Current Affairs Quiz 16th February 2023 Quiz

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Q.1. India’s first “Frozen-Lake Marathon” at a height of 13,862 feet will be held in which state/UTs?

13,862 फीट की ऊंचाई पर भारत का पहलाफ्रोजनलेक मैराथनकिस राज्य/केंद्रशासित प्रदेश में आयोजित किया जाएगा?

(a) Tripura / त्रिपुरा

(b) Jammu and Kashmir / जम्मू और कश्मीर

(c) Ladakh / लद्दाख

(d) Arunachal Pradesh / अरुणाचल प्रदेश

(e) Meghalaya / मेघालय

Answer & Explanation
Ans.1.(c)

Exp. Ladakh to host India’s first frozen-lake marathon at Pangong Tso

India’s first “Frozen-Lake Marathon” at Ladakh’s Pangong Tso at a height of 13,862 feet will be held on 20 February 2023.

The Indian army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police have been roped in to implement a “proper action plan” for the event.

The 21-kilometer marathon will be started from Lukung and ended at Maan village.

The event will be participated by 75 selected athletes from India and abroad.

The marathon is being called the “Last Run” to highlight the issue of climate change.

Q.2. The first Agriculture Representatives Meeting (ADM) of the Agriculture Working Group (AWG) under the G20 chairmanship of India has been held in which city?

भारत के G20 की अध्यक्षता में कृषि कार्य समूह (AWG) की पहली कृषि प्रतिनिधियों की बैठक (ADM) किस शहर में आयोजित की गई है?

(a) Bengaluru / बेंगलुरु

(b) New Delhi / नई दिल्ली

(c) Indore / इंदौर

(d) Jodhpur / जोधपुर

(e) Mumbai / मुंबई

Answer & Explanation
Ans.2.(c)

Exp. First Meeting of the Working Group held in Indore

The first Agriculture Representatives Meeting (ADM) of the Agriculture Working Group (AWG) under the G20 chairmanship of India was held in Indore.

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched it.

The presentations were made on the Issue Note for AWG, covering the four key themes of food security and nutrition, sustainable agriculture with a climate-smart approach, inclusive agricultural value chains and food systems, and digitalization for agricultural transformation.

G20 member states and guest countries also held bilateral meetings focusing on the G20 agriculture agenda.

G20 in News (Note – All Meetings are Under the Presidency of G20 by India)

  • Digital economy working group meeting – Lucknow (13 February 2023)
  • Inception Meeting of G-20 empower group of Women & Child Development Ministry – Agra (11-12 February 2023)
  • G20 Cyber Security Exercise and Drill inaugurated – MeitY Secretary Alkesh Kumar Sharma
  • India’s first Model G-20 Summit inaugurated by- India’s G-20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant
  • Secretariat for Science 20 (S20) Meeting – IISc Bengaluru
  • G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting – New Delhi (March 2023)

Q.3. Government has launched a mobile application for reporting unauthorized coal mining activities. What is the name of this mobile application?

सरकार ने अनधिकृत कोयला खनन गतिविधियों की सूचना देने के लिए एक मोबाइल एप्लिकेशन लॉन्च किया है। इस मोबाइल एप्लिकेशन का नाम क्या है?

(a) Khanan Surveillance

(b) Khanan web app

(c) Khanan System

(d) Khanan Prahari

(e) Khanan Rakshak

Answer & Explanation
Ans.3.(d)

Exp. Government launched ‘Khanan Prahari’ and CMSMS to curb unauthorized mining

The government has launched a mobile app ‘Khanan Prahari’ and a web app Coal Mine Surveillance and Management System (CMSMS).

It has been launched to report unauthorized coal mining activities so that monitoring and appropriate action can be taken by the concerned law and order enforcing authority.

CMSMS has been developed to take transparent action to curb illegal mining and use of space technology as an e-governance initiative of the Government of India.

462 cases have been reported on the Apps till January this year.

Q.4. Students which of the following IITs have won an award of AED (Emirates Dirham) 1 million along with a gold medal at the World Government Summit in Dubai?

निम्नलिखित में से किस IIT के छात्रों ने दुबई में वर्ल्ड गवर्नमेंट समिट में स्वर्ण पदक के साथ AED (अमीरात दिरहम) 1 मिलियन का पुरस्कार जीता है?

(a) IIT Hyderabad / आईआईटी हैदराबाद

(b) IIT Delhi / आईआईटी दिल्ली

(c) IIT Madras / आईआईटी मद्रास

(d) IIT Indore / आईआईटी इंदौर

(e) IIT Roorkee / आईआईटी रुड़की

Answer & Explanation
Ans.4.(d)

Exp. Egyptian President presented Global Best M-GOV Awards on IIT Indore students

Students of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore have won an award of AED (Emirates Dirham) 1 million along with a gold medal at the World Government Summit in Dubai.

Niyati Totala and Neil Kalpeshkumar Parikh who are students of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore were awarded this prestigious medal by the President of Egypt, Abel Fattah El-Sisi.

These students are the makers of the ‘Blockbill’ app. BlockBill is a blockchain-based receipt generation app that generates digital receipts for all its users’ transactions.

Silver Award – ‘Don’t Waste’ team (Uzbekistan)

Bronze Award – ‘Farmit’ team (Serbia)

Q.5. Who has inaugurated the national Aadi Mahotsav at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi?

मेजर ध्यानचंद नेशनल स्टेडियम, नई दिल्ली में राष्ट्रीय आदि महोत्सव का उद्घाटन किसने किया है?

(a) Narendra Modi / नरेंद्र मोदी

(b) Amit Shah / अमित शाह

(c) Rajnath Singh / राजनाथ सिंह

(d) Droupadi Murmu / द्रौपदी मुर्मु

(e) Jagdeep Dhankhar / जगदीप धनखड़

Answer & Explanation
Ans.5.(a)

Exp. PM Modi inaugurated national Aadi Mahotsa in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the national Aadi Mahotsav at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi.

The festival is scheduled between16 to 27 February 2023 and it will celebrate the tribal spirit including its culture, crafts, cuisine, commerce and traditional art.

Around 1000 tribal artisans will participate in the Mahotsav. In line with the International Year of Millets celebration, a special focus in the Mahotsav will be on showcasing Shree Anna grown by the tribals.

PM Modi in News

  • PM Modi inaugurated the 14th edition of the Aero India show in Bengaluru, Karnataka
  • PM Modi inaugurated the first phase of the 1,400 kilometres long Delhi-Mumbai expressway in Rajasthan’s Dausa.
  • PM Modi inaugurated first phase of Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
  • PM Modi inaugurated Dayanand Saraswati’s 200th birth anniversary eventin New Delhi.
  • PM Modi flagged off 2 Vande Bharat Express trains from Mumbai

Q.6. Union Health Ministry has organised a cyclathon ‘Cycle for Health’. It took place at which place?

केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्रालय नेस्वास्थ्य के लिए साइकिलका आयोजन किया है। यह किस स्थान पर हुआ?

(a) Bengaluru / बेंगलुरु

(b) New Delhi / नई दिल्ली

(c) Chennai / चेन्नई

(d) Greater Noida / ग्रेटर नोएडा

(e) Thiruvananthapuram / तिरुवनंतपुरम

Answer & Explanation
Ans.6.(b)

Exp. Health Ministry organised ‘Cycle for Health’ cyclathon at New Delhi

The Union Health Ministry has organised a cyclathon ‘Cycle for Health, at Lady Hardinge Medical College in New Delhi.

The main objective of organising this rally is to promote physical and mental health and to provide information about environment-friendly transport to the citizens.

It was organized as part of the ongoing ‘Swastha Mann, Swastha Ghar’ year-long campaign launched in November 2022 which aims to promote and enhance awareness surrounding healthy living.

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also participated in the event.

Q.7. The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST) has inaugurated the country’s first electric air-conditioned (AC) double-decker bus in which city?

बृहन्मुंबई इलेक्ट्रिक सप्लाई एंड ट्रांसपोर्ट अंडरटेकिंग (बेस्ट) ने किस शहर में देश की पहली इलेक्ट्रिक वातानुकूलित (एसी) डबल डेकर बस का उद्घाटन किया है?

(a) Varanasi / वाराणसी

(b) New Delhi / नई दिल्ली

(c) Bhubaneswar / भुवनेश्वर

(d) Ahmedabad / अहमदाबाद

(e) Mumbai / मुंबई

Answer & Explanation
Ans.7.(e)

Exp. India’s first electric AC double-decker bus inaugurated in Mumbai

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST) has inaugurated the country’s first electric air-conditioned (AC) double-decker bus in Mumbai.

The seating capacity of the Electric Double Decker Bus is 73. It is equipped with CCTV cameras and automatic doors and can be charged in 80 minutes.

The tickets will be priced as before — a minimum fare of Rs 6 will be charged for a distance of 5 km.

Currently, the transport undertaking has 45 electric AC buses of various sizes, and this year 100 more wet-lease buses will be added to its fleet in phases.

Q.8. The Wholesale Price-based Inflation (WPI) for January 2023 stood at what percent in India?

जनवरी 2023 के लिए थोक मूल्य आधारित मुद्रास्फीति (WPI) भारत में कितने प्रतिशत रही है?

(a) 4.73%

(b) 5.73%

(c) 6.73%

(d) 6.54%

(e) 5.36%

Answer & Explanation
Ans.8.(a)

Exp. WPI inflation eased to 24-month low of 4.73% in Jan 2023

The wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation rate for January 2023 fell to a two-year low at 4.73 percent.

This was on the back of a higher base and easing of pricing pressure for fuel and manufactured products.

This is the fourth consecutive month that factory-gate inflation saw a single-digit print after remaining in double digits for 18 successive months.

In December 2022, wholesale price inflation stood at 4.95 percent.

WPI Inflation for food articles increased to 2.38%, up from 0.65 percent in December.

Recent WPI-based Wholesale inflation in India

  • August 2022 – 12.41%
  • September 2022– 07%
  • October 2022– 8.39%
  • November 2022 – 85%
  • December 2022–95%
  • January 2023 – 4.73%

Q.9. Which of the following bank has launched a pilot project, 'OfflinePay', to test offline digital payments for merchants and customers enabling payment transactions even when there is no mobile network?

निम्नलिखित में से किस बैंक ने मोबाइल नेटवर्क होने पर भी व्यापारियों और ग्राहकों के लिए ऑफ़लाइन डिजिटल भुगतान का परीक्षण करने के लिए एक पायलट प्रोजेक्ट 'ऑफ़लाइनपे' लॉन्च किया है?

(a) Federal Bank / फेडरल बैंक

(b) Axis Bank / एक्सिस बैंक

(c) IndusInd Bank / इंडसइंड बैंक

(d) HDFC Bank / एचडीएफसी बैंक

(e) Bandhan Bank / बंधन बैंक

Answer & Explanation
Ans.9.(d)

Exp. HDFC Bank launched a pilot project for offline digital payments

Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) Bank has launched a pilot project, ‘OfflinePay’, to test offline digital payments for merchants and customers enabling payment transactions even when there is no mobile network.

HDFC has launched the first-of-its-kind digital payment solution, in partnership with Sweden-based Crunchfish Digital Cash AB.

Crunchfish Digital Cash AB is a subsidiary of Crunchfish AB, for merchants and customers under the RBI’s Regulatory Sandbox Program.

The digital payment solution would boost the adoption of digital payments in smaller towns and rural areas with poor network connectivity.

About HDFC Bank

  • Founded – August 1994
  • Founder – Hasmukhbhai Parekh
  • Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • MD & CEO – Sashidhar Jagdishan
  • Tagline – We understand your world

Q.10. Which of the following bank has launched its own private cloud platform, 'MAHABANK NAKSHATRA', to strengthen its digital infrastructure?

निम्नलिखित में से किस बैंक ने अपने डिजिटल बुनियादी ढांचे को मजबूत करने के लिए अपना निजी क्लाउड प्लेटफॉर्म 'महाबैंक नक्षत्र' लॉन्च किया है?

(a) Punjab & Sind Bank / पंजाब एंड सिंध बैंक

(b) Indian Overseas Bank / इंडियन ओवरसीज बैंक

(c) Bank of Maharashtra / बैंक ऑफ महाराष्ट्र

(d) Karnataka Bank / कर्नाटक बैंक

(e) Karur Vyasya Bank / करूर व्यास बैंक

Answer & Explanation
Ans.10.(c)

Exp. Bank of Maharashtra launched its own private cloud platform

Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) has launched its own private cloud platform, ‘MAHABANK NAKSHATRA’, to strengthen its digital infrastructure at the 88th Business Commencement Day.

It facilitates High-Performance Cloud Capabilities for Digital Infrastructure and hosting applications of the Bank.

Bank also launched a portal called Suvidha, an automated DCSS (Decease Claim Settlement System) to simplify the deceased claim settlement process and keep customer ease into consideration.

About Bank of Maharashtra

  • Founded – 1935
  • Headquarters – Pune, Maharashtra
  • MD & CEO – A. S. Rajeev
  • Tagline – Ek Parivaar, Ek Bank (One Family One Bank)

Q.11. Who has been appointed as the new President of the Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)?

इंस्टीट्यूट ऑफ चार्टर्ड अकाउंटेंट्स ऑफ इंडिया (आईसीएआई) की परिषद के नए अध्यक्ष के रूप में किसे नियुक्त किया गया है?

(a) Aniket Sunil Talati / अनिकेत सुनील तलाती

(b) Rajiv Kumar / राजीव कुमार

(c) Arun Kohli / अरुण कोहली

(d) Binesh Kumar Tyagi / बिनेश कुमार त्यागी

(e) Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal / रंजीत कुमार अग्रवाल

Answer & Explanation
Ans.11.(a)

Exp. Aniket Sunil Talati appointed as new President of ICAI

Aniket Sunil Talati has been appointed as the new President of the Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for the 2023-24 term.

While Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal will be the accounting body’s vice president.

Aniket Sunil Talati also serve as the Director of the ICAI Accounting Research Foundation (ICAI ARF).

Talati has led various committees of the Branch and Regional Councils of ICAI and has been active as the director of its Indian Institute of Insolvency Professionals of ICAI (IIIPI), Accounting Research Foundation (ICAI ARF), and Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) India.

Recent Appointment

  • World’s Brightest’ student – Indian-American student Natasha Perianayagam
  • Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) – Dr. Rajeev Singh
  • First CEO of Gujarat Maritime Cluster – Madhvendra Singh
  • New head of Morgan Stanley (India) – Arun Kohli
  • Chairman of Amul – Shamalbhai B Patel
  • Administrator of Shooting World Cup 2023 – Former SC Judge AK Sikri

Q.12. Who has become the costliest player in the ongoing player auction for the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2023?

महिला प्रीमियर लीग (WPL) 2023 के लिए चल रही खिलाड़ियों की नीलामी में सबसे महंगी खिलाड़ी कौन बनी है?

(a) Harleen Deol / हरलीन देओल

(b) Harmanpreet Kaur / हरमनप्रीत कौर

(c) Renuka Singh / रेणुका सिंह

(d) Smriti Mandhana / स्मृति मंधाना

(e) Deepti Sharma / दीप्ति शर्मा

Answer & Explanation
Ans.12.(d)

Exp. Smriti Mandhana created history, became the most expensive player

India’s star opener Smriti Mandhana has become the costliest player in the ongoing player auction for the Women’s Premier League (WPL).

Mandhana joined Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs 3.4 crore after winning the highest bid in the ongoing Women’s Premier League 2023 auction in Mumbai.

Australia’s Ashley Gardner was at number two in the list of expensive players. He was bought by Gujarat Giants for Rs 3.20 crore.

While Natalie Sciver is at number three. She was bought by Mumbai Indians for 3.20 crores.

India’s all-rounder Deepti Sharma is at number four. Deepti is included in UP Warriors for 2.60 crores.

Jemima Rodrigues was at number five. He was included in their team by Delhi Capitals for 2.20 crores.

Q.13. Financial Literacy Week by the RBI is observed every year from _____ to _______.

RBI द्वारा वित्तीय साक्षरता सप्ताह हर साल _____ से _______ तक मनाया जाता है।

(a) 12 - 17 February / 12 - 17 फरवरी

(b) 13 - 17 February / 13 - 17 फरवरी

(c) 14 - 18 February / 14 - 18 फरवरी

(d) 13 - 18 February / 13 - 18 फरवरी

(e) 13 - 19 February / 13 - 19 फरवरी

Answer & Explanation
Ans.13.(b)

Exp. 13 – 17 February 2023 – RBI’s Financial Literacy Week

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been conducting Financial Literacy Week (FLW) every year since 2016 to propagate financial education messages on relevant themes including “MSMEs”, “Credit Discipline and Credit from Formal Institutions” and “Digital Financial Literacy” and so on.

The theme for this year’s Financial Literacy Week to be observed during 13 – 17 February 2023 is “Good Financial Behaviour, Your Saviour”.

The theme aligned with the strategic objectives of the National Strategy for Financial Education: 2020-2025.

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