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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 4, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Who was presented with the FIH President's Award in the Finals of the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023?
VK Pandian, Secretary to the Chief Minister of Odisha
CM Naveen Patnaik
Tayyab Ikram, FIH President
None of the above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
VK Pandian, Secretary to the Chief Minister of Odisha, was presented with the FIH President's Award in the Finals of the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela.

2.
Who was named the new Chairman of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India?
Ravi Mittal
Ajay Varma
Sunil Mishra
Parmod Sharma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ravi Mittal was named the new Chairman of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India.

3.
Which bank cancelled the license of Nashik’s Independence Co-operative Bank Limited?
SBI
RBI
BOB
PNB
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBI cancelled the license of Nashik’s Independence Co-operative Bank Limited.

4.
Who was nominated for the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award?
Mirabai Chanu
Bajrang Punia
Neeraj Chopra
Ravi Kumar Dahiya
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Neeraj Chopra was nominated for the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award.

5.
Which country removed the British Monarchy from its banknotes?
America
Afghanistan
Albania
Australia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Australia removed the British Monarchy from its banknotes.

6.
Which state's cabinet approved a floriculture mission with an initial investment of Rs 150 crore, covering 20,000 farmers?
Rajasthan
Odisha
Assam
Jharkhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The cabinet of Assam approved a floriculture mission with an investment of Rs 150 crore, covering 20,000 farmers.

7.
To which country did the Exim Bank extend a $500 million credit line?
Sudan
Switzerland
Siberia
Sri Lanka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Exim Bank extended a $500 million credit line to Sri Lanka.

8.
Who inaugurated the G20 Cyber Security Exercise and Drill?
Rajpal Singh Yadav
Naresh Malhotra
Alkesh Kumar Sharma
Siddhant Bhardwaj
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Alkesh Kumar Sharma inaugurated the G20 Cyber Security Exercise and Drill.

9.
Which country will be the theme country at the 2025 Madrid International Book Fair?
Italy
Israel
Iran
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India will be the theme country at the 2025 Madrid International Book Fair.

10.
What profession did K.V. Tirumalesh belong to?
Singer
Writer
Teacher
Doctor
Answer: Option
Explanation:
K.V. Tirumalesh was a noted writer who passed away.

11.
On which date is World Cancer Day observed globally?
February 1
February 9
February 5
February 4
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Cancer Day is observed globally on February 4.

12.
Which country regained the top spot as India’s trade partner in 2021?
Iran
USA
Indonesia
Iraq
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The USA regained the top spot as India’s trade partner in 2021.

13.
In which city was the Aravalli Biodiversity Park designated by IUCN?
Rohtak
Gurugram
Agra
Noida
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Aravalli Biodiversity Park was designated by IUCN in Gurugram.

14.
Who inaugurated the 'Ekushey Boi Mela'?
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Benin
Bahamas
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the 'Ekushey Boi Mela'.

15.
On which date is the International Day of Human Fraternity observed?
February 4
February 10
February 6
February 12
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day of Human Fraternity is observed on February 4.

16.
Which country, as the host of the Winter Olympics, welcomed the Year of the Tiger?
China
Haiti
France
Fiji
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China, as the host of the Winter Olympics, welcomed the Year of the Tiger.