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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 20, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Who is set to lead the UN Capital Development Fund?
Preeti Sinha
Priya Goyal
Ankita Mishra
Any Malhotra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Preeti Sinha is set to lead the UN Capital Development Fund.

2.
Where was the first G20 culture track meet held?
Sanchi
Jaipur
Khajuraho
Agartala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first G20 culture track meet was held in Khajuraho.

3.
What is the estimated foodgrain production in lakh tonnes for the agricultural year 2022-23?
2,423
3,420
3,460
3,235
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The estimated foodgrain production for the agricultural year 2022-23 is over 3,235 lakh tonnes.

4.
Which bank announced the 2nd Global hackathon HARBINGER 2023?
SBI
HDFC
RBI
ICICI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 2nd Global hackathon HARBINGER 2023 was announced by RBI.

5.
In which state was Former DGP Virendra appointed as state information commissioner?
Tamil Nadu
Uttarakhand
Meghalaya
West Bengal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former West Bengal DGP Virendra was appointed as state information commissioner.

6.
Across which valley in J&K is the age-old Kanchoth festival celebrated?
Araku Valley
Chenab Valley
Parvati Valley
Nubra Valley
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The age-old Kanchoth festival is celebrated across J&K's Chenab valley.

7.
In which year did Theodore Baskaran win the Sanctuary Lifetime Service Award?
2018
2020
2021
2022
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Theodore Baskaran won the Sanctuary Lifetime Service Award in 2020.

8.
Who has been named as the brand ambassador for Redmi India smartphones?
Salman Khan
Ajay Devgan
Ranbir Kapoor
Sonu Sood
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Redmi India has named Sonu Sood as the brand ambassador for their smartphones.

9.
For which state is Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Yojana registration open for free coaching?
Madhya Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Registration for the Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Yojana for free coaching is open in Uttar Pradesh.

10.
In which state was a new Anti-Cheating Law passed?
Mizoram
Meghalaya
Punjab
Uttarakhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A new Anti-Cheating Law was passed in Uttarakhand.

11.
On which date is World Anthropology Day observed every year?
February 16
February 12
February 14
February 10
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Anthropology Day is observed every year on February 16.

12.
In which year is Dr. Mahendra Mishra set to receive the International Mother Language Award?
2021
2020
2023
2022
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dr. Mahendra Mishra is set to receive the International Mother Language Award in 2023.

13.
Where did Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurate a 2-day parliamentary workshop?
Gujarat
Rajasthan
Punjab
Haryana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated a 2-day parliamentary workshop at the Gujarat assembly.

14.
In which city was Mission Prerna relaunched?
Pune
Patna
Surat
Ajmer
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mission Prerna was relaunched in Pune.

15.
With which country did Air India sign an MoU to acquire 250 aircraft?
France
Russia
Cuba
Oman
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Air India signed an MoU with Airbus of France to acquire 250 aircraft.