February 2023 Questions and Answers
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Q1
Who inaugurated India Energy Week (IEW) 2023 held in Bengaluru from February 6–8, 2023?
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Prime Minister inaugurated IEW 2023 to showcase India's energy transition and opportunities.
Q2
Where did the first G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting under India's G20 Presidency take place on Feb 24–25, 2023?
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The 1st FMCBG and the 2nd Deputies meetings were hosted in Bengaluru in late February.
Q3
Which campaign did the Ministry of Health launch in February 2023 to eliminate lymphatic filariasis through mass drug administration?
Answer: Option B
Explanation: MoHFW launched the Sarva Dawa Sevan MDA campaign to accelerate filariasis elimination.
Q4
Which state was announced to get India's first marina to promote coastal tourism in February 2023?
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Karnataka was identified for India's first marina project to boost tourism and maritime activities.
Q5
Which insurance major reduced its stake in Industrial Investment Trust Ltd from 5.433% to 3.362% in Feb 2023?
Answer: Option B
Explanation: LIC trimmed its holding in Industrial Investment Trust as reported on Feb 28 updates.
Q6
Which major defense facility was dedicated to the nation at Tumakuru, Karnataka, in February 2023?
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The HAL Helicopter Factory was dedicated to expand indigenous helicopter manufacturing.
Q7
Which platform was launched under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat to promote youth cultural exchanges in Feb 2023?
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Yuva Sangam portal facilitates exposure tours and cultural connect among youth.
Q8
The 12th World Hindi Conference (Vishva Hindi Sammelan) was organized in February 2023 in which country?
Answer: Option B
Explanation: MEA with Fiji hosted the 12th World Hindi Conference from Feb 15–17, 2023.
Q9
In February 2023, which nation joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as noted in monthly capsules?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: India welcomed Republic of Congo to the ISA Framework Agreement in February.
Q10
Which suspected object did the US shoot down off the South Carolina coast in early February 2023?
Answer: Option B
Explanation: US jets downed a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon over the Atlantic.