Current Affairs 28th January 2023 : Daily GK Update in English
1. What is the name of the fifth stealth Scorpene class Submarine, which was recently commissioned into the Indian Navy?
A. INS Vagir
B. INS Virat
C. INS Vaaman
D. INS Vajra
Answer [A] INS Vagir
2. Which institution launched an information database including a repository of information pertaining to municipal bonds?
A. RBI
B. SEBI
C. IRDAI
D. NSE
Answer [B] SEBI
3. World Bank has appreciated which country for its transition from poorest to one of the fastest growing countries?
A. India
B. Indonesia
C. Bangladesh
D. Nepal
Answer [C] Bangladesh
4. As per the Finance Ministry data, the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) subscribers figure crossed which milestone in 2022?
A. 1 million
B. 10 million
C. 5 million
D. 50 million
Answer [B] 10 million
5. Which state announced to book men who marry minor girls under stringent laws prescribing imprisonment?
A. West Bengal
B. Assam
C. Telangana
D. Odisha
Answer [B] Assam
6. Which country announced the introduction of the Debbie Hockley Medal to honour the outstanding female cricketer?
A. England
B. New Zealand
C. West Indies
D. Australia
Answer [B] New Zealand
7. Who has become the first Asian to bag an Oscar nomination for Best Actress, in January 2023?
A. Ke Huy Quan
B. Kerry Washington
C. Michelle Yeoh
D. Gong Li
Answer [C] Michelle Yeoh
8. On 26 January 2023, how many personnel have been awarded the President’s Fire Service Medals for distinguished service?
A. 39
B. 43
C. 47
D. 51
Answer [C] 47
9. Yoshio James Yoda passed away on 23 January 2023. He was a famous _______.
A. Doctor
B. Lawyer
C. Actor
D. Footballer
Answer [C] Actor
10. Who has been elected as the President of the Indian Paper Manufactures Association (IPMA) at the 23rd Annual Session of IPMA in January 2023?
A. Pawan Agarwal
B. Ajay Kumar Srivastava
C. Sujoy Lal Thaosen
D. Ajit Kumar Saxena
Answer [A] Pawan Agarwal