Stay updated with the latest national and international events with Vajiram and Ravi’s Current Affairs for February 18, 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 18, 2023.
#1. The 12th World Hindi Conference will be held in which country from February 15 to 17, 2023?
A. Argentina
B. New Zealand
C. France
D. Fiji
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Answer: Option D
Description:
The 12th World Hindi Conference will be held in Fiji from February 15 to 17, 2023.
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#2. A new species of voiceless frog called the Ukaguru Spiny-throated Reed Frog was recently discovered in which country?
A. Argentina
B. New Zealand
C. France
D. Tanzania
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Correct Answer: D
Notes:
A new species of voiceless frog called the Ukaguru Spiny-throated Reed Frog was recently discovered in Tanzania.
#3. World Unity Day is celebrated on which date every year?
A. February 10th.
B. February 11th.
C. February 05th.
D. February 08th.
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
World Unity Day is celebrated on February 11 every year.
#4. Approximately what percentage of the world’s natural wetlands disappeared between 1700 and 2020?
A. 22
B. 15
C. 20
D. 18
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Answer: C
Notes:
About 20% of the world’s natural wetlands were disappeared between 1700 and 2020.
#5. Which country’s World Cup skiing medalist Elena Fancini has passed away?
A. Argentina
B. New Zealand
C. Italy
D. Tanzania
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
Italian World Cup skiing medalist Elena Fancini has died.
#6. ADB has approved a $130 million loan to promote horticulture in which state?
A. Maharashtra
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
ADB has approved a $130 million loan to promote horticulture in Himachal Pradesh.
#7. Appasaheb Dharmadhikari has been honored with the Maharashtra Bhushan Award for the year 2022. He belongs to which profession?
A. Singer
B. Writer
C. Doctor
D. Historian
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Correct Answer: D
Notes:
Appasaheb Dharmadhikari has been honored with the Maharashtra Bhushan Award for the year 2022. He is a historian.
#8. Who leads the International Biofuels Alliance?
A. India, Germany and France.
B. India, Brazil and USA
C. USA, Bhutan, India
D. Brazil, UAE, Nepal
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Answer: B
Note:
India, Brazil and the USA lead the International Biofuels Alliance.
#9. The State of the Union (SOTU) address is in which country?
A. Sri Lanka
B. USA
C. France
D. China
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Answer: B
Note:
The State of the Union (SOTU) address is in the United States.
#10. The President accepted the resignation of Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and who has been appointed as the new Governor?
A. C.P. Radhakrishnan
B. Ramesh Bias
C. Anandiben Patel
D. Swaraj khan
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Answer: B
Note:
The President accepted the resignation of Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and appointed Ramesh Bais as the new Governor.
#11. The Jaffna Cultural Center (JCC), built with grant assistance from the Government of which country, was dedicated to the public?
A. Sri Lanka
B. India
C. France
D. China
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Answer: B
Note:
The Jaffna Cultural Center (JCC), built with grant assistance from the Government of India, was dedicated to the public.
#12. Senior IAS officer Pandorang Kondabarao Paul was appointed as the Chief Electoral Officer of which state/UT?
A. Telangana
B. Karnataka
C. Jammu and Kashmir
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
Senior IAS officer Pandurang Kondabarao Paul was appointed as the Chief Electoral Officer of Jammu and Kashmir.
#13. Who is the first Indian captain to score a century in all formats?
A. MS Dhoni
B. Virat Kohli
C. Rohit Sharma.
D. Sachin Tendulkar.
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Answer: C
Note:
Rohit Sharma is the first Indian captain to score a century in all formats.
#14. The Visva-Bharati University, which was recently in the news, is located in which state?
A. Telangana
B. Karnataka
C. West Bengal
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: C
Description:
The Visva-Bharati University, which was recently in the news, is located in West Bengal.
#15. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $130 million (over Rs 1,072 crore) loan to boost agricultural production and farmers’ incomes in which state?
A. Telangana
B. Karnataka
C. Punjab
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: C
Description:
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $130 million (over Rs 1,072 crore) loan to boost agricultural production and farmers’ incomes in Punjab.
#16. Section 133A of the IT Act, seen in the news, was used in the survey in which office?
A. BBC
B. Oxfam International.
C. Thomas Reuters.
D. Amnesty International.
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Correct Answer: A
Notes:
At BBC offices, surveys have been initiated by the IT department in accordance with Section 133A and other provisions of the IT Act, 1961. Authorized officers are permitted to enter and examine any location where business, professional or charitable activities take place in their jurisdiction, and are empowered to scrutinize accounting books, documents, stock, cash, and other assets to gather undisclosed information as per the Act.
#17. Which state recently approved the competitive examination ordinance, to prevent unfair methods in recruitment?
A. Telangana
B. Karnataka
C. Uttarakhand
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: C
Description:
Recently, the state government sanctioned the Uttarakhand Competitive Examinations (Measures for Control and Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Ordinance, 2023. The primary objective of the ordinance is to deter malpractices that disrupt the competitive examination process. The legislation contains strict measures to curb cheating, including hefty fines of up to Rs 10 crore and a sentence of life imprisonment for those convicted of the offense.
#18. Article 93 of the Constitution of India seen in the news relates to the appointment of which office?
A. Judge of the Supreme Court.
B. Governor
C. Deputy Speaker of the Rajya Sabha.
D. Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
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Answer: D
Description:
The election of the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha is prescribed under Article 93 of the Constitution of India. This official holds the second-highest position in the lower house of parliament. However, the Center and five states, namely Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand, were recently served notices by the Supreme Court for not appointing a Deputy Speaker yet.
#19. Which Union Ministry published the ‘Draft Geo-Heritage Sites and Geo-Relics Bill’?
A. Ministry of Mines.
B. Ministry of Tourism.
C. Ministry of Home Affairs.
D. Ministry of Culture.
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Answer: A
Note:
The Ministry of Mines recently made public the draft Geo-Heritage Sites and Geo-Relics (Preservation and Maintenance) Bill for feedback. The proposed law lays out provisions for the identification, safeguarding, and conservation of nationally significant geo-heritage sites and geo-relics. Its objective is to stimulate research, education, and awareness of these unique locations.
#20. The Sauer Revolution seen in the news is associated with which country?
A. Sri Lanka
B. India
C. France
D. Afghanistan
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Answer: Option D
Note:
In 1978, the People’s Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA) instigated the Saur Revolution, aiming to depose Afghan President Mohammad Daud Khan, who had established an authoritarian one-party regime. The April Revolution, as it is also called, sought to implement socialism in Afghanistan and led to the formation of a new socialist government with strong links to the USSR.
