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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 14, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Who is the first Indian captain to score a century across all formats?
Virat Kohli
MS Dhoni
Sachin Tendulkar
Rohit Sharma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rohit Sharma is the first Indian captain to score a century across all formats.

2.
Where is Visva-Bharati University, which was recently in the news, located?
Maharashtra
West Bengal
Uttarakhand
Mizoram
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Visva-Bharati University, which was recently in the news, is located in West Bengal.

3.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $130 million (over Rs 1,072 crore) loan to enhance agricultural productivity and farmers’ income in which state?
Assam
Kerala
Punjab
Haryana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $130 million (over Rs 1,072 crore) loan to enhance agricultural productivity and farmers’ income in Punjab.

4.
With which country is the State of the Union (SOTU) Address associated?
USA
Bhutan
Cuba
UAE
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The State of the Union (SOTU) Address is associated with the USA.

5.
Who has been appointed as the new Governor of Maharashtra by the President of India after accepting the resignation of Bhagat Singh Koshyari?
Ramesh Bais
C.P. Radhakrishnan
Anandiben Patel
Smt. Anandiben Patel
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The President accepted the resignation of Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and appointed Ramesh Bais as the new Governor.

6.
Jaffna Cultural Centre (JCC), which was built with the grant assistance of which country's government, was dedicated to the people?
India
Jamaica
Kiribati
Libya
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jaffna Cultural Centre (JCC), which was built with the grant assistance of the Government of India, was dedicated to the people.

7.
Which state/UT's Senior IAS officer Pandurang Kondbarao Pole was appointed as Chief Electoral Officer?
Tamil Nadu
Nagaland
Karnataka
Jammu & Kashmir
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Senior IAS officer Pandurang Kondbarao Pole was appointed as Chief Electoral Officer of Jammu & Kashmir.

8.
According to the International Energy Agency's prediction, which continent will use half of the world's electricity for the first time by 2025?
Africa
Asia
Europe
Australia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to the International Energy Agency's prediction, the Asian continent will use half of the world's electricity for the first time by 2025.

9.
Recently, in which state did the Anti-Copying law come into force?
Sikkim
Tripura
Uttarakhand
Telangana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Recently, the Anti-Copying law came into force in Uttarakhand.

10.
Where has the inception meeting of the G-20 EMPOWER a group of the Ministry of Women and Child Development begun?
Jaipur
Chennai
Jammu
Jodhpur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The inception meeting of the G-20 EMPOWER a group of the Ministry of Women and Child Development has begun in Jodhpur.

11.
Which state/UT's Chief Minister announced an increase in the insurance cover from Rs. 10 lakhs to Rs. 25 lakhs under 'Chiranjeevi Bima'?
Rajasthan
Maharashtra
Sikkim
Mizoram
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rajasthan's Chief Minister announced an increase in the insurance cover from Rs. 10 lakhs to Rs. 25 lakhs under 'Chiranjeevi Bima.'

12.
Which country's World Cup skiing medalist Elena Fanchini passed away?
France
Poland
Italy
Iceland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Italian World Cup skiing medalist Elena Fanchini passed away.

13.
ADB has approved a $130 million loan to promote horticulture in which state?
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
ADB has approved a $130 million loan to promote horticulture in Himachal Pradesh.

14.
Appasaheb Dharmadhikari, who has been honoured with the Maharashtra Bhushan Award for the year 2022, belongs to which profession?
Writer
Musician
Historian
Doctor
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Appasaheb Dharmadhikari has been honoured with the Maharashtra Bhushan Award for the year 2022. He is Historian.

15.
Which countries lead the International Biofuels Alliance?
India, Brazil, and the United States
India, Germany, and France
Brazil, UAE, Nepal
USA, Bhutan, India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India, Brazil, and the United States lead the International Biofuels Alliance.

16.
Where will the 12th World Hindi Conference be held in 2023?
Jordan
Hungary
Fiji
Ghana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 12th World Hindi Conference will be held in Fiji from February 15 to 17.

17.
Recently, a new species of voiceless frog named the Ukaguru spiny-throated reed frog was discovered in which country?
Tanzania
Sudan
China
Denmark
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Recently, a new species of voiceless frog named the Ukaguru spiny-throated reed frog was discovered in Tanzania.

18.
When is World Unani Day observed every year?
February 10
February 11
February 05
February 08
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Unani Day is observed every year on February 11.

19.
Approximately what percentage of the world's natural wetlands were lost between 1700 and 2020?
15
22
18
20
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Approximately 20% of the world's natural wetlands were lost between 1700 and 2020.