Stay updated with the latest national and international events with Vajiram and Ravi’s Current Affairs for February 13, 2023. Ideal for UPSC IAS, SSC CGL, State PCS/PSC, and other exams. Get the best and relevant current affairs for both UPSC IAS Prelims & Mains. Stay ahead of the competition with Vajiram and Ravi’s Daily Current Affairs that covers all the important topics for today, February 13, 2023.
#1. Pawan Hans Ltd is going to start helicopter services on six routes in which state?
A. Maharashtra
B. Gujarat
C. Assam
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: Option C
Description:
Pawan Hans Ltd is going to start helicopter services on six routes in Assam.
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#2. The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission has achieved a milestone of how much crore, digitally linked health records?
A. 18 crores
B. 15 crores
C. 25 crores
D. 20 crores
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Correct Answer: D
Notes:
The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission has achieved a milestone of 20 crore digitally linked health records.
#3. The International Hockey Federation, FIH, has announced the qualification criteria for which year’s Paris Olympic hockey tournaments?
A. 2021
B. 2023
C. 2024
D. 2026
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
The International Hockey Federation, FIH, has announced the qualification criteria for the Paris 2024 Olympic hockey tournaments.
#4. The first Tourism Working Group meeting was officially inaugurated in which state?
A. Maharashtra
B. Gujarat
C. Assam
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: B
Notes:
The first Tourism Working Group meeting was officially inaugurated in Dhordo, Gujarat.
#5. According to the UN Security Council report, which country stole more cryptocurrency assets in 2022 than in any other year?
A. North Korea
B. Switzerland
C. France
D. China
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Correct Answer: A
Notes:
According to the UN Security Council report, North Korea stole more cryptocurrency assets in 2022 than in any other year.
#6. Which state topped the medal table at the 5th Khelo India Youth Games?
A. Maharashtra
B. Gujarat
C. Rajasthan
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: A
Notes:
Maharashtra topped the medal table at the 5th Khelo India Youth Games, followed by Madhya Pradesh and Haryana.
#7. Yuva Sangam registration portal launched in which city?
A. Hyderabad
B. Bhopal
C. Bangalore.
D. New Delhi
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Correct Answer: D
Notes:
Yuva Sangam registration portal launched in New Delhi.
#8. The trade ministers of China and Australia held their first meeting since which year?
A. 2015
B. 2019
C. 2018
D. 2012
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Answer: B
Note:
The trade ministers of China and Australia held their first meeting since 2019.
#9. Myanmar and which country signed an agreement to develop nuclear power?
A. Russia
B. Switzerland
C. France
D. China
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Answer: A
Note:
Myanmar and Russia signed an agreement to develop nuclear power.
#10. A balloon detected by Washington and Bogotá flying over Latin America has been confirmed by which country after the United States launched a similar weapon?
A. Russia
B. Switzerland
C. France
D. China
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Answer: D
Note:
A balloon detected by Washington and Bogotá flying over Latin America has been confirmed by China after the United States launched a similar weapon.
#11. Which country faced its biggest ever round of health service strikes as staff demanded a pay rise?
A. Russia
B. Switzerland
C. France
D. UK
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Answer: D
Note:
UK faced its biggest ever round of health service strikes as staff demanded a pay rise.
#12. What is India’s rank in terms of global milk production?
A. Second
B. Third
C. First
D. Fourth
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
India is the world’s largest producer of milk, contributing 24 per cent.
#13. India’s unemployment rate fell to a four-month low of 7.14% in which month?
A. March
B. January
C. November
D. April
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Answer: B
Note:
India’s unemployment rate fell to a four-month low of 7.14% in January.
#14. Telangana has presented a tax-free budget of how much crores for the fiscal year 2023-24?
A. 2.5 lakh crore
B. 2.9 lakh crore
C. 2.4 lakh crore
D. 2.0 lakh crore
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Answer: B
Description:
Telangana has presented a tax-free budget of Rs 2.9 lakh crore for the fiscal year 2023-24.
#15. The Union Minister will inaugurate the 2nd SCO Young Scientists Conclave Summit in which city?
A. Hyderabad
B. Bhopal
C. Bangalore
D. New Delhi
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Answer: C
Description:
The Union Minister will inaugurate the 2nd SCO Young Scientists Conclave Summit in Bangalore.
#16. According to a WHO report, how many millions could be affected by the Turkey-Syria earthquake?
A. 23
B. 20
C. 28
D. 25
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Correct Answer: A
Notes:
According to WHO report, the Turkey-Syria earthquake could affect up to 23 million people.
#17. For the first time, the price of the Hajj package has been reduced by how much under the new Hajj policy?
A. 50,000
B. 30,000
C. 10,000
D. 20,000
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Answer: A
Description:
For the first time, the price of the Hajj package has been reduced by around Rs 50,000 under the new Hajj policy.
#18. The ‘Paris Club’ is an informal group of creditor countries, members of which organization?
A. OECD
B. Opaque
C. G-7
D. G-20
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Answer: A
Description:
The Paris Club, an assembly of creditor nations, functions as a venue for official creditors to tackle payment difficulties experienced by debtor nations. Its membership, comprised of all 22 countries from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), holds regular meetings. In a recent gathering, the Paris Club has agreed to grant financial support to Sri Lanka’s debt, as directed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
#19. Which prominent personality launched ‘Global Climate Resilience Fund – USD for Women?
A. Hillary Clinton.
B. Melinda Gates.
C. Elon Musk.
D. Jeff Bezos.
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Answer: A
Note:
Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton revealed a $50 million Global Climate Resilience Fund aimed at women to combat climate change. This announcement was made during his speech to the workers of Salt Pan near Kuda village in the Surendranagar district of Gujarat. The purpose of this fund is to provide women and communities with the means to address the impacts of climate change, as well as access to new resources, education and lifestyles.
#20. Which institution initiated the ‘zero-draft’ of the Epidemic Treaty?
A. World Health Organization.
B. World Bank.
C. International Monetary Fund.
D. World Economic Forum.
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Answer: Option A
Note:
The World Health Organization’s Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) has recently introduced the initial version of the Epidemic Treaty, referred to as the “zero-draft”. This international agreement is slated to be submitted to the World Health Assembly in 2024 with the objective of reinforcing national and global readiness for future pandemics.
#21. Who leads the International Biofuels Alliance?
A. Russia
B. Switzerland
C. France
D. India
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Answer: D
Note:
Brazil and India, the world’s leading biofuel markets, have joined forces in an initiative led by India and known as the International Biofuels Alliance. The aim of this alliance is to increase the demand for energy sources that emit lower levels of greenhouse gases. Additionally, India has allocated INR 350 billion (USD 4.3 billion) in its Union Budget for the advancement of energy security.
#22. In which state is the Vishwa-Bharati University, which has been in the news recently?
A. West Bengal
B. Karnataka
C. Odisha
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: A
Note:
UNESCO has announced its intention to recognize Vishwa-Bharati University as a Heritage University, making it the world’s first university designated as a living heritage site. The university, founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1921, was established as a hub for culture, offering programs in the arts, languages, humanities, music, and cultural studies. The philosophy of open-air education espoused by Rabindranath Tagore is still upheld and practiced at the university.
