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#1. Aska police station in Ganjam district of which state became the leading police station in the country?
A. Maharashtra
B. Karnataka
C. Odisha
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: Option C
Description:
Aska police station in Ganjam district of Odisha became the leading police station in the country.
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#2. Which country and India hold a bilateral naval exercise called Varuna?
A. Argentina
B. Bahrain
C. France
D. USA
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
France and India hold a bilateral naval exercise called Varuna.
#3. Who has been appointed as the Director of the National Health Authority?
A. Praveen Sharma.
B. Naveen Mishra.
C. Rajpal Singh
D. Sunil Kumar.
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Correct Answer: A
Notes:
Praveen Sharma has been appointed as the Director of the National Health Authority.
#4. International trade fair on millet and organic products will be held in which city?
A. Hyderabad
B. Bhopal
C. Bangalore
D. New Delhi
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Answer: C
Notes:
International Trade Fair for Millet and Organic Products held in Bangalore: The 4th International Trade Fair for Millet and Organic Products started from January 20, 2023 at Tripuravasini, Bangalore. India is leading the way in celebrating 2023 as the International Year of Millet. The three-day fair is organized by the Agriculture Department and the Karnataka government.
#5. Who overtook China to become the most populous country in the world?
A. Argentina
B. New Zealand
C. France
D. India
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Correct Answer: D
Notes:
India overtook China to become the most populous country in the world.
#6. Who has been appointed as Director General of DGCA?
A. Aniruddha Goyal.
B. Suman Chawal.
C. Vikas Malhotra.
D. Vikram Dev Dutt.
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Correct Answer: D
Notes:
Vikram Dev Dutta has been appointed as the next Director General of the DGCA, to take charge on 28 February, 2023.
#7. Which country PM Benjamin Netanyahu removed key ally Aryeh Deri from all ministerial positions?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Israel
C. Bangladesh
D. Ukraine
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu removed key ally Aryeh Deri from all ministerial positions.
#8. Who aims to be the first ‘green energy state’ by 2025?
A. Maharashtra
B. Karnataka
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: C
Note:
Himachal Pradesh aims to become the first ‘green energy state’ by 2025.
#9. Who registered the biggest victory in hockey World Cup history at the 2023 World Cup of Hockey?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Israel
C. Bangladesh
D. Netherland
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Answer: D
Note:
The Netherlands registered the biggest victory in the history of the 2023 Hockey World Cup. Three-time champions Netherlands defeated the Chilean debutants by a record 14-0.
#10. Which country’s President will be the chief guest on Republic Day 2023?
A. Argentina
B. New Zealand
C. France
D. Egypt
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Answer: D
Note:
Egyptian president will be the chief guest of Republic Day.
#11. Which country declared a medical emergency in Yanomi Territory following reports of child deaths due to malnutrition?
A. Argentina
B. New Zealand
C. France
D. Brazil
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Answer: D
Note:
Brazil has declared a medical emergency in the Yanomami Territory after reports of children dying from malnutrition.
#12. Who announced retirement from all forms of cricket?
A. David Miller.
B. Hashim Amla.
C. Andile Phehlukwayo.
D. Marco Janssen.
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
Hashim Amla has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
#13. The Forest Advisory Committee has canceled the Italian Hydroelectric Project in which state?
A. Telangana
B. Karnataka
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: C
Note:
The Forest Advisory Committee has canceled the Italian Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh.
#14. International Day of Education is celebrated on which date every year?
A. 21st of January.
B. On January 24th.
C. On January 16th.
D. On January 20th.
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Answer: B
Description:
International Day of Education is celebrated on January 24 every year.
#15. ECI held its 2nd International Conference in which city?
A. Hyderabad
B. Bhopal
C. Gurgaon.
D. New Delhi
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Answer: D
Description:
ECI held its 2nd International Conference in New Delhi.
#16. Recently, R Vishnu Prasad conferred ‘Indian Achievers Award’ for the year 2022 in which category?
A. Scientist
B. Actor
C. Writer.
D. Player.
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Correct Answer: A
Notes:
R Vishnu Prasad has been honored as the most distinguished scientist of the year 2022.
#17. India will be a $26 trillion economy by which year, according to an EY report?
A. 2030.
B. 2025.
C. 2047.
D. 2041.
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Answer: C
Description:
India will be a $26 trillion economy by 2047, according to an EY report.
#18. Indian Navy conducted “Amphex 2023” mega exercise in which state?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Karnataka
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: A
Description:
Indian Navy conducted “Amphex 2023” mega exercise in Andhra Pradesh.
#19. Which state/police UT department spearheaded the “cyber congress initiative”?
A. Telangana
B. Karnataka
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: A
Note:
Telangana Police UT department spearheaded the “cyber congress initiative”.
#20. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has announced that all government-owned vehicles over how many years of age will be scrapped?
A. 15
B. 10
C. 25
D. 30
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Answer: Option A
Note:
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has announced that all government-owned vehicles over 15 years of age will be confiscated from April 2023.
#21. ‘Nidhi Aapke Nikat’ is an outreach program of which institution?
A. IRDAI
B. RBI
C. SEBI
D. EPFO
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Answer: D
Note:
The Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) launched a major outreach program in all districts through a new ‘Nidhi Aapke Nikat’ programme.
#22. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Film Festival began with a grand opening ceremony in which city?
A. Hyderabad
B. Bhopal
C. Mumbai
D. New Delhi
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Answer: C
Note:
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Film Festival began with a grand opening ceremony in Mumbai.
#23. Which central ministry has recently directed officials to serve as members of Grievance Appellate Committees (GAC)?
A. Ministry of Home Affairs.
B. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
C. Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
D. Ministry of Finance Affairs.
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology directed two officials to serve as members of Grievance Appellate Committees (GAC).
#24. Who has issued a notice to Pakistan following Islamabad’s lack of compliance in implementing the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT)?
A. Argentina
B. New Zealand
C. France
D. India
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Answer: Option D
Note:
India has issued a notice to Pakistan following Islamabad’s lack of compliance in implementing the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT).
