16th February, 2023
Q1. Which ministry of India launched the ‘Khanan Prahari’ Mobile App to Curb Illegal Mining?
(a) Ministry of Transport and Highways
(b) Ministry of Coal
(c) Ministry of Trade and Commerce
(d) Ministry of Steel
(e) Ministry of Cooperation
Ans.(b)
Sol. Ministry of Coal Launched ‘Khanan Prahari’ Mobile App to Curb Illegal
Mining.
Q2. Students from which educational institute from India was Awarded Global Best M-GOV Awards?
(a) IIT Madras
(b) Lovely Professional University
(c) Manipal University
(d) IIT Indore
(e) Jamia Millia Islamia
Ans.(d)
Sol. IIT Indore Students Awarded with Global Best M-GOV Awards by Egyptian President.
Q3. Namami Gange Programme was launched in which year to rejuvenate River Ganga and its tributaries?
(a) 2011
(b) 2014
(c) 2015
(d) 2017
(e) 2020
Ans.(b)
Sol. Namami Gange Programme was launched from June 2014 till 31st March 2021 to rejuvenate River Ganga and its tributaries.
Q4. Who joined as the team mentor of Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Women’s Premier League?
(a) Sania Mirza
(b) P.T Usha
(c) Anju Bobby
(d) Jhulam Goswami
(e) Mithali Raj
Ans.(a)
Sol. Sania Mirza has joined in as mentor of Royal Challengers Bangalore for the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL), to be played in Mumbai from March 4 to 26.
Q5. When was the first Childhood Cancer International day observed?
(a) 2020
(b) 2021
(c) 1999
(d) 1994
(e) 1990
Ans.(d)
Sol. The first Childhood Cancer International day was observed in 1994.
Q6. ______, a Bengaluru-based start-up has delivered SWARM drones to Indian Army, which makes the Army the first major armed force in the world to operationalize these high-density SWARM drones.
(a) Defence Research and Development Organization
(b) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
(c) Indian Council of Agricultural Research
(d) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
(e) NewSpace Research
Ans.(e)
Sol. NewSpace Research, a Bengaluru-based start-up has delivered SWARM drones to Indian Army, which makes the Army the first major armed force in the world to operationalize these high-density SWARM drones.
Q7. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has presented the President’s Colour to which state police in recognition of its exceptional service?
(a) Odisha
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Punjab
(d) Haryana
(e) Rajasthan
Ans.(d)
Sol. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has presented the President’s Colour to Haryana Police in recognition of its exceptional service.
Q8. Which of the following countries will automatically qualify for the 2026 FIFA
World Cup?
(a) Mexico, Canada, U.S
(b) Netherlands, Qatar, Mexico
(c) Canada, Mexico, Denmark
(d) Denmark, France, Belgium
(e) Portugal, Mexico, Spain
Ans.(a)
Sol. The U.S. men’s national team, Mexico and Canada, will automatically qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Q9. Which continent is set to use half of the world’s electricity by 2025?
(a) America
(b) Asia
(c) Africa
(d) Europe
(e) Australia
Ans.(b)
Sol. Asia is set to use half of the world’s electricity by 2025.
Q10. Which states in India allocated the most proportion of their budget towards education in FY23?
(a) Odisha and Kerala
(b) West Bengal and Odisha
(c) Chhattisgarh and Bihar
(d) Maharashtra and Bihar
(e) Madhya Pradesh and Bihar
Ans.(c)
Sol. Chhattisgarh and Bihar allocated the most proportion of their budget towards education in FY23.
Q11. Which airlines in India are set to buy 220 Boeing planes for $34 billion?
(a) Air India
(b) IndiGo
(c) Vistara
(d) Go First
(e) Akasa Air
Ans.(a)
Sol. Air India to buy 220 Boeing planes for $34 billion.
Q12. Which organization launched its second global hackathon – ‘HARBINGER 2023 – Innovation for Transformation’ with the theme ‘Inclusive Digital Services’?
(a) SEBI
(b) Indian Institute of Banking and Finance
(c) State Bank of India
(d) Reserve bank of India
(e) Bank of India
Ans.(d)
Sol. The Reserve Bank announced its second global hackathon – ‘HARBINGER 2023 – Innovation for Transformation’ with the theme ‘Inclusive Digital Services’.
Q13. Science Center and Planetarium to be constructed in which state?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Punjab
(d) Odisha
(e) Tamil Nadu
Ans.(a)
Sol. Science Center and Planetarium to be constructed in Kota, Rajasthan.
Q14. According to the Finance Ministry, Gross direct tax collections grew ______ to Rs 15.67 lakh crore so far this fiscal.
(a) 10%
(b) 15%
(c) 20%
(d) 24%
(e) 30%
Ans.(d)
Sol. Gross direct tax collections grew 24% to Rs 15.67 lakh crore so far this fiscal, the finance ministry said. After adjusting for refunds, the net direct tax collection stood at Rs 12.98 lakh crore, a growth of 18.40%.
Q15. What is the theme of International Childhood Cancer Day?
(a) We can. I can.
(b) I Am and I Will
(c) ’26 years of Care, Compassion and Commitment
(d) Better Survival
(e) Through your hands
Ans.(d)
Sol. The three-year campaign for International Childhood Cancer Day began in 2021 and will conclude in 2023. The theme for the three-year campaign is ‘Better Survival’.
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