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Top January Current Affairs by Online Bank Coaching Experts

News is often referred to as current affairs. Current affairs are local, national, and international events that are so important and pertinent from the standpoint of competitive tests that students should be aware of them. The student’s familiarity with current events demonstrates his awareness of his surroundings. Often, aspirant competition tests put this information to the test.

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1) The 14^th edition of “Aero India – 2023” will be held in ________
A) Mumbai
B) Kolkata
C) Bengaluru
D) Pune
E) None of these
Answer – C) Bengaluru
Explanation:
The 14^th edition of “Aero India – 2023” will be held in Bengaluru.

2) Which among the following countries has won the 15^th edition of Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2023?
A) Brazil
B) France
C) Germany
D) Russia
E) None of these
Answer – C) Germany
Explanation:
Germany has won the 15^th edition of Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2023.

3) Petr Pavel has become the new President of the _______
A) Hungary
B) Slovakia
C) Czech Republic
D) Poland
E) None of these
Answer – C) Czech Republic
Explanation:
Petr Pavel has become the new President of the Czech Republic.

4) Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y.Chandrachud has inaugurated the “Online e – Inspection Software” at ________
A) Chhattisgarh High Court
B) Calcutta High Court
C) Delhi High Court
D) Bombay High Court
E) None of these
Answer – C) Delhi High Court
Explanation:
Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud has inaugurated the “Online e – Inspection Software” at Delhi High Court.

5) Which among the following companies will use cow dung to power its CNG Cars?
A) Toyota
B) Suzuki Motor Corporation
C) Hyundai Motor Company
D) Kia
E) None of these
Answer – B) Suzuki Motor Corporation
Explanation:
Suzuki Motor Corporation will use cow dung to power its CNG Cars.

6) Which among the following teams has won the “Maitri Cup 2023” T20 cricket tournament?
A) BHEL
B) ONGC
C) NHPC
D) NTPC
E) None of these
Answer – C) NHPC
Explanation:
NHPC has won the “Maitri Cup 2023” T20 cricket tournament.

7) Which among the following states has launched 165 veterinary ambulances.?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) West Bengal
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Assam
E) None of these
Answer – C) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched 165 veterinary ambulances.

8) Which among the following states will launch a new scheme “Ladli Bahina” to provide Rs. 1000 per month to women?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Assam
D) Sikkim
E) None of these
Answer – B) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will launch a new scheme “Ladli Bahina” to provide Rs. 1000 per month to women.

9) Which among the following countries has appointed its first representative to fight Islamophobia?
A) Brazil
B) Canada
C) Switzerland
D) UK
E) None of these
Answer – B) Canada
Explanation:
Canada has appointed its first representative to fight Islamophobia.

10) Which among the following has partnered with CSC academy for the Kyber Sangini program to empower women in rural and semi urban areas?
A) Vivo
B) OPPO India
C) Realme
D) Xiaomi
E) None of these
Answer – B) OPPO India
Explanation:
OPPO India has partnered with CSC academy for the Kyber Sangini program to empower women in rural and semi urban areas.

11) Who among the following persons has become the highest wicket – taker for Team India T20 in history?
A) Mohammed Shami
B) Yuzvendra Chahal
C) Mohammed Shami
D) Ravichandran Ashwin
E) None of these
Answer – B) Yuzvendra Chahal
Explanation:
Yuzvendra Chahal has become the highest wicket – taker for Team India T20 in history.

12) Who among the following persons has won the Australian Open 2023 women’s singles title?
A) Karolína Plíšková
B) Iga Świątek
C) Aryna Sabalenka
D) Danielle Collins
E) None of these
Answer – C) Aryna Sabalenka
Explanation:
Belarusian professional tennis player, Aryna Sabalenka has won the Australian Open 2023 women’s singles title.

13) “Shaheed Diwas” or Martyr’s Day is observed on _______
A) January 27
B) January 28
C) January 29
D) January 30
E) None of these
Answer – D) January 30
Explanation:
Shaheed Diwas” Or Martyr’s Day – January 30.

14) “World Leprosy Day” is observed on _______
A) January 27
B) January 28
C) January 29
D) January 30
E) None of these
Answer – D) January 30
Explanation:
World Leprosy Day – January 30.

15) “Data Privacy Day” is observed on _______
A) January 27
B) January 28
C) January 29
D) January 30
E) None of these
Answer – B) January 28
Explanation:
Data Privacy Day – January 28.

16) Who among the following persons has laid the foundation store for a National Forensic Sciences University in Karnataka?
A) Dharmendra Pradhan
B) Amit Shah
C) Rajnath Singh
D) Dr. Jitendra Singh
E) None of these
Answer – B) Amit Shah
Explanation:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has laid the foundation Store for a National Forensic Sciences University in Karnataka.

17) Who among the following persons has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador by the NMDC?
A) Manisha Moun
B) Nikhat Zareen
C) Mary Kom
D) Lovlina Borgohain
E) None of these
Answer – B) Nikhat Zareen
Explanation:
Boxer Nikhat Zareen has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador by the NMDC.

18) Mughal Gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan has been renamed as _______
A) Jeevan Udyan
B) Amrit Udyan
C) Atal Udyan
D) Prashaanti Udyan
E) None of these
Answer – B) Amrit Udyan
Explanation:
Mughal Gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan has been renamed as Amrit Udyan

19) Who among the following persons has been honoured with Padma Shri award?
A) Devi Sri Prasad
B) M.M. Keeravani
C) Mani Sharma
D) S. Thaman
E) None of these
Answer – B) M.M. Keeravani
Explanation:
M.M. Keeravani has been honoured with Padma Shri award.

20) Which among the following railway stations has been awarded with the “Green Railway Station Certification with highest Platinum rating?
A) Rajahmundry railway station
B) Samalkot Junction
C) Visakhapatnam Railway Station
D) Vijayawada Junction railway station
E) None of these
Answer – C) Visakhapatnam Railway Station
Explanation:
Visakhapatnam Railway Station has been awarded with the “Green Railway Station Certification with highest Platinum rating.

21) Which among the following has collaborated with Niti Aayog’s Atal Innovation mission and CBSE to bring change in the education sector?
A) IBM
B) Qualcomm
C) Intel India
D) AMD
E) None of these
Answer – C) Intel India
Explanation:
Intel India has collaborated with Niti Aayog’s Atal Innovation mission and CBSE to bring Change in the education sector.

22) Which among the following states/UTs has launched the Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN)?
A) Puducherry
B) Assam
C) Ladakh
D) Jammu and Kashmir
E) None of these
Answer – C) Ladakh
Explanation:
R.K. Mathur, Governor of Ladakh has launched the 14-digit ULPIN (Unique Land Parcel Identification Number).

23) Prasar Bharati has signed an MoU to facilitate content exchange, capacity building and co-productions with National Media Authority of ______
A) Saudi Arabia
B) Iraq
C) Egypt
D) Syria
E) None of these
Answer – C) Egypt
Explanation:
Prasar Bharati has signed an MoU to facilitate content exchange, capacity building and co-productions with National Media Authority of Egypt.

24) Which among the following cities will host the 5th edition of India Boat & Marine Show (IBMS)?
A) Mumbai
B) Chennai
C) Cochin
D) Visakhapatnam
E) None of these
Answer – C) Cochin
Explanation:
Cochin will host the 5th edition of India Boat & Marine Show (IBMS).

25) Who among the following persons has been appointed as the Director of Central Plantation Crops Research Institute?
A) Naresh Lawani
B) K. Balachandra Hebbar
C) P Sainath
D) Vineet Narain
E) None of these
Answer – B) K. Balachandra Hebbar
Explanation:
K. Balachandra Hebbar has been appointed as the Director of Central Plantation Crops Research Institute.

26) Who among the following persons has been awarded “The most distinguished scientist of the year 2022”?
A) A.K. Mohanty
B) Dipanwita Dutta
C) R.Vishnu Prassad
D) J.B. Singh
E) None of these
Answer – C) R.Vishnu Prassad
Explanation:
R.Vishnu Prassad(Scientist with 69 patents) has been honoured with the most distinguished scientist of the year 2022 (Indian Achievers Award) at Vigyan Bhawan, Delhi.

Other Indian Achievers Award winners:
● Param vir chakra Subedar Major Sanjay Kumar
● Indian field hockey player late major Dhyan Chand
● Film actress Shruti Haasan
● Padma Shri Alok Mehta
● Indian Professional Boxer Vijender Singh
● Indian Olympic Athlete & Padma shri Sudha Singh
● National Paralympic Coach Satyanarayana
● IPS Yashasvi Yadav
● Chairman & MD of T-Series Bhushan kumar
● The Kashmir Files Actor Darshan Kumar.

27) “International Day of Education” is observed on _______
A) January 23
B) January 24
C) January 25
D) January 26
E) None of these
Answer – B) January 24
Explanation:
International Day of Education – January 24.

28) Who among the following persons has won the India Open Badminton men’s singles title?
A) Loh Kean Yew
B) Kunlavut Vitidsarn
C) Viktor Axelsen
D) Kantaphon Wangcharoen
E) None of these
Answer – B) Kunlavut Vitidsarn
Explanation:
India Open Badminton Men’s Singles title – Kunlavut Vitidsarn.

29) Which among the following countries will introduce the Debbie Hockley Medal to honour women cricketers?
A) Australia
B) England
C) New Zealand
D) South Africa
E) None of these
Answer – C) New Zealand
Explanation:
New Zealand will introduce the Debbie Hockley Medal to honour women cricketers.

30) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has named the 21 largest unnamed islands of Andaman and Nicobar Islands after ________
A) Ashoka Chakra awardees
B) Param Vir Chakra awardees
C) Maha Vir Chakra awardees
D) Kirti Chakra awardees
E) None of these
Answer – B) Param Vir Chakra awardees
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has named the 21 largest unnamed islands of Andaman and Nicobar Islands after Param Vir Chakra awardees.

31) Who among the following persons has been appointed as Director General of the Directorate of General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)?
A) Sanjay Mohan
B) Vikram Dev Dutt
C) Arjan Kumar Sikri
D) Akhilesh Srivastava
E) None of these
Answer – B) Vikram Dev Dutt
Explanation:
Director General of DGCA – Vikram Dev Dutt

32) Who among the following persons has been ranked number one among Indians and second globally on the Brand Guardianship Index 2023?
A) Gautam Adani
B) Anil Ambani
C) Mukesh Ambani
D) Ratan Tata
E) None of these
Answer – C) Mukesh Ambani
Explanation:
Mukesh Ambani has been ranked number one among Indians and Second globally on the Brand Guardianship Index 2023.

33) Who among the following persons has been appointed as the administrator of Shooting World Cup 2023 by Delhi High Court?
A) Manish Tiwari
B) Sanjay Mohan
C) Arjan Kumar Sikri
D) Akhilesh Srivastava
E) None of these
Answer – C) Arjan Kumar Sikri
Explanation:
Arjan Kumar Sikri has been appointed as the administrator of Shooting World Cup 2023 by Delhi High Court.

34) Which among the following organisations has dedicated the “2023 International Day of Education” to Afghan girls and Women?
A) UNDP
B) UNICEF
C) UNESCO
D) UNEP
E) None of these
Answer – C) UNESCO
Explanation:
UNESCO has dedicated the “2023 International Day of Education” to Afghan girls and Women.

35) Who among the following persons has been appointed as the Chairman of the Bitumen Indian Forum?
A) Manish Tiwari
B) Sanjay Mohan
C) Akhilesh Srivastava
D) Vikram Dev Dutt
E) None of these
Answer – C) Akhilesh Srivastava
Explanation:
Akhilesh Srivastava – Chairman of the Bitumen Indian Forum.

36) Who among the following persons has won the “Freedom of the city of London” award?
A) Akhilesh Srivastava
B) Manish Tiwari
C) Sanjay Mohan
D) Vikram Dev Dutt
E) None of these
Answer – B) Manish Tiwari
Explanation:
Manish Tiwari has won the “Freedom of the city of London” award.

37) Who among the following persons has been appointed as the new Chairman of Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) Travel Tech Committee?
A) Matt Goldberg
B) Sanjay Mohan
C) Axel Hefer
D) Brian Chesky
E) None of these
Answer – B) Sanjay Mohan
Explanation:
Sanjay Mohan has been appointed as the new Chairman of Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) Travel Tech Committee.

38) G20’s first Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group Meeting has been concluded in _____
A) Mumbai
B) Bengaluru
C) New Delhi
D) Chennai
E) None of these
Answer – B) Bengaluru
Explanation:
G20’s first Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group Meeting has been concluded in Bengaluru.

39) Who among the following persons has inaugurated the “International Craft Summit” in Jajpur?
A) Dharmendra Pradhan
B) Naveen Patnaik
C) Rajnath Singh
D) Amit Shah
E) None of these
Answer – B) Naveen Patnaik
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik has inaugurated the “International Craft Summit” in Jajpur.

40) The Ministry of Tourism will inaugurate the 1st Global Tourism Investors Summit from 10th April to 12^th April 2023 in _______
A) Mumbai
B) Hyderabad
C) New Delhi
D) Chennai
E) None of these
Answer – C) New Delhi
Explanation:
The Ministry of Tourism will inaugurate the 1^st Global Tourism Investors Summit from 10th April to 12^th April 2023 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.

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