Vision IAS Current Affairs 2023 : January Affairs 2023
81. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued the list of _______credit rating agencies that banks can use for the purpose of risk weighting banks’ claims for capital adequacy purposes.
1. Six
2. Three
3. Ten
4. Seven
5. Four
Option “1” is correct. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued the list of six credit rating agencies that banks can use for the purpose of risk weighting banks’ claims for capital adequacy purposes.
82. India has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to encourage cooperation in the training of diplomats with which of the country recently?
1. South Korea
2. USA
3. Australia
4. Ireland
5. Panama
Option “5” is correct. India and Panama have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to encourage cooperation in the training of diplomats.
83. e-NAM has won the Platinum Award in the Digital Empowerment of Citizens Category in Digital India Awards 2022 held in New Delhi. E-NAM is a flagship initiative of which of the ministry?
1. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare
2. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
3. Ministry of Rural Development
4. Ministry of Food Processing and Industries
5. Ministry of Skill Development
Option “1” is correct. e-NAM, a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, has won the Platinum Award in the Digital Empowerment of Citizens Category in Digital India Awards 2022 held in New Delhi.
84. According to the latest Henley Passport Index, Japan has retained its position as the most favorable passport in the world, allowing visa-free entry to 193 global destinations. What is the rank of the Indian passport at Henley Passport Index?
1. 101st
2. 63rd
3. 92nd
4. 78th
5. 85th
Option “5” is correct. According to the latest Henley Passport Index, Japan has retained its position as the most favourible passport in the world, allowing visa-free entry to 193 global destinations.
85. Khelo India National Women Kho Kho Leagues to Take Place in Three Phases. The Khelo India Senior Women National Kho Kho league is to take place in which Indian state?
Option “4” is correct. The Khelo India Senior Women National Kho Kho league is to take place at Chandigarh University, Punjab. The Khelo India Senior Women National Kho Kho league is being organized by the Kho-Kho Federation of India, with complete full financial support from the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs, and Sports.
86. Who has become the fastest player to reach 1,500 runs in T20 International cricket in terms of balls faced?
Option “4” is correct. Suryakumar Yadav has become the fastest player to reach 1,500 runs in T20 International cricket in terms of balls faced. The took only 843 balls to reach this landmark.
87. The National Council of Science Museums hosted Astro Tourism – A Sky Gazing event at Delhi’s India Gate in collaboration with the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library. Who is the Union minister of state for Culture?
Option “5” is correct. The National Council of Science Museums hosted Astro Tourism – A Sky Gazing event at Delhi’s India Gate in collaboration with the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library. Arjun Ram Meghwal, minister of state for culture, gave the event’s opening remarks.
88. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) launch vehicle will carry a satellite built by 750 girls attending government schools across the nation, according to Space Kidz India, a Chennai-based space tech business. In which year ISRO was formed?
1. 1951
2. 1995
3. 1978
4. 1969
5. 1954
Option “4” is correct. ISRO was formed on 15th August 1969. Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-S launch vehicle carried Space Kidz’s payloads, as the first Indian private rocket to launch into orbit last year.
89. Which of the Indian city was the most polluted city in India in 2022 with PM 2.5 levels more than double the safe limit and the third highest average PM10 concentration, according to an analysis of Central Pollution Control Board data?
1. Delhi
2. Mumbai
3. Varanasi
4. Hyderabad
5. Chennai
Option “1” is correct. Delhi was the most polluted city in India in 2022 with PM 2.5 levels more than double the safe limit and the third highest average PM10 concentration, according to an analysis of Central Pollution Control Board data.
90. The Saarang 2023 is one of the largest student-run festivals held completely in physical mode. The 28th edition of Saarang, India’s largest student-run festival was held at which of the institute/University?
1. IISc Bangalore
2. IIT Madras
3. Delhi University
4. IIT Bombay
5. Aligarh University
Option “2” is correct. The 28th edition of Saarang, India’s largest student-run festival begins at IIT Madras on 11th January 2023. Saarang 2023 will feature more than 100 events with participation from 500 colleges across the country.
