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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • April 10, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
In which state did CSIR scientists discover rare-earth elements (REEs) in the Anantapur district?
Nagaland
Karnataka
Andhra Pradesh
Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
CSIR scientists discovered rare-earth elements (REEs) in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh.

2.
Where has a solar-powered ‘cloth bag ATM’ been installed?
Hyderabad
Ahmedabad
Chennai
Mumbai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A solar-powered ‘cloth bag ATM’ has been installed in Kukatpally, Hyderabad.

3.
Who is the newly appointed CEO of Welspun New Energy?
Sanjay Singh
Jai Yashvardhan
Kapil Maheshwari
Amit Anand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kapil Maheshwari has been appointed as the CEO of Welspun New Energy.

4.
In which month of 2023 is the Union government set to constitute the Sixteenth Finance Commission?
February
July
August
November
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union government is set to constitute the Sixteenth Finance Commission in November 2023.

5.
In which state will the world’s first Asian King Vulture conservation and breeding centre be inaugurated?
Meghalaya
Assam
Uttar Pradesh
West Bengal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The world’s first Asian King Vulture conservation and breeding centre will be inaugurated in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

6.
Where will Ukraine's first Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emine Dzhaparova, begin her 4-day visit?
Australia
America
India
Singapore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ukraine's first Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emine Dzhaparova, will begin her 4-day visit to India.

7.
Where will the Ayush Ministry organize a scientific convention on World Homeopathy Day?
Bikaner
New Delhi
Pune
Surat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ayush Ministry will organize a scientific convention on World Homeopathy Day in New Delhi.

8.
In which country did India’s Priyanshu Rajawat reach the finals of the Orleans Masters Super 300 badminton tournament?
Oman
Fiji
Greece
France
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Priyanshu Rajawat of India reached the finals of the Orleans Masters Super 300 badminton tournament held in France.

9.
Which country launched a probe into the alleged leak of Ukraine war files?
Uganda
USA
UK
UAE
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The USA launched a probe into the alleged leak of Ukraine war files.

10.
In which state will Minister Shri Amit Shah launch the ‘Vibrant Villages Programme’ in Kibithoo, a border village?
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Minister Shri Amit Shah will launch the ‘Vibrant Villages Programme’ in Kibithoo, a border village in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.

11.
In which state will India, Bangladesh, and Japan hold connectivity meetings?
Bihar
Tripura
Telangana
Mizoram
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India, Bangladesh, and Japan will hold a connectivity meeting in the state of Tripura.

12.
How much worth of infrastructure projects did the Prime Minister inaugurate in Tamil Nadu?
Rs 5,200 crore
Rs 5,300 crore
Rs 5,400 crore
Rs 5,500 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Prime Minister inaugurated infrastructure projects worth more than Rs 5,200 crore in Tamil Nadu and also launched the State's second Vande Bharat Express.

13.
Who will attend the Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund along with the G20?
Piyush Goyal
Nirmala Sitharaman
Amit Shah
Nitin Gadkari
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will attend the Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund along with the G20.

14.
In which city did Prime Minister Narendra Modi flag off the Secunderabad-Tirupati Vande Bharat Express train?
Bikaner
Jaipur
Hyderabad
Lucknow
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Secunderabad-Tirupati Vande Bharat Express train in Hyderabad.