Vision IAS Current Affairs 2023 : January Affairs 2023
71. Who has defeated America’s Sebastian Korda in a nerve-wracking final to win the Adelaide International men’s singles title?
1. Lloyd Glasspool
2. Harri Heliövaara
3. Novak Djokovic
4. Rafael Nadal
5. Taylor Townsend
Option “3” is correct. Novak Djokovic has defeated America’s Sebastian Korda in a nerve-wracking final to win the Adelaide International men’s singles title.
72. The ‘Voice of Global South Summit’ under the theme ‘Unity of Voice, Unity of Purpose’ envisages bringing together countries of the Global South to share their perspectives and priorities on a common platform. Which of the nation hosted ‘The Voice of Global South’ Summit recently?
1. Sri Lanka
2. Maldives
3. India
4. Bangladesh
5. China
Option “3” is correct. India hosted ‘The Voice of Global South’ Summit on January 12-13, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said. As many as 120 countries participated in the summit.
73. Who has released his latest book “Roller Coaster: An Affair with Banking” with permission from Jaico Publishing House?
Option “1” is correct. Journalist Tamal Bandyopadhyay has released his latest book “Roller Coaster: An Affair with Banking” with permission from Jaico Publishing House.
74. Who has released a book titled ‘Chief Minister’s Diary No.1’ containing the account of events of the first year in office of Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma?
Option “4” is correct. Former Chief Justice of India and member of the Rajya Sabha Ranjan Gogoi has released a book titled ‘Chief Minister’s Diary No.1’ containing the account of events of the first year in office of Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
75. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry is organizing Startup India Innovation Week from _______to _________to celebrate the Indian Startup Ecosystem.
1. 8th January, 17th January
2. 9th January, 15th January
3. 11th January, 18th January
4. 10th January, 16th January
5. 12th January, 20th January
Option “4” is correct. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry is organising Startup India Innovation Week from 10th January 2023 to 16th January 2023 to celebrate the Indian Startup Ecosystem.
76. President Ali Bongo has appointed the country’s first female Prime Minister Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda to the role of Vice-President and named a new PM to replace her. In which country has Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda become the first female Prime Minister?
Option “1” is correct. Gabon’s President Ali Bongo has appointed the country’s first female Prime Minister Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda to the role of Vice-President and named a new PM to replace her.
77. Who has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL)?
Option “1” is correct. Anurag Kumar was appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL).
78. Which bank has signed an agreement with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, to establish a Centre for Mathematics and Computing at the institute?
1. Indian Bank
2. HDFC Bank
3. Bank of Maharashtra
4. Axis Bank
5. Canara Bank
Option “4” is correct. Axis Bank has signed an agreement with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, to establish a Centre for Mathematics and Computing at the institute. The Axis Bank Centre for Mathematics and Computing is India’s first comprehensive Academic Research Centre on Mathematics and Computing.
79. Nutrition company ‘Herbalife Nutrition India Private Limited’ is partnering with which international women’s cricketer as a ‘nutrition sponsor’?
1. Ellyse Perry
2. Mithali Raj
3. Smriti Mandhana
4. Harleen Deol
5. Charlie Dean
Option “3” is correct. Nutrition company Herbalife Nutrition India Private Limited is partnering with international women’s cricketer, Smriti Mandhana as a ‘nutrition sponsor’.
80. The National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is observed every year in the United States on which of the day to raise awareness about human trafficking?
1. 12th January
2. 10th January
3. 8th January
4. 11th January
5. 13th January
Option “4” is correct. The National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is observed every year in the United States on 11th January. The day is dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking.
