February 2023 Questions and Answers

Practice Mode
Showing 10 of 50 questions
Q21
Which country opened an embassy in the Solomon Islands in Feb 2023 amid strategic competition in the Pacific?
  • A India
  • B United States
  • C Australia
  • D Japan
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The US opened its embassy in Honiara to strengthen diplomatic presence.
Q22
The US announced greater access to military bases in which country in Feb 2023?
  • A Japan
  • B Philippines
  • C Indonesia
  • D Thailand
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The US and Philippines agreed to expand access to four additional bases under EDCA.
Q23
Which two countries conducted a prisoner‑of‑war exchange in February 2023 as reported by international briefs?
  • A Russia and Ukraine
  • B Armenia and Azerbaijan
  • C Israel and Palestine
  • D Saudi Arabia and Yemen
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Both sides exchanged nearly 200 prisoners, per reports in February.
Q24
Which country extended a nationwide state of emergency to December 2023 in February 2023?
  • A Egypt
  • B Tunisia
  • C Turkey
  • D Ethiopia
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Tunisia prolonged the emergency in place since 2015 to end‑2023.
Q25
Which ministry launched the "Save Wetlands Campaign" in February 2023?
  • A Jal Shakti
  • B Environment, Forest and Climate Change
  • C Agriculture
  • D Housing and Urban Affairs
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Environment Minister launched the campaign with wetland conservation focus.
Q26
Which Indian university was noted as set to become the world's first "living heritage university" in February 2023?
  • A Nalanda University
  • B Visva‑Bharati University
  • C Banaras Hindu University
  • D Santiniketan University
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Reports highlighted Visva‑Bharati's unique heritage status move.
Q27
Which government initiative's event "Aadi Mahotsav" was inaugurated in Delhi in February 2023?
  • A TRIFED's tribal festival
  • B Khadi Utsav
  • C Hunar Haat
  • D Swadesh Darshan Utsav
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Aadi Mahotsav promotes tribal culture, crafts, and livelihoods under TRIFED.
Q28
Which ministry planned a national digital extension platform with Digital Green in Feb 2023?
  • A Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare
  • B Rural Development
  • C Food Processing
  • D Electronics and IT
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The partnership aims to scale agricultural advisories through a digital extension system.
Q29
Which global day in science is observed on February 28 in India with national events?
  • A National Technology Day
  • B National Science Day
  • C World Science Day
  • D Innovation Day
Answer: Option B
Explanation: National Science Day commemorates C.V. Raman's discovery of the Raman Effect.
Q30
Which UN report released in February 2023 highlighted trends in maternal mortality?
  • A UN Women Global Gender Gap Report
  • B UN Maternal Mortality report 2023
  • C UNDP Human Development Report
  • D WHO World Health Statistics
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The report assessed global maternal deaths and inequalities.

📚 More from Current affairs

← All Topics 🎯 Practice ⏱️ Take Test 🔍 Search
Current affairs
Back to Current affairs
Other Subjects
Questions and Answers for Competitive Exams Various Entrance Test