Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 10 to 16 September 2023 for competitive exams.
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 10 to 16 September 2023
Q.: What is the primary objective of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme?
a) Promoting modern industries
b) Preserving traditional crafts and supporting artisans
c) Enhancing agricultural productivity
d) Boosting the tourism sector
Q.: What is the primary role of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) in the Indian Ministry of Defence?
a) Making decisions on foreign policy
b) Approving annual defense budgets
c) Deciding on new policies and capital acquisitions for the armed forces
d) Conducting military exercises
Q.: What is the significance of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Awards?
a) Recognizing young talent in the performing arts
b) Celebrating international artists
c) Honoring artists above the age of 75
d) Showcasing the diverse culture of India
Q.: What are the statutory functions of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) primarily responsible for?
a) Tax collection
b) Investigating corruption cases
c) Investigating money laundering and foreign exchange violations
d) Conducting cybercrime investigations
Q.: Hindi is one of how many scheduled languages in India?
A. 11
B. 18
C. 22
D. 30
Q.: Why is the presence of methane and carbon dioxide significant on K2-18 b?
A. It suggests the planet has a toxic atmosphere.
B. It indicates the planet is too hot for life.
C. It supports the hypothesis of a hydrogen-rich atmosphere and water ocean.
D. It suggests the planet is entirely covered in ice.
Q.: What is the main purpose of the Supreme Court of India joining the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG)?
A. To improve its internal data management
B. To enhance transparency and accountability in the judiciary
C. To automate court proceedings
D. To streamline administrative tasks
Q.: What is the significance of India issuing Internationally Accepted OIML Certificates?
A. It allows international manufacturers to sell their products in India.
B. It enables Indian manufacturers to market their measuring instruments globally.
C. It reduces the need for measuring instruments in India.
D. It standardizes domestic measurement units.
Q.: What is the primary goal of the e-Courts Mission Mode Project?
a) Reducing court cases
b) Improving access to justice using technology
c) Increasing the number of physical courts
d) Enhancing security in court complexes
Q.: Recently, the Indian Air Force received a C-295 aircraft from Airbus. What type of aircraft is it?
a) Fighter jet
b) Transport
c) Space traveler
d) Trainer
Q.: What is the purpose of the PM Ujjwala Yojana?
a) Supporting LPG suppliers
b) Providing free LPG connections to women
c) Reducing LPG prices
d) Enhancing LPG cylinder safety
Q.: Which age groups participate in the Subroto Cup International Football Tournament?
A. U-14 years and U-17 years
B. U-16 years and U-19 years
C. U-18 years and U-21 years
D. U-20 years and U-23 years
Q.: Which government scheme introduced the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme in November 2015?
a) Gold Reserve Scheme
b) Gold Monetisation Scheme
c) Gold Investment Initiative
d) Gold Security Program
Q.: Which of the following animal species is a natural reservoir for Nipah virus (NiV)?
A. Pigs
B. Bats
C. Dogs
D. Cows
Q.: What are the three categories of Padma Awards?
a) Gold, Silver, and Bronze
b) Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri
c) National, State, and Local
d) Civilian, Military, and Police
Q.: Which teams are participating in the ongoing Asia Cup tournament?
a) India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and UAE
b) India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Oman
c) India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Nepal
d) India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Maldives
Q.: Who won the Women’s Singles title at the US Open tennis tournament?
a) Aryna Sabalenka
b) Coco Gauff
c) Serena Williams
d) Naomi Osaka
Q.: What was the main focus of the discussion between Prime Minister Modi and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia?
a) Cultural exchanges
b) Economic corridor with Europe
c) Sports partnerships
d) Environmental cooperation
Q.: Which country was the first in the world to incorporate Farmers’ Rights within the context of Plant Variety Registration?
a) United States
b) China
c) India
d) Brazil
Q.: Who became the fastest to reach 13,000 ODI runs ?
a) Rohit Sharma
b) KL Rahul
c) Sachin Tendulkar
d) Virat Kohli
Q.: How does India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) plan to achieve its connectivity goals?
A) By launching a space exploration program
B) By building an extensive highway network
C) By establishing a railway network linked through ports
D) By developing underwater tunnels
Q.: Who won the 2023 US Open 2023 men’s single title?
a) Novak Djokovic
b) Daniil Medvedev
c) Rafael Nadal
d) Roger Federer
Q.: Who assumed the G20 Presidency from India at the 18th G20 Summit held in New Delhi?”
a) Narendra Modi
b) Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva
c) Xi Jinping
d) Vladimir Putin
Q.: India’s first solar mission, Aditya L1 was launched on 2nd September from ?
a) Bengaluru
b) Port Blair
c) Sriharikota
d) Mauritius