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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 7, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Who is the winner of the Indian National Car Racing Championship 2022 in the premier MRF Formula 2000 category?
Ryan Mohamed
Divy Nandan
Sai Sanjay
Sohil
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Salem's Sai Sanjay pocketed the title in the premier MRF Formula 2000 category as the Indian National Car Racing Championship 2022 concluded at the Madras International Circuit.

2.
In which state did the 36th International Surajkund Mela 2023 start?
Punjab
Assam
Meghalaya
Haryana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 36th International Surajkund Mela 2023 started in Haryana.

3.
What is the expected percentage point increase in the dearness allowance (DA) for government employees and pensioners, bringing it to 42%?
45
49
44
42
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Centre is expected to increase the dearness allowance (DA) for government employees and pensioners by 4 percentage points to 42%.

4.
Which state won the first edition of the National Beach Soccer Championship 2023?
Punjab
Haryana
Kerala
Mizoram
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kerala won the first edition of the National Beach Soccer Championship 2023.

5.
In which state/UT was Operation Sadbhavna launched by the Indian Army?
Delhi
Ladakh
Lakshadweep
Pondicherry
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Operation Sadbhavna was launched by the Indian Army in Ladakh.

6.
How many national youth records were set in athletics events at the Khelo India Youth Games?
Three
One
Two
Four
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Two national youth records were set in athletics events at the Khelo India Youth Games.

7.
When will India's first hydrogen train 'Vande Metro' operate on heritage routes?
February
December
November
September
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's first hydrogen train 'Vande Metro' will operate on heritage routes in December 2023.

8.
In which country was GDP growth recorded at 7.10%, with per capita income rising to USD 2793 in FY 2022?
Benin
Bhutan
Bangladesh
Bahrain
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bangladesh recorded GDP growth at 7.10%, with per capita income rising to USD 2793 in FY 2022.

9.
Which country, along with France and India, has agreed to establish a formal trilateral cooperation initiative by its foreign ministers?
UAE
USA
Uganda
Ukraine
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The foreign ministers of France, India, and the UAE have agreed to establish a formal trilateral cooperation initiative.

10.
In which state was the 15th Standing Committee meeting of the Central Zonal Council held?
Rajasthan
Odisha
Tamil Nadu
Uttarakhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 15th Standing Committee meeting of the Central Zonal Council was held in Uttarakhand.

11.
Which state launched the "Mero Rukh Mero Santati" 'New Green Initiative'?
Tripura
Sikkim
Telangana
Meghalaya
Answer: Option
Explanation:
"Mero Rukh Mero Santati" 'New Green Initiative' was launched by the state of Sikkim.

12.
In which city in Madhya Pradesh did Asia's first floating festival start?
Mandsaur
Khargone
Neemuch
Chhindwara
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Asia's first floating festival started in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh.

13.
In which country was a state of emergency declared after forest fires killed 23 people?
Chad
Chile
Cuba
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A state of emergency was declared in Chile after forest fires killed 23 people.

14.
Which company has initiated 'Project ELLORA' to promote local languages in India's digital world?
Apple
Google
Microsoft
Amazon
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Microsoft has started 'Project ELLORA' to promote local languages in India's digital world.

15.
In which state do dust particles in Jamshedpur and surrounding areas have a high concentration of toxic metals?
Jharkhand
Gujarat
Assam
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dust particles in Jamshedpur and surrounding areas in Jharkhand have a high concentration of toxic metals.

16.
What was the number of the Inter-University North Zone Youth Festival 'Antarnad' held at University of Jammu?
31st
38th
36th
33rd
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 36th Inter-University North Zone Youth Festival 'Antarnad' was held at the University of Jammu.

17.
Which nation is the latest to sign the International Solar Alliance?
Republic of the Congo
Greece
Sweden
Syria
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Republic of the Congo is the latest nation to sign the International Solar Alliance.

18.
From which state will Bangladesh start receiving electricity from a power plant in March?
Goa
Karnataka
Jharkhand
Nagaland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bangladesh will start receiving electricity from a power plant in Jharkhand in March.