Vision IAS Current Affairs 2023 : January Affairs 2023
31. Who has inaugurated the Siyom bridge in Arunachal Pradesh, along with 27 other infrastructure projects completed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO)?
1. Nitin Gadkari
2. Narendra Modi
3. Amit Shah
4. Rajnath Singh
5. Pema Khandu
Option “4” is correct. Defence minister Rajnath Singh has inaugurated the Siyom bridge in Arunachal Pradesh, along with 27 other infrastructure projects completed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
32. On which day World Braille Day is observed to emphasis the significance of Braille as a form of communication for the partially sighted and blind?
1. January 1
2. January 4
3. January 2
4. January 5
5. January 3
Option “2” is correct. World Braille Day, marked on January 4, emphasises the significance of Braille as a form of communication for the partially sighted and blind. World Braille Day also commemorates the birth anniversary of Louis Braille, who was born on January 4, 1809.
33. 50 electric buses were launched in which of the Indian state with support under the FAME India Phase II scheme of the Ministry of Heavy Industries?
Option “5” is correct. 50 electric buses were launched in Delhi with support under the FAME India Phase II scheme of the Ministry of Heavy Industries. In 2019, the government approved Rs 10,000 crore for a period of three years.
34. The 3rd edition of ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation forum 2022 concluded at Phnom Penh. Phnom Penh is the capital of-
Option “4” is correct. Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia. The 3rd edition of ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation forum 2022 concluded at Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
35. TULIP Program is being implemented by ministry of housing and urban affairs in collaboration with Ministry of education and All India Council of Technical Education. Expand the term “L” in TULIP-
1. Leave
2. Learning
3. Loan
4. Launch
5. Live
Option “2” is correct. Full Form of TUPLIP is The Urban Learning Internship Program. Since the launch of TULIP Programme in June 2020, so far more than 25,000 internship opportunities have been advertised; of which more than 5,000 internships have been offered; of which more than 3,500 have been completed.
36. Which of the following ministry has organized a one of its kind musical event ‘Dance to Decarbonise’ National Stadium in New Delhi?
1. Ministry of Culture
2. Ministry of Environment and Forests
3. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
4. Ministry of Education
5. Ministry of Petroleum
Option “5” is correct. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry has organized a one of its kind musical event ‘Dance to Decarbonise’ National Stadium in New Delhi.
37. India has taken over the leadership of the Asia Pacific Postal Union (APPU) in January 2023. Who will take over the charge of Secretary General of the Union for a tenure of 4 years?
Option “2” is correct. Dr Vinaya Prakash Singh will take over the charge of Secretary General of the Union for a tenure of 4 years. This is the result of the elections during the 13th APPU Congress held in August-September 2022.
38. Silent Valley National Park in the last month identified 141 species of birds of which 17 were new species of birds. Silent Valley National Park is located at which of the state?
1. West Bengal
2. Mizoram
3. Odisha
4. Kerala
5. Himachal Pradesh
Option “4” is correct. The Silent Valley National Park is located in Kerala. The bird survey was conducted at Silent Valley on the 27th, 28th, and 29th of December 2022 and marked the 30th Anniversary of the first bird survey in Silent Valley.
39. Who was appointed the state icon for Bihar by the Election Commission to create awareness among the voters for their participation in the electoral process?
Option “3” is correct. Folk singer Maithili Thakur was appointed the state icon for Bihar by the Election Commission. The singer will create awareness among the voters for their participation in the electoral process.
40. Which Indian institute is working with DRDO on Advanced Defense Technologies including Combat Vehicle Technologies?
