Stay updated with the latest national and international events with Vajiram and Ravi’s Current Affairs for February 28, 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 28, 2023.
#1. Who launched the ‘Idex Investor Hub’ (IIH), under which India’s leading investors have already pledged more than Rs 200 crore?
A. Rajnath Singh
B. Arun Jaitley
C. Nirmala Sitharaman
D. Narendra Modi
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Answer: Option A
Description:
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the ‘Idex Investor Hub’ (IIH), under which India’s leading investors have already pledged more than Rs 200 crore.
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#2. Which country’s parliament passed a new law allowing gender self-determination?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Spain
C. France
D. South Korea
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
Spanish parliament passed a new law allowing gender self-determination.
#3. Which Indian city ranked as the world’s most polluted city and the second most polluted city for a week between January 29 and February 8, according to IQAir, the Swiss Air Tracking Index?
A. Chennai
B. Visakhapatnam
C. Mumbai
D. New Delhi
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
Mumbai has been ranked as the most polluted city in India and the second most polluted in the world for a week between January 29 and February 8, according to Swiss air tracking index IQAir.
#4. Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated IFFCO’s Nano Urea Liquid Plants at Aonla and Phulpur in which state?
A. Rajasthan
B. Gujarat
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: C
Notes:
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated IFFCO’s Nano Urea Liquid Plants at Aonla and Phulpur in Uttar Pradesh.
#5. David Malpass will step down as World Bank chief before the end of his how many year’s term?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
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Correct Answer: D
Notes:
David Malpass will step down as World Bank chief before the end of his five-year term.
#6. The ICC T20 Women’s World Cup will be held in which country from February 10, 2023?
A. Sri Lanka
B. South Africa
C. Bangladesh
D. Indonesia
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
The ICC T20 Women’s World Cup will be held in South Africa from February 10, 2023.
#7. A resolution was introduced in the U.S. Senate which reaffirmed that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of which country?
A. Sri Lanka
B. China
C. Bangladesh
D. India
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Correct Answer: D
Notes:
A resolution was introduced in the US Senate reaffirming Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India.
#8. PM Modi virtually launched ‘Jal Jan Abhiyan’ in which state?
A. Maharashtra
B. West Bengal
C. Rajasthan
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: C
Note:
PM Modi virtually launched ‘Jal Jan Abhiyan’ in Rajasthan.
#9. India and which country have signed an MoU on visa exemption for diplomatic and official passport holders?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Myanmar
C. Bangladesh
D. Fiji
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Answer: D
Note:
India and Fiji have signed an MoU on visa exemption for diplomatic and official passport holders.
#10. India ranks at which place in the OECD Services Trade Restrictiveness Index?
A. 42nd.
B. 40th
C. 48th
D. 47th
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Answer: D
Note:
India ranks 47th in the OECD Services Trade Restrictiveness Index.
#11. Twelve cheetahs were brought to India from which country on February 18 as part of the cheetah re-introduction program?
A. Sri Lanka
B. South Africa
C. Bangladesh
D. Indonesia
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Answer: B
Note:
Twelve cheetahs were brought to India from South Africa on February 18 as part of the cheetah reintroduction programme.
#12. Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the IFFCO projects in which place?
A. Ahmedabad, Gujarat
B. Jodhpur, Rajasthan
C. Udaipur, Tripura
D. Phulpur, Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D
Notes:
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the IFFCO projects in Aonla and Phulpur.
#13. Which city had the second slowest traffic in the world in 2022 according to TomTom’s report?
A. Chennai
B. Bangalore
C. Kolkata
D. New Delhi
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Answer: B
Note:
Bangalore traffic has made it the second slowest place in the world to drive in 2022, according to the latest report from geolocation technologies specialist TomTom.
#14. Tarkas is a military exercise between India and which country?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Switzerland
C. Spain
D. USA
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Answer: D
Description:
Tarkas is a military exercise between India and the United States. A joint counter-terrorism exercise between the National Security Guard (NSG) and the US Special Operations Force (SOF) concluded in Chennai.
#15. Which country’s total exports recorded a positive growth of 17.33% from April to January?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Switzerland
C. India
D. New Zealand
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Answer: C
Description:
India’s total exports recorded a positive growth of 17.33% from April to January.
#16. Which bank has received the ‘Prathisht Puraskar’ under the ‘Digidhan Award 2021-22’ from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY)?
A. Punjab National Bank
B. Karnataka Bank
C. Bank of Baroda.
D. State Bank of India.
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
Karnataka Bank has received the ‘Prathisht Puraskar’ under the ‘Digidhan Award 2021-22’ from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY).
#17. Which state assembly election recorded 81% polling amidst violence?
A. Telangana
B. Rajasthan
C. Tripura
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: C
Description:
Tripura Assembly polls recorded 81% voter turnout amid violence.
#18. Who was named as the most expensive player in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2023 player auction?
A. Smriti Mandhana.
B. Harmanpreet Kaur.
C. Gurmeet Kaur.
D. Raveena Dhiman.
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Answer: A
Description:
Smriti Mandhana was named as the most expensive player in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2023 player auction.
#19. Global Tourism Resilience Day is celebrated on which date?
A. February 13th.
B. February 14th.
C. February 16th.
D. February 17th.
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Answer: D
Note:
Global Tourism Resilience Day is celebrated on 17 February.
#20. Which bank has launched its private cloud platform ‘Mahabank Nakshatra’ to strengthen its digital infrastructure?
A. Punjab National Bank
B. Bank of Maharashtra
C. Bank of Baroda
D. State Bank of India
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Answer: Option B
Note:
Bank of Maharashtra has launched its private cloud platform ‘Mahabank Nakshatra’ to strengthen the digital infrastructure.
