Vision IAS Current Affairs 2023 : January Affairs 2023
41. The traditional festival of Imoinu Day is celebrated on the 12th day of the Meitei Lunar Month of Wakching. Imoinu Day is celebrated in which Indian state as a part of the Meitei Cultural ritual?
1. Kerala
2. West Bengal
3. Odisha
4. Arunachal Pradesh
5. Manipur
Option “5” is correct. Imoinu Day is celebrated in Manipur as a part of the Meitei Cultural ritual. Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh informed that the celebration keeps the tradition alive and reinforces belief in traditional elements in Manipur.
42. Under State Food Security Scheme, which state government has announced to provide free rice for one year to beneficiaries?
Option “3” is correct. Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik directed the distribution of five kilograms of rice per month free of cost to beneficiaries of the State Food Security Scheme (SFSS) for the next one year. The state government has decided to provide 5 kilograms of rice under SFSS to the beneficiaries free of cost for a period of one year starting from January 2023 to December 2023. The total expenditure of the plan will be Rs 185 crore.
43. The Jaga mission is the land titling and slum upgrading program that aims at empowering the lives of slum dwellers. Which Indian state won the UN-Habitat’s World Habitat Awards 2023 for Jaga Mission, a 5T initiative of the state?
Option “2” is correct. Odisha won the UN-Habitat’s World Habitat Awards 2023 for Jaga Mission, a 5T initiative of the state. The awards recognise and highlight innovative, outstanding and revolutionary housing ideas, projects and programmes from across the world.
44. 27 Indians living overseas have been chosen by the Indian government for the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards (PBSA), for outstanding achievements both in India and abroad. Which edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards to be conferred?
1. 7th
2. 27th
3. 17th
4. 12th
5. 22nd
Option “3” is correct. 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award have been conferred. the theme for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2023 will be “Diaspora: Reliable Partners for India’s Progress in Amrit Kaal”.
45. The Union Cabinet approved an initial outlay of how much crore rupees for the National Green Hydrogen Mission?
Option “1” is correct. The Union Cabinet approved an initial outlay of Rs 19,744 crore for the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The mission will have four components that aim at enhancing domestic production of green hydrogen and promote the manufacturing of electrolysers — a key constituent for making green hydrogen.
46. The Indian government has proclaimed that they have identified two lithium mines and one copper mine in ____________ and they are moving forward to acquiring it or taking long term lease?
1. Chile
2. Sri Lanka
3. Maldives
4. Mexico
5. Argentina
Option “5” is correct. The Indian government has proclaimed that they have identified two lithium mines and one copper mine in Argentina and they are moving forward to acquiring it or taking long term lease.
47. The Museum, promoted as “World’s First Palm-Leaf Manuscript Museum” was set up by the Archives Department. World’s first Palm-leaf Manuscript Museum inaugurated at which of the place?
Option “4” is correct. Kerala Chief Minister(CM) Pinarayi Vijayan has inaugurated the Palm leaf Manuscript Museum with modern audio-visual technology at the renovated Central Archives, Fort area in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
48. The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has signed a partnership with which of the following for the upcoming FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela?
1. JSW Group
2. Tata Group
3. Vivo India
4. Byju’s
5. Adani
Option “1” is correct. The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has signed a partnership with the JSW Group for the upcoming FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela, which will kick-off later this month.
49. Which of the bank has launched the ‘Jahaan Bandhan, Wahaan Trust’ campaign along with the bank’s brand ambassador Sourav Ganguly?
1. Indian Overseas Bank
2. Bandhan Bank
3. Canara Bank
4. Federal Bank
5. IDFC First Bank
Option “2” is correct. Bandhan Bank launched the ‘Jahaan Bandhan, Wahaan Trust’ campaign along with the bank’s brand ambassador Sourav Ganguly. The marketing campaign of the bank will have a 360-degree approach across TV, Print, OOH, Cinema, and Digital media.
50. Ministry of Jal Shakti organized the “1st All India Annual State Minister Conference on Water” with the theme of “Water Vision@2027”. Where the conference was held on 5th and 6th January?
1. Jaisalmer
2. Chennai
3. Bhopal
4. New Delhi
5. Mumbai
Option “3” is correct. Ministry of Jal Shakti organized the “1st All India Annual State Minister Conference on Water” with the theme of “Water Vision@2027” in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The primary objective of the 2-day conference was to gather inputs for India@2027 and the 5P vision from the different water stakeholders of the state, water being a state subject, and improve engagement and partnership with states.
