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#1. Who published new country-specific standards for the manufacture of digital television receivers?
A. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
B. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
C. International Fair Association (IFA).
D. Indian Standards Institute (ISI)
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Answer: Option A
Description:
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released new country-specific standards for the manufacture of digital television receivers.
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#2. Which state did CM MK Stalin launch Start-UpTN Global Tamil Angels Platform, a fundraising platform for the Tamil Diaspora?
A. Kerala
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Uttarakhand
D. Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
Tamil Nadu CMMK Stalin launched the start-up TN Global Tamil Angels Platform, an investment platform for the Tamil Diaspora.
#3. Which cricketer has been signed by ICICI Prudential Life Insurance for “360 Degree Financial Protection Campaign”?
A. Virat Kohli
B. MS Dhoni has MS
C. Surya Kumar Yadav.
D. Gautam Gambhir.
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
Cricketer Surya Kumar Yadav has been signed by ICICI Prudential Life Insurance for its “360-degree financial protection campaign”.
#4. Who won the Adelaide International 2023?
A. Novak Djokovic.
B. Serena Williams.
C. Roger Federalena M
D. Sebastian Corda.
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Answer: A
Notes:
Novak Djokovic beat American Sebastian Corr 6-7 (8), 7-6 (3), 6-4 at the Adelaide International
#5. How much did Canara Bank-led lenders receive as part of their dues from Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS)?
A. 1,899 crore.
B. 1,300 crore.
C. 1200 crore.
D. 1,350 crore.
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
Lenders, led by Canara Bank, received close to Rs 1,300 crore as part of their money from Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS).
#6. Which country’s president visited the U.S-Mexico border for the first time since taking office?
A. U.S.A
B. Uganda.
C. Finland
D. France
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Correct Answer: A
Notes:
U.S. President Biden visited the U.S-Mexico border for the first time since taking office.
#7. Who won the girls U-15 squash title at the British Junior Open tournament in Birmingham?
A. Anand Patel
B. Neha Singh
C. Anahat Singh
D. Ravi Dubey.
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
Anahat Singh won the girls U-15 squash title at the British Junior Open tournament in Birmingham.
#8. In which city will the first education group of G20 countries meet?
A. Ajmer.
B. Bikaner.
C. Chennai.
D. Ahmedabad
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Answer: C
Note:
The first education group of G-20 countries will meet in Chennai.
#9. The town of Joshimath is declared a disaster area in which state?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Tamil Nadu.
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Gujarat
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Answer: A
Note:
Joshimath town in Uttarakhand has been declared a disaster prone area.
#10. In which city did inflation rise 4% for the first time since 1982?
A. London
B. Tokyo
C. Hungary
D. Budapest
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Answer: B
Note:
Inflation in Tokyo rose to 4% for the first time since 1982.
#11. Which state or union territory imposed a temporary ban on plying BS-II petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers?
A. Delhi
B. Maharashtra
C. Gujarat
D. Chandigarh
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Answer: A
Note:
The Delhi government has temporarily banned BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers in the national capital.
#12. Khelo India National Women’s Kho Kho Leagues in which state?
A. Bihar
B. Haryana
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Punjab
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Correct Answer: D
Notes:
Khelo India National Women’s Kho Kho Leagues started in Punjab.
#13. How much are India’s exports with Nepal according to the Union Minister of State for Finance?
A. $14 million.
B. $18 million.
C. $10 million
D. $20 million
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Answer: C
Note:
According to the Union Minister of State for Finance, India’s exports to Nepal are less than $10 million.
#14. Which country is preparing to send 159 containers of ammunition to Ukraine?
A. India
B. Pakistan
C. China
D. Nepal
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Answer: B
Description:
Pakistan plans to send 159 warheads to Ukraine.
#15. Which country will receive $100 million in flood mitigation and recovery assistance from the USA?
A. Afghanistan
B. Bhutan
C. Nepal
D. Pakistan
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Answer: Option D
Description:
From USA Pakistan will get $100 million from USA for flood mitigation and rehabilitation assistance.
#16. In which city will the 83rd All India Presiding Officers (Assembly Speakers) Conference be held?
A. Patna
B. Delhi
C. Jaipur.
D. Faridabad
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
The 83rd All India Presiding Officers (Assembly Speakers) Conference will begin today (January 11) in Jaipur. The two-day conference will be inaugurated by Vice President and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha Jagdeep Dhankhar. The conference will be chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
#17. Who announced an indicative calendar for the issuance of sovereign green bonds?
A. State Bank of India (SBI)
B. ICICI Bank.
C. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
D. Punjab National Bank (PNB)
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Answer: Option C
Description:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced an indicative calendar for the issuance of sovereign green bonds.
#18. Who conducted combat drills around Taiwan for the second time in a month?
A. Cuba
B. Cyprus
C. China
D. Japan
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Answer: Option C
Description:
China held combat drills around Taiwan for the second time in a month.
