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Current Affairs Quiz 20th January 2023

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Question 1:
Which country is set to provide $100 million to the Maldives for infrastructure projects?

A) Japan

B) Australia

C) India

D) China

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

  • Explanation: As stated in the news, India will provide $100 million to the Maldives for infrastructure projects.

Question 2:
Who won the 14th CEC Ice Hockey Cup 2023 in the men’s category?

A) Down Hill Kargil

B) Humas Warriors Drass

C) Friends Pashkum

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D) Wakha Mulbekh

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

  • Explanation: Friends Pashkum defeated Humas Warriors Drass to win the men’s category of the 14th CEC Ice Hockey Cup 2023.

Question 3:
Who recently resigned from the position of President in Vietnam?

A) Pham Minh Chinh

B) Nguyen Xuan Phuc

C) Jacinda Ardern

D) Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

  • Explanation: As mentioned in the news, Nguyen Xuan Phuc, the president of Vietnam, has tendered his resignation.

Question 4:
Which world leader recently decided not to run for re-election and resigned as prime minister?

A) Jacinda Ardern

B) Nguyen Xuan Phuc

C) Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

D) Gen. Manoj Pande

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

  • Explanation: Jacinda Ardern has announced her decision not to run for re-election and will resign as the prime minister of New Zealand.

Question 5:
What was the purpose of ‘Sainya Ranakshetram 2.0’ held by the Defence Army?

A) Enhance naval capabilities

B) Develop advanced weaponry

C) Address cyber challenges

D) Upgrade military infrastructure

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

  • Explanation: The purpose of ‘Sainya Ranakshetram 2.0’ was to find answers to cyber challenges and accelerate the time it takes to develop solutions in the field of cybersecurity.

Question 6:
Which joint mission by NASA and JAXA has been concluded after three decades in orbit?

A) Astro-Link

B) Geotail

C) MagnetoSphere

D) TerraOrb

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

  • Explanation: The collaborative project between NASA and JAXA named ‘Geotail’ has concluded after 30 years in orbit.

Question 7:
What was Lakshmi Vishwanathan primarily known for?

A) Astrophysicist

B) Bharatanatyam dancer and teacher

C) Environmentalist

D) Politician

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

  • Explanation: Lakshmi Vishwanathan was a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer and teacher.
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