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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • April 19, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Which country will chair the Commonwealth group on the reform of financial architecture?
India
USA
Australia
Nigeria
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Finance ministers from various Commonwealth countries have called for a systemic reform of the global financial architecture to enhance access to development financing for vulnerable countries. The ministers agreed for India to be the chair and Nigeria to be the deputy chair of the Finance Ministers Working Group for a Commonwealth Call for Reform of the Global Financial Architecture.

2.
Which country conducted the 'International Aviation Safety Assessment'?
UK
UAE
Fiji
USA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 'International Aviation Safety Assessment' was conducted by the USA.

3.
Which city's Bihu Performance set a Guinness World Record?
Dibrugarh
Jorhat
Silchar
Guwahati
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Bihu Performance in Guwahati set a Guinness World Record.

4.
In which city did Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launch the 'Yuva Portal'?
Bikaner
Dehradun
New Delhi
Patna
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the 'Yuva Portal' in New Delhi.

5.
Which country has declared the drug 'xylazine' as an emerging threat?
Italy
USA
Japan
Egypt
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The USA has declared the drug 'xylazine' as an emerging threat. The Biden administration declared the combination of xylazine and fentanyl an emerging threat. It’s the first time any drug has been given that designation.

6.
Which sportsperson's life inspired the biopic '800'?
Ishant Sharma
Amit Mishra
Muttiah Muralitharan
Anil Kumble
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The biopic '800' is inspired by the life of Muttiah Muralitharan, a sportsperson.

7.
In which state was the 'Oil Jetty Development Project' recently started?
Gujarat
Karnataka
Jharkhand
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 'Oil Jetty Development Project' was recently started in Gujarat.

8.
Which state is getting ready to launch its biggest travel ferry service?
Kerala
Odisha
Bihar
Goa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The biggest travel ferry in Kerala is getting ready for service.

9.
Which country is hosting the first-ever 'Global Buddhist Conference'?
India
Iran
Indonesia
Ireland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India is hosting the first-ever 'Global Buddhist Conference'.

10.
Where was the DRDO Industry Academia Center of Excellence inaugurated?
IIT Kanpur
IIT Hyderabad
IIT Madras
IIT Roorkee
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The DRDO Industry Academia Center of Excellence was inaugurated at IIT Hyderabad.

11.
Which Indian city will host the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament?
Mumbai
Chennai
Pune
Hyderabad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chennai is set to host the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament.

12.
Which country launched its first Earth observation satellite "Taifa-1"?
Russia
Qatar
Kuwait
Kenya
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kenya launched its first Earth observation satellite "Taifa-1".

13.
Which state's 'Uttaramerur Rock Edict' did the PM mention while discussing democratic history?
Telangana
Jammu & Kashmir
West Bengal
Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The PM mentioned Tamil Nadu's 'Uttaramerur Rock Edict' while discussing democratic history.

14.
In which state was the 'Thawe Festival' organized?
Mizoram
Nagaland
Tripura
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 'Thawe Festival' was organized in Bihar.

15.
In which state did CII organize the 'Digital Health Summit 2023'?
Chhattisgarh
Goa
Meghalaya
Manipur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 'Digital Health Summit 2023' was organized by CII in Goa.

16.
In which year did India witness a record of ₹149.5 trillion UPI and card transactions?
2022
2021
2020
2019
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India witnessed a record of ₹149.5 trillion UPI and card transactions in 2022.

17.
Which state/UT does the recently G.I. tagged 'Cumbum Panneer Thratchai' grapes belong to?
Gujarat
Rajasthan
Tamil Nadu
West Bengal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The recently G.I. tagged 'Cumbum Panneer Thratchai' grapes belong to Tamil Nadu.

18.
How many medals did India win in the Asian Wrestling Championship 2023?
14
13
12
11
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India won a total of 14 medals in the Asian Wrestling Championship 2023.

19.
Which state government has renamed Bhavanapadu Port in Srikakulam?
Uttar Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government of Andhra Pradesh has renamed Bhavanapadu Port in Srikakulam.

20.
According to the news released in April 2023, which country has emerged as the world's largest 'narco-state' due to its heavy reliance on the production and export of the banned illicit drug, Captagon?
Spain
Syberia
Syria
Sudan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to the news released in April 2023, Syria has emerged as the world's largest 'narco-state' due to its heavy reliance on the production and export of the banned illicit drug, Captagon.