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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • March 16, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
In which city did the Joint India-Singapore exercise ‘Bold Kurukshetra’ conclude?
Jammu
Pune
Guwahati
Jodhpur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Joint India-Singapore exercise ‘Bold Kurukshetra’ concluded in Jodhpur.

2.
Where was the SCO Supreme Courts Chief Justices’ meet held?
Patna
Surat
New Delhi
Jammu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The SCO Supreme Courts Chief Justices’ meet was held in New Delhi.

3.
Which bank did raise Rs 3717cr from its third AT1 bond sale?
PNB
SBI
HDFC
BOB
Answer: Option
Explanation:
SBI raised Rs 3717cr from its third AT1 bond sale.

4.
Which state did the USA acknowledge as the international boundary between China and the state when recognizing the McMahon Line?
Arunachal Pradesh
Uttarakhand
Chhattisgarh
Meghalaya
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The USA recognized the McMahon Line as the international boundary between China and Arunachal Pradesh.

5.
Which bank has allowed banks from 18 countries to open special vostro rupee accounts (SVRAs) for settling payments in Indian rupees?
BOB
RBI
HDFC
ICICI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
RBI has allowed banks from 18 countries to open special vostro rupee accounts (SVRAs) for settling payments in Indian rupees.

6.
Which organization conducted two consecutive successful flight tests of Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) missiles?
DRDO
NASA
ISRO
SAARC
Answer: Option
Explanation:
DRDO conducted two consecutive successful flight tests of Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) missiles.

7.
In which city did Nitin Gadkari unveil the first methanol-run buses?
Chennai
Bengaluru
Mumbai
Pune
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nitin Gadkari unveiled the first methanol-run buses in Bengaluru.

8.
Which country became the first country to import CO2 and bury it undersea?
Norway
Mali
Denmark
Oman
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Denmark became the first country to import CO2 and bury it undersea.

9.
Who is Asia's first woman loco pilot and will operate Vande Bharat?
Shikha Malhotra
Surekha Yadav
Kiran Yadav
Preeti Mishra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Asia's first woman loco pilot, Surekha Yadav, will operate Vande Bharat.

10.
In which city has the Centre signed a Rs 934 crore deal with HSL to refit INS Sindhukirti Submarine?
Visakhapatnam
Ahmedabad
Jaipur
Hyderabad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Centre has signed a Rs 934 crore deal with HSL to refit INS Sindhukirti Submarine in Visakhapatnam.

11.
Which country is set to purchase up to five U.S. nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS Deal?
France
Russia
America
Australia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Australia is set to purchase up to five U.S. nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS Deal.

12.
Which edition of Exercise Bold Kurukshetra has concluded?
10th
12th
13th
15th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 13th edition of Exercise Bold Kurukshetra has concluded.

13.
Which country remained the world's largest arms importer?
Indonesia
Iran
India
Israel
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India remains the world's largest arms importer.

14.
Who, along with Mary Kom, was roped in as a brand ambassador of Women's Boxing?
Aamir Khan
Farhan Akhtar
Ranveer Singh
Varun Dhawan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Farhan Akhtar was roped in as a brand ambassador of Women's Boxing along with Mary Kom.

15.
Which country is ranked 8th in worst air quality, with Lahore being the most polluted city in the subcontinent?
India
Australia
Iran
Cuba
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India is ranked 8th in worst air quality, with Lahore being the most polluted city in the subcontinent.

16.
Inflation based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) moderated to a two-year low of 3.85% in February from 4.73% in which month?
April
February
January
July
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Inflation based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) moderated to a two-year low of 3.85% in February from 4.73% in January.

17.
Which company has successfully conducted a flight test of the Power Take-off Shaft on LCA Tejas?
SAARC
ISRO
NASA
DRDO
Answer: Option
Explanation:
DRDO has successfully conducted a flight test of the Power Take-off Shaft on LCA Tejas.

18.
For which year has the multilateral naval exercise La Perouse commenced?
2022
2024
2021
2023
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The two-day multi-lateral maritime exercise ‘La Pérouse’, involves the participation of personnel, ships and integral helicopters of the Royal Australian Navy, French Navy, Indian Navy, Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force, Royal Navy and the United States Navy, kick-started in the Indian Ocean Region from 13 to 14 March 2023.

19.
In which month did India’s WPI inflation ease to 3.85 per cent?
February
March
May
January
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India’s WPI inflation eased to 3.85 per cent in February.

20.
Every year, on which date is World Consumer Rights Day celebrated?
March 15
March 12
March 14
March 11
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated every year on March 15.