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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 3, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
In which state will the first G20 Status Working Group meeting under India’s Presidency commence?
Rajasthan
Assam
Odisha
Jharkhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first G20 Status Working Group meeting under India’s Presidency will commence in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

2.
Which bank issued the 'Sovereign Green Bond' for the first time for green projects?
SBI
PNB
RBI
ICICI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 'Sovereign Green Bond' was issued by the RBI for the first time for green projects.

3.
How much has the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana outlay increased by, with a 66% increase announced?
55,000
65,000
46,000
79,000
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana outlay has increased by 66% to over Rs 79,000 crore.

4.
In which month was the tiny radioactive capsule that went missing in Western Australia found?
April
March
January
September
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The tiny radioactive capsule that went missing in Western Australia was found in January.

5.
Which country will stop printing notes with Queen Elizabeth II's likeness on them?
America
France
Japan
Australia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Australia will stop printing notes with Queen Elizabeth II's likeness on them.

6.
In which country was former PM Manmohan Singh conferred a Lifetime Achievement Honour?
USA
UAE
Ukraine
UK
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former PM Manmohan Singh has been conferred a Lifetime Achievement Honour in the UK.

7.
In which state will WOXSEN University launch the 'Project Aspiration' for girls?
Telangana
Gujarat
Rajasthan
Nagaland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
WOXSEN University will launch 'Project Aspiration' for girls in Telangana.

8.
In which city will the first G20 Sustainable Financial Working Group meeting take place?
Shillong
Guwahati
Jaipur
Amritsar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first G20 Sustainable Financial Working Group meeting will take place in Guwahati.

9.
Which state's tableau was adjudged the best in the Republic Day parade by a panel of judges?
Karnataka
Uttarakhand
Goa
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The tableau of Uttarakhand was adjudged the best in the Republic Day parade by a panel of judges.

10.
Which country's Archaeological Survey will launch the 'Smarak Mitra Yojana'?
Iran
Italy
Israel
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 'Smarak Mitra Yojana' will be launched by the Archaeological Survey of India.

11.
When was passive euthanasia legalized in India and when did the Supreme Court simplify the rules for it?
Year 2018
Year 2020
Year 2019
Year 2022
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Passive euthanasia was legalized in India in 2018 and recently the Supreme Court simplified its rules.

12.
By how many years did the night-time light radiance in India increase by 43%?
8
12
10
15
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The night-time light radiance in India increased by 43% in the last 10 years.

13.
Which country has launched the 'Debbie Hockley Medal' to honour women cricketers?
Norway
New Zealand
Nigeria
Nepal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
New Zealand has launched the 'Debbie Hockley Medal' to honour women cricketers.

14.
To which profession did Shanti Bhushan, who recently passed away, belong?
Doctor
Politician
Scientist
Writer
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Shanti Bhushan, who recently passed away, was a former law minister and senior lawyer.

15.
What is the growth rate of the Indian economy in 2023-24, as predicted by the Economic Survey?
3.5%
4.8%
6.5%
5.6%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian economy is predicted to grow 6.5% in 2023-24, according to the Economic Survey. India is expected to become a 5 trillion dollar economy by 2025-26.

16.
Which state government started the "Aarohini Pahal" training program?
Madhya Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UP government started the "Aarohini Pahal" training program.

17.
When will India's solar module manufacturing capacity reach 95 GW?
2023
2024
2020
2025
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's solar module manufacturing capacity is expected to reach 95 GW by 2025.

18.
Where did the first G20 education working group meeting begin?
Chennai
Patna
Agra
Rajkot
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first G20 education working group meeting began in Chennai.

19.
Which International Kolkata Book Fair was recently inaugurated?
45th
46th
43rd
41st
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 46th International Kolkata Book Fair was recently inaugurated.

20.
Who won the 15th Hockey World Cup-2023 title?
Germany
France
Haiti
Fiji
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Germany won the 15th Hockey World Cup-2023 title.