Daily Current Affairs Quiz 12 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 12 January 2023
Question 1. When is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day observed?
Answer – 11 January
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is observing every year on 11 January to create awareness about human trafficking. The month of January marked as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Campaigns to end human trafficking and slavery are held in the month of January.
Question 2. What is the theme of National Science Day 2023?
Answer – ‘Global science for global welfare’
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has unveiled the theme of the National Science Day for the year 2023. The Union Minister said that this theme for Science Day indicates the increasing visibility of India in the international arena. ‘National Science Day’ is celebrating every year on 28 February to commemorate the discovery of ‘Raman Effect’.
Question 3. Which country has topped the Henley Passport Index 2023?
Answer – Japan
Recently Henley Passport Index has released new ranking, which includes passports of 199 countries. Due to many countries being on one ranking, this ranking has been released till 109. Japan ranks first in this ranking. India is at the 85th position in this ranking while Pakistan is at 106. Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan are at the 107th, 108th and 109th places respectively.
Question 4. Which is the most polluted city in India in 2022?
Answer – Delhi
Sharing the data, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has named Delhi as the most polluted city of the year 2022. The amount of PM 2.5 in Delhi was twice as high and the city stood at number three in the concentration of PM 10. However, according to the report of NCAP tracker, PM 2.5 pollution in Delhi has decreased by 7% in the last 5 years.
Question 5. National Youth Day celebrating on which date?
Answer – 12 January
In India, this day is celebrating to commemorate the birthday of Swami Vivekananda. Swamiji, who was the most influential leader of Indian history, is still an inspiration to the youth in India, so the government announced to celebrate National Youth Day every year from January 12, 1984.
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