Vision IAS Current Affairs 2023 : February Affairs 2023
161. The theme of the 2023 International Mother Language Day is “Multilingual education—a necessity to transform education.” When is this day celebrated?
1. February 18
2. February 19
3. February 20
4. February 21
5. February 22
Option “4” is correct. International Mother Language Day 2023: February 21 is dedicated to promoting awareness of linguistic diversity and cultural unity. It also promotes multilingualism. The United Nations recognised this day in 2002, three years after it was first announced on 17 November 1999 by UNESCO.
162. The Ministry of Rural Development signed an MoU between the ministry and _____, an e-commerce platform owned by Bengaluru-based Fashnear Technologies Private Limited.
Option “3” is correct. Ministry of Rural Development signed an MoU between the ministry and Meesho an e-commerce platform owned by Bengaluru-based Fashnear Technologies Private Limited.
163. Who has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Indian Telephone Industries Limited (ITI Ltd), a PSU under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). The Central Government has approved his appointment.
1. Arun Pie
2. Rajiv Gauba
3. S Sreesanth
4. Vinay Saxena
5. Rajesh Rai
Option “5” is correct. Rajesh Rai named as CMD of ITI Limited Rajesh Rai has been appointed as Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Indian Telephone Industries Limited (ITI Ltd), a PSU under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
164. The Martin Foundation, in association with the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam International Foundation and Space Zone India, launched the APJ Abdul Kalam Satellite Launch Vehicle Mission 2023 from __________.
1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Karnataka
3. Tamil Nadu
4. Telangana
5. Kerala
Option “3” is correct. The Martin Foundation in association with Dr APJ Abdul Kalam International Foundation and Space Zone India on 19 February launched the APJ Abdul Kalam Satellite Launch Vehicle Mission-2023. Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan was also present at the event. The rocket was launched from Pattipolam village, Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu.
165. _____ and the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) Jointly Launch KAVACH-2023.
1. All India Council for Technical Education
2. University Grants Commission
3. Medical Council of India
4. Bar Council of India
5. Indian Council for Agriculture Research
Option “1” is correct. Dr. T G Sitharam, Chairman, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), said, “KAVACH-2023 is a unique kind of national hackathon jointly conducted by MoE’s Innovation Cell, AICTE, Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D, MHA) and Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C, MHA) to identify innovative ideas and technological solutions for addressing the cyber security and cybercrime challenges of the 21st century faced by our Law Enforcement Agencies and common citizens.”
166. The Central Water Commission (CWC) has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with _____ for the development of the International Centre of Excellence for Dams (ICED).
Option “1” is correct. A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed between Central Water Commission and Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) for establishing the International Centre of Excellence for Dams (ICED) at IIT Roorkee on February 14, 2023, in Shram Shakti Bhawan, Ministry of Jal Shakti, New Delhi.
167. Who has composed the five-day “Devi Mahatme” episode, which was an important milestone in the history of Yakshagana literature?
1. Ganpati Hegde Toti
2. Bapila Narayan Bhagwat
3. Ira Gopalakrishna Bhagavatha
4. Actor Joshi Gokarna
5. Delampuri Krishna Bhat
Option “2” is correct. Bapila Narayan Bhagwat composed the five-day ‘Devi Mahatme’ episode, which was an important milestone in the history of Yakshagana literature.
168. Recently, O. P. Kohli passed away at 87. He was related to which field?
1. Cricketer
2. Football Player
3. Politician
4. Artist
5. Poet
Option “3” is correct. former governor
169. According to the recently released report by TomTom, which of the following is the second slowest city in the world to drive into?
Option “2” is correct. According to a latest report by specialist in geolocation technologies TomTom, Bengaluru’s traffic has made it the second slowest place to drive through in the world in 2022.
170. Recently, the winners of the Wolf Prize 2023 were announced. It was presented by the Wolf Foundation; the foundation is associated with which of the following country?
1. Israel
2. Japan
3. USA
4. India
5. Australia
Option “1” is correct. The Wolf prize is presented by the Wolf Foundation of Israel. It is being awarded since 1978.
