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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • March 1, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Which country will launch the Young Professionals Scheme with India?
Australia
America
USA
UK
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UK will launch the Young Professionals Scheme with India.

2.
Which country has announced that it is banning TikTok from all government-issued mobile devices?
Canada
Germany
France
Denmark
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Canada has announced that it is banning TikTok from all government-issued mobile devices.

3.
Which country's president nominated Mr. Ajay Banga to lead the World Bank?
USA
Ukraine
Norway
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
President Joe Biden nominated Mr. Ajay Banga to lead the World Bank in the USA.

4.
Which state government recently presented a budget of ₹3.01 lakh crore?
Haryana
Bihar
Kerala
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Gujarat government presented a budget of ₹3.01 lakh crore with no new taxes proposed.

5.
In which state did former Supreme Court Justice S. Abdul Nazir take oath as the Governor?
Nagaland
Chhattisgarh
Andhra Pradesh
Jharkhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former Supreme Court Justice S. Abdul Nazir took oath as the Governor of Andhra Pradesh.

6.
In which city of Odisha did the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) find a 1,300-year-old Buddhist stupa?
Cuttack
Brahmapur
Kalahandi
Jajpur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) found a 1,300-year-old Buddhist stupa in Jajpur, Odisha.

7.
In which city did President Droupadi Murmu present Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships & Akademi Awards?
New Delhi
Rajkot
Lucknow
Patna
Answer: Option
Explanation:
President Droupadi Murmu presented Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships & Akademi Awards in New Delhi.

8.
What is the estimated amount of damage caused by the earthquake in Turkey?
USD 32 billion
USD 34 billion
USD 36 billion
USD 38 billion
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The earthquake damage in Turkey is estimated to exceed USD 34 billion.

9.
Which state has passed a bill to extend the period for filing applications to regularize illegal constructions?
Assam
Kerala
Gujarat
Goa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Gujarat has passed a bill to extend the period for filing applications to regularize illegal constructions.

10.
How many crores will the Railways spend on new lines and customer amenities?
31000
32000
33000
34000
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Railways will spend Rs 32000 crores on new lines and Rs 13000 crore on customer amenities.

11.
On which date is World Peace and Understanding Day celebrated?
February 23
February 21
February 20
February 22
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Peace and Understanding Day is celebrated on 23rd February.

12.
In which city's Open ATP challenger tournament did the Indian pair Anirudh Chandrasekhar and N Vijay Sundar Prashanth storm into the doubles final?
Bhopal
Kanpur
Surat
Bengaluru
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian pair Anirudh Chandrasekhar and N Vijay Sundar Prashanth stormed into the doubles final of the Bengaluru Open ATP challenger tournament.

13.
Which state signed an MoU to build a ropeway to the Yamunotri temple?
Jharkhand
Uttarakhand
Tripura
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Uttarakhand signed an MoU to build a ropeway to the Yamunotri temple.

14.
Which state will be exporting 'Bird's eye chilli' to the United States for the first time?
Mizoram
Manipur
Meghalaya
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mizoram will be exporting 'Bird's eye chilli' to the United States for the first time.

15.
In which month of 2023 did GST revenues hit ₹1.59 lakh crore, the second-highest monthly collection on record?
February
March
January
July
Answer: Option
Explanation:
GST revenues hit ₹1.59 lakh crore in January 2023, the second-highest monthly collection on record.

16.
Which country declared a Health Emergency because of the Dengue outbreak?
Peru
Cuba
Oman
Fiji
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Peru declared a Health Emergency because of the Dengue outbreak.

17.
Which birth anniversary of Sant Sevalal Maharaj has been celebrated recently?
284th
281st
285th
283rd
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 284th birth anniversary of Sant Sevalal Maharaj has been celebrated recently.

18.
Which country's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will be the chief guest at the 8th Raisina Dialogue?
Russia
Egypt
China
Italy
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will be the chief guest at the 8th Raisina Dialogue.

19.
Where was the three-day All-India Taekwondo Championship recently inaugurated?
Palwal
New Delhi
Chennai
Mumbai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The three-day All-India Taekwondo Championship was recently inaugurated in New Delhi.