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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 8, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Which three countries established trilateral cooperation initiatives in fields including Energy, Defence, and Economy?
India, Canada, Fiji
UAE, Germany, Cuba
France, USA, Iran
India, France, UAE
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India, France, and UAE established trilateral cooperation initiatives in fields including Energy, Defence, and Economy.

2.
Where will the Women's Premier League be held from March 4th to 26th?
Chennai
Mumbai
Kanpur
Varanasi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Women's Premier League will be held in Mumbai from March 4th to 26th.

3.
Which country was hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake on February 5, 2023?
Sweden
Turkey
Russia
Fiji
Answer: Option
Explanation:
On February 5, 2023, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey, killing many people and causing building collapses.

4.
In which country was rice bran promoted as a staple food during a food crisis?
Pakistan
Chile
China
Sri Lanka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rice bran was promoted as a staple food during a food crisis in China.

5.
In which city did Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi recently lay the foundation stone of South India's first industrial corridor project?
Mumbai
Tumakuru
Hyderabad
Jaipur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi recently laid the foundation stone of South India's first industrial corridor project in Tumakuru.

6.
Which country has recently been named as the 'Pioneer Investor' in Blue Economy by the International Seabed Authority?
India
Indonesia
Israel
Iraq
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has been named as the 'Pioneer Investor' in Blue Economy by the International Seabed Authority.

7.
The government approved the conversion of how many crore rupees of Vodafone Idea's interest dues into equity?
14,362
15,135
12,356
16,133
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government approved the conversion of Rs. 16,133 crore of Vodafone Idea's interest dues into equity.

8.
When was Vani Jayaram awarded the Padma Bhushan?
January 26, 2023
January 24, 2023
January 28, 2023
January 22, 2023
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vani Jayaram was awarded the Padma Bhushan on January 26, 2023.

9.
In which district of Maharashtra did the 96th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan begin?
Nanded
Wardha
Satara
Amravati
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 96th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan began in the Wardha district of Maharashtra.

10.
Which country's cricket team did former Indian cricketer Monty Desai become coach of?
Nepal
Italy
Australia
Kenya
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former Indian cricketer Monty Desai became the coach of Nepal's cricket team.

11.
How many buses did India provide to Sri Lanka under the economic assistance scheme?
30
40
45
50
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India provided 50 buses to Sri Lanka under the economic assistance scheme.

12.
At which year's Sportstar East Sports Conclave did Titas Sadhu, an Indian women's cricket player, win the "Emerging Hero" award?
2023
2021
2020
2022
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Titas Sadhu won the "Emerging Hero" award at the 2023 Sportstar East Sports Conclave.

13.
In which city did CM Yogi inaugurate VFS Global's visa center?
Lucknow
Patna
Meerut
Agra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
CM Yogi inaugurated VFS Global's visa center in Lucknow.

14.
In which year did Manappuram Finance MD, VP Nandakumar receive the Hurun India award?
2018
2021
2023
2022
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Manappuram Finance MD, VP Nandakumar received the Hurun India award in 2022.

15.
Which edition of the Bharat Rang Mahotsav is the National School of Drama organizing?
20th
25th
22nd
24th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National School of Drama is organizing the 22nd edition of the Bharat Rang Mahotsav.

16.
Which city became the second municipal body to issue Green Bond?
Gwalior
Jabalpur
Indore
Bhopal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indore became the second municipal body to issue Green Bond.

17.
Which edition of the National Ice Hockey Championship was held in Leh?
13th
16th
12th
18th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 12th edition of the National Ice Hockey Championship was held in Leh, Ladakh.

18.
Which Australian cricketer announced their retirement from International Cricket?
Mitchell Starc
Glenn Maxwell
Aaron Finch
Adam Zampa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Aaron Finch announced his retirement from International Cricket.

19.
Which state government signed a deal with OECD to administer the PISA test for government school students?
Rajasthan
Odisha
Gujarat
Assam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Gujarat government signed a deal with OECD to administer the PISA test for government school students.