This is the current affairs of 26th April 2023. Here are 10 questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
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1. According to the SIPRI report, what is India rank stand in the global military spending in the year 2022?
a. First
b. Second
c. Third
d. Fourth
Answer: d. Fourth
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2. According to the SIPRI report, which country is on the first place in Global Military Expenditure in the year 2022?
a. China
b. India
c. Russia
d. America
Answer: d. America
– SIPRI (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute) has released a report on global military spending in April 2023.
– The report is titled “Trends in World Military Expenditure 2022”.
Increasing Military Expenditure around the World
– The world spent $2.24 trillion, which is around 183 lakh crore rupees, on defense and weapons in 2022.
– The total global military expenditure increased by 3.7% in 2022.
– This is the highest military spending ever recorded worldwide.
– Information on military spending is provided in SIPRI’s annual report.
Reasons for the increase in military expenditure:
– According to the report, this spending has increased due to the Russia-Ukraine war.
– This conflict led to an approximately 13% increase in defense spending in a single year.
– This is the highest increase seen in the past 30 years.
– It should be noted that due to the war, countries around Russia have also seen a significant increase in their military spending.
Military expenditure of India
– India’s military expenditure in 2022 is 81.4 billion dollars (about 6 trillion rupees).
– This is about 6.0% higher than that of 2021.
– In 2021, India’s military expenditure was 76.6 billion dollars (about 5.86 trillion rupees).
How much higher is China’s military expenditure compared to India’s?
– China’s military expenditure is about four times higher than India’s.
– China – 292 billion dollars (about 23 trillion rupees)
– India – 81.4 billion dollars (about 6 trillion rupees)
Top 5 countries in terms of military expenditure in 2022
(1) United States – 877 billion dollars (about 71 trillion rupees)
(2) China – 292 billion dollars (about 23 trillion rupees)
(3) Russia – 86.4 billion dollars (about 7 trillion rupees)
(4) India – 81.4 billion dollars (about 6 trillion rupees)
(5) Saudi Arabia – 75.0 billion dollars (about 6 trillion rupees)
Top 5 countries in terms of military spending in the year 2021:
(1) United States – $801 billion
(2) China – $293 billion
(3) India – $76.6 billion
(4) United Kingdom – $68.4 billion
(5) Russia – $65.9 billion
The three largest spenders on military in the year 2022 are:
– United States
– China
– Russia
– They account for 56% of the world’s total military expenditure.
SIPRI
– Established: 6 May 1966
– Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden
– Chairman: Jan Eliasson
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3. Moorkoth Vengakandi Sankaran (MV Sankaran) passed away on 23rd April 2023, he was known for?
a. Circus
b. Comedy
c. Cricket
d. Research
Answer: a. Circus
– They are also known as Gemini Shankaran.
– They were pioneers of modern Indian circus.
– They were 99 years old and struggling with age-related issues.
– They organized their first performance on August 15, 1951, in Bilimora, Gujarat.
– They have been honored with the lifetime achievement award for their extensive contribution to the circus.
Gemini Shankaran
– Born on June 13, 1924, in Thalassery near Kolassery (Kerala).
– After completing his 7th-grade education, Shankaran studied circus with Thalassery Kiliery Kunhikkanan for 3 years.
– After working with various circus groups across the country, Shankaran bought the Vijaya Circus Company in 1951 and renamed it Gemini Circus.
– They worked in the wireless section of the army.
– They owned circus companies like Gemini, Jumbo, and Great Royal Circus.
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4. On completion of 100 episodes of Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi will release a commemorative coin of how much rupees?
a. Rs 75
b. Rs 100
c. Rs 150
d. Rs 500
Answer: b. Rs 100
– According to the news report, the central government will issue a coin of 100 rupees on the 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat on 30 April 2023.
– Prime Minister Modi’s program “Mann Ki Baat” started on October 3, 2014, and is broadcast on All India Radio at 11 a.m. on the last Sunday of every month.
About the coin:
– It will be round in shape and weigh 35 grams.
– Its diameter will be 44 millimeters with a serrated edge of 200 sections.
– The coin will be made of an alloy of four metals, including 50% silver, 40% copper, 5% nickel, and 5% zinc.
– The front of the coin will feature the Ashoka Pillar in the center and the national emblem “Satyameva Jayate” written below it.
– The back of the coin will feature the logo of the 100th episode of “Mann Ki Baat”.
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5. When is World Malaria Day observed?
a. 24 April
b. 26 April
c. 25 April
d. 23 April
Answer: c. 25 April
– Theme for the year 2023: “Time to deliver zero malaria: invest, innovate, implement”
– World Malaria Day was first observed in 2008.
– India has pledged to eliminate malaria by 2030.
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6. Pakistani-Canadian, Tarek Fatah passed away on 24 April 2023, Which of the following was He?
a. Actor
b. Cricketer
c. Journalist
d. Singer
Answer: c. Journalist
– They had been suffering from cancer for quite a long time.
– Their date of birth was November 20, 1949. They were 73 years old.
– They were known for their criticism of Islamic extremism and Pakistani establishment.
– They were a prominent lawyer for LGBTQ+ rights.
– Tarek Fatah’s family was from Bombay (now Mumbai), but they moved to Karachi after the partition.
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7. When is English Language Day celebrated?
a. 24 April
b. 23 April
c. 22 April
d. 21 April
Answer: b. 23 April
– The theme for the year 2023 is “English as a Global Language” and “English and Creativity.”
– This day has been declared by the United Nations.
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8. When is Spanish Language Day celebrated?
a. 24 April
b. 23 April
c. 22 April
d. 21 April
Answer: b. 23 April
– This day has been declared by the United Nations.
– After English and Chinese, Spanish is now the third most popular language on the internet.
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9. When is the International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day observed?
a. 22 April
b. 24 April
c. 26 April
d. 28 April
Answer: c. 26 April
– The United Nations declared this day on April 26, 2016.
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10. Who has been appointed as the President of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA 1) Federation?
a. Rajendra Singh Rathore
b. Mahavir Singh Phogat
c. Vijay Kumar
d. Mohd Zakir
Answer: b. Mahavir Singh Phogat
– Former president of MMA1 federation, Mohammad Ali Budhwani, had invited Mahavir Singh Phogat to take the responsibility of the chairman position.
– He happily accepted the invitation in April 2023.
– He will be responsible for promoting mixed martial arts (MMA) in India.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Federation
– MMA1 federation is the leading and super-active Indian federation for the fastest growing sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) with millions of followers around the world.
– The federation is headquartered in Mumbai.
Mahavir Singh Phogat
– He is an Indian wrestler and a senior Olympic coach.
– The 2016 film ‘Dangal’ is based on his life.
– He has also been awarded the Dronacharya Award by the Indian government.
– He is the father and coach of wrestler Geeta Phogat.
