Daily Current Affairs Quiz : January 25, 2023

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The Border Security Force has started an ‘Ops Alert’ exercise to enhance security along the India-Pakistan border.
The ‘Ops Alert’ exercise will continue along the Indo-Pak international border from Sir Creek to the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat and Barmer district of Rajasthan. The exercise was being carried out to tackle ill designs of anti-national elements during the Republic Day celebrations.

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New Zealand’s former minister for COVID-19, Chris Hipkins has been confirmed as the country’s next prime minister.
Hipkins was the only candidate to replace Jacinda Ardern, who announced she was resigning after more than five years as the Prime Minister. He will have less than nine months before contesting a general election. He was appointed health minister in July 2020 before becoming the COVID response minister at the end of the year.

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The Department of Consumer Affairs under Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution released a guide named ‘Endorsements Know-hows!’ for celebrities, influencers and virtual influencers on social media platforms.
The guide aims to ensure that individuals do not mislead their audiences when endorsing products or services. It also ensures if they are in compliance with the Consumer Protection Act and any associated rules or guidelines.

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The BharOS is an Android Open Source Project based operating system which is developed by JandK Operations Private Limited.
The start-up is incubated at IIT Madras. Unlike Android, it does not have default Google apps or services. BharOS services are currently being provided to organisations that have stringent privacy and security requirements.

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India International Science Festival is being held in Bhopal with the theme of ‘Marching towards Amrit Kaal with Science, Technology, and Innovation’.
International Science Film Festival of India (ISFFI) was organised as a part of the India International Science Festival (IISF).  Nine Indian science movies received awards in various categories at an international film festival.