Daily Current Affairs Quiz 11 August 2023
Daily Current Affairs Quiz 11 August 2023 : Important questions related to current affairs and their answers made available by this article for the students preparing for competitive exams. Through these questions, candidates can prepare well for the competitive exam and make it easier to get a government job.
Daily Current Affairs Quiz of 11 August 2023
Question 1. Which anniversary of the Quit India Movement was observed?
Answer – 81st
This year the 81st anniversary of the Quit India Movement was celebrated. In Rajya Sabha, the Vice President and Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Jagdeep Dhankhar today paid tributes to the freedom fighters on the 81st anniversary of the historic ‘Quit India Movement’. Dhankar said that the day is an opportunity for the Members of Parliament to introspect and reflect on their moral contribution.
Question 2. Which initiative was launched by MeitY to make indigenous web browser?
Answer – Indian Web Browser Development Challenge (IWBDC)
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) recently launched the Indian Web Browser Development Challenge (IWBDC) initiative at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. This initiative is being taken by MeitY, Certificate in Computer Application (CCA) and Center for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Bengaluru. It is an open challenge competition that inspires technology-enthusiastic developers. In this challenge developers build a native web browser.
Question 3. Which app has been developed for farmers to increase their awareness about price rates, procurement centers, payments and farm practices etc.?
Answer – Cott-Ally Mobile App
Government has developed a Cott-Ally Mobile App for farmers. The app raises awareness about minimum support price rates, payment information, nearest procurement centers and best agricultural practices, etc.
Question 4. Which foundation day did GeM celebrate this year?
Answer – Seventh
Government e-Marketplace (GeM) was established on 9 August 2016. It is India’s online marketplace for public procurement. GeM facilitates transparent and efficient procurement for Government Departments, Organizations and PSUs. It has become one of the largest public procurement portals both in terms of transaction value and size of buyer-seller ecosystem. In a short span of time, GeM has surpassed the achievements of well-known public procurement platforms like KONEPS of South Korea and GEBiz of Singapore.
Question 5. What is the name of the robotic technology introduced to eliminate the practice of manual scavenging?
Answer – Bandicoot Technique
Bandicoot technology is helpful in removing sediment deposited at the bottom of the manhole. Apart from this manhole de-gritting machines also help in proper arrangement of cleaning without entering into the manhole. As per Section 33 of the MS Act, 2013, every local authority or other agency is required to use appropriate technical equipment for cleaning sewers and septic tanks.
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