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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • January 31, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Which organization has launched a massive outreach program through its revamped 'Nidhi Aapke Nikat' program to expand its presence across the country?
RBI
IRDAI
EPFO
SBI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched a massive outreach program through its revamped 'Nidhi Aapke Nikat' program to expand its presence across the country.

2.
Which country plans to build the world's first photonic-based quantum computer?
France
Japan
Nigeria
Canada
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Canada plans to build the world's first photonic-based quantum computer.

3.
Who launched the 'National Logistics Portal (Marine)' of the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways?
Shri Narayan Tatu Rane
Sarbananda Sonowal
Mansukh Mandaviya
Amit Shah
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, launched the 'National Logistics Portal (Marine)'.

4.
Which country has the poorest economy in South Asia according to the World Bank?
Bangladesh
Myanmar
Laos
Pakistan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to the World Bank, Pakistan has the poorest economy in South Asia.

5.
Where did the two-day inception meeting of Startup-20 begin?
Surat
Patna
Hyderabad
Noida
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The two-day inception meeting of Startup-20 began in Hyderabad.

6.
In which state did the Health Minister, Naba Kishore Das, die after being shot by a policeman?
Assam
Kerala
Odisha
Jharkhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Odisha, Health Minister Naba Kishore Das died after being shot by a policeman.

7.
Which country's north island is facing a flood emergency according to the latest assessment of the omicron variant by WHO?
Switzerland
Afghanistan
New Zealand
Oman
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to the latest assessment of the omicron variant by WHO, New Zealand's north island is facing a flood emergency.

8.
When will the European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) be launched from the agency's spaceport in French Guiana?
April 2023
January 2022
June 2021
November 2020
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) will be launched from the agency's spaceport in French Guiana in April 2023.

9.
In which city did the first G20 International Financial Architecture Working Group meeting begin?
Agra
Jaipur
Chandigarh
Surat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first G20 International Financial Architecture Working Group meeting began in Chandigarh.

10.
Where did the Patiala Military Literature Festival conclude that a new plateau found by the ARI team could hold clues to plant survival?
Kolhapur
Thane
Satara
Amravati
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Patiala Military Literature Festival concluded that a new plateau found by the ARI team in Thane, Maharashtra could hold clues to plant survival.

11.
Which country's sea corals are being destroyed by the 'Yellow Band Disease'?
Togo
Thailand
Tunisia
Tuvalu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The sea corals of Thailand are being destroyed by the 'Yellow Band Disease'.

12.
In which country did the US military conduct a raid, killing a key regional leader of the Islamic State group, Bilal al-Sudani?
Kenya
Somalia
Uganda
Tanzania
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The US military conducted a raid in Somalia, killing a key regional leader of the Islamic State group, Bilal al-Sudani.

13.
Which bank decided to take a loan of Rs 9,718 crore with an annual interest rate of 7.70% for a term of 15 years?
RBI
SBI
ICICI
PNB
Answer: Option
Explanation:
SBI decided to take a loan of Rs 9,718 crore with an annual interest rate of 7.70% for a term of 15 years.

14.
Which country's federal government announced an increase in petrol and diesel prices by 35 rupees?
Pakistan
Australia
Afghanistan
Finland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Pakistan federal government announced an increase in petrol and diesel prices by 35 rupees.

15.
How many pieces of content were blocked by Google last year across various platforms that were shared by pro-China accounts?
35,000
40,000
42,000
50,000
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Google blocked 50,000 pieces of content shared by pro-China accounts last year across various platforms.

16.
Which two countries' scientists have recently invented an 'Artificial Synapse' for brain-like computing?
India and Australia
France and America
Egypt and Russia
Israel and Haiti
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Scientists from India and Australia have recently invented an 'Artificial Synapse' for brain-like computing.

17.
In which state did the Khelo India Youth Games commence on 30th January?
Madhya Pradesh
Tamil Nadu
Gujarat
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Khelo India Youth Games commenced on 30th January in Madhya Pradesh.

18.
Where will Bharti Airtel spend Rs 2,000 crore to build a hyperscale data centre?
Bikaner
Hyderabad
Varanasi
Srinagar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bharti Airtel will spend Rs 2,000 crore to build a hyperscale data centre in Hyderabad.

19.
Which country will the President of the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly, Csaba Korosi visit?
Nepal
India
Iran
Indonesia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The President of the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly, Csaba Korosi, will visit India.