Current Affairs Quiz 11th January 2023
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Question 1:
Which song from the movie “RRR” won the 2023 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song?
A) Kantara
B) Naatu Naatu
C) Gangubai Kathiawadi
D) The Chello Show
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The song “Naatu Naatu” from the movie “RRR,” composed by MM Keeravaani, won the 2023 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song.
Question 2:
Which Indian movie directed by Vivek Agnihotri made the Oscars shortlist for 2023?
A) Gangubai Kathiawadi
B) The Chello Show
C) RRR
D) The Kashmir Files
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: “The Kashmir Files” directed by Vivek Agnihotri made the Oscars shortlist for 2023.
Question 3:
Who was honored with the Patangrao Kadam Prize for their efforts against the Covid19 virus?
A) Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla
B) Dr. Tapan Saikia
C) Aparna Sen
D) Adar Poonawalla
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute of India, was honored with the Patangrao Kadam Prize for his efforts against the Covid19 virus.
Question 4:
Which state in India has announced that it would be the first in the country to make its entire banking system online?
A) Maharashtra
B) Odisha
C) Kerala
D) Assam
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Kerala’s Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced that Kerala would be the first state in India to make its entire banking system online.
Question 5:
Who recently equaled Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 20 ODI centuries on Indian soil?
A) Rishabh Pant
B) Rohit Sharma
C) MS Dhoni
D) Virat Kohli
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Former Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli struck 20 hundreds in One Day Internationals on Indian soil, matching Sachin Tendulkar’s record.
Question 6:
‘Veer Guardian2023’ is the firstever air combined exercise between India and which country?
A) Nepal
B) Malaysia
C) Japan
D) United States
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: ‘Veer Guardian2023’ is the firstever air combined exercise between India and Japan, with exercises taking place at the Hyakuri Air Base and the Iruma air base in Japan.
Question 7:
Who was appointed as NASA’s new top technologist in January 2023?
A) Lal
B) A C Charania
C) Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla
D) Administrator Nelson
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: A C Charania, an IndianAmerican aeronautical engineer, was appointed as NASA’s new top technologist on January 3, 2023.