Vision IAS Current Affairs 2023 : January Affairs 2023
91. School Students in which country to soon learn Punjabi as the language is all set to be introduced into the school curriculum?
1. Canada
2. USA
3. Australia
4. England
5. Pakistan
Option “3” is correct. Now Punjabi is all set to be taught in public schools in Western Australia. The language is all set to be introduced into the school curriculum.
92. The ‘Year of Enterprises’ Project was recognized as the best practices model at the National Conference on Micro Small and Medium Enterprises. The ‘Year of Enterprises’ project belongs to which of the Indian state?
Option “3” is correct.
The ‘Year of Enterprises’ Project belongs to Kerala. The ‘Year of Enterprises’ aimed to create 1,00,000 enterprises and has successfully created 1,18,509 enterprises and got investment worth ₹7,261.54 crores.
93. Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) Interest Rate was hiked for January–March 2023 quarter. What is the percentage of interest rate under Kisan Vikas Patra currently?
1. 7.2%
2. 6.9%
3. 8.3%
4. 5.9%
5. 9%
Option “1” is correct.
The current interest rate on Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) account deposits is 7.2% compounded annually.
The revised rate was announced on December 30. This rate would apply to KVP deposits made in the first quarter of the New Year 2023.
94. World Bank predicts India’s Economic Growth to slow to how much percent in FY23 due to rising uncertainty weigh on export and investment growth?
1. 7.4%
2. 8.3%
3. 6.2%
4. 7.8%
5. 6.9%
Option “5” is correct.
India’s growth is expected to slow to 6.9 per cent in Financial Year 2023, a 0.6 percentage point decrease since June, as the global economy and rising uncertainty weigh on export and investment growth, according to the World Bank.
95. The two-day celebration of the Aadi Shaurya – Parv Parakram Ka Tribal Dance Festival and Military Tattoo would display the strength of the Armed Forces and the cultural beauty of India’s tribal cultures. This Tribal dance festival will held in which Indian city?
Option “4” is correct.
The 23rd of this month will see the Aadi Shaurya – Parv Parakram Ka Tribal Dance Festival and Military Tattoo at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.
According to the Ministry, the festival’s goals are to honour India’s rich cultural history, which contributes to its distinctiveness and diversity, and to remember the courageous hearts who gave their lives for the country.
96. Which of the following Indian state has kicked itself into the Guinness Book of World Records by taking 4,500 penalty kicks in 12 hours?
1. Sikkim
2. Andhra Pradesh
3. Kerala
4. Odisha
5. West Bengal
Option “3” is correct.
Kerala has kicked itself into the Guinness Book of World Records by taking 4,500 penalty kicks in 12 hours. The Department of Sports and Youth Affairs made it possible for the football-crazy State to set the Guinness record at a Dream Goal penalty shootout organised at Payyanad Football Stadium at Manjeri.
97. India and ____________to conduct joint exercise to strengthen cooperation in air defence called “Veer Guardian-2023”.
1. Australia
2. Japan
3. France
4. USA
5. England
Option “2” is correct.
The Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) and the Indian Air Force will participate in the joint air exercise “Veer Guardian-2023” starting on January 12 at Hyakuri Air Base in Japan.
98. Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved three proposals worth how much crore rupees to strengthen the country’s deterrence and combat readiness? (Approx value)
Option “4” is correct.
Defence Acquisition Council(DAC) approved three proposals worth 4,276 crore rupees to strengthen the country’s deterrence and combat readiness.
99. National Youth Day is celebrated every year to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. On which of the day India celebrates National Youth Day?
1. January 9
2. January 15
3. January 12
4. January 14
5. January 11
Option “3” is correct.
National Youth Day is celebrated every year on January 12 to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
Every year on this occasion, the government organises National Youth Festival in collaboration with one state willing to host from January 12 to January 16.
100. Where Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated School of Logistics, Waterways and Communication to provide world-class education and training recently?
Option “2” is correct. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, along with Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, inaugurated the School of Logistics, Waterways and Communication in Agartala.
