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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 18, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
How many kilometres long is the Delhi-Dausa-Lalsot section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway that Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation?
240
242
246
248
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the 246 km long Delhi-Dausa-Lalsot section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway to the nation.

2.
Which state has allocated Rs 13,000 crore to implement the project of transferring water collected in the Chambal River to other districts?
Rajasthan
Gujarat
Punjab
Haryana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rajasthan has allocated Rs 13,000 crore to implement the project of transferring water collected in the Chambal River to other districts.

3.
Renault-Nissan plans to invest Rs 5,300 crore in Tamil Nadu and make six new car models at its plant near which city?
Chennai
Pune
Indore
Srinagar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Renault-Nissan plans to invest Rs 5,300 crore in Tamil Nadu and make six new car models at its plant near Chennai.

4.
Which country recently partnered with the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle Joint Business Council?
China
Cuba
India
Haiti
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India recently partnered with the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle Joint Business Council.

5.
On which date is International Childhood Cancer Day observed?
February 12
February 14
February 15
February 16
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Childhood Cancer Day is observed on February 15.

6.
Which country declared a National State of Emergency after being hit by Cyclone Gabrielle?
Norway
New Zealand
Nepal
Nigeria
Answer: Option
Explanation:
New Zealand declared a National State of Emergency after being hit by Cyclone Gabrielle.

7.
Who will host the Defence Ministers' Conclave in Bengaluru on the sidelines of Aero India 2023?
Amit Shah
Rajnath Singh
Piyush Goyal
Arun Jaitley
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will host the Defence Ministers' Conclave in Bengaluru on the sidelines of Aero India 2023.

8.
February 14 is marked as the anniversary of the Pulwama attack. In which year did the attack occur?
2019
2020
2018
2016
Answer: Option
Explanation:
February 14 is marked as the anniversary of the Pulwama attack. The attack occurred in 2019.

9.
Javed Khan Amrohi, who passed away, belonged to which profession?
Teacher
Writer
Musician
Actor
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The TV show Nukkad's veteran actor Javed Khan Amrohi passed away.

10.
In which month did India's retail inflation rise to 6.52% after two months below the 6% mark?
March
June
August
January
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's retail inflation rose to 6.52% in January after two months below the 6% mark.

11.
In which state did Sonia Gokani become the first woman Acting Chief Justice?
Assam
Gujarat
Sikkim
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sonia Gokani became the first woman Acting Chief Justice of Gujarat.

12.
Which neighbouring country of India partnered with Russia for developing nuclear power?
Greece
Peru
Kenya
Myanmar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Myanmar partnered with Russia for developing nuclear power.

13.
Where is Nebraska's Sand Hills, where a new type of quasi-crystal was discovered, located?
China
USA
Japan
Nepal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nebraska's Sand Hills, where a new type of quasi-crystal was discovered, is located in the USA.

14.
Which state/UT is hosting 'India's First Frozen Lake Marathon'?
Pondicherry
Goa
Odisha
Ladakh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ladakh is hosting 'India's First Frozen Lake Marathon'.

15.
Which state's delimitation panel did the Supreme Court of India uphold the formation of?
Jammu & Kashmir
West Bengal
Tamil Nadu
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Supreme Court of India upheld the formation of the Jammu & Kashmir delimitation panel.

16.
Which state's Governor, C.V. Ananda Bose, will continue to function as the Chancellor of State universities?
Telangana
Meghalaya
West Bengal
Nagaland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose will continue to function as the Chancellor of State universities.

17.
In which city does the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships 2023 take place?
Fujairah
Hatta
Dubai
Kalba
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships 2023 starts in Dubai.

18.
Where is the Papnash temple located?
Assam
Karnataka
Sikkim
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Papnash temple is located in Karnataka.

19.
Which state and Chhattisgarh are among the states that allocated more towards education?
Goa
Bihar
Gujarat
Jharkhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bihar and Chhattisgarh are among the states that allocated more towards education.

20.
In which city does the National School of Drama hold its annual festival 'Bharat Rang Mahotsav'?
Varanasi
Jaipur
Jammu
New Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National School of Drama holds its annual festival 'Bharat Rang Mahotsav' in New Delhi.