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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • January 26, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Which state cabinet approved the inclusion of 22 castes in the State's list of SEBC?
Kerala
Goa
Telangana
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Odisha cabinet approved the inclusion of 22 castes in the state's list of SEBC.

2.
In which city did Union Minister Hardeep Puri inaugurate the demo run of an Inland Water Vessel?
Guwahati
Jodhpur
Varanasi
Surat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurated the demo-run of Inland Water Vessel powered by Methanol blended Diesel (MD15) in Guwahati on 24th Jan, 2023, in a run-up to India Energy Week 2023 (IEW 2023) to be held in Bengaluru from 6th February-8th February.

3.
Which country imposed a 5-day curfew in the capital due to a "respiratory illness" report?
North Macedonia
Netherlands
Nigeria
North Korea
Answer: Option
Explanation:
North Korea imposed a 5-day curfew in the capital due to a "respiratory illness" report.

4.
Where will the first India Stack Developer Conference be held?
Ahmedabad
Pune
Jaipur
New Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first India Stack Developer Conference will be held in New Delhi.

5.
Which country's population has fallen by about 850,000 for the first time in 61 years?
Japan
China
Greece
Kenya
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China's population has fallen by about 850,000 for the first time in 61 years.

6.
Which country received Oscar nominations for an original song and two documentaries?
Iran
Ukraine
Fiji
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India received Oscar nominations for an original song and two documentaries.

7.
India is set to start supplying diesel to which country through a Friendship pipeline?
Brazil
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Benin
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India is set to start supplying diesel to Bangladesh through a Friendship pipeline.

8.
Which state observes Statehood Day on January 25?
Madhya Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh observes Statehood Day on January

9.
Which IIM appointed Professor Bharat Bhasker as the new Director?
IIM Bangalore
IIM Ahmedabad
IIM Indore
IIM Rohtak
Answer: Option
Explanation:
IIM Ahmedabad appointed Professor Bharat Bhasker as the new Director.

10.
Indian Navy's flagship maritime exercise TROPEX 2023 is to be held in which Ocean?
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Southern Ocean
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Navy's flagship maritime exercise TROPEX 2023 is to be held in the Indian Ocean.

11.
In which year was R Vishnu Prasad recognized as the Most Eminent Scientist?
2021
2023
2022
2020
Answer: Option
Explanation:
R Vishnu Prasad was honoured as the Most Eminent Scientist of the year in 2022.

12.
On what date is National Voter Day celebrated in 2023?
January 25
January 10
January 15
January 21
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Voter Day is celebrated on January 25, 2023.

13.
JUICE Space Mission of Europe is set to be launched in which month 2023?
January
February
April
June
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The JUICE Space Mission of Europe is set to be launched in April 2023.

14.
In which state was the inaugural meeting of Business 20 held?
Rajasthan
Jharkhand
Gujarat
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The inaugural meeting of Business 20 was held in Gujarat.

15.
Which state government is set to host its maiden SARAS Fair 2023 from February 4 to 14?
West Bengal
Jammu & Kashmir
Tamil Nadu
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The J&K government is set to host its maiden SARAS Fair 2023 from February 4 to 14.

16.
On which date is National Girl Child Day observed?
January 20
January 10
January 24
January 21
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Girl Child Day is observed on January 24.

17.
What is the global ranking of Jio, India's strongest brand, according to the Brand Finance Report?
9th
7th
5th
10th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to the Brand Finance Report, Jio is ranked 9th globally as India's strongest brand.

18.
Who initiated the 'Summit for Democracy'?
The President of Nepal
The President of the UAE
The President of France
The President of the United States
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The President of the United States initiated the 'Summit for Democracy.'

19.
Which company has awarded 425 million dollars to Boeing for the agency's sustainable flight demonstrator project?
NASA
SAARC
DRDO
ISRO
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NASA has awarded 425 million dollars to Boeing for the agency's sustainable flight demonstrator project.

20.
Chris Hipkins was sworn in as the 41st Prime Minister of which country?
Nauru
New Zealand
Netherlands
Nauru
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chris Hipkins was sworn in as the 41st Prime Minister of New Zealand.