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13th February Daily Current Affairs 2023 – Hope the candidates who are appearing for the UPSC Civil Services/ RRB/ SSC and various other bank exams are preparing well for their respective exams. And it is time for you guys to check the 13 Feb 2023 Current Affairs to know the latest news or happenings around the world. Candidates have to particular note that these Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS on our Freshersnow portal will help them gain knowledge and get detailed information about the trending news. Now without any further ado move on to the next sections and grab the Daily Current Affairs Quiz in question and answer format.
13 Feb 2023 Current Affairs | Today GK Quiz Updates
1. To commemorate whose birth anniversary India celebrates National Women’s Day on February 13?
A. Indira Gandhi
B. Sarojini Naidu
C. Rani Laxmi
D. Annie Besant
Ans: B
Explanation – We celebrate National Women’s Day on the occasion of Sarojini Naidu’s birthday on 13 February 1879. She was a gifted national leader, a freedom fighter, and a celebrated poet.
2. Who is known as ‘Bharat Kokila’?
A. Latha Mangeshkar
B. Sarojini Naidu
C. Shreya Ghoshal
D. Neha Kakkar
Ans: B
Explanation – Sarojini Naidu’s literary work as a poet earned her the sobriquet the “Nightingale of India”, or “Bharat Kokila” by
Mahatma Gandhi because of the color, imagery, and lyrical quality of her poetry.
3. Epilepsy relates to which disorder?
A. Nervous
B. Muscle
C. Stomach
D. None of the above
Ans: A
Explanation – Epilepsy is a central nervous system (neurological) disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations, and sometimes loss of awareness. Anyone can develop epilepsy. Epilepsy affects both males and females of all races, ethnic backgrounds, and ages.
4. World Radio Day is observed on ______.
A. February 13
B. February 14
C. February 12
D. February 11
Ans: A
Explanation – World Radio Day is an international day celebrated on February 13 each year.
5. The celebrations of World Radio Day are launched by _______.
A. UNO
B. SAARC
C. UNESCO
D. OECD
Ans: C
Explanation – It was decided by UNESCO on November 03, 2011, during its 36th conference. It celebrated the radio as the mass media reaching the widest audience in the world.
6. Which country will launch sniffing robots?
A. Japan
B. China
C. Israel
D. USA
Ans: C
Explanation – Scientists from Israel have developed a sniffing robot that is equipped with a biological sensor. The robot uses the antennae of a locust to diagnose disease and improve security checks.
7. India defeated which country as a part of the T20 Women’s Cricket World cup?
A. Pakistan
B. South Africa
C. New Zealand
D. South Korea
Ans: A
Explanation – In the Women’s Cricket T20 World Cup, India defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets at Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa.
8. Which country researchers have discovered a Black Galaxy or Invisible Galaxy using ALMA?
A. China
B. Brazil
C. Italy
D. US
Ans: C
Explanation – Scientists from the Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati (Sissa) in Italy have finally caught a glimpse of the elusive black galaxy known as the “invisible galaxy”.
9. India’s Aviation Security Monitoring ranking has improved from 112th place to _____.
A. 51st
B. 54th
C. 55th
D. 66th
Ans: C
Explanation – India’s aviation safety oversight ranking has jumped to the 55th position from 112th place earlier, with a significant improvement in the country’s score under the ICAO’s coordinated validation mission, according to regulator DGCA.
10. Which Company is reportedly shifting to MicroLED display technology?
A. Microsoft
B. Apple
C. Google
D. Yahoo
Ans: B
Explanation – Apple’s shift to MicroLED display technology is reportedly under process. Considered the next big transition in display technology.
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