22-28 Jan Weekly Current Affairs MCQs

22-28 Jan Important Question – 1

In which stadium in India, the National AIDS Control Organization has formed the largest human red ribbon chain?

Options
a) Narendra Modi Stadium
b) Kalinga Stadium
c) Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
d) Eden Gardens

22-28 Jan Important Answers – 1
The correct answer is Option B – Kalinga Stadium
Explanation:

• The largest human red ribbon chain was formed in Kalinga Stadium of Bhubaneswar, Odisha on 19 Jan 2023.
• The purpose was to create awareness on AIDS.
• As per the recent evidence under the National AIDS Control Programme, Odisha continues to have a low HIV prevalence in the state with an adult prevalence of 0.14%.

Extra fact:

• National AIDS Control Pragramme (NACP) is a Central sector scheme.
• It was launched in 1992 as a comprehensive programme for the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS in India.
• Phase-V (2021-2026) was recently approved.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 2

In which national park the rare ‘orange bat’ was spotted?

Options
a) Kanger Valley National Park
b) Kanha National Park
c) Periyar National
d) Kaziranga National Park

22-28 Jan Important Answers – 2
The correct answer is Option A – Kanger Valley National Park
Explanation:

• A ‘rare orange-colored bat’ known as a ‘painted bat’ has been spotted in Parali Bodal village of Kanger Valley National Park in Bastar, Chhattisgarh.
• The scientific name of this painted bat is “Kerivoula picta”.
• This species has been kept in the category of globally endangered.

Extra fact:

• This species is commonly found in Bangladesh, Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
• Kanger Valley National Park was established in 1982.
• Due to its high biodiversity, it has been designated as a Biosphere Reserve.
• The national park is famous for its limestone caves which also provide a suitable habitat for bats.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 3

Chris Hipkins will be the next PM of which country in place of Jacinda Ardern?

Options
a) Egypt
b) Netherland
c) New Zealand
d) Cuba

22-28 Jan Important Answers – 3
The correct answer is Option C – New Zealand
Explanation:

• New Zealand’s former COVID-19 response minister Chris Hipkins will replace Jacinda Ardern as Prime Minister.
• Hipkins will take over as the country’s 41st prime minister.
• Ardern has announced her resignation from the post of PM after completing 3 years in her second.

Extra fact:

• New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean.
• the Capital of New Zealand is Wellington and the currency is the dollar.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 4

Which country’s President will be the chief guest of India’s Republic Day 2023?

Options
a) Netherland
b) Egypt
c) New Zealand
d) Maldives

22-28 Jan Important Answers – 4
The correct answer is Option B – Egypt
Explanation:

• The President of Egypt will be the chief guest of the Republic Day and an Egyptian military contingent will also participate in the ceremony to be held on 26 January 2023.
• During his visit, a commemorative stamp will be released to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Egypt.

Extra fact:

• This will be the first time that the President of Egypt will be the chief guest of the Republic Day of India.
• Egypt is located on both the African and Asian continents.
• The Nile River is the longest river in Africa and passes through Egypt.
• Cairo is the capital of Egypt and the currency is the Egyptian pound.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 5

UNESCO has decided to dedicate the International Day of Education for Girls and Women to which country on January 24, 2024?

Options
a) Iraq
b) Pakistan
c) Afghanistan
d) Iran

22-28 Jan Important Answers – 5
The correct answer is Option C – Afghanistan
Explanation:

• UNESCO has decided to dedicate January 24, 2024, as the International Day of Education for Afghan Girls and Women.
• It states that no country in the world should stop women and girls from getting an education and it is a universal human right that should be respected.

Extra fact:

• According to UNESCO, currently, around 80% of school-aged Afghan girls and young women are out of school under Taliban rule.
• The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that aims to promote world peace and security through cooperation in education, the arts, and culture.
• UNESCO was established in 1945 and its Director General is Audrey Azoulay.
• Headquarters at the World Heritage Center in Paris, France.
• Afghanistan is a landlocked country located in South Asia and Central Asia.
• Kabul is the capital of Afghanistan and its currency is the Afghan Afghani.
• Hassan Akhund is the acting Prime Minister of Afghanistan.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 6

India Post launched the Tarang Mail service to deliver parcels in which state?

Options
a) Gujarat
b) Maharashtra
B) Chennai
d) Goa

22-28 Jan Important Answers – 6
The correct answer is Option A – Gujarat
Explanation:

• In Gujarat, India Post started Tarang Mail Service to deliver parcels and mail through the sea route.
• India Post has decided to use RoPax Ferry Services on the Gogha-Hazira route for speedy postal services between Saurashtra and South Gujarat and Mumbai.
• It will bring down delivery time from 10-12 hours to 3-4 hours.
• It is estimated to carry a daily postal cargo of about 3 to 4 tons.

Extra fact:

• India Post is a central postal system of India and it is the largest postal network in the world.
• It was established on 1 April 1854 and works under the Ministry of Communications.
• The first postage stamp in Asia was issued in India in July 1852 by Henry Bartle Frere.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 7

Who was appointed as the Director of the National Health Authority?

Options
a) P. K. Mishra
b) Abhishek Singh
c) Praveen Sharma
d) Raj Kumar Singh

22-28 Jan Important Answers – 7
The correct answer is Option C – Praveen Sharma
Explanation:

• Praveen Sharma has been appointed as the Director of the National Health Authority (Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
• He is a 2005 batch Indian Defense Service of Engineers (IDSE) officer.
• The National Health Authority implements India’s public health insurance scheme called “Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)”.

Extra fact:

• Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission was launched on 27 September 2021, by Narendra Modi.
• The project has been implemented in the pilot phase in six states and union territories.
• It connects digital health solutions of hospitals across the country.
• The National Health Authority (NHA) is the implementing agency of the mission.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 8

India is participating in the world’s largest travel exhibition organized by which country?

Options
a) Switzerland
b) Spain
c) France
d) Maldives

22-28 Jan Important Answers – 8
The correct answer is Option B – Spain
Explanation:

• India’s Ministry of Tourism is participating in FITUR, the world’s largest international travel exhibition in Madrid, Spain.
• The Feria International del Turismo or FITUR is being hosted in Spain from January 18-22, 2023.
• Tourism Fair is one of the most important tourism exhibitions in the world.

Extra fact:

• The India Pavilion was inaugurated by Dinesh K Patnaik, Ambassador of India to Spain.
• Spain is the second largest country in the European Union (EU).
• Madrid is the capital of Spain and the currency is Euro.
• Pedro Sanchez is the Prime Minister of Spain.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 9

Who ranked number 1 among Indians in the Brand Guardianship Index 2023?

Options
a) Mukesh Ambani
b) Gautam Adani
c) Salil Parekh
d) Cyrus Poonawalla

22-28 Jan Important Answers – 9
The correct answer is Option A – Mukesh Ambani
Explanation:

• Mukesh Ambani has been ranked No.1 among Indian and second globally on the Brand Guardianship Index 2023.
• Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Reliance Industries Ltd’s Mukesh Ambani are ranked first and second respectively in the Index.
• The Brand Guardianship Index is a global recognition of CEOs, who are building business value in a sustainable manner, by balancing the needs of all stakeholders — employees, investors, and the wider society

Extra fact:

• Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, who topped in 2022, is at number three.
• Adobe’s Shantanu Narayen and Google CEO Sundar Pichai are ranked fourth and fifth.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 10

Which country declares a medical emergency in the Yanomami region?

Options
a) Cuba
b) Brazil
c) Sri Lanka
d) Pakistan

22-28 Jan Important Answers – 10
The correct answer is Option B – Brazil
Explanation:

• Brazil declared a medical emergency after reports of children dying from malnutrition and other diseases caused by illegal gold mining.
• The Yanomami region is the largest reservation in Brazil and is located on the country’s northern border with Venezuela.
• The Yanomami have been the target of illegal gold mining for decades.

Extra fact:

• The purpose of the declaration is to restore health services for the Yanomami people.
• Brazil is the 5th largest country in the world by both area and population.
• Brasilia is the capital of Brazil and the currency is the Brazilian Real.
• The President of Brazil is Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 11

Which place in India has been given the status of a World Heritage Site on January 2023?

Options
a) Charaideo Moidams
b) Living Root Bridge
c) Garo Hills
d) Sri Veerabhadra Temple

15-21 Jan Important Answers – 11
The correct answer is Option A – Charaideo Moidams
Explanation:

• India’s Charaideo Moidams is nominated for UNESCO’s World Heritage Site status in the cultural category.
• The site of Moidams-the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty in Charaideo district Assam is nominated to UNESCO.
• The list of Heritage Sites is maintained by the international ‘World Heritage Programme’, administered by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.

Extra fact:

• A World Heritage Site is a place that is listed by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) for its special cultural or physical significance.
• The first sites to be listed were the Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Agra Fort, and Taj Mahal, all of which were inscribed in the 1983 session of the World Heritage Committee.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 12

In which state the Indian Navy will conduct the mega exercise “AMPHEX 2023”?

Options
a) Maharashtra
b) Goa
c) Kerala
d) Andhra Pradesh

22-28 Jan Important Answers – 12
The correct answer is Option D – Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:

• The Indian Navy conducted a six-day mega military exercise with the Army and the Indian Air Force near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh.
• The largest biennial tri-services amphibious exercise AMPHEX 2023 was conducted from 17 to 22 Jan 2023.
• The exercise was conducted to review the preparedness of the Indian Navy and Army during the war, national calamities, and coastal security enforcement.

Extra fact:

• The IAF (Indian Air Force) was established in 1932 to support the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom in the war against Japan during World War II.
• IAF is the fourth largest air force in the world.
• Motto: Touch the sky with glory.
• The Chief of Air Staff is Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 13

On which day was the 126th birth anniversary of Subhash Chandra Bose celebrated?

Options
a) 15 January
b) 19 January
c) 23 January
d) 25 January

22-28 Jan Important Answers – 13
The correct answer is Option C – 23 January
Explanation:

• 23 January 2023 will be celebrated as the 126th birth anniversary of India’s freedom fighter Subhash Chandra Bose.
• He was born on January 23, 1897, in Cuttack, Odisha.
• His birthday is being celebrated as ‘Parakram Diwas’ (Day of Valour) since 2022.

Extra fact:

• Bose became the president of the Haripura Congress session in 1938.
• Center has selected Odisha State Disaster Management Authority and Lunglei Fire Station, Mizoram for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2023 for their work in disaster management.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 14

With whom has R. Kaushik co-authored the book ‘Coaching Beyond: My Days with the Indian Cricket Team’?

Options
a) V.V.S Laxman
b) R. Sridhar
c) Boria Majumdar
d) Kapil Dev

22-28 Jan Important Answers – 14
The correct answer is Option B – R. Sridhar
Explanation:

• A book titled ‘Coaching Beyond: My Days with the Indian Cricket Team’, authored by R. Kaushik & R. Sridhar, was released in Jan 2023.
• The book reflects on R. Sridhar’s seven-year coaching tenure with the Indian cricket team as its fielding coach.

Extra fact:

• R. Kaushik was also the co-author of V.V.S Laxman’s autobiography, 281 And Beyond, as well as Gundappa Vishwanath’s autobiography, Wrist Assured.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 15

Which country’s An Se Young won the women’s singles final in India Open Badminton?

Options
a) China
b) Korea
c) Japan
d) Thailand

22-28 Jan Important Answers – 15
The correct answer is Option B – Korea
Explanation:

• In the India Open Badminton Championship, Korea’s An Se Young won the Women’s singles final on 22 Jan 2023, at K D Jadhav Indoor Stadium in New Delhi.
• In the final, she defeated world No. 1 Japanese Akane Yamaguchi.
• The India Open is an annual badminton event that has been held in India since 2008 and is a BWF World Tour Super 750 international badminton tournament.

Extra fact:

• Its first three editions were designated as Grand Prix Gold events.
• In 2011, it was upgraded to the BWF Superseries tournament.
• While Thailand’s Kunlavut Witidsarn won the India Open 2023 title in Men’s Singles.
• He defeated World No. 1 Viktor Axelsen of Denmark.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 16

India’s deepest metro station will be built in which city?

Options
a) Kolkata
b) Mumbai
c) Pune
d) Hyderabad

22-28 Jan Important Answers – 16
The correct answer is Option C – Pune
Explanation:

• India’s deepest metro station is to be built at Pune’s Civil Court, Maharashtra.
• Pune’s Civil Court interchange station will be 108.59 feet deep with a ceiling of 95 feet.
• The metro will be completed in February 2023 and will start in March.

Extra fact:

• Rapid transit or popularly known as Metro is an urban high-capacity rail system, usually operating in metropolitan cities.
• A rapid transit system that operates primarily or traditionally below the surface may be called a subway, tube, or underground.
• On 24 October 1984, India saw its first metro system become operational in Kolkata. A 3.4 km section with five stations was opened on the line.
• Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC) said that India’s first underwater metro service is likely to be completed by June 2023.
• The world’s first rapid transit system using steam locomotives opened in 1863 and is now part of the London Underground.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 17

Who among the following has been selected for the ICC T20 team for 2022?

Options
a) Virat Kohli
b) Suryakumar Yadav
c) Hardik Pandya
d) All of these

22-28 Jan Important Answers – 17
The correct answer is Option D – All of these
Explanation:

• Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya have found a place in the ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year for 2022.
• The team announced by the ICC is being led by England’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Jos Buttler.

Extra fact:

• Three Indian women cricketers Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, and Richa Ghosh have also been included in the ICC Women’s T20I Team of the Year 2022.
• The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the global governing body of cricket.
• It was founded as the Imperial Cricket Conference on 15 June 1909 by representatives from Australia, England, and South Africa.
• The ICC has its headquarters in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
• ICC Chairman: Greg Barclay (New Zealand)
• ICC CEO: Geoff Allardice (Australia)
• ICC General Manager: Wasim Khan (England)

22-28 Jan Important Question – 18

Where will the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Film Festival be held from January 27 to January 31?

Options
a) Mumbai
b) Beijing
c) Kathmandu
d) Panji

22-28 Jan Important Answers – 18
The correct answer is Option A – Mumbai
Explanation:

• The SCO Film Festival will be organized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting through the National Film Development Corporation in Mumbai.
• It is being organized during the presidency of India in SCO.
• A total of 57 films from SCO countries will be screened at the SCO Film Festival.

Extra fact:

• Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a multilateral organization, which was established on 15 June 2001.
• India joined SCO in 2017.
• SCO Summit 2022 was held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
• Beijing, China is the headquarters of SCO.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 19

International Education Day is observed every year on which day?

Options
a) 23 January
b) 24 January
c) 19 January
d) 14 January

22-28 Jan Important Answers – 19
The correct answer is Option B – 24 January
Explanation:

• International Day of Education is celebrated every year on 24 January.
• It aims to spread awareness about education globally and make education accessible to all.

Extra fact:

• The theme for 2023 is “To Invest in People, Prioritise Education”.
• It was announced by the United Nations General Assembly through a resolution on 3 December 2018.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 20

Which of these airports has won the Best Sustainable Greenfield Airport award?

Options
a) Indira Gandhi International Airport
b) Jaipur International Airport
c) Manohar International Airport
d) Cochin International Airport

22-28 Jan Important Answers – 20
The correct answer is Option C – Manohar International Airport
Explanation:

• Goa Manohar International Airport has been awarded the prestigious “Best Sustainable Greenfield Airport” award.
• It was awarded at the ASSOCHAM 14th International Conference-cum-Award for Civil Aviation 2023 under Aviation Sustainability and Environment.
• Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia gave this information.

Extra fact:

• Visakhapatnam Railway Station has been awarded the ‘Green Railway Station Certificate’ by the Indian Green Building Council in January for adopting green concepts.
• The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) is a non-governmental trade association and advocacy group.
• The goal of this organization is to promote both domestic and international trade.
• It is based in New Delhi and the chairman is Sumant Sinha.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 21

Which state has decided to book men who marry girls below the age of 14 under the POCSO Act?

Options
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Assam
c) Bihar
d) Rajasthan

22-28 Jan Important Answers – 21
The correct answer is Option B – Assam
Explanation:

• Assam government has decided to book men who marry girls aged below 14 years in the state under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
• The major reason behind this move is the high maternal and infant mortality rate in the state, the prime cause of which is child marriage.
• Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 aims to address the evil of sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children.

Extra fact:

• Around, 31% of marriages in the state have been done in the prohibited age group.
• POCSO Act defines a child as an individual under the age of 18.
• It criminalizes sex between an underage child and an adult.
• National Girl Child Day is celebrated every year on 24 January in India.
• Dispur is the Capital of Assam and the Chief Minister is Himanta Biswa Sarma.
• Prof Jagdish Mukhi is the 30th Governor of Assam.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 22

How many children were awarded the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar by President Draupadi Murmu on 23 January 2023?

Options
a) 11
b) 21
c) 15
d) 25

22-28 Jan Important Answers – 22
The correct answer is Option A – 11
Explanation:

• President Murmu presented the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2023 on 23 January 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
• Awards have been presented to 11 children for exceptional achievement in six categories including art, culture, bravery, innovation, social service, and sports.
• Each awardee has received a medallion, a cash prize of Rs one lakh, and a certificate.

Extra fact:

• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitated the 25 school children winners of Veer Gatha 2.0 at an event organized in New Delhi on 25 January 2023.
• The Prime Minister’s National Child Award was earlier called the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement.
• It is India’s highest civilian honor for children, conferred annually by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
• There are two categories of the award: First, the Bal Shakti Puraskar, which is awarded to Indian citizens under the age of 18 years for innovation, academic achievements, social service, art and culture, bravery, or outstanding achievement in sports.
• And the second is the Child Welfare Award, given to individuals or organizations who have made outstanding contributions to child development, child protection, or child welfare.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 23

Which of these state governments has launched a water conservation scheme for farmers?

Options
a) Punjab
b) Jharkhand
c) Bihar
d) Uttar Pradesh

22-28 Jan Important Answers – 23
The correct answer is Option B – Jharkhand
Explanation:

• The Jharkhand government has launched a water conservation scheme with an outlay of Rs 467.32 crore in 2022 to benefit farmers facing drought.
• The objective of this scheme is to provide water for irrigation to the drought-affected farmers of the state.

Extra fact:

• Under the scheme, 2133 ponds will be renovated and 2795 percolation tanks will be built in all blocks of 24 districts of the state.
• Jharkhand conducted the first survey of migrants, covering 11,000 households in 24 districts.
• The purpose of it is to create a robust database of migrants and migration patterns in the state.
• Jharkhand came into existence on 15th November 2000 by carving out 18 districts of Bihar.
• The city of Ranchi is its capital and Dumka is its sub-capital of Jharkhand.
• Hemant Soren is the CM and the Governor is Ramesh Bais.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 24

Who was the only Indian selected in the ICC Men’s Test Team of the Year 2022?

Options
a) Virat Kohli
b) Shreyas Iyer
c) Rishabh Pant
d) Rohit Sharma

22-28 Jan Important Answers – 24
The correct answer is Option C – Rishabh Pant
Explanation:

• Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant has been included in the ICC Men’s Test Team of the Year.
• England Test captain Ben Stokes has been named the captain of the side while Rishabh Pant has been included as wicket-keeper.

Extra fact:

• While Shreyas Iyer and Mohammad Siraj are the only two Indians who have been included in the ICC ODI team 2022.
• Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya have found a place in the ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year for 2022.
• Indian fast bowler Mohammad Siraj became the number 1 bowler in the ICC rankings on 25 January 2023.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 25

Who has launched India’s first vaccine for cervical cancer?

Options
a) Serum Institute of India
b) AIIMS
c) Bharat Biotech
d) Madras Medical College

22-28 Jan Important Answers – 25
The correct answer is Option A – Serum Institute of India
Explanation:

• Serum Institute of India (SII) launched India’s first indigenously developed quadrivalent human papillomavirus (QHPV) vaccine CERVAVAC on January 24, 2023.
• CERVAVAC is a vaccine against cervical cancer.
• Cervical cancer is the second most common malignancy among women aged 15 to 44 in India.

Extra fact:

• Serum Institute of India is an Indian biotechnology and biopharmaceutical company based in Pune.
• It is the world’s largest manufacturer of vaccines.
• It was founded by Cyrus Poonawalla in 1966 and is a part of the Cyrus Poonawalla Group.
• Adar Poonawalla is the CEO of the Serum Institute of India.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 26

Padma Bhushan awardee BV Doshi passed away was related to which field?

Options
a) Poet
b) Social Worker
c) Architect
d) scientist

22-28 Jan Important Answers – 26
The correct answer is Option C – architect
Explanation:

• Renowned architect Balkrishna Doshi passed away on 24 January 2023.
• In 2018, he received the Pritzker Architecture Prize, becoming the first Indian architect to receive the honor.
• He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian honor in India, in 2020.

Extra fact:

• In 2022, he was awarded the ‘Royal Gold Medal’, one of the world’s highest honors for architecture.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 27

The Chief Minister of which state announced that Hindu religious texts will be taught in government schools?

Options
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Gujarat
d) Maharashtra

22-28 Jan Important Answers – 27
The correct answer is Option B – Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:

• Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced on 23 January 2023 that excerpts from the Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, Mahabharata, and other religious books would be taught in government schools in the state.
• Its objective is to inculcate moral values in the students.

Extra fact:

• In March 2022, the Gujarat government also announced that the Bhagavad Gita would be part of the school curriculum for classes 6-12.
• Bhopal is the capital of MP and the governor is Mr. Mangubhai Patel.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 28

Who among the following became the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year 2022?

Options
a) Rishabh Pant
b) Ben Stokes
c) Joe Root
d) Rohit Sharma

22-28 Jan Important Answers – 28
The correct answer is Option B – Ben Stokes
Explanation:

• England captain Ben Stokes has been named the International Cricket Council Test Player of the Year for 2022.
• Stokes replaced Joe Root as captain of the team in the format and excelled in his role in leading England to Test success against New Zealand, India, South Africa, and Pakistan.

Extra fact:

• Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav has been named the ICC T20 Cricketer of the Year for the year 2022 for his stellar performance.
• While Shreyas Iyer and Mohammad Siraj are the only two Indians who have been included in the ICC ODI team 2022.
• Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya have found a place in the ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year for 2022.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 29

Prasar Bharati signed MoU with the media authority of which country?

Options
a) Canada
b) Cuba
c) Egypt
d) Maldives

22-28 Jan Important Answers – 29
The correct answer is Option C – Egypt
Explanation:

• India and Egypt have signed an MoU to facilitate content exchange, capacity building, and co-productions between public broadcasters.
• Both will exchange their programs of different genres.
• It was signed by Minister of Information Anurag Thakur and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Govt of Egypt Sameh Hassan Shaukry.

Extra fact:

• Prasar Bharati is India’s state-owned public broadcaster.
• It is a statutory autonomous body established in 1997 under the Prasar Bharati Act, of 1990.
• It is one of the largest broadcasters in the world in terms of the number of languages it broadcasts in.
• Egypt is located on both the African and Asian continents.
• Cairo is the Capital of Egypt and the Currency is the Egyptian Pound.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 30

On which day International Customs Day is observed every year?

Options
a) 26 January
b) 23 January
c) 25 January
d) 19 January

22-28 Jan Important Answers – 30
The correct answer is Option A – 26 January
Explanation:

• The World Customs Organization (WCO) observes International Customs Day every year on 26 January.
• The occasion commemorates the first session of the WCO in 1953 in Brussels, Belgium.
• It is dedicated to customs officers and their contribution to world trade.

Extra fact:

• The theme for 2023 is ‘Nurturing the next generation: Promoting a culture of knowledge-sharing and professional pride in Customs’.
• On 26 January 2023, the 74th Republic Day will be celebrated in India.
• World Customs Organization (WCO) is an intergovernmental organization established in 1952 as the Customs Co-operation Council.
• Brussels, Belgium is the headquarters of the WCO.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 31

The Brazilian pair of Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos defeated which country’s pair to win the Australian Open mixed doubles title?

Options
a) USA
b) India
c) Netherland
d) Australia

22-28 Jan Important Answers – 31
The correct answer is Option B – India
Explanation:

• In the Australian Open Tennis, the Brazilian duo of Lusia Stefani and Rafael Matos won the Mixed Doubles titles on 27 Jan 2023.
• They defeated the Indian pair Rohan Bopanna and Sania Mirza.
• The match was held in Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.

Extra fact:

• This was also Sania Mirza’s last appearance at a Grand Slam before she retires.
• The 2023 Australian Open was a Grand Slam-level tennis tournament held from 16-29 January 2023.
• It was the 111th edition of the Australian Open.
• It was played on grass courts.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 32

International Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed every year on which day?

Options
a) 27 January
b) 23 January
c) 17 January
d) 25 January

22-28 Jan Important Answers – 32
The correct answer is Option A – 27 January
Explanation:

• International Holocaust Remembrance Day is an international remembrance day on 27 January.
• Every year, this day is observed to reflect on the atrocities inflicted by Adolf Hitler, which resulted in the deaths of an estimated six million Jews.
• The day commemorates the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in January 1945 from Nazi control.
• The Holocaust was Nazi Germany’s “Final Solution” for eliminating all Jewish People.

Extra fact:

• The theme for the year 2023 is “home and Belonging”.
• Adolf Hitler was an Austrian-born German politician who was a dictator of Germany from 1933 until his death in 1945.
• He rose to power as the leader of the Nazi Party, becoming the chancellor in 1933 and then taking the title of Führer und Reichskanzler in 1934.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 33

Which edition of Republic Day was celebrated on 26 January 2023?

Options
a) 73rd
b) 74th
c) 75th
d) 76th

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The correct answer is Option B – 74th
Explanation:

• On 26 January 2023, the 74th Republic Day will be celebrated in India.
• Republic Day marks the adoption of India’s constitution and the country’s transition to a republic on January 26, 1950.

Extra fact:

• The Constitution of India was formally adopted on 26 November 1949.
• The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly was held on 9 December 1946 and on 11 Dec 1946, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected the Speaker.

First time in this Republic Day:-

• For the first time, 12 women riders were part of the Camel Contingent of the Border Security Force.
• Agniveers were part of the parade for the first time.
• The “Daredevils” Motorcycle Riders from the Corps of Signals were co-led by a woman officer.
• Narcotics Control Bureau showcased a tableau for the first time.
• The Navy’s IL-38 was showcased for the first and last time.
• The Ilyushin Il-38 “Dolphin” is a maritime patrol aircraft and anti-submarine warfare aircraft designed by the Soviet Union.
• For the first time, the President of Egypt will be the chief guest of Republic Day, as well as the Egyptian military contingent will also participate in the ceremony.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 34

In which country senior ISIS leader Bilal al-Sudani was killed in the US raid?

Options
a) Somalia
b) Syria
c) Afghanistan
d) Iraq

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The correct answer is Option A – Somalia
Explanation:

• Bilal al-Sudani, a prominent regional leader of the Islamic State group, was killed on 25 Jan 2023 in a US military raid in Somalia.
• The raid was ordered by President Joe Biden.
• Bilal played a key role in providing financial support to IS operations in Africa as well as ISIS-K, a terrorist organization operating in Afghanistan.

Extra fact:

• ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) is also known as ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant).
• It is an Islamist extremist jihadist group that follows Salafi jihadist doctrine based on the Sunni branch of Islam.
• It was founded in 1999 by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.
• Somalia officially the Federal Republic of Somalia is a country in the Horn of Africa.
• Somalia has the longest coastline on the mainland of Africa.
• Mogadishu is the capital of Somalia and the currency is Somali Shilling.
• The President is Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud and the Prime Minister is Hamza Abdi Barre.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 35

How many sites will be handed over to the private sector for maintenance under the monument scheme?

Options
a) 500
b) 1000
c) 700
d) 1500

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The correct answer is Option B – 1000
Explanation:

• Under the Smarak Mitra scheme announced by Culture Minister Govind Mohan in January 2023, the government will hand over 1,000 monuments to the private sector for their maintenance.
• The government has set a target of handing over 500 sites under the revamped Smarak Mitra scheme by the end of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav on 15 August 2023.

Extra fact:

• The Smarak Mitra scheme was launched in September 2017.
• It is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Culture, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), and State/UT Governments.
• Agencies/Companies to become ‘Monument Mitras’ through the innovative concept of ‘Vision Bidding’.
• These companies will rejuvenate these monuments in terms of facilities, experience, tourism, etc.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 36

Who has been elected as the new President of the Indian Paper Manufacturers Association?

Options
a) Vadiraj Kulkarni
b) Govind Mohan
c) Pawan Agarwal
d) Rishi Kumar

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The correct answer is Option C – Pawan Agarwal
Explanation:

• Shri Pawan Agarwal, Managing Director, Naini Papers and Shri Vadiraj Kulkarni have been elected as the new President and Vice President respectively of the Indian Paper Manufacturers Association (IPMA) in January 2023.

Extra fact:

• IPMA is the apex and national body which represents the interests and development of the paper industry in the country.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 37

Asif Shaikh became the first player from which is country to win the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award 2022?

Options
a) Afghanistan
b) Ireland
c) Bangladesh
d) Nepal

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The correct answer is Option D – Nepal
Explanation:

• Nepal wicketkeeper Asif Sheikh has been named as the recipient of the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award 2022 for his decision not to run out of Ireland’s Andy McBrine.
• Asif thus became the first player from Nepal to win the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award.

Extra fact:

• South Africa bowling all-rounder Marco Jansen was crowned as the ICC Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2022.
• Jansen beat India’s Arshdeep Singh, Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran and New Zealand’s Finn Allen to win the award.
• Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia.
• It is mainly situated in the Himalayas, but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
• President: Bidya Devi Bhandari;
• Vice President: Nanda Kishor Pun;
• Prime Minister: Pushpa Kamal Dahal;
• Chief Justice: Cholendra Shumsher JB Rana.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 38

On which day the 17th edition of Data Privacy Day was observed?

Options
a) 23 January
b) 28 January
c) 25 January
d) 30 January

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The correct answer is Option B – 28 January
Explanation:

• The day is celebrated globally on January 28 every year.
• The celebration was initiated by the Council of Europe in 2006.
• Celebrations are aimed at raising awareness about the right to data protection.
• 28 Jan was chosen, as this was the day on which the Council of Europe’s data protection convention- ‘Convention 108’ was opened.

Extra fact:

• The theme for 2023 is ‘Think Privacy First’.
• January 28 is also the birth anniversary of fierce Indian freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai.
• Along with Bipin Chandra Pal and Bal Gangadhar Tilak, he formed the Lal-Bal-Pal triumvirate of extremist leaders.
• He co-founded the Punjab National Bank in 1894.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 39

Where is the 3rd Interpol Young Global Police Leaders Program being organized?

Options
a) New Delhi
b) New York
c) Islamabad
d) Geneva

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The correct answer is Option A – New Delhi
Explanation:

• The 3rd Interpol Young Global Police Leaders Program is being organized in New Delhi.
• The program is being organized by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) starting from 25 January till 2 February 2023.
• It is a flagship Interpol leadership program that brings together young police leaders and helps them develop an international perspective and understanding.

Extra fact:

• The International Criminal Police Organization is commonly known as Interpol.
• Interpol is the world’s largest international police organization with 195 member states.
• It was established in 1923 and is headquartered in Lyon, France.
• Ahmed Nasser al-Raisi is the president of Interpol.
• CBI is the premier investigative police agency in India.
• It is the nodal agency of INTERPOL in India.
• It was established in 1963 and functions under the Department of Personnel, Government of India.
• Subodh Kumar Jaiswal is the present Director of CBI.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 40

The Chief Minister of which state announced unemployment allowance for the youth?

Options
a) Jharkhand
b) Chhattisgarh
c) Kerala
d) Madhya Pradesh

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The correct answer is Option B – Chhattisgarh
Explanation:

• Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel announced an unemployment allowance for youth from the financial year 2023-24 during the Republic Day speech.
• Other specific details will be discussed before a detailed announcement.

Extra fact:

• Also announced that the ration card holders of Chhattisgarh will get free rice for one year.
• Chhattisgarh is a heavily forested state in central India known for its temples and waterfalls.
• The capital is Raipur and the governor is Anusuiya Uikey.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 41

Which of these countries will commercialize the world’s first photonics-based quantum computer?

Options
a) Canada
b) USA
c) Russia
d) UK

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The correct answer is Option A – Canada
Explanation:

• Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the commercialization of the world’s first photonic-based, fault-tolerant quantum computer in January 2023.
• A C$40 million investment will enable Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. to develop a quantum computer that will help solve complex data problems and could be used in finance, transportation, and health.

Extra fact:

• Canada is a country in North America.
• Canada is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy in the Westminster tradition.
• Ottawa is the capital of Canada and its currency is Canadian Dollar.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 42

The Brazilian pair of Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos defeated which country’s pair to win the Australian Open mixed doubles title?

Options
a) Brazil
b) South Africa
c) Sri Lanka
d) Canada

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The correct answer is Option B – South Africa
Explanation:

• India has signed an agreement with South Africa to relocate 12 cheetahs to the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh.
• Under the agreement, South Africa will send seven male and five female cheetahs by February 15, 2023.
• Cheetah was declared extinct in 1952.

Extra fact:

• Under the cheetah reintroduction program, PM Modi released the first batch of eight spotted cats from Namibia in September 2022.
• South Africa is a country located at the southernmost tip of the African continent.
• Africa has the largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
• Cape Town, Pretoria, and Bloemfontein are the capitals of SA.
• Cyril Ramaphosa is the President and the SA Rand is the currency.

22-28 Jan Important Question – 43

What is the name of the first Indian mission to observe the Sun planned by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)?

Options
a) Aditya-L1
b) Shukrayaan-1
c) AstroSat-2
d) NISAR

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The correct answer is Option A – Aditya-L1
Explanation:

• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to launch the Aditya-L1 mission by June or July 2023.
• Aditya-L1 is the first Indian space mission to observe the Sun and the solar corona.
• In total it carries seven payloads, the primary payload being the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC), designed and built by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru.

Extra fact:

• The Indian Space Research Organisation is the national space agency of India, headquartered in Bengaluru.
• It operates under the Department of Space (DOS) which is directly overseen by the Prime Minister of India, while the Chairman of ISRO acts as the executive of DOS as well.
• ISRO built India’s first satellite, Aryabhata, which was launched by the Soviet Union in 1975.
• It is one of six government space agencies in the world that possess full launch capabilities.
• It was founded on 15 August 1969 by Vikram Sarabhai.
• S. Somnath is the current chairman of ISRO.