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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 15, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
In 89 Tests, how many wickets did Ravichandran Ashwin take to become the second-fastest cricketer in the world to achieve this feat?
420
450
440
430
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ravichandran Ashwin took 450 wickets in 89 Tests to become the second-fastest cricketer in the world to achieve this feat.

2.
In which state was the country's first high-quality lithium reserve discovered?
Mizoram
Rajasthan
Jammu & Kashmir
Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The country's first high-quality lithium reserve was discovered in Jammu & Kashmir.

3.
Where will the 14th Aero India festival be held from February 13 to 17?
Mumbai
Chennai
Bengaluru
Hyderabad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 14th Aero India festival will be held in Bengaluru from February 13 to 17.

4.
In which year did Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurate AMRITPEX?
2021
2022
2024
2023
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated AMRITPEX in 2023.

5.
What is India's target for defense exports by 2024-25 as announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
$1 billion
$1.5 billion
$4 billion
$5 billion
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India aims to increase defense exports to $5 billion a year by 2024-25, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement.

6.
In which city did the PM inaugurate the Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2023?
Lucknow
Agra
Ghaziabad
Saharanpur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The PM inaugurated the Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2023 in Lucknow.

7.
Which company invited Indian industry players to participate in the development of the indigenous fifth-generation fighter jet, Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)?
ISRO
SAARC
NASA
DRDO
Answer: Option
Explanation:
DRDO invited Indian industry players to participate in the development of the indigenous fifth-generation fighter jet, Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

8.
In the Global Quality Infrastructure Index 2021, how many top nations did India join?
8
10
12
6
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India joined the top 10 nations in the Global Quality Infrastructure Index 2021.

9.
Which country has received $13 Billion worth of Russian arms in the last 5 years?
India
Australia
Austria
America
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has received $13 Billion worth of Russian arms in the last 5 years.

10.
In which city did the Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav 2023 begin?
Hyderabad
Ahmedabad
Mumbai
Pune
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav 2023 began in Mumbai.

11.
Which company successfully launched the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle SSLV D-2 from Sriharikota for the first time?
ISRO
NASA
SAARC
DRDO
Answer: Option
Explanation:
ISRO successfully launched the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle SSLV D-2 from Sriharikota for the first time.

12.
In which city, for the first time, India and the US organized 'Exercise Tarkash' in response to nuclear, chemical, and biological terrorist attacks?
Kanpur
Ajmer
Chennai
Bikaner
Answer: Option
Explanation:
For the first time, India and the US organized 'Exercise Tarkash' in response to nuclear, chemical, and biological terrorist attacks in Chennai.

13.
Which country jumped to 55th place in the ICAO Aviation Safety Oversight Ranking?
Iran
India
America
Oman
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India jumped to 55th place in the ICAO Aviation Safety Oversight Ranking.

14.
In which city is the River Cities Alliance DHARA hosting its Annual Member Gathering?
Patna
Pune
Rohtak
Chennai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
River Cities Alliance 'DHARA' Hosting Annual Member Gathering in Pune.

15.
On which date is International Epilepsy Day celebrated?
February 13
February 14
February 15
February 16
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Epilepsy Day is celebrated on February 13.

16.
In which city did the President of India inaugurate the 2nd Indian Rice Congress?
Bhadrak
Bhubaneswar
Cuttack
Puri
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The President of India inaugurated the 2nd Indian Rice Congress in Cuttack.

17.
Which country has planned the Aksai Chin railway to connect Tibet and Xinjiang?
Nepal
China
Japan
Bhutan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China has planned the Aksai Chin railway to connect Tibet and Xinjiang.

18.
Which country's Former Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides is set to become the next president?
Cuba
Chad
Chile
Cyprus
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides is set to become the next president of Cyprus.

19.
Who will be the next Governor of Chhattisgarh?
Biswa Bhusan Harichandan
Maharashtra
Uttarakhand
Rajasthan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Biswa Bhusan Harichandan will be the next Governor of Chhattisgarh.