Day3 Flashcards
In which state did DRDO carry out the successful test launch of the short-range ballistic missile Prithvi II?
A) Odisha
B)Gujarat
C) Rajasthan
D) Karnataka
According to the Ministry of Defence, the Defence Research and Development Organization, DRDO, successfully conducted a training launch of a Short-Range Ballistic Missile, Prithvi-II, from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. The Prithvi-II missile is a well-established system that has been a vital element of India’s nuclear deterrence
In which city did the 83rd All India Presiding Officers conference open?
A)Bhopal
B) Jaipur
C) Ahmedabad
D) Chennai
Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar have opened the 83rd All India Presiding Officers Conference in Jaipur. Om Birla is the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Speakers and Deputy Speakers from various Legislative Assemblies, including the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, were also present during the meeting. According to Dhankar, the major aim is to maximize the contribution of elected representatives in Parliament and the Legislature to the benefit of the people.
What are the components included in India’s Forex Reserves with the IMF?
A) Foreign Currency Asset
B)Gold Reserves
C) Special Drawing Rights
D)all of the above
India’s Forex Reserves include- Foreign Currency Assets, Gold reserves, Special Drawing Rights, and a Reserve position with the IMF.
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which place?
A) Kerala
B) Rajasthan
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Karnataka
Located in Kerala, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (WWS) is an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. It was established in 1973.
Anahat Singh, who had won the girls’ under-15 category at the British Junior Open squash tournament in England belongs to which country?
A) India
B) Japan
C) Fiji
D) Britain
India’s Anahat Singh wins girls’ under-15 category at the British Junior Open squash tournament in England. Anahat Singh beat Malaysia’s Harleen Tan 3-0 in the quarter-finals of the tournament and defeated Malak Samir of Egypt by the same score in the semi-finals to advance to the finals of the tournament for the 3rd time.
Which agency appointed Indian-American AC Charania as its Chief Technologist?
A) NASA
B)ISRO
C)JAXA
D) None
Indian-American aerospace industry expert, AC Charania has been appointed as NASA’s new chief technologist. Charania will lead technology innovation and help align NASA’s agency-wide technology investments with mission needs, the US space agency said.
Six-lane National Highway to be constructed in which State?
A) Karnataka
B)Tamil Nadu
C) Kerela
D) Andhra Pradesh
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced plans to construct a six-lane National Highway in Karnataka between Chitradurga and Davangere. He also said that a National Highway will cost the Centre ₹1,400 crores and it will be built using sustainable methods.
What is the title of the new avatar of the Light and Sound show at Red Fort?
A) Red Fort light show
B) Jai Hind
C)Both
D) None
The new avatar of the Light and Sound show at Red Fort is titled “Jai Hind” and will be a dramatic presentation of bravery and the history of India from the 17th century to the present day.
Which country is known as the ‘Spice Bowl’ of the world?
A)Japan
B) China
C) India
D)US
India is known as the ‘Spice Bowl’ of the world. It produces a number of quality, rare and medicinal spices. With an aim to open up newer opportunities to promote the international trade of Indian spices, the 14th edition of the World Spice Congress (WSC), is to be held in Mumbai from 16-18 February 2023.
In which of the following place, the 26th National Youth Festival will be inaugurated?
A)Gurugram
B)Hubbali
C) Varanasi
D) Pune
PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 26th National Youth Festival in Hubbali, Karnataka on 12th January 2023 at around 4 PM. The program is being held on National Youth Day, which is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, to honor and cherish his ideals, teachings, and contributions.
