Vision IAS Current Affairs 2023 : February Affairs 2023
1. Vishakhapatnam will be the new capital of Andhra Pradesh. Who is the governor of Andhra Pradesh?
1. R. N. Ravi
2. S Abdul Nazeer
3. Tamilisai Soundararajan
4. Arif Mohammad Khan
5. Thawar Chand Gehlot
Option “2” is correct. S Abdul Nazeer is the new Governor of Andhra Pradesh. Details: Visakhapatnam, a port and industrial city brimming with cosmopolitan culture has been in the news ever since Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s government announced that it would be the new capital of the state, indicating plans to develop Amaravati – on the banks of the Krishna river – as the capital city have been scrapped. The announcement of Visakhapatnam, a new capital for Andhra comes nine years after the state of Telangana was carved out of its territory and given Hyderabad as its capital.
2. Which state recently launched the “Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan”?
Option “1” is correct. Uttar Pradesh recently launched the “Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan” a campaign to empower girls from the underprivileged class. Details: 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 Uttar Pradesh. The major goal of this scheme is Gender sensitization which is intended to address gender inequality concerns in the city.
3. Reliance Consumer Products Limited, the FMCG firm and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures Limited announced a strategic partnership with Maliban Biscuit Manufactories Limited. Maliban Biscuit Manufactories Limited is a __________-based company.
Option “5” is correct. Maliban Biscuit Manufactories Limited is a Sri Lanka-based company. Details: Reliance Consumer Products Limited, the FMCG firm and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures Limited announced a strategic partnership with Sri Lanka-headquartered Maliban Biscuit Manufactories Limited. With the strategic partnership between RCPL and Maliban, the company will not only be strengthening the FMCG portfolio through a great brand but will also be able to offer an excellent value proposition through quality products to our Indian consumers.
4. Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2023 for the __________ time in a row.
1. 4th
2. 5th
3. 6th
4. 7th
5. 3rd
Option “2” is correct. Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2023 for the 5th time in a row. Details: She presented the financial statements and tax proposals for the fiscal year 2023-24 (April 2023 to March 2024). A Made in India tablet has replaced the traditional ‘Bahi Khata’ as Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman leaves the Finance Ministry’s office to go to the Parliament to present the Budget.
5. According to finance ministry Nirmala Sitharaman, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection in January 2023 saw a significant increase, reaching over _______________.
Option “1” is correct. According to finance ministry Nirmala Sitharaman, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection in January 2023 saw a significant increase, reaching over Rs 1.55 lakh crore. Details: This marks the second highest-ever mop-up for the GST collection and demonstrates a growth in the country’s economy. The GST collection for January 2023 has reached over the ₹1.50 lakh crore mark for the third time this financial year, and is only second to the highest collection of ₹1.68 lakh crore in April 2022. The revenues for the current financial year up to January 2023 are 24% higher than the GST revenues during the same period last year.
6. Indian Army carried out the military exercise “Trishakri Prahar” in which place?
Option “5” is correct. A joint training exercise “Exercise Trishakri Prahar” was conducted in North Bengal. Details: The aim of the exercise was to practice battle preparedness of the Security Forces using the latest weapons and equipment in a networked, integrated environment, involving all arms and services of the Army, the Indian Air Force and CAPFs.
7. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) celebrated its __________ Raising Day on 1st February 2023.
1. 45th
2. 47th
3. 44th
4. 46th
5. 48th
Option “2” is correct. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is celebrating its 47th Raising Day on 1st February 2023. Details: From a modest beginning with just seven surface platforms in 1978, the ICG currently has 158 ships and 78 aircraft and is likely to achieve the targeted force levels of 200 surface platforms and 80 aircraft by 2025. Indian Coast Guard is the 4th largest Coast Guard in the world.
8. Eminent jurist Shanti Bhushan passed away at the age of 97. He was a former ___________.
1. Finance Minister
2. Civil Aviation Minister
3. Home Minister
4. Defence Minister
5. None of these
Option “5” is correct. Former Union law minister and eminent jurist Shanti Bhushan passed away at the age of 97. Details: He served as the law minister in the Morarji Desai-led Janata Party government from 1977 to 1979, which came to power after Emergency. Bhushan was among the founding members of the Aam Aadmi Party which was formed in 2012. He had also actively participated in the agitation led by social activist Anna Hazare.
9. According to the budget 2023-24, the Centre will hike the capital expenditure (capex) outlay for 2023-24 by how much percent to Rs 10 trillion (lakh crore)?
1. 22%
2. 33%
3. 44%
4. 55%
5. 11%
Option “2” is correct. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, presenting Union Budget 2023-24 in Parliament said, the Centre will hike the capital expenditure (capex) outlay for 2023-24 by 33 percent to Rs 10 trillion (lakh crore). Details: In FY23, the capex outlay was Rs 7.5 trillion. The new outlay will amount to 3.3 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP). This is the highest outlay for capex ever. The Centre has also identified 100 critical transport infrastructure projects for implementation. The Centre also proposed 50 new airports for increased connectivity. Also, Rs 10,000 crore will be set aside for the development of urban infrastructure.
10. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman listed 7 priorities of the Union Budget 2023-24. Which among the following is not a part of those priorities?
1. Reaching the Last Mile
2. Green growth
3. Youth Skills
4. Unleashing the Potential
5. Financial Sector
Option “3” is correct. “ Youth Skills” is not a part of these 7 priorities. Details: Saptarishi: Seven guiding priorities of Budget 2023-24 Union Finance Minister announced the first budget in Amrit Kaal will be guided by seven priorities that complement each other and act as the ‘Saptarishi’. 1) Inclusive Development 2) Reaching the Last Mile 3) Infrastructure and Investment 4) Unleashing the Potential 5) Green Growth 6) Youth Power 7) Financial Sector
