Vision IAS Current Affairs 2023 : February Affairs 2023
211. Which of the following companies has launched the LLaMA model, a research tool more potent than OpenAI’s GPT-3?
1. Amazon
2. Apple
3. Baidu
4. Meta
5. Google
Option “4” is correct. Meta launches LLaMA model, a research tool more potent than OpenAI’s GPT-3
212. Hari Balakrishnan, an Indian-origin MIT Professor, has received the prestigious Marconi Prize for his fundamental discoveries in wired and wireless networking, mobile sensing, and distributed systems. Marconi Prize was awarded first time in which year?
1. 1970
2. 1971
3. 1972
4. 1973
5. 1975
Option “5” is correct. The Marconi Prize is awarded annually by The Marconi Society to innovators who have significantly contributed to increasing digital inclusivity through advanced information and communications technology. Key points: Marconi Prize – Awarded for exceptional contributions to the field of information and communication technology for the benefit of mankind | Presented by: Marconi Society | First awarded: 1975
213. Which of the following state governments is going to build the country’s first Marina or a boat basin offering dockage?
1. Kerala
2. Karnataka
3. Goa
4. Gujrat
5. Bihar
Option “2” is correct. In a bid to promote coastal tourism, the Karnataka government is planning to build India’s first Marina, commonly called a boat basin offering dockage at Byndoor in Udupi district. Speaking at a function to unveil the Seven Wonders of Karnataka, organized by the Karnataka Tourism Department, the minister stated, “The government will also seek permission from the Centre for the relaxation of the coastal regulation zone (CRZ) to take up beach tourism in coastal areas and pilgrim tourism”.
214. What is the name of the project approved by the government for revitalizing agriculture in J&K?
1. Agriculture Revitalization for Prosperity in J&K
2. None
3. Sustainable Agriculture for J&K
4. Innovative Extension Approaches for Revitalising Agriculture in J&K
5. Innovative Extension Approaches for Agricultural Development
Option “4” is correct. The J&K government has approved a five-year project on “Innovative Extension Approaches for Revitalising Agriculture in Jammu and Kashmir
215. Who has been selected as the External Auditor of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva?
Option “3” is correct. Girish Chandra Murmu, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, has been selected as the External Auditor of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva for a four-year term from 2024 to 2027.
216. As per the recent reports, when will the comprehensive group standard for millets specified by FSSAI come into effect?
1. September
2. January
3. May
4. June
5. October
Option “1” is correct. the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has specified a comprehensive group standard for millets, which will be enforced from September 1, 2023. The new standard is included in the Food Safety and Standards (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2023.
217. The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu presented the Sangeet Natak Akademi’s Fellowships (Akademi Ratna) and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards (Akademi Puruskar) for the years 2019, 2020, and 2021 in _________.
1. Bangalore
2. New Delhi
3. Dehradun
4. Kolkata
5. Chennai
Option “2” is correct. The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu presented the Sangeet Natak Akademi’s Fellowships (Akademi Ratna) and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards (Akademi Puruskar) for the years are 2019, 20,2,0 and 2021 in New Delhi.
218. What is the principal theme of the External Affairs Ministry’s Asia Economic Dialogue 2022, which is being co-hosted with the Pune International Centre in Pune, Maharashtra?
1. Asia and the Emerging World Order
2. How the Global South Will Shape the G20 Agenda
3. The Metaverse
4. Global Growth Prospects
5. None of these
Option “1” is correct. The External Affairs Ministry’s annual flagship event on Geoeconomics, Asia Economic Dialogue, has begun in Pune, Maharashtra. The three-day event is being co-hosted in collaboration with the Pune International Centre. ·The principal theme for the Dialogue is ‘Asia and the Emerging World Order’, which will explore the emerging world order and its impact on Asia, including its economic prospects and challenges. Static facts:
219. How many projects were approved by the Namami Gange Executive Committee for pollution abatement and ghat development in the Ganga Basin?
1. 7
2. 8
3. 9
4. 10
5. 11
Option “5” is correct. The Namami Gange Executive Committee has approved 9 projects worth ₹1278 crore for pollution abatement in the Ganga Basin and Ghat Development.
220. Who won the Argentina Open tennis tournament on February 26, 2023?
1. Carlos Alcaraz
2. Novak Djokovic
3. Rafael Nadal
4. Cameron Norris
5. None of these
Option “1” is correct. Carlos Alcaraz won the Argentina Open on Sunday by defeating Cameron Norris.
