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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • March 3, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Where was Asia's longest-ever cycle race flagged off from in J&K?
Jammu
Pulwama
Srinagar
Gulmarg
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Asia's longest-ever cycle race was flagged off from Srinagar, J&K.

2.
Which country targeted Iran's oil and petrochemical sales with a new round of sanctions?
UK
Fiji
USA
Fiji
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United States imposed a new round of Iran sanctions, targeting the country's oil and petrochemical sales.

3.
Who was appointed as the CEO-designate for Godrej Industries' Chemicals Business?
Vibrant Goyal
Vishal Sharma
Vikas Malhotra
Anil Kumar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vishal Sharma was appointed as the CEO-designate for Godrej Industries' Chemicals Business.

4.
Which state's temple became India's first to induct a robotic elephant for ritual duties?
Nagaland
Punjab
Kerala
Rajasthan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kerala's temple became India's first to induct a robotic elephant for ritual duties.

5.
In which year did Manchester United win the Carabao Cup?
2023
2024
2022
2021
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Manchester United won the Carabao Cup in 2023.

6.
Which country topped the MENA region in the World Bank's Women, Business and the Law 2023 report?
Germany
Siberia
Sudan
UAE
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UAE topped the MENA region in the World Bank's Women, Business and the Law 2023 report.

7.
In which state did Nitin Gadkari inaugurate 7 National Highway Projects worth Rs 2,444 crore?
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nitin Gadkari inaugurated 7 National Highway Projects worth Rs 2,444 crore in Madhya Pradesh.

8.
As of which year, are 18.9 million people, or 23% of Germany's population, immigrants or children of immigrants?
2019
2021
2020
2022
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As of 2021, 18.9 million people or 23% of Germany’s population are immigrants or children of immigrants.

9.
Which bank launched a new pilot project on coin vending machines?
SBI
ICICI
RBI
PNB
Answer: Option
Explanation:
RBI launched a new pilot project on coin vending machines.

10.
Which country appointed the first Ambassador for Kartarpur Corridor?
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Russia
Ukraine
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Prime Minister of Pakistan appointed the first Ambassador for the Kartarpur Corridor.

11.
In which city did IARI organize the Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela?
New Delhi
Hydrogen
Rajkot
Jaipur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
IARI organized the Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela in New Delhi.

12.
Which company successfully tested a cryogenic engine for the Chandrayaan-3 Moon Mission?
NASA
DRDO
ISRO
SAARC
Answer: Option
Explanation:
ISRO successfully tested a cryogenic engine for the Chandrayaan-3 Moon Mission.

13.
In which state did the first woman become an MLA in the state's history?
Assam
Nagaland
Kerala
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Hekani Jakhalu became the first woman MLA in the history of Nagaland.

14.
Which country has approved the sale of $619 million in munitions for F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan?
USA
Uganda
UAE
Canada
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United States has approved the sale of $619 million in munitions for F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan.

15.
Which state government moved to the Supreme Court as the Governor delayed the nod to Bills?
Assam
Telangana
Sikkim
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Telangana government moved to the Supreme Court as the Governor delayed the nod to Bills.

16.
Which country's GDP growth may beat 7% this Fiscal Year, according to CEA Anantha Nageswaran?
France
Russia
India
Cuba
Answer: Option
Explanation:
CEA Anantha Nageswaran said that India's GDP growth may beat 7% this Fiscal Year.

17.
Where will President Droupadi Murmu inaugurate the 7th International Dharma-Dhamma Conference?
Bhopal
Chennai
Palwal
Rohtak
Answer: Option
Explanation:
President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the 7th International Dharma-Dhamma Conference in Bhopal.

18.
In February 2023, by what percentage did the GST collections rise to Rs. ___ lakh crore?
2.30
1.26
2.45
1.49
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In February 2023, the GST collections rose by 12% to Rs. 1.49 lakh crore.

19.
Which country will host the Quad Foreign Ministers meeting in New Delhi, to be chaired by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar?
Iran
Iraq
Indonesia
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India will host the Quad Foreign Ministers meeting in New Delhi, to be chaired by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar.

20.
In which country's Fordo Nuclear Site did a UN Report find Uranium particles enriched up to 83.7%?
Australia
Haiti
Austria
Iran
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A UN Report found Uranium particles enriched up to 83.7% in Iran's Fordo Nuclear Site.