Stay updated with the latest national and international events with Vajiram and Ravi’s Current Affairs for February 22-23, 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 22-23, 2023.
#1. Aravali Biodiversity Park was designated by IUCN in which city?
A. Hyderabad
B. Bhopal
C. Gurugram
D. New Delhi
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Answer: Option C
Description:
The Aravali Biodiversity Park is an IUCN World Heritage Site in Gurugram.
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#2. Which country’s prime minister inaugurated the ‘Ekuse Boy Mela’?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Egypt
C. Bangladesh
D. China
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the ‘Ekuse Boy Mela’
#3. International Day of the Humane Fraternity is celebrated on which date?
A. February 10th.
B. February 4th.
C. February 12th.
D. February 6th
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
International Day of the Humane Fraternity is celebrated on February 4th.
#4. Which nation welcomed the Year of the Tiger as host of the Winter Olympics?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Egypt
C. France
D. China
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Answer: D
Notes:
China welcomed the Year of the Tiger as host of the Winter Olympics.
#5. Which country will be the theme country at the 2025 Madrid International Book Fair?
A. Sri Lanka
B. India
C. France
D. China
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
India will be the theme country for the 2025 Madrid International Book Fair.
#6. K.V. Tirumales belong to which profession who passed away?
A. Writer
B. Painting
C. Doctor
D. Teacher
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Correct Answer: A
Notes:
K.V. Tirumales is a famous writer who passed away.
#7. World Cancer Day is celebrated on which date?
A. February 10th.
B. February 4th.
C. February 12th.
D. February 6th
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
World Cancer Day is celebrated on February 4th.
#8. Which country regained its top spot as India’s trade partner in 2021?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Saudi Arabia
C. France
D. USA
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Answer: D
Note:
United States regained its top spot as India’s trade partner in 2021.
#9. Which country removed the British monarchy from their banknotes?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Saudi Arabia
C. France
D. Australia
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Answer: D
Note:
Australia took the British monarchy off its bank notes.
#10. Which state Cabinet has approved a floriculture mission with an investment of Rs 150 crore to cover 20,000 farmers?
A. Telangana
B. Karnataka
C. Assam
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: C
Note:
Assam Cabinet has approved a floriculture mission with an investment of Rs 150 crore to cover 20,000 farmers.
#11. Exim Bank has extended a $500 million credit line to which country?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Saudi Arabia
C. France
D. Australia
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Answer: A
Note:
Exim Bank has extended a $500 million credit line to Sri Lanka.
#12. Who initiated the G20 cyber security exercises and drills?
A. Naresh Malhotra
B. Rajpal Singh Yadav.
C. Siddhant Bhardwaj.
D. Alkesh Kumar Sharma.
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Correct Answer: D
Notes:
Alkesh Kumar Sharma inaugurated the G-20 Cyber Security Exercise and Drill.
#13. Who was the recipient of the prestigious FIH President’s Award during the finals of the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023?
A. CM Naveen Patnaik
B. Tayyab Ikram, FIH President
C. VK Pandian, Secretary to the Chief Minister of Odisha
D. None of the above
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Answer: C
Note:
In the Bhubaneswar-Rourkela Finals of the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023, who was bestowed with the FIH President’s Award. It was none other than VK Pandian, Secretary to the Chief Minister of Odisha.
#14. Who has been appointed as the new chairman of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India?
A. Ajay Verma.
B. Ravi Mittal.
C. Pramod Sharma.
D. Sunil Mishra.
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Answer: B
Description:
Ravi Mittal has been appointed as the new chairman of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India.
#15. Who canceled the license of Independence Co-operative Bank Ltd. of Nashik?
A. R.B.I
B. S.B.I
C. PNB
D. B.O.B
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Answer: A
Description:
RBI canceled the license of Nashik’s Independence Co-operative Bank Limited.
#16. Who was nominated for this year’s Laura World Breakthrough Award?
A. Bajrang Punia.
B. Mirbai Chanu.
C. Ravi Kumar Dahiya.
D. Neeraj Chopra.
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Correct Answer: D
Notes:
Neeraj Chopra was nominated for this year’s Laura World Breakthrough Award.
