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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 23, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
In which country were over 1,000 pangolins poached and trafficked in the past five years?
Indonesia
Iran
India
Iraq
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Over 1,000 pangolins were poached and trafficked in India in the past five years.

2.
In which state did the first state-level 'shrimp mela' begin?
Assam
Rajasthan
Punjab
Sikkim
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first state-level 'shrimp mela' began in Punjab.

3.
Which country's space agency aborted the launch of the next-generation H3 rocket after engine trouble?
America
France
Oman
Japan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Japan's space agency aborted the launch of the next-generation H3 rocket due to engine trouble.

4.
Where was the One Year of India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement commemorated?
Abu Dhabi
Dubai
Ajman
Fujairah
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The One Year of India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement was commemorated in Dubai.

5.
In which state was the B20 Conference held for delegates from 23 nations in Imphal?
Manipur
Mizoram
Jharkhand
Rajasthan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The B20 Conference for delegates from 23 nations was held in Imphal, Manipur.

6.
Where will the 49th meeting of the GST Council be held, to be chaired by the Finance Minister?
Jaipur
Agra
Bhopal
New Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 49th meeting of the GST Council will be held in New Delhi and will be chaired by the Finance Minister.

7.
On which date will World Pangolin Day 2023 be celebrated?
February 14
February 12
February 18
February 20
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Pangolin Day 2023 will be celebrated on February 18th.

8.
Tulsidas Balaram, who died at the age of 86, belonged to which profession?
Player
Writer
Doctor
Farmer
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tulsidas Balaram, a legendary Indian footballer, died at the age of 86.

9.
Which state's CM inaugurated tourist police stations at 20 centres?
Arunachal Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh's CM inaugurated tourist police stations at 20 centres.

10.
In which country did India and Japan begin their joint military exercise at Camp Imazu?
Japan
Russia
Kenya
France
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and Japan began their joint military exercise at Camp Imazu in Japan.

11.
In which state did the third phase of Sagar Parikrama, aimed at resolving fishermen's issues, begin?
Gujarat
Odisha
Bihar
Nagaland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The third phase of Sagar Parikrama, aimed at resolving fishermen's issues, began in Gujarat.

12.
Which country is associated with the Saur Revolution that was recently in the news?
France
Russia
Japan
Afghanistan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Saur Revolution that was recently in the news is associated with Afghanistan.

13.
From which country did Qatar lift its temporary ban on the import of frozen seafood?
Russia
Australia
India
Japan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Qatar lifted its temporary ban on the import of frozen seafood from India.

14.
Which state recently approved the Competitive Examination Ordinance to prevent unfair means of recruitment?
Uttarakhand
Odisha
Kerala
Goa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Uttarakhand recently approved the Competitive Examination Ordinance to prevent unfair means of recruitment.

15.
On which date is Global Tourism Resilience Day observed?
February 15
February 17
February 13
February 20
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Global Tourism Resilience Day is observed on February 17th.

16.
With which country did South Africa begin a joint military exercise?
Russia-China
North Korea
Sudan
Sri Lanka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
South Africa began a joint military exercise with Russia-China.

17.
Which state had a record-breaking voter turnout of over 87% in the assembly elections?
Punjab
Telangana
Goa
Tripura
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tripura had a record-breaking voter turnout of over 87% in the assembly elections.

18.
In which state did the Vice President attend Rann Utsav?
Maharashtra
Nagaland
Gujarat
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Vice President attended Rann Utsav in Gujarat.

19.
Where will twelve cheetahs from South Africa be relocated to in India?
Meghalaya
Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
Uttarakhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Twelve cheetahs from South Africa will be relocated to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh.

20.
In which state will Northern India's first nuclear plant be set up?
Tamil Nadu
Haryana
Kerala
Telangana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Northern India's first nuclear plant will be set up in Gorakhpur, Haryana.