Current Affairs quiz 2022, Daily gk updates and Current affairs is playing a major role in any competitive exam. so here we are providing the current affairs quiz on daily basis for Bank, SSC, Railway and Other Government Competitive Examinations.
Here you can find Current Affairs Quiz for IBPS PO Mains, Current Affairs Quiz for IBPS RRB PO Mains, Current Affairs Quiz for IBPS RRB Clerk Mains, Current Affairs Quiz for RBI Assistant Mains, Current Affairs Quiz for RBI Grade B, Current Affairs Quiz for SSC.
Q.1. The first G20 International Financial Architecture Working Group meeting under the G20 Indian Presidency has been organized in which city from 30 to 31 January 2023?
G20 इंडियनप्रेसीडेंसीकेतहतपहली G20 इंटरनेशनलफाइनेंशियलआर्किटेक्चरवर्किंगग्रुपकीबैठक 30 से 31 जनवरी 2023 तककिसशहरमेंआयोजितकीगईहै?
(a) Bengaluru / बेंगलुरु
(b) Chandigarh / चंडीगढ़
(c) Chennai / चेन्नई
(d) Greater Noida / ग्रेटर नोएडा
(e) Thiruvananthapuram / तिरुवनंतपुरम
Answer & Explanation
Ans.1.(b)
Exp. G20 International Financial Architecture Working Group begins in Chandigarh
The first G20 International Financial Architecture Working Group meeting under the G20 Indian Presidency is being organized in Chandigarh from 30th to 31st January 2023.
The meeting was inaugurated by Union agriculture minister, Narendra Singh Tomar, and food processing industries minister, Pashupati Kumar Paras.
The discussions during the two-day meeting will be jointly steered by the Ministry of Finance and the Reserve Bank of India along with France and Korea who are the co-chairs of the International Financial Architecture Working Group.
The International Financial Architecture Working Group is one of the important workstreams under the G20 Finance Track with a focus on strengthening international financial architecture. It also aims to address multiple challenges faced by vulnerable countries.
During the course of India’s G20 Presidency, this Working Group will meet again in March, June, and September to continue discussions on the priorities set under the Indian Presidency.
G20 in News (Note – All Meetings are Under the Presidency of G20 by India)
Startup 20 Engagement Group Meeting – Hyderabad (28-29 January 2023)
First Meeting of the Youth-20 Group – Guwahati (6 – 8 February 2023)
First G-20 Environment Meeting – Bengaluru (9 -11 February 2023)
Business-20 (B-20) Inception Meeting – Gandhinagar (22- 24 January 2023)
Think-20 Meeting – Bhopal (16 – 17 January 2023)
Q.2. The first Employment Working Group Meeting under the Sherpa track of the G20 will be held from February 2 to 4 in which city?
Exp. First Employment Working Group Meeting will be held in Jodhpur
The first Employment Working Group Meeting under the Sherpa track of the G20 will be held from February 2 to 4 in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
Sherpas and delegates from 20 countries including Australia, Italy, Japan, and China are expected to attend the meeting.
The Focus areas of The Employment Working Group Meeting will target issues including addressing Global Skill Gaps, Gig and Platform Economy and Social Protection, and Sustainable Financing of Social Security.
The city has been decorated with Rajasthani culture and a special theme.
Dishes specially prepared with millets will be served to the Sherpas and delegates.
G20 in News (Note – All Meetings are Under the Presidency of G20 by India)
Secretariat for Science 20 (S20) Meeting – IISc Bengaluru
G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting – New Delhi (March 2023)
First G-20 Meeting – Puducherry (31 January 2023).
First Infrastructure Working Group Meeting – Pune (16-17 January 2023)
First Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion Working Group Meeting – Kolkata
Q.3. Who has inaugurated India’s first Model G-20 Summit organized by Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini’s Indian Institute of Democratic Leadership?
Exp. India’s G-20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant inaugurated India’s first Model G-20 Summit
India’s G-20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant has inaugurated India’s first Model G-20 Summit organized by Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini’s Indian Institute of Democratic Leadership.
The two-day model G-20 summit has been organized at the Uttan campus of Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini near Mumbai to celebrate India’s chairmanship and to take the idea of G-20 to the youth.
Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, President of ICCR and Vice Chairman of Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini chaired the inaugural ceremony.
During this two-day conference, students will get into the role of G-20 member countries and discuss various political and social issues in four committees or tracks, namely Leader Track, Sherpa Track, Civil-20, and Business-20.
A total of 150 youth from across the country will participate in the program and will play the role of delegates representing G-20 countries.
The best two delegates will be awarded cash prizes of Rs 15,000 and Rs 10,000.
Q.4. Who has released a special day cover and a commemorative specially minted coin of Rs 75 denomination on the occasion of 75 successful years of the National Cadet Corps (NCC)?
राष्ट्रीयकैडेटकोर (NCC) के 75 सफलवर्षोंकेअवसरपरकिसनेएकविशेषडेकवरऔर 75 रुपयेमूल्यवर्गकाविशेषरूपसेनिर्मितएकस्मारकसिक्काजारीकियाहै?
(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.4.(a)
Exp. PM Modi released special Rs 75 coin to mark 75 successful years of NCC
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has released a special day cover and a commemorative specially minted coin of Rs 75 denomination on the occasion of 75 successful years of the National Cadet Corps (NCC).
The NCC rally was held on the occasion of the commemoration of 75 years at the Cariappa Ground in Delhi. 196 officers and cadets from 19 foreign countries also participated in the rally.
The NCC was formed in 1948 on the recommendation of H N Kunzru Committee-1946 under National Cadet Corps Act, 1948.
NCC is the largest uniformed youth organisation in the world. Director General of NCC – Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh
PM Modi in News
PM Modi released special Rs 75 coin to mark 75 successful years of NCC
PM Modi addressed 1111th Avataran Mahotsav of Bhagwan Devnarayan in Bhilwara, Rajasthan.
PM Modi launched several development projects in Karnataka, Maharashtra
PM Modi inaugurated 2nd phase of Saansad Khel Mahakumbh 2022-23 in Basti District of Uttar Pradesh
PM Modi virtually flagged off the 8th Vande Bharata Express train connecting Secunderabad with Vishakhapatnam.
PM Modi announced the “Aarogya Maitri” project during the Voice of Global South Summit
PM Modi inaugurated 26th National Youth Festival at Hubbali in Karnataka
Q.5. Which of the following state government has launched a campaign, ‘Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan’ to make daughters of the underprivileged classes capable and self-reliant?
Exp. UP government launched ‘Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan’ campaign
Uttar Pradesh government has launched a campaign, ‘Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan’ to make daughters of the underprivileged classes capable and self-reliant.
The Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan will work under the Aarohini Initiative Training Programme for the safety and security of girls in 746 Kasturba Gandhi Residential Girls Schools in the state.
It will be implemented in three phases.
In the first phase, which will start on February 1, teachers will be trained.
Two teachers of every Kasturba Gandhi Residential Girls’ School will receive the training, who will then educate the students of their respective schools.
Along with the teachers, the institution will also groom the girls through debates and other activities.
About Uttar Pradesh
Capital – Lucknow
Chief Minister – Yogi Adityanath
Governor – Anandiben Patel
Q.6. A 5-day ‘Jeevan Vidya Shivir’ was organized for the teachers of government schools of which state/UT?
Exp. Jeevan Vidya Shivir’ organized for Delhi govt school teachers
Delhi State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) has organized a 5-day ‘Jeevan Vidya Shivir’ for the teachers of Delhi govt schools at Thyagaraja stadium in New Delhi.
Nearly 4,000 teachers from Delhi government schools participated in the workshop.
Jeevan Vidya Shivir is a co-existence workshop based on the Coexistential philosophy of A Nagraj.
The 5-day Jeevan Vidya Shivir will help teachers in building their capacity to find those gaps present in the education system and fill them.
Q.7. The 30th National Child Science Congress has organized at which city?
Exp. National Child Science Congress organized in Ahmedabad
The 30th National Child Science Congress has organized at Science City in Ahmedabad.
It was inaugurated by Vijay Nahera, Secretary, Gujarat Science and Technology Department.
More than 1400 delegates including child scientists, escort teachers, evaluators and government officials participated in it.
More than 850 students from across the country showcased their unique projects at the Congress.
Q.8. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has designated ‘Odesa’ a World Heritage in danger site. In which of the following country is it situated?
संयुक्तराष्ट्रशैक्षिक, वैज्ञानिकऔरसांस्कृतिकसंगठन (यूनेस्को) ने ‘ओडेसा‘ कोखतरेवालीजगहमेंविश्वविरासतनामितकियाहै।यहनिम्नलिखितमेंसेकिसदेशमेंस्थितहै?
(a) Ukraine / यूक्रेन
(b) Russia / रूस
(c) Japan / जापान
(d) USA / यूएसए
(e) China / चीन
Answer & Explanation
Ans.8.(a)
Exp. UNESCO designated Ukraine’s Odesa a World Heritage in Danger site
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has designated Odesa as it faced danger from Russian air strikes.
Odesa is a historic centre and strategic port city located on the Black Sea.
In July 2022, part of the large glass roof and windows of Odesa’s Museum of Fine Arts, inaugurated in 1899, were destroyed.
Empress Catherine founded ODESA.
About United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Formation – 16 November 1945
Headquarters – Paris, France
Director General – Audrey Azoulay (France)
Member countries – 193
Q.9. According to the Futures Industry Association (FIA), which of the following Stock Exchange has emerged as the world’s largest derivatives exchange in 2022, in terms of the number of contracts traded?
Exp. NSE becomes world’s largest derivatives exchange for 4th straight year
According to the Futures Industry Association (FIA), the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has emerged as the world’s largest derivatives exchange in 2022, in terms of the number of contracts traded.
NSE has secured the top position for the fourth consecutive year.
NSE ranked third in terms of number of deals (Electronic Order Book) in the equity segment in 2022. Whereas last year it was in fourth position.
About National Stock Exchange of India (NSE)
NSE is the largest financial market in India.
NSE is the first dematerialized electronic exchange in the country.
Founded – 1992
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Managing Director & CEO – Ashish Kumar Chauhan
Q.10. Which edition of Khelo India Youth Games 2022 has started in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh?
Exp. 5th Khelo India Youth Games begins in Madhya Pradesh
The fifth edition of Khelo India Youth Games 2022 began in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Anurag Singh Thakur and Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan have inaugurated this sports event at TT Nagar Stadium in Bhopal.
Singer Shaan performed at the opening ceremony. Shaan sang the theme song of Khelo India Youth Games. Singer Neeti Mohan performed on Narmada Ashtak.
A group of 100 folk artistes along with drummer Shivamani performed on Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
The Games will be hosted in Madhya Pradesh from 31 January 2023 to 11 February 2023.
For the first time water sports namely Kayaking Canoeing, Canoe Salaam and Fencing will be part of this edition of Khelo India Games.
It will be organized in eight different cities of the state. The eight host cities designated are Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Ujjain, Maheshwar, Mandla and Balaghat.
More than 8500 athletes and sportspersons are expected to participate in this sporting event.
The 4th Khelo India Youth Games was held at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula (Haryana) from 4 to 13 June 2022 while some matches were also played in Chandigarh.
About Madhya Pradesh
Capital – Bhopal
Chief Minister – Shivraj Singh Chauhan
Governor – Mangubhai C. Patel
Q.11. Who has been appointed as the new Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF)?
Exp. Air Marshal AP Singh appointed as new Vice Chief of Air Force
Air Marshal Amanpreet Singh has been appointed as the new Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
He replaced Air Marshal Sandeep Singh.
Air Marshal AP Singh is currently serving as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Central Air Command, Prayagraj.
Air Marshal AP Singh was commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on 21 December 1984.
He is a Qualified Flying Instructor and an Experimental Test Pilot with more than 4,900 hours of service flying on a variety of fixed wing and rotary-wing aircraft.
Appointment in Defense Sector
Vice Chief of Indian Air Force – Air Marshal Amanpreet Singh
Deputy National Security Adviser (NSA) – Pankaj Kumar Singh
Director General of BSF – Sujoy Lal Thaosen (additional charge)
Director General of CISF – Subodh Kumar Jaiswal
Director General of ITBP – Anish Dayal Singh
Director General of CRPF – Sujoy Lal Thaosen
Director General of NSG – M A Ganapathy
Director General of Indian Coast Guard – Virender Singh Pathania
Director General of Indian Army – General Manoj Pande
Director General of NCC – Lt. Gen. Gurbirpal Singh
Director General of Indian Air Force – Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari
Director General of Indian Navy – Admiral R. Hari Kumar
Q.12. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is planning to launch which mission by June or July 2023?
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to launch the Aditya-L1 mission by June or July 2023.
Aditya L1 is the first space-based Indian mission to study the Sun from a halo orbit around the Lagrangian point 1 (L1) of the Sun-Earth system.
This mission with seven payloads on board to observe the photosphere, chromosphere and the outermost layers of the Sun (the corona) will provide greater advantage of observing the solar activities and its effect on space weather.
The ISRO recently received the Visible Line Emission Coronagraph (VELC), which is the primary payload onboard Aditya-L1, from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA).
VELC is the first scientific mission of India for studying the sun.
About Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
Founded – 15 August 1969
Headquarters – Bangalore, Karnataka
Founder / 1st Chairman – Vikram Sarabhai
10th Chairman – S Somanath
Aryabhata India’s first satellites Launched on 19 April 1975
Q.13. World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day is observed every year on which day?
On 30 January 2023, India observed Martyrs’ Day or Shaheed Diwas to pay tribute to all the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country.
The day is also marked as the death anniversary of the nation’s ‘Bapu’, Mahatma Gandhi.
Nathuram Godse killed Mahatma Gandhi on the evening of January 30, 1948.
Every year 23 March is also celebrated as Martyr’s Day to pay homage to the three revolutionaries of India Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev.
Q.15. Jamuna passed away recently at the age of 86. Who was she?
