Stay updated with the latest national and international events with Vajiram and Ravi’s Current Affairs for February 19, 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 19, 2023.
#1. The President of India inaugurated the 2nd Indian Rice Congress in which city?
A. Hyderabad
B. Bhopal
C. Cuttack
D. New Delhi
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Answer: Option C
Description:
The President of India inaugurated the 2nd Indian Rice Congress in Cuttack.
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#2. Which country planned the Aksai Chin Railway to connect Tibet and Xinjiang?
A. Argentina
B. China
C. France
D. USA
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
China has planned the Aksai Chin Railway to connect Tibet and Xinjiang.
#3. Former Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides will be the next president of which country?
A. Argentina
B. Cyprus
C. France
D. USA
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
Former Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides will be the next president of Cyprus.
#4. Vishwa Bhushan Harichandan will be the next Governor of which state?
A. Maharashtra
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Rajasthan
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: B
Notes:
Vishwa Bhushan Harichandan will be the next Governor of Chhattisgarh.
#5. For the first time, India and the US conducted ‘Exercise Tarkas’ in response to nuclear, chemical, and biological terrorist attacks in which city?
A. Hyderabad
B. Chennai
C. Bangalore.
D. New Delhi
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
For the first time, India and the US conducted ‘Exercise Tarkas’ in response to nuclear, chemical, and biological terrorist attacks in Chennai.
#6. Which country’s team slipped to 55th position in the ICAO aviation safety oversight rankings?
A. Sri Lanka
B. India
C. France
D. China
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
India slipped to 55th position in the ICAO aviation safety oversight rankings.
#7. River Cities Alliance ‘Dhara’ will hold its annual members’ meeting in which city?
A. Hyderabad
B. Bhopal
C. Pune
D. New Delhi
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
River Cities Alliance ‘Dhara’ holding its annual members’ meeting in Pune.
#8. International Epilepsy Day is celebrated on which date?
A. February 14th
B. February 13th
C. February 16th
D. February 15th
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Answer: B
Note:
International Epilepsy Day is celebrated on 13 February.
#9. India was at which position among the countries in the Global Quality Infrastructure Index?
A. 10
B. 8
C. 6
D. 12
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Answer: A
Note:
India was among the top 10 countries in the Global Quality Infrastructure Index.
#10. Which country has acquired $13 billion worth of Russian equipment in the last five years?
A. Sri Lanka
B. India
C. France
D. China
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Answer: B
Note:
India has acquired $13 billion worth of Russian equipment in the last five years.
#11. The National Culture Festival 2023 will kick off in which city?
A. Hyderabad
B. Mumbai
C. Bangalore.
D. New Delhi
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Answer: B
Note:
The National Culture Festival 2023 kicks off in Mumbai.
#12. Who has launched the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle SSLV from Sriharikota for the first time?
A. NASA
B. ISRO
C. DRDO
D. SAARC
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
ISRO has launched the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle SSLV from Sriharikota for the first time.
#13. Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said that AMRITPX will be launched in which year?
A. 2022
B. 2021
C. 2023
D. 2024
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Answer: C
Note:
Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said that AMRITPX will be launched in 2023.
#14. India aims to increase defense exports to how much dollar, a year by 2024-25, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced?
A. $1.5 billion.
B. $1 billion
C. $5 billion
D. $4 billion
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Answer: C
Description:
India aims to increase defense exports to $5 billion a year by 2024-25, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced.
#15. PM Modi inaugurated the Global Investors Summit 2023 of Uttar Pradesh in which city?
A. Hyderabad
B. Lucknow
C. Bangalore.
D. New Delhi
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Answer: B
Description:
PM Modi inaugurated the Global Investors Summit 2023 of Uttar Pradesh in Lucknow.
#16. Who has invited Indian industry players to participate in the development of an indigenous fifth generation fighter jet, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)?
A. NASA
B. ISRO
C. DRDO
D. SAARC
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
The DRDO invited Indian industry players to participate in the development of an indigenous fifth generation fighter jet, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).
#17. Ravichandran Ashwin won the title as the second fastest cricketer in the world with how many wickets in 89 Tests?
A. 450
B. 420
C. 430
D. 440
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Answer: A
Description:
Ravichandran Ashwin won the title as the second fastest cricketer in the world with 450 wickets in 89 Tests.
#18. India’s first high-grade lithium reserves were discovered in which state?
A. Telangana
B. Karnataka
C. Jammu and Kashmir
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: C
Description:
The country’s first high-grade lithium reserves were discovered in Jammu and Kashmir.
#19. The 14th Aero India Festival will be held from February 13 to 17 in which city?
A. Hyderabad
B. Bhopal
C. Bangalore
D. New Delhi
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Answer: C
Note:
The 14th Aero India Festival will be held from February 13 to 17 in Bangalore.
