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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 19, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Which country's "Ekushey Padak" award is the second-highest civilian award?
Bangladesh
Benin
Poland
Denmark
Answer: Option
Explanation:
"Ekushey Padak" award is the second-highest civilian award in Bangladesh.

2.
On which date is National Women's Day celebrated in honour of Sarojini Naidu's birth anniversary?
February 13
February 15
February 12
February 11
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Women's Day is celebrated on Sarojini Naidu's birth anniversary on February 13.

3.
In which state was Pakistan's first Hindu female civil servant posted as Assistant Commissioner?
Goa
Rajasthan
Tripura
Punjab
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pakistan's first Hindu female civil servant was posted as Assistant Commissioner in Punjab.

4.
In which state has the Election Commission started the "Mission-300" and "My Vote, My Valentine" campaign?
Telangana
Goa
Kerala
Meghalaya
Answer: Option
Explanation:
'Mission-300' and 'My Vote, My Valentine' campaign started by Election Commission in Meghalaya.

5.
By which year is the "Mass Drug Administration" campaign expected to eliminate Filariasis from India?
2026
2027
2025
2024
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The "Mass Drug Administration" campaign has been started to eliminate Filariasis from India by the year 2027.

6.
In which state did Dr Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurate IFFCO Nano Urea Liquid Plants at Aonla and Phulpur?
Madhya Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated IFFCO Nano Urea Liquid Plants at Aonla and Phulpur in Uttar Pradesh.

7.
In which state has the "Strict Anti-copying Law 2023" been implemented?
Maharashtra
Mizoram
Uttarakhand
Nagaland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The "Strict Anti-copying Law 2023" has been implemented in Uttarakhand.

8.
On which date is World Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day observed?
February 11
February 12
February 14
February 15
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day is observed on February 14, 2023.

9.
Which bank began the offline payment pilot under the RBI sandbox facility?
HDFC Bank
ICICI Bank
Axis Bank
RBI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
HDFC Bank began an offline payment pilot under the RBI sandbox facility.

10.
Where will the 23rd edition of the India International Seafood Show (IISS) be held from February 15 to February 17, 2023?
Ajmer
Varanasi
Kolkata
Patna
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 23rd edition of the India International Seafood Show (IISS) will be held in Kolkata from February 15 to February 17, 2023.