11th January Daily Current Affairs 2023 – Collect the Current Affairs 11 January 2023 from our Freshersnow portal to prepare well for the various ongoing and upcoming competitive exams namely UPSC IAS, RRB, SSC, and Bank Exams. By going through the Daily Current Affairs 11th January 2023 that we have included in this article you can gather the latest news about the 26th National Youth Festival, the ‘Spice Bowl’ of the world, the Light and Sound show at Red Fort, Six-lane National Highway, Indian-American AC Charania, British Junior Open squash tournament, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, India’s Forex Reserves.
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1. In which of the following place, the 26th National Youth Festival will be inaugurated?
A. Gurugram
B. Hubbali
C. Varanasi
D. Pune
Ans: B
Explanation – PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 26th National Youth Festival in Hubbali, Karnataka on 12th January 2023 at around 4 PM. The program is being held on National Youth Day, which is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, to honor and cherish his ideals, teachings, and contributions.
2. Which country is known as the ‘Spice Bowl’ of the world?
A. Japan
B. China
C. India
D. US
Ans: C
Explanation – India is known as the ‘Spice Bowl’ of the world. It produces a number of quality, rare and medicinal spices. With an aim to open up newer opportunities to promote the international trade of Indian spices, the 14th edition of the World Spice Congress (WSC), is to be held in Mumbai from 16-18 February 2023.
3. What is the title of the new avatar of the Light and Sound show at Red Fort?
A. Red Fort Light Show
B. Jai Hind
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
Ans: B
Explanation – The new avatar of the Light and Sound show at Red Fort is titled “Jai Hind” and will be a dramatic presentation of bravery and the history of India from the 17th century to the present day.
4. Six-lane National Highway to be constructed in which State?
A. Karnataka
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Kerala
D. Andhra Pradesh
Ans: A
Explanation – Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced plans to construct a six-lane National Highway in Karnataka between Chitradurga and Davangere. He also said that a National Highway will cost the Centre ₹1,400 crores and it will be built using sustainable methods.
5. Which agency appointed Indian-American AC Charania as its Chief Technologist?
A. NASA
B. ISRO
C. JAXA
D. None of the above
Ans: A
Explanation – Indian-American aerospace industry expert, AC Charania has been appointed as NASA’s new chief technologist. Charania will lead technology innovation and help align NASA’s agency-wide technology investments with mission needs, the US space agency said.
6. Consider the following statements regarding the Crypto startups? And choose the correct Option:
1. Crypto startups are having a tough time attracting private investors after the collapse of digital-as-the-set exchange FTX.
2. Venture capital investment in the industry fell to its lowest level in nearly two years in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to data from research firm PitchBook.
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 & 2
D. None of the above
Ans: C
Explanation – Crypto startups are having a tough time attracting private investors after the collapse of the digital-assets exchange FTX. Venture capital investment in the industry fell to its lowest level in nearly two years in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to data from the research firm PitchBook.
7. Anahat Singh, who had won the girls’ under-15 category at the British Junior Open squash tournament in England belongs to which country?
A. India
B. Japan
C. China
D. British
Ans: A
Explanation – India’s Anahat Singh wins girls’ under-15 category at the British Junior Open squash tournament in England. Anahat Singh beat Malaysia’s Harleen Tan 3-0 in the quarter-finals of the tournament and defeated Malak Samir of Egypt by the same score in the semi-finals to advance to the finals of the tournament for the 3rd time.
8. Choose the correct option regarding the Young Professionals Scheme.
1. It will permit up to 3,000 of their degree-holding citizens aged between 18 and 30 to live and work in each other’s countries for two years.
2. The program will be reciprocal, also allowing UK professionals in the same position to participate in a professional exchange by living and working in India.
3. This scheme makes India the first visa-national country to benefit from the scheme.
A. 1, 2, 3 are Correct
B. 1, 2 are Correct
C. 2, 3 are Correct
D. All the above
Ans: D
Explanation – It will permit up to 3,000 of their degree-holding citizens aged between 18 and 30 to live and work in each other’s countries for two years. The program will be reciprocal, also allowing UK professionals in the same position to participate in a professional exchange by living and working in India. This scheme makes India the first visa-national country to benefit from the scheme.
9. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which place?
A. Kerala
B. Rajasthan
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Karnataka
Ans: A
Explanation – Located in Kerala, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (WWS) is an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. It was established in 1973.
10. What are the components included in India’s Forex Reserves with the IMF?
A. Foreign Currency Assets
B. Gold reserves
C. Special Drawing Rights
D. All the above
Ans: D
Explanation – India’s Forex Reserves include- Foreign Currency Assets, Gold reserves, Special Drawing Rights, and a Reserve position with the IMF.
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