Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 06 to 12 August 2023 for competitive exams.
Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 06 to 12 August 2023
Q.: What does the Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023 define?
a) Definitions of agricultural products
b) Definitions of export and import duties
c) Expressions of online gaming, online money gaming, and virtual digital assets
d) Regulations for e-commerce platforms
Answer
Ans : c) Expressions of online gaming, online money gaming, and virtual digital assets
Detail NewsQ.: What is true about India’s role in the Human Hair industry?
a) India is the largest importer of Human Hair.
b) India is the primary consumer of Human Hair products.
c) India is the largest source of raw material for Human Hair in the world.
d) India is the leading manufacturer of Human Hair products.
Answer
Ans : c) India is the largest source of raw material for Human Hair in the world.
Detail NewsQ.: What is the term used for terminating a sitting of Parliament for an indefinite period, without naming a day for reassembly?
A) Adjournment motion
B) Adjournment sine die
C) Prorogation
D) Dissolution
Q.: Which two navies participate in the MALABAR exercises?
a) Indian Navy and Russian Navy
b) Indian Navy and Chinese Navy
c) Indian Navy and US Navy
d) Indian Navy and French Navy
Q.: How did the NDA defeat the no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha?
A) By a voice vote
B) By a division vote
C) By a walkout
D) By a secret ballot
Q.: What is the repo rate, as defined in the context of the RBI’s monetary policy?
a) The rate at which banks lend money to RBI
b) The rate at which RBI lends money to banks
c) The rate at which RBI lends money to the government
d) The rate at which banks lend money to each other
Answer
Ans : b) The rate at which RBI lends money to banks
Detail NewsQ.: Who will lead the Indian contingent in the upcoming World Athletics Championships 2023?
a) Shaili Singh
b) Neeraj Chopra
c) P T Usha
d) Hima Das
Q.: What is the main focus of the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023?
a) Regulating social media platforms
b) Ensuring free access to digital services
c) Protecting individuals’ personal data and enabling lawful data processing
d) Promoting digital entrepreneurship
Answer
Ans : c) Protecting individuals’ personal data and enabling lawful data processing
Detail NewsQ.: What is the primary purpose of the MATSYA6000 submersible developed by the country?
a) Underwater photography
b) Deep sea tourism
c) Deep sea mining and exploration
d) Marine life observation
Answer
Ans : c) Deep sea mining and exploration
Detail NewsQ.: What is the name of the bilateral exercise conducted with the UAE Navy?
a) ‘Maritime Synergy’
b) ‘Naval Friendship’
c) ‘Zayed Talwar’
d) ‘Oceanic Unity’
Q.: Which national park is known as the natural habitat of Asiatic lions?
a) Jim Corbett National Park
b) Kaziranga National Park
c) Gir National Park
d) Bandipur National Park
Q.: In which city did the 31st World University Games take place?
a) New Delhi, India
b) Beijing, China
c) Chengdu, China
d) Tokyo, Japan
Q.: What is the name of the Russian lunar lander set to launch on this mission?
a) Chandrayaan-3
b) Luna 25
c) Artemis
d) Lunar Rover-1
Q.: What is the primary focus of the Inter-Services Organisation (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill – 2023?
a) Enhancing inter-service competition
b) Strengthening discipline in the armed forces
c) Expanding military personnel recruitment
d) Promoting international cooperation
Answer
Ans : b) Strengthening discipline in the armed forces
Detail NewsQ.: Why was Rahul Gandhi disqualified from the Lok Sabha earlier this year?
a) He was involved in a corruption scandal.
b) He was found guilty of criminal defamation.
c) He voluntarily resigned from his position.
d) He violated parliamentary ethics and rules.
Answer
Ans : b) He was found guilty of criminal defamation.
Detail NewsWho has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Tesla?
a) Zachary Kirkhorn
b) Elon Musk
c) Vaibhav Taneja
d) Rajeev Jain
Q.: What is the main purpose of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2023?
a) To establish a new political party in Delhi
b) To amend the Indian Constitution
c) To empower the Central Government to make rules for Delhi’s administration
d) To grant more powers to the local government in Delhi
Answer
Ans : c) To empower the Central Government to make rules for Delhi’s administration
Detail NewsQuestion: Why was the date 7th August specifically chosen to celebrate National Handloom Day?
A) It marks the birth anniversary of a renowned handloom weaver.
B) It commemorates the launch of the Swadeshi Movement.
C) It is the Independence Day of India.
D) It is the day when the National Institute of Fashion Technology was established.
Answer
Answer: B) It commemorates the launch of the Swadeshi Movement.
Detail NewsQuestion: When is the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft expected to make a soft landing near the Moon’s south pole?
A) July 14
B) August 23
C) September 11
D) October 5
Question: Who became the first-ever Indian to clinch the individual World Title at the World Archery Championships final in Berlin?
A) Ojas Deotale
B) Jyothi Surekha Vennam
C) Parneet Kaur
D) Aditi Swami
Question: Which of the following statements is true about Bharat Net?
A) Bharat Net is one of the world’s largest urban broadband connectivity programs.
B) Bharat Net is one of the world’s largest rural broadband connectivity programs.
C) Bharat Net is one of the world’s largest satellite communication initiatives.
D) Bharat Net is one of the world’s largest social welfare schemes.
Answer
Answer: B) Bharat Net is one of the world’s largest rural broadband connectivity programs.
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