Vision IAS Current Affairs 2023 : January Affairs 2023
231. Which of the following state-owned company has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with World Boxing Champion and gold medal winner of Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Nikhat Zareen as its brand ambassador?
1. Coal India
2. BPCL
3. Indian Oil
4. ONGC
5. NMDC
Option “5” is correct. NMDC has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with World Boxing Champion and gold medal winner of Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Nikhat Zareen to represent NMDC as its brand ambassador. NMDC is a National miner and India’s largest producer of iron ore.
232. India beat England in the first-ever ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup final. Where the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup final was played in_____________.
1. England
2. UAE
3. India
4. South Africa
5. New Zealand
Option “4” is correct. India beat England in the first-ever ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup final in Potchefstroom, South Africa. India bowled out England for a paltry 68 and won by 7 wkts. This is the first ICC trophy India has won in women’s cricket.
233. The theme of World Leprosy Day 2023 is “Act Now. End Leprosy.” On which day World Leprosy Day (WLD) is celebrated for the people who have experienced leprosy, raise awareness of the disease, and call for an end to leprosy-related stigma and discrimination?
1. First Monday of January
2. Second Saturday of January
3. Last Sunday of January
4. Fourth Friday of January
5. Third Tuesday of January
Option “3” is correct. World Leprosy Day (WLD) is celebrated on the last Sunday of January. This date was chosen by French humanitarian, Raoul Follereau as a tribute to the life of Mahatma Gandhi, who did much work with persons affected by leprosy and died at the end of January in 1948.
234. ______________tableau which showcased the state’s wildlife and religious sites at the 74th Republic Day parade has won the top prize.
Option “3” is correct. Uttarakhand tableau which showcased the state’s wildlife and religious sites at the 74th Republic Day parade has won the top prize. In the foreground of the tableau, reindeer, deer and various birds were shown roaming in the world-famous Corbett National Park.
235. “Ladli Bahna Yojana” will be created for the poor and lower middle class women of the state, irrespective of caste or category. Which Indian state announced to launch “Ladli Bahna Yojana” for the girls?
Option “4” is correct. Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, has made a significant statement for the women to launch the “Ladli Bahna Yojana” in the state following the success of the Ladli Laxmi Yojana for the girls. The funds will be deposited each month into the accounts of the recipients from every eligible family, enabling them to achieve financial independence. In five years, it is predicted that this programme will cost roughly Rs 60,000 crore.
236. World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day (World NTD Day) is observed on which of the day every year to raise awareness about neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) as a critical public health challenge so that we can progress towards their elimination?
1. January 29
2. January 31
3. January 30
4. January 28
5. January 27
Option “3” is correct. World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day (World NTD Day) is observed on January 30 every year. 2023 theme is “Act Now. Act Together. Invest in Neglected Tropical Diseases”.
237. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the economy survey to Parliament. According to the economic survey, India’s economy will expand by how much percent in 2023–2024?
1. 6.9%
2. 8%
3. 7.2%
4. 6.5%
5. 7.8%
Option “4” is correct. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the economy survey to Parliament. According to the economic survey, India’s economy will expand by 6.5 percent in 2023–2024 as opposed to 7 percent in the current fiscal year and 8.7 percent in 2021–2022.
238. Give the name of India-born naturalised British economist who has authored a new book titled “The Poverty Of Political Economy: How Economics Abandoned the Poor”.
Option “2” is correct. India-born naturalised British economist Meghnad Desai has authored a new book titled “The Poverty Of Political Economy: How Economics Abandoned the Poor” which highlights how the discipline of economics, since the time it evolved from the late 18th century.
239. Who among the following has been appointed as the new Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force recently?
1. Air Marshal Hardeep Dhillon
2. Vivek Ram Chaudhari
3. Air Marshal Sandeep Singh
4. Air Marshal A P Singh
5. Sandeep Singh
Option “4” is correct. Air Marshal A P Singh has been appointed as the new Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force. He will succeed Air Marshal Sandeep Singh, who will retire from service. Air Marshal A P Singh is an alumnus of National Defence Academy, Defence Services Staff College and National Defence College.
240. On which day India observed Martyrs’ Day or Shaheed Diwas to pay tribute to all the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country?
1. 29 January
2. 28 January
3. 27 January
4. 31 January
5. 30 January
Option “5” is correct. On January 30, 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.
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