17th January Daily Current Affairs 2023 – Hello aspirants!!! here is an article about the Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS. This article will also help the candidates preparing for the SSC, Bank exams, RRB, and other competitive examinations which are scheduled to be conducted in the coming months. From this 17 January 2023 Daily Current Affairs article you can know details about Varuna 2023, Jallikattu, National Startup Day, “right to sight” , ‘Survey on dietary supplements’, ‘Global Risks Report 2023′, ‘shared school bus system’, Reciprocal Access Agreement with Japan, ‘Revolutionaries- The Other Story of How India Won Its Freedom’.
17 January 2023 Daily Current Affairs | Today GK Quiz Updates
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1. Consider the following statements regarding power sector. And choose the correct option.
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A. The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released a disaster management plan (DMP) for the power sector, in order to evolve a proactive and integrated approach to strengthen disaster mitigation, preparedness, emergency response, and recovery efforts.
B. The power sector is one of the most critical infrastructures of the country, and any disruption due to a disaster can create hardship for human beings as every aspect of human life is directly or indirectly associated with electricity.
A. Both A and B are Correct
B. Only A is Correct
C. Only B is Correct
D. Neither A nor B
Ans: A
Explanation – The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released a disaster management plan (DMP) for the power sector, in order to evolve a proactive and integrated approach to strengthen disaster mitigation, preparedness, emergency response, and recovery efforts. The power sector is one of the most critical infrastructures of the country, and any disruption due to a disaster can create hardship for human beings as every aspect of human life is directly or indirectly associated with electricity.
2. Varuna 2023, a bilateral naval exercise between which countries?
A. India and Japan
B. India and Sri Lanka
C. India and Nepal
D. India and France
Ans: D
Explanation – The 21st edition of the bilateral naval exercise between India and France, Exercise Varuna, has begun on the Western Seaboard on January 16th, 2023.
3. The bull-taming sport of Jallikattu, is also known as _______.
A. Eru Thazhuvuthal
B. Mancuvirattu
C. Both
D. None of the above
Ans: C
Explanation – Recently, the bull-taming sport of Jallikattu, also known as ‘Eru Thazhuvuthal’ and ‘Mancuvirattu’, has begun in full swing in the Palamedu of Madurai district.
4. National Startup Day was established by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in which year?
A. 2023
B. 2022
C. 2021
D. 2014
Ans: B
Explanation – National Startup Day was established by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2022, as a way to celebrate the successes of the startup community in India. The first National Startup Day was observed in 2022, and PM Modi praised the expansion of startups over the previous few years as he spoke with aspiring business owners via video conference.
5. Which state has become the first state in India to implement a policy for blindness control with the objective of ensuring the “right to sight” for its citizens?
A. Maharashtra
B. Meghalaya
C. Rajasthan
D. Tamil Nadu
Ans: C
Explanation – Rajasthan has become the first state in India to implement a policy for blindness control with the objective of ensuring the “right to sight” for its citizens.
6. Which institution recently released the ‘Survey on dietary supplements’?
A. FCI
B. FSSAI
C. NITI Aayog
D. Union Health Ministry
Ans: B
Explanation – The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recently released a survey on dietary supplements. The regulator tested 145,000 protein powder samples and found 4,890 to be unsafe and 16,582 to be substandard.
7. Which organization released the ‘Global Risks Report 2023’?
A. World Bank
B. World Economic Forum
C. International Monetary Fund
D. Asian Development Bank
Ans: B
Explanation – The Global Risks Report 2023 was recently released by the World Economic Forum (WEF). As per the report, failure to mitigate climate change’ as well as ‘failure of climate change adaptation’ are the two most severe risks facing the world in the next decade. They are followed by ‘natural disasters and extreme weather events’ and ‘Biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse’.
8. Which state launched the ‘shared school bus system’ and agriculture response vehicle scheme?
A. Assam
B. Meghalaya
C. West Bengal
D. Bihar
Ans: B
Explanation – Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma launched the shared school bus system, part of Sustainable Transport and Efficient Mobility Society (STEMS) programme.
9. Which is the first European country to have a Reciprocal Access Agreement with Japan?
A. Germany
B. UK
C. Italy
D. France
Ans: B
Explanation – The UK Prime Minister signed a landmark defence agreement with the Japanese Prime Minister at London. This is regarded as the most significant defence agreement between the two countries in more than a century, which allows UK forces to be deployed to Japan. The UK is the first European country to have a Reciprocal Access Agreement with Japan.
10. Who is the author of the ‘Revolutionaries- The Other Story of How India Won Its Freedom’ Book?
A. Amit Shah
B. Sanjeev Sanyal
C. Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit
D. Manoj Soni
Ans: B
Explanation – Union Home Minister Amit Shah released a book titled ‘Revolutionaries- The Other Story of How India Won Its Freedom’ The Author of the book is Economist Sanjeev Sanyal who is also a member of Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. Some other books authored by him include Land of the Seven Rivers, The Indian Renaissance and The Ocean of Churn.
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