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🔻 10 January 2023 🔝 Current Affairs
Q. The date of 'World Hindi Day' is celebrated?
Ans. January 10 - Every year January 10 is celebrated as World Hindi Day. In the year 1975, World Hindi Conference was organized in Nagpur, in which 122 delegates from 30 countries participated. The purpose of this conference was to promote Hindi language worldwide.
Q. Who has been made America's first female Sikh judge?
Ans. Manpreet Monica – Manpreet Monica Singh of Indian origin has become the first female Sikh judge in America. Manpreet Monica will serve as a judge in Harris County, Texas.
Q. Recently which Managing Director of Amul has resigned?
Ans. RS Sodhi – RS Sodhi has recently resigned from the post of Managing Director of Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (GCMMF). Which is known by its brand name 'Amul'. Now the post has been assigned to Jayan Mehta, COO of GCMMF.
Q. Who was made the chairman of the All India Selection Committee for the second time?
Ans. Chetan Sharma – Former fast bowler Chetan Sharma has been made the chairman of the committee i.e. chief selector by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Q. Which Indian tennis player recently announced his retirement from tennis?
Ans. Sania Mirza – 6-time Grand Slam winner Sania Mirza recently announced her retirement from tennis. The 36-year-old Sania Mirza has said in an interview that the WTA 1000 event in Dubai will be her last tournament.
Q. Which South African cricketer announced his retirement from international cricket?
Ans. Dwayne Pretorius – 33 years old South African all-rounder Dwayne Pretorius announced his retirement from international cricket.
Q. Which Bollywood actress hosted the screening for Oscars from India in Los Angeles this year?
Ans. Priyanka Chopra – Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra hosted the screening for India's official entry to the Oscars this year, Chhelo Show, in Los Angeles.
Q. The date of 'World Hindi Day' is celebrated?
Ans. January 10 - Every year January 10 is celebrated as World Hindi Day. In the year 1975, World Hindi Conference was organized in Nagpur, in which 122 delegates from 30 countries participated. The purpose of this conference was to promote Hindi language worldwide.
Q. Who has been made America's first female Sikh judge?
Ans. Manpreet Monica – Manpreet Monica Singh of Indian origin has become the first female Sikh judge in America. Manpreet Monica will serve as a judge in Harris County, Texas.
Q. Recently which Managing Director of Amul has resigned?
Ans. RS Sodhi – RS Sodhi has recently resigned from the post of Managing Director of Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (GCMMF). Which is known by its brand name 'Amul'. Now the post has been assigned to Jayan Mehta, COO of GCMMF.
Q. Who was made the chairman of the All India Selection Committee for the second time?
Ans. Chetan Sharma – Former fast bowler Chetan Sharma has been made the chairman of the committee i.e. chief selector by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Q. Which Indian tennis player recently announced his retirement from tennis?
Ans. Sania Mirza – 6-time Grand Slam winner Sania Mirza recently announced her retirement from tennis. The 36-year-old Sania Mirza has said in an interview that the WTA 1000 event in Dubai will be her last tournament.
Q. Which South African cricketer announced his retirement from international cricket?
Ans. Dwayne Pretorius – 33 years old South African all-rounder Dwayne Pretorius announced his retirement from international cricket.
Q. Which Bollywood actress hosted the screening for Oscars from India in Los Angeles this year?
Ans. Priyanka Chopra – Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra hosted the screening for India's official entry to the Oscars this year, Chhelo Show, in Los Angeles.
🔻11 January 2023 🔝 Current Affairs
Q.1 Who has been appointed as the new Chief Technologist of NASA?
• AC charaniya
Explain :
• An Indian-American aerospace industry expert, A.C. Charania has been appointed as the new Chief Technologist of NASA.
Q.2 Who won the Adelaide International men's singles title on 8th January 2023?
• Novak Djokovik
Explain :
• Novak Djokovic won the Adelaide International men's singles title on 8 January 2023.
Q.3 With which country did India sign an MoU to enhance cooperation in training of diplomats?
• Panama
Explain :
• India and Panama signed an MoU to enhance cooperation in training of diplomats.
Q.4 Who is the author of the book titled “Roller Coaster: An Affair with Banking”?
• Tamal Bandyopadhyay
Explain :
• The book is written by journalist Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
• The book describes the life of commercial and central bankers of India.
• He is an award-winning author and columnist for the weekly column "Bankers Trust".
Q.5 Kilauea volcano erupted again on 5 January 2023. Where is Kilauea located?
• airy
Explain :
• The eruption began in the crater of the volcano on the afternoon of 5 January 2023.
• It last erupted in September 2021 and has been active for 16 months since then, until it stops in December 2022.
Q.6 Which of the following is organizing the Startup India Innovation Week from 10 to 16 January 2023?
• Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
Explain :
• Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is organizing Startup India Innovation Week from 10 to 16 January 2023.
Q.7 With which country India has started Young Professionals Scheme?
• Britain
Explain :
• The scheme allows 3,000 degree holder citizens aged 18 to 30 to live and work in each other's countries for a period of 2 years.
Q.8 World Hindi Day is celebrated every year on 10 January. In which year was it celebrated for the first time?
• 2006
Explain :
• World Hindi Day is celebrated every year on 10 January to mark the importance of Hindi and to give recognition as a language.
Q.9 According to a statement by the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, by which year the country's first coal gasification based Talcher fertilizer plant will be ready in Odisha?
• 2024
Explain :
• Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya has announced that the country's first coal gasification based Talcher fertilizer plant in Odisha will be ready by October 2024.
Q.10 Who has announced the launch of Low Smoke Superior Kerosene Oil (SKO) for the Indian Army in January 2023?
• Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
Explain :
• Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has announced the launch of Low Smoke Superior Kerosene Oil (SKO) for the Indian Army in January 2023.
Q.1 Who has been appointed as the new Chief Technologist of NASA?
• AC charaniya
Explain :
• An Indian-American aerospace industry expert, A.C. Charania has been appointed as the new Chief Technologist of NASA.
Q.2 Who won the Adelaide International men's singles title on 8th January 2023?
• Novak Djokovik
Explain :
• Novak Djokovic won the Adelaide International men's singles title on 8 January 2023.
Q.3 With which country did India sign an MoU to enhance cooperation in training of diplomats?
• Panama
Explain :
• India and Panama signed an MoU to enhance cooperation in training of diplomats.
Q.4 Who is the author of the book titled “Roller Coaster: An Affair with Banking”?
• Tamal Bandyopadhyay
Explain :
• The book is written by journalist Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
• The book describes the life of commercial and central bankers of India.
• He is an award-winning author and columnist for the weekly column "Bankers Trust".
Q.5 Kilauea volcano erupted again on 5 January 2023. Where is Kilauea located?
• airy
Explain :
• The eruption began in the crater of the volcano on the afternoon of 5 January 2023.
• It last erupted in September 2021 and has been active for 16 months since then, until it stops in December 2022.
Q.6 Which of the following is organizing the Startup India Innovation Week from 10 to 16 January 2023?
• Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
Explain :
• Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is organizing Startup India Innovation Week from 10 to 16 January 2023.
Q.7 With which country India has started Young Professionals Scheme?
• Britain
Explain :
• The scheme allows 3,000 degree holder citizens aged 18 to 30 to live and work in each other's countries for a period of 2 years.
Q.8 World Hindi Day is celebrated every year on 10 January. In which year was it celebrated for the first time?
• 2006
Explain :
• World Hindi Day is celebrated every year on 10 January to mark the importance of Hindi and to give recognition as a language.
Q.9 According to a statement by the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, by which year the country's first coal gasification based Talcher fertilizer plant will be ready in Odisha?
• 2024
Explain :
• Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya has announced that the country's first coal gasification based Talcher fertilizer plant in Odisha will be ready by October 2024.
Q.10 Who has announced the launch of Low Smoke Superior Kerosene Oil (SKO) for the Indian Army in January 2023?
• Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
Explain :
• Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has announced the launch of Low Smoke Superior Kerosene Oil (SKO) for the Indian Army in January 2023.
🔻12 January 2023 🔝 Current Affairs
Q.1 According to a UN-backed panel of experts, by which year the Earth's ozone layer is expected to reach its 1980 level?
• 2040
Explain :
• Earth's ozone layer is expected to recover within four decades, according to a UN-backed panel of experts.
Q.2 The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is observing Road Safety Week across the country from ____.
• January 11
Explain :
• The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways will observe Road Safety Week from 11 January 2023 across the country.
• The objective of the program is to publicize the issue of safe roads for all under Swachhta Pakhwada.
Q.3 When is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day celebrated every year?
• 11 January
Explain :
• The day aims to raise awareness of the plight of human trafficking victims as well as promote and protect their rights.
Q.4 In which city the 83rd All India Presiding Officers Conference is being organized on 11-12 January 2023?
• Jaipur
Explain :
• The 83rd All India Presiding Officers Conference is being organized in Jaipur on 11-12 January 2023.
• The conference was inaugurated by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.
• Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is presiding over the conference.
Q.5 Which film has been shortlisted for Oscars 2023?
• The Kashmir Files
Explain :
• Wake Agnihotri's film 'The Kashmir Files' has been shortlisted for Oscars 2023.
• Actors Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty, Darshan Kumar and Pallavi Joshi have also been selected in the Best Actor category.
Q.6 Gareth Bale announced his retirement on 9th January 2023. He is associated with which of the following sports?
• soccer
Explain :
• Bell made his Wales debut in 2006 against Trinidad and Tobago.
• He has won the Wales Player of the Year award six times.
Q.7 Who developed an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to conduct logistics operations in the Himalayan range in January 2023?
DRDO
Explain :
• The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has developed an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to conduct logistics operations in the Himalayan range in January 2023.
Q.8 In which country the first case of the new highly transmissible Covid omicron variant has been detected?
• South Africa
Explain :
• The first case of the new highly transmissible COVID omicron variant is detected in South Africa in January 2023.
South Africa:
• Capital – Pretoria (administrative capital), Cape Town (legislative capital), Bloemfontein (judicial capital)
• Currency – South African Rand
Q.9 On 8th January 2023, Dr. Tehamton E. Udwadia passed away. In which year did he get the Padma Shri?
• 2002
Explain :
• Indian surgeon and gastroenterologist Dr. Tehamton E. Udwadia, noted as the father of laparoscopic surgery in India, passed away on 8 January 2023.
Q.10 'Anjan Sakshi' is the autobiography of which of the following?
• K.K. Abdul Ghaffar
Explain :
• Professor K.K. Abdul Ghaffar's autobiography, 'Anjan Sakshi' released by cricketer M.S. Dhoni did it in January 2023.
Q.1 According to a UN-backed panel of experts, by which year the Earth's ozone layer is expected to reach its 1980 level?
• 2040
Explain :
• Earth's ozone layer is expected to recover within four decades, according to a UN-backed panel of experts.
Q.2 The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is observing Road Safety Week across the country from ____.
• January 11
Explain :
• The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways will observe Road Safety Week from 11 January 2023 across the country.
• The objective of the program is to publicize the issue of safe roads for all under Swachhta Pakhwada.
Q.3 When is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day celebrated every year?
• 11 January
Explain :
• The day aims to raise awareness of the plight of human trafficking victims as well as promote and protect their rights.
Q.4 In which city the 83rd All India Presiding Officers Conference is being organized on 11-12 January 2023?
• Jaipur
Explain :
• The 83rd All India Presiding Officers Conference is being organized in Jaipur on 11-12 January 2023.
• The conference was inaugurated by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.
• Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is presiding over the conference.
Q.5 Which film has been shortlisted for Oscars 2023?
• The Kashmir Files
Explain :
• Wake Agnihotri's film 'The Kashmir Files' has been shortlisted for Oscars 2023.
• Actors Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty, Darshan Kumar and Pallavi Joshi have also been selected in the Best Actor category.
Q.6 Gareth Bale announced his retirement on 9th January 2023. He is associated with which of the following sports?
• soccer
Explain :
• Bell made his Wales debut in 2006 against Trinidad and Tobago.
• He has won the Wales Player of the Year award six times.
Q.7 Who developed an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to conduct logistics operations in the Himalayan range in January 2023?
DRDO
Explain :
• The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has developed an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to conduct logistics operations in the Himalayan range in January 2023.
Q.8 In which country the first case of the new highly transmissible Covid omicron variant has been detected?
• South Africa
Explain :
• The first case of the new highly transmissible COVID omicron variant is detected in South Africa in January 2023.
South Africa:
• Capital – Pretoria (administrative capital), Cape Town (legislative capital), Bloemfontein (judicial capital)
• Currency – South African Rand
Q.9 On 8th January 2023, Dr. Tehamton E. Udwadia passed away. In which year did he get the Padma Shri?
• 2002
Explain :
• Indian surgeon and gastroenterologist Dr. Tehamton E. Udwadia, noted as the father of laparoscopic surgery in India, passed away on 8 January 2023.
Q.10 'Anjan Sakshi' is the autobiography of which of the following?
• K.K. Abdul Ghaffar
Explain :
• Professor K.K. Abdul Ghaffar's autobiography, 'Anjan Sakshi' released by cricketer M.S. Dhoni did it in January 2023.
🔻14 January 2023 🔝 Current Affairs
Q.1 Which state registered a name in the Guinness Book of World Records by taking 4,500 penalty kicks in 12 hours?
• Kerala
Explain :
• In January 2023, has registered a name in the Guinness Book of World Records by applying 4,500 penalty kicks in 12 hours.
Kerala:
Chief Minister – Pinarayi Vijayan
Governor – Arif Mohammad Khan
State Animal – Indian Elephant
State Bird – Great Hornbill
Q.2 Who has notified comprehensive regulatory standards for Basmati rice for the first time in January 2023?
FSSAI
Explain :
• The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has notified comprehensive regulatory standards for Basmati rice for the first time in January 2023.
• As per these standards, Basmati rice should have natural aroma characteristics of Basmati rice and should be free from artificial colour.
Q.3 The Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited (CMPDIL) invented the “System and Method for Controlling the Generation and Movement of Fugitive Dust” in January 2023. Where is CMPDIL located?
• Ranchi
Explain :
• Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited (CMPDIL), Ranchi invented the “System and Method for Controlling the Formation and Movement of Fugitive Dust” in January 2023.
Q.4 Sharad Yadav passed away on 12 January 2023 at the age of 75. To which field did he belong?
• Politics
Explain :
• Former Union Minister and Janata Dal (RJD) leader Sharad Yadav passed away on 12 January 2023 at the age of 75.
• He was elected in 1989 from Badaun parliamentary seat of Uttar Pradesh.
Q.5 Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex released his memoir titled "Spare". With whose help was the book written?
• JR moehringer
Explain :
• Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, a member of the British royal family, has released his memoir titled "Spare" in January 2023.
• The book American novelist J.R. Written with the assistance of Mohringer.
Q.6 Which country announced the adoption of Punjabi as the latest language for its school students?
• Australia
Explain :
• The Australian government announced the adoption of Punjabi as the latest language for its school students in January 2022.
Q.7 The recently released 'World Report 2023' is published by which organization?
• Human Rights Watch
Explain :
• The Hindu: The recently released Human Rights Watch (HRW) World Report 2023 states that Indian authorities will "intensify and widen" their crackdown on activist groups and the media by 2022.
Q.8 The Uttarakhand government has started the work of demolishing buildings in the "sinking" city of Joshimath. Under which section of the act the demolition was to be done?
• Disaster Management Act, 2005
Explain :
• The Hindu: The Uttarakhand government has begun the demolition of two hotels in the "sinking" town of Joshimath. Hotel buildings are said to be posing a threat to smaller structures around them.
Q.9 In which country Soledar, which was in news recently, is located?
• Ukraine
Explain :
• Soledar, formerly known as Karlo-Libnekhtovsk, is a city in Bakhmut Raion, located in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine.
Q.10 In which city Bajra Utsav was celebrated on 11 January 2023?
• Gandhinagar
Q.11 Which aspirational district has become the first district in India to on-ground test 5G innovative use cases introduced by startups?
• Vidisha
Explain :
• Vidisha, an aspirational district in Madhya Pradesh, has become the first district in India to ground-test 5G innovative use cases introduced by startups.
Q.1 Which state registered a name in the Guinness Book of World Records by taking 4,500 penalty kicks in 12 hours?
• Kerala
Explain :
• In January 2023, has registered a name in the Guinness Book of World Records by applying 4,500 penalty kicks in 12 hours.
Kerala:
Chief Minister – Pinarayi Vijayan
Governor – Arif Mohammad Khan
State Animal – Indian Elephant
State Bird – Great Hornbill
Q.2 Who has notified comprehensive regulatory standards for Basmati rice for the first time in January 2023?
FSSAI
Explain :
• The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has notified comprehensive regulatory standards for Basmati rice for the first time in January 2023.
• As per these standards, Basmati rice should have natural aroma characteristics of Basmati rice and should be free from artificial colour.
Q.3 The Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited (CMPDIL) invented the “System and Method for Controlling the Generation and Movement of Fugitive Dust” in January 2023. Where is CMPDIL located?
• Ranchi
Explain :
• Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited (CMPDIL), Ranchi invented the “System and Method for Controlling the Formation and Movement of Fugitive Dust” in January 2023.
Q.4 Sharad Yadav passed away on 12 January 2023 at the age of 75. To which field did he belong?
• Politics
Explain :
• Former Union Minister and Janata Dal (RJD) leader Sharad Yadav passed away on 12 January 2023 at the age of 75.
• He was elected in 1989 from Badaun parliamentary seat of Uttar Pradesh.
Q.5 Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex released his memoir titled "Spare". With whose help was the book written?
• JR moehringer
Explain :
• Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, a member of the British royal family, has released his memoir titled "Spare" in January 2023.
• The book American novelist J.R. Written with the assistance of Mohringer.
Q.6 Which country announced the adoption of Punjabi as the latest language for its school students?
• Australia
Explain :
• The Australian government announced the adoption of Punjabi as the latest language for its school students in January 2022.
Q.7 The recently released 'World Report 2023' is published by which organization?
• Human Rights Watch
Explain :
• The Hindu: The recently released Human Rights Watch (HRW) World Report 2023 states that Indian authorities will "intensify and widen" their crackdown on activist groups and the media by 2022.
Q.8 The Uttarakhand government has started the work of demolishing buildings in the "sinking" city of Joshimath. Under which section of the act the demolition was to be done?
• Disaster Management Act, 2005
Explain :
• The Hindu: The Uttarakhand government has begun the demolition of two hotels in the "sinking" town of Joshimath. Hotel buildings are said to be posing a threat to smaller structures around them.
Q.9 In which country Soledar, which was in news recently, is located?
• Ukraine
Explain :
• Soledar, formerly known as Karlo-Libnekhtovsk, is a city in Bakhmut Raion, located in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine.
Q.10 In which city Bajra Utsav was celebrated on 11 January 2023?
• Gandhinagar
Q.11 Which aspirational district has become the first district in India to on-ground test 5G innovative use cases introduced by startups?
• Vidisha
Explain :
• Vidisha, an aspirational district in Madhya Pradesh, has become the first district in India to ground-test 5G innovative use cases introduced by startups.
🔻15 January 2023 🔝 Current Affairs
Q.1 Makar Sankranti was celebrated on 14 January 2023. From which year this day is celebrated as International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad, Gujarat?
• 1999
Explain :
• Makar Sankranti is a major harvest festival celebrated by Hindus all over India.
• During this people worship the Sun God.
Q.2 Who has won gold medal in 23rd National Sky Championship?
• Falak Mumtaz
Explain :
• Falak Mumtaz, an 11-year-old girl from Jammu and Kashmir, won the gold medal in the 23rd National Squaw Championship in January 2023.
Q.3 Researchers of which institute have developed and successfully tested an AI tool named “SIBIL” which can effectively predict the risk of lung cancer?
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Explain :
• Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed and successfully tested an AI tool called “Sybil” that can effectively predict the risk of lung cancer.
Q.4 Lisa Marie Presley passed away on 12 January 2023. To which field did she belong?
• music
Explain :
• Lisa Marie Presley, a musician and the only daughter of rock 'n' roll legend Elvis Presley, passed away on January 12, 2023.
Q.5 When is Armed Forces Veterans Day celebrated?
• 14 January
Explain :
• Defense Minister Rajnath Singh presided over the Armed Forces Veterans Day celebrations on 14 January 2023 in Dehradun.
Q.6 On 13th January 2023, the Central Government announced to set up India's first Center of Excellence for Online Gaming in which state?
• Meghalaya
Explain :
• The Central Government announced setting up of India's first Center of Excellence for Online Gaming in Shillong, Meghalaya on 13 January 2023.
Q.7 Who is the author of the book “Irrfan Khan: A Life in Movies”?
• Shubhra Gupta
Explain :
• Shubhra Gupta, a renowned film critic and author, announced her new book “Irrfan Khan: A Life in Movies” in January 2023.
Q.8 Who has become the first woman officer of the Border Roads Organization (BRO) to be posted on a foreign project in January 2023?
• Surbhi Jakhmola
Explain :
• Captain Surabhi Jakhmola, an officer of the 117 Engineer Regiment of the Indian Army, has become the first woman officer of the Border Roads Organization (BRO) to be posted on a foreign project in January 2023.
Q.9 Who has developed India's first 5G-enabled drone named Skyhawk, which is capable of vertical take-off and landing, on 11 January 2023?
• IG Drone
Explain :
• Tech startup firm IG Drones has developed India's first 5G-enabled drone capable of vertical take-off and landing on 11 January 2023.
Q.10 Which country declared the end of the Ebola disease outbreak caused by Sudan Ebolavirus on January 11, 2023?
• Uganda
Explain :
• In a statement released by the World Health Organization (WHO), Uganda declared the end of the outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Sudan ebolavirus on January 11, 2023.
Q.1 Makar Sankranti was celebrated on 14 January 2023. From which year this day is celebrated as International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad, Gujarat?
• 1999
Explain :
• Makar Sankranti is a major harvest festival celebrated by Hindus all over India.
• During this people worship the Sun God.
Q.2 Who has won gold medal in 23rd National Sky Championship?
• Falak Mumtaz
Explain :
• Falak Mumtaz, an 11-year-old girl from Jammu and Kashmir, won the gold medal in the 23rd National Squaw Championship in January 2023.
Q.3 Researchers of which institute have developed and successfully tested an AI tool named “SIBIL” which can effectively predict the risk of lung cancer?
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Explain :
• Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed and successfully tested an AI tool called “Sybil” that can effectively predict the risk of lung cancer.
Q.4 Lisa Marie Presley passed away on 12 January 2023. To which field did she belong?
• music
Explain :
• Lisa Marie Presley, a musician and the only daughter of rock 'n' roll legend Elvis Presley, passed away on January 12, 2023.
Q.5 When is Armed Forces Veterans Day celebrated?
• 14 January
Explain :
• Defense Minister Rajnath Singh presided over the Armed Forces Veterans Day celebrations on 14 January 2023 in Dehradun.
Q.6 On 13th January 2023, the Central Government announced to set up India's first Center of Excellence for Online Gaming in which state?
• Meghalaya
Explain :
• The Central Government announced setting up of India's first Center of Excellence for Online Gaming in Shillong, Meghalaya on 13 January 2023.
Q.7 Who is the author of the book “Irrfan Khan: A Life in Movies”?
• Shubhra Gupta
Explain :
• Shubhra Gupta, a renowned film critic and author, announced her new book “Irrfan Khan: A Life in Movies” in January 2023.
Q.8 Who has become the first woman officer of the Border Roads Organization (BRO) to be posted on a foreign project in January 2023?
• Surbhi Jakhmola
Explain :
• Captain Surabhi Jakhmola, an officer of the 117 Engineer Regiment of the Indian Army, has become the first woman officer of the Border Roads Organization (BRO) to be posted on a foreign project in January 2023.
Q.9 Who has developed India's first 5G-enabled drone named Skyhawk, which is capable of vertical take-off and landing, on 11 January 2023?
• IG Drone
Explain :
• Tech startup firm IG Drones has developed India's first 5G-enabled drone capable of vertical take-off and landing on 11 January 2023.
Q.10 Which country declared the end of the Ebola disease outbreak caused by Sudan Ebolavirus on January 11, 2023?
• Uganda
Explain :
• In a statement released by the World Health Organization (WHO), Uganda declared the end of the outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Sudan ebolavirus on January 11, 2023.
🔻16 January 2023 🔝 Current Affairs
Question 1. Which IIT has launched India's largest student-run festival 'Sarang'?
Answer:- IIT Madras
Question 2. In which city India's first Center of Excellence in Online Gaming will be set up?
Answer:- Shillong
Question 3. Which country's government has decided to increase the retirement age from 62 to 64 by 2030?
Answer :- France
Question 4. Which company plans to set up 25,000 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points across the country?
Answer :- Tata Power
Question 5. Which day is celebrated all over India on 15 January 2023?
Answer :- Indian Army Day
Question 6. Which organization has developed an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to carry out logistics operations in the Himalayan range?
Answer :- DRDO
Question 7. In which city will Tata Power set up India's first solar plant for housing societies?
Answer :- Mumbai
Question 8. In which city has Prime Minister Modi launched the 'MV Ganga Vilas Cruise'?
Answer :- Varanasi
Question 9. Who has inaugurated “Jai Hind: The New Light and Sound Program” at Red Fort in Delhi?
Answer :- Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Question 10. Which state has registered its name in the Guinness Book of World Records by taking 4.5 thousand penalty kicks within 12 hours at Payyanad Stadium?
Answer :- Kerala State
Question 11. IT major Cognizant has appointed whom as its new CEO?
Answer :- Ravi Kumar
Question 12. Who has been appointed by Meta as the head of global business in India?
Answer:- Vikas Purohit
Question 13. Who Indian-American has been sworn in as a senator in the US state of Kansas?
Answer:- Usha Reddy
Question 14. The US government has announced to provide funds for the conservation of 06 Paigah tombs of which city?
Answer :- Hyderabad
Question 15. WHO has issued an alert not to give two cough syrups made by which drug company to children?
Answer :- Marion Biotech
Question 1. Which IIT has launched India's largest student-run festival 'Sarang'?
Answer:- IIT Madras
Question 2. In which city India's first Center of Excellence in Online Gaming will be set up?
Answer:- Shillong
Question 3. Which country's government has decided to increase the retirement age from 62 to 64 by 2030?
Answer :- France
Question 4. Which company plans to set up 25,000 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points across the country?
Answer :- Tata Power
Question 5. Which day is celebrated all over India on 15 January 2023?
Answer :- Indian Army Day
Question 6. Which organization has developed an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to carry out logistics operations in the Himalayan range?
Answer :- DRDO
Question 7. In which city will Tata Power set up India's first solar plant for housing societies?
Answer :- Mumbai
Question 8. In which city has Prime Minister Modi launched the 'MV Ganga Vilas Cruise'?
Answer :- Varanasi
Question 9. Who has inaugurated “Jai Hind: The New Light and Sound Program” at Red Fort in Delhi?
Answer :- Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Question 10. Which state has registered its name in the Guinness Book of World Records by taking 4.5 thousand penalty kicks within 12 hours at Payyanad Stadium?
Answer :- Kerala State
Question 11. IT major Cognizant has appointed whom as its new CEO?
Answer :- Ravi Kumar
Question 12. Who has been appointed by Meta as the head of global business in India?
Answer:- Vikas Purohit
Question 13. Who Indian-American has been sworn in as a senator in the US state of Kansas?
Answer:- Usha Reddy
Question 14. The US government has announced to provide funds for the conservation of 06 Paigah tombs of which city?
Answer :- Hyderabad
Question 15. WHO has issued an alert not to give two cough syrups made by which drug company to children?
Answer :- Marion Biotech
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🔻17 January 2023 🔝 Current Affairs
Q.1 Jallikattu ceremony started in which state on 14 January 2023?
• Tamil Nadu
Explain :
• It is a popular bull-taming sport practiced in the state of Tamil Nadu.
• It is also known as 'Iru Thajuvuthal' or 'Manjuvirattu'.
• It is celebrated on the day of Mattu Pongal as a part of Pongal celebrations.
Q.2 In which city the 'Think 20' meeting under G20 began on 16 January 2023?
• Bhopal
Explain :
• Apart from intellectuals and officials from India, 94 delegates from different countries participated in the meeting.
• During the meeting, experts and foreign guests will discuss various topics including 'Global Governance with LiFE, Values and Wellbeing'.
Q.3 When is National Startup Day celebrated?
• 16 January
Explain :
• On January 15, 2022, Prime Minister Modi had announced the adoption of this day.
• To celebrate this day, Ministry of Commerce organized Startup India Innovation Week from 10 to 16 January 2023.
Q.4 According to the commerce ministry data, India's WPI based inflation declined to what percent in December 2022 on an annual basis, from 5.85% in November?
• 4.95%
Explain :
• For the first time since February 2021, the inflation rate has come down to 5%.
• The inflation rate in February 2021 was 4.83 percent.
• The decline in inflation rate in December 2022 is mainly due to decline in prices of food articles, mineral oils, crude petroleum and natural gas, textiles and chemicals.
Q.5 In which city the 148th Foundation Day of India Meteorological Department (IMD) was celebrated on 15 January 2023?
• New Delhi
Explain :
• On the occasion, Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that the entire country would be covered by Doppler Weather Radar Network by 2025 for more accurate forecasting of severe weather events.
Q.6 Google celebrated which birth anniversary of Indian wrestler Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav, also known as Pocket Dynamo, on 15 January 2023? A doodle was made on this occasion.
• 97th
Explain :
• He became the first athlete from independent India to win an Olympic medal at the 1952 Summer Olympics held in Helsinki.
• In 2000, Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav received the Arjuna Award posthumously for his contribution to wrestling.
Q.7 Who announced a new 'Arogya Maitri' project for developing countries on 13 January 2023?
• Narendra Modi
Explain :
• Under this project, India will provide essential medical supplies to any developing country affected by natural disasters or humanitarian crises.
• During the Covid pandemic, India's 'Vaccine Maitri' initiative supplied vaccines made in India to over 100 countries.
Q.8 Who was named the winner of the 71st annual Miss Universe pageant on 15 January 2023?
• R'Bonnie Gabriel
Explain :
• Miss Venezuela Amanda Dudamel came second, followed by Miss Dominican Republic Andrea Martinez.
• She is also the first Filipina American to win Miss USA.
Q.9 In which country will the 53rd edition of the annual World Economic Forum Summit be held from January 16 to January 20, 2023?
• Switzerland
Explain :
• The 53rd edition of the annual World Economic Forum summit will be held in Davos, Switzerland from January 16 to 20, 2013.
Q.10 Indian Railways has announced to run 'Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC' tourist train on 14 January 2023 to strengthen ties between India and which country?
• Nepal
Explain :
• It aims to strengthen ties between India and Nepal and promote cultural ties between the two countries.
Q.1 Jallikattu ceremony started in which state on 14 January 2023?
• Tamil Nadu
Explain :
• It is a popular bull-taming sport practiced in the state of Tamil Nadu.
• It is also known as 'Iru Thajuvuthal' or 'Manjuvirattu'.
• It is celebrated on the day of Mattu Pongal as a part of Pongal celebrations.
Q.2 In which city the 'Think 20' meeting under G20 began on 16 January 2023?
• Bhopal
Explain :
• Apart from intellectuals and officials from India, 94 delegates from different countries participated in the meeting.
• During the meeting, experts and foreign guests will discuss various topics including 'Global Governance with LiFE, Values and Wellbeing'.
Q.3 When is National Startup Day celebrated?
• 16 January
Explain :
• On January 15, 2022, Prime Minister Modi had announced the adoption of this day.
• To celebrate this day, Ministry of Commerce organized Startup India Innovation Week from 10 to 16 January 2023.
Q.4 According to the commerce ministry data, India's WPI based inflation declined to what percent in December 2022 on an annual basis, from 5.85% in November?
• 4.95%
Explain :
• For the first time since February 2021, the inflation rate has come down to 5%.
• The inflation rate in February 2021 was 4.83 percent.
• The decline in inflation rate in December 2022 is mainly due to decline in prices of food articles, mineral oils, crude petroleum and natural gas, textiles and chemicals.
Q.5 In which city the 148th Foundation Day of India Meteorological Department (IMD) was celebrated on 15 January 2023?
• New Delhi
Explain :
• On the occasion, Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that the entire country would be covered by Doppler Weather Radar Network by 2025 for more accurate forecasting of severe weather events.
Q.6 Google celebrated which birth anniversary of Indian wrestler Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav, also known as Pocket Dynamo, on 15 January 2023? A doodle was made on this occasion.
• 97th
Explain :
• He became the first athlete from independent India to win an Olympic medal at the 1952 Summer Olympics held in Helsinki.
• In 2000, Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav received the Arjuna Award posthumously for his contribution to wrestling.
Q.7 Who announced a new 'Arogya Maitri' project for developing countries on 13 January 2023?
• Narendra Modi
Explain :
• Under this project, India will provide essential medical supplies to any developing country affected by natural disasters or humanitarian crises.
• During the Covid pandemic, India's 'Vaccine Maitri' initiative supplied vaccines made in India to over 100 countries.
Q.8 Who was named the winner of the 71st annual Miss Universe pageant on 15 January 2023?
• R'Bonnie Gabriel
Explain :
• Miss Venezuela Amanda Dudamel came second, followed by Miss Dominican Republic Andrea Martinez.
• She is also the first Filipina American to win Miss USA.
Q.9 In which country will the 53rd edition of the annual World Economic Forum Summit be held from January 16 to January 20, 2023?
• Switzerland
Explain :
• The 53rd edition of the annual World Economic Forum summit will be held in Davos, Switzerland from January 16 to 20, 2013.
Q.10 Indian Railways has announced to run 'Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC' tourist train on 14 January 2023 to strengthen ties between India and which country?
• Nepal
Explain :
• It aims to strengthen ties between India and Nepal and promote cultural ties between the two countries.
🔻18 January 2023 🔝 Current Affairs
Q.1 According to an RBI report, the gross fiscal deficit of states is projected to be narrowed to what percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022-23, from 4.1% in 2020-21?
• 3.4
Explain :
• The reason behind this is broad-based economic reforms and higher revenue collection.
• States' debt is projected to come down to 29.5% of GDP in 2022-23 (from 31.1% in 2020-21), but still higher than the 20% recommended by the FRBM review committee.
Q.2 Who has acquired the media rights of Women's Indian Premier League (WIPL) for the period 2023-2027?
• Viacom18 Media
Explain :
• Disney+ Hotstar, Sony-Zee and Viacom18 were leading the competition.
• WIPL is going to start from March-April 2023.
Q.3 Which has become the first constitution-literate district of India?
• Kollam
Explain :
• Kerala's Kollam has become India's first constitution-literate district.
• This achievement is the result of 7 months long constitutional literacy campaign.
Q.4 In which state the first Health Working Group meeting under the G-20 chairmanship of India will be held on 18-20 January 2023?
• Kerala
Explain :
• The first Health Working Group meeting under India's G-20 chairmanship will be held in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on 18-20 January 2023.
Q.5 In January 2023, who was listed as a global terrorist by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)?
• Abdul Rehman Makki
Explain :
• The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has listed Abdul Rehman Makki as a global terrorist.
• This development comes after India gave a befitting reply to China in 2022 for blocking China's proposal to list maize under the sanctions committee.
Q.6 In which state the Maghi Mela festival was celebrated from January 14?
• Punjab
Explain :
• The festival of Maghi Mela was celebrated in Muktsar Sahib of Punjab from 14th January.
• Maghi Day is celebrated to honor the heroic battle of the Chali Mukte, or the Forty Free, who laid down their lives defending the onslaught by the Mughal imperial army in pursuit of Guru Gobind Singh.
Q.7 Which film will be screened at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Film Festival?
• Tulsidas Jr.
Explain :
• National Award winning film “Tulsidas Junior” to be screened at Shanghai Cooperation Organization Film Festival in January 2023.
Q.8 In which city India and Egypt have announced to hold the first military exercise "Cyclone 1" involving special forces?
• Udaipur
Explain :
• India and Egypt have announced to hold the first military exercise "Cyclone 1" involving special forces in Udaipur in January 2023.
Q.9 Thiruvalluvar Day is celebrated on 16 January 2023 to mark the birth anniversary of Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar. In which year was the first Thiruvalluvar day celebrated?
• 1935
Explain :
• This day is declared a public holiday in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
• The first Thiruvalluvar Day was celebrated on 17 and 18 May 1935 at Chennai Pachaiyappan College.
Q.10 Misra Committee, 1976 has been in news recently. Who is it related to?
• Report of Joshimath
Explain :
• It is now clear that all the warnings in the Mishra Committee report almost 50 years ago were ignored by successive governments since 2001 in the rush to develop Joshimath.
Q.1 According to an RBI report, the gross fiscal deficit of states is projected to be narrowed to what percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022-23, from 4.1% in 2020-21?
• 3.4
Explain :
• The reason behind this is broad-based economic reforms and higher revenue collection.
• States' debt is projected to come down to 29.5% of GDP in 2022-23 (from 31.1% in 2020-21), but still higher than the 20% recommended by the FRBM review committee.
Q.2 Who has acquired the media rights of Women's Indian Premier League (WIPL) for the period 2023-2027?
• Viacom18 Media
Explain :
• Disney+ Hotstar, Sony-Zee and Viacom18 were leading the competition.
• WIPL is going to start from March-April 2023.
Q.3 Which has become the first constitution-literate district of India?
• Kollam
Explain :
• Kerala's Kollam has become India's first constitution-literate district.
• This achievement is the result of 7 months long constitutional literacy campaign.
Q.4 In which state the first Health Working Group meeting under the G-20 chairmanship of India will be held on 18-20 January 2023?
• Kerala
Explain :
• The first Health Working Group meeting under India's G-20 chairmanship will be held in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on 18-20 January 2023.
Q.5 In January 2023, who was listed as a global terrorist by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)?
• Abdul Rehman Makki
Explain :
• The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has listed Abdul Rehman Makki as a global terrorist.
• This development comes after India gave a befitting reply to China in 2022 for blocking China's proposal to list maize under the sanctions committee.
Q.6 In which state the Maghi Mela festival was celebrated from January 14?
• Punjab
Explain :
• The festival of Maghi Mela was celebrated in Muktsar Sahib of Punjab from 14th January.
• Maghi Day is celebrated to honor the heroic battle of the Chali Mukte, or the Forty Free, who laid down their lives defending the onslaught by the Mughal imperial army in pursuit of Guru Gobind Singh.
Q.7 Which film will be screened at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Film Festival?
• Tulsidas Jr.
Explain :
• National Award winning film “Tulsidas Junior” to be screened at Shanghai Cooperation Organization Film Festival in January 2023.
Q.8 In which city India and Egypt have announced to hold the first military exercise "Cyclone 1" involving special forces?
• Udaipur
Explain :
• India and Egypt have announced to hold the first military exercise "Cyclone 1" involving special forces in Udaipur in January 2023.
Q.9 Thiruvalluvar Day is celebrated on 16 January 2023 to mark the birth anniversary of Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar. In which year was the first Thiruvalluvar day celebrated?
• 1935
Explain :
• This day is declared a public holiday in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
• The first Thiruvalluvar Day was celebrated on 17 and 18 May 1935 at Chennai Pachaiyappan College.
Q.10 Misra Committee, 1976 has been in news recently. Who is it related to?
• Report of Joshimath
Explain :
• It is now clear that all the warnings in the Mishra Committee report almost 50 years ago were ignored by successive governments since 2001 in the rush to develop Joshimath.
🔻24 January 2023 🔝 Current Affairs
Q.1 In which city the 4th International Trade Fair of Millets and Organic Products started on 20 January 2023?
• Bengaluru
Explain :
• The 4th International Trade Fair for Millets and Organic Products began on 20 January 2023 in Bengaluru.
• The three-day fair was organized by the Department of Agriculture and the Government of Karnataka.
• It was a platform for farmers and other stakeholders to explore opportunities in agriculture and its allied sectors.
Q.2 Who is conducting the exercise 'Ops Alert' in January 2023?
BSF
Explain :
• Border Security Force (BSF) started the exercise 'Ops Alert'.
• India will celebrate its 74th Republic Day on 26 January 2023.
• BSF is conducting this exercise to control anti-national people and ensure the security of the country during the Republic Day celebrations.
Q.3 Which country declared a medical-emergency in the Yanomami region following reports of children dying of diseases caused by illegal gold mining and malnutrition-related conditions?
• Brazil
Explain :
• Brazil declares medical emergency in Yanomami region.
• A medical-emergency was declared following reports of children dying of diseases caused by illegal gold mining and malnutrition-related conditions.
Australia:
• Capital – Canberra
• Currency – Australian Dollar
• Prime Minister – Anthony Albanese
Mexico:
• Capital – Mexico City
• Currency – Mexican peso
• President – Andres Manuel López Obrador
Q.4 Charaideo Moidams was nominated by India for UNESCO World Heritage Site status in the cultural category. In which state is the site located?
• Assam
Explain :
• Charaideo Moidams has been nominated by India in the cultural category for UNESCO World Heritage Site status.
Q.5 In which state, the Indian Navy along with the Army and the Indian Air Force conducted a six-day mega military exercise, AMPHEX 2023?
• Andhra Pradesh
Explain :
• The Indian Navy conducted a six-day mega military exercise with the Army and the Indian Air Force near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh.
• The largest biennial tri-service amphibious exercise 'AMPHEX 2023' was conducted from 17 to 22 Jan 2023.
Q.6 Which of the following festival was organized by Himalayan Cultural Heritage Foundation and Ladakh Tourism Department in Historical Styungkung Village (Ladakh) in January 2023?
• Mamani Festival
Explain :
• HCHF (Himalayan Cultural Heritage Foundation) and Ladakh Tourism Department organized the annual Ethnic Mamani Festival.
Q.7 Who has been appointed as the administrator by the Delhi High Court to manage the utilization of funds for the ISSF Shooting World Cup in 2023?
• A.K. Sikri
Explain :
• Retired Supreme Court Justice, A.K. Sikri has been appointed by the Delhi High Court as the administrator to manage the utilization of funds for the ISSF Shooting World Cup in 2023.
Q.8 Who is the author of the book titled 'Coaching Beyond: My Days with the Indian Cricket Team'?
• R. Kaushik and R. Sridhar
Explain :
• R. Kaushik and R. A book titled 'Coaching Beyond: My Days with the Indian Cricket Team' authored by Sridhar was released in January 2023.
Q.9 By which of the following NGO the 17th Annual Education Report (ASER), 2022 was released?
• First
Explain :
• It highlights the impact on education during the pandemic.
• ASER is organized every year since 2005.
Q.10 Till the appointment of a monitoring committee to oversee its functioning in January 2023, the Sports Ministry has suspended all activities of which of the following?
• Wrestling Federation of India
Explain :
• The Sports Ministry has suspended all activities of the Wrestling Federation of India till the appointment of a monitoring committee to oversee the functioning of the WFI on 21 January 2023.
Q.1 In which city the 4th International Trade Fair of Millets and Organic Products started on 20 January 2023?
• Bengaluru
Explain :
• The 4th International Trade Fair for Millets and Organic Products began on 20 January 2023 in Bengaluru.
• The three-day fair was organized by the Department of Agriculture and the Government of Karnataka.
• It was a platform for farmers and other stakeholders to explore opportunities in agriculture and its allied sectors.
Q.2 Who is conducting the exercise 'Ops Alert' in January 2023?
BSF
Explain :
• Border Security Force (BSF) started the exercise 'Ops Alert'.
• India will celebrate its 74th Republic Day on 26 January 2023.
• BSF is conducting this exercise to control anti-national people and ensure the security of the country during the Republic Day celebrations.
Q.3 Which country declared a medical-emergency in the Yanomami region following reports of children dying of diseases caused by illegal gold mining and malnutrition-related conditions?
• Brazil
Explain :
• Brazil declares medical emergency in Yanomami region.
• A medical-emergency was declared following reports of children dying of diseases caused by illegal gold mining and malnutrition-related conditions.
Australia:
• Capital – Canberra
• Currency – Australian Dollar
• Prime Minister – Anthony Albanese
Mexico:
• Capital – Mexico City
• Currency – Mexican peso
• President – Andres Manuel López Obrador
Q.4 Charaideo Moidams was nominated by India for UNESCO World Heritage Site status in the cultural category. In which state is the site located?
• Assam
Explain :
• Charaideo Moidams has been nominated by India in the cultural category for UNESCO World Heritage Site status.
Q.5 In which state, the Indian Navy along with the Army and the Indian Air Force conducted a six-day mega military exercise, AMPHEX 2023?
• Andhra Pradesh
Explain :
• The Indian Navy conducted a six-day mega military exercise with the Army and the Indian Air Force near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh.
• The largest biennial tri-service amphibious exercise 'AMPHEX 2023' was conducted from 17 to 22 Jan 2023.
Q.6 Which of the following festival was organized by Himalayan Cultural Heritage Foundation and Ladakh Tourism Department in Historical Styungkung Village (Ladakh) in January 2023?
• Mamani Festival
Explain :
• HCHF (Himalayan Cultural Heritage Foundation) and Ladakh Tourism Department organized the annual Ethnic Mamani Festival.
Q.7 Who has been appointed as the administrator by the Delhi High Court to manage the utilization of funds for the ISSF Shooting World Cup in 2023?
• A.K. Sikri
Explain :
• Retired Supreme Court Justice, A.K. Sikri has been appointed by the Delhi High Court as the administrator to manage the utilization of funds for the ISSF Shooting World Cup in 2023.
Q.8 Who is the author of the book titled 'Coaching Beyond: My Days with the Indian Cricket Team'?
• R. Kaushik and R. Sridhar
Explain :
• R. Kaushik and R. A book titled 'Coaching Beyond: My Days with the Indian Cricket Team' authored by Sridhar was released in January 2023.
Q.9 By which of the following NGO the 17th Annual Education Report (ASER), 2022 was released?
• First
Explain :
• It highlights the impact on education during the pandemic.
• ASER is organized every year since 2005.
Q.10 Till the appointment of a monitoring committee to oversee its functioning in January 2023, the Sports Ministry has suspended all activities of which of the following?
• Wrestling Federation of India
Explain :
• The Sports Ministry has suspended all activities of the Wrestling Federation of India till the appointment of a monitoring committee to oversee the functioning of the WFI on 21 January 2023.
🔻25 January 2023 🔝 Current Affairs
Q.1. Who has given the Prime Minister's National Child Award recently?
Ans. Draupadi Murmu
Q.2. Where has the Indian Navy conducted the AMPHEX 2023 mega exercise recently?
Ans. Andhra Pradesh
Q.3. Who has recently been honored with the Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia Award?
Ans. Dr Prabha Atre
Q.4. In which state the Business 20 Inception meeting is being organized recently?
Ans. Gujarat
Q.5. Recently when has the 'Valour Day' been celebrated?
Ans. 23 January
Q.6. Who has recently been appointed as the administrator of Shooting World Cup 2023?
Ans. a. Of. Sikri
Q.7. Where will the G20 Environment Working Group meeting be held recently?
Ans. Karnataka
Q.8. Who was recently appointed as the next Director General of DGCA?
Ans. Vikram Dev Dutt
Q.9. Which country has recently assumed the chairmanship of the 13th International Renewable Energy Agency?
Ans. India
Q.10. In which city the first World Tourism Investors Summit will be organized by the Ministry of Tourism recently?
Ans. New Delhi
Q.11. What is the rank of India in the recently released Global Fire Power Index 2023?
Ans. the fourth
Q.12. Which British Indian has recently been honored with the 'Freedom of the City of London' award?
Ans. Manish Tiwari
Q.13. Recently which company's CEO 'Reed Settings' has resigned from the post of CEO?
Ans. netflix
Q.14. Who has recently won the women's singles final in the India Open Badminton Championship?
Ans. un siang
Q.15. How many islands of Andaman and Nicobar Islands were named after Param Vir Chakra winners recently?
Ans. 21
Q.16. Which state police has recently launched the Cyber Congress initiative?
Ans. Telangana
Q.17. Which state government has recently launched the 'School of Eminence' project?
Ans. Punjab
Q.18. Who has recently won the National Sports Club of India Snooker Open Crown 2023?
Ans. Laxman Rawat
Q.19. Who has recently been elected as the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme?
Ans. Inger Anderson
Q.20. Who has become the champion in the recently held Dhaka Marathon 2023 in the men's category?
Ans. Stanley Kiprotich Bet
Q.21. Recently which state government will host its first Saras Mela 2023?
Ans. Jammu and Kashmir
Q.22. Which has been selected as the best police station for 2022 recently?
Ans. Aska Police Station
Q.23. Where has the National AIDS Control Organization made the largest human red ribbon chain recently?
Ans. Bhubaneswar
Q.24. In which state will India's first Online Gaming Center of Excellence be set up recently?
Ans. Meghalaya
Q.25. Which bank has recently transferred entire 40% shareholding in Russian joint venture to SBI?
Ans. Canara Bank
Q.26. Recently UNESCO will dedicate International Education Day to the girls of which country?
Ans. Afghanistan
Q.1. Who has given the Prime Minister's National Child Award recently?
Ans. Draupadi Murmu
Q.2. Where has the Indian Navy conducted the AMPHEX 2023 mega exercise recently?
Ans. Andhra Pradesh
Q.3. Who has recently been honored with the Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia Award?
Ans. Dr Prabha Atre
Q.4. In which state the Business 20 Inception meeting is being organized recently?
Ans. Gujarat
Q.5. Recently when has the 'Valour Day' been celebrated?
Ans. 23 January
Q.6. Who has recently been appointed as the administrator of Shooting World Cup 2023?
Ans. a. Of. Sikri
Q.7. Where will the G20 Environment Working Group meeting be held recently?
Ans. Karnataka
Q.8. Who was recently appointed as the next Director General of DGCA?
Ans. Vikram Dev Dutt
Q.9. Which country has recently assumed the chairmanship of the 13th International Renewable Energy Agency?
Ans. India
Q.10. In which city the first World Tourism Investors Summit will be organized by the Ministry of Tourism recently?
Ans. New Delhi
Q.11. What is the rank of India in the recently released Global Fire Power Index 2023?
Ans. the fourth
Q.12. Which British Indian has recently been honored with the 'Freedom of the City of London' award?
Ans. Manish Tiwari
Q.13. Recently which company's CEO 'Reed Settings' has resigned from the post of CEO?
Ans. netflix
Q.14. Who has recently won the women's singles final in the India Open Badminton Championship?
Ans. un siang
Q.15. How many islands of Andaman and Nicobar Islands were named after Param Vir Chakra winners recently?
Ans. 21
Q.16. Which state police has recently launched the Cyber Congress initiative?
Ans. Telangana
Q.17. Which state government has recently launched the 'School of Eminence' project?
Ans. Punjab
Q.18. Who has recently won the National Sports Club of India Snooker Open Crown 2023?
Ans. Laxman Rawat
Q.19. Who has recently been elected as the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme?
Ans. Inger Anderson
Q.20. Who has become the champion in the recently held Dhaka Marathon 2023 in the men's category?
Ans. Stanley Kiprotich Bet
Q.21. Recently which state government will host its first Saras Mela 2023?
Ans. Jammu and Kashmir
Q.22. Which has been selected as the best police station for 2022 recently?
Ans. Aska Police Station
Q.23. Where has the National AIDS Control Organization made the largest human red ribbon chain recently?
Ans. Bhubaneswar
Q.24. In which state will India's first Online Gaming Center of Excellence be set up recently?
Ans. Meghalaya
Q.25. Which bank has recently transferred entire 40% shareholding in Russian joint venture to SBI?
Ans. Canara Bank
Q.26. Recently UNESCO will dedicate International Education Day to the girls of which country?
Ans. Afghanistan
🔻 26 January 2023 🔝 Current Affairs
Question: Who has been appointed as the administrator by the Delhi High Court to manage the utilization of funds for the ISSF Shooting World Cup in 2023?
Answer: A.K. Sikri
Question: Where has the Indian Navy conducted the AMPHEX 2023 mega exercise recently?
Answer: Andhra Pradesh
Question: Who will be the chief guest of the Republic Day celebrations on 26 January 2023?
Answer: President of Egypt
• Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has been invited as the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations on January 26.
Egyptian President's visit to India is the third time since 2015 that he has come to India.
• For the first time he has been invited as the chief guest on the auspicious occasion of 74th Republic Day of India
• For the first time the President of Egypt visited India in October 2015 to attend the India Africa Forum Summit
• Visited India for the second time in September 2016 on a state visit
Question: Which indigenous arms of India are being displayed on the path of duty on the Republic Day of 26 January 2023?
Answer: The names of some of the indigenous military equipment which are being showcased on the path of duty on Republic Day are as follows:
• Nag missile is completely indigenous and for the first time will give sleuth to Supreme Commander on duty path, it is mounted on BMP 2 carrier and has a strike range of 4 kms
• K-9 Vajra artillery gun with a range of 40 km
BrahMos supersonic cruise missile
Indigenous short span bridge system will also be on duty path
Question : Researchers discovered a rare low altitude basalt plateau in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra. A team led by whom has discovered a rare low altitude basalt plateau?
Answer: Mandar Datar
Q: How many MG ZS EVs have been inducted by Mumbai International Airport in its fleet?
Answer: 45
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has added 45 MG ZS EV SUVs to its fleet to achieve net zero emissions.
Question : Which honor has been announced by Bank of Baroda (Bank) recently?
Answer: Bank of Baroda Rashtrabhasha Samman
Question: In which country is the Ministry of Tourism participating in FITUR, the world's largest international travel exhibition?
Answer: Spain
Question: Which bank has recently transferred entire 40% shareholding in Russian joint venture to SBI?
Answer: Canara Bank
Question: Who has become the champion in the recently held Dhaka Marathon 2023 in the men's category?
Answer: Stanley Kiprotich Bet
Question: Who has recently won the National Sports Club of India Snooker Open Crown 2023?
Answer: Laxman Rawat
Question: Who has recently won the women's singles final in the India Open Badminton Championship?
Answer: An Siang
Question: Which country has recently assumed the chairmanship of the 13th International Renewable Energy Agency?
North India
Question: Who has recently been appointed as the administrator of the Shooting World Cup 2023?
Answer: a. Of. Sikri
Question: Where has the Indian Navy conducted the AMPHEX 2023 mega exercise recently?
Answer: Andhra Pradesh
Q. Who will be the chief guest of Republic Day celebrations on 26 January 2023?
Ans. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has been invited as the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations on January 26.
Q. How many MG ZS EVs have been inducted by Mumbai International Airport?
Ans. 45
Question – What is the theme of National Voters Day 2023?
Answer – ‘Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure’
Question: Who has been appointed as the administrator by the Delhi High Court to manage the utilization of funds for the ISSF Shooting World Cup in 2023?
Answer: A.K. Sikri
Question: Where has the Indian Navy conducted the AMPHEX 2023 mega exercise recently?
Answer: Andhra Pradesh
Question: Who will be the chief guest of the Republic Day celebrations on 26 January 2023?
Answer: President of Egypt
• Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has been invited as the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations on January 26.
Egyptian President's visit to India is the third time since 2015 that he has come to India.
• For the first time he has been invited as the chief guest on the auspicious occasion of 74th Republic Day of India
• For the first time the President of Egypt visited India in October 2015 to attend the India Africa Forum Summit
• Visited India for the second time in September 2016 on a state visit
Question: Which indigenous arms of India are being displayed on the path of duty on the Republic Day of 26 January 2023?
Answer: The names of some of the indigenous military equipment which are being showcased on the path of duty on Republic Day are as follows:
• Nag missile is completely indigenous and for the first time will give sleuth to Supreme Commander on duty path, it is mounted on BMP 2 carrier and has a strike range of 4 kms
• K-9 Vajra artillery gun with a range of 40 km
BrahMos supersonic cruise missile
Indigenous short span bridge system will also be on duty path
Question : Researchers discovered a rare low altitude basalt plateau in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra. A team led by whom has discovered a rare low altitude basalt plateau?
Answer: Mandar Datar
Q: How many MG ZS EVs have been inducted by Mumbai International Airport in its fleet?
Answer: 45
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has added 45 MG ZS EV SUVs to its fleet to achieve net zero emissions.
Question : Which honor has been announced by Bank of Baroda (Bank) recently?
Answer: Bank of Baroda Rashtrabhasha Samman
Question: In which country is the Ministry of Tourism participating in FITUR, the world's largest international travel exhibition?
Answer: Spain
Question: Which bank has recently transferred entire 40% shareholding in Russian joint venture to SBI?
Answer: Canara Bank
Question: Who has become the champion in the recently held Dhaka Marathon 2023 in the men's category?
Answer: Stanley Kiprotich Bet
Question: Who has recently won the National Sports Club of India Snooker Open Crown 2023?
Answer: Laxman Rawat
Question: Who has recently won the women's singles final in the India Open Badminton Championship?
Answer: An Siang
Question: Which country has recently assumed the chairmanship of the 13th International Renewable Energy Agency?
North India
Question: Who has recently been appointed as the administrator of the Shooting World Cup 2023?
Answer: a. Of. Sikri
Question: Where has the Indian Navy conducted the AMPHEX 2023 mega exercise recently?
Answer: Andhra Pradesh
Q. Who will be the chief guest of Republic Day celebrations on 26 January 2023?
Ans. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has been invited as the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations on January 26.
Q. How many MG ZS EVs have been inducted by Mumbai International Airport?
Ans. 45
Question – What is the theme of National Voters Day 2023?
Answer – ‘Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure’
🔻27 January 2023 🔝 Current Affairs
Q.1 India launched iNCOVACC – the first made-in-India nasal vaccine against COVID-19. Who developed the vaccine?
• Bharat Biotech
Explain :
• The vaccine has been made by Bharat Biotech.
• iNCOVACC is a recombinant replication-deficient adenovirus vectored vaccine with pre-fusion-stabilized SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.
Q.2 Which state health department has confirmed 2 cases of norovirus in January 2023?
• Kerala
Explain :
• Norovirus is a very contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea.
• The virus is able to survive in low temperatures, and outbreaks are more common during winter and in colder countries – which is why it is sometimes called "winter vomiting disease".
Q.3 Who has been named ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year?
• Ben Stocks
Explain :
• England captain Ben Stokes has been named the International Cricket Council Test Player of the Year for 2022.
Q.4 Who showed the tableau for the first time in the Republic Day Parade 2023?
• Narcotics Control Bureau
Explain :
• For the first time 12 women riders were part of the camel contingent of the Border Security Force.
• The "Daredevils" motor cycle riders of the Corps of Signals were co-led by a woman officer.
• Agniveer was also a part of the parade for the first time.
• Narcotics Control Bureau showed the tableau for the first time.
Q.5 What is the theme of International Customs Day 2023?
• Nurturing the next generation: fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and professional pride in Customs
Explain :
• The World Customs Organization (WCO) observes International Customs Day every year on 26 January.
• The occasion commemorates the first session of the WCO held in 1953 in Brussels, Belgium.
• The theme for 2023 is 'Nurturing the next generation: fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and professional pride in Customs'.
Q.6 In which city the G20 Startup20 Engagement Group will hold its founding meeting from January 28-29, 2023?
• Hyderabad
Explain :
• The group will discuss productive development of policy recommendations on entrepreneurship and innovation priorities of G20 countries for the coming years.
• The grouping will share knowledge while establishing connectivity among the startup ecosystems of the G20 member countries.
• Startup20 has three main task forces
• 1. Foundation and Coalition Task Force
• 2. Finance
• 3. Inclusion and Sustainability
Q.7 Who has been selected as the ICC T20 Cricketer of the Year for the year 2022 for his outstanding performance?
• Suryakumar Yadav
Explain :
• Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav has been chosen as the ICC T20 Cricketer of the Year for the year 2022 for his stellar performance.
Q.8 Who launched India's first AI-powered screening mechanism to automatically identify chart patterns in various stocks on 25th January 2023?
• Stockage
Explain :
• StockEdge launched India's first AI-powered screening mechanism to automatically identify chart patterns across stocks with StockEdge Pro on 25 January 2023.
Q.9 In which state a swallowtail butterfly, which is extinct from its previously known ranges from Myanmar and southern China to Vietnam, has been spotted for the first time in India?
• Arunachal Pradesh
Explain :
• A swallowtail butterfly, extinct from its previously known ranges from Myanmar and southern China to Vietnam, has been spotted in India's Arunachal Pradesh for the first time.
Arunachal Pradesh:
• Chief Minister – Pema Khandu
• Governor – B.D. Mishra
• Lok Sabha seats – 2
• Rajya Sabha seats – 1
Number of districts – 25
• State Animal – Cow
Q.10 Dhokra art, which has been in news recently, is related to?
• Metal Casting
Explain :
• The Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro (c. 2300 – 1750 BC) is not only the most famous piece of Harappan art, it is also one of the finest examples of metal art of the period. This world famous idol is also the oldest example of a unique metal casting tradition called Dhokra that has survived in some parts of India till date.
Q.1 India launched iNCOVACC – the first made-in-India nasal vaccine against COVID-19. Who developed the vaccine?
• Bharat Biotech
Explain :
• The vaccine has been made by Bharat Biotech.
• iNCOVACC is a recombinant replication-deficient adenovirus vectored vaccine with pre-fusion-stabilized SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.
Q.2 Which state health department has confirmed 2 cases of norovirus in January 2023?
• Kerala
Explain :
• Norovirus is a very contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea.
• The virus is able to survive in low temperatures, and outbreaks are more common during winter and in colder countries – which is why it is sometimes called "winter vomiting disease".
Q.3 Who has been named ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year?
• Ben Stocks
Explain :
• England captain Ben Stokes has been named the International Cricket Council Test Player of the Year for 2022.
Q.4 Who showed the tableau for the first time in the Republic Day Parade 2023?
• Narcotics Control Bureau
Explain :
• For the first time 12 women riders were part of the camel contingent of the Border Security Force.
• The "Daredevils" motor cycle riders of the Corps of Signals were co-led by a woman officer.
• Agniveer was also a part of the parade for the first time.
• Narcotics Control Bureau showed the tableau for the first time.
Q.5 What is the theme of International Customs Day 2023?
• Nurturing the next generation: fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and professional pride in Customs
Explain :
• The World Customs Organization (WCO) observes International Customs Day every year on 26 January.
• The occasion commemorates the first session of the WCO held in 1953 in Brussels, Belgium.
• The theme for 2023 is 'Nurturing the next generation: fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and professional pride in Customs'.
Q.6 In which city the G20 Startup20 Engagement Group will hold its founding meeting from January 28-29, 2023?
• Hyderabad
Explain :
• The group will discuss productive development of policy recommendations on entrepreneurship and innovation priorities of G20 countries for the coming years.
• The grouping will share knowledge while establishing connectivity among the startup ecosystems of the G20 member countries.
• Startup20 has three main task forces
• 1. Foundation and Coalition Task Force
• 2. Finance
• 3. Inclusion and Sustainability
Q.7 Who has been selected as the ICC T20 Cricketer of the Year for the year 2022 for his outstanding performance?
• Suryakumar Yadav
Explain :
• Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav has been chosen as the ICC T20 Cricketer of the Year for the year 2022 for his stellar performance.
Q.8 Who launched India's first AI-powered screening mechanism to automatically identify chart patterns in various stocks on 25th January 2023?
• Stockage
Explain :
• StockEdge launched India's first AI-powered screening mechanism to automatically identify chart patterns across stocks with StockEdge Pro on 25 January 2023.
Q.9 In which state a swallowtail butterfly, which is extinct from its previously known ranges from Myanmar and southern China to Vietnam, has been spotted for the first time in India?
• Arunachal Pradesh
Explain :
• A swallowtail butterfly, extinct from its previously known ranges from Myanmar and southern China to Vietnam, has been spotted in India's Arunachal Pradesh for the first time.
Arunachal Pradesh:
• Chief Minister – Pema Khandu
• Governor – B.D. Mishra
• Lok Sabha seats – 2
• Rajya Sabha seats – 1
Number of districts – 25
• State Animal – Cow
Q.10 Dhokra art, which has been in news recently, is related to?
• Metal Casting
Explain :
• The Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro (c. 2300 – 1750 BC) is not only the most famous piece of Harappan art, it is also one of the finest examples of metal art of the period. This world famous idol is also the oldest example of a unique metal casting tradition called Dhokra that has survived in some parts of India till date.
Forwarded from Current Affair UPSC capf BPSC
Q01- हाल ही में किसके द्वारा पहला स्वदेशी रूप से विकसित मोबाइल ऑपरेटिंग सिस्टम बनाया गया हैं? / Recently by whom the first indigenously developed mobile operating system has been made?
Anonymous Quiz
15%
आईआईटी दिल्ली / IIT Delhi
32%
आईआईटी कानपुर / IIT Kanpur
18%
आईआईटी बॉम्बे / IIT Bombay
35%
आईआईटी मद्रास / IIT Madras
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Q02. - हाल ही में भारत अंतर्राष्ट्रीय विज्ञान महोत्सव (IISF) कहाँ शुरू हुआ है? / Where has the India International Science Festival (IISF) started recently?
Anonymous Quiz
26%
भोपाल / Bhopal
23%
उदयपुर / Udaipur
37%
अहमदाबाद / Ahmedabad
14%
चेन्नई / Chennai
Forwarded from Current Affair UPSC capf BPSC
Q03 - हाल ही में किस राज्य के अस्का पुलिस थाना को 2022 के लिए सर्वश्रेष्ठ पुलिस स्टेशन के रूप में चुना गया है? / Recently which state's Aska police station has been selected as the best police station for 2022?
Anonymous Quiz
17%
मणिपुर / Manipur
29%
असम / Assam
36%
ओडिशा / Odisha
18%
महाराष्ट्र / Maharashtra
Forwarded from Current Affair UPSC capf BPSC
Q04- हाल ही में चीन को पीछे छोड़ते हुए दुनिया की सबसे अधिक आबादी वाला देश कौन बना है? / Recently which has become the world's most populous country leaving behind China?
Anonymous Quiz
5%
रूस / Russia
11%
जापान / Japan
82%
भारत / India
2%
ब्रिटेन / UK
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Q05- हाल ही में किस राज्य सरकार ने 'स्कूल ऑफ एमिनेंस' परियोजना शुरू की हैं?/ Recently which state government has started the 'School of Eminence' project?
Anonymous Quiz
30%
पंजाब / Punjab
39%
कर्नाटक / Karnataka
21%
राजस्थान / Rajasthan
10%
हरियाणा / Haryana
28 January 2023 Current Affairs
Q.1 Which country announced the launch of the Debbie Hockley Medal to honor outstanding women cricketers?
• New Zealand
Explain :
• New Zealand Cricket announced the introduction of the Debbie Hockley Medal to honor an outstanding female cricketer.
• Cricketer Debbie Hockley played 118 ODIs and 19 Tests for New Zealand from 1979 to 2000.
Q.2 Who has become the first Asian to receive Oscar nomination for Best Actress in January 2023?
• Michelle Yeoh
Explain :
• Michelle Yeoh became the first Asian to receive a Best Actress Oscar nomination in January 2023 for her film “The Everything Everywhere All at Once”.
Q.3 Asif Sheikh has been named the recipient of the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award 2022. To which country does he belong?
• Nepal
Explain :
Nepal's wicket-keeper Asif Sheikh has been named as the recipient of the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award 2022 for his decision not to run out Ireland's Andy McBrine while attempting a run.
Q.4 How many personnel have been awarded the President's Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service on 26 January 2023?
• 47
Explain :
• On 26 January 2023, 47 personnel were awarded the President's Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service.
Q.5 Under the Smarak Mitra scheme announced by the Ministry of Culture, how many monuments will the government hand over to the private sector for their maintenance?
• 1000
Explain :
• The Ministry of Tourism has transferred this scheme to the Ministry of Culture.
• The government aims to hand over 500 sites under the revamped Smarak Mitra scheme by the end of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav on August 15, 2023.
Q.6 Who was crowned as the ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2022?
• Marco Johnson
Explain :
• South African bowling all-rounder Marco Jansen was crowned as the ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2022 in January 2022.
Q.7 In which state a Hero Stone belonging to the Hoysala period and dating to the early 13th century was discovered near the city of Pandavapura?
• Karnataka
Explain :
• In January 2023, a Hero Stone belonging to the Hoysala period and dating to the early 13th century was discovered near Pandavapura town in Mandya district of Karnataka.
• It was discovered by a team from the Center of Excellence for Studies in Classical Kannada (CESCK) of the Central Institute of Indian Languages in Mysore.
Q.8 In Australian Open Tennis, Brazilian pair of Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos won the mixed doubles title on 27th January 2023. He belongs to which of the following country?
• Brazil
Explain :
• In Australian Open Tennis, Brazilian pair of Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos won the mixed doubles title on 27 January 2023.
Q.9 New satellite images have revealed that China is building a new dam on which river in Tibet, close to the tri-junction of its borders with India and Nepal?
• Mabja Zangbo River
Explain :
• New satellite images have revealed that China is building a new dam on the Mabja Zangbo River in Tibet, close to the tri-junction of its borders with India and Nepal.
• A dam can be used to control the flow of water downstream.
Q.10 When is International Holocaust Remembrance Day celebrated?
• 27 January
Explain :
• This year, the day is observed to mark the atrocities committed by Adolf Hitler, which resulted in the death of an estimated six million Jews.
• The day commemorates the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau from Nazi control, in January 1945.
• The theme for the year 2023 is “Home and Belonging”.
Q.1 Which country announced the launch of the Debbie Hockley Medal to honor outstanding women cricketers?
• New Zealand
Explain :
• New Zealand Cricket announced the introduction of the Debbie Hockley Medal to honor an outstanding female cricketer.
• Cricketer Debbie Hockley played 118 ODIs and 19 Tests for New Zealand from 1979 to 2000.
Q.2 Who has become the first Asian to receive Oscar nomination for Best Actress in January 2023?
• Michelle Yeoh
Explain :
• Michelle Yeoh became the first Asian to receive a Best Actress Oscar nomination in January 2023 for her film “The Everything Everywhere All at Once”.
Q.3 Asif Sheikh has been named the recipient of the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award 2022. To which country does he belong?
• Nepal
Explain :
Nepal's wicket-keeper Asif Sheikh has been named as the recipient of the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award 2022 for his decision not to run out Ireland's Andy McBrine while attempting a run.
Q.4 How many personnel have been awarded the President's Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service on 26 January 2023?
• 47
Explain :
• On 26 January 2023, 47 personnel were awarded the President's Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service.
Q.5 Under the Smarak Mitra scheme announced by the Ministry of Culture, how many monuments will the government hand over to the private sector for their maintenance?
• 1000
Explain :
• The Ministry of Tourism has transferred this scheme to the Ministry of Culture.
• The government aims to hand over 500 sites under the revamped Smarak Mitra scheme by the end of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav on August 15, 2023.
Q.6 Who was crowned as the ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2022?
• Marco Johnson
Explain :
• South African bowling all-rounder Marco Jansen was crowned as the ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2022 in January 2022.
Q.7 In which state a Hero Stone belonging to the Hoysala period and dating to the early 13th century was discovered near the city of Pandavapura?
• Karnataka
Explain :
• In January 2023, a Hero Stone belonging to the Hoysala period and dating to the early 13th century was discovered near Pandavapura town in Mandya district of Karnataka.
• It was discovered by a team from the Center of Excellence for Studies in Classical Kannada (CESCK) of the Central Institute of Indian Languages in Mysore.
Q.8 In Australian Open Tennis, Brazilian pair of Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos won the mixed doubles title on 27th January 2023. He belongs to which of the following country?
• Brazil
Explain :
• In Australian Open Tennis, Brazilian pair of Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos won the mixed doubles title on 27 January 2023.
Q.9 New satellite images have revealed that China is building a new dam on which river in Tibet, close to the tri-junction of its borders with India and Nepal?
• Mabja Zangbo River
Explain :
• New satellite images have revealed that China is building a new dam on the Mabja Zangbo River in Tibet, close to the tri-junction of its borders with India and Nepal.
• A dam can be used to control the flow of water downstream.
Q.10 When is International Holocaust Remembrance Day celebrated?
• 27 January
Explain :
• This year, the day is observed to mark the atrocities committed by Adolf Hitler, which resulted in the death of an estimated six million Jews.
• The day commemorates the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau from Nazi control, in January 1945.
• The theme for the year 2023 is “Home and Belonging”.