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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • April 22, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Which organization launched the TeLEOS-2 satellite of Singapore?
CNSA
NASA
SpaceX
ISRO
Answer: Option
Explanation:
ISRO launched the TeLEOS-2 satellite of Singapore from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.

2.
Which state launched "Mission Sanjeevni" to empower dairy farmers?
Madhya Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh launched "Mission Sanjeevni" to empower dairy farmers.

3.
In which state/UT was the 'Hun-Thadou Cultural Festival' organized?
Tripura
Manipur
Gujarat
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 'Hun-Thadou Cultural Festival' was organized in Manipur.

4.
Which city will be the location of the first overseas office of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)?
Dubai
Atlanta
New York
Abu Dhabi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will open its first overseas office in Abu Dhabi.

5.
Which country is hosting the 'SCO Millets Food Festival'?
Denmark
India
Switzerland
Kenya
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India is hosting the 'SCO Millets Food Festival'.

6.
In which city did the Indian Government inaugurate the India Maize Summit?
Mumbai
New Delhi
Pune
Guwahati
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Government inaugurated the India Maize Summit in New Delhi.

7.
In which month will Odisha's Bhubaneswar host the 2023 Intercontinental Cup?
September
August
July
June
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Odisha's Bhubaneswar will host the 2023 Intercontinental Cup in June.

8.
Which Indian state/UT has announced the 'Dr. B R Ambedkar Award' to recognize individuals involved in the welfare of Dalits?
Telangana
Tripura
Karnataka
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Telangana has announced the 'Dr. B R Ambedkar Award' to recognize individuals involved in the welfare of Dalits.

9.
Which country's President Miguel Diaz-Canel has won a second term in polls?
Malaysia
UAE
Cuba
Israel
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel has won a second term in polls.

10.
Which country's leader announced that their first spy satellite is ready for launch?
Norway
North Korea
Nigeria
Ukraine
Answer: Option
Explanation:
North Korea's leader announced that their first spy satellite is ready for launch.

11.
Which country has received the U.S.-made Patriot surface-to-air guided missile systems?
Ukraine
Cyprus
Fiji
Haiti
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ukraine has received the U.S.-made Patriot surface-to-air guided missile systems.

12.
In which state is the Central Government establishing PM-MITRA Park?
Uttar Pradesh
Rajasthan
Kerela
Jharkhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central Government is establishing PM-MITRA Park in Lucknow and Hardoi districts of Uttar Pradesh.

13.
In which city will the first Global Buddhist Summit be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
New Delhi
Noida
Jaipur
Ajmer
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first Global Buddhist Summit in New Delhi.

14.
Where is the 'G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting' being hosted in India?
Mumbai
Bikaner
Jodhpur
Bengaluru
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bengaluru is hosting the 'G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting' in India.

15.
Since which year did India and UK hold their first in-person financial dialogue meeting?
2015
2016
2017
2018
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and UK hold their first in-person financial dialogue meeting since 2017.

16.
In which country is the 2023 Sudirman Cup, where World No. 9 H.S. Prannoy and two-time Olympic medallist P.V. Sindhu will lead the Indian challenge, scheduled to take place?
Cuba
Cyprus
China
Chad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World No. 9 H.S. Prannoy and two-time Olympic medallist P.V. Sindhu will lead the Indian challenge at the 2023 Sudirman Cup, which is scheduled to take place in China.

17.
In which country is Mt. Annapurna located?
Australia
India
Nepal
Sudan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mt. Annapurna is located in Nepal.

18.
How many years has Rajasthan topped in person-days generation?
7
5
6
4
Answer: Option
Explanation:
For the fourth year in a row, Rajasthan topped the country in terms of person-days generation under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. In 2022-23, Rajasthan generated 35.61 crore person-days at a total cost of Rs 10,175 crore under the scheme.

19.
Which bank called for a meeting of all bank boards to discuss governance and supervision?
SBI
RBI
BOB
PNB
Answer: Option
Explanation:
RBI called for a meeting of all bank boards to discuss governance and supervision.

20.
Which bank has recently launched India's 1st Voice Biometric Authentication Banking App?
City Union Bank
UCO Bank
Bank of America
Canara Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
City Union Bank has recently launched India's 1st Voice Biometric Authentication Banking App.