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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • January 20, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Which country's President, Nguyen Xuan Phuc, has announced his resignation following corruption scandals?
Venezuela
Vietnam
Vanuatu
Zimbabwe
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vietnam's President, Nguyen Xuan Phuc, has announced his resignation following corruption scandals.

2.
Which Indian Union Territory has completely shifted to an e-Governance mode?
Tamil Nadu
West Bengal
Nagaland
Jammu & Kashmir
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jammu and Kashmir is the Indian Union Territory that has completely shifted to an e-Governance mode.

3.
In which state is the Korwa Ordnance factory located, where the production of Kalashnikov AK-203 assault rifles began?
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Korwa Ordnance factory is located in Uttar Pradesh, where the production of Kalashnikov AK-203 assault rifles began.

4.
Which country's Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, is stepping down next month?
New Zealand
Nigeria
North Korea
Niger
Answer: Option
Explanation:
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is stepping down next month.

5.
Which state government and the Centre have decided not to convert the Jain site of Sammed Shikharji into a tourism hub?
Mizoram
Jharkhand
Goa
Uttarakhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Jharkhand state government and the Centre have decided not to convert the Jain site of Sammed Shikharji into a tourism hub.

6.
Which film will be screened at the SCO Film Festival 2023?
Gandhi Godse: Ek Yudh
Pathaan
Toolsidas Junior
Mission Majnu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The film 'Toolsidas Junior' will be screened at the SCO Film Festival 2023.

7.
Where is the first G20 Health Working Group meeting under India’s G20 presidency taking place?
Kozhikode, Kerala
Nedumangad, Kerala
Kayamkulam, Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first G20 Health Working Group meeting under India’s G20 presidency is taking place in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

8.
In which country did PM Jacinda Ardern announce her resignation?
Netherlands
Namibia
Nepal
New Zealand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
New Zealand's PM Jacinda Ardern announced her resignation.

9.
Which two cities is the Indian Air Force launching Kargil Courier Services between?
Kargil and Pahalgam
Kargil and Pulwama
Kargil and Jammu
Kargil and Kishtwar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Air Force is launching Kargil Courier Services between Kargil and Jammu.

10.
To which profession did Nilmani Phukan belong before passing away?
Poet
Writer
Singer
Musician
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The renowned Assamese poet Nilmani Phukan passed away.

11.
In which country did Google pilot 'Soundpod by Google Pay' for UPI payments?
India
Greece
Oman
Denmark
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Google piloted 'Soundpod by Google Pay' for UPI payments in India.

12.
In which month will the India-Bangladesh Friendship pipeline start supplying diesel to Bangladesh?
August
June
July
March
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India-Bangladesh Friendship pipeline will start supplying diesel to Bangladesh in June.

13.
On what date is the 18th National Disaster Response Force Day celebrated in 2023?
January 16
January 10
January 19
January 20
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 18th National Disaster Response Force Day is celebrated on January 19, 2023.

14.
Who is the fifth Indian and youngest ever to score ODI 200?
Ishan Kishan
Rohit Sharma
Shubman Gill
Suryakumar Yadav
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's young batsman Shubman Gill has become the 5th Indian to score a double century in ODIs against New Zealand. In the match played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, Shubman Gill scored 208 runs in 149 balls with the help of 19 fours and 9 sixes.

15.
In which month of 2023 is the Tourism Ministry planning to organize the 1st Global Tourism Investors Summit?
April
January
September
November
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Tourism Ministry is planning to organize the 1st Global Tourism Investors Summit in April 2023.

16.
In which city is Bharti Airtel investing Rs 2,000 Crore to set up a Hyperscale Data Centre?
Jaipur
Hyderabad
Nagpur
Visakhapatnam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bharti Airtel is investing Rs 2,000 Crore to set up a Hyperscale data Centre in Hyderabad.

17.
Which country announced a donation of 100 million Maldivian Rufiyaa for community development projects?
India
Sri Lanka
China
USA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has announced 100 million Maldivian Rufiyaa for community development projects in Maldives.

18.
In which city is the Think 20' meeting of G20 being held?
Indore
Bhopal
Pune
Lucknow
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Think 20' meeting of G20 is being held in Bhopal.

19.
In which state did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate the second phase of Saansad Khel Mahakumbh?
Madhya Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the second phase of Saansad Khel Mahakumbh in Basti, Uttar Pradesh.