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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • April 21, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Which state has become the first to prepare a DNA database for the identification of unidentified dead bodies?
Himachal Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh has become the first state to prepare a DNA database for the identification of unidentified dead bodies.

2.
According to 'The State of World Population Report, 2023' by the United Nations Population Fund, which country is the world's most populous country?
India
China
Russia
Australia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to the United Nations Population Fund's 'The State of World Population Report, 2023', India is the most populous country in the world.

3.
Which country is to replace Indonesia as the host of the FIFA U-20 World Cup?
Austria
Ghana
Iran
Argentina
Answer: Option
Explanation:
FIFA announced that Argentina will replace Indonesia as the host of the under-20 World Cup.

4.
On which date is World Liver Day 2023 observed across the world?
January 19
March 19
April 19
June 19
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Liver Day 2023 is observed across the world on 19th April.

5.
Which state's High Court did Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan get appointed as the acting Chief Justice?
Uttarakhand
Uttar Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
West Bengal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan was appointed as the acting Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court.

6.
Which city's Senate appointed Rowan Wilson as the state's first black chief judge?
Denver
New York
Boston
Dallas
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The New York Senate appointed Rowan Wilson as the state's first black chief judge.

7.
Which city used the highest number of digital transactions in 2022?
Bengaluru
Mumbai
Lucknow
Hyderabad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bengaluru emerged on top with 29 million transactions worth USD 65 billion followed by New Delhi 19.6 million transactions worth USD 50 billion, Mumbai (18.7 million transactions worth USD 49.5 billion), Pune (15 million transactions valued at USD 32.8 billion).

8.
Which state government will organize the 'Kisan Sampark Abhiyan' in Gram Panchayats?
Andhra Pradesh
Jammu & Kashmir
West Bengal
Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Jammu and Kashmir government will organize the 'Kisan Sampark Abhiyan' in Gram Panchayats.

9.
Which state ranked first in person-days generation for the fourth year?
Goa
Bihar
Rajasthan
Manipur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rajasthan ranked first in person-days generation for the fourth year.

10.
In which state did the Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam begin with great zeal and enthusiasm?
Rajasthan
Kerala
Odisha
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam began with great zeal and enthusiasm at Somnath in Gujarat.

11.
On which date is Chinese Language Day 2023 observed?
April 18
April 20
April 21
April 22
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chinese Language Day 2023 is observed on 20th April.

12.
Which organization is to launch Singapore's TeLEOS-2 satellite on April 22?
SAARC
ISRO
NASA
DRDO
Answer: Option
Explanation:
ISRO is to launch Singapore's TeLEOS-2 satellite on April 22.

13.
In which state has the 'PTP-NER scheme' been launched recently for the marketing and logistic development of tribal products?
Telangana
Mizoram
Manipur
Meghalaya
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 'PTP-NER scheme' has been launched recently in Manipur for the marketing and logistic development of tribal products.

14.
Which state has bagged the National Award for Fasal Bima Yojana?
Bihar
Karnataka
Nagaland
Goa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Karnataka has bagged the National Award for Fasal Bima Yojana.

15.
For how many crores did the Union Cabinet give a nod to the National Quantum Mission (NQM)?
6,003
6,001
6,000
5,009
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet gave nod for ₹6,003 crores for the National Quantum Mission (NQM).

16.
Who has been selected for the Malcolm Adiseshiah Award?
Naveen Jindal
Utsa Patnaik
Adi Godrej
Vidhi Nehwal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Utsa Patnaik has been selected for the Malcolm Adiseshiah Award 2023.

17.
Which country launched the Fengyun-3 satellite?
Chile
Cyprus
China
Cuba
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China launched the Fengyun-3 satellite.

18.
On which Raising Day did Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE), a Mini Ratna company celebrate?
61st
62nd
63rd
64th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE), a Mini Ratna company celebrated its 64th Raising Day.

19.
Which state assembly passed a resolution urging the Centre to extend the quota for Dalit Christians?
Maharashtra
Jammu & Kashmir
Tamil Nadu
West Bengal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Tamil Nadu assembly passed a resolution urging the Centre to extend the quota for Dalit Christians.