12January MCQ : Current Affairs Quiz 12January 2023
In this article, we will discuss all the important Current Affairs MCQs of 12 January with full explanations. Where we will discuss the daily current affairs quiz’s questions and answers. So read all the important 12 January MCQs carefully.
Current Affairs Quiz / 12 January MCQ Current Affairs
12 January Current Affairs MCQ – Questions
1. World Bank predicts India’s economic growth to slow to ______ in FY23.
(a) 6.9%
(b) 6.8%
(c) 6.7%
(d) 6.5%
2. Name the author of the book Jadunama, a book written by veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar.
(a) Ravi Sharma
(b) Prakhar Kumar
(c) Shikhar Gupta
(d) Arvind Mandloi
3. Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India is observing the Road Safety Week from ________, under “Swachhata Pakhwada”, to propagate the cause of safer roads for all.
(a) 10th to 16th January 2023
(b) 11th to 17th January 2023
(c) 12th to 18th January 2023
(d) 13th to 19th January 2023
4. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, a member of the British royal family, has released his memoir titled “________”.
(a) Shining
(b) The Sand
(c) Harry
(d) Spare
5. Which of the following country is all set to be taught Punjabi in public schools?
(a) Canada
(b) Germany
(c) United Kingdom
(d) Australia
6. National Youth Day is celebrated every year on January 12 to mark the birth anniversary of _______.
(a) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
(b) Swami Vivekananda
(c) A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
(d) Vallabhbhai Patel
7. What is the theme of the National Youth Festival 2023?
(a) Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages
(b) Yuvaah – Utsah Naye Bharat Ka
(c) Developed Youth – Developed India
(d) FIT YOUTH FIT INDIA
8. Hugo Lloris announced his retirement from International football in January 2023, he played for which of the following national team?
(a) Argentina
(b) Brazil
(c) France
(d) Germany
9. Which state host this year’s National Youth Festival 2023?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Punjab
(d) Haryana
10. Who among the following has been appointed as NASA‘s new chief technologist?
(a) Sethuraman Panchanathan
(b) Humsa Venkatesh
(c) Kamlesh Lulla
(d) AC Charania
11. The book, “Jadunama” authored by Arvind Mandloi was launched in January 2023, the book is written on who among the following?
(a) Javed Akhtar
(b) Shah Rukh Khan
(c) Amitabh Bachan
(d) Dilip Kumar
12. _________ has launched a new metaverse product to tie in with its hosting of the Men’s World Cup.
(a) AIFF
(b) BCCI
(c) Hockey India
(d) AIBA
13. Name the former and last King of Greece who ruled Greece before the country became a republic in 1974 passed away.
(a) Aeropos II
(b) Alexander II
(c) Amyntas II
(d) Constantine II
14. The defence ministry approved three procurement proposals, including that of Helina anti-tank guided missiles, at a total cost of ________________.
(a) Rs 1,276 cr
(b) Rs 2,276 cr
(c) Rs 3,276 cr
(d) Rs 4,276 cr
15. Which of the following state governments has passed a bill to provide women of the state the legal right of 30% reservation in public services and posts?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Kerala
(c) Uttarakhand
(d) Rajasthan
12 January MCQs – Answers
1. (a)
India’s growth is expected to slow to 6.9 per cent in Financial Year 2023, a 0.6 percentage point decrease since June, as the global economy and rising uncertainty weigh on export and investment growth, according to the World Bank.
2. (d)
Jadunama, a book written by veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar by Arvind Mandloi, was released. Javed’s wife, actor Shabana Azmi and children Zoya and Farhan Akhtar were present at the book launch.
3. (b)
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India is observing the Road Safety Week from 11th to 17th January 2023, under “Swachhata Pakhwada”, to propagate the cause of safer roads for all.
4. (d)
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, a member of the British royal family, has released his memoir titled “Spare”.
5. (d)
Now Punjabi is all set to be taught in public schools in Western Australia. The language is all set to be introduced into the school curriculum.
6. (b)
National Youth Day is celebrated every year on January 12 to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
7. (c)
The Centre said the festival is held to provide exposure to youths at a national level and this year’s theme for the four-day programme is “Viksit Yuva – Viksit Bharat (Developed Youth – Developed India)”.
8. (c)
France’s World Cup-winning captain Hugo Lloris announced his retirement from international football at the age of 36. The Tottenham goalkeeper made a record 145 appearances for France and captained Les Bleus as they won the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
9. (a)
This year the festival is being organized by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports in collaboration with Karnataka. The event will be held from January 12 to January 16, 2023, at Hubballi- Dharwad, Karnataka.
10. (d)
AC Charania, an India-American aerospace industry expert has been appointed as NASA‘s new chief technologist.
11. (a)
Jadunama, a book written by veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar by Arvind Mandloi, was released. Gulzar unveiled “Jadunama”, a coffee table book that draws its title from Akhtar’s nickname Jadu.
12. (c)
Hockey India has launched a new metaverse product to tie in with its hosting of the Men’s World Cup in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela from January 13-29. ‘Hockeyverse’, which Hockey India claims marks a first for a national sports federation, has been launched across the governing body’s social media platforms and is designed to enhance the tournament experience for fans around the world.
13. (d)
Constantine II, the former and last King of Greece who ruled Greece before the country became a republic in 1974 passed away in Athens, Greece, at 82. He was born of King Paul I, younger brother to King George II, of Greece and German aristocrat Princess Frederica of Hannover, Germany, on 2nd June 1940 in Psikhikó near Athens, Greece.
14. (d)
Defence Ministry approves proposals worth Rs 4,276-cr for anti-tank, and air defence missile systems The Rajnath Singh-led Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) gave clearance for three capital acquisition proposals – two for the Indian Army and one for the Navy.
15. (c)
Governor of Uttarakhand Lt. Gen (retd) Gurmit Singh gave the nod to a Bill that gives 30% reservation to the native women of the State.
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