Current Affairs Quiz 16th January 2023
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Question 1:
Who won the title of “Miss USA” during the 71st Miss Universe pageant?
A) Amanda Dudamel
B) Andrena Martínez
C) R’Bonney Gabriel
D) SS Rajamouli
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: R’Bonney Gabriel was declared the winner of the “Miss USA” title during the 71st Miss Universe pageant held in New Orleans.
Question 2:
Who won the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series in 2023?
A) Bob Odenkirk
B) Brendan Fraser
C) Daniel Kwan
D) Daniel Scheinert
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Bob Odenkirk was awarded the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Actor for his performance in the drama series “Better Call Saul”.
Question 3:
Which application was awarded by the Digital Networking and Publishing Association for ‘Great Digital Media Use’ in the category of Economic System Modifications?
A) DIKSHA
B) CAMPA
C) CoWIN Health App
D) PMJDY
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The PMJDY (Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana) was recognized by the DNPA for its contributions to Economic System Modifications.
Question 4:
Where was Mukarram Jah Bahadur, the eighth Nizam of Hyderabad, laid to rest?
A) Hyderabad
B) France
C) Istanbul
D) Delhi
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Mukarram Jah Bahadur, the eighth Nizam of Hyderabad, was laid to rest in Istanbul, Turkey.
Question 5:
What is the theme for the 53rd annual gathering of the World Economic Forum in 2023?
A) Challenges in a Digital Age
B) The New Economic Order
C) Cooperation in a Fragmented World
D) Global Economic Prospects
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The theme for the 53rd annual gathering of the World Economic Forum in 2023 is ‘Cooperation in a Fragmented World’.
Question 6:
By 2023, how many Doppler Weather Radar systems will India have incorporated, as per the statement by Dr. Jitendra Singh?
A) 15
B) 37
C) 25
D) 53
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: As per Dr. Jitendra Singh’s statement, by 2023, India would have increased the number of radar stations from 15 in 2013 to 37.
