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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • April 3, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Who won the 2023 Australian Grand Prix, held on April 02, 2023?
Philippe Alliot
Cliff Allison
Giovanna Amati
Max Verstappen
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Formula One (F1) World Champion Max Verstappen [Red Bull – Netherlands] won the 2023 Australian Grand Prix, held on April 02, 2023.

2.
Where will the G20 Science Summit on Clean Energy for Greener Future be held?
Rajasthan
Tripura
Haryana
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The G20 Science Summit on Clean Energy for Greener Future will begin in Agartala, Tripura.

3.
To which space agency does the Proba-3 mission belong?
USA
ESA
ISRO
JASA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Proba-3 mission, consisting of two spacecraft, will demonstrate precision formation flying in space.

4.
In which game does Bhagwani Devi Dagar excel?
Hockey
Shooting
Athletics
Cricket
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India’s 95-year-old player Bhagwani Devi Dagar has won three gold medals for the country at the 9th World Masters Athletics Indoor Championship at Torun in Poland.

5.
Who is the new Vice-Chief of the Indian Navy?
Ajay Singh
Jasjit Singh
Vijay Malik
Karamjeet Malik
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vice-Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh is the new Vice-Chief of the Indian Navy.

6.
Which country plans to place nuclear weapons near the borders of Belarus with NATO?
Russia
USA
Ukraine
Poland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Russia plans to place nuclear weapons near the borders of Belarus with NATO.

7.
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed was recently named the Crown Prince of which country?
Kuwait
Iraq
UAE
Qatar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed was recently named the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, the oil-rich capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

8.
What was the profession of Sara Thomas, who passed away?
Writer
Author
Cricketer
Singer
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Noted author Sara Thomas passed away at 88 due to age-related ailments. She is a two-time recipient of the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award.

9.
Which country and other OPEC+ oil producers announced further cuts in their production to around 1.16 million barrels per day?
UAE
Japan
Saudi Arabia
Germany
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Saudi Arabia and other OPEC+ oil producers announced further cuts in their production to around 1.16 million barrels per day.

10.
In which state is Eravikulam National Park (ENP) located, which became the first to house a fernarium?
Bihar
Kerala
Haryana
Jharkhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Eravikulam National Park (ENP) in Kerala is the first to house a fernarium.

11.
Which UT/State is home to Karaikal Port, recently acquired by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ)?
Kerala
Puducherry
Ladakh
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) acquired Karaikal Port, located in Puducherry.

12.
With which company has India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) partnered to launch banking services through WhatsApp for their customers in India?
Bharti Airtel
Paytm
Reliance Digital
Jio Fiber
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) and Bharti Airtel have partnered to launch banking services through WhatsApp for their customers in India.

13.
Which regulatory body recently announced the creation of the Corporate Debt Market Development Fund (CDMDF)?
IRDAI
SEBI
LIC
RBI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
SEBI, the regulatory body for the securities market in India, has recently announced the creation of the Corporate Debt Market Development Fund (CDMDF).

14.
Which country's king, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, is scheduled to visit India?
Japan
Nepal
Bhutan
Ukraine
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The king of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, is scheduled to visit India.

15.
Anjali Sharma of which state conquered Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa, wearing Luanchari?
Haryana
Himachal Pradesh
Bihar
Jharkhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Recently, the Union Information and Broadcasting Minister congratulated Anjali Sharma of Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh for conquering Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa, wearing Luanchari.