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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 21, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Where did the India International Seafood Show conclude?
Kanpur
Lucknow
Kolkata
Varanasi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India International Seafood Show concluded in Kolkata.

2.
What is the estimated foodgrain production for the agricultural year 2022-23 in lakh tonnes?
3,542
3,235
3,183
3,456
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The estimated foodgrain production for the agricultural year 2022-23 is over 3,235 lakh tonnes according to the Second advance estimate.

3.
With which country did India agree to collaborate on digital infrastructure, climate action, and sustainable development?
Spain
Sudan
Switzerland
Siberia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and Spain have agreed to collaborate on digital infrastructure, climate action, and sustainable development.

4.
Where is the Bharatpur bird Sanctuary located, which was in the news?
Rajasthan
Uttarakhand
Maharashtra
Nagaland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Bharatpur bird Sanctuary, which was in the news, is located in Rajasthan.

5.
Which city hosted the 'World Government Summit 2023'?
Srinagar
Algiers
Kabul
Dubai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dubai hosted the 'World Government Summit 2023'.

6.
In which state did PM Modi virtually inaugurate the Jal Jan Abhiyan in the Sirohi district?
Maharashtra
Uttarakhand
Punjab
Rajasthan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
PM Modi virtually inaugurated the Jal Jan Abhiyan in the Sirohi district of Rajasthan.

7.
What percentage of the capital procurement budget did India earmark for the domestic industry?
75
72
68
76
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India earmarked 75 percent of the capital procurement budget for the domestic industry.

8.
Which edition of the joint military exercise, 'EX DHARMA GUARDIAN', between India and Japan began recently?
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 4th edition of the joint military exercise, 'EX DHARMA GUARDIAN', between India and Japan began recently.

9.
Which country's government has introduced a bill to raise Rs 170 billion in taxes?
Afghanistan
Russia
France
Pakistan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Pakistan government has introduced a bill to raise Rs 170 billion in taxes.

10.
In which year was the National level Hackathon 'KAVACH' launched to advance India's cyber-preparedness?
2024
2023
2027
2026
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National level Hackathon 'KAVACH-2023' was launched to advance India's cyber-preparedness.

11.
In the Women’s T20 World Cup, by how many wickets did India defeat West Indies?
6
5
4
7
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India defeated West Indies by 6 wickets in the Women’s T20 World Cup.

12.
In which country did Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) provide maintenance and overhaul support for MQ-9B drone engines?
Iran
Iran
India
Indonesia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) provided maintenance and overhaul support for MQ-9B drone engines in Indonesia.

13.
Who has been appointed as the Governor/L-G of Ladakh?
Satya Pal Malik
B D Mishra
Pema Khandu
Jagdish Mukhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
B D Mishra, a former brigadier of the Indian Army, and present Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, has been appointed as the LG of Ladakh.

14.
How many artists were awarded the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for the years 2019, 2020, and 2021?
100
99
102
105
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for the years 2019, 2020, and 2021 was awarded to 102 artists.

15.
Where did the two-day Global Tech Summit begin?
Kochi
Vishakhapatnam
Pune
Jaipur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The two-day Global Tech Summit began in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

16.
Which state government announced its state budget for the year 2023-24 and expanded welfare schemes?
West Bengal
Tamil Nadu
Bihar
Goa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The West Bengal state government announced its state budget for the year 2023-24 and expanded welfare schemes.

17.
Which bank announced the 2nd global hackathon- HARBINGER 2023?
SBI
HDFC
BOB
RBI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the 2nd global hackathon- HARBINGER 2023.

18.
In which state/UT did the Union cabinet approve the construction of the Shinku La Tunnel to provide all-weather connectivity?
Delhi
Sikkim
Ladakh
Mizoram
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union cabinet approved the construction of the Shinku La Tunnel to provide all-weather connectivity in Ladakh.

19.
Which country has stated that the North Korean food crisis seems to be worsening?
Switzerland
Sudan
South Korea
South Korea
Answer: Option
Explanation:
South Korea has stated that the North Korean food crisis seems to be worsening.

20.
Which state/UT announced an inflation relief package of Rs 19,000 crore in the state’s Budget for 2023-24?
Assam
Jharkhand
Rajasthan
Mizoram
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rajasthan announced an inflation relief package of Rs 19,000 crore in the state’s Budget for 2023-24.