficiency for the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector. Recently (September 2022), Asian Development Bank (ADB) has cut India's GDP growth forecast to what percentage for 2022-23? [A] 7% [B] 7.2% [C] 6.8% [D] 7.5% [E] 6.5% - Answer: Option A ADB has slashed India's economic growth projection for 2022-23 by 0.2% from 7.2% to 7%. Who among the following has/have recently (September 2022) been conferred with the 'Goalkeepers Global Goals Awards' by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation? [A] Radhika Batra [B] Zahra Joya [C] Vanessa Nakate [D] Ursula von der Leyen [E] All of the above - Answer: Option E Winners- India's Radhika Batra Zahra Joya (Journalist) of Afghanistan Vanessa Nakate (climate justice activist) of Uganda EU chief Ursula von der Leyen Recently (September 2022), who among the following has been appointed as trustee of PM CARES Fund? [A] Ratan Tata [B] KT Thomas [C] Kariya Munda [D] A and B [E] A, B and C - Answer: Option E The PM CARES Fund, was set up to deal with emergencies such as the Covid pandemic. Recently in September 2022, SCALE app has been launched for skill development in which of the following industry/sector? [A] Jute Industry [B] Telecom Sector [C] Leather Industry [D] Sugar Industry [E] Food Processing Sector - Answer: Option C The SCALE (Skill Certification Assessment for Leather Employees) app has been launched. Developed by: Leather Skill Sector Council International Day of Peace is celebrated on which day? [A] 21st September [B] 14th September [C] 23rd September [D] 18th September [E] 9th September - Answer: Option A 2022 Theme: End racism. Build peace. Which of the following country will host its maiden MotoGP World Championships race in 2023? [A] Sri Lanka [B] Nepal [C] Pakistan [D] India [E] Indonesia - Answer: Option D Venue: Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh Recently (September 2022), Max Life Insurance Company Ltd. has announced which of the following sports personalities as its brand ambassadors? [A] PV Sindhu [B] Rohit Sharma [C] Mary Kom [D] Neeraj Chopra [E] Mithali Raj - Answer: Option B Max Life Insurance Company Ltd. has announced cricketer Rohit Sharma and his wife Ritika Sajdeh, as its brand ambassadors. What is the theme of the World Rhino Day 2022, which was observed on 22nd September? [A] Four Rhino Species Forever [B] Eight Rhino Species Forever [C] Five Rhino Species Forever [D] Seven Rhino Species Forever [E] None of the above - Answer: Option C Recently (September 2022), Padmashree Prof. Ramyatna Shukla, leading ______________ and Shri Kashi Vidvat Parishad president has passed away. [A] Mathematician [B] Physicist [C] Hindi scholar [D] Biologist [E] Sanskrit scholar - Answer: Option E Sanskrit scholar Ramyatna Shukla passes away Recently (September 2022), Central government has formed 5-member committee to review pharma marketing practices. The committee is being led by who among the following? [A] VK Paul [B] Rajesh Bhushan [C] Nitin Gupta [D] S Aparna [E] Shriram Madhav - Answer: Option A Other members- S Aparna, Secretary in department of pharmaceuticals (DoP) Rajesh Bhushan, Secretary in Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Nitin Gupta, Chairman of Central Board of Direct Taxes Joint secretary (policy) from the Department of Personnel (DoP) Recently (September 2022), _____________ has notified India's 1st 'Dugong Conservation Reserve' in Palk Bay. [A] Odisha [B] Tamil Nadu [C] Andhra Pradesh [D] Kerala [E] Karnataka - Answer: Option B Dugongs are the largest herbivorous marine mammals in the world. Dugongs are protected under Schedule 1 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. Recently (September 2022), Central Government has named Dr. Rajiv Bahl as the Director General of the which of the following organisations/institutes? [A] CSIR [B] ICMR [C] AIIMS, Delhi [D] ICAR [E] IISc, Bengaluru - Answer: Option B ● Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). ● He has also been appointed as interim Secretary of the Department of Health Research (DHR) Recently (September 2022), Sudha Reddy has received a Philanthropy Award. She is chairperson of which of the following groups? [A] GMR [B] Jindal Group [C] Goenka Group [D] MEIL Group [E] None of the above - Answer: Option D She has been awarded for her unwavering commitment to humanitarian work in India. She is Chairperson of MEIL Group and Sudha Reddy Foundation