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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • March 2, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
In which city was the International Conference on Trade and Marketing of Coconut Products held?
Mumbai
Hyderabad
Chennai
Ahmedabad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Conference on Trade and Marketing of Coconut Products was held in Hyderabad.

2.
Which state will get the country's first marina in Byndoor?
Nagaland
Karnataka
Gujarat
Punjab
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Byndoor in Karnataka will get the country's first marina.

3.
Who was elected as the new President of Nigeria?
Bola Tinubu
Peter Obi
Nyesom Wike
Abibat Tinubu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bola Tinubu was elected as the new President of Nigeria.

4.
What is the rank of India in the International Intellectual Property Index 2023?
40th
41st
42nd
43rd
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has been ranked 42nd in the International Intellectual Property Index 2023.

5.
In which city was the first Anti-Corruption G20 Working Group meeting organized?
Ajmer
Sholapur
Pune
Gurugram
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first Anti-Corruption G20 Working Group meeting was organized in Gurugram.

6.
As per IMF, which country has the potential to contribute 15 per cent of the global growth in 2023?
France
Germany
Iran
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per IMF, India has the potential to contribute 15 per cent of the global growth in 2023.

7.
In which year did India win the GSMA Government Leadership Award?
2021
2022
2023
2024
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India won the GSMA Government Leadership Award in 2023.

8.
Who inaugurated 7 National Highway projects?
Nitin Gadkari
Amit Shah
Piyush Goyal
Arjun Munda
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nitin Gadkari inaugurated 7 National Highway projects.

9.
Which country became the first to upload the checklist for the recently released Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) 2023?
America
Australia
Cuba
Fiji
Answer: Option
Explanation:
America became the first country to upload the checklist for the recently released Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) 2023.

10.
Which state defeated Maharashtra to win the Senior Women's 13th National Hockey Championship 2023?
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh defeated Maharashtra to win the Senior Women's 13th National Hockey Championship 2023.

11.
Which state is the host of the ‘Global Responsible Tourism Summit’?
Goa
Kerala
Assam
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kerala is the host of the ‘Global Responsible Tourism Summit’.

12.
In which state was the foundation stone laid for North-East's first compressed biogas plant?
Uttarakhand
Chhattisgarh
Maharashtra
Assam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The foundation stone for North-East's first compressed biogas plant was laid in Assam.

13.
In which state was the Ministry of AYUSH's first 'Chintan Shivir' organized at Kaziranga National Park?
Goa
Assam
Haryana
Nagaland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of AYUSH's first 'Chintan Shivir' was organized at Kaziranga National Park in Assam.

14.
Which bank completed the acquisition of Citigroup’s India consumer business for an overall consideration of ₹11,603 crore?
RBI
HDFC
Axis Bank
ICICI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Axis Bank completed the acquisition of Citigroup’s India consumer business for an overall consideration of ₹11,603 crore.

15.
On which date is World Seagrass Day 2023 being observed?
January 1st
May 1st
August 1st
March 1st
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Seagrass Day 2023 is being observed on March 1st.

16.
From which state's ISRO Propulsion Complex was the key rocket engine test for Chandrayaan-3 successfully conducted by ISRO?
Tamil Nadu
West Bengal
Rajasthan
Uttarakhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The key rocket engine test for Chandrayaan-3 was successfully conducted by ISRO from its ISRO Propulsion Complex at Mahendragiri in Tamil Nadu.

17.
In which state did Om Birla inaugurate the 19th Annual CPA Conference?
Kerala
Tripura
Sikkim
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Om Birla inaugurated the 19th Annual CPA Conference in Sikkim.

18.
Which state signed an MoU with UNEP for implementing an urban cooling programme in the state?
Tamil Nadu
Gujarat
Meghalaya
Rajasthan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu signed an MoU with UNEP for implementing an urban cooling programme in the state.