**28 January 2023 Current Affairs

Q.1 Which country announced the launch of the Debbie Hockley Medal to honor outstanding women cricketers?
• New Zealand
Explain :
• New Zealand Cricket announced the introduction of the Debbie Hockley Medal to honor an outstanding female cricketer.
• Cricketer Debbie Hockley played 118 ODIs and 19 Tests for New Zealand from 1979 to 2000.

Q.2 Who has become the first Asian to receive Oscar nomination for Best Actress in January 2023?
• Michelle Yeoh
Explain :
• Michelle Yeoh became the first Asian to receive a Best Actress Oscar nomination in January 2023 for her film “The Everything Everywhere All at Once”.

Q.3 Asif Sheikh has been named the recipient of the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award 2022. To which country does he belong?
• Nepal
Explain :
Nepal's wicket-keeper Asif Sheikh has been named as the recipient of the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award 2022 for his decision not to run out Ireland's Andy McBrine while attempting a run.

Q.4 How many personnel have been awarded the President's Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service on 26 January 2023?
• 47
Explain :
• On 26 January 2023, 47 personnel were awarded the President's Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service.

Q.5 Under the Smarak Mitra scheme announced by the Ministry of Culture, how many monuments will the government hand over to the private sector for their maintenance?
• 1000
Explain :
• The Ministry of Tourism has transferred this scheme to the Ministry of Culture.
• The government aims to hand over 500 sites under the revamped Smarak Mitra scheme by the end of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav on August 15, 2023.

Q.6 Who was crowned as the ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2022?
• Marco Johnson
Explain :
• South African bowling all-rounder Marco Jansen was crowned as the ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2022 in January 2022.

Q.7 In which state a Hero Stone belonging to the Hoysala period and dating to the early 13th century was discovered near the city of Pandavapura?
• Karnataka
Explain :
• In January 2023, a Hero Stone belonging to the Hoysala period and dating to the early 13th century was discovered near Pandavapura town in Mandya district of Karnataka.
• It was discovered by a team from the Center of Excellence for Studies in Classical Kannada (CESCK) of the Central Institute of Indian Languages ​​in Mysore.

Q.8 In Australian Open Tennis, Brazilian pair of Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos won the mixed doubles title on 27th January 2023. He belongs to which of the following country?
• Brazil
Explain :
• In Australian Open Tennis, Brazilian pair of Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos won the mixed doubles title on 27 January 2023.

Q.9 New satellite images have revealed that China is building a new dam on which river in Tibet, close to the tri-junction of its borders with India and Nepal?
• Mabja Zangbo River
Explain :
• New satellite images have revealed that China is building a new dam on the Mabja Zangbo River in Tibet, close to the tri-junction of its borders with India and Nepal.
• A dam can be used to control the flow of water downstream.

Q.10 When is International Holocaust Remembrance Day celebrated?
• 27 January
Explain :
• This year, the day is observed to mark the atrocities committed by Adolf Hitler, which resulted in the death of an estimated six million Jews.
• The day commemorates the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau from Nazi control, in January 1945.
• The theme for the year 2023 is “Home and Belonging”.**

*?27 January 2023 ?* Current Affairs

Q.1 India launched iNCOVACC – the first made-in-India nasal vaccine against COVID-19. Who developed the vaccine?
• Bharat Biotech
Explain :
• The vaccine has been made by Bharat Biotech.
• iNCOVACC is a recombinant replication-deficient adenovirus vectored vaccine with pre-fusion-stabilized SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.

Q.2 Which state health department has confirmed 2 cases of norovirus in January 2023?
• Kerala
Explain :
• Norovirus is a very contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea.
• The virus is able to survive in low temperatures, and outbreaks are more common during winter and in colder countries – which is why it is sometimes called "winter vomiting disease".

Q.3 Who has been named ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year?
• Ben Stocks
Explain :
• England captain Ben Stokes has been named the International Cricket Council Test Player of the Year for 2022.

Q.4 Who showed the tableau for the first time in the Republic Day Parade 2023?
• Narcotics Control Bureau
Explain :
• For the first time 12 women riders were part of the camel contingent of the Border Security Force.
• The "Daredevils" motor cycle riders of the Corps of Signals were co-led by a woman officer.
• Agniveer was also a part of the parade for the first time.
• Narcotics Control Bureau showed the tableau for the first time.

Q.5 What is the theme of International Customs Day 2023?
• Nurturing the next generation: fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and professional pride in Customs
Explain :
• The World Customs Organization (WCO) observes International Customs Day every year on 26 January.
• The occasion commemorates the first session of the WCO held in 1953 in Brussels, Belgium.
• The theme for 2023 is 'Nurturing the next generation: fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and professional pride in Customs'.

Q.6 In which city the G20 Startup20 Engagement Group will hold its founding meeting from January 28-29, 2023?
• Hyderabad
Explain :
• The group will discuss productive development of policy recommendations on entrepreneurship and innovation priorities of G20 countries for the coming years.
• The grouping will share knowledge while establishing connectivity among the startup ecosystems of the G20 member countries.
• Startup20 has three main task forces
• 1. Foundation and Coalition Task Force
• 2. Finance
• 3. Inclusion and Sustainability

Q.7 Who has been selected as the ICC T20 Cricketer of the Year for the year 2022 for his outstanding performance?
• Suryakumar Yadav
Explain :
• Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav has been chosen as the ICC T20 Cricketer of the Year for the year 2022 for his stellar performance.

Q.8 Who launched India's first AI-powered screening mechanism to automatically identify chart patterns in various stocks on 25th January 2023?
• Stockage
Explain :
• StockEdge launched India's first AI-powered screening mechanism to automatically identify chart patterns across stocks with StockEdge Pro on 25 January 2023.

Q.9 In which state a swallowtail butterfly, which is extinct from its previously known ranges from Myanmar and southern China to Vietnam, has been spotted for the first time in India?
• Arunachal Pradesh
Explain :
• A swallowtail butterfly, extinct from its previously known ranges from Myanmar and southern China to Vietnam, has been spotted in India's Arunachal Pradesh for the first time.
Arunachal Pradesh:
• Chief Minister – Pema Khandu
• Governor – B.D. Mishra
• Lok Sabha seats – 2
• Rajya Sabha seats – 1
Number of districts – 25
• State Animal – Cow

Q.10 Dhokra art, which has been in news recently, is related to?
• Metal Casting
Explain :
• The Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro (c. 2300 – 1750 BC) is not only the most famous piece of Harappan art, it is also one of the finest examples of metal art of the period. This world famous idol is also the oldest example of a unique metal casting tradition called Dhokra that has survived in some parts of India till date.**

*? 26 January 2023 ?* Current Affairs

Question: Who has been appointed as the administrator by the Delhi High Court to manage the utilization of funds for the ISSF Shooting World Cup in 2023?
Answer: A.K. Sikri

Question: Where has the Indian Navy conducted the AMPHEX 2023 mega exercise recently?
Answer: Andhra Pradesh

Question: Who will be the chief guest of the Republic Day celebrations on 26 January 2023?
Answer: President of Egypt
• Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has been invited as the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations on January 26.
Egyptian President's visit to India is the third time since 2015 that he has come to India.
• For the first time he has been invited as the chief guest on the auspicious occasion of 74th Republic Day of India
• For the first time the President of Egypt visited India in October 2015 to attend the India Africa Forum Summit
• Visited India for the second time in September 2016 on a state visit

Question: Which indigenous arms of India are being displayed on the path of duty on the Republic Day of 26 January 2023?
Answer: The names of some of the indigenous military equipment which are being showcased on the path of duty on Republic Day are as follows:
• Nag missile is completely indigenous and for the first time will give sleuth to Supreme Commander on duty path, it is mounted on BMP 2 carrier and has a strike range of 4 kms
• K-9 Vajra artillery gun with a range of 40 km
BrahMos supersonic cruise missile
Indigenous short span bridge system will also be on duty path

Question : Researchers discovered a rare low altitude basalt plateau in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra. A team led by whom has discovered a rare low altitude basalt plateau?
Answer: Mandar Datar

Q: How many MG ZS EVs have been inducted by Mumbai International Airport in its fleet?
Answer: 45
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has added 45 MG ZS EV SUVs to its fleet to achieve net zero emissions.

Question : Which honor has been announced by Bank of Baroda (Bank) recently?
Answer: Bank of Baroda Rashtrabhasha Samman

Question: In which country is the Ministry of Tourism participating in FITUR, the world's largest international travel exhibition?
Answer: Spain

Question: Which bank has recently transferred entire 40% shareholding in Russian joint venture to SBI?
Answer: Canara Bank

Question: Who has become the champion in the recently held Dhaka Marathon 2023 in the men's category?
Answer: Stanley Kiprotich Bet

Question: Who has recently won the National Sports Club of India Snooker Open Crown 2023?
Answer: Laxman Rawat

Question: Who has recently won the women's singles final in the India Open Badminton Championship?
Answer: An Siang

Question: Which country has recently assumed the chairmanship of the 13th International Renewable Energy Agency?
North India

Question: Who has recently been appointed as the administrator of the Shooting World Cup 2023?
Answer: a. Of. Sikri

Question: Where has the Indian Navy conducted the AMPHEX 2023 mega exercise recently?
Answer: Andhra Pradesh

Q. Who will be the chief guest of Republic Day celebrations on 26 January 2023?
Ans. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has been invited as the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations on January 26.

Q. How many MG ZS EVs have been inducted by Mumbai International Airport?
Ans. 45

Question – What is the theme of National Voters Day 2023?
Answer – ‘Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure’**

*?25 January 2023 ?* Current Affairs

Q.1. Who has given the Prime Minister's National Child Award recently?
Ans. Draupadi Murmu

Q.2. Where has the Indian Navy conducted the AMPHEX 2023 mega exercise recently?
Ans. Andhra Pradesh

Q.3. Who has recently been honored with the Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia Award?
Ans. Dr Prabha Atre

Q.4. In which state the Business 20 Inception meeting is being organized recently?
Ans. Gujarat

Q.5. Recently when has the 'Valour Day' been celebrated?
Ans. 23 January

Q.6. Who has recently been appointed as the administrator of Shooting World Cup 2023?
Ans. a. Of. Sikri

Q.7. Where will the G20 Environment Working Group meeting be held recently?
Ans. Karnataka

Q.8. Who was recently appointed as the next Director General of DGCA?
Ans. Vikram Dev Dutt

Q.9. Which country has recently assumed the chairmanship of the 13th International Renewable Energy Agency?
Ans. India

Q.10. In which city the first World Tourism Investors Summit will be organized by the Ministry of Tourism recently?
Ans. New Delhi

Q.11. What is the rank of India in the recently released Global Fire Power Index 2023?
Ans. the fourth

Q.12. Which British Indian has recently been honored with the 'Freedom of the City of London' award?
Ans. Manish Tiwari

Q.13. Recently which company's CEO 'Reed Settings' has resigned from the post of CEO?
Ans. netflix

Q.14. Who has recently won the women's singles final in the India Open Badminton Championship?
Ans. un siang

Q.15. How many islands of Andaman and Nicobar Islands were named after Param Vir Chakra winners recently?
Ans. 21

Q.16. Which state police has recently launched the Cyber ​​Congress initiative?
Ans. Telangana

Q.17. Which state government has recently launched the 'School of Eminence' project?
Ans. Punjab

Q.18. Who has recently won the National Sports Club of India Snooker Open Crown 2023?
Ans. Laxman Rawat

Q.19. Who has recently been elected as the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme?
Ans. Inger Anderson

Q.20. Who has become the champion in the recently held Dhaka Marathon 2023 in the men's category?
Ans. Stanley Kiprotich Bet

Q.21. Recently which state government will host its first Saras Mela 2023?
Ans. Jammu and Kashmir

Q.22. Which has been selected as the best police station for 2022 recently?
Ans. Aska Police Station

Q.23. Where has the National AIDS Control Organization made the largest human red ribbon chain recently?
Ans. Bhubaneswar

Q.24. In which state will India's first Online Gaming Center of Excellence be set up recently?
Ans. Meghalaya

Q.25. Which bank has recently transferred entire 40% shareholding in Russian joint venture to SBI?
Ans. Canara Bank

Q.26. Recently UNESCO will dedicate International Education Day to the girls of which country?
Ans. Afghanistan**

*?24 January 2023 ?* Current Affairs

Q.1 In which city the 4th International Trade Fair of Millets and Organic Products started on 20 January 2023?
• Bengaluru
Explain :
• The 4th International Trade Fair for Millets and Organic Products began on 20 January 2023 in Bengaluru.
• The three-day fair was organized by the Department of Agriculture and the Government of Karnataka.
• It was a platform for farmers and other stakeholders to explore opportunities in agriculture and its allied sectors.

Q.2 Who is conducting the exercise 'Ops Alert' in January 2023?
BSF
Explain :
• Border Security Force (BSF) started the exercise 'Ops Alert'.
• India will celebrate its 74th Republic Day on 26 January 2023.
• BSF is conducting this exercise to control anti-national people and ensure the security of the country during the Republic Day celebrations.

Q.3 Which country declared a medical-emergency in the Yanomami region following reports of children dying of diseases caused by illegal gold mining and malnutrition-related conditions?
• Brazil
Explain :
• Brazil declares medical emergency in Yanomami region.
• A medical-emergency was declared following reports of children dying of diseases caused by illegal gold mining and malnutrition-related conditions.
Australia:
• Capital – Canberra
• Currency – Australian Dollar
• Prime Minister – Anthony Albanese
Mexico:
• Capital – Mexico City
• Currency – Mexican peso
• President – ​​Andres Manuel López Obrador

Q.4 Charaideo Moidams was nominated by India for UNESCO World Heritage Site status in the cultural category. In which state is the site located?
• Assam
Explain :
• Charaideo Moidams has been nominated by India in the cultural category for UNESCO World Heritage Site status.

Q.5 In which state, the Indian Navy along with the Army and the Indian Air Force conducted a six-day mega military exercise, AMPHEX 2023?
• Andhra Pradesh
Explain :
• 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-service amphibious exercise 'AMPHEX 2023' was conducted from 17 to 22 Jan 2023.

Q.6 Which of the following festival was organized by Himalayan Cultural Heritage Foundation and Ladakh Tourism Department in Historical Styungkung Village (Ladakh) in January 2023?
• Mamani Festival
Explain :
• HCHF (Himalayan Cultural Heritage Foundation) and Ladakh Tourism Department organized the annual Ethnic Mamani Festival.

Q.7 Who has been appointed as the administrator by the Delhi High Court to manage the utilization of funds for the ISSF Shooting World Cup in 2023?
• A.K. Sikri
Explain :
• Retired Supreme Court Justice, A.K. Sikri has been appointed by the Delhi High Court as the administrator to manage the utilization of funds for the ISSF Shooting World Cup in 2023.

Q.8 Who is the author of the book titled 'Coaching Beyond: My Days with the Indian Cricket Team'?
• R. Kaushik and R. Sridhar
Explain :
• R. Kaushik and R. A book titled 'Coaching Beyond: My Days with the Indian Cricket Team' authored by Sridhar was released in January 2023.

Q.9 By which of the following NGO the 17th Annual Education Report (ASER), 2022 was released?
• First
Explain :
• It highlights the impact on education during the pandemic.
• ASER is organized every year since 2005.

Q.10 Till the appointment of a monitoring committee to oversee its functioning in January 2023, the Sports Ministry has suspended all activities of which of the following?
• Wrestling Federation of India
Explain :
• The Sports Ministry has suspended all activities of the Wrestling Federation of India till the appointment of a monitoring committee to oversee the functioning of the WFI on 21 January 2023.**