Daily GK and Current Affairs Quiz – 12th & 13th February 2023
Daily GK and Current Affairs Quiz – 12th & 13th February 2023

Daily GK and Current Affairs Quiz – 12th & 13th February 2023

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Current Affairs Quiz – 12th & 13th February 2023

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1. Which of the following state government recently launched the portal for creation of ‘Family ID – One Family One Identity’?

  1. Bihar
  2. Gujarat
  3. Rajasthan
  4. Uttar Pradesh
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  D. Uttar Pradesh

Explanation:  The Uttar Pradesh government has launched the portal for the creation of ‘Family ID – One Family One Identity’, to identify families as a unit for implementing the ‘one job per family’ proposal. According to a state government, all such families that are not eligible for the National Food Security Scheme will be able to avail of the ID, while the ration card ID of the families having it, will be considered as their family ID.

  • A unique identity will be issued to each family under the One Family One Identity scheme, thereby establishing a live comprehensive database of family units of the state.
  • The database will be helpful in better management of beneficiary schemes, timely targeting, transparent operation, giving 100 percent benefit of the scheme to eligible people, and simplification of government facilities for the general public.
  • Based on the integrated database obtained through Parivar ID, families deprived of employment can be identified, and suitable employment opportunities made available to them on priority.
  • At present, about 3.59 crore families and 14.92 crore people living in Uttar Pradesh are getting the benefit of the National Food Security Scheme.
  • The ration card number of these families will serve as ‘family ID’. Families not covered by the National Food Security Scheme, who are not eligible for ration cards, will be provided with the Family ID through the Family ID portal.
  • This portal was developed to provide a 12-digit unique family ID to those families which were not ration card holders.

2. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new campus of Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah Arabic Academy in ______.

  1. Mumbai
  2. Jaipur
  3. New Delhi
  4. Hyderabad
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  A. Mumbai

Explanation:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah, Arabic Academy of the Dawoodi Bohra Community in Mumbai. The Prime minister was accompanied by His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, the 53rd al-Dai al-Mutlaq, head of the global Dawoodi Bohra community and Rector of Jamea, Eknath Sindhe, Chief Minister of Maharashtra and deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

  • Jamea is considered to be the principal educational institute of the Dawoodi Bohars and looks to impart religious as well as other branches of knowledge.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted that Dawoodi Bohra has ensured that they adapted to change and technology for development and progress.
  • The University was a dream of many decades and it is a contribution to learning in Amrit Kaal as the government looks to have a medical college in each district and has achieved to have a university and two colleges opening every week in India.
  • PM Modi also noted that it was important to have the pride place education system back in India, calling ancient India a place of learning with universities like Nalanda and Taxila.
  • The PM called for a future based on ‘Vikas’ or development, and ‘Virasat’ or heritage and through modern infrastructure and social investment.
  • The PM shared cordial relations with the Dawoodi Bohra community and spoke fondly of his association with the Spiritual leaders over the years and how the community has worked for the progress of India.
  • A documentary showed his association with the community leaders and his attending the Ashura event in Indore as PM and his meeting with them as a chief minister.

3. Recently, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot announced Budget 2023-24. Medical cover under Chiranjeevi Health Insurance Scheme has increased to ____________per year from Rs 10 lakh.

  1. Rs 30 lakh/family
  2. Rs 15 lakh/family
  3. Rs 20 lakh/family
  4. Rs 25 lakh/family
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  D. Rs 25 lakh/family

Explanation:  Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot announced Budget 2023-24 recently. Here are the key highlights of the Budget: Ujjwala scheme consumers to get LPG cylinder at Rs 500; 76 lakh to get benefit. 100 units/month electricity to be provided free of charge to domestic consumers as compared to 50 units/month earlier. One-time registration to appear in competitive exams; no multiple fees to be charged. Medical cover under Chiranjeevi Health Insurance Scheme increased to Rs 25 lakh/family per year from Rs 10 lakh. Inflation relief package of Rs 19,000 crore to provide relief to the masses from rising prices. The package includes free food packets every month to poor families. Free Chief Minister Annapurna food packets every month along with free ration to about one crore families coming under the purview of the National Food Security Act which will include one kilogram pulses, sugar, salt and one litre edible oil. A sum of Rs 3,000 crore will be spent on this. Govt to provide benefits under the old pension scheme to personnel of various boards and corporations in the state. Benefits of the scheme will be granted to personnel of boards, corporations, academies and universities. This is the first time when a state budget will be shown live in all government and private colleges of the state.

4. Who among the following has been awarded with Raja Ram Mohan Roy 2023?

  1. Barkha Dutt
  2. Prannoy Roy
  3. Ravish Kumar
  4. A.B.K. Prasad
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  D. A.B.K. Prasad

Explanation:  In 2023, the Raja Ram Mohan Roy National Award is presented to Journalist A.B.K. Prasad for his contributions towards journalism. Raja Ram Mohan Roy lived in the 19th century. The reformer founded Brahmo Samaj in 1828 and played a major role in abolishing Sati. The Press Council of India presents awards in the name of the legend every year. A.B.K. Prasad has devoted his 75 years of life to journalism. He has worked as an editor in major journals in AP. Also, he worked as the Chairman of the Official Language Commission between 2004 and 2009. It was constituted under the constitutional provisions provided in Article 344. It looks after the progressive use of the official language in the country.

Press Council of India. It is a statutory body formed in 1966. It watches the press and their actions in the country. It was established under the Press Council Act of 1978. Usually, a retired Supreme court Judge is appointed as the chairman of the Press Council of India. Anybody can file complaints against any press with the Press Council of India.

5. India Jumps to _____________ place in ICAO’s Aviation Safety Oversight Ranking from earlier 112, according to regulator DGCA.

  1. 55th
  2. 65th
  3. 80th
  4. 93rd
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  A. 55th

Explanation:  India’s aviation safety oversight ranking has jumped to the 55th position from 112th place earlier, with a significant improvement in the country’s score under the ICAO’s coordinated validation mission, according to regulator DGCA. The Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) is based on eight critical elements (CE) of a safety oversight system, which are measured by a set of protocol questions (PQs). The eight audit areas of a Member State’s aviation system that the programme monitors are:

  • Primary Aviation Legislation and Civil Aviation Regulations (LEG)
  • Civil Aviation Organization (ORG)
  • Personnel Licensing and Training (PEL)
  • Aircraft Operations (OPS)
  • Airworthiness of Aircraft (AIR)
  • Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation (AIG)
  • Air Navigation Services (ANS)
  • Aerodromes and Ground Aids (AGA)

Under its Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) Continuous Monitoring Approach, an ICAO Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM) was undertaken in India from November 9 to 16, 2022. “After the final report India’s safety oversight capability ranking has climbed from 112 to 55. It may be noted that this ranking is dynamic and is contingent upon the outcomes of various Audits undertaken by ICAO,” the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said in a statement.

6. Meta in partnership with ___________ has launched its #DigitalSuraksha campaign to build on the company’s efforts to offer a safer and more inclusive internet to everyone.

  1. Ministry of Culture
  2. Ministry of Education
  3. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
  4. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  D. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Explanation:  Meta, announced its partnership with the ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) for the G20 stay safe online campaign. As part of the partnership, the company claims that it will create and share helpful resources in multiple Indian languages through various channels, and spread awareness on how to stay safe online. Moreover, Meta has also launched its #DigitalSuraksha campaign to build on the company’s efforts to offer a safer and more inclusive internet to everyone.

The resources will cover themes like:

  1. Tackling online frauds
  2. How to report harmful content
  3. Safety tips while interacting online and more

#DigitalSuraksha campaign will include two digital literacy and three consumer awareness initiatives under the Digital literacy measures and Consumer awareness initiatives. The first phase of #DigitalSuraksha includes a partnership with Delhi Police to provide digital literacy to users in Delhi. According to the company, the resources under the G20 stay safe online will cover themes such as tackling online fraud, how to report harmful content, tips to keep yourself safe when interacting online and more. This partnership claims to not only support and equip the existing internet users but benefits the rapidly increasing new Internet users in India.

7. Who among the following has been elected as the next President of Cyprus?

  1. Ioannis Kasoulides
  2. Nicos Anastasiades
  3. Nikos Christodoulides
  4. Nicos Nouris
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  C. Nikos Christodoulides

Explanation:  Former Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides was elected President of Cyprus on 13 February after a second and final round of voting. Christodoulides, 49, won 51.9% of the vote, while his opponent Andreas Mavroyanis, 66, took 48.1%. More than 72.4 percent of people voted in Cyprus this time, which is higher than before. He was appointed Government Spokesperson in 2014 and Foreign Minister in 2018.

Christodoulides is supported by the Democratic Party, the Movement for Social Democracy and the Democratic Alignment. Cyprus was divided in 1974, when Turkish forces occupied the northern part in response to a Greek-sponsored coup d’état. Since then the current issue between Cyprus and Turkey is the ongoing dispute between the Greek Cypriots in the south and the Turkish Cypriots in the north.

8. Who among the following has won the first-ever Formula E race held in Hyderabad?

  1. Pedro Lamy
  2. Nick Cassidy
  3. Jean-Eric Vergne
  4. Antonio Félix da Costa
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  C. Jean-Eric Vergne

Explanation:  The seasoned Jean Eric Vergne of DS Penske won an action-packed Formula E in Hyderabad on Saturday. This marked a successful return of a high-profile motorsport event in India. Vergne held off a strong challenge from Envison Racing’s Nick Cassidy to cross the chequered flag in the first place despite having less than 0.5% energy left in the car. Antonio Felix Da Costa of Porsche gained from a 17-second penalty handed out to Sebastian Buemi for ‘over power’ to secure the final spot on the podium. Earlier, Sports minister Anurag Singh Thakur turned up for the inaugural. Telangana IT Minister K Tarakarama Rao was also present. Mahindra Racing, in their first home race, recovered from an ordinary qualifying session earlier in the day to seal a points finish via Oliver Rowland. Rowland finished sixth from 10th on the grid while di Grassi came 14th from 17th on the grid. Loss of energy in the final moments of the race cost Mahindra a double points finish.

9. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ________ edition of Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru.

  1. 12th
  2. 13th
  3. 14th
  4. 15th
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  C. 14th

Explanation:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 14th edition of its flagship aero show in Bengaluru, an event seen to be a great business opportunity when New Delhi is looking to push indigenous products, modernise Soviet-era equipment and as domestic carriers add fleet. The theme of Aero India 2023 is “The Runway to a Billion Opportunities”.  Aero India 2023, Asia’s largest aero show, will run from February 13 to February 17, displaying locally-produced equipment and technologies to attract partnerships with foreign companies. The event will include aerial displays by aircraft and helicopters, as well as a large exhibition and trade fair of aerospace and defence companies. About 809 companies from 98 countries are likely to take part in the event.

10. The annual celebration of National Productivity Day is observed on____________, coordinated by the National Productivity Council (NPC).

  1. 11th February
  2. 12th February
  3. 13th February
  4. 14th February
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  B. 12th February

Explanation:  The annual celebration of National Productivity Day is observed on February 12, coordinated by the National Productivity Council (NPC). The NPC’s mission is to promote awareness towards increasing the productivity of the country. The day is celebrated as part of National Productivity Week, which is observed from February 12 to 18. This year’s National Productivity Day theme is “Productivity, Green Growth, and Sustainability: Celebrating India’s G20 Presidency.”  The theme highlights the fact that everybody should give themselves a chance to set productivity goals and work towards them. The celebrations are important to raise awareness of productivity, efficiency, and innovation. National Productivity Day draws attention to the power of productivity in improving the overall quality of life and it serves as an opportunity for citizens to start building good habits that will help increase productivity.

11. The First Digital Economy Working Group (DEWG) meeting under India G20 Presidency started in which city?

  1. Jaipur
  2. Indore
  3. Lucknow
  4. Banglore
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  C. Lucknow

Explanation:  The First Digital Economy Working Group (DEWG) meeting under India G20 Presidency started in Lucknow on 13 February 2023. DEWG meeting will be held from 13 to 15 February 2023. As a precursor to the first DEWG meeting, the Ministry of Electronics launched several initiatives:

  • Stay Safe Online campaign: To raise awareness about cyber risks
  • G20 Digital Innovation Alliance: To support startups in this field.
  • Immersive Digital Mobile Van: The van will travel through 45 pre-identified destinations in the city of Lucknow and provide an interactive and immersive experience about India’s digital transformation journey.

The DEWG was formed in 2017 as part of the German G20 presidency with the aim of promoting the implementation of a secure, interconnected, and inclusive digital economy. In addition to the G20 members, India has invited Guest Countries (namely, Bangladesh, Egypt, Mauritius, Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Singapore, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates),and International Organizations (such as the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), OECD, the World Bank, UNESCO, and the UNDP) to participate in the DEWG meetings.

12. Who has been appointed as the new governor of Andhra Pradesh in February 2023?

  1. Gulab Chand Kataria
  2. S. Abdul Nazeer
  3. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
  4. Lt. General Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  B. S. Abdul Nazeer

Explanation:  President Droupadi Murmu appointed 13 new Governors while accepting the resignations of  Bhagat Singh Koshyari as Governor of Maharashtra and of Radha Krishnan Mathur as Lt. Governor of Ladakh on 12 February 2023.

The fresh appointments

  • Lt. General Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik, (Retired) Governor of Arunachal Pradesh
  • Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Governor of Sikkim
  • C P Radhakrishnan, Governor of Jharkhand
  • Shiv Pratap Shukla, Governor of Himachal Pradesh
  • S. Abdul Nazeer, Governor of Andhra Pradesh
  • Gulab Chand Kataria, Governor of Assam

Change of states of some current governors

  • Justice (Retd) Biswa Bhusan Harichandan, Governor of Andhra Pradesh appointed as Governor of Chhattisgarh.
  • Anusuiya Uikye, Governor of Chhattisgarh appointed as Governor of Manipur.
  • La. Ganesan, Governor of Manipur appointed as Governor of Nagaland.
  • Phagu Chauhan, Governor of Bihar appointed as Governor of Meghalaya.
  • Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Governor of Himachal Pradesh appointed as Governor of Bihar.
  • Ramesh Bais, Governor of Jharkhand appointed as Governor of Maharashtra.
  • Brig (Dr) B D Mishra (Retd), Governor of Arunachal Pradesh appointed as Lt. Governor of Ladakh.

13. World Radio Day is observed every year on _____________ to mark the important role that radio plays in our lives and in society.

  1. 11th February
  2. 12th February
  3. 13th February
  4. 14th February
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  C. 13th February

Explanation:  World Radio Day is celebrated every year on February 13 to mark the important role that radio plays in our lives and in society. The objective of World Radio Day is to raise public awareness of the importance of radio and to encourage decision makers to use it to provide access to information, and to improve international co-operation among broadcasters. In 2023, the theme for the World Radio Day is “Radio and Peace” which aims to focus on the importance of independent radio to foster peace and prevent conflict. The theme for World Radio Day changes each year and is designed to focus attention on specific aspects of the role of radio in society. The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012, and its history can be traced back to the first International Radio Conference in Geneva in 1974. February 13 was chosen as World Radio Day as it was the day of the establishment of the United Nations Radio in 1946.

14. Tennis player, Wu Yibing has defeated John Isner to secure the ATP Tour title at the Dallas Open 2023. He is associated with which of the following country?

  1. China
  2. Japan
  3. South Korea
  4. Switzerland
  5. None of these

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  • Correct Answer:  A. China

    Explanation:  Wu Yibing (23) has become the first Chinese man to win an ATP Tour title at the Dallas Open 2023. He defeated John Isner (United States) by 6-7 (4/7), 7-6 (7/3), and 7-6 (14/12). He also becomes the second man from China to break into the top 100 of the ATP rankings. While the duo of Jamie Murray (United Kingdom) and Michael Venus (New Zealand) won the doubles title at the same event. Dallas Open: Men’s ATP indoor hard-court tennis tournament, organized in Dallas, Texas.

15. Which of the following private lenders decided to acquire 100% equity shares of Sonata Finance for Rs 537 crore?

  1. HDFC Bank
  2. Axis Bank
  3. Yes Bank
  4. ICICI Bank
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  E. None of these (Kotak Mahindra Bank)

Explanation:  The Kotak Mahindra Bank has announced that it will acquire 100% equity shares of Sonata Finance (SFPL) for Rs 537 crore. Sonata Finance is a non-banking finance company, which is engaged in microfinance. This acquisition will provide Kotak Mahindra Bank access to 502 branches across the ten states. The SFPL will become a wholly owned subsidiary of the bank after receiving regulatory and other approvals. Kotak Mahindra Bank is also planning to scale up its operations in the rural and semi-urban markets.

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