Stay updated with the latest national and international events with Vajiram and Ravi’s Current Affairs for February 24, 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 24, 2023.
#1. 2023 Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships will kick off in which country?
A. Argentina
B. New Zealand
C. France
D. Dubai
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Answer: Option D
Description:
2023 Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships will kick off in Dubai.
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#2. Papanas temple is located in which state?
A. Maharashtra
B. Gujarat
C. Karnataka
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
Papanas temple is located in Karnataka.
#3. Bihar along with which state have been allocated more towards education?
A. Maharashtra
B. Gujarat
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
Bihar and Chhattisgarh are among the states that have been allocated more towards education.
#4. National School of Drama organizes the annual festival ‘Bharat Rang Mahotsav’ in which city?
A. Hyderabad
B. Bhopal
C. Bangalore.
D. New Delhi
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Answer: D
Notes:
National School of Drama organizes the annual festival ‘Bharat Rang Mahotsav’ in New Delhi.
#5. The Sand Hills in Nebraska where a new type of quasi-crystal was discovered is located in which country?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Switzerland
C. France
D. USA
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Correct Answer: D
Notes:
The Sand Hills in Nebraska where a new type of quasi-crystal was discovered is located in USA.
#6. ‘India’s first Frozen Lake Marathon’ will be held in which state/UT?
A. Maharashtra
B. Ladakh
C. Manipur
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
India’s first Frozen Lake Marathon’ will be held in Ladakh.
#7. The Supreme Court of India upheld the formation of which state delimitation panel?
A. Maharashtra
B. J&K
C. Manipur
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
The Supreme Court of India upheld the formation of the Jammu and Kashmir Delimitation Panel.
#8. Governor of which State, C.V. Will Anand Bose, continue as chancellor of state universities?
A. Maharashtra
B. West Bengal
C. Manipur
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: B
Note:
West Bengal Governor C.V. Anand Bose will continue as chancellor of state universities.
#9. To which profession did the late Javed Khan Amrohi belong?
A. Writer
B. Teacher
C. Actor
D. Songwriter
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Answer: C
Note:
Veteran actor Javed Khan Amrohi of TV show Nukkad has passed away.
#10. After two months below the 6% mark, Indian retail inflation rose to 6.52% in which month?
A. June
B. March
C. January
D. August
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Answer: C
Note:
India’s retail inflation rose to 6.52% in January after two months of falling below the 6% mark.
#11. Sonia Gokani became the first woman Acting Chief Justice in which state?
A. Maharashtra
B. West Bengal
C. Gujarat
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: C
Note:
Sonia Gokani became the first woman Acting Chief Justice of Gujarat.
#12. Which neighboring country of India has partnered with Russia to develop nuclear power?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Myanmar
C. Bangladesh
D. China
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
Myanmar partnered with Russia to develop nuclear power.
#13. International Childhood Cancer Day is celebrated on which date?
A. February 14th.
B. February 12th.
C. February 16th.
D. February 15th.
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Answer: D
Note:
International Childhood Cancer Day is celebrated on 15 February.
#14. Who declared a national state of emergency after Cyclone Gabriel struck?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Switzerland
C. France
D. New Zealand
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Answer: D
Description:
New Zealand declared a national state of emergency after being hit by Cyclone Gabriel.
#15. Who will host the Defense Ministers’ Conclave in Bangalore during Aero India 2023?
A. Rajnath Singh
B. Amit Shah
C. Arun Jaitley
D. Piyush Goyal.
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Answer: A
Description:
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will host the Defense Ministers’ Conclave in Bangalore during Aero India 2023.
#16. February 14 marks the anniversary of the Pulwama attack. The attack took place in which year?
A. 2020
B. 2019
C. 2016
D. 2018
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
February 14 marks the anniversary of the Pulwama attack. The attack took place in 2019.
#17. How many kilometers is the Delhi-Dausa-Lalshot section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
A. 242
B. 240
C. 248
D. 246
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Answer: D
Description:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the 246-km Delhi-Dausa-Lalshot section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway to the nation.
#18. Which state has released Rs 13,000 crore to implement the project of transferring water collected in Chambal river to other districts?
A. Telangana
B. Rajasthan
C. Maharashtra
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: B
Description:
Rajasthan has allocated Rs 13,000 crore to implement the project of transferring water collected in Chambal river to other districts.
#19. Renault-Nissan plans to invest Rs 5,300 crore in Tamil Nadu and will manufacture six new car models at its plant near which city?
A. Chennai
B. Bhopal
C. Bangalore.
D. New Delhi
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Answer: A
Note:
Renault-Nissan plans to invest Rs 5,300 crore in Tamil Nadu and manufacture six new car models at its plant near Chennai.
#20. Which country recently partnered with the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle Joint Business Council?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Switzerland
C. India
D. New Zealand
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Answer: Option C
Note:
India recently partnered with the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle Joint Business Council.
