General Knowledge

31) When is Parakram Diwas, the birth anniversary of Subhash Chandra Bose?
Jan 23
32) Who conducted the exercise “OPS ALERT before Republic day?
Border Security Force (BSF)
33) Where is India International Science Festival 2023 held?
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal
34) What is the theme of India International Science Festival 2023?
Marching towards Amrit Kaal with Science, Technology, and Innovation.
35) What is “BharOS”?
It is an Android Open Source Project. It was developed by JandK Operations Private Limited incubated at IIT Madras
36) Where was the first “white card” in football was shown in Jan 2023?
It was shown at women’s cup quarter final match between Benfica and Sporting Lisbon.
37) What is “white card” in football?
It is a warning to players who engage in unsportsmanlike conduct on the field
38) Why is exercise “PRALAY” in news in 2023?
It is military exercise conducted by Indian Air Force in the northeast border
39) What is “FITUR” which is in news in Jan 2023?
It is International tourism trade fair held in Spain in Jan 2023
40) What is Cyclone-I?
It is the first ever joint exercise between Indian and Egyptian Armies.
41) Where is Cyclone-I the joint exercise conducted?
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
42) Where will the G-20 meet held in Sep 2023?
New Delhi
43) What are the joint military exercise conducted by USA and Sri Lanka in 2023 called?
MAREX 2023
44) What is Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Exercise?
It is annual exercise conducted by USA Pacific fleet with member nations of ASEAN in southeast asia
45) Which is India’s first Constitution literate district?
Kollam, Kerala
46) What is the bilateral naval exercise between India and France conducted in Jan 2023?
Varuna 2023
47) Which is the first state in India that implemented a policy to control blindness?
Rajasthan in Jan 2023 released the policy
48) Where is the meeting of World Economic Forum in Jan 2023?
Davos, Switzerland
49) When is Indian Army Day?
Jan 15
50) What is Skyhawk?
India’s first 5G enabled drone
51) What is “Soul of Steel” launched by Claw Global in Uttarakhand in Jan 2023?
It is a test of high-altitude endurance. The area of expedition is Nanda Devi national park
52) Why was there air space shutdown for several hours in USA in Jan 2023?
It is because Notice to Air Missions System (NOTAM) failed
53) Which city of India is in danger of complete sinking?
Joshimath in Uttarakhand
54) Which is the world’s longest river cruise launched in Jan 2023?
The Ganga Vilas Cruise
55) Between which places do Ganga Vilas Cruise run?
Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh to Dibrugarh in Assam
56) What is the distance covered by Ganga Vilas Cruise and how many days?
3200 Kms. 51 days

57) 80th Golden Globe awards given in 2023?
Best Original Song – “Naatu Naatu” from the film RRR
Best Motion Picture (Drama) – The Fabelmans directed by Steven Spielberg
Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) – The Banshees of Inisherin directed by Martin McDonagh
Best Actor (motion picture drama) – Austin Butler for the film Elvis
Best Actress (motion picture drama) – Cate Blanchett for the film Tar
Best Actor (motion picture musical or comedy) – Colin Farrell for the film The Banshees of Inisherin
Best Actress (motion picture musical or comedy) – Michelle Yeoh for the film Everything Everywhere All At Once
Best director (motion picture) – Steven Spielberg for the film The Fabelmans

58) Which has become first Indian state to go fully digital in its banking services?
Kerala
59) Where is Bhitarkanika National Park?
Odisha
60) When is National Science Day?
Feb 28