CURRENT AFFAIRS NOW: 21st February Current Affairs 2023 Read Now

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21st February Current Affairs 2023 Read Now

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1. Which nations are to send off a cross-line interface among UPI and PayNow?

A) India-Singapore

B) India-Bangladesh

C) India-Nepal

D) India-Srilanka

Ans: India-Singapore

Clarification: As indicated by a press explanation from the State head's Office, State head Narendra Modi and his Singapore partner Lee Hsien Loong will see the send off and linkage of cross-line network between the Brought together Installments Connection point (UPI) of India and PayNow of Singapore on Tuesday.

2. Who has been selected as the new Chief of NITI Aayog?

A) Amitabh Kant

B) Sindhushree Khullar

C) BVR Subrahmanyam

D) Montek Singh Ahluwalia

Ans: BVR Subrahmanyam

Clarification: BVR Subrahmanyam has been selected as the new CEO (Chief) of NITI Aayog. The arrangement Board of the Bureau has endorsed his arrangement for a time of a long time from the date of supposition of the charge of the post.

3. What is the diminished time required to circle back of the Public Annuity Plan by the PFRDA?

A) T+4

B) T+2

C) T+3

D) T+1

Ans: T+2

Clarification: The Annuity Asset Administrative and Improvement Authority as of late decreased the time required to circle back of the Public Benefits Plan to T+2 years. Prior, it was T+4 years.

4. Which State Legislature of India passed New Alcohol Strategy?

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A) Bihar

B) Gujarat

C) Maharashtra

D) Madhya Pradesh

Ans: Madhya Pradesh

Clarification: The Madhya Pradesh Government, drove by Boss Pastor Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has endorsed another extract strategy putting alcohol utilization down. Under the new approach, "ahatas" or drinking regions, and shop bars will be shut.

5. With which country India has begun the Joint Military Drill?

A) Iran

B) Syria

C) Uzbekistan

D) Bangladesh

Ans: Uzbekistan

Clarification: Biennial preparation practice DUSTLIK will be held between the Indian Armed force and the militaries of Uzbekistan. This is the fourth version of 2023 that is planned to be held between 21st February to fifth Walk 2023, at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand.

6. Which entertainer is delegated as Public Diplomat for Kid Privileges by UNICEF India?

A) Shah Rukh Khan

B) Aamir Khan

C) Ranbir Kapoor

D) Ayushmann Khurrana

Ans: Ayushmann Khurrana

Clarification: UNICEF India has designated entertainer Ayushmann Khurrana as Public Representative for Kid Privileges. The Bollywood entertainer Khurana offered his thanks by saying, "It is a distinction for me to take forward the promotion of kid privileges as a Public Representative with UNICEF India."

7. In which year was Global Mother Language Day proclaimed by UNESCO?

A) 1995

B) 2010

C) 2005

D) 1999

Ans: 1999

Clarification: Global Mother Language Day was announced by UNESCO (the Unified Countries Instructive, Logical and Social Association) in 1999, and it has been noticed consistently from that point forward on February 21.

8. Under which Act the EPFO incorporated no benefits conspire?

A) Workers' State Protection Act, 1948

B) Work Fortunate Assets Act, 1952

C) Workers' Fortunate Asset and Random Arrangements Act, 1952

D) Installment of Tip Act, 1972

Ans: Work Fortunate Assets Act, 1952

Clarification: The Business Opportune Assets Demonstration of 1952 did exclude from the benefits plot, which was added through an alteration to the demonstration in 1995.