Current Affairs Quiz 23th January 2023
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Question 1:
What is the projected growth of India’s per capita income by 2030, according to a research report by Standard Chartered Bank?
A) 50%
B) 60%
C) 80%
D) 70%
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The correct answer is D. The research report by Standard Chartered Bank suggests that India’s per capita income is likely to grow around 70% by 2030, reaching 4,000 dollars from the current level of 2,450 dollars.
Question 2:
Which Indian state currently holds the top spot in per capita income rankings?
A) Karnataka
B) Telangana
C) Kerala
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The correct answer is B. Telangana currently holds the top spot in per capita income rankings with ₹2,75,443 (equivalent to 3,360).
Question 1:
Which district in India is the first to offer identification papers to all native individuals?
A) Kakinada
B) Thondarandu
C) Wayanad
D) Cuttack
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Wayanad district in Kerala is the first in India to provide identification documents to all native individuals as part of the ABCD campaign.
Question 2:
Where is the world’s largest travel trade show, FITUR, located?
A) New Delhi
B) Kerala
C) Madrid
D) Kakinada
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Indian Ministry of Tourism is presenting at FITUR in Madrid, which is the world’s largest travel trade show.
Question 3:
Which day celebrates the birthday of Indian freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose?
A) Parakram Diwas
B) Swatantra Diwas
C) Desh Prem Diwas
D) Netaji Jayanti
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: January 23, the birthday of Indian freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, is celebrated as Parakram Diwas.
Question 4:
Where was the ‘AMPHEX 2023’ military exercise of the Indian Navy held?
A) Kerala
B) Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
C) Cuttack, Odisha
D) Delhi
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Indian Navy conducted the ‘AMPHEX 2023’ amphibious exercise in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.
Question 5:
Who received the award for “the most distinguished scientist of the year 2022” during the Indian Achievers Award ceremony?
A) Dr. Sanduk Ruit
B) Harish Damodaran
C) Anurag Thakur
D) J R Vishnu Prasad
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: J R Vishnu Prasad was honored as “the most distinguished scientist of the year 2022” during the Indian Achievers Award ceremony.
Question 6:
Which award did Dr. Sanduk Ruit, an ophthalmologist from Nepal, receive from Bahrain?
A) Golden Kailasha Award
B) Padma Shri Award
C) ISA Award for Service to Humanity
D) Asian Game Changer Award
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Dr. Sanduk Ruit received Bahrain’s highest civilian honor, the ISA Award 202122 for Service to Humanity.
Question 7:
Who was the Indian Ambassador represented at FITUR in Madrid?
A) R Vishnu Prasad
B) Harish Damodaran
C) Anurag Thakur
D) Dinesh K. Patnaik
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Indian Embassy in Spain was represented by the Indian Ambassador, Dinesh K. Patnaik, at FITUR in Madrid.
