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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • March 12, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Which bank signed an MoU with the Central Warehousing Corporation to finance farmers?
SBI
BOB
HDFC
PNB
Answer: Option
Explanation:
PNB signed an MoU with the Central Warehousing Corporation to finance farmers.

2.
Which country has opened military service to women for the first time in 25 years?
Colombia
Cuba
Chad
Chile
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Colombia has opened military service to women for the first time in 25 years.

3.
Which country has conducted the major operational level exercise called "TROPEX 2023"?
Iran
Iraq
Indonesia
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has conducted a major operational-level exercise called "TROPEX 2023".

4.
Saudi Arabia and Iran have agreed to restore diplomatic ties with the help of which country?
France
China
Japan
Nepal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Saudi Arabia and Iran have agreed to restore diplomatic ties with the help of China.

5.
In which state did India beat world champions Germany 3-2 in FIH Pro League?
Odisha
Kerala
Goa
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India beat world champions Germany 3-2 in FIH Pro League in Odisha.

6.
Which state's tourism department hosts the "Braj Holi Mahotsav"?
Gujarat
Punjab
Rajasthan
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The "Braj Holi Mahotsav" is hosted by the tourism department of Rajasthan.

7.
Who wrote the book "As Good as My Word"?
Sneha Mishra
G B Pant
Mahesh Bhatt
K M Chandrasekhar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
"As Good as My Word" is written by K M Chandrasekhar, who previously served as the Cabinet Secretary from 2007 to 2011.

8.
Which cities are at the highest risk of landslides based on data collected by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?
Mumbai and Delhi
Shimla and Kufri
Rudraprayag and Tehri Garhwal
Nainital and Tehri Garhwal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to data collected by ISRO, Rudraprayag and Tehri Garhwal are at the highest risk of landslides and have witnessed the highest number of landslide incidents in the past two decades.

9.
Where was the second Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion Meeting held?
Ahmedabad
Hyderabad
Pune
Bikaner
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Hyderabad hosted the second Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion Meeting.

10.
Which country introduced the "Illegal Migration Bill"?
US
UK
Uganda
Ukraine
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The "Illegal Migration Bill" was introduced by the UK.

11.
Which state released 2 tigers under the tiger rehabilitation project in Shivpuri's Madhav National Park?
Madhya Pradesh
Karnataka
Nagaland
Uttarakhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh released 2 tigers under the tiger rehabilitation project in Shivpuri's Madhav National Park.

12.
Who is the author of the book "Mundaka Upanishad: The Gateway to Eternity"?
Neha Mittal
Poonam Saroha
Karan Singh
Shweta Mishra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dr Karan Singh authored the book "Mundaka Upanishad: The Gateway to Eternity," which was recently released by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.

13.
Which country has successfully developed the first fully indigenized fuze YDB-60 for the underwater anti-submarine warfare rocket RGB-60?
India
Japan
Pakistan
Nepal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Navy has successfully developed the first fully indigenized fuze YDB-60 for the underwater anti-submarine warfare rocket RGB-60, a significant achievement for the "Make in India" initiative in the defence sector.

14.
Who has been appointed as the new managing director and CEO of Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HUL)?
Mahesh Gaba
Rohit Jawa
Naresh Singh
Manjeet Kataria
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rohit Jawa will take over as the new Managing Director & CEO of Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HUL) from June 27, 2023.

15.
Which bank has partnered with ITC to offer rural lending products?
SBI
Axis Bank
RBI
ICICI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Axis Bank has partnered with ITC to offer rural lending products.

16.
In which state of India has the rare moth species Mimeusemia ceylonica been spotted for the first time?
West Bengal
Rajasthan
Tamil Nadu
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The rare moth species Mimeusemia ceylonica has been spotted for the first time in Tamil Nadu, India.

17.
Which organization releases the Findex Report?
IMF
World Bank
GEF
WMO
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Findex Report is released by the World Bank, and the latest report, Findex Report 2021, highlights that approximately one-third of adults globally still lack access to formal financial services.

18.
Where was the Vote Fest 2023 inaugurated by the CEC and members of ECI to create awareness of the election process?
Nagpur
Ajmer
Chennai
Bangalore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vote Fest 2023 was inaugurated by the CEC and members of ECI in Bangalore to create awareness of the election process.

19.
Which country restored e-Visa services for Saudi nationals that were suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic?
Sudan
Russia
India
Denmark
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India announced the restoration of e-Visa services for Saudi nationals that were suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

20.
In which city in Maharashtra was the new initiative 'Beggar Free City' launched?
Nagpur
Kolhapur
Akola
Thane
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The new initiative 'Beggar Free City' was launched in Nagpur, Maharashtra.