Current Affairs MCQs January-2023

Ans: D - National Commission for Women

• The Foundation Day of the National Commission for Women is celebrated on 31 January.
• The National Commission for Women was established by the Government of India on 31 January 1992.
• In the year 2023, the National Commission for Women is celebrating its 31st foundation day.

• Jayanti Patnaik was the first chairperson of the National Commission for Women.

Ans: A - Amar Preet Singh

• Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh has been appointed as the new Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force.
• He will replace Air Marshal Sandeep Singh.
• Amar Preet Singh is currently serving as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Central Air Command.

• AP Singh has served as the Commanding Officer and Flight Commander of MiG 27 Squadron and Air Officer Commanding of an Air Base.

Ans: C - 30 January

• World Neglected Tropical Disease Day is observed every year on 30 January.
• It was started on 30 January 2020.
• It aims to raise awareness of neglected tropical diseases as a significant public health challenge.

• Diseases are caused by a variety of pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, protozoa and parasites.

Ans: C - 30 January

• Leprosy Day is observed worldwide on the fourth Sunday of January.
• But in view of Gandhiji's kindness and affection towards leprosy patients, this day is celebrated in India on Gandhiji's death anniversary i.e. 30 January.
• It aims to raise awareness about leprosy.

• Leprosy is an infectious disease that affects the skin, respiratory system, eyes and nerves.

Ans: D - Australia

• Murali Vijay last played an international match for India in December 2018 against Australia in Perth.

• He represented India in 61 Tests, 17 ODIs and nine T20 matches.

Ans: B – Uttarakhand

• Uttarakhand's tableau has been adjudged the best among 17 states and union territories participating in the parade on the path of duty in New Delhi on the occasion of Republic Day.
• It featured the world famous tourist destination Corbett National Park and the famous Choliya dance.

• In the Central Ministries and Departments category, the tableau of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has been adjudged the winner.

Ans: C - 30 January

• Martyr's Day is celebrated every year on 30 January in India.
• The death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi is celebrated on this day.

• On Martyrs' Day, the country pays homage to the freedom fighters who laid down their lives during India's struggle for independence from British rule.

Ans: B - Chandigarh

• The 2-day meeting of the first International Financial Structure Working Group of G-20 under the chairmanship of India is being organized in Chandigarh.

• The meeting was inaugurated by Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar and Food Processing Industries Minister Shri Pashupati Kumar Paras.