Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
In January 2023, which company sold shares of Paytm worth $125 million, or about Rs 1,125 crore, through a bulk deal?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In January 2023, Ant Financial sold shares of Paytm worth $125 million, or about Rs 1,125 crore, through a bulk deal.
Category : Miscellaneous
2.
In January 2023, who became the first woman officer of the Border Roads Organization (BRO) to be posted on a foreign project?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In January 2023, Surabhi Jakhmola became the first woman officer of the Border Roads Organization (BRO) to be posted on a foreign project.
Category : Persons
3.
Makar Sankranti will be observed on January 15th 2023. Since what year has the day been observed as the International Kite Festival at Ahmedabad, Gujarat?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Makar Sankranti will be observed on January 15th 2023. Since 1989, the day has been observed as the International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Category : Miscellaneous
4.
On which date is the Armed Forces Veterans Day observed?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Armed Forces Veterans Day is observed on January 14th.
Category : Important Days
5.
During which month does the Road Transport and Highways Ministry observe Road Safety Week?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Road Transport and Highways Ministry observes Road Safety Week from January 11th to 17th.
Category : Miscellaneous
6.
Who won a gold medal in the 23rd National Sqay Championship in January 2023?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Falak Mumtaz won a gold medal in the 23rd National Sqay Championship in January 2023.
Category : Sports
7.
In January 2023, how many Indian peacekeepers serving in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) received the prestigious United Nations Medal for their exceptional service?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In January 2023, 1,171 Indian peacekeepers serving in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) received the prestigious United Nations Medal for their exceptional service.
Category : Miscellaneous
8.
In which country was a new ministry for indigenous people created and Sonia Guajajara appointed as the first minister?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A new ministry for indigenous people was created in Brazil and Sonia Guajajara was appointed as the first minister.
Category : International
9.
On January 15th 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the Vande Bharat Express train connecting Secunderabad with which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
On January 15th 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the Vande Bharat Express train connecting Secunderabad with Visakhapatnam.
Category : National
10.
With which country did India agree to cooperate in the oil and gas sector?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India agreed to cooperate in the oil and gas sector with Guyana.
Category : International
11.
In January 2023, European officials and King Carl XVI Gustaf inaugurated the EU's first mainland orbital launch complex in which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
European officials and King Carl XVI Gustaf inaugurated the EU's first mainland orbital launch complex in Sweden in January 2023.
Category : International
12.
Ronald E. Asher passed away in January 2023. In which year did he receive a gold medal from Kerala Sahitya Academy, Trichur?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ronald E. Asher passed away in January 2023. He received a gold medal from Kerala Sahitya Academy, Trichur in 1983.
Category : Obituary
13.
In January 2023, which country declared the end of the Ebola disease outbreak caused by the Sudan ebolavirus?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In January 2023, Uganda declared the end of the Ebola disease outbreak caused by the Sudan ebolavirus.
Category : International
14.
From January 16th to 21st 2023, Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla will lead a delegation to which countries?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
From January 16th to 21st 2023, Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla will lead a delegation to Kenya and Tanzania.
Category : International
15.
In which institution have researchers developed and successfully tested an AI tool called "Sybil" that effectively predicts lung cancer risk?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed and successfully tested an AI tool called "Sybil" that effectively predicts lung cancer risk.
Category : Technology
16.
In January 2022, Sonia Guajajara was appointed as the first minister of which country's new Ministry of Indigenous People?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In January 2022, Sonia Guajajara was appointed as the first minister of Brazil's new Ministry of Indigenous People.
Category : International
17.
According to the Henley Passport Index 2023, which country has the most powerful passport in the world?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Japan has the most powerful passport in the world, according to the Henley Passport Index 2023.
Category : International
18.
Who wrote the book 'Irrfan Khan: A Life in Movies'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The author of the book 'Irrfan Khan: A Life in Movies' is Shubra Gupta.
Category : Miscellaneous
19.
In which city did Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurate the School of Logistics, Waterways, and Communication?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the School of Logistics, Waterways, and Communication in Agartala, Tripura.
Category : Miscellaneous
20.
What is the new name of the Integrated Food Security Scheme?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The new name of the Integrated Food Security Scheme is Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana.
Category : Miscellaneous
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