Current Affairs Quiz 12th February 2023
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Question 1:
Who was recently elected as the President of Cyprus?
A) Andreas Mavroyiannis
B) Nikos Christodoulides
C) Bhagat Singh Koshyari
D) Droupadi Murmu
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Nikos Christodoulides, the former Foreign Minister of Cyprus, has been chosen as the country’s new president, succeeding in his electoral battle against Andreas Mavroyiannis.
Question 2:
Which renowned American composer, credited with classics like ‘I Say a Little Prayer,’ recently departed?
A) Elton John
B) Paul McCartney
C) Billy Joel
D) Burt Bacharach
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The celebrated American songwriter and pianist, Burt Bacharach, passed away at the age of 94. He has composed over 500 iconic songs during his career, one of which includes the hit ‘I Say a Little Prayer.’
Question 3:
At which venue was the Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge inaugurated?
A) M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd in Bangalore
B) M/s Naval Tech Pvt Ltd in Chennai
C) M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd in Thane
D) M/s Marine Yards Pvt Ltd in Mumbai
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Indian Navy announced the launch of the Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, Yard 125 (LSAM 15), at M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd located in Thane.
Question 4:
Who among the following was not recently instated as a governor in India?
A) C.P. Radhakrishnan in Jharkhand
B) Gulab Chand Kataria in Assam
C) Lt. General Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik in Tamil Nadu
D) Justice (Retd.) S. Abdul Nazeer in Andhra Pradesh
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Lt. General Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik was bestowed with the governorship of Arunachal Pradesh and not Tamil Nadu.
Question 5:
From which position did India elevate to the 55th rank in the ICAO Aviation Safety Oversight Ranking?
A) 85th
B) 112th
C) 67th
D) 99th
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: As per information released by the DGCA, India witnessed a substantial improvement in the ICAO’s aviation safety oversight rankings, advancing from the 112th position to occupy the 55th spot.
