Stay updated with the latest national and international events with Vajiram and Ravi’s Current Affairs for February 20, 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 20, 2023.
#1. The recent Cyclone ‘Gabriel’ has hit in which country?
A. Argentina
B. New Zealand
C. France
D. USA
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Answer: Option B
Description:
The recent Cyclone ‘Gabriel’ has hit New Zealand.
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#2. President inaugurated the 2nd Indian Rice Congress in which city?
A. Hyderabad
B. Bhopal
C. Cuttack
D. New Delhi
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
The President inaugurated the 2nd Indian Rice Congress in Cuttack, Odisha.
#3. Researchers from which country discovered the invisible galaxy?
A. Argentina
B. New Zealand
C. Italy
D. USA
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
Italian researchers discovered invisible galaxy.
#4. Which State Legal Services Authority conducted the first National Lok Adalat of 2023 across the Union Territory?
A. Maharashtra
B. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Rajasthan
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: B
Notes:
Jammu and Kashmir Legal Services Authority conducted the first National Lok Adalat of 2023 across the Union Territory.
#5. Who launched the ‘Digital Payment Festival’ in New Delhi?
A. Ashwini Vaishnav
B. Amit Shah
C. Nitin Gadkari
D. Nirmala Sitharaman
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Correct Answer: A
Notes:
Ashwini Vaishnav launched the ‘Digital Payment Festival’ in New Delhi.
#6. Which state government in its budget came up with a plan to make all competitive exams free?
A. Maharashtra
B. Gujarat
C. Rajasthan
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
Rajasthan government has introduced a plan in its budget to make all competitive exams free.
#7. Which state police force will be awarded the Presidential Color Award for their distinguished service to the nation?
A. Maharashtra
B. Haryana
C. Manipur
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
Haryana Police Force will be awarded the President’s Color Award for their outstanding service to the nation.
#8. Indian golfer Aditi Ashok won the Ladies Open Golf from which country in 2023?
A. Sri Lanka
B. India
C. France
D. China
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Answer: B
Note:
Indian golfer Aditi Ashok won the Kenya Ladies Open Golf Title in 2023.
#9. Rawatbhatta nuclear power plant is located in which state?
A. Telangana
B. Karnataka
C. Rajasthan
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: C
Note:
Rawatbhatta nuclear power plant is located in Rajasthan.
#10. CP Radhakrishnan has been made governor of which state?
A. Telangana
B. Karnataka
C. Jharkhand
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: C
Note:
CP Radhakrishnan has been made Governor of Jharkhand.
#11. President Draupadi Murmu appointed new governors in how many states?
A. 13
B. 10
C. 11
D. 8
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Answer: A
Note:
President Draupadi Murmu appointed new governors in 13 states.
#12. HAL recently delivered the first advanced light helicopter Mark III to which country?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Mauritius
C. France
D. China
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
HAL recently delivered the first advanced light helicopter Mark III to Mauritius.
#13. Who topped the World Happiness Index 2023?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Finland
C. France
D. China
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Answer: B
Note:
Finland topped the World Happiness Index 2023
#14. The G-20 Empowerment Group meeting was held in which city?
A. Hyderabad
B. Agra
C. Bangalore
D. New Delhi
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Answer: B
Description:
The G-20 Empowerment Group meeting was held in Agra.
#15. Which country’s player Eoin Morgan announced his retirement from all formats of cricket?
A. England
B. Bangladesh
C. France
D. Gambia
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Answer: A
Description:
English player Eoin Morgan announced his retirement from all formats of cricket.
#16. The Coal Ministry will hold an East Zonal Conference on PM-Gati Shakti in which city?
A. Hyderabad
B. Bhopal
C. Bhubaneswar
D. New Delhi
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
The Coal Ministry will hold an East Zonal Conference on PM-Gati Shakti in Bhubaneswar.
#17. ‘Eagle 44 (Oghab 44)’ is which country’s first underground air force base?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Switzerland
C. Iran
D. Ukraine
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Answer: C
Description:
‘Eagle 44 (Oghab 44)’ is Iran’s first underground air force base.
#18. The anti-copy law comes into force in which state?
A. Telangana
B. Karnataka
C. Uttarakhand
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: C
Description:
The anti-copy law comes into force in Uttarakhand.
#19. National Payments Corporation of India was established in which year?
A. 2006
B. 2005
C. 2004
D. 2008
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Answer: D
Note:
National Payments Corporation of India was established in 2008.
#20. Who topped the medal tally with 161 medals in the Khelo India Youth Games-2023?
A. Telangana
B. Karnataka
C. Maharashtra
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: Option C
Note:
Maharashtra topped the medal tally of the Khelo India Youth Games-2023 with a total of 161 medals.
