Current Affairs Quiz – January, 2023
Sarkari Jobs and Government Job exams often include a significant number of questions from the current affairs section. Staying informed about the latest developments in various fields is not only essential for exam success but also for a well-rounded understanding of the world.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. Aung Suu Kyi is the former leader of which country? | Myanmar |
| 2. Which country commenced its annual war-game ‘Zolfaghar-1401’, in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman? | Iran |
| 3. Which Union Ministry is developing Eco-Parks on reclaimed land and to promote mine tourism? | Mines Ministry |
| 4. Where is the ‘Institute of Veterinary Biological Products (IVBP)’ located? | Lucknow |
| 5. Which sports authority recently introduced ‘Yo-Yo and Dexa Tests’ in team selection criteria? | Cricket |
| 6. Which country inaugurated the Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA), with the support of China? | Nepal |
| 7. Which country has banned most foreigners from buying homes, to tackle housing crunch faced by locals? | China |
| 8. Which institution has listed restrictive norms of Ministries that violate ‘Make in India’ Plan? | DPIIT |
| 9. Which state/ UT launched ‘Legal Aid Defense Counsel System’? | Jammu and Kashmir |
| 10. How many new members have been recently added to the U.N. Security Council in 2023, for a two-year tenure? | Five |
| 11. What is the estimated GDP Growth of India in 2022-23, as per the NSO first advance estimates? | 7 per cent |
| 12. What is the purpose of the ‘Aamantran’ Portal, which was recently launched? | Invitation Management |
| 13. Which city is the host of the India-US Trade Policy Forum Meeting in 2023? | New Delhi |
| 14. ‘Lecanemab’, which was granted approval by the US FDA, is used to treat which disease? | Alzheimer |
| 15. Which country attempted ‘Start Me Up’ mission, its first orbital space launch? | UK |
| 16. India has deployed a women-only platoon of peacekeepers to Abyei UN Mission, located in which country? | South Sudan |
| 17. As per a recent data, which two states were the top investment destinations in the country in 2021-22? | Maharashtra and Gujarat |
| 18. Which Union Ministry issued the ‘Draft Regulation of Common Effluent Treatment Plants Rules, 2022’? | Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change |
| 19. Which country has the world’s most powerful passport, as per the Henley Passport Index 2023? | Japan |
| 20. National Council of Science Museum (NCSM) organised a sky gazing event in which city? | Ladakh |
| 21. ‘Cherchera’ is a traditional festival celebrated in which state? | Odisha |
| 22. Which institution recently released the ‘Survey on dietary supplements’? | FSSAI |
| 23. Which organisation released the ‘Global Risks Report 2023’? | World Economic Forum |
| 24. Which is the first European country to have a Reciprocal Access Agreement with Japan? | Italy |
| 25. Which country declared an end to Ebola virus outbreak after losing 55 lives? | Uganda |
| 26. As per CPCB data, which state was the most polluted place in India in 2022? | New Delhi |
| 27. ‘School of Logistics, Waterways and Communication’ has been inaugurated in which city? | Kochi |
| 28. Vidisha, the first district for deployment of innovative 5G use cases, is located in which state? | Madhya Pradesh |
| 29. Which state/UT suggested the Centre to grant “migrated minority” status? | Jammu and Kashmir |
| 30. Which country assured to cooperate with small and medium enterprises in the state of Kerala? | UAE |
| 31. Shang Juncheng, who was seen in the news recently, plays which sports? | Tennis |
| 32. Which state government is set to divest its 49 percent stake in its Power Generation Corporation? | West Bengal |
| 33. Which Indian child actor won the International Press Academy (IPA) award? | Sunny Pawar |
| 34. ‘Expected loss-based’ and ‘incurred loss’ approach, which are seen in the news, are associated with which institutions? | Insurance Companies |
| 35. Bhopal declaration, which was seen in the news, was launched after which meeting? | SAARC |
| 36. Geotail mission was a joint project of NASA and which country’s space agency? | Japan |
| 37. Which state has rolled out menstrual and maternity leaves for students for the first time in the country? | West Bengal |
| 38. Which country is the host of the Feria Internacional del Turismo (FITUR) international tourism trade fair? | Spain |
| 39. Which country has launched ‘Welcome Corps scheme’, to sponsor refugees seeking sanctuary in the country? | USA |
| 40. Narayanpur left bank canal with modern irrigation system has been inaugurated in which state? | Odisha |
| 41. What is the name of the fifth stealth Scorpene class Submarine, which was recently commissioned into the Indian Navy? | INS Vagir |
| 42. When was the Uttar Pradesh foundation Day celebrated every year? | January 21 |
| 43. Which institution launched ‘She Feeds the World’ program in India to strengthen the role of small-scale women producers? | Mastercard |
| 44. Which institution has proposed to use river names as tag line and branding for its products? | APEDA |
| 45. ‘U-WIN platform’, which was launched recently, is associated with which field? | Entrepreneurship |
| 46. After China, which is the second country in the world to start the ‘trade-plus-one’ (T+1) settlement cycle? | India |
| 47. Which major tech company announced to change its policy to comply with the Competition Commission of India (CCI)’s directives? | Meta |
| 48. What is the name of the first Indian space mission to observe the Sun? | Aditya-L1 |
| 49. US-based Hindenburg Research published a report accusing which business group for stock manipulation? | Adani Group |
| 50. Which state commenced its first survey of migrants? | Uttar Pradesh |