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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • March 5, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Which country and the US are holding the largest joint military exercises in 5 years, called ‘Freedom Shield’ and ‘Warrior Shield’?
South Korea
South Africa
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
South Korea and the US are holding the largest joint military exercises in 5 years, called ‘Freedom Shield’ and ‘Warrior Shield’.

2.
Who became India’s 81st Grandmaster?
Sayantan Das
Vishy Anand
Koustav Chatterjee
Vignesh N R
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sayantan Das becomes India's 81st GM after beating the opposition at the International Festival des Jeux in Cannes, France. Das entered the A Group of the tournament as an IM, chasing the 24 FIDE Elo points that would bring him to the 2500 mark and grant him the title of India's newest grandmaster.

3.
Which state is launching the Ladli Bahna scheme to provide Rs 1000 per month to every woman?
Uttar Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh is launching the Ladli Bahna scheme to provide Rs 1000 per month to every woman.

4.
Which country is the European Union setting up a humanitarian air bridge to deliver aid to due to conflict?
Chad
Chile
China
Congo
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The European Union is setting up a humanitarian air bridge to deliver aid to the conflict-hit Democratic Republic of Congo.

5.
How many years has Nobel-winning rights activist Ales Bialiatski been jailed in Belarus?
5 years
10 years
8 years
9 years
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ales Bialiatski, a Nobel-winning rights activist, has been jailed for 10 years in Belarus.

6.
In which city did AYUSH Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurate SCO's 1st International Conference & Expo on Traditional Medicine?
Guwahati
Shillong
Pune
Palwal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
AYUSH Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated SCO's 1st International Conference & Expo on Traditional Medicine in Guwahati.

7.
By which year is it expected that five S-400 regiments will be delivered?
2025
2024
2023
2026
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Five S-400 regiments are expected to be delivered by early 2024.

8.
Which city hosted the meeting on the theme of the Knowledge and experience exchange Program for emerging economies of the global south?
Hyderabad
Pune
Jaipur
Rajkot
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Hyderabad hosted the meeting on the theme of the Knowledge and experience exchange Program for emerging economies of the global south.

9.
On which date do we celebrate Zero Discrimination Day, the right of everyone to live a full and productive life and live it with dignity?
March 01
March 02
March 03
March 04
Answer: Option
Explanation:
On Zero Discrimination Day, 1 March, we celebrate the right of everyone to live a full and productive life and live it with dignity.

10.
Which country developed the first DNA vaccine for dengue?
Australia
India
Netherlands
Denmark
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India developed the first DNA vaccine for dengue.

11.
In which state did the maiden joint Indo-French military exercise start?
Bihar
Gujarat
Kerala
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The maiden joint Indo-French military exercise started in Kerala.

12.
In which country was the St. Anthony’s feast held at Katchchatheevu island?
Sudan
Switzerland
Sri Lanka
Spain
Answer: Option
Explanation:
St. Anthony’s feast was held at Katchchatheevu island in Sri Lanka.

13.
Which state exempted Electric Vehicles buyers from tax and registration fees?
Uttarakhand
Uttar Pradesh
Maharashtra
Chhattisgarh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh exempted Electric Vehicles buyers in the state from tax and registration fees.

14.
After how many years did Karnataka beat Meghalaya 3-2 to clinch the Santosh Trophy National Football Championship?
50
54
52
57
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Karnataka beat Meghalaya 3-2 to clinch the Santosh Trophy National Football Championship after 54 years.

15.
In which month did India's unemployment rate rise to 7.45%, while GDP growth declined and the manufacturing sector shrank?
January
March
April
February
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's unemployment rate rose to 7.45% in February, while GDP growth declined and the manufacturing sector shrank.

16.
Which country’s Justice Department warned of penalties for firms that violate messaging policies?
US
Fiji
India
Cuba
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The US Justice Department warned of penalties for firms that violate messaging policies.

17.
In which state did the Archaeological Survey of India discover a 1300-year-old Buddhist Stupa?
Assam
Goa
Odisha
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Archaeological Survey of India discovered a 1300-year-old Buddhist Stupa in Odisha.

18.
Where did the first Bodoland International Knowledge Festival take place in Assam?
Golaghat
Dhubri
Silchar
Kokrajhar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first Bodoland International Knowledge Festival began in Kokrajhar, Assam.

19.
In which country was Bola Ahmed Tinubu elected as the new President?
Nepal
Norway
Nigeria
Netherlands
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bola Ahmed Tinubu won the Presidential elections in Nigeria.

20.
In which state is iPhone maker Foxconn planning to invest up to USD 1 billion?
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Bihar
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Foxconn is planning to invest up to USD 1 billion in Karnataka.