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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 2, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Who has been included in the Oversight Committee formed by the Union Sports Ministry to investigate allegations?
Divya Kakran
Vinesh Phogat
Geeta Phogat
Babita Phogat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Wrestler Babita Phogat has been included in the Oversight Committee formed by the Union Sports Ministry to investigate allegations.

2.
For which country did the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board approve a loan worth USD 4.7 billion?
Bhutan
Brazil
Bangladesh
Benin
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board approved a loan worth USD 4.7 billion for Bangladesh.

3.
In which country did India beat West Indies by 8 wickets in the Tri-nation Women's Cricket series?
South Africa
South Korea
South Sudan
Switzerland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India beat West Indies by 8 wickets in the Tri-nation Women's Cricket series in South Africa.

4.
Which country announced Doly Jahur and Ilias Kanchan as recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award in the National Film Awards?
Bahamas
Bangladesh
Bulgaria
Bahrain
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bangladesh announced Doly Jahur and Ilias Kanchan as recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award in the National Film Awards.

5.
Where is the G20 International Financial Architecture Working Group located?
Bhopal
Surat
Noida
Chandigarh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The G20 International Financial Architecture Working Group is located in Chandigarh.

6.
How much was Adani Enterprises' follow-on public offer (FPO) fully subscribed for?
10,000 crore
20,000 crore
25,000 crore
15,000 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Adani Enterprises' follow-on public offer (FPO) worth ₹20,000 crore was fully subscribed.

7.
Which bank raised Rs 9,718 crore in a second tranche of infrastructure bonds at 7.70%?
SBI
RBI
ICICI
PNB
Answer: Option
Explanation:
State Bank of India raised Rs 9,718 crore in a second tranche of infrastructure bonds at 7.70%.

8.
Which state's Chief Minister announced the capital will be shifted to Visakhapatnam?
Tamil Nadu
Telangana
Andhra Pradesh
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister, Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, announced that the state capital will be shifted to Visakhapatnam.

9.
In which city was the 30th National Child Science Congress held?
Hyderabad
Ahmedabad
Jhansi
Varanasi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 30th National Child Science Congress was held in Ahmedabad.

10.
What was the GST collection in India in January 2023?
1.46 lakh crore
2.35 lakh crore
2.13 lakh crore
1.55 lakh crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The GST collection in India was Rs 1.55 lakh crore in January 2023, the second-highest collection ever recorded.

11.
What percentage of the full-year budget estimate did the government's fiscal deficit reach as of end-December?
59.8
55.6
54.2
58.4
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government's fiscal deficit as of end-December reached 59.8% of the full-year budget estimate.

12.
Which state government launched the "Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan" campaign?
Tamil Nadu
West Bengal
Uttar Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh government launched the "Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan" campaign.

13.
Which country will host the 15th BRICS summit in August 2023?
Sudan
Spain
South Africa
South Korea
Answer: Option
Explanation:
South Africa will host the 15th BRICS summit in Durban in August 2023.

14.
On which dates is the World Interfaith Harmony Week observed?
02-08 February
02-07 February
01-07 February
01-06 February
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Interfaith Harmony Week is observed on 01-07 February.

15.
Which military exercise did the Indian Army carry out in North Bengal?
Trishakri Prahar
Garuda Shakti
Vajra Prahar
Yudh Abhyas
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Army carried out the military exercise "Trishakri Prahar" in North Bengal.

16.
When is the Raising Day of the Indian Coast Guard observed?
February 02
February 06
February 01
February 04
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Raising Day of the Indian Coast Guard is observed on February 01, 2023.

17.
Which country launched the domestic card scheme AfriGo to boost its cashless economy?
Netherlands
Nigeria
Nauru
Namibia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nigeria launched the domestic card scheme AfriGo to boost its cashless economy.

18.
Which state's governor returned the domicile bill to the state government for a review of its legality?
Assam
Jharkhand
Sikkim
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jharkhand's governor, Ramesh Bais, returned the domicile bill to the state government for a review of its legality.