Current Affairs Quiz - 19 September 2023

1.		S&P Global Market Intelligence upgraded India's economic growth forecast for FY24 to what percentage?

5.1%

6.6%

7.5%

8.2%

2.		What is the significance of International Red Panda Day?

It celebrates red pandas as pets.

It raises awareness about the importance of bamboo forests.

It promotes the conservation of red pandas.

It marks the anniversary of red panda discovery.

3.		Who was named the permanent CEO of Penguin Random House after serving as interim CEO for nine months?

Markus Dohle

Nihar Malaviya

Sandra Brown

J.K. Rowling

4.		What is the name of the scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide low-interest loans to traditional craftsmen and artisans without requiring collateral?

Artisan Finance Scheme

Craftsperson Empowerment Scheme

PM Vishwakarma Scheme

Traditional Artisan Loan Scheme

5.		Which state-of-the-art integrated office complex was recently inaugurated at Delhi’s Safdarjung Airport by Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya M. Scindia?

Skyview Tower

Aero Hub

Udaan Bhawan

Aviator Plaza

6.		What is the new name given to the old Parliament building in India as announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

Rashtrapati Bhavan

Lok Sabha Bhavan

Samvidhan Sadan

Janata Bhavan

7.		'Operation Sajag' is related to which aspect of Indian security?

Cybersecurity

Coastal Security

Border Security

Air Defense

8.		Who was appointed as the Chairman of the Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA), replacing Akhil Gupta?

Ratan Tata

Dhananjay Joshi

Mukesh Ambani

Adi Godrej

9.		What is the P-7 Heavy Drop Parachute System designed for in India's Armed Forces?

Aerial Surveillance

Long-range Artillery

Paradropping Military Stores

Underwater Warfare

10.		What innovative approach has the State Bank of India (SBI) taken to prevent loan defaults, particularly in its retail lending segment?

Offering discounts on loan repayments

Visiting borrowers' homes with chocolates

Providing free financial counseling

Reducing interest rates