Current Affairs Quiz 16th February 2023 For Bank Exam

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16th January Current Affairs Quiz: Here, we are providing the Current Affairs Quiz. These types of topics are important for candidates who prepare for Bank Exam 2023. In this article, we are covering the following topics Headlines:

Khanan Prahari
Namami Gange Programme
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Childhood Cancer International day
2026 FIFA World Cup

16th January Current Affairs Quiz

The Current Affairs section constitutes a major part of the General Awareness section in a competitive examination and plays an instrumental role. To supplement your preparation for the General Awareness Section of the upcoming exams like IBPS PO/Clerk Mains, SBI PO Mains and SEBI Grade A Prelims, we are providing you Current Affairs Quiz of 16th January 2023 covering the following topics Headlines: Khanan Prahari, Namami Gange Programme, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Childhood Cancer International day, 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Q1. Which ministry of India launched the ‘Khanan Prahari’ Mobile App to Curb Illegal Mining?
(a) Ministry of Transport and Highways
(b) Ministry of Coal
(c) Ministry of Trade and Commerce
(d) Ministry of Steel
(e) Ministry of Cooperation

Q2. Students from which educational institute from India was Awarded Global Best M-GOV Awards?
(a) IIT Madras
(b) Lovely Professional University
(c) Manipal University
(d) IIT Indore
(e) Jamia Millia Islamia

Q3. Namami Gange Programme was launched in which year to rejuvenate River Ganga and its tributaries?
(a) 2011
(b) 2014
(c) 2015
(d) 2017
(e) 2020

Q4. Who joined as the team mentor of Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Women’s Premier League?
(a) Sania Mirza
(b) P.T Usha
(c) Anju Bobby
(d) Jhulam Goswami
(e) Mithali Raj

Q5. When was the first Childhood Cancer International day observed?
(a) 2020
(b) 2021
(c) 1999
(d) 1994
(e) 1990

Q6. ______, a Bengaluru-based start-up has delivered SWARM drones to Indian Army, which makes the Army the first major armed force in the world to operationalize these high-density SWARM drones.
(a) Defence Research and Development Organization
(b) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
(c) Indian Council of Agricultural Research
(d) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
(e) NewSpace Research

Q7. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has presented the President’s Colour to which state police in recognition of its exceptional service?
(a) Odisha
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Punjab
(d) Haryana
(e) Rajasthan

Q8. Which of the following countries will automatically qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
(a) Mexico, Canada, U.S
(b) Netherlands, Qatar, Mexico
(c) Canada, Mexico, Denmark
(d) Denmark, France, Belgium
(e) Portugal, Mexico, Spain

Q9. Which continent is set to use half of the world’s electricity by 2025?
(a) America
(b) Asia
(c) Africa
(d) Europe
(e) Australia

Q10. Which states in India allocated the most proportion of their budget towards education in FY23?
(a) Odisha and Kerala
(b) West Bengal and Odisha
(c) Chhattisgarh and Bihar
(d) Maharashtra and Bihar
(e) Madhya Pradesh and Bihar

Q11. Which airlines in India are set to buy 220 Boeing planes for $34 billion?
(a) Air India
(b) IndiGo
(c) Vistara
(d) Go First
(e) Akasa Air

Q12. Which organization launched its second global hackathon – ‘HARBINGER 2023 – Innovation for Transformation’ with the theme ‘Inclusive Digital Services’?
(a) SEBI
(b) Indian Institute of Banking and Finance
(c) State Bank of India
(d) Reserve bank of India
(e) Bank of India

Q13. Science Center and Planetarium to be constructed in which state?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Punjab
(d) Odisha
(e) Tamil Nadu

Q14. According to the Finance Ministry, Gross direct tax collections grew ______ to Rs 15.67 lakh crore so far this fiscal.
(a) 10%
(b) 15%
(c) 20%
(d) 24%
(e) 30%

Q15. What is the theme of International Childhood Cancer Day?
(a) We can. I can.
(b) I Am and I Will
(c) ’26 years of Care, Compassion and Commitment
(d) Better Survival
(e) Through your hands

Solutions

S1. Ans.(b)
Sol. Ministry of Coal Launched ‘Khanan Prahari’ Mobile App to Curb Illegal Mining.

S2. Ans.(d)
Sol. IIT Indore Students Awarded with Global Best M-GOV Awards by Egyptian President.

S3. Ans.(b)
Sol. Namami Gange Programme was launched from June 2014 till 31st March 2021 to rejuvenate River Ganga and its tributaries.

S4. Ans.(a)
Sol. Sania Mirza has joined in as mentor of Royal Challengers Bangalore for the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL), to be played in Mumbai from March 4 to 26.

S5. Ans.(d)
Sol. The first Childhood Cancer International day was observed in 1994.

S6. Ans.(e)
Sol. NewSpace Research, a Bengaluru-based start-up has delivered SWARM drones to Indian Army, which makes the Army the first major armed force in the world to operationalize these high-density SWARM drones.

S7. Ans.(d)
Sol. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has presented the President’s Colour to Haryana Police in recognition of its exceptional service.

S8. Ans.(a)
Sol. The U.S. men’s national team, Mexico and Canada, will automatically qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

S9. Ans.(b)
Sol. Asia is set to use half of the world’s electricity by 2025.

S10. Ans.(c)
Sol. Chhattisgarh and Bihar allocated the most proportion of their budget towards education in FY23.

S11. Ans.(a)
Sol. Air India to buy 220 Boeing planes for $34 billion.

S12. Ans.(d)
Sol. The Reserve Bank announced its second global hackathon – ‘HARBINGER 2023 – Innovation for Transformation’ with the theme ‘Inclusive Digital Services’.

S13. Ans.(a)
Sol. Science Center and Planetarium to be constructed in Kota, Rajasthan.

S14. Ans.(d)
Sol. Gross direct tax collections grew 24% to Rs 15.67 lakh crore so far this fiscal, the finance ministry said. After adjusting for refunds, the net direct tax collection stood at Rs 12.98 lakh crore, a growth of 18.40%.

S15. Ans.(d)
Sol. The three-year campaign for International Childhood Cancer Day began in 2021 and will conclude in 2023. The theme for the three-year campaign is ‘Better Survival’.