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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • January 14, 2023 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?
Tencent
ByteDance
Ant Financial
Airwallex
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.

2.
In January 2023, who became the first woman officer of the Border Roads Organization (BRO) to be posted on a foreign project?
Punita Arora
Mitali Madhumita
Surabhi Jakhmola
Priya Semwa
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.

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?
1987
1988
1989
1990
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.

4.
On which date is the Armed Forces Veterans Day observed?
11th January
12th January
13th January
14th January
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Armed Forces Veterans Day is observed on January 14th.

5.
During which month does the Road Transport and Highways Ministry observe Road Safety Week?
November
December
January
February
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Road Transport and Highways Ministry observes Road Safety Week from January 11th to 17th.

6.
Who won a gold medal in the 23rd National Sqay Championship in January 2023?
Anahat Singh
Swasti Singh
Chahat Arora
Falak Mumtaz
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Falak Mumtaz won a gold medal in the 23rd National Sqay Championship in January 2023.

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?
789
843
987
1,171
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.

8.
In which country was a new ministry for indigenous people created and Sonia Guajajara appointed as the first minister?
Namibia
Cambodia
Madagascar
Brazil
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A new ministry for indigenous people was created in Brazil and Sonia Guajajara was appointed as the first minister.

9.
On January 15th 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the Vande Bharat Express train connecting Secunderabad with which city?
Visakhapatnam
Kochi
Bengaluru
Chennai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
On January 15th 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the Vande Bharat Express train connecting Secunderabad with Visakhapatnam.

10.
With which country did India agree to cooperate in the oil and gas sector?
Guyana
New Zealand
Maldives
Germany
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India agreed to cooperate in the oil and gas sector with Guyana.

11.
In January 2023, European officials and King Carl XVI Gustaf inaugurated the EU's first mainland orbital launch complex in which country?
Norway
Finland
Sweden
Denmark
Answer: Option
Explanation:
European officials and King Carl XVI Gustaf inaugurated the EU's first mainland orbital launch complex in Sweden in January 2023.

12.
Ronald E. Asher passed away in January 2023. In which year did he receive a gold medal from Kerala Sahitya Academy, Trichur?
1979
1983
1987
1991
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ronald E. Asher passed away in January 2023. He received a gold medal from Kerala Sahitya Academy, Trichur in 1983.

13.
In January 2023, which country declared the end of the Ebola disease outbreak caused by the Sudan ebolavirus?
Ethiopia
Ghana
Tanzania
Uganda
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In January 2023, Uganda declared the end of the Ebola disease outbreak caused by the Sudan ebolavirus.

14.
From January 16th to 21st 2023, Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla will lead a delegation to which countries?
Kenya and Libya
Uganda and Libya
Kenya and Tanzania
Uganda and Tanzania
Answer: Option
Explanation:
From January 16th to 21st 2023, Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla will lead a delegation to Kenya and Tanzania.

15.
In which institution have researchers developed and successfully tested an AI tool called "Sybil" that effectively predicts lung cancer risk?
Stanford University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Imperial College London
University of Cambridge
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.

16.
In January 2022, Sonia Guajajara was appointed as the first minister of which country's new Ministry of Indigenous People?
Indonesia
Japan
Brazil
Malaysia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In January 2022, Sonia Guajajara was appointed as the first minister of Brazil's new Ministry of Indigenous People.

17.
According to the Henley Passport Index 2023, which country has the most powerful passport in the world?
UK
Japan
India
USA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Japan has the most powerful passport in the world, according to the Henley Passport Index 2023.

18.
Who wrote the book 'Irrfan Khan: A Life in Movies'?
Shubra Gupta
Aradhana Johri
Sanjeev Sanyal
Vikram Sampath
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The author of the book 'Irrfan Khan: A Life in Movies' is Shubra Gupta.

19.
In which city did Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurate the School of Logistics, Waterways, and Communication?
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Agartala, Tripura
Hazira, Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the School of Logistics, Waterways, and Communication in Agartala, Tripura.

20.
What is the new name of the Integrated Food Security Scheme?
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Antodaya Ann Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Ann Raksha Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Vikas Yojana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The new name of the Integrated Food Security Scheme is Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana.