January 2023 Questions and Answers
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Q1
On January 1, 2023, Lula da Silva was sworn in as the 39th President of which nation?
Answer: Option B
Explanation: He previously served two presidential terms from 2003 to 2010.
Q2
Who assumed the role of Chairman and CEO of the Railway Board in January 2023?
Answer: Option C
Explanation: He is an officer from the 1984 batch of Indian Railway Service of Engineers.
Q3
Which country took over the presidency of the Wassenaar Arrangement plenary session starting January 1, 2023?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: India will lead the 42-member export control regime for one year.
Q4
On December 28, 2022, SpaceX launched which satellites to provide direct satellite internet to smartphones?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The "Gen 2" Starlink satellites were launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Q5
Which year has been designated as the International Year of Millets?
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi promoted India as the global hub for millets.
Q6
On January 1, 2023, Ajay Kumar Srivastava became MD and CEO of which bank?
Answer: Option D
Explanation: He previously served as Executive Director of Indian Overseas Bank and started his career at Allahabad Bank in 1991.
Q7
Who achieved the title of India's 78th Grandmaster on December 31, 2022?
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The 19-year-old chess player from Kolkata is the 10th Grandmaster from West Bengal.
Q8
India and Pakistan exchanged lists of nuclear installations for 2023. Which exchange number was this?
Answer: Option B
Explanation: This annual exchange began with a 1988 agreement; 2023 marked the 32nd instance.
Q9
On which date is Global Family Day observed?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: This day promotes peace and sharing, originating from U.S. publications and peace movements.
Q10
When was the 10th Dhaka Literature Festival held in 2023?
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The festival promotes Bangladeshi literature and culture on an international scale.