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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • January 29, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Where is the 30th National Children's Science Congress being held from 27 to 31 January 2023?
Ahmedabad
Varanasi
Amritsar
Noida
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 30th National Children's Science Congress is being held in Ahmedabad from 27 to 31 January 2023.

2.
Which country appointed its first representative to fight Islamophobia?
Canada
Japan
Israel
Bhutan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Canada appointed its first representative to fight Islamophobia.

3.
When is International Holocaust Remembrance Day observed?
January 21
January 20
January 23
January 27
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed on January 27th.

4.
Which country signed a deal with India to relocate cheetahs over the next decade?
South Korea
South Africa
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
South Africa signed a deal with India to relocate cheetahs over the next decade.

5.
How many regional languages will Supreme Court's decisions be translated into through e-inspection software?
4
3
6
8
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Supreme Court's decisions will be translated into 4 regional languages through e-inspection software.

6.
Which bank proposed the Stressed Assets Securitisation Framework for quicker resolution?
SBI
RBI
PNB
ICICI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBI proposed the Stressed Assets Securitisation Framework for quicker resolution.

7.
Which country is set to commercialize the world's first photonic-based quantum computer?
Fiji
France
Cuba
Canada
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Canada is set to commercialize the world's first photonic-based quantum computer.

8.
How many teams were announced for the first season of the Women's Premier League?
3
4
5
6
Answer: Option
Explanation:
5 teams were announced for the first season of the Women's Premier League.

9.
Who nominated Julie Turner as North Korea Human Rights Envoy?
US
UAE
Ukraine
UK
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Biden, President of the US, nominated Julie Turner as North Korea Human Rights Envoy.

10.
Who was appointed as the new General Manager of Central Railway?
Naresh Lalwani
Suresh Mishra
Anil Mittal
Rajendra Goyal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Naresh Lalwani was appointed as the new General Manager of Central Railway.

11.
In which year did domestic airlines receive a total of 5,901 passenger complaints according to DGCA?
2020
2022
2019
2023
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Domestic airlines received a total of 5,901 passenger complaints according to DGCA in 2022.

12.
Which country is the UN General Assembly president visiting from January 29-31?
France
Canada
India
Fiji
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UN General Assembly president is visiting India from January 29-31.

13.
In which city did the Union Health Minister launch the world's first anti-covid nasal vaccine 'iNCOVACC'?
Patna
New Delhi
Chennai
Rajkot
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Health Minister launched the world's first anti-covid nasal vaccine 'iNCOVACC' in New Delhi.

14.
Which country plans to allot land to Indian industries in the Suez Canal Special Economic Zone?
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Egypt
Kenya
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Egypt plans to allot land to Indian industries in the Suez Canal Special Economic Zone.

15.
Which country is building a dam on the Mabja Zangbo river near the Indian border?
Banin
Bahamas
China
Cyprus
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China is building a dam on the Mabja Zangbo river near the Indian border.

16.
Who did NMDC sign up as its brand ambassador?
Mary Kom
Nikhat Zareen
Claressa Shields
Amanda Serrano
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NMDC signed up Nikhat Zareen, a champion boxer, as its brand ambassador.

17.
Who was Lala Lajpat Rai, born on January 28th, 1865 and also known as the Lion of Punjab or Punjab Kesari?
Punjab
Assam
Haryana
Chhattisgarh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lala Lajpat Rai, born on January 28th, 1865, was also known as the Lion of Punjab or Punjab Kesari.