Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
In which country has UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed Kavilmadam Ramaswami Parvathy as the resident coordinator?
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.
Category : International
2.
In which state has the four-lane 'T-5 tunnel' between Panthiyal, Ramban, and Banihal has begun?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The four-lane 'T-5 tunnel' between Panthiyal, Ramban, and Banihal has begun in Jammu & Kashmir.
Category : State
3.
In which state is the Phool Dei Festival, a harvest festival, being organized?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Phool Dei Festival is being organized in Uttarakhand.
Category : State
4.
In which city has Asia's largest international food and hospitality fair 'AAHAR 2023' begun?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Asia's largest international food and hospitality fair 'AAHAR 2023' has begun in New Delhi.
Category : Miscellaneous
5.
Which city received the 'healthy city' award for its smoking laws?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bengaluru received the 'healthy city' award for its smoking laws.
Category : National
6.
Which bank did FSIB recommend Ashwani Kumar as MD for?
7.
On which date is Global Recycling Day 2023 observed?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Global Recycling Day 2023 is observed on March 18.
Category : Important Days
8.
Which state hosted the B20 meeting under India’s G20 presidency?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sikkim hosted the B20 meeting under India’s G20 presidency.
Category : State
9.
Which Indian state recently introduced electric trains for the first time?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Meghalaya recently introduced electric trains for the first time.
Category : State
10.
In how many days did the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) open the strategic Zojila Pass?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) opened the strategic Zojila Pass in a record 68 days.
Category : Miscellaneous
11.
Which country's Commercial Bank became the first to launch a UPI remittance service to India?
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.
Category : International
12.
In how many years did the solar energy capacity triple from 21651 to 64380 MW?
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.
Category : Miscellaneous
13.
To which year has the central government extended the time period of the O-SMART scheme?
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.
Category : Miscellaneous
14.
From which month in 2023 will Anup Bagchi head ICICI Prudential Life?
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.
Category : Persons
15.
The RBI and the Central Bank of which country signed an MoU to promote innovation in financial products and services?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
RBI and the Central Bank of UAE signed MoU to promote innovation in financial products and services.
Category : International
16.
When is Ordnance Factory Day celebrated in India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ordnance Factory Day is celebrated in India on March 18.
Category : Important Days
17.
Who was elected as the third Vice President of Nepal?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav was elected as the third Vice President of Nepal.
Category : Persons
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