Monthly Current Affairs: February 2023

Which of the following countries emerged as India's largest export destination during the April-December period of FY2022-23?

As per Bloomberg Billionaires Index in January 2023, Gautam Adani secured which rank among global billionaires?

As per the IMF’s World Economic Outlook update in January 2023, what is the estimated economic growth rate in India in 2023?

India ranks at which place globally with respect to the net gain in average annual forest area between 2010 and 2020?

Which of the following cities is the new capital of Andhra Pradesh?

Which of the following states is the host of the fifth edition of the Khelo India Youth Games?

Consider the following statements on the India-US initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET):

1) The initiative will work to connect the defense startups in India and USA

2) The initiative will pave way for the emerging technologies, co-production and will further strengthen India-US relations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Who among the following won the Australian Open Men’s single title 2023?

Which of the following is funding the Secure Himalaya Project 2017?

Which of the following will become Ladakh’s first biodiversity heritage site?

Consider the following statements on the Global Report on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) 2023:

1) As of December 2022, 47 countries had eliminated at least one NTD

2) Over the past decade, the number of people requiring interventions against Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) decreased by 25%.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following countries has been picked as partner for BioAsia 2023?

Consider the following statements on the MBA ranking 2023 released by Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF):

1) IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bengaluru and IIM Kolkata have attained the top three positions respectively.

2) Top 3 private B-schools are - Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI), Jamshedpur; Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurugram; and Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Who among the following former Prime Minister of India was recently conferred a Lifetime Achievement Honour by the India-UK Achievers Honours?

When is the “The World Interfaith Harmony Week” celebrated annually?

When is World Wetlands Day celebrated annually?

Consider the following statements on ‘Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan’ launched by the Uttar Pradesh government:

1) The campaign, ‘Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan’ will work in association with an NGO, under the Aarohini Initiative Training Program for the safety and security of girls in all 746 Kasturba Gandhi Residential Girls Schools in the state.

2) The campaign aims at enabling daughters of the underprivileged sections to raise their voice for their rights along with creating an understanding of the happenings in their lives among them.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following states has recently launched the ‘Ladli Behen Yojana’?

Which of the is the host country of the Asian Football Cup 2027?

As per the Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) price index, world food prices fell in January 2023 for a 10th consecutive month. The index was introduced in which of the following years?

‘Sagar Parikrama’ programme was launched by which of the following ministries of India?

According to the list of world leaders trending, released by the Morning Consult in February 2023, who among the following secured the highest approval rating?

World Cancer Day is observed worldwide on which of the following dates?

The International Day of Human Fraternity 2023 was celebrated on which of the following dates?

Consider the following statements regarding India Energy Week 2023.

1) India Energy Week is being organised from the 6th to the 8th of February.

2) It aims to showcase India's rising prowess as an energy transition powerhouse.

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Which Indian state has launched Green Hydrogen Hub?

Which of the following become the only Indian to win three Grammy awards?

Who won the ‘Song of The Year’ Award at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards?

Who conducted the recently held G20 Cyber Security Exercise and Drill?

On which day the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation was observed in 2023?

Consider the following statements on X-57 electric plane by NASA:

1) The X-57 electric plane by NASA is a modified, four-seater, Italian-built Tecnam P2006T aircraft.

2) The X-57 uses lithium batteries to run electric motors for its propellers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Where will South India’s first Industrial corridor project come up?

Yuva Sangam portal has been recently launched by Union Education Minister for which group?

Which of the following civic bodies is the first in India to launch a green bond?

Consider the following statements on the moons of Jupiter:

1) The inner moons of Jupiter have prograde orbits. Meaning, they rotate in the same direction as that of Jupiter.

2) Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, putting the total count at a record-breaking 92.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following companies have recently launched India’s first hydrogen powered truck?

In February 2023, International Energy Agency released the report titled “Life Lessons From India”. Consider the following statements about the report:

1) India’s economy is less energy efficient than G20 average.

2) India took less time to go from half to full electricity access than other major economies.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In February 2023, Researchers of which country managed the sense smell of locusts to develop a bio-hybrid robot?

BARD is a new AI chatbot of which of the following companies?

In February 2023, India signed a memorandum of understanding with three countries to promote the adoption of energy efficiency and sustainable practices in the region. Which of the following is not one of those countries?

The inaugural session of the 1st G-20 Tourism Working Group Meeting was held in February 2023 in which of the following states of India?

The Government of India is opening Integrative Medicine Centres in all government hospital across country. The first Integrative Medicine Centre was inaugurated in which of the following cities?

Consider the following statements regarding Quad Cyber Challenge.

1) The main objective of the Quad Cyber challenge is to create a resilient cyberspace.

2) The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue or Quad comprising India, United States, Japan and Australia launched a public campaign 'Quad Cyber Challenge' to improve cyber security across their nations.

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Which organization has launched QR code-based coin vending machine?

Which operation has been launched by the Government of India to help earthquake-hit Turkey?

The author of the novel 'Victory City' is-

In which state/UT has India's first Glass Igloo restaurant opened?

Consider the following statements regarding Safer Internet Day 2023

1) Safer Internet Day is celebrated on February 07 every year.

2) This year, the theme for the event is ‘Want to talk about it? Making space for conversations about life online".

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Consider the following statements on World Government Summit 2023:

1) The World Government Summit 2023 is set to begin on February 13th in Dubai. The Summit will be held under the theme of “Shaping Future Governments”.

2) It will bring together global thought leaders, global experts, and decision makers to share and contribute to the development of tools, policies, and models that will be critical in shaping future governments.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following countries is not a founding member of ASEAN?

Which city hosted the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (Impac5)?

Which city is hosting AMRITPEX 2023?

Consider the following statements on the India-ASEAN Digital Work Plan 2023:

1) The work plan was approved at the 3rd ASEAN Digital Ministers (ADGMIN) meeting.

2) India-ASEAN Digital Work Plan 2023 includes the capacity building and knowledge sharing in emerging areas in the field of Information and Communication Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence in Cyber Security, Application of IoT & AI in Next Generation Smart City & Society 5.0.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which state has recently launched the 'One Family, One ID' portal?

Which of the following cities is the venue of the annual meeting of the members of the River Cities Alliance in 2023?

Which of the following is the host country of the 12th World Hindi Conference?

The second edition of the Indian Rice Congress was held in which of the following cities?

The secretariat the Millet International Initiative for Research and Awareness (MIIRA) will be in which of the following cities?

What is India's safety oversight capability rank in the final report of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in February 2023?

National Women's Day is celebrated on 13 February in India to remember the life and achievements of one of India's greatest women. It is celebrated on the birth anniversary of whom among the following?

World Radio Day, celebrated on which of the following dates?

International Epilepsy Day is observed on which of the following days?

Who has been elected the President of Bangladesh in February 2023?

Which of the following female astronaut will be sent by Saudi Arabia on a mission to the International Space Station during the second quarter of 2023?

Which of the following is not a type of influenza?

Consider the following statements regarding Aadi Mahotsav.

1. The national Aadi Mahotsav will be inaugurated on 16th February, 2023 at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi.

2. The present edition of the flagship event of TRIFED has the theme of “A Celebration of the Spirit of Tribal Crafts, Culture, Cuisine and Commerce”, which represents the basic ethos of tribal life.

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Which of the following statements is correct about 'All India Domestic Workers Survey'?

What is the name given to coarse grains/nutritious grains in the budget 2023-24?

Consider the following statements on the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report on - “Global Sea-level Rise and Implications”:

1) Global mean sea level rose by 4.5 mm per year during the period 2013-22 and human influence was very likely the main driver of these increases since at least 1971.

2) India, China, Bangladesh and the Netherlands face the highest threat of sea-level rise globally.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Where is the headquarter of WMO located?

Which organisation/institution has developed the TAPAS UAV?

Which of the following organizations is hosting the 2^nd Global Hackathon “HARBINGER 2023”?

Consider the following statements on Marburg virus disease (MVD):

1) Marburg virus disease (MVD) is a severe illness that causes viral hemorrhagic fever in humans.

2) The virus is transmitted to people from fruit bats and spreads among humans through direct contact with the bodily fluids of infected people, surfaces, and materials.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which among the following has has recently launched India’s first Marine Spatial Planning framework?

The venue of the first meeting of the Culture Working Group of G20, in 2023, is which of the following places?

The Indian Ministry of Jal Shakti launched Jal Jan Abhiyan in February 2023 with which of the following organisations?

In February 2023, the Government of India announced to add 21 more airports under the Krishi Udan scheme. The Krishi Udan scheme was launched in which of the following years?

The Union Health Ministry of India has launched a nationwide mass drug administration (MDA) campaign aimed at ending filariasis disease transmission. India aims to eliminate filariasis by which of the following years?

In February 2023, the Garuda Aerospace has designed a drone equipped with solar-powered cells. What is the name of the drone?

The Indian Ministry of Defense launched the ‘SAMAR’ in February 2023. What is the objective of the SAMAR?

Consider the following statements regarding REAIM 2023.

1) Switzerland hosted the first global Summit on Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain, REAIM 2023.

2) The summit provided a platform for all stakeholders to discuss the key opportunities, challenges and risks associated with military applications of AI.

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Which European country's parliament made a law regarding leave during periods?

In how many phases will the 'Best Tourism Village Competition' conducted by the Ministry of Tourism be organized?

Recently, Section 133A of the IT Act, which was in the news, was used to survey which organization or person?

'One Nation, One Organ Allocation' is an initiative of which ministry?

World Pangolin Day is celebrated every year in which month?

Consider the following statements regarding DUSTLIK 2023 .

1) It is a military-to-military exchange program between the Indian Army and Russian Army.

2) The fourth edition of DUSTLIK 2023 will be held in Ghaziabad.

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The European Union formally banned the sale of gas and diesel cars from which year?

Where was India's first hybrid-sounding rocket successfully launched by private companies?

Which state government has organized the Shrimp Fair?

North India’s first nuclear power plant is being set up in which of the following states?

Consider the following statements regarding the World Day of Social Justice:

1. It is celebrated every year on February 20.

2. The theme of the day in 2023 is “Overcoming Barriers and Unleashing Opportunities for Social Justice”.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements on the UN Commission for Social Development:

1) The Commission for Social Development is a functional commission of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

2) Ruchira Kamboj, India's permanent representative to the UN, has been chosen to serve as the commission's chair during the 62^nd session in Feb 2023

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements about the GST Appellate Tribunal is correct?

When is the International Mother Language Day celebrated each year?

What is the full form of FLDG?

Consider the following statements on Sickle cell anemia:

1) Sickle cell disease is a genetic condtion- that affects haemoglobin (responsible for carrying oxygen in the body) in red blood cells.

2) Complications of the disease can include anaemia, debilitating acute and chronic pain, infection, acute chest syndrome, stroke, and progressive organ damage, including decreased cognitive function and renal failure.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

By what year does the Union Budget 2023-24 envisage to eliminate sickle cell anemia?

Which of the following countries hosted the first vice-ministerial meeting of I2U2?

Russia has withdrawn from the START in February 2023 . In this regard consider the following statements:

1. The original START was signed in 1991.

2. The START is a bilateral treaty between the United States of America and the Soviet Union.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In the Climate Performance Index, released by the Observer Research Foundation, in February 2023, to evaluate the performance of G20 countries in climate change mitigation, which of the following secured 1^st rank among all the G20 countries?

The Union Budget 2022-23 of India announced the establishment of a digital university. What is the main objective of the University?

A paper published in the journal PLoS (Public Library of Science) Climate, in February 2023, proposed the use of moon dust, for solar radiation management (SRM), as a cooling solution to fight climate change. In this regard considered the following statements:

1. SRM Technologies try to cool earth by naturally reflecting more sunrays back to space.

2. SRM can be done in space, at the atmosphere level or even on the ground.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct

The Indian Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare gave its nod to the commercial use of NANO-DAP. What is NANO-DAP?

Food and Agriculture Organisation (UNO) has published its first global assessment of Soil Carbon In Grasslands. Regarding the assessment consider the following statements:

1. Grasslands, contain approximately 20% of world’s soil organic carbon.

2. Most of world’s grasslands have a negative carbon balance.

3. There was found a negative carbon balance in East Asia.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

‘Jadui Pitara’, a learning-teaching material, has been developed under National Curriculum Framework. It belongs to which of the following?

Consider the following statements on the Asia Economic Dialogue:

1) Ministry of External Affairs' flagship event on geo-economics - Asia Economic Dialogue - will be held from February 23-25 in Pune.

2) The principal theme for the Dialogue's seventh edition is 'Asia and the Emerging World Order’.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following countries will host the Malabar 2023 exercise?

In which city of Maharashtra, the Anubhuti Inclusive Park has been established?

When was the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) established?

Consider the following statements on "Innovative Extension Approaches for Revitalising Agriculture in J&K":

1) The project, worth 463 crore rupees, is aimed at empowering farmers and educated youth through technology driven and inclusive agri-extension services.

2) The project will also establish business orientation centers at Sher-E- Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements about the report on “Assessment of avoided CO2 emissions during construction and operation of national highways” is correct?

The Cabinet of India has cleared ratifying protocols related to Chicago Convention on international civil aviation. Consider the following statements in this regard:

1. The Chicago Convention led to the creation of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in 1944.

2. The ICAO is a specialized agency of the United States of America and European Countries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following cyclones hit Madagascar And Mozambique in February 2023?

Which of the following states secured the top rank in the index for literacy among children below 10 years released by the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy in 2023?

Which of the following is going to launch social stock exchanges in 2023?

Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL) has signed an MoU with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for the domestic manufacture and supply of its LORA Weapon System. What is the LORA?

Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation, to operate Baba Saheb Ambedkar Yatra tour package under “Dekho Apna Desh” initiative , covering some of the prominent sites associated with the life of Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar. “Dekho Apna Desh” is an initiative of which of the following ministries of the Government of India?

How many million dollars will IFC of the World Bank will provide Sri Lanka?

In the International IP Index Report 2023, which place has India been placed in 55 countries?

Which of the following universities will host the Youth 20 (Y20) India Summit with focus on climate change and environmental protection?

Recently in the discussion, Rideau Canal Skate is in which country?

Which of the following exercises are Air Force exercises organized between India and the United Kingdom (UK)?

Consider the following statements regarding rural economy.

1) According to the Economic Survey 2022-23, 67% of the population is dependent on agriculture for livelihood.

2) According to the Economic Survey 2022-23, 75% of India's population lives in rural areas.

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