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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • April 12, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Which state's House resolution asks the Centre to set a time limit for the Governor for clearing Bills?
Tamil Nadu
West Bengal
Jammu & Kashmir
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Tamil Nadu House resolution asks the Centre to set a time limit for the Governor for clearing Bills.

2.
Which country reported the first death from H3N8 bird flu, according to the World Health Organization (WHO)?
Russia
Bhutan
Bangladesh
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China reported the first death from H3N8 bird flu, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

3.
Which IIT partnered with UIDAI to develop a touchless biometric capture system?
IIT Bhubaneswar
IIT Roorkee
IIT Bombay
IIT Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
UIDAI and IIT Bombay collaborated to develop a touchless biometric capture system.

4.
How many villages were identified for comprehensive development along international borders under the 'Vibrant Village Programme'?
1500
2000
2500
3000
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Three thousand villages were identified for comprehensive development along international borders under the 'Vibrant Village Programme.'

5.
At which badminton tournament did Priyanshu Rajawat win his first men's singles title in 2023?
Orleans Masters
Wimbledon
French Open
US Open
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Priyanshu Rajawat won his first men's singles title at the 2023 Orleans Masters badminton tournament representing India.

6.
Where is the world's first conservation and breeding centre for Asian king vultures, the Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre (JCBC), located?
Uttar Pradesh
Gujarat
Tripura
Meghalaya
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre (JCBC), which is the world's first conservation and breeding centre for Asian king vultures, is located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

7.
On which date is National Safe Motherhood Day 2023 observed?
April 08
April 09
April 10
April 11
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Safe Motherhood Day 2023 is observed on April 11.

8.
From which date will the Iniochos-2023 international exercise take place in Greece?
April 16
April 18
April 20
April 22
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Iniochos-2023 international exercise will take place in Greece from April 18.

9.
Until which year has the 'Stand Up India Scheme' been extended?
2024
2026
2027
2025
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 'Stand Up India Scheme' has been extended until 2025.

10.
Which country's Prime Minister reversed his decision to sack Defense Minister Yoav Gallant?
Indonesia
Nigeria
Israel
Fiji
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Israeli Prime Minister reversed his decision to sack Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

11.
Which country will provide financial assistance for Pakistan's Mohmand multipurpose dam project?
South Korea
Sri Lanka
Saudi Arabia
Sudan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Saudi Arabia will provide financial assistance for Pakistan's Mohmand multipurpose dam project.

12.
Where is EAM S. Jaishankar planning to visit besides Uganda?
Mozambique
Mongolia
Morocco
Montenegro
Answer: Option
Explanation:
EAM S. Jaishankar is planning to visit Uganda and Mozambique.

13.
How many states topped the front-runner category of the State Energy Efficiency Index-2021-22?
3
4
5
6
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Five states topped the front-runner category of the State Energy Efficiency Index-2021-22.

14.
Which country conducted the military drill 'Operation Joint Sword' encircling Taiwan?
China
France
Egypt
Australia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The military drill 'Operation Joint Sword', which encircled Taiwan, was conducted by China.

15.
Which edition of the Dogri version of the Constitution of India was recently released by Union Minister of Law, Kiren Rijiju?
Second
First
Third
Fourth
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Minister of Law, Kiren Rijiju has recently released the first edition of the Dogri version of the Constitution of India.

16.
Which state conferred 'Maratha Udyog Ratna 2023' upon Nilesh Sambre?
Maharashtra
Meghalaya
Chhattisgarh
Rajasthan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nilesh Sambre was conferred with the 'Maratha Udyog Ratna 2023' award by the state of Maharashtra.

17.
Which bank issued detailed norms for outsourcing IT services by banks, NBFCs, and regulated financial sector entities?
SBI
RBI
PNB
BOB
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued detailed norms for outsourcing IT services by banks, NBFCs, and regulated financial sector entities.

18.
By what year does the Government of India aim to achieve a nearly 9% share of electricity generation from nuclear sources?
2047
2045
2042
2040
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of India aims to achieve a nearly 9% share of electricity generation from nuclear sources by the year 2047.

19.
Where was the 'Bhoroxa' app for women's safety recently launched by President Murmu?
Karnataka
Assam
Gujarat
Nagaland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
President Murmu recently launched the 'Bhoroxa' app for women's safety in Assam.