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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 11, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Where will the third edition of the Khelo India Winter Games begin?
Tamil Nadu
West Bengal
Jammu & Kashmir
Uttarakhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The third edition of the Khelo India Winter Games will begin at Gulmarg in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir.

2.
Which country unveiled a 'record' number of nuclear and intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs)?
North Korea
Norway
Nepal
Niger
Answer: Option
Explanation:
North Korea unveiled a 'record' number of nuclear and intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs).

3.
At which state will India's first biomass-based hydrogen plant be established?
Uttar Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's first biomass-based hydrogen plant will be established in Madhya Pradesh.

4.
Where did the ICC T-20 Women’s World Cup kick-off?
South Sudan
South Africa
South Korea
Sri Lanka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The ICC T-20 Women’s World Cup kicked off in South Africa.

5.
Which country signed a deal with International Monetary Fund (IMF) over a stalled bailout package?
France
Israel
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pakistan signed a deal with International Monetary Fund (IMF) over a stalled bailout package.

6.
What is the rank of India's national accreditation system in the world in the Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII) 2021?
3rd
4th
2nd
5th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's national accreditation system ranked 5th in the world in the Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII) 2021.

7.
In which city was the "Yuva Sangam Registration" portal for the youth of North East region launched?
New Delhi
Patna
Kanpur
Lucknow
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The "Yuva Sangam Registration" portal for the youth of North East region was launched in New Delhi.

8.
In which city will the 14th Aero India event be held between the 13th and 17th of February?
Bangalore
Bhopal
Agra
Jaipur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 14th Aero India event will be held in Bangalore between the 13th and 17th of February.

9.
In which year did 2,25,620 people renounce Indian citizenship, according to the External Affairs Ministry?
2019
2020
2022
2021
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to the External Affairs Ministry, 2,25,620 people renounced Indian citizenship in 2022.

10.
Which country introduced Wall Street bank stress-test scenarios?
USA
UAE
Peru
Cuba
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The US Fed introduced Wall Street bank stress-test scenarios.

11.
During which month does India mark its annual Energy Week?
January
March
February
June
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India marks its annual Energy Week in February.

12.
On which date is World Pulses Day observed?
February 06
February 10
February 12
February 09
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Pulses Day 2022 is observed on February 10.

13.
How many lakh cases are pending in High Courts across the country?
40
60
50
70
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Around 60 lakh cases are pending in High Courts across the country, and over 69 thousand cases are pending in the Supreme Court according to Government Data.

14.
With which country's space agency did ISRO collaborate to construct NISAR, an Earth monitoring satellite?
Haiti
France
Fiji
USA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
ISRO collaborated with the USA space agency to construct NISAR, an Earth monitoring satellite.

15.
Which state has unveiled a new IT/ITeS policy to generate one lakh direct jobs?
Gujarat
Rajasthan
Assam
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Gujarat has unveiled a new IT/ITeS policy to generate one lakh direct jobs.

16.
In which year was the Mission Antyodaya Survey inaugurated by Union Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Giriraj Singh?
2020-21
2021-22
2022-23
2023-24
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Mission Antyodaya Survey was inaugurated by Union Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Giriraj Singh in 2022-23.

17.
Which country is removing Chinese-made cameras from its offices over spying concerns?
America
Austria
Australia
Algeria
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Australia is removing Chinese-made cameras from its offices over spying concerns.