Vision IAS Current Affairs 2023 : February Affairs 2023
131. Which states in India, among the big States category have allocated most of their budget towards education in FY23?
1. Odisha and Kerala
2. West Bengal and Odisha
3. Chhattisgarh and Bihar
4. Maharashtra and Bihar
5. Madhya Pradesh and Bihar
Option “3” is correct. Among the big States in the country, Chhattisgarh and Bihar allocated the most proportion of their budget towards education in FY23. While Chhattisgarh allocated 18.82 per cent of the State’s estimated net budget expenditure to education, Bihar allocated 18.3 per cent.
132. Which ministry in India launched the “Khanan Prahari” mobile app to curb illegal mining?
1. Ministry of Transport and Highways
2. Ministry of Coal
3. Ministry of Trade and Commerce
4. Ministry of Steel
5. Ministry of Cooperation
Option “2” is correct. The Government of India has launched one mobile app namely “KhananPrahari” and oneweb app Coal Mine Surveillance and Management System (CMSMS) for reportingunauthorized coal mining activities so that monitoring and taking suitable action on it canbe done by concerned Law & Order enforcing authority. The CMSMS has been developedto curb illegal mining and take transparent action as an e-Governance initiative of GoI onuse of Space Technology.
133. ______ inaugurated the National Aadi Mahotsav on February 16, 2023, at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi.
Option “1” is correct. PM inaugurates Aadi Mahotsav at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi Aadi Mahotsav is presenting a grand picture of India’s tribal heritage during the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
134. According to the Swiss air tracking index IQAir, which city in India has been ranked as the most polluted city and the second most polluted city globally within a week between January 29 and February 8?
Option “2” is correct. Mumbai has been ranked as the most-polluted city in India and second most polluted city globally within a week between January 29 and February 8, according to Swiss air tracking index IQAir, a real-time air quality monitor.
135. Which bank was awarded the Prathista Puraskar under the Digidhan Awards 2021–22 by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)?
1. HDFC
2. SBI
3. PNB
4. Karnataka Bank
5. Axis Bank
Option “4” is correct. Karnataka Bank was awarded with ‘Prathista Puraskar’ under ‘Digidhan Awards 2021-22’ by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), government of India for achieving target with highest percentage in BHIM-UPI transactions in private sector bank category. Labelled as ‘KBL-NxT’, the bank is currently undertaking an accelerated digital drive under its transformation journey ‘KBL VIKAAS 2.0.
136. Who launched the “iDEX Investor Hub” (iIH), under which more than Rs 200 crores had already been pledged by leading Indian investors?
1. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh
2. Home Minister Amit Shah
3. Culture Minister G. Kishan Reddy
4. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
5. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar
Option “1” is correct. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the ‘iDEX Investor Hub’ (iIH), under which more than Rs 200 crores had already been pledged by leading Indian investors. Defence Minister also launched the ninth edition of ‘Defence India Startup Challenges (DISC 9)’ on “Cybersecurity” during the annual defense innovation event ‘Manthan’ as part of the Aero India 2023
137. Union Environment Minister_______ announced that twelve cheetahs will be flown in from South Africa on February 18. Under the ambitious cheetah reintroduction program.
Option “1” is correct. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced that twelve cheetahs will be flown in from South Africa on February 18. Under the ambitious cheetah reintroduction program.
138. According to a press statement issued by the central bank, the RBI has granted a total of _____ in-principle authorizations to existing payment aggregators to operate as online payment aggregators.
1. 25
2. 28
3. 30
4. 32
5. 34
Option “4” is correct. India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), granted ‘in-principle approval’ to 32 existing payment aggregators to act as online payment aggregators.
139. When was Mizoram formed as an independent state of the Republic of India?
1. 20th Feb 2000
2. 19th Feb 1998
3. 20th Feb 1989
4. 20th Feb 1987
5. None of these
Option “4” is correct. On 19th Feb 1987, Mizoram formed as an independent state of the Republic of India.
140. In accordance with the PRASAD Scheme, which of the following is one of the four pilgrim centres selected by the Ministry of Tourism?
1. Sabarimala Templee
2. Thirunelli Temple
3. Maa Chamundeshwari Devi Temple
4. Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple
5. St. Mary’s Church
Option “3” is correct. Pilgrim Centres Identified by Ministry of Tourism in Karnataka (i) Development of Maa Chamundeshwari Devi Temple, Mysuru, Karnataka (ii) Sri Madhwa Vana, Kunjarugiri, Udupi District (iii) Papnash Temple, Bidar District (iv) Sri Renuka Yallamma Temple, Saudatti, Belagavi District
