Current Affairs Quiz July 2023

Goods and Services Tax Day is celebrated on July 01 to commemorate the launch of the GST system in India.

According to data released by the Reserve Bank, India's external debt saw a marginal rise to USD 624.7 billion by the end of March 2023, accompanied by a decline in the debt-to-GDP ratio.

Alan Arkin, the Oscar-winning 'Little Miss Sunshine' actor, passed away at the age of 89.

The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract for Medium Refit with Life Certification (MRLC) Submarine "INS Shankush" with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, at an overall cost of Rs. 2725 Cr. INS Shankush belongs to the Shishumar class of submarines and has a speed of 22 knots.

A.P. Hota, the former MD & CEO of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has been appointed as the chairman of the Federal Bank following approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

The Union Appointments Committee, headed by the Prime Minister, has reappointed Tushar Mehta as the Solicitor General of India. Tushar Mehta will continue to serve as the Solicitor General for 3 more years.

Dipika Pallikal and Harinder Sandhu won the 2023 Asian Squash Mixed Doubles Championships.

Indian conservationist-filmmaker Kartiki Gonsalves was honoured with the prestigious Elephant Family Environmental Award by Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Kartiki Gonsalves is known for her work on the Oscar-winning documentary 'The Elephant Whisperers.'

The Utah Mountains in the United States of America have gained attention for the occurrence of Watermelon Snow, which gives the appearance of the snow changing colour due to the presence of algae.

The merger between Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), India's oldest and largest mortgage lending firm, and HDFC Bank came into effect on July 1.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami of Uttarakhand has announced increased pension funds as a tribute to the individuals from Uttarakhand who fought against the Emergency in 1975.

The maximum deposit limit for the Mahila Samman Savings Certificate, 2023 scheme is two lakh rupees.

The Sundargarh Natural Arch, estimated to be around 184 million years old from the Jurassic period, was unearthed by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) in Odisha.

In 2022, India expanded its faunal database by incorporating a total of 664 animal species, including 467 newly discovered species and 197 new records of species found in India for the first time.

Indian Bank, a public sector lender, has introduced new digital services as part of its digital transformation initiative called 'Project WAVE'.

New Zealand has taken a significant step towards reducing plastic waste by becoming the first country to enforce a complete ban on thin plastic bags commonly used in supermarkets for fruit and vegetable purchases.

The State Bank of India, the country's largest lender, has announced the appointment of Kameshwar Rao Kodavanti as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

International Plastic Bag Free Day is observed on July 3rd every year to raise awareness about the harmful effects of disposable plastic bags on the environment.

World Sports Journalist Day is globally celebrated on July 2nd each year. Sports play a significant role in the overall development of individuals, serving as both a recreational pursuit and a potential career path.

France and the UAE have collaborated to expedite the transition to clean energy as part of a trilateral initiative involving India.