February 2023 Questions and Answers

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Q31
Which Indian state announced organized cultivation of Liquorice (Mulethi) as a first in India in Feb 2023?
  • A Himachal Pradesh
  • B Uttarakhand
  • C Jammu & Kashmir
  • D Sikkim
Answer: Option A
Explanation: HP planned organized Mulethi cultivation to boost medicinal agriculture.
Q32
The Cabinet approved a Quality Control Order for mandatory certification of which commodity's bales in Feb 2023?
  • A Jute
  • B Cotton
  • C Silk
  • D Wool
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Mandatory certification for cotton bales aimed to enhance quality in the textile chain.
Q33
Which two countries' finance chiefs met in Bengaluru on Feb 23, 2023, under the G7 grouping?
  • A G7 finance chiefs meeting in India
  • B BRICS finance ministers
  • C SCO finance ministers
  • D ASEAN finance ministers
Answer: Option A
Explanation: G7 finance leaders met in Bengaluru on the sidelines of India's G20 activities.
Q34
Which country surpassed India to become the world's sixth‑largest equities market in Feb 2023?
  • A Germany
  • B UK
  • C France
  • D Canada
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Reports indicated the UK overtook India in total market capitalization.
Q35
Which event adopted by Indian Railways and UIC in Feb 2023 focused on railway security?
  • A Delhi Security Summit
  • B World Security Congress with Jaipur Declaration
  • C Rail Safety Conclave
  • D Global Rail Security Forum
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The 18th World Security Congress culminated with the Jaipur Declaration.
Q36
What magnitude earthquake struck Tajikistan in late February 2023?
  • A 5.5
  • B 6.8
  • C 7.2
  • D 6.0
Answer: Option B
Explanation: A 6.8‑magnitude quake hit Tajikistan as noted in the daily current affairs brief.
Q37
Which Indian auditor was selected as the external auditor of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in February 2023?
  • A G.C. Murmu
  • B Rajiv Mehrishi
  • C Vinod Rai
  • D Shashi Kant Sharma
Answer: Option A
Explanation: CAG of India, G.C. Murmu, was chosen as ILO's external auditor.
Q38
Which state announced the Barisu Kannada Dim Dimava cultural festival in Delhi in late February 2023?
  • A Tamil Nadu
  • B Karnataka
  • C Andhra Pradesh
  • D Telangana
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The PM inaugurated the Barisu Kannada Dim Dimava and Amrit Mahotsav of Delhi‑Karnataka Sangha.
Q39
Which mass drug administration drive was highlighted in Feb 2023 to combat filariasis?
  • A Sarva Dawa Sevan
  • B Jan Aushadhi Abhiyan
  • C Swasth Bharat Drive
  • D Ayush Dawa Sankalp
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The MDA campaign aimed to provide preventive drugs at scale to end filariasis.
Q40
Which large women‑led deployment did India send abroad for disaster relief in Feb 2023?
  • A NDRF all‑women battalion to Nepal
  • B Women rescuers under Operation Dost to Türkiye
  • C Women paramedics to Syria under UNSC
  • D SDRF women team to Bangladesh
Answer: Option B
Explanation: India sent women rescuers for the first time abroad under Operation Dost.

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