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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 9, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Under the new Haj Policy, how much has the cost of the first-time Haj package been reduced?
₹30,000
₹50,000
₹20,000
₹10,000
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The cost of the first-time Haj package has been reduced by around ₹50,000 under the new Haj Policy.

2.
In which month did India's Unemployment Rate decline to a four-month low of 7.14%?
January
March
April
November
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's Unemployment Rate declined to a four-month low of 7.14% in January.

3.
What was the amount of tax-free budget presented by Telangana for the 2023-24 fiscal year?
₹2.9 lakh crore
₹2.5 lakh crore
₹2.0 lakh crore
₹2.4 lakh crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Telangana presented a tax-free budget of ₹2.9 lakh crore for the 2023-24 fiscal year.

4.
In which city did the Union minister inaugurate the 2nd SCO Young Scientist Conclave?
Mumbai
Palwal
Bengaluru
Ahmedabad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union minister inaugurated the 2nd SCO Young Scientist Conclave in Bengaluru.

5.
According to a report by WHO, how many million people could be affected by the Turkey-Syria earthquake?
20
23
25
28
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to a report by WHO, the Turkey-Syria earthquake could affect up to 23 million people.

6.
With which country did Myanmar sign a pact for developing nuclear power?
France
Fiji
Russia
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Myanmar and Russia signed a pact for developing nuclear power.

7.
Which country has confirmed that a balloon identified by Washington and Bogota flying over Latin America is Chinese after a similar device was shot down by the United States?
Cuba
Russia
France
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China has confirmed that a balloon identified by Washington and Bogota flying over Latin America is Chinese after a similar device was shot down by the United States.

8.
Which country faced the biggest round of health service strikes after staff demanded a pay hike?
UAE
USA
UK
Uganda
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The U.K. faced the biggest round of health service strikes after staff demanded a pay hike.

9.
In terms of the percentage of global milk production, what is India's rank?
Third
Second
Fourth
First
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India ranks first in global milk production and contributes 24 per cent of it.

10.
According to the UN Security Council Report, which country stole the most cryptocurrency assets in 2022?
Norway
Oman
North Korea
Denmark
Answer: Option
Explanation:
North Korea stole more cryptocurrency assets in 2022 than in any other year, according to the UN Security Council Report.

11.
Which state ranked first in the medal table in the 5th Khelo India Youth Games?
Maharashtra
Karnataka
Nagaland
Punjab
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In the 5th Khelo India Youth Games, Maharashtra ranked first in the medal table, followed by Madhya Pradesh and Haryana.

12.
In which city was the Yuva Sangam registration portal launched?
Jaipur
New Delhi
Bikaner
Patna
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Yuva Sangam registration portal was launched in New Delhi.

13.
When did China and Australia Trade Ministers hold their first meeting since?
2019
2015
2012
2018
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China and Australia Trade Ministers held their first meeting since 2019.

14.
In which state is Pawan Hans Limited going to launch helicopter services on six routes?
Gujarat
Uttarakhand
Mizoram
Assam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pawan Hans Limited is going to launch helicopter services on six routes in Assam.

15.
What milestone has Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission achieved in terms of digitally linked health records?
15 crores
18 crores
20 crores
25 crores
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission has achieved a milestone of 20 crore digitally linked health records.

16.
For which year's Olympic hockey tournaments in Paris did the International Hockey Federation, FIH announce the qualification criteria?
2023
2021
2026
2024
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Hockey Federation, FIH announced the qualification criteria for the Paris 2024 Olympic hockey tournaments.

17.
Where was the first Tourism Working Group Meeting officially inaugurated?
Assam
Gujarat
Sikkim
Rajasthan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first Tourism Working Group Meeting was officially inaugurated in Dhordo, Gujarat.