Current Affairs Quiz - 21 September 2023

1.		What is the cause of the recent escalation in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict?

Border disputes between Azerbaijan and Armenia

Ethnic clashes in Nagorno-Karabakh

Landmine incidents attributed to Armenian saboteurs

An economic dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan

2.		Which three cities in the United States have been designated as venues for hosting the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024?

New York, Washington, and Los Angeles

Chicago, Miami, and Dallas

Dallas, Florida, and New York

San Francisco, Boston, and Houston

3.		Why is the approval of the Truenat test significant in Kerala?

It allows the testing of COVID-19 cases.

It facilitates the diagnosis of Nipah virus (NiV).

It provides faster results for tuberculosis (TB) testing.

It enhances the testing of malaria cases.

4.		What is the primary focus of World Alzheimer's Month 2023, with the theme "Never too early, never too late"?

Early diagnosis and prevention of Alzheimer's disease

Fundraising for Alzheimer's research

Caregiver support and awareness

Memory enhancement techniques

5.		What is the title of the official theme song for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, and who is the composer?

"World Cup Fever" by Arijit Singh

"Cricket Mania" by Neha Kakkar

"Dil Jashn Bole" by Pritam

"Cricket Anthem" by A.R. Rahman

6.		What is the revised GDP growth projection for India in the fiscal year 2024 by the Asian Development Bank (ADB)?

6.0%

6.2%

6.3%

6.7%

7.		Who are the flag-bearers of the Indian contingent at the opening ceremony of the Asian Games 2023?

Amitabh Bachchan and Sachin Tendulkar

Harmanpreet Singh and Lovlina Borgohain

Virat Kohli and Smriti Mandhana

Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai

8.		Who received an invitation from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be the chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations in 2024?

German Chancellor Angela Merkel

U.S. President Joe Biden

French President Emmanuel Macron

Chinese President Xi Jinping

9.		Which Indian naval exercise marks its 30th edition in 2023 and is considered the longest continuous naval exercise conducted by the Indian Navy with any other country?

Malabar Exercise

Varuna Exercise

Simbex Exercise

TROPEX Exercise

10.		What is the primary objective of the "Mukhyamantrir Atmanirbharshil Asom Abhiyan" scheme in Assam?

Providing free healthcare to the elderly

Supporting startups and entrepreneurs

Offering financial assistance to young individuals

Promoting tourism in Assam