Daily Quiz September 23

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Quiz

 

1. Who was appointed as the World Bank Group Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for Development Economics in September 2026?
   1.   Ajay Banga
   2.   Michael Kremer
   3.   N Chandrasekaran
   4.   Abhijit Banerjee
2. What was GIFT City's global ranking in the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) 40 released in September 2026?
   1.   15th
   2.   26th
   3.   37th
   4.   49th
3. Where was India's 51st Doppler Weather Radar inaugurated in September 2026?
   1.   Paradip, Odisha
   2.   Raipur, Chhattisgarh
   3.   Gopalpur, Odisha
   4.   Sambalpur, Odisha
4. Which Indian-American computer scientist received the 2026 Arthur M. Bueche Award from the US National Academy of Engineering?
   1.   Ajay Banga
   2.   Sethuraman Panchanathan
   3.   N Chandrasekaran
   4.   Manu Bhaker
5. International Equal Pay Day, observed on 18 September, highlights which key global issue?
   1.   Climate change
   2.   Food security
   3.   Child labour
   4.   Gender pay gap
6. Which initiative involved Indian embassies in Bahrain, Kuwait, and UAE organizing community activities such as fitness runs, tree plantation, and cleanliness drives?
   1.   Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
   2.   Seva Pakhwada
   3.   Viksit Bharat Mission
   4.   Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
7. What is a key feature of the Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMVs) being constructed for the Indian Navy at Cochin Shipyard Limited?
   1.   They will be equipped with advanced weapons and sensor systems
   2.   They are designed exclusively for humanitarian missions
   3.   They are intended only for coastal patrol duties
   4.   They will be imported from a foreign shipyard
8. What is the main objective of the National Land Monetization Corporation Limited’s (NLMC) recent proposals worth over ₹5,000 crore?
   1.   To establish new public sector enterprises
   2.   To privatise government-owned banks
   3.   To fund international sporting events
   4.   To monetise surplus land and building assets of Central Public Sector Enterprises
9. Under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, what incentive is offered to first-time employees?
   1.   Up to ₹15,000
   2.   Interest-free business loan
   3.   Guaranteed government job
   4.   Free housing
10. What is the main objective of the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) 2.0 scheme?
    1.   Offering free meals to rural children
    2.   Building rural roads and infrastructure
    3.   Providing placement-linked skill training to poor rural youth
    4.   Distributing free medical kits in villages