Vajiram and Ravi Current Affairs: February 17, 2023

Answer: Option D

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Dr. ABK Prasad has been nominated for the PCI Excellence in Journalism Award 2020.

Correct Answer: D
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The 11th India-Mongolia Joint Working Group meeting was held in New Delhi.

Correct Answer: B

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Moldovan Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilita resigned from her post.

Answer: B

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All India Radio has announced that it will start broadcasting in local languages ​​in the tribal Bastar region of Chhattisgarh.

Correct Answer: C
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RBI has issued a notice to financial institutions and NPCI to issue UPI to foreigners.

Correct Answer: A

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South Africa declared a state of emergency due to severe power shortages.

Correct Answer: A
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Sky Air has launched India’s first traffic management system for drones.

Answer: A

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 Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur flagged off the Formula E championship in Hyderabad.

Answer: B

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) revised the government securities market hours from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Answer: B

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Gender Balance Forum and Women in Government forum will be held in Dubai.

Answer: B

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The High Commission of India has decided to celebrate the Subarno Jayanti-ICCR scholarship program in Bangladesh.

Correct Answer: D

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So far this fiscal year, gross direct tax collection has increased by 24% to Rs 15.67 trillion, according to the finance ministry.

Answer: D

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The annual celebrations to mark the 200th birth anniversary of Maharishi Dayananda Saraswati have begun in Delhi.

Answer: B

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Rakhi Kapoor won the Golden Book Award 2023 for Book ‘Now Breathing’.

Answer: A

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Keoladeo National Park, which is also known as the Bharatpur bird sanctuary and is a World Heritage site, may soon house a new attraction proposed by the Rajasthan state forest department. The Wetland Ex-Situ Conservation Establishment (WESSE) is intended to display a variety of wetland species, such as rhinos, water buffalo, crocs, dolphins, and exotic animals. The French government’s AfD has agreed to provide funding of up to £1,200m for eight years. However, experts are expressing concerns about the potential impact of the zoo’s introduction to a significant location for migratory creatures.

Correct Answer: C

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The President of India, Draupadi Murmu, has recently undertaken the task of appointing governors for twelve states and one union territory. Along with this, she has also accepted the resignations of two governors, namely Bhagat Singh Koshyari of Maharashtra and Radha Krishnan Mathur of Ladakh. As a result of these changes, Jharkhand Governor Ramesh Bais has been designated as the new Governor of Maharashtra, while the position of Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh has been handed over to Brigadier BD Mishra (retd), who was previously serving as the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh.

Answer: A

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The Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot, has revealed a significant financial package aimed at easing the impact of inflation on the state’s citizens. The budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year includes a relief package worth Rs 19,000 crore. The primary objective of this package is to provide much-needed assistance to those who are suffering from rising prices. Among the measures included in the package are monthly food packets that will be distributed free of charge to impoverished families, LPG cylinders that will be made available for Rs 500 as part of the Ujjwala scheme, and free electricity of up to 100 units per month for domestic consumers. Additionally, the coverage amount has been increased from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 25 lakh.

Answer: D

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Dubai is currently hosting the World Government Summit 2023, where Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the Crown Prince of Dubai, presided over the ceremony honoring the winners of the Global Government Excellence Award. The award is bestowed upon government officials, initiatives, and practices from around the world that are deemed to be exemplary. On the final day of the World Government Summit, the spotlight will be on billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, who is set to make an appearance.

Answer: B

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The third meeting of the ASEAN Digital Ministers (ADGMIN) with India was conducted virtually, with the event being co-chaired by India and the Philippines. During the meeting, the India-ASEAN Digital Work Plan 2023 was formulated and adopted. This plan outlines a strategic framework for cooperation and collaboration between the two parties in the realm of digital technology.

Last year, 2022, marked the 30th anniversary of ASEAN-India dialogue relations, which was celebrated as the ASEAN India Friendship Year. The theme for this event was “Synergy Towards a Sustainable Digital Future.” It aimed to highlight the shared commitment of both parties towards developing and implementing sustainable digital technologies that would have a positive impact on society and the economy.