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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • January 16, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
In which country was the fastest payment app 'PayRup' launched?
India
Iran
Iraq
Iceland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The fastest payment app 'PayRup' was launched in India.

2.
The European Union has inaugurated its first satellite launch centre in which country?
Sudan
Slovakia
Sweden
Singapore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The European Union has inaugurated its first satellite launch centre in Arctic Sweden.

3.
Santhi Kumari took charge as the first woman Chief Secretary of which state?
Tamil Nadu
Rajasthan
Punjab
Telangana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Santhi Kumari took charge as the first woman Chief Secretary of Telangana.

4.
The Indian High Commission has signed an MoU to establish a Hindi Chair at Sabaragamuwa University of which country?
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
South Africa
South Korea
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian High Commission has signed an MoU to establish a Hindi Chair at Sabaragamuwa University in Sri Lanka.

5.
In which city will India's First Centre of Excellence in Online Gaming be set up?
Noida
Gurgaon
Shillong
Jammu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's First Centre of Excellence in Online Gaming will be set up in Shillong.

6.
Which country has recently announced funding of $250,000 for the conservation of the 6 Paigah tombs in Hyderabad built in the 18th-19th centuries?
USA
UAE
UK
Uganda
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The USA has recently announced funding of $250,000 for the conservation of the 6 Paigah tombs in Hyderabad built in the 18th-19th century.

7.
On which foreign country's assignment has the first woman officer Captain Surabhi Jakhmola been recently deployed by the Border Roads Organization (BRO)?
Nepal
Bhutan
Japan
Haiti
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first woman officer Captain Surabhi Jakhmola has been recently deployed by the Border Roads Organization (BRO) on an assignment in Bhutan.

8.
In which state was the "Constitutional Literacy Campaign" launched?
Uttarakhand
Assam
Sikkim
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The "Constitutional Literacy Campaign" was launched in Kerala.

9.
In which city will the 14th edition of the World Spice Congress (WSC) be held from 16-18 February 2023?
Chennai
Puna
Bikaner
Mumbai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 14th edition of the World Spice Congress (WSC) will be held in Mumbai from 16-18 February 2023.

10.
In which state is the Vidisha district located that recently introduced innovative 5G technologies proposed by start-ups for the first time?
Arunachal Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Vidisha district, which recently introduced innovative 5G technologies proposed by start-ups for the first time, is located in Madhya Pradesh.

11.
Which country's man set a Guinness World Record by creating 'mirror typing' books in ancient languages?
Italy
France
Austria
Canada
Answer: Option
Explanation:
An Italian man set a Guinness World Record by creating 'mirror typing' books in ancient languages.

12.
In which state was the 'Soul of Steel' challenge launched?
Goa
Uttarakhand
Mizoram
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 'Soul of Steel' challenge was launched in Uttarakhand.

13.
Which state passed the Women's Reservation Bill?
Jharkhand
Haryana
Uttarakhand
Tripura
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Uttarakhand passed the Women's Reservation Bill.

14.
Who was the recent 71st Miss Universe-2022 winner?
Australia
America
Argentina
Azerbaijan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The recent 71st Miss Universe-2022 winner is R Bonney Gabriel from America.

15.
Falak Mumtaz, a Kashmiri girl from a far-flung area won a gold medal at the national level in the Sqay championship. What's her age?
10
15
11
12
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Falak Mumtaz an eleven-year-old Kashmiri girl from a far-flung area won a gold medal at the national level in the Sqay championship.