Vision IAS Current Affairs 2023 : January Affairs 2023
161. Who inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of development projects worth more than Rs 38,000 crore in different sectors in Mumbai recently?
1. Nitin Gadkari
2. Narendra Modi
3. Mansukh Mandaviya
4. Eknath Sinde
5. Amit Shah
Option “2” is correct. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of development projects worth more than Rs 38,000 crore in different sectors in Mumbai. At a ceremony that was held at the MMRDA ground in BKC, PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of a string of projects worth more than Rs 38,000 crore. These projects are aimed at developing infrastructure, easing urban travel, and strengthening healthcare in Mumbai.
162. FITUR is the global meeting point for tourism professionals and the leading trade fair for inbound and outbound markets in Latin America. FITUR is the second most important tourism fair in the world. Where the International Tourism Fair FITUR 2023 kicks off?
1. London, UK
2. Davos, Switzerland
3. Rome, Italy
4. Madrid, Spain
5. Paris, France
Option “4” is correct. The fair is being organized in Madrid, Spain. This year the organisers have announced a total of 8,360 exhibiting companies, an estimated attendance of 82,000 professionals from the tourism sector or associated companies, and an influx of up to 30,000 members of the general public.
163. Who has scripted history by becoming the first Indian-American politician to be sworn in as the Lieutenant Governor in the state of Maryland, adjoining the US capital?
1. Sheela Murthy
2. Tanya Gupta
3. Aruna Miller
4. Neerja Sethi
5. None of the above
Option “3” is correct. Aruna Miller has scripted history by becoming the first Indian-American politician to be sworn in as the Lieutenant Governor in the state of Maryland, adjoining the US capital. Moore became Maryland’s 63rd governor, the state’s first and the country’s only current Black chief executive. The newly sworn-in Lt Governor took her oath on the Bhagwat Gita.
164. The resolution, which was co-sponsored by India, recognises that “education for all” contributes to the strengthening of democracy. Which of the following has adopted a resolution titled ‘Education for Democracy’ that reaffirms the right of everyone to education?
1. UNESCO
2. United Nations General Assembly
3. UNICEF
4. WHO
5. None of the above
Option “2” is correct. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution titled ‘Education for Democracy’ that reaffirms the right of everyone to education.
165. The Kerala government is planning to extend the leave policy to all the universities under the State Higher Education Department. Higher Education Minister in Kerala R Bindu announced that girls students above the age of 18 years will get maternity leave of how many days?
1. 60
2. 180
3. 90
4. 120
5. 240
Option “1” is correct. Higher Education Minister in Kerala R Bindu announced that girls students above the age of 18 years will get maternity leave of 60 days.
166. Who has been selected for appointment as Director in the National Health Authority (Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission) under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare?
1. SS Khera
2. Rajiv Gauba
3. Dr. PK Mishra
4. Praveen Sharma
5. Samant Goel
Option “4” is correct. Praveen Sharma has been selected for appointment as Director in the National Health Authority (Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission) under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Sharma has been appointed to the post under the Central Staffing Scheme for a period of five years with effect from the date of taking over charge of the post or until further orders, whichever event takes place earlier.
167. Which state-owned bank offers credit cards against Fixed Deposit to customers who don’t meet the eligibility criteria for regular credit cards?
1. HDFC Bank
2. Canara Bank
3. Punjab National Bank
4. Federal Bank
5. Bank of Baroda
Option “3” is correct. State-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) offers credit cards against Fixed Deposit to customers who don’t meet the eligibility criteria for regular credit cards. This facility will be available for salary account customers, and they shall be able to apply through the mobile banking app PNB One, website or Internet Banking Service (IBS), the lender said.
168. Which international airport won the prestigious “Best Sustainable Greenfield Airport” award under Aviation Sustainability and Environment at ASSOCHAM 14th International Conference-cum-Awards for Civil Aviation 2023 at New Delhi?
1. Indira Gandhi International Airport
2. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
3. New Goa Manohar International Airport
4. Sardar Patel International Airport
5. None of the above
Option “3” is correct. The New Goa Manohar International Airport (MIA), built by the GMR Goa International Airport Ltd (GGIAL), a subsidiary of GMR Airports Infrastructure Limited, won the prestigious “Best Sustainable Greenfield Airport” award under Aviation Sustainability and Environment at ASSOCHAM 14th International Conference-cum-Awards for Civil Aviation 2023 at New Delhi.
169. Who has shattered a long-standing record held by MS Dhoni to become India’s most prolific six-hitter in the history of ODI cricket at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad?
Option “2” is correct. Indian captain Rohit Sharma has shattered a long-standing record held by MS Dhoni to become India’s most prolific six-hitter in the history of ODI cricket.
170. Wayanad becomes the first district in the country to provide basic documents and facilities such as Aadhaar cards, ration cards, birth/death certificates, election ID cards, bank accounts and health insurance to all tribes people. Wayanad district is situated in which Indian state?
1. Kerala
2. Mizoram
3. Tamil Nadu
4. Jharkhand
5. Andhra Pradesh
Option “1” is correct. Kerala’s Wayanad becomes the first district in the country to provide basic documents and facilities such as Aadhaar cards, ration cards, birth/death certificates, election ID cards, bank accounts and health insurance to all tribespeople.
