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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • January 27, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
In which city was North India's largest floating Solar project inaugurated?
Chandigarh
Nashik
Rajkot
Srinagar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
North India's largest floating Solar project was inaugurated in Chandigarh.

2.
In which state is BPCL planning to set up a 1 GW renewable energy plant?
Kerala
Assam
Jharkhand
Rajasthan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
BPCL is planning to set up a 1 GW renewable energy plant in Rajasthan.

3.
From which state in the USA did SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launch the '51 Starlink' satellite?
Kansas
Iowa
California
Florida
Answer: Option
Explanation:
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launched the '51 Starlink' satellite from California.

4.
In which state will the 7th Nature and Birds Festival begin?
Madhya Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 7th Nature and Birds Festival will begin in Uttar Pradesh.

5.
Which railway station received the 'Green Railway Station Certification'?
Thiruvananthapuram
Amritsar
Visakhapatnam
Faridabad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Visakhapatnam railway station received the 'Green Railway Station Certification'.

6.
In which month did the Ministry of Jal Shakti announce the winners for the 'Water Heroes Share Your Stories' campaign?
April
December
September
November
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Jal Shakti announced the winners of the 'Water Heroes Share Your Stories' campaign in November 2022.

7.
What anniversary of British colonization are Australians marking?
235th
220th
223rd
221st
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Australians are marking the 235th anniversary of British colonization; Australia Day focuses on Black recognition in the constitution.

8.
Germany and the United States said they will send battle tanks to which country?
Benin
Denmark
Oman
Ukraine
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Germany and the United States announced that they will send battle tanks to Ukraine.

9.
Which city is hosting the 'G-20 Working Group on Environment and Climate Sustainability' meeting?
Chennai
Bikaner
Bengaluru
Hyderabad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bengaluru is hosting the 'G-20 Working Group on Environment and Climate Sustainability' meeting.

10.
What is the name of the Indian river that the tributary 'Mabja Zangbo River', on which China is building a dam, flows?
Yamuna
Ganga
Brahmaputra
Ghaghara
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Recently, satellite pictures have surfaced of China building a dam on the 'Mabja Zangbo River', which is a tributary of the Ganga River.

11.
In which country was the MoU signed between Prasar Bharati and National Media Authority (NMA)?
Eritrea
Egypt
Estonia
Ethiopia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The MoU between Prasar Bharati and National Media Authority (NMA) was signed in Egypt.

12.
The Centre for Maritime Economy and Connectivity' is to be set up in which state/UT?
Telangana
Gujarat
New Delhi
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Centre for Maritime Economy and Connectivity is to be set up in New Delhi.

13.
Which country's President approved 412 Gallantry Awards for Defence personnel?
Iran
India
Australia
America
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The President of India approved 412 Gallantry Awards for Defence personnel.

14.
In how many Indian languages did Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud announce that the Supreme Court will release 1,268 judgments on Republic Day?
10
12
13
15
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud announced in open court that the Supreme Court will release 1,268 judgments in 13 Indian languages on Republic Day.

15.
What is the prize money given under the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar?
1.5 Lakh
2 Lakh
2.5 Lakh
1 Lakh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The prize money given under the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is 1 Lakh.

16.
Where will the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Film Festival be held from January 27 to 31?
Mumbai
Dehradun
Udaipur
Patiala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Film Festival will be held in Mumbai from January 27 to 31.

17.
Which country locked down its capital city, Pyongyang, over a "respiratory illness"?
Norway
North Korea
Nepal
Nigeria
Answer: Option
Explanation:
North Korea locked down its capital city, Pyongyang, over a "respiratory illness".

18.
Which edition of Nagaland's annual Orange Festival is taking place in Kohima in 2023?
3rd
5th
2nd
6th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 3rd edition of Nagaland's annual Orange Festival is taking place in Kohima in 2023.

19.
Narayanpur left bank canal with a modern irrigation system has been inaugurated in which state?
Karnataka
Assam
Goa
Rajasthan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Narayanpur left bank canal with a modern irrigation system has been inaugurated in Karnataka.

20.
Which country is hosting the 'FIDE World Championship 2023'?
Afghanistan
New Zealand
Kazakhstan
Netherlands
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kazakhstan is hosting the 'FIDE World Championship 2023'