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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • April 9, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Which state government's initiative to prevent controllable blindness, called the "Kanti Velugu program," has achieved a milestone by screening one crore people for eye problems?
Mizoram
Telangana
Karnataka
Nagaland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Telangana government's initiative to prevent controllable blindness, called the "Kanti Velugu program," has achieved a milestone by screening one crore people for eye problems.

2.
Which country will receive electricity from the new power plant opened by Adani Power Ltd in Jharkhand?
Russia
France
Bhutan
Bangladesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Adani Power Ltd has opened a new power plant in Jharkhand to supply electricity to Bangladesh.

3.
Which state has recently started the "DRIISHYA Scheme" for the survey of agriculture and horticulture crops?
Punjab
Haryana
Gujarat
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The "DRIISHYA Scheme" for the survey of agriculture and horticulture crops has been started recently in Haryana.

4.
Which bank has decided to start a portal to assist in tracing unclaimed deposits?
RBI
SBI
HDFC
ICICI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to start a portal to help in tracing unclaimed deposits.

5.
Which country signed a declaration with the UAE to begin talks on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement?
Japan
Vietnam
Oman
Qatar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UAE and Vietnam signed a declaration to begin talks on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.

6.
Which profession did Jagarnath Mahto, who recently passed away, belong to?
Author
Journalist
Athlete
Politician
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jagarnath Mahto was a Jharkhand minister who passed away at the age of 56 in Chennai.

7.
Kim Cotton becomes the first woman on-field umpire in full-member men's T20Is. She is from which country?
Norway
Sri Lanka
New Zealand
Denmark
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kim Cotton becomes the first woman on-field umpire in full-member men's T20Is. She is from New Zealand.

8.
How many Naga groups had the Centre extended ceasefire agreements with for a further period of one year?
Four
Five
Three
Six
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Centre extended ceasefire agreements with three Naga groups for a further period of one year.

9.
During FY 2022-23, what was the total number of enrolments under various schemes of NPS and APY?
1.22 crore
1.25 crore
1.32 crore
1.35 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The total enrolments under various schemes of NPS and APY crossed the 1.35 crore margin during FY 2022-23.

10.
On which date is World Homeopathy Day 2023 observed?
April 10
April 07
April 05
April 02
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Homeopathy Day 2023 is observed on April 10th.

11.
Which state has started the "TN REACH" initiative to use 80+ unused helipads soon?
Odisha
Tamil Nadu
Jharkhand
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Tamil Nadu government's "TN REACH" initiative aims to use 80+ unused helipads soon.

12.
Which organization has successfully tested the System Demonstration Model for Mission Gaganyaan?
DRDO
SAARC
NASA
ISRO
Answer: Option
Explanation:
ISRO has successfully tested the System Demonstration Model for Mission Gaganyaan.

13.
In how many years has the MUDRA Loan scheme towards financial inclusion sanctioned 41 crore loans?
5
7
8
9
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The MUDRA Loan scheme towards financial inclusion has sanctioned 41 crore loans in eight years.

14.
Which state has become the best performer in the northeast in the implementation of e-procurement?
Rajasthan
Bihar
Gujarat
Tripura
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tripura has become the best performer in the northeast in the implementation of e-procurement.

15.
In which state did President Droupadi Murmu inaugurate the Gaj Utsav at Kaziranga?
Odisha
Assam
Kerala
Meghalaya
Answer: Option
Explanation:
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Gaj Utsav at Kaziranga in the state of Assam.

16.
Where was the joint military exercise "KAVACH" recently organized?
Lakshadweep
Thiruvananthapuram
Andaman and Nicobar
Shillong
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The joint military exercise "KAVACH" was recently organized in Andaman and Nicobar.

17.
What is the latest FIFA ranking of the Indian football team?
101st
102nd
103rd
104th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian football team is ranked 101st in the latest FIFA rankings.

18.
Which country has recently launched a new spy satellite named "Ofek-13" into orbit?
Israel
Iran
Iraq
Indonesia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Israel has recently launched a new spy satellite named "Ofek-13" into orbit.

19.
Which country signed several economic agreements with France in sectors such as transport, energy, agriculture, culture, and science?
Bhutan
Germany
China
USA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
France and China signed several economic agreements in sectors such as transport, energy, agriculture, culture, and science.

20.
Which bank has expanded the scope of UPI by allowing pre-approved credit lines using UPI?
RBI
PNB
BOB
Canara Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has expanded the scope of UPI by allowing pre-approved credit lines using UPI.