Stay updated with the latest national and international events with Vajiram and Ravi’s Current Affairs for February 21, 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 21, 2023.
#1. Union minister Anurag Thakur hoisted the Formula E championship flag in which city?
A. Hyderabad
B. Bhopal
C. Cuttack
D. New Delhi
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Answer: Option A
Description:
Union minister Anurag Thakur flagged off the Formula E championship in Hyderabad.
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#2. IndusInd Bank Limited is an Indian financial services provider headquartered in which city?
A. Hyderabad
B. Bhopal
C. Mumbai
D. New Delhi
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
IndusInd Bank Limited is an Indian financial services provider headquartered in Mumbai (Maharashtra). IndusInd Bank was inaugurated in April 1994 by then Union Finance Minister Manmohan Singh.
#3. The recently deceased Nandu R Kulkarni was associated with which field?
A. Journalist
B. Writer.
C. Doctor
D. Teacher
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Correct Answer: A
Notes:
Nandu R Kulkarni, bureau chief of Kolkata-based newspaper, the Statesman, died of a heart attack at a hospital. He was 69 years old.
#4. Which country’s President presents Global Best M-GOV to IIT Indore students?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Egypt
C. France
D. China
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Answer: B
Notes:
Egyptian President presents Global Best M-GOV to IIT Indore students.
#5. Which country’s Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh recently arrived in New Delhi on a three-day visit to India?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Vietnam
C. France
D. China
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
Vietnamese Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh recently arrived in New Delhi on a three-day visit to India.
#6. What was the profession of the recently deceased Lalita Lajmi?
A. Writer
B. Painting
C. Doctor
D. Teacher
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
Lalita Lajmi is a recently deceased painter.
#7. India’s largest air quality monitoring network is installed in which city?
A. Hyderabad
B. Mumbai
C. Bhubaneswar
D. New Delhi
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
India’s largest air quality monitoring network is planned for Mumbai, and the project is expected to be completed in the next five years.
#8. According to The Banker’s Top Banking Brands 500 2020 report, which bank records the highest growth in brand value among the top global banks?
A. ICICI
B. SBI
C. IDBI Bank.
D. IndusInd Bank.
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Answer: D
Note:
According to The Banker’s Top 500 Banking Brands 2020 report, IndusInd Bank has recorded the highest growth in brand value among leading global banks.
#9. A strict anti-copying law has come into force in which state?
A. Telangana
B. Uttarakhand
C. Rajasthan
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: B
Note:
A strict anti-copying law has come into force in Uttarakhand.
#10. With which field was the recently deceased Wendell Rodriguez associated?
A. Singer-songwriter.
B. Designer.
C. Journalist
D. Director
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Answer: B
Note:
Wendell Rodriguez, a Goa-based fashion designer and Padma Shri winner who dressed stars like supermodels Mehr Jessia, Lisa Ray and Malaika Arora, passed away at his Goa home. He was 59 years old.
#11. Which countries account for more than 50 per cent of foreign inward remittances to India?
A. Australia, Israel, Iraq and India.
B. US, UAE, UK, and Singapore.
C. Thailand, Vietnam, Canada and Italy.
D. None of the above.
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Answer: B
Note:
US, UAE, UK and Singapore account for more than 50 per cent of foreign inward remittances to India.
#12. World Radio Day is celebrated on which date?
A. February 12th.
B. February 10th.
C. February 13th.
D. February 15th.
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
World Radio Day is celebrated on 13 February.
#13. Which country will send its first female astronaut into space this year?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Saudi Arabia
C. France
D. China
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Answer: B
Note:
Saudi Arabia will send its first female astronaut into space this year.
#14. Which country’s Merkel won the UNESCO Peace Prize in Ivory Coast?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Saudi Arabia
C. France
D. Germany
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Answer: D
Description:
Germany’s Merkel won the UNESCO Peace Prize in Ivory Coast.
#15. In India, National Women’s Day is celebrated on which date?
A. February 12th.
B. February 11th.
C. February 14th.
D. February 13th.
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Answer: D
Description:
In India, National Women’s Day is celebrated on 13 February.
#16. PM Modi on February 16 inaugurated the National Adi Mahotsav in which city?
A. Hyderabad
B. Bhopal
C. Bhubaneswar
D. New Delhi
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Correct Answer: D
Notes:
PM Modi on February 16 inaugurated the National Adi Mahotsav in New Delhi.
#17. Nissan has signed an MoU with which state government?
A. Telangana
B. Karnataka
C. Uttarakhand
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: D
Description:
Automobile manufacturing majors Renault and Nissan have signed a Rs 5,300 crore ($600 million) pact with the Tamil Nadu government under which they will collaborate on six new vehicles for domestic and international customers, including two new all-electric vehicles.
#18. Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu was elected as the 22nd President of which country?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Bangladesh
C. France
D. Germany
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Answer: B
Description:
Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu was elected as the 22nd President of Bangladesh.
#19. India’s first electric AC double decker bus was inaugurated in which city?
A. Hyderabad
B. Mumbai
C. Bhubaneswar
D. New Delhi
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Answer: B
Note:
India’s first electric AC double decker bus was inaugurated in Mumbai.
