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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 26, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Which bank allowed UPI transactions for inbound G-20 travellers?
SBI
PNB
BOB
RBI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBI allowed UPI transactions for inbound G-20 travellers.

2.
Which country sought an urgent UNSC meeting as North Korea test-fired two more missiles?
Egypt
Finland
Japan
Australia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Japan sought an urgent UNSC meeting as North Korea test-fired two more missiles.

3.
Who was nominated as the president of the World Bank by US President Joe Biden?
Jitender Bagga
Rajesh Malik
Ajay Banga
Ravi Dubey
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga was nominated as the president of the World Bank by US President Joe Biden.

4.
As per a recent report, which state/UT is expected to be the most climate-vulnerable region in India?
Gujarat
Sikkim
Odisha
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bihar is expected to be the most climate-vulnerable region in India, as per a recent report.

5.
Where were the 76th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA Awards, announced?
London
Paris
Tehran
Beijing
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 76th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA Awards, were announced in London.

6.
Which country's Crown Prince Frederik André Henrik Christian is on a five-day visit to India?
Norway
Denmark
Fiji
Cuba
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik André Henrik Christian is on a five-day visit to India.

7.
Which country's Parliament passed controversial Bills that seek to overhaul its judiciary?
Israel
Italy
India
Ireland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Israel's Parliament passed controversial Bills that seek to overhaul its judiciary.

8.
Who laid the foundation stone of the world's largest and most unique Divyang Park?
Virendra Kumar
Narayan Tatu Rane
Nitin Gadkari
Amit Shah
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nitin Gadkari laid the foundation stone of the world's largest and most unique Divyang Park.

9.
Which state's chief minister, Eknath Shinde, was named the Shiv Sena chief leader?
Meghalaya
Maharashtra
Tripura
Uttarakhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Eknath Shinde, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, was named the Shiv Sena chief leader.

10.
Which edition of ELECRAMA did Minister of Power, RK Singh inaugurate in 2023?
12th
14th
15th
16th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Minister of Power, RK Singh inaugurated the 15th edition of ELECRAMA in 2023.

11.
In which city did Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina honour Dr. Mahendra Mishra with the International Mother Language Award?
Chattogram
Khulna
Dhaka
Rangpur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina honoured Dr. Mahendra Mishra with the International Mother Language Award in Dhaka.

12.
In which year did Indo-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy announce his presidential bid?
2025
2026
2023
2024
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indo-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy announced his 2024 presidential bid.

13.
Which country decided to suspend its participation in the New START treaty for nuclear arms control with the USA?
Japan
Nepal
Russia
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Russia decided to suspend its participation in the New START treaty for nuclear arms control with the USA.

14.
In which year did Rudrankksh Patil win gold in men's 10m air rifle in ISSF World Cup?
2023
2022
2021
2020
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rudrankksh Patil won gold in men's 10m air rifle in ISSF World Cup 2023.

15.
Who has been selected as the External Auditor of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva?
Rajesh Patil
Urjit Patel
G C Murmu
Neha Uppal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) Girish Chandra Murmu has been selected as the External Auditor of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva.

16.
In which city was the first meeting of G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors inaugurated?
Bengaluru
Bhopal
Gwalior
Jammu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first meeting of G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors was inaugurated in Bengaluru.

17.
In which state is the first nuclear plant of North India going to be built?
Bihar
Jharkhand
Kerala
Haryana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first nuclear plant in North India is going to be built in Haryana.

18.
Which state is home to Kuno National Park, which was mentioned in the news?
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh is home to Kuno National Park, which was mentioned in the news.

19.
Which country hosted the Munich Security Conference?
Germany
France
Russia
Oman
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Germany hosted the Munich Security Conference.

20.
Who has been appointed as the National Ambassador of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) India?
Ranbir Kapoor
Tiger Shroff
Varun Dhawan
Ayushmann Khurrana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ayushmann Khurrana has been appointed as the National Ambassador of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) India.