Current Affairs Quiz 22th January 2023
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Question 1:
Who will be the chief guest at India’s Republic Day celebrations in 2023?
A) President of China
B) President of Russia
C) President of USA
D) President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, will be the honored guest at India’s Republic Day celebrations in 2023.
Question 2:
What is notable about the Civil Court station of the Pune Metro?
A) It is above ground.
B) It will be the smallest station in the Pune Metro system.
C) It will be Asia’s deepest underground station.
D) It is the first-ever metro station in Pune.
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Civil Court station of the Pune Metro will be Asia’s deepest underground station, at 33.1 metres (108.59 feet) below ground.
Question 3:
Where does India rank on the Global Firepower Index 2023?
A) First
B) Third
C) Fourth
D) Fifth
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: India is ranked fourth on the Global Firepower Index 2023.
Question 4:
Which country has been predicted by the World Bank to have the worst economy in South Asia in 2023?
A) India
B) Bangladesh
C) Pakistan
D) Sri Lanka
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: According to a World Bank analysis, Pakistan is predicted to have the worst economy in South Asia in 2023.
Question 5:
Which institution was responsible for the development of the BharOS mobile operating system?
A) Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
B) Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
C) Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
D) Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The BharOS mobile operating system was developed by a team incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology in Madras.
Question 6:
Who recently announced their retirement from all forms of cricket?
A) Jacques Kallis
B) Dinesh Ramdin
C) Ben Stokes
D) Hashim Amla
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: South African cricketer Hashim Amla announced his retirement from all forms of the sport.
Question 7:
Which cricketer is the second-highest run-scorer in South Africa’s Test history?
A) Faf du Plessis
B) Hashim Amla
C) AB de Villiers
D) Jacques Kallis
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Hashim Amla is the second-highest run-scorer in South Africa’s Test history, second only to Jacques Kallis.
Question 8:
Who among the following athletes has not recently retired?
A) Gareth Bale
B) Hugo Lloris
C) Ben Stokes
D) Eoin Morgan
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Ben Stokes has not been listed as having recently retired among the provided options.
