29th January Daily Current Affairs 2023 | Today GK Quiz Updates

29th January 2023 Current Affairs
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29th January Daily Current Affairs 2023 – Kindly check out this article to get Daily Current Affairs Quiz. Candidates who are appearing or going to appear for the various competitive exams like UPC IAS, SSC, RRB, Bank exam or other government exams should take a look at this article to get the Daily Current Affairs 29th January 2023. Here we have enclosed the 29 January Daily Current Affairs 2023 along with a detailed explanation for each and every trending news. So make sure you go through them to gain awareness.

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Current Affairs 29 January 2023 | Today GK Quiz Updates

1. Consider the following statements concerning “Manthan: Charting New Paths”.

1. The Ministry of Panchayat Raj organizing a one-day conference meeting on “Manthan: Charting New Paths”.
2. The Conference is to develop a plan for leveraging digital technology and developing e-Gram Swaraj with a focus on existing e-Governance applications.
3. The discussion is organized to seek holistic inputs to develop e-Gram Swaraj 2.0 and develop a common understanding.

Choose the Correct Statement(S).

A. 1,2 only
B. 1,2,3 is correct
C. Only 1
D. Only 3

Ans: B

Explanation –The Ministry of Panchayat Raj organizing a one-day conference meeting on “Manthan: Charting New Paths” on January 30, 2023, in New Delhi to develop a plan for leveraging digital technology and developing e-Gram Swaraj with a focus on existing e-Governance applications. The discussion is organized to seek holistic inputs to develop e-Gram Swaraj 2.0 and develop a common understanding.

2. Which gardens will be now known as ‘Amrit Udyan’?

A. Lodhi Garden
B. Talkatora Garden
C. Mughal Garden
D. None of the above

Ans: C

Explanation –The famous Mughal Gardens in Rashtrapati Bhavan will now be known as ‘Amrit Udyan’. On the occasion of the celebrations of 75 years of Independence.

3. Which state had launched a Scheduled Tribes Entrepreneurship Fund Scheme?

A. Karnataka
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Maharashtra

Ans: B

Explanation –To achieve inclusive development of all communities in new age entrepreneurship, Chief Minister M.K.Stalin launched a new scheme called the ‘Tamil Nadu Scheduled Tribes Entrepreneurship Fund Scheme’.

4. Which Aircraft has been selected as the World’s Youngest Aircraft Fleet in 2023?

A. Vistara
B. IndiGo
C. SpiceJet
D. Air India

Ans: B

Explanation –IndiGo has been selected as the World’s Youngest Aircraft Fleet 2023 by ch-aviation in the category of “100+ aircraft in their fleet”.

5. Khelo India Youth Games will start in which state?

A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Assam
D. Arunachal Pradesh

Ans: A

Explanation –The next Khelo India Youth Games will start on the 30th of January 2023 in Madhya Pradesh, where multiple Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Development athletes will participate.

6. Which Corporation started exports of aviation gasoline, which is used to operate unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and small planes?

A. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
B. Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)
C. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
D. Reliance Industries Ltd

Ans: B

Explanation –Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has started the exports of aviation gasoline, which is used to operate unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and small planes. The beginning of fuel exports marks the entry of India into an estimated $2.7 billion global market.

7. Which government is to introduce 1,500 e-scooters at 250 locations in the next one year?

A. Tamil Nadu
B. Karnataka
C. Delhi
D. Maharashtra

Ans: C

Explanation –Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that his government will introduce 1,500 e-scooters at 250 locations in the next one year for the last mile connectivity in the c

8. Which state CM launched the Ladli Bahina Scheme?

A. Maharashtra
B. Karnataka
C. Delhi
D. Madhya Pradesh

Ans: D

Explanation –Under the Ladli Bahna Yojana, an amount of one thousand rupees will be given to women of all classes in the direction of empowerment. This plan will be made by including it in the upcoming budget. During this, the CM of Madhya Pradesh said that middle-class women will be financially empowered with this scheme.

9. What is the name of the cluster of digital solutions like Aadhaar, UPI, Digi Locker, Co-Win, GeM, and GSTN?

A. e-Bharat
B. Digi Bharat
C. Bharat e-platforms
D. India Stack

Ans: D

Explanation –India Stack is a multi-layer cluster of digital solutions like Aadhaar, UPI, Digi Locker, Co-Win, GeM, and GSTN that have played a significant role in the digital transformation in India. The first India Stack Developer Conference will be held in New Delhi, to ensure wider adoption of India’s digital goods all over the world. India Stack will be one of the focus areas at the World Government Summit 2023 which will be held in Abu Dhabi next month.

10. ‘Purse Seine’, which was seen in the news, is associated with which activity?

A. Sculpting
B. Painting
C. Skating
D. Fishing

Ans: D

Explanation – Purse Seine Fishing is a method where a vertical net attached to a vessel is targeted at a dense group of fish in open water in curtain formation the bottom of which is drawn together to enclose the fish. The Supreme Court conditionally allowed Purse Seine Fishing beyond the territorial waters of the state of Tamil Nadu, but within the exclusive economic zone.

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