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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • April 20, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Which IIT has collaborated with NASA to develop a low-cost camera setup?
IIT Delhi
IIT Hyderabad
IIT Roorkee
IIT Indore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore in collaboration with the NASA-Caltech from the US and Sweden's University of Gothenburg has developed a low-cost camera setup which can provide multispectral imaging of four chemical species in a flame using single DSLR camera.

2.
Since which year has Germany been looking to leave behind nuclear power?
2000
2002
2004
2005
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Germany switched off its last three nuclear plants; Germany has been looking to leave behind nuclear power since 2002.

3.
Which country planned to appeal against the WTO ruling on IT tariffs?
Iraq
Iran
Indonesia
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India planned to appeal against the WTO ruling on IT tariffs.

4.
How much worth of projects did the government approve for the Clean Ganga Mission?
638 crore
639 crore
637 crore
636 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government approved 8 projects worth around Rs 638 crore for the Clean Ganga Mission.

5.
In which city did Union Home Minister Amit Shah preside over a 'Chintan Shivir' of senior officers of the Ministry of Home Affairs?
Guwahati
Shillong
New Delhi
Kolkata
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah presided over a 'Chintan Shivir' of senior officers of the Ministry of Home Affairs in New Delhi.

6.
In which city did Apple CEO Tim Cook open Apple's first India store?
Jodhpur
Ahmedabad
Mumbai
Kanpur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Apple CEO Tim Cook opened Apple's first India store in Mumbai.

7.
Which state's Chief Minister inaugurated the Hun-Thadou cultural festival at Kangpokpi?
Maharashtra
Manipur
Meghalaya
Mizoram
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Manipur Chief Minister inaugurated the Hun-Thadou cultural festival at Kangpokpi.

8.
Where was the G20 Digital Economy Working Group meeting held?
Hyderabad
Jaipur
Haridwar
Noida
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The G20 Digital Economy Working Group meeting was held in Hyderabad.

9.
With which country did India sign an MoU with the UN WFP for sending wheat?
Denmark
Oman
Afghanistan
Italy
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India signed an MoU with the UN WFP for sending wheat to Afghanistan.

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

11.
Where is India's 16th Visa application centre located?
Noida
Kushtia
Jodhpur
Rohtak
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's 16th Visa application centre is located in Kushtia.

12.
What is the rank of the UAE as an export destination for India?
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UAE is the second-largest export destination for India, after the USA. UAE imports a variety of goods from India, including petroleum products, precious metals, and textiles.

13.
Which country's Crown Prince announced the dissolution of the National Assembly and called for new elections?
Nigeria
Oman
Kuwait
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Crown Prince of Kuwait announced the dissolution of the National Assembly and called for new elections.

14.
Which country did the UN Secretary-General condemn the outbreak of fighting in, and call for an immediate ceasefire to resolve the crisis?
Spain
Sudan
Switzerland
Singapore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UN Secretary-General condemned the outbreak of fighting in Sudan, and called for an immediate ceasefire to resolve the crisis.

15.
Which country is facing a debt crisis with its Local Government Financing Vehicles (LGFVs)?
China
Japan
France
Nepal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China is facing a debt crisis with its Local Government Financing Vehicles (LGFVs).

16.
During the India-Russia Inter-governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation, which country agreed with India to deepen trade and economic relations?
Germany
Kenya
France
Russia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and Russia agreed to deepen trade and economic relations during the India-Russia Inter-governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation.

17.
Which country has become the world's largest narco-state?
Australia
Syria
America
Oman
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Syria has become the world's largest narco-state.

18.
Which bank did Chennai Metro launch the Singara Chennai card in association with?
PNB
ICICI
BOB
SBI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chennai Metro launched the Singara Chennai card in association with SBI.

19.
Which country is NITI Aayog considering reducing dependence on through an Electric Vehicle policy review?
China
Bhutan
Nepal
France
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NITI Aayog is considering reducing dependence on China through an Electric Vehicle policy review.