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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • March 19, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
In which country has UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed Kavilmadam Ramaswami Parvathy as the resident coordinator?
Togo
Tajikistan
Turkey
Thailand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed Mrs. Kavilmadam Ramaswami Parvathy of India as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Tajikistan, with the host Government's approval. She led the World Food Programme’s (WFP) relief operations in Turkey after last month’s devastating earthquakes. She takes up her post on 15 March.

2.
In which state has the four-lane 'T-5 tunnel' between Panthiyal, Ramban, and Banihal has begun?
West Bengal
Jammu & Kashmir
Tamil Nadu
Chhattisgarh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The four-lane 'T-5 tunnel' between Panthiyal, Ramban, and Banihal has begun in Jammu & Kashmir.

3.
In which state is the Phool Dei Festival, a harvest festival, being organized?
Bihar
Rajasthan
Uttarakhand
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Phool Dei Festival is being organized in Uttarakhand.

4.
In which city has Asia's largest international food and hospitality fair 'AAHAR 2023' begun?
New Delhi
Bikaner
Jodhpur
Rajkot
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Asia's largest international food and hospitality fair 'AAHAR 2023' has begun in New Delhi.

5.
Which city received the 'healthy city' award for its smoking laws?
Kanpur
Mumbai
Chennai
Bengaluru
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bengaluru received the 'healthy city' award for its smoking laws.

6.
Which bank did FSIB recommend Ashwani Kumar as MD for?
UCO Bank
Indian Bank
Axis Bank
IDBI Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
FSIB recommended Ashwani Kumar as MD of UCO Bank.

7.
On which date is Global Recycling Day 2023 observed?
March 11
March 18
March 15
March 14
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Global Recycling Day 2023 is observed on March 18.

8.
Which state hosted the B20 meeting under India’s G20 presidency?
Odisha
Rajasthan
Sikkim
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sikkim hosted the B20 meeting under India’s G20 presidency.

9.
Which Indian state recently introduced electric trains for the first time?
Meghalaya
Mizoram
Karnataka
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Meghalaya recently introduced electric trains for the first time.

10.
In how many days did the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) open the strategic Zojila Pass?
68
71
62
60
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) opened the strategic Zojila Pass in a record 68 days.

11.
Which country's Commercial Bank became the first to launch a UPI remittance service to India?
Qatar
Senegal
Uzbekistan
Zimbabwe
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Commercial Bank, a digital Bank in Qatar, announced the launch of UPI remittance service to India, becoming the first bank in Qatar to offer this service. Customers can use Commercial Banking digital platforms to initiate UPI payments using UPI-ID.

12.
In how many years did the solar energy capacity triple from 21651 to 64380 MW?
5
7
6
4
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Solar Energy capacity has nearly tripled in last 5 years from 21651 MW to 64380 MW – Union Power & NRE Minister Shri R. K. Singh. Solar projects of aggregate capacity 64,380 MW have been installed in the country, as on 28.02.2023, including 106 MW in Ramtek Parliamentary Constituency.

13.
To which year has the central government extended the time period of the O-SMART scheme?
2024
2025
2026
2027
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the continuation of the 'Ocean Services, Modelling, Application, Resources and Technology (O-SMART)' Scheme for the period of 2021-26.

14.
From which month in 2023 will Anup Bagchi head ICICI Prudential Life?
June
July
August
September
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Anup Bagchi, presently serving as executive director of ICICI Bank, will succeed him after that as the MD & CEO of the company for five years, with effect from June 19, 2023, subject to the approval of the insurance regulator.

15.
The RBI and the Central Bank of which country signed an MoU to promote innovation in financial products and services?
Oman
Haiti
UAE
America
Answer: Option
Explanation:
RBI and the Central Bank of UAE signed MoU to promote innovation in financial products and services.

16.
When is Ordnance Factory Day celebrated in India?
March 12
March 14
March 16
March 18
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ordnance Factory Day is celebrated in India on March 18.

17.
Who was elected as the third Vice President of Nepal?
Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav
K.P. Sharma Oli
Sher Bahadur Deuba
Pushpa Kamal Dahal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav was elected as the third Vice President of Nepal.