Current Affairs - Current Affairs

Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 12, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
In which city did Prime Minister Modi inaugurate the Arabic Academy?
Mumbai
Pune
Kanpur
Hyderabad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the Arabic Academy in Mumbai.

2.
How many different species did wildlife enthusiasts spot during the first Sundarban bird festival?
130
132
145
140
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Wildlife enthusiasts spotted 145 different species during the first Sundarban bird festival.

3.
In which city did PBI president Rene Zondag inaugurate a tennis centre?
Varanasi
Ahmedabad
Pune
Surat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
PBI president Rene Zondag inaugurated a tennis centre in Pune.

4.
Which country's growth model did the IMF call for comprehensive reforms of?
Germany
France
China
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The IMF called for comprehensive reforms of China's growth model.

5.
The Union government signed loan agreements to borrow up to how many crores to strengthen health infrastructure from international agencies?
13,879
13,456
12,865
12,983
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union government signed loan agreements to borrow up to ₹13,879 crores to strengthen health infrastructure from international agencies.

6.
What country is associated with the State of the Union (SOTU) Address?
UAE
Ukraine
Uganda
USA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The State of the Union (SOTU) Address is associated with the USA.

7.
What is the country of origin for Eagle 44 (Oghab 44), the first underground air force base?
Iran
Iraq
India
Indonesia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Eagle 44 (Oghab 44) is the first underground air force base in Iran.

8.
In which city did SBI open its 3rd specialized Startup branch?
Kanpur
Chennai
Gurugram
Lucknow
Answer: Option
Explanation:
SBI opened its 3rd specialized Startup branch in Gurugram.

9.
In which year is the World Government Summit set to begin in Dubai?
2023
2021
2024
2020
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Government Summit is set to begin in Dubai in 2023.

10.
In which state/UT were lithium reserves discovered for the first time?
Assam
Odisha
Jammu & Kashmir
West Bengal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lithium reserves were discovered for the first time in Jammu & Kashmir.

11.
When is India Energy Week observed in India?
January
February
April
March
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India Energy Week is observed in February in India.

12.
Which state government launched the Family ID - One Family One Identity Portal?
Uttar Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government of Uttar Pradesh launched the Family ID - One Family One Identity Portal.

13.
In which city was the National Philatelic Exhibition- AMRITPEX inaugurated by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw?
Noida
New Delhi
Gurugram
Agra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the National Philatelic Exhibition- AMRITPEX in New Delhi.

14.
Which country is to resume 'domestic visa revalidation' for H-1B holders?
Poland
Cuba
Denmark
US
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The US is to resume 'domestic visa revalidation' for H-1B holders.

15.
Which country jumped to 55th place in ICAO's Aviation Safety Oversight Ranking?
Iran
India
Cuba
Denmark
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India jumped to 55th place in ICAO's Aviation Safety Oversight Ranking, according to DGCA.

16.
Which state's CM laid the foundation of 'Himachal Niketan' in Delhi?
Andhra Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh laid the foundation of 'Himachal Niketan' in Delhi.

17.
On which date is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2023 observed?
February 08
February 06
February 09
February 11
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2023 is observed on February 11.

18.
The ICC T20 Women’s World Cup will begin in which country on 10th February 2023?
South Korea
South Sudan
Switzerland
South Africa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The ICC T20 Women’s World Cup will begin in South Africa on 10th February 2023.

19.
Whose industrial output growth moderated to 4.3% in December 2022 from 7.3% in November?
Indonesia
India
Finland
Canada
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's industrial output growth moderated to 4.3% in December 2022 from 7.3% in November.