Stay updated with the latest national and international events with Vajiram and Ravi’s Current Affairs for February 15, 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 15, 2023.
#1. ISRO built Nisar, an earth monitoring satellite, in collaboration with the which country’s space agency?
A. Argentina
B. New Zealand
C. France
D. USA
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Answer: Option D
Description:
ISRO built Nisar, an earth monitoring satellite, in collaboration with the US space agency.
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#2. Which state has launched new IT/ITES to create one lakh direct jobs?
A. Maharashtra
B. Gujarat
C. Rajasthan
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
Gujarat has launched a new IT/ITES facility to create one lakh direct jobs.
#3. Mission Antyodaya survey was launched by Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Giriraj Singh, in which year?
A. 2020-21
B. 2021-22
C. 2022-23
D. 2023-24
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
Mission Antyodaya survey was launched by Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Giriraj Singh in 2022-23.
#4. Which country is removing Chinese-made cameras from its offices over allegations of spying?
A. Argentina
B. Australia
C. France
D. USA
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Answer: B
Notes:
Australia is removing Chinese-made cameras from its offices over allegations of spying.
#5. Who initiated the Wall Street bank stress-test scenarios?
A. Argentina
B. Australia
C. France
D. USA
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Correct Answer: D
Notes:
The US Federation launched Wall Street bank stress-test scenarios.
#6. India celebrates its annual Energy Week in which month?
A. March
B. January
C. June
D. February
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Correct Answer: D
Notes:
India celebrates its annual Energy Week in February.
#7. World Pulse Day 2022 is celebrated on which date?
A. February 10th.
B. February 06th.
C. February 09th.
D. February 12th.
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Correct Answer: A
Notes:
World Pulse Day 2022 is celebrated on 10 February.
#8. How many cases are pending in high courts across the country?
A. 60
B. 40
C. 70
D. 50
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Answer: A
Note:
As many as 60 lakh cases are pending in high courts across the country, and more than 69 thousand cases are pending in the Supreme Court, according to government data.
#9. India’s national accreditation system was ranked at what place in the world in the Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII)?
A. 4th.
B. 3rd.
C. 5th.
D. 2nd.
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Answer: C
Note:
India’s national accreditation system was ranked fifth in the world in the Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII)
#10. The “Yuva Sangam Registration” portal for youth of the North East has been launched in which city?
A. Hyderabad
B. Bhopal
C. Bangalore.
D. New Delhi
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Answer: D
Note:
The “Yuva Sangam Registration” portal for youth of the North East has been launched in New Delhi.
#11. In which city will the 14th Aero India be held between February 13 and 17?
A. Hyderabad
B. Bhopal
C. Bangalore
D. New Delhi
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Answer: C
Note:
The 14th Aero India will be held between February 13 and 17 in Bangalore.
#12. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, during which year did 2,25,620 individuals relinquish their Indian citizenship?
A. 2020
B. 2023
C. 2021
D. 2022
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Correct Answer: D
Notes:
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, in the year 2022, 2,25,620 individuals relinquish their Indian citizenship.
#13. Who has launched a ‘record’ number of nuclear and intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs)?
A. Sri Lanka
B. North Korea
C. France
D. China
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Answer: B
Note:
North Korea has launched a ‘record’ number of nuclear and intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs).
#14. India’s first biomass-based hydrogen plant will be set up in which state?
A. Telangana
B. Karnataka
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: C
Description:
India’s first biomass-based hydrogen plant will be set up in Madhya Pradesh.
#15. The ICC 20-20 Women’s World Cup kicked off in which country?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Bangladesh
C. France
D. South Africa
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Answer: D
Description:
The ICC 20-20 Women’s World Cup kicked off in South Africa.
#16. Which country signed an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a delayed bailout package?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Pakistan
C. France
D. South Africa
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
Pakistan signed an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a deferred bailout package.
#17. The third edition of the Khelo India Winter Games will kick off which state?
A. Telangana
B. Karnataka
C. Jammu and Kashmir
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: C
Description:
The third edition of the Khelo India Winter Games will kick off at Gulmarg in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir.
#18. The ‘Smart Cities Mission’ is an initiative of which Union Ministry?
A. Ministry of Home Affairs.
B. Ministry of Rural Development.
C. Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
D. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
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Answer: D
Description:
The Government of India’s urban renewal program, known as the Smart City Mission, aims to establish smart cities that are sustainable and focused on the needs of citizens. The program is a joint effort between the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and state governments, and it is anticipated that all initiatives in the 22 designated smart cities will be finalized. Within the next three to four months, the remaining 78 smart cities involved in the mission are expected to finish their projects.
#19. ‘India’s First Frozen Lake Marathon’ was held in which State/UT?
A. Telangana
B. Karnataka
C. Ladakh
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: C
Note:
The Union Territory of Ladakh will be hosting India’s inaugural “Frozen-Lake Marathon” at Pangong Tso Lake, taking place at a height of 13,862 feet, covering a total distance of 21 km. The marathon will begin at Lukung and conclude at Man village, with the Indian Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) overseeing the event. The marathon has been dubbed the “last run” to draw attention to climate change.
#20. Which Indian state recently earmarked a budget of Rs 13,000 crore to execute a project aimed at redirecting water accumulated in the Chambal river to different districts?
A. Rajasthan
B. Karnataka
C. Maharashtra
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: Option A
Note:
In the latest state budget, the Rajasthan government has set aside a sum of Rs 13,000 crore to implement the ‘Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project’. The primary goal of this initiative is to redirect surplus water, which accumulates during the monsoon season, from rivers in southern Rajasthan such as Chambal, and its affiliated streams like Kunnu, Parvati, and Kalisindra, to the southern districts of the state.
#21. Which specific Article of the Constitution of India pertains to the appointment of Governors in each state of India?
A. Article 153
B. Article 142
C. Article 52
D. Article 27
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Answer: A
Note:
According to Article 153 of the Constitution of India, the appointment of a Governor for each state is mandated. The President of India, Draupadi Murmu, recently made gubernatorial appointments in 12 states and one union territory, while two incumbent governors resigned from their posts. As a result of the reshuffle, the former Governor of Jharkhand, Ramesh Baish, has been appointed as the Governor of Maharashtra, and the previous Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, BD Mishra, has been designated as the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.
#22. In which nation’s Sand Hills of north central Nebraska was a new variety of quasicrystal found?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Pakistan
C. France
D. USA
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Answer: D
Note:
Possessing the same atomic arrangement as crystals, quasicrystals are distinguished by their complex and non-repeating atomic structure in all directions. Their unconventional structure sets them apart from traditional crystals. A novel quasicrystal exhibiting 12-fold symmetry was discovered in the Sand Hills of north central Nebraska, USA. It’s postulated that the quasicrystal might have formed due to an electrical discharge during a power line failure or a wildfire.
