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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • April 18, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
What is the amount of bilateral trade target that India and Russia have surpassed before the target year of 2025?
30 billion dollars
32 billion dollars
34 billion dollars
36 billion dollars
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and Russia have exceeded the bilateral trade target of 30 billion dollars before the target year of 2025.

2.
In which state did the Department of Posts release a special cover on the Mahila Samman Savings Scheme?
Telangana
Odisha
Kerala
Chhattisgarh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Department of Posts released a special cover on the Mahila Samman Savings Scheme in Telangana.

3.
Which state has chosen Ernst & Young as a consultant for the analysis of 50 selected Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in the state?
Gujarat
Nagaland
Tamil Nadu
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu has chosen Ernst & Young as a consultant for the analysis of 50 selected Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in the state.

4.
Which traditional folk dance recently entered the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest traditional dance performed at a single venue?
Kaligopal
Bagurumba
Natpuja
Bihu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bihu, a traditional folk dance, recently entered the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest traditional dance performed at a single venue.

5.
In which city did Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launch ‘YUVA PORTAL’ to identify potential young Start-Ups?
Jammu
New Delhi
Chennai
Shillong
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched ‘YUVA PORTAL’ in New Delhi to identify potential young Start-Ups.

6.
Since which year has the first World Heritage Day been celebrated?
1983
1984
1985
1986
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first World Heritage Day was celebrated in 1983.

7.
Which bank has appointed Sekhar Rao as the interim MD and CEO?
Yes Bank
Karnataka Bank
UCO Bank
Axis Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sekhar Rao has been appointed as the interim MD and CEO of Karnataka Bank.

8.
Which country issued a 5-point guideline for the limited import of films made in the languages of 'the Indian subcontinent'?
Switzerland
Nigeria
Oman
Bangladesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bangladesh issued a 5-point guideline for the limited import of films made in the languages of 'the Indian subcontinent'.

9.
By which year does CREDAI plan to develop 4000 certified green buildings in partnership with IGBC?
2031
2030
2028
2029
Answer: Option
Explanation:
CREDAI plans to develop 4000 certified green buildings in partnership with IGBC by 2030.

10.
Indian Oil and US-based Lanzajet Inc set up India's first green aviation fuel production unit in ______.
Punjab
Rajasthan
Haryana
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Oil and US-based Lanzajet Inc set up India's first green aviation fuel production unit in Haryana.

11.
Which country approved India's SJVN investment proposal for Lower Arun Hydropower Project?
France
Nepal
Russia
Japan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nepal approved India's SJVN investment proposal for Lower Arun Hydropower Project.

12.
What is India's rank in being the highest donor to the United Nations Democracy Fund?
Fifth
Second
Third
Fourth
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India is the fourth highest donor to the United Nations Democracy Fund.

13.
Craig Breen, a famous rally driver who recently passed away, represented which country?
Iraq
Fiji
Ireland
Finland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Craig Breen, a famous rally driver who recently passed away, represented Ireland.

14.
What is the percentage of Wholesale Price-based Inflation (WPI) for March 2023, which declined to a 29-month low?
1.30%
1.32%
1.34%
1.36%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Wholesale Price-based Inflation (WPI) for March 2023 declined to a 29-month low of 1.34 percent.

15.
Where did the Union Ayush Ministry organize a national conference on female infertility?
Haridwar
Chandigarh
Patna
New Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Ayush Ministry organized a national conference on female infertility in New Delhi.

16.
In which country did the ADB provide USD 230 million for flood rehabilitation?
India
Bangladesh
Germany
Israel
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The ADB provided USD 230 million for flood rehabilitation in Bangladesh.

17.
In which state will the Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda launch the Marketing, Logistics Development for the PTP-NER scheme?
Telangana
Meghalaya
Manipur
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda will launch the Marketing, and Logistics Development for the PTP-NER scheme in Manipur.

18.
As per the National Securities Depository, which country was the highest source of foreign portfolio investment (FPI) in India in FY23?
UAE
Uganda
UK
USA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United States was the highest source of foreign portfolio investment (FPI) in India in FY23, as per the National Securities Depository.

19.
In which country did the multilateral exercise Orion, in which the Indian Air Force and French Air and Space Force are taking part, begin?
France
Greece
Kuwait
Netherlands
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The multilateral exercise Orion, in which the Indian Air Force and French Air and Space Force are taking part, began in France.

20.
Which country became India's largest trading partner in the financial year 2022-23?
America
Australia
Austria
Afghanistan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
America became India's largest trading partner in the financial year 2022-23.