Daily Current Affairs Quiz 15 January 2023: Important questions related to current affairs and their answers made available by this article for the students preparing for competitive exams. Through these questions, candidates can prepare well for the competitive exam and make it easier to get a government job.
Daily Current Affairs Quiz of 15 January 2023
Question 1. In which Hindi month is the festival of Makar Sankranti celebrated?
Answer – Paush month
The festival of ‘Makar Sankranti’ is celebrating every year in some form or the other in India and Nepal when the Sun enters Capricorn in the month of Pausha. The festival celebrated on 14 or 15 January. In Tamil Nadu this festival is called ‘Pongal’, in Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh it is called ‘Sankranti’ and in Gujarat it is called ‘Uttarayan’. From January 14 onwards, the Sun moves towards the north.
Question 2. Indian Army Day celebrating on which date?
Answer – 15 January
Indian Army Day is celebrating to honor Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa. This year the Indian Army celebrated its 75th Army Day. This year’s Army Day parade held in Bengaluru. This is the first time that the Army Day parade held outside the national capital.
Question 3. Which special education program launched by the Tripura state government recently?
Answer – Saharsh
The Tripura state government has launched a special education program ‘Saharsh’ to promote social and emotional learning. After being successful as a pilot program, it has been rolled out to all government and aided schools in the state.
Question 4. What is the name of the last ship in the FPV series, which commissioned recently?
Answer – ICG ship Kamla Devi
Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) ICG ship ‘Kamala Devi’ commissioned at Kolkata. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Limited has built and delivered the ship. The vessel has a top speed of 34 knots/hour.
Question 5. Who won the gold medal in the 23rd National Ski Championship?
Answer – Falak Mumtaz
SQAY Federation of India organized the 23rd National Sqay Championship at Indoor Stadium, Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu. 11 year old Falak Mumtaz topped the overall medal tally. In this event, the title of champion of champions won by Noor Ul Haya of Jammu and Kashmir.
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