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Daily Current affairs 15 February 2023 to 23 February 2023 in English

Exam Studies February 23, 2023

     Daily Current affairs 15 February 2023 to 23 February 2023  in English  

This post has made available a collection of the important types of questions, 15 to 23 February 2023 Daily Current Affairs. This is very useful and important for all competitive exams like - UPSC, SSC, HPSSSB, HPPSC, Bank, Railway, RPSC, Himachal police, and other state Police, SI, Constable, Patwari, Gramsewak, and all other competitive exams. Daily current, GK update covers all the essential topics from the current affairs point of view for banking or other competitive exams. 

Daily Current affairs 15 to 23  February 2023 in English,

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Current affairs 15 February 2023 in English

1. Who is the first female passenger from Saudi Arabia to visit the International Space Station?

Answer: – Rayyana Barnawi

Rayyana Barnawi will fly to the ISS aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft as part of a mission this spring by the private space company Axiom Space.

2. Which state topped the medal tally in the 5th Khelo India Youth Games?

Answer: – Maharashtra topped the KIYG 2023

Maharashtra topped the KIYG 2023 medal table with 56 gold medals, 55 silvers, and 50 bronze. Haryana finished second with 41 golds, 32 silvers, and 55 bronzes. Khelo India Youth Games 2023, the fifth edition of the flagship event under the Indian government's Khelo India initiative, concluded on February 11, 2023.

3. In which state is the Visva-Bharti University, which was in news recently, located?

Answer: – It is located in Shantiniketan, West Bengal, India

4. Which Indian airline has signed a deal to buy 500 new aircraft from Airbus and Boeing?

Answer: – Air India

Air India will get 250 Airbus planes -- 210 single-aisle A320neos and 40 widebody A350s. It plans to get 220 Boeing aircraft, -- 190 of its 737 MAX narrowbody jets, 20 787 wide-bodies, and 10 777Xs.

5. Mohammad Shahabuddin will become the 22nd President of which country??

Answer: – Mohammad Shahabuddin

Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu, a former judge and freedom fighter will be Bangladesh's new President, the Chief Election Commission has announced. Mr. Chuppu (74) was elected unopposed on February 13 and will replace President Mohammad Abdul Hamid.

6. Where has the first AC double-decker bus start in India?

Answer: – Mumbai

India's first electric double-decker bus was unveiled on August 17 last year by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in Mumbai. Mumbai's public transport body Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST)'s inducted India's first AC double-decker electric bus.

7. Who has won the highest bid of Rs 2.5 crore in the Women's Premier League?

Answer: – Smriti Mandhana

Opener Smriti Mandhana on the highest bid of Rs 3.4 crore for the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League auctions held in Mumbai. Mandhana, whose bidding began at a base price of Rs 50 lakh, was finally sold to the Royal Challengers Bangalore.

8. Lalita Lajmi passed away recently, who was she?

Answer: – Painter

Eminent Indian painter and late filmmaker Guru Dutt's sister Lalitha Lajmi died on 13

 February 2023 at the age of 90.

Current affairs 16 February 2023 in English

1. Who has recently been honored with the 'Maharashtra Bhushan Award'?

Answer: – Appasaheb Dharmadikari

The state government on Wednesday announced that renowned social worker, preacher, and reformer Dattatreya alias Appasaheb Dharmadikari will be honored with the Maharashtra Bhushan award for the year 2022.

2. Recently the World Bank announced how many billion dollars in aid for earthquake-affected Turkey?

Answer: – USD 1.78 billion

The World Bank has announced providing USD 1.78 billion in assistance to Turkey to help with relief and recovery efforts after devastating earthquakes in Turkey and neighboring Syria.

3. When is 'International Child Cancer Day' observed?

Answer: – Feb 15, 2023

International Childhood Cancer Day is observed on February 15 every year all over the world. The day raises awareness of childhood cancer and honors all the children and families experiencing the effects of the disease. It acknowledges their pain and difficulties, giving them space to process and grieve.

4. Recently, for the first time in India, lithium reserves have been found?

Answer: – Jammu and Kashmir

India announced that 5.9 million tonnes of lithium reserves have been found for the first time in the country in Jammu and Kashmir. Lithium is a non-ferrous metal and is one of the key components in EV batteries.

5. Which state is hosting the first 'Frozen Lake Marathon'?

Answer: – Ladakh

In Ladakh, the country's first-ever Frozen Lake Marathon on Pangong Tso has been officially registered in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's highest Frozen Lake marathon. It was held on Monday at the world-famous Pangong lake at an altitude of 4,350 meters above the mean sea level.

6. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has given 'President's Colour' to the police of which state?

Answer: – Haryana Police

7. Recently which country will remove Chinese cameras from its offices due to espionage concerns?

Answer: – Australia

Australian government offices have begun removing more than 900 Chinese-made surveillance cameras, intercoms, electronic entry systems, and video recorders. Last week, a government audit found the technology had been installed in more than 250 departments and agencies.

Current affairs 17 February 2023 in English

1. Who has been appointed as the new President of ICAI recently?

Answer: – CA. Aniket S. Talati

A man with strong professional ethics, refined thought process, technical expertise, and vision to embrace technology to lead the profession. On 12th February 2023, CA. Aniket S. Talati was elected as the 71st President of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for the term 2023-24.

2. Recently which country has been hit by 'Cyclone Gabriel'?

Answer: – New Zealand

Tropical cyclone Gabrielle hit the country; Thousands of people were reported to be without power in the upper North Island.

3. Recently who has been appointed as its brand ambassador by Hyundai Motor India?

Answer: – Yastika Bhatia and Renuka Singh Thakur

Hyundai Motors India brand ambassadors. Hyundai Motor India Ltd has signed on two more women cricketers -- Yastika Bhatia and Renuka Singh Thakur -- to its roster of brand ambassadors.

4. Where has Prime Minister Modi inaugurated Asia's biggest air show recently?

Answer: – Bengaluru

Indian Air Force's C17 Globemaster flanked by the 'Suryakiran' aerobatic team. Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated Asia's largest aero show, Aero India 2023, in Bengaluru. The 14th edition of the event will display indigenous equipment and technologies to forge partnerships with foreign companies.

5. What is the number of known satellites of Jupiter by 2023?

Answer: – 92 satellites

There are 92 known moons of Jupiter with confirmed orbits as of 2023, not counting a number of meter-sized moonlets likely shed from the inner moons as well as hundreds of potential kilometer-sized outer moons that were only briefly seen by telescopes.

6. Who became the first Indian woman cricketer to take 100 wickets in T20 International?

Answer: – Deepti Sharma

In the last match against West Indies, India's Deepti Sharma made history by becoming the first Indian woman player to take 100 T20I wickets with her 3/15.

7. Who has recently launched the G20 theme QR code to celebrate the G20 chairmanship?

Answer: – Paytm

Paytm has played an important role in the mobile payments revolution in India, as the pioneer of QR code payments. The special commemorative QR Code features logos of MeitY's 'DigiDhan Mission', along with those of the G20 2023 and the 75th year of India's independence.

Current affairs 18 February 2023 in English

1. Which Indian cricketer has completed the fastest 250 runs in Test cricket?

Answer: – Ravindra Jadeja

While Jadeja is playing his 62nd Test match, he became the fastest Indian and second fastest overall cricketer to complete the Test double – 2500 runs and 250 wickets.

2. Recently in which country a new species of mute frog has been discovered?

Answer: – Tanzania's

Scientists have described a new-to-science species of frog from Tanzania's Ukaguru Mountains with a unique trait: it's silent. The males of this species have tiny spines on their throats, which may serve as a means of species recognition for the females.

3. Which has been ranked as the second slowest city to drive in?

Answer: – Bengaluru

Bengaluru has ranked high among the slowest cities in the world regarding moving in traffic. The Silicon Valley of India is the second slowest city in the world to drive in as one can cover just 10 km in 29 minutes and 10 seconds in the city.

4. Lt. Gen. KT Parnaik has been sworn in as the 20th Governor of which state?

 Answer: – Arunachal Pradesh

5. Recently CP Radhakrishnan has been appointed as the new governor of which state?

 Answer: – C.P. Radhakrishnan has been made the Governor of Jharkhand

6. Where has President Draupadi Murmu inaugurated the 'International Engineering and Technology Fair' recently?

Answer: – New Delhi

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the International Engineering and Technology Fair (IETF) 2023 in New Delhi.

7. In which city of India, aerospace major Boeing has recently announced the setting up of its “First Global Support Centre”?

Answer: – Gurugram, Haryana (India)

the company also announced the launch of the first Global Support Centre (GSC) ) in India at Gurugram, Haryana.

8. Which bank has recently launched the Electronic Bank Guarantee Scheme?

Answer: – Indian Overseas Bank

9. Recently ADB has approved a loan of $130 million to promote horticulture in which state?

Answer: – Himachal Pradesh, India

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $130 million loan to increase agricultural productivity and promote horticulture agribusinesses to raise farmers' income in Himachal Pradesh, India.

 

Current affairs 19 February 2023 in English

1. Which is the campaign launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for 1 year till October 2023?

Answer: – “Swastha Mann, Swastha Ghar”

“Swastha Mann, Swastha Ghar” is a year-long campaign from November 2022 to October 2023. It will promote the theme of Health and Wellness to commemorate the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' (AKAM).

2. With who has the All India Council for Technical Education AICTE launched the national level 'Harethon Kavach 2023'?

Answer: – Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD)

Advancing India’s cyber-preparedness, KAVACH-2023, a national-level hackathon was launched to identify innovative ideas and technological solutions for addressing the cyber security and cybercrime challenges of the 21st century.

3. What is the theme of Aero India 2023?

Answer: – Theme for 2023: ''The runway to a billion opportunities”.

The theme for 2023: ''The runway to a billion opportunities”. The Aero India show is held every 2 years. It was held by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) this year on behalf of the Department of Defence Production of the Ministry of Defence.

4. Recently Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the “Jal Jan Abhiyan” in which state?

Answer: – Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the Jal Jan Abhiyan virtually on Abu Road in the Sirohi district of Rajasthan.

5. Which country has lifted the ban on frozen seafood from India?

Answer: – Qatar

Qatar has lifted a temporary ban on the import of frozen seafood from India, paving the way for enhanced export and improved bilateral relations with the West Asian country.

6. Who became the 13th Indian cricketer to play the 100th International Test match for India?

Answer: – Cheteshwar Pujara

All eyes will be on Cheteshwar Pujara, who will also be featuring in his 100th Test match, making him the 13th Indian cricketer to do.

7. The 4th edition of which joint military exercise between India and Japan will be held at Camp Imazu in Japan's Shiga Prefecture?

Answer: – Ex Dharma Guardian

The 4th edition of a joint military exercise, “EX DHARMA GUARDIAN”, between India and Japan will begin today at Camp Imazu in Shiga province of Japan.

8. Which has recently become the second most polluted city in the world?

Answer: – Mumbai ranks second in the list of ten most polluted cities

The list released by Swiss air tracking index IQAir (a real-time worldwide air quality monitor), shows that Mumbai ranks second in the list of ten most polluted cities in the world.

9. Recently India and which country have signed an agreement on visa exemption?

Answer: – India and Fiji 

At a joint press event with Fijian PM Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka in Suva, Jaishankar said that India and Fiji have signed and exchanged the visa waiver agreement.“It will certainly be helpful in encouraging greater travel between our two countries,” he said.

10. Who has recently become the first Indian bowler to take 100 wickets in T20 Internationals?

Answer: – Deepti Sharma 

Deepti Sharma has made history by becoming the first Indian bowler to reach the milestone of 100 wickets in T20Is. On Wednesday, February 15, the 25-year-old achieved this remarkable feat during the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup 2023 match against West Indies Women.

11. When is the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj celebrated?

Answer: – February 19

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti or Shivaji Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Maratha king Shivaji. In honor of the founder of the Maratha Kingdom, Shivaji Jayanti is celebrated every year on February 19. Shivaji Maharaj was born on March 21, 1690, in Pune Shivneri fort.

 

Current affairs 20 February 2023 in English

1. Recently a joint training exercise “Dharma Guardian” has started between India and which country?

Answer: – India-Japan

The fourth edition of the India-Japan bilateral Army exercise 'Dharma Guardian' began at Camp Imazu in Shiga province, Japan on Friday and will go on till March 2.

2. From where have the Railways started the Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC tourist train?

Answer: – Delhi

3. Who has resigned from the post of Chief Selector of Team India recently?

Answer: – Chetan Sharma 

Chief selector Chetan Sharma resigned on 17 February, days after a sting operation; He had also said that Virat Kohli felt Sourav Ganguly was behind his ouster as captain.

4. Which has become the first private sector bank to integrate RuPay credit cards on UPI?

Answer: – HDFC Bank 

HDFC Bank has become the first private sector lender to offer its customers the option to use their Rupay credit cards on the unified payments interface (UPI). Till last year, UPI was being linked to savings accounts from where the payments used to be debited.

5. Which Indian-American has recently become the new CEO of YouTube?

Answer: – Neal Mohan

Currently, chief product officer, Neal Mohan became part of Google, the parent company of YouTube, in 2008. He is a Stanford graduate and earlier worked with Microsoft. YouTube CEO Neil Mohan has crypto enthusiasts excited at the prospect that blockchain-enabled technology could soon become an element of the video site.

6. Which district has won the Swaraj Trophy 2021-22 for the best District Panchayat?

Answer: – Kollam District Panchayat

The Kollam district panchayat won the Swaraj Trophy for the best district panchayat in the State for the 2021-22 financial year. The Kannur district panchayat stood second in the rankings. The Thiruvananthapuram Corporation bagged the trophy for the best corporation.

7. When has the “Global Tourism Resilience” day been observed?

Answer: – 17 February 

On 06 February 2023, to underline the importance of tourism resilience, the United Nations designated 17 February as the annual Global Tourism Resilience Day (GTRD).

8. Tulsidas Balram has passed away recently, who was he?

Answer: – Greatest footballers

Tulsidas Balaram, one of the greatest footballers ever to play for India, passed away on February 16, ending the most glorious chapter of Indian football. Balaram was the last surviving member of the 'Golden Trinity' of football: the other two, Chuni Goswami and P.K. Banerjee passed away in 2020.

9. Recently which country has been appointed as the President of the 62nd session of the United Nations Social Development Commission?

Answer: – India

The UN Commission for Social Development has elected India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj as its chair for the 62nd session.

10. Where has President Draupadi Murmu inaugurated the International Engineering and Technology Fair?

Answer: – New Delhi

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the International Engineering and Technology Fair (IETF) 2023 in New Delhi

Current affairs 21 February 2023 in English

1. Who has topped the recently released Global Labor Resilience Index 2023?

Answer: – Denmark

Key Findings. Denmark was ranked first in the index followed by Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, Singapore, and Sweden in second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth places respectively.

2. According to the recently released Morgan Stanley report, at what percent rate will India's GDP growth in the financial year FY- 2024?

Answer: – 6.2 percent in FY24

India's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow at 6.2 percent in FY24 as drivers of domestic demand remain intact amid fears of an impending slowdown, Morgan Stanley said in a research report released on Thursday.

3. Recently the 76th British Academy Film Awards and BAFTA Awards were announced, who has won the Best Actor Award?

Answer: – Austin Butler

Austin Butler took home the Best Leading Actor Award for his portrayal of Elvis, and Cate Blanchett won the Best Leading Actress Award for her mesmerizing performance in TÁR.

4. Who has recently become the new MD & CEO of Jaguar Land Rover India?

Answer: – Rajan Amba 

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) India on Tuesday announced to the appointment of Rajan Amba as the managing director of the luxury car manufacturing company, with effect from March 1, 2023.

5. Which country's government has passed a law providing for menstrual leave for the first time in Europe?

Answer: – Spain

Spain has become the first European country to introduce paid menstrual or period leaves, with a law, passed on February 16.

6. Which AIIMS has recently conducted a trial to deliver tuberculosis medicines through drones?

Answer: – All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh 

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh conducted the first successful trial for transporting anti-tuberculosis drugs by drone from the institute's helipad to the district hospital in Tehri Garhwal in Uttarakhand in just 30 min.

7. Which city of MP has created a world record by lighting 18 lakh diyas, breaking the record of UP's Ayodhya?

Answer: – Ujjain city

The Ujjain city in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday evening set a new Guinness world record by lighting 18.82 lakh diyas or earthen oil lamps. About 20,000 volunteers took part in the event which was staged mainly across the banks of the Kshipra river.

8. Who has won the highest bid of Rs 2.5 crore in 'WPL' recently?

Answer: – Smriti Mandhana secures the highest bid of Rs 2.5 crore in the WPL 2023 Auction.

9. Who has been appointed as its new chairman by 'ICAT' recently?

Answer: – Aniket Sunil Talathi

10. Shahnawaz Pradhan has passed away recently. Who was he?

Answer: – Actor

Actor Shahnawaz Pradhan is no more. He was 56. Shahnawaz breathed his last on Friday. The news of his demise was confirmed by actor Yashpal Sharma.

Current affairs 22 February 2023 in English

1. Which film has been selected as the 'Film of the Year' at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival 2023?

Answer: – RRR

RRR, directed by SS Rajamouli, won the Dadasaheb Phalke international film festival Award for Film of the Year, while The Kashmir Files won Best Film.

2. When is International Mother Language Day celebrated?

Answer: – February 21st  

International Mother Language Day is observed on February 21st each year to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.

3. Recently the cabinet has approved an MoU between India and which country for cooperation in the field of disability?

Answer: – South Africa

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of India and the Government of the Republic of South Africa for cooperation in the Disability Sector.

4. Recently Tata Steel has completed the first multimodal shipment of TMT WARS from West Bengal to which state?

Answer: – Tripura's

Tata Steel successfully completed the first multi-modal shipment of 960 tonnes of TMT bars from West Bengal's Haldia Port to Tripura's Agartala.

5. Who has become the 80th Grandmaster of India?

Answer: – M Vignesh N R

IM Vignesh N R defeated IM Ilja Schneider (GER) to cross 2500 in the live ratings to become India's 80th and the first-ever brothers to become Grandmasters. He also won the 24th NordWest Cup 2023 at Bad Zwischenahn in Germany.

6. Which country's first minister Nicola Sturgeon has resigned recently?

Answer: – Scotland

 The Scottish National Party leader is standing down as first minister after more than eight years.

7. Who has hosted the G-20 dialogue forum for the global business community?

Answer: – Imphal (Manipur) 

The first of the four B20 conferences of the G20 dialogue forum for the global business community in northeast states concluded here in Imphal (Manipur) on February 19, 2023. Over 100 delegates from 23 countries participated in the three-day Imphal event.

8. Who has topped the Global Index of Mobile Download Speedtest recently?

Answer: – Singapore

According to December Speedtest Global Index, Qatar leads the chart for global median mobile speeds, while Burkina Faso increased 22 spots in rank globally. For fixed broadband download speeds, Singapore is at the number one spot and Rwanda increased 47 spots in rank globally.

Which Indian-origin scientist has won the "National Geographic Pictures of the Year Award"?

Answer: – Karthik Subramaniam

Karthik Subramaniam, an Indian-origin software engineer in the U.S. and a hobbyist photographer, has won the prestigious National Geographic's 'Pictures of The Year' award with his photograph titled "Dance of the Eagles".

Current affairs 23 February 2023 in English

1. Where Ola, Uber, and Rapido bike taxis have been banned?

Answer: – India's national capital New Delhi 

India's national capital New Delhi has banned two-wheeler ride service provided by ride-hailing firms Uber, Ola, and Rapido, putting millions of jobs in jeopardy. The decision deals a serious blow to the commuters who primarily rely on bike taxi services as they offer cheap fares compared to car rides.

2. Who has recently laid the foundation stone of Maharashtra's first Divyang Park?

Answer: – Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari 

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari laid the Foundation Stone of the world's largest and unique Divyang Park. The Central Government has created some Divyang Parks in South India and Madhya Pradesh.

3. Who has inaugurated the 10-day Taj Mahotsav in Agra, Uttar Pradesh?

Answer: – Higher Education minister Yogendra Upadhyay

Uttar Pradesh Higher Education minister Yogendra Upadhyay inaugurated the Taj Mahotsav here on Monday and said the event is an amalgamation of art, culture, and cuisines. He said the 10-day event has not only become an attraction for locals but also for tourists coming from other nations.

4. 'Dmitry Dmitruk' has been appointed as the coach of which country's boxing team?

Answer: – The Indian boxing team

The renowned Dmitry Dmitruk has been appointed as the new foreign coach of the Indian boxing team, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI). Dmitry Dmitruk will work with the country's elite men's and women's boxers for the next two years.

5. Recently which metro has launched a train control and supervision system for the first time?

Answer: – Delhi Metro 

Bharat Electronics announced that the Delhi Metro launched India's first ever indigenously developed Train Control & Supervision System, jointly developed by the company & Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), the i-ATS (Indigenous-Automatic Train Supervision) for operations on its first corridor, Red Line.

6. Which state has recently celebrated its foundation day on 20 February?

Answer: – Arunachal Pradesh 

Arunachal Pradesh Foundation Day 2023: Arunachal Pradesh foundation day is celebrated on 20 February every year since 1987. It was in 1987 that one of India's northeastern states became a full-fledged state.

7. Where has the Hassog-15 intercontinental ballistic missile of which country been successfully tested?

Answer: – North Korea

8. Who has been honored with the 'International Mother Language Award'?

Answer: – Dr. Mahendra Kumr Mishra 

Indian educationist and social worker for the promotion of indigenous languages in Odisha Dr. Mahendra Kumr Mishra were conferred the International Mother Language Award by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka on Tuesday. Dr. Mishra is the first Indian to receive this award.

Which country has recently won the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Gold in the ISSF World Cup?

Answer: – India win gold medals

ISSF World Cup 2023 Cairo: India's 10m air rifle and 10m air pistol mixed teams win gold medals. The two gold medals put India on top of the medals table at the ISSF World Cup.

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