21. Visva-Bharati University, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which state?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Bihar
[C] West Bengal
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: C [West Bengal]
Notes:
UNESCO is set to announce Visva-Bharati University as a heritage university and it is set to become the world’s first living heritage university.
It was founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1921, as a center for culture, promoting the arts, language, humanities, music, and culture studies. Rabindranath Tagore’s philosophy of open-air education is followed at the university.
22. Aaron Finch, who announces retirement from International Cricket, is from which country?
[A] England
[B] South Africa
[C] Australia
[D] West Indies
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Correct Answer: C [Australia]
Notes:
Australian men’s T20 captain Aaron Finch announced his retirement from international cricket. The 36-year-old led Australia to its maiden T20 World Cup victory in 2021.
Aaron Finch has captained the team in 76 of the 103 T20 internationals he has played since debuting against England in 2011. He retired as Australia’s one-day skipper last September.
23. QR Code-based Coin Vending Machine, which was announced recently, dispenses coins using which technology?
[A] Aadhar enabled payment system
[B] Unified Payment Interface
[C] Central Bank Digital Currency
[D] Bharat Bill Payment System
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Correct Answer: B [Unified Payment Interface]
Notes:
QR code-based coin vending machine or QCVM has been announced as a part of the recently concluded RBI Monetary policy.
QCVM is intended to dispense coins similar to how ATMs dispense currency notes. Coins can be withdrawn using the UPI QR code in designated vending machines. RBI plans to launch the product in 19 locations across 12 cities.
24. ‘Christ the Redeemer’ statue is a landmark monument located in which country?
[A] Australia
[B] Brazil
[C] Argentina
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: B [Brazil]
Notes:
The Christ the Redeemer statue is a landmark statue located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Made of soapstone and reinforced concrete, this statue is an important symbol of Christianity and a renowned tourist destination.
The statue is recognized as one of the most iconic and celebrated works of art and engineering in history. A Photographer recently captured the exact moment when lightning struck Christ the Redeemer statue.
25. What is the theme of the ‘World Radio Day 2023’?
[A] Sustainability in Radio
[B] Radio and Peace
[C] Free Press
[D] Independent Journalism
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Correct Answer: B [Radio and Peace]
Notes:
World Radio Day is observed on February 13 to raise global awareness about the importance of radio as a medium of mass communication.
UNESCO declared this day to commemorate the establishment of the United Nations Radio in 1946. The theme for the year 2023 is ‘Radio and Peace’. It highlights the radio’s role as an independent medium of peacemaking. The subthemes for this day are ‘Support for Independent Radio’ and ‘Radio in Conflict Prevention and Peace-building’.
26. Which is the first Fintech company to support RuPay Credit Cards on UPI?
[A] Razorpay
[B] PayTm
[C] Mobikwik
[D] PhonePe
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Correct Answer: C [Mobikwik]
Notes:
MobiKwik has become the first fintech app to support RuPay Credit Cards on UPI. The facility will help millions of customers who use UPI for their daily transactions.
With RuPay Credit Cards now linked directly to UPI IDs, customers can easily make payments to merchants by scanning the UPI QR code and using UPI PIN for payment authentication.
27. Bharatpur bird Sanctuary, which was seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Gujarat
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: A [Rajasthan]
Notes:
The Rajasthan state Forest Department has proposed to construct a zoo inside Keoladeo National Park, a World Heritage Site popularly known as Bharatpur bird sanctuary.
The Wetland Ex-Situ Conservation Establishment (WESCE) aims to display a range of wetland species, including rhinos, water buffaloes, crocs, dolphins and exotic species. AFD, an arm of the French government, has agreed to fund up to Rs 1,200 crore over eight years. Experts raise questions about the zoo coming up in a significant habitat for migratory birds.
28. Kala Ghoda Art Festival, which was seen in the news, is held at which city?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Mumbai
[C] Kolkata
[D] Bhopal
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Correct Answer: B [Mumbai]
Notes:
The Kala Ghoda Association’s Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2023 was recently organised in Mumbai, Mahrashtra.
The festival began in 1999 and has evolved into a first-of-its-kind multi-disciplinary street art festival. The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival was held after two years at its iconic venue in Mumbai. It includes a number of verticals such as children, food, dance, literature, heritage walks among others.
29. What is the theme of the ‘Financial Literacy Week 2023’?
[A] Credit Discipline
[B] Digital Financial Literacy
[C] Good Financial Behaviour, Your Saviour
[D] MSMEs, the backbones
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Correct Answer: C [Good Financial Behaviour, Your Saviour]
Notes:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducts Financial Literacy Week (FLW) every year since 2016 to propagate financial education messages.
The theme for this year’s Financial Literacy Week to be observed during February 13 – 17, 2023 is ‘Good Financial Behaviour, Your Saviour’, with emphasis on ‘Saving, planning, and budgeting’ and ‘Prudent use of digital financial services’.
30. Which gulf country recently announced that it will send its first ever woman astronaut on a space mission?
[A] Qatar
[B] Saudi Arabia
[C] Bahrain
[D] Oman
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Correct Answer: B [Saudi Arabia]
Notes:
Saudi Arabia will send its first ever woman astronaut on a space mission later this year. The woman astronaut Rayyana Barnawi will join Ali Al-Qarni on a 10-day mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
They will fly to the ISS aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft as part of a mission by the private space company Axiom Space. Along with them will be Peggy Whitson, a former NASA astronaut. UAE was the first Arab country to send one of its citizens into space in 2019.