INDIAN NAVY AA SSR CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQ
INDIAN NAVY AA SSR CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQ
Question – 1 : Who made a record by hitting 109 sixes in 90 Tests on 18 February 2023?
Answer – (A) : Ben Stokes
Answer – (B) : Rohit Sharma
Answer – (C) : Jos Buttler
Answer – (D) : Ben Stokes
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Correct Answer : (D)
Explanation : England Test captain Ben Stokes became the player to hit the most number of sixes in the history of Test cricket in the match against New Zealand on 18 February 2023. He surpassed the previous record of cricketer Brendon McCullum. Stokes made the record by hitting 109 sixes in 90 Tests.
Question – 2 : Tulsidas Balaram, legendary Indian sportsman, passed away recently. He was related to which sport?
Answer – (A) : Football
Answer – (B) : Kabaddi
Answer – (C) : Hockey
Answer – (D) : Football
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Correct Answer : (D)
Explanation : Legendary Indian footballer, Tulsidas Balaram passed away on 17 February 2023. He played in two Olympics in 1956 and 1960 and was part of the team which won the Asian Games gold in Jakarta in 1962. He received Arjuna Award from the Government of India.
Question – 3 : Where was the ‘World Government Summit 2023’ organized recently with the theme Shaping Future Governments?
Answer – (A) : Dubai, UAE
Answer – (B) : Kathmandu, Nepal
Answer – (C) : Dubai, UAE
Answer – (D) : Moscow, Russia
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Correct Answer : (C)
Explanation : The World Government Summit 2023 was held on 13 February 2023 in Dubai. It will bring together global thought leaders, global experts and decision makers to share and contribute to the development of tools, policies and models important in shaping the governments of the future.
Question – 4 : “Exercise Trishakri Prahar” was conducted in which place?
Answer – (A) : Bengal
Answer – (B) : Kerala
Answer – (C) : Tamil Nadu
Answer – (D) : Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer : (A)
Explanation : The Indian Army and the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) participated in a joint training exercise called “Trishakti Prahar” in North Bengal. The aim of exercise was to practice battle preparedness of Security Forces using latest weapons and equipment.
Question – 5 : What is the theme of World Wetlands Day 2023?
Answer – (A) : It’s Time for Wetlands Restoration
Answer – (B) : It’s Time for Wetlands Restoration
Answer – (C) : Wetlands and Water
Answer – (D) : Wetlands and Biodiversity
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Correct Answer : (B)
Explanation : Every year on 2nd February, World Wetlands Day is celebrated globally. The theme of World Wetlands Day 2023 is “It’s Time for Wetlands Restoration,” which highlights the urgent need to prioritize wetland restoration.
Question – 6 : Recently Uttar Pradesh government has partnered with which country for ethanol production?
Answer – (A) : Denmark
Answer – (B) : Russia
Answer – (C) : Norwegian
Answer – (D) : Denmark
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Correct Answer : (D)
Explanation : To promote ethanol production in an eco-friendly manner, the Yogi Adityanath led Uttar Pradesh government has partnered with Denmark, which is expected to aid the state in adopting new technology for making ethanol and methanol through the utilization of agricultural waste.
Question – 7 : Which state/UT has recently proposed “Yaya Tso” as a Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS)?
Answer – (A) : Ladakh
Answer – (B) : Ladakh
Answer – (C) : Uttarakhand
Answer – (D) : Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer : (B)
Explanation : Yaya Tso, known as the Bird’s Paradise for its beautiful lake, has been proposed as the first Biodiversity Heritage Sites (BHS) of Ladakh under the Biological Diversity Act. Yaya Tso is a nesting habitat for bar-headed goose, black-necked crane and brahminy duck.
Question – 8 : Which bollywood actor has been named UNICEF’s National Ambassador for Child Rights?
Answer – (A) : Ayushmann Khurrana
Answer – (B) : Kartik Aryan
Answer – (C) : Ranveer Singh
Answer – (D) : Ayushmann Khurrana
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Correct Answer : (D)
Explanation : Bollywood Actor Ayushmann Khurrana has been appointed as the National Ambassador of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) India on Feb 19, 2023. In this new role with UNICEF, Ayushmann will continue to be a strong voice for children’s rights.
Question – 9 : Recently Myanmar and which country signed an agreement to develop nuclear energy?
Answer – (A) : Russia
Answer – (B) : China
Answer – (C) : India
Answer – (D) : Russia
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Correct Answer : (D)
Explanation : Russia and Myanmar signed an agreement to develop cooperation in the field of using nuclear weapons for operational purposes. The agreement on a joint project between Myanmar’s Ministry of Science and Technology and the Russian Nuclear Energy Company was signed at the Technology Nuclear Information Center in Yangon, Myanmar.
Question – 10 : Which player won gold in men’s individual 50m rifle 3 positions event?
Answer – (A) : Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar
Answer – (B) : Kiran Ankush Jadhav
Answer – (C) : Arjun Babuta
Answer – (D) : Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar
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Correct Answer : (D)
Explanation : Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar on 23 February 2023, won the gold medal in the men’s individual 50m rifle 3 positions competition at the ISSF World Cup in Cairo, Egypt. It was the Indian’s second individual world cup gold and consolidated the contingent’s position at the top of the medal tally.
Question – 11 : Which team has won Ranji Trophy titile 2023?
Answer – (A) : Saurashtra
Answer – (B) : Mumbai
Answer – (C) : Saurashtra
Answer – (D) : Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer : (C)
Explanation : Saurashtra defeated West Bengal by 9 wickets at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, to lift the Ranji Trophy title for the second time on 19 February 2023. This is the second title for Saurashtra in the past 3 seasons. Ranji Trophy is conducted every year by the BCCI amongst 38 Indian cricket teams.
Question – 12 : Alibaba Group recently sold its entire stake to which Indian company?
Answer – (A) : PayTm
Answer – (B) : Google
Answer – (C) : Facebook
Answer – (D) : Reliance
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Correct Answer : (A)
Explanation : Chinese tech firm Alibaba has reportedly sold its entire stake in Paytm’s parent company, One97 Communications Ltd. This block deal marked the transfer of 3.4 per cent equity, or 2.1 crore shares, of One97 Communications Ltd and resulted in Alibaba no longer being a shareholder in Paytm.
Question – 13 : Who became the 22nd President of Bangladesh recently?
Answer – (A) : Mohd Shahabuddin
Answer – (B) : Mohd Abdul Hameed
Answer – (C) : Mohd Qasim
Answer – (D) : Asfaq Zubaid
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Correct Answer : (A)
Explanation : Former judge and freedom fighter Mohd Shahabuddin Chuppu was elected unopposed as the 22nd President of Bangladesh. He will replace Mohammad Hamid, the longest serving President of Bangladesh (2 terms).
Question – 14 : Who will host the Football Asian Nations Cup in the year 2027?
Answer – (A) : Saudi Arabia
Answer – (B) : UAE
Answer – (C) : England
Answer – (D) : Saudi Arabia
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Correct Answer : (D)
Explanation : Saudi Arabia will host the Asian Cup football tournament 2027. Saudi Arabia has been able to host the 2027 Asian Nations Cup for the first time in its history since its establishment in 1956. Saudi Arabia was the only bid presented at the Congress in Manama after India’s withdrawal in December 2022.
Question – 15 : Who was sworn in as 9th governor of Chhattisgarh?
Answer – (A) : Biswabhushan Harichandan
Answer – (B) : BD Mishra
Answer – (C) : RK Mathur
Answer – (D) : Kalraj Mishra
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Correct Answer : (A)
Explanation : Biswabhushan Harichandan was sworn in as the ninth Governor of Chhattisgarh on 23 February 2023. Chhattisgarh High Court Chief Justice Arup Kumar Goswami administered the oath to the new Governor.
Question – 16 : What is the theme of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, 2023?
Answer – (A) : IDEAS (Innovate, Demonstrate, Elevate, Advance, Sustain)
Answer – (B) : IDEAS (Innovate, Demonstrate, Elevate, Advance, Sustain)
Answer – (C) : Science and gender equality
Answer – (D) : Realizing Women’s Rights
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Correct Answer : (B)
Explanation : The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated on 11 February to promote the full and equal access and participation of females in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics fields. The theme for the 8th International Day of Women and Girls in Science is IDEAS (Innovate, Demonstrate, Elevate, Advance, Sustain).
Question – 17 : Which has been made the new capital of Andhra Pradesh by CM Jagan Mohan Reddy?
Answer – (A) : Visakhapatnam
Answer – (B) : Anantapur
Answer – (C) : Nellore
Answer – (D) : Vizianagaram
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Correct Answer : (A)
Explanation : Chief Minister Jagan Reddy announced to make Visakhapatnam the new capital of Andhra Pradesh. Because the connectivity of the city is perfect, in which it is connected by highway, rail, air and waterways. Previously the capital of Andhra Pradesh was Amravati.
Question – 18 : Who won the National Hockey Championship 2023 recently?
Answer – (A) : ITBP
Answer – (B) : BSF
Answer – (C) : Bhopal
Answer – (D) : Haryana
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Correct Answer : (A)
Explanation : The central ice hockey team of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) won the 12th edition of the National Ice Hockey Championship for men 2023 organized in Leh, Ladakh for the third time in a row. ITBP team defeated Ladakh Scouts 1-0 in the final match.
Question – 19 : With which country is India conducting the 4th edition of biennial training Exercise DUSTLIK (2023) in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand?
Answer – (A) : Uzbekistan
Answer – (B) : Indonesia
Answer – (C) : Japan
Answer – (D) : Israel
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Correct Answer : (A)
Explanation : As part of a military-to-military exchange program between the Indian and Uzbekistan Army, the 4th edition of biennial training Exercise DUSTLIK (2023) will begin on 21 February 2023 in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. The exercise will span 14 days.
Question – 20 : In Feb 2023 , the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue or Quad launched a public campaign ‘QUAD Cyber Challenge’ to improve cyber security across their nations. Which of the following countries is not a member of QUAD?
Answer – (A) : Indonesia
Answer – (B) : Japan
Answer – (C) : Australia
Answer – (D) : Indonesia
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Correct Answer : (D)
Explanation : The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue or QUAD on 8 February 2023, launched a public campaign ‘QUAD Cyber Challenge’ to improve cyber security across their nations. The QUAD has invited Internet users across the Indo-Pacific and beyond to become part of the challenge and practice “safe and responsible cyber habits.
Question – 21 : Which city became the first city in the country to issue Green Bond recently?
Answer – (A) : Indore
Answer – (B) : Bangalore
Answer – (C) : Indore
Answer – (D) : Lucknow
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Correct Answer : (C)
Explanation : Indore Municipal Corporation has become the first urban body in the country to issue green bonds. The corporation plans to raise Rs 244 crore through this bond. Apart from being the first Indian city to debut municipal bonds, Indore is also the first city to have begun earning through carbon trading.
Question – 22 : UNDP’s climate campaign won 2 Anthem Awards. What is the name of the campaign?
Answer – (A) : Don’t Choose Extinction
Answer – (B) : Only One Earth
Answer – (C) : Don’t Choose Extinction
Answer – (D) : Living Sustainably in Harmony with Nature
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Correct Answer : (C)
Explanation : The UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Feb 2023 won Gold and Silver medal at the 2nd Annual Anthem Awards for its ‘Don’t Choose Extinction’ campaign. Content creator Prajakta Koli has been named youth climate champion by United Nations Development Programme.
Question – 23 : Which state government launched the portal for the creation of “One Family One Identity”?
Answer – (A) : Uttar Pradesh
Answer – (B) : Rajasthan
Answer – (C) : Uttar Pradesh
Answer – (D) : Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer : (C)
Explanation : Uttar Pradesh government launches portal for One Family, One ID. The Uttar Pradesh govt launched the portal for the creation of “One Family One Identity” in Feb 2023. It was launched to identify families as a unit for implementing the ‘one job per family’ proposal.
Question – 24 : Who has been appointed as the new Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) recently?
Answer – (A) : Dr. Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi
Answer – (B) : Dr. Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi
Answer – (C) : Naresh Lalwani
Answer – (D) : Siddharth Sement Ahmeharma
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Correct Answer : (B)
Explanation : The Union Public Service Commission has appointed Dr. Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi as the new Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI). He will replace Dr. V G Somani who was appointed as the Drugs Controller General of India in August 2019.
Question – 25 : Who was recently appointed as the new Vice Chief of the Air Force?
Answer – (A) : Air Marshal AP Singh
Answer – (B) : Air Marshal AP Singh
Answer – (C) : Air Marshal DK Ranjan
Answer – (D) : Air Marshal Sudeep Chauhan
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Correct Answer : (B)
Explanation : Air Marshal Amanpreet Singh became the new Vice Chief of Air Staff. He will replace Air Marshal Sandup Singh, who is retiring on 31 January 2023. Air Marshal AP Singh has also headed the ‘MiG 29 Upgrade Project Management Team’ in Moscow, Russia.
Question – 26 : Which author recently won the “Mathrubhumi Book of the Year” award?
Answer – (A) : Dr. Peggy Mohan
Answer – (B) : Dr. Peggy Mohan
Answer – (C) : Michelle Obama
Answer – (D) : Mohammed Shami
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Correct Answer : (B)
Explanation : Dr Peggy Mohan has won the ‘Mathrubhumi Book of the Year’ award at the 4th edition of Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters (MBIFL 2023). He has received this award for his book ‘Wanderers, Kings and Merchants’, portraying evolution of language as the outcome of migrations.
Question – 27 : Which of the following state organises State Biodiversity Congress annually?
Answer – (A) : Kerala
Answer – (B) : Madhya Pradesh
Answer – (C) : Uttarakhand
Answer – (D) : Kerala
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Correct Answer : (D)
Explanation : Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on 19 February 2023, inaugurated the 2nd edition of the State Biodiversity Congress in Kozhikode, Kerala. It is organized by the Kerala State Biodiversity Board under the theme ‘Biodiversity and Livelihood’.
Question – 28 : World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed the first-ever outbreak of Marburg disease in which country?
Answer – (A) : Equatorial Guinea
Answer – (B) : Equatorial Guinea
Answer – (C) : Ethiopia
Answer – (D) : DR Congo
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Correct Answer : (B)
Explanation : Equatorial Guinea has confirmed first Marburg virus disease outbreak. The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed the first-ever outbreak of Marburg disease in Equatorial Guinea in February 2023. Marburg is highly infectious.
Question – 29 : Which of the following has been named India’s most accessible app for persons with disabilities in a report titled “Making the Digital Ecosystem Disabled Friendly” released in February 2023 ?
Answer – (A) : WhatsApp
Answer – (B) : PhonePe
Answer – (C) : Telegram
Answer – (D) : Ajio
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Correct Answer : (A)
Explanation : WhatsApp has been named India’s most accessible app for persons with disabilities in a report titled “Making the Digital Ecosystem Disabled Friendly” released in February 2023. WhatsApp was the only app related as “highly accessible” based on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), which serve as the global benchmark for determining the disabled-friendliness of a website.
Question – 30 : ____________ is a rescue operation initiated by the Government of India to aid Syria and Turkey, after an earthquake hit both countries on 6 February 2023.
Answer – (A) : Operation Dost
Answer – (B) : Operation Rescue
Answer – (C) : Operation Dost
Answer – (D) : Operation Madad
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Correct Answer : (C)
Explanation : Operation Dost is a rescue operation initiated by the Government of India to aid Syria and Turkey, after an earthquake hit both countries on 6 February 2023. Under the operation, India has deployed a field hospital, supplies, and rescue personnel to the earthquake-stricken countries of Turkey and Syria.
Question – 31 : What is title of seven priorities in Budget 2023?
Answer – (A) : Saptarishi
Answer – (B) : Saptarishi
Answer – (C) : Sahyog
Answer – (D) : Samanvaye
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Correct Answer : (B)
Explanation : Saptarishi is the title of seven priorities in Budget 2023. Saptarishi is supposed to guide the country toward a better future. The seven priorities were inclusive development, reaching the last mile, infrastructure and investment, unleashing the potential, green growth, youth power and financial sector.
Question – 32 : According to the Economic Survey 2022-23, what is the estimated GDP growth rate of India?
Answer – (A) : 6.50%
Answer – (B) : 7.00%
Answer – (C) : 7.20%
Answer – (D) : 7.60%
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Correct Answer : (A)
Explanation : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Economic Survey on 31 January 2023 during the budget session. The survey has estimated the GDP growth rate to be 6.5 % for the financial year 2023-24, while the growth for the ongoing year has been projected at 7 per cent.
Question – 33 : In which state was the first compresses biogas plant in the North East dedicated?
Answer – (A) : Assam
Answer – (B) : Tripura
Answer – (C) : Nagaland
Answer – (D) : Assam
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Correct Answer : (D)
Explanation : Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on 26 Feb 2023, inaugurated the North East India’s first-ever compressed biogas plant project at Sonapur in Kamrup district of Assam. The Sonapur compressed biogas plant would significantly contribute to the Assam government’s goal of making a gradual transition to cleaner and greener energy.
Question – 34 : Which Indian company has been ranked as number 1 independent power producer globally by S & P?
Answer – (A) : National Thermal Power Corporation
Answer – (B) : Power Finance Corporation
Answer – (C) : Power Grid Corporation of India
Answer – (D) : National Thermal Power Corporation
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Correct Answer : (D)
Explanation : National Thermal Power Corporation Limited, in February 2023, ranked No.1 Independent Power Producers and Energy Traders Globally in the S & P Global Commodity Insights Top 250 Global Energy Company Rankings 2022. NTPC Limited is India’s largest power-generating company and contributes 24% of the total electricity produced in India.
Question – 35 : Recently UNESCO decided to declare which university as the world’s first living heritage university?
Answer – (A) : Visva-Bharati University
Answer – (B) : Kashi Hindu University
Answer – (C) : Aligarh University
Answer – (D) : Allahabad University
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Correct Answer : (A)
Explanation : UNESCO announced the World Heritage tag to Visva-Bharati University. This world heritage will become the world’s first living heritage university. Visva-bharati University was established in 1921 by Rabindranath Tagore. The university is spread across 1,130 acres of land.
Question – 36 : Mosi-II miliatry exercise is being held between which countries?
Answer – (A) : Russia-China
Answer – (B) : Russia-Pakistan
Answer – (C) : Pakistan-China
Answer – (D) : Russia-Japan
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Correct Answer : (A)
Explanation : South Africa started a joint naval military exercise ‘Mosi II’ with Russia and China in the Indian Ocean in February 2023. The South African National Defence Force says 350 members of its armed forces will take part. Russia has announced it will send its Admiral Gorshkov warship, which carries Zircon hypersonic missiles.
Question – 37 : What is the name of World Bank President who recently announced his resignation?
Answer – (A) : David Malpass
Answer – (B) : Gita Gopinath
Answer – (C) : David Malpass
Answer – (D) : Christine Lagarde
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Correct Answer : (C)
Explanation : World Bank chief David Malpass announced on 16 February 2023 that he would step down from his post. He was selected as 13th President of the World Bank Group. Ajay Banga has been nominated by US President Joe Biden to become the new President of the World Bank.
Question – 38 : In February 2023 , which country lifted its temporary ban on the import of frozen seafood from India?
Answer – (A) : Qatar
Answer – (B) : Oman
Answer – (C) : Saudi Arabia
Answer – (D) : Qatar
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Correct Answer : (D)
Explanation : Qatar lifted its temporary ban on the import of frozen seafood from India. The ban was imposed in November 2022, just ahead of the FIFA World Cup following alleged detection of Vibrio cholera from a few consignments from India.
Question – 39 : Recently by what name ISRO launched its smallest rocket?
Answer – (A) : SSLV-D2
Answer – (B) : SSLV-D3
Answer – (C) : SSMV-D2
Answer – (D) : SSMV-D3
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Correct Answer : (A)
Explanation : ISRO launched its smallest rocket SSLV-D2 on 10 February 2023 from Satish Contract Space Center in Sriharikota. ISRO launched Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D2) to place three satellites EOS-07, Janus-1 and AzaadiSAT-2 satellites into a circular orbit of 450 km.
Question – 40 : Which of the following is set to launch the Al languages model LLaMA?
Answer – (A) : Meta
Answer – (B) : Meta
Answer – (C) : Microsoft
Answer – (D) : Google
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Correct Answer : (B)
Explanation : LLaMA is a large language model developed by META that is similar to ChatGPT. The main objective of the model is to assist researchers in the field of Al. LLaMA is a collection of language models that range from 7B to 65B parameters.
Question – 41 : ‘Omorgus Khandesh’ is a newly found species of which insect?
Answer – (A) : Beetle
Answer – (B) : Beetle
Answer – (C) : Ladybugs
Answer – (D) : Ants
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Correct Answer : (B)
Explanation : A new beetle species ‘Omorgus Khandesh’ was found in western ghats in India, according to a paper published in the New Zealand-based journal Zootaxa in February 2023. The beetle is important for forensic science as it helps detect the time of death of an animal or human.
Question – 42 : HLFT-42 was in news recently. What is it related to?
Answer – (A) : Supersonic jet trainer
Answer – (B) : Oral Vaccine of COVID-19
Answer – (C) : Supersonic jet trainer
Answer – (D) : Newly discovered Asteroid
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Correct Answer : (C)
Explanation : HAL unveiled next gen supersonic trainer HLFT-42 at Aero India 2023. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has unveiled the design of a new supersonic jet trainer HLFT-42 for combat aircraft training of the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Aero India 2023.
Question – 43 : Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Hyundai Motor India Ltd in February 2023?
Answer – (A) : Yastika Bhatia and Renuka Singh Thakur
Answer – (B) : Rajeshwari Gayakwad and Yastika Bhatia
Answer – (C) : Sneh Rana and Renuka Singh Thakur
Answer – (D) : Sneh Rana and Yastika Bhatia
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Correct Answer : (A)
Explanation : Hyundai Motor India Ltd has signed on two more women cricketers named Yastika Bhatia and Renuka Singh Thakur, to its roster of brand ambassadors. Bhatia and Thakur will join Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues.
Question – 44 : Recently QUAD countries launched which campaign for cyber security?
Answer – (A) : QUAD Cyber Challenge
Answer – (B) : QUAD Locked Shield
Answer – (C) : QUAD Cyber Challenge
Answer – (D) : Cyber Security
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Correct Answer : (C)
Explanation : India, US, Japan and Australia launched the Quad Cyber Challenge campaign. QUAD countries have started this campaign to encourage internet users across the Indo-Pacific and beyond to adopt safe and responsible cyber habits. QUAD Group is an organization of four countries India, Australia, Japan and America.
Question – 45 : ________________ recently won the gold medal in the men’s 10m air rifle competition of the ISSF Shooting World Cup in Cairo, Egypt.
Answer – (A) : Rudrankksh Patil
Answer – (B) : Bhavesh Shekhawat
Answer – (C) : Anish Bhanwala
Answer – (D) : Rudrankksh Patil
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Correct Answer : (D)
Explanation : Rudrankksh Patil won the gold medal in the men’s 10m air rifle competition of the ISSF Shooting World Cup in Cairo, Egypt on 21 February 2023. Rudrankksh Patil defeated Germany’s Maximilian Ulbrich 16-8 in the gold medal match to clinch the top prize.
Question – 46 : The Chief Minister of which state announced the implementation of Ladli Bahna Yojana recently?
Answer – (A) : Madhya Pradesh
Answer – (B) : Punjab
Answer – (C) : Madhya Pradesh
Answer – (D) : Odisha
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Correct Answer : (C)
Explanation : Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the implementation of Ladli Bahna Yojana on the occasion of Narmada Jayanti recently. Under the scheme an assistance of Rs 1,000 per month has been approved to beneficiary women who would be from the age group 23 to 60 years.
Question – 47 : Which city hosted 20th Edition of BioAsia Summit 2023?
Answer – (A) : Hyderabad
Answer – (B) : Kanpur
Answer – (C) : Delhi
Answer – (D) : Hyderabad
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Correct Answer : (D)
Explanation : The 20th Edition of BioAsia, Asia’s largest Life Sciences and Healthcare Convention, concluded in Hyderabad on 26 February 2023. It is one of Asia’s largest gatherings of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry.
Question – 48 : What is the name of AI Chatbot launched by UIDAI for Aadhar related queries?
Answer – (A) : Aadhaar Mitra
Answer – (B) : e-Aadhaar
Answer – (C) : Al Aadhaar
Answer – (D) : Aadhaar Mitra
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Correct Answer : (D)
Explanation : The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) in February 2023, launched a new chatbot ‘Aadhaar Mitra’ for Aadhar related queries. It can answer queries related to Aadhaar enrolment number, PVC Card order status, and complaint status, etc. It is available in both English and Hindi languages.
Question – 49 : First meeting of the W20 (Women 20) under India’s G20 presidency will be held at which city?
Answer – (A) : Chatrapati Sambhajinagar
Answer – (B) : Chatrapati Sambhajinagar
Answer – (C) : Solapur
Answer – (D) : Mumbai
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Correct Answer : (B)
Explanation : The first meeting of the W20 (Women 20) under India’s G20 presidency will be held at Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra on 27-28 February 2023. ‘Pursuit of Gender Equality, Equity and Dignity for Women-led Development’ is the theme of the meeting. Union Minister for Women & Child Development and Minority Affairs Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani inaugurated a two-day Women 20 inception meeting.
Question – 50 : What is the name of platform launched by Indian Air force for steady jammer-proof communication?
Answer – (A) : Vayulink
Answer – (B) : Pawanlink
Answer – (C) : Vayulink
Answer – (D) : Pawanputra
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Correct Answer : (C)
Explanation : Indian Air Force develops ‘Vayulink’ platform for steady jammer-proof communication. The Indian Air Force has come out with an innovative solution that would help pilots to deal with bad weather and also provide them jammer-proof uninterrupted communication with the base station.
Question – 51 : What is the rank of India in the recently released World Happiness Index 2023?
Answer – (A) : 136th
Answer – (B) : 142th
Answer – (C) : 112th
Answer – (D) : 136th
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Correct Answer : (D)
Explanation : In terms of overall happiness, India is now placed in the 136th position in 2023. Finland was ranked the happiest country in the world five times in a row as of March 2023, according to the World Happiness Report followed by Denmark.
Question – 52 : Who won the “Grammy Award 2023” recently?
Answer – (A) : Ricky Cage
Answer – (B) : Robert glasper
Answer – (C) : Bonnie Raitt
Answer – (D) : Ricky Cage
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Correct Answer : (D)
Explanation : Indian composer Ricky Cage has brought laurels to India by winning yet another Grammy. At the 65th Grammy Awards, Cage won Best Immersive Album for his album ‘Divine Tides’. This is Cage’s second consecutive and third overall Grammy Award.
Question – 53 : In february 2023, who has been given an extension as Defence Secretary till October 2024?
Answer – (A) : Aramane Giridhar
Answer – (B) : Rajeev Raghuvanshi
Answer – (C) : K Satyanarayana Raju
Answer – (D) : VR amachandra
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Correct Answer : (A)
Explanation : The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved his extension in service as Secretary, Department of Defence, beyond the age of superannuation for a period up to 31st of October, 2024. Mr Giridhar is a 1988-batch Indian Administrative Service officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre.
Question – 54 : Which country has declared national emergency due to Cyclone Gabrielle?
Answer – (A) : New Zealand
Answer – (B) : New Zealand
Answer – (C) : Australia
Answer – (D) : Indonesia
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Correct Answer : (B)
Explanation : The New Zealand government has declared a National State-of Emergency for just the third time in history as Cyclone Gabrielle causes wide spread flooding. The New Zealand government on 14 Feb 2023, declared a national state of emergency after Cyclone Gabrielle lashed the North Island.
Question – 55 : Which planet has recently overtaken Saturn to have the most satellites?
Answer – (A) : Jupiter planet
Answer – (B) : Jupiter planet
Answer – (C) : Neptune
Answer – (D) : Uranus
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Correct Answer : (B)
Explanation : Jupiter has overtaken Saturn to become the planet with the most satellites. Recently, 12 new satellites of Jupiter, the largest planet of the Solar System, were discovered, due to which the total number of satellites of Jupiter became 92.
Question – 56 : Recently deposits of which element were found in Jammu and Kashmir?
Answer – (A) : Lithium
Answer – (B) : Potassium
Answer – (C) : Magnesium
Answer – (D) : Aluminum
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Correct Answer : (A)
Explanation : On February 9, the Geological Survey of India announced that lithium reserves have been found for the first time in India in Jammu and Kashmir The store that has been found now, there is a survey of having 5.9 million tonnes of lithium.
Question – 57 : In February 2023, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) partnered with which of the following to push forward the Gaganyaan mission?
Answer – (A) : Indian Navy
Answer – (B) : Indian Air Force
Answer – (C) : Indian Army
Answer – (D) : CISF
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Correct Answer : (A)
Explanation : The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) partnered with the Indian Navy to push forward the Gaganyaan mission. ISRO along with the Indian Navy carried out the initial recovery trials of the crew module that will splash down in the ocean after re-entering Earth’s atmosphere from space.
Question – 58 : Which of the following reduced the turnaround time for ‘Partial Withdrawal’ request of the National Pension Scheme to T+2 Settlement i.e. within 2 days of request?
Answer – (A) : PFRDA
Answer – (B) : IRDAI
Answer – (C) : SEBI
Answer – (D) : RBI
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Correct Answer : (A)
Explanation : The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority recently reduced the turnaround time for ‘Partial Withdrawal’ request of the National Pension Scheme to T+2 Settlement i.e. within 2 days of request. Earlier it was under T+4 settlement.
Question – 59 : Who has been named as the new Vice Chief of Army Staff?
Answer – (A) : MV Suchindra Kumar
Answer – (B) : BS Raju
Answer – (C) : Rana Pratap Kalita
Answer – (D) : Harsha Gupta
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Correct Answer : (A)
Explanation : Lt General MV Suchindra Kumar has been named as the new Vice Chief of Army Staff, while incumbent Lt General B S Raju appointed as South Western Army Commander. Lt General Kumar is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla.
Question – 60 : Which of the following has been declared as terrorist organization/s under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 in February 2023?1. Khalistan Tiger Force2. Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force
Answer – (A) : Both 1 and 2
Answer – (B) : Only 2
Answer – (C) : Both 1 and 2
Answer – (D) : Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer : (C)
Explanation : The Home Ministry has declared Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) and Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force as terrorist organizations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. Union Home Ministry said, Khalistan Tiger Force is a militant outfit it aims at reviving terrorism in Punjab.
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INDIAN NAVY AA SSR CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQ
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INDIAN NAVY AA SSR CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQ
INDIAN NAVY AA SSR CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQ
INDIAN NAVY AA SSR CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQ
INDIAN NAVY AA SSR CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQ
INDIAN NAVY AA SSR CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQ
INDIAN NAVY AA SSR CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQ
INDIAN NAVY AA SSR CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQ
INDIAN NAVY AA SSR CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQ
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