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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • March 20, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
What country came in first place on the Global Terrorism Index?
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Kenya
Denmark
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Afghanistan topped the Global Terrorism Index, while India ranked 13th.

2.
Which region is the Raccoon Dog, which was seen in the news, endemic to?
Asia
Europe
America
Australia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Raccoon Dog, which was seen in the news, is endemic to Asia.

3.
Where was the International Ayurvet conclave on ‘Veterinary and Ayurveda’ inaugurated?
Uttarkashi
Dehradun
Haridwar
Chamoli
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Ayurvet conclave on ‘Veterinary and Ayurveda’ was inaugurated in Haridwar.

4.
In which city is the 'Global Millets (Shree Anna) Conference' being hosted?
Srinagar
Jaipur
Varanasi
New Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 'Global Millets (Shree Anna) Conference' is being hosted in New Delhi.

5.
When is World Oral Health Day 2023 observed?
March 18
March 20
March 11
March 16
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Oral Health Day 2023 is observed on March 20.

6.
Which nation mediated the “Saudi-Iran Détente” peace agreement?
Germany
China
Nepal
Israel
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China mediated the “Saudi-Iran Détente” peace agreement.

7.
Where did the 2-day Labour20 (L20) engagement group's inception meet, as part of India's G20 presidency, take place in Punjab?
Jalandhar
Amritsar
Ludhiana
Patiala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 2-day Labour20 (L20) engagement group's inception meeting, as part of India's G20 presidency, began in Amritsar, Punjab.

8.
Which session of Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth did Ayush Ministry inaugurate?
27th
20th
26th
21st
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ayush Ministry inaugurated the 26th session of Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth.

9.
What is the name of the bank for which FSIB recommends Ashwani Kumar as MD and CEO?
ICICI
UCO Bank
HDFC
SBI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
FSIB suggested Ashwani Kumar's name as MD and CEO of UCO Bank.

10.
Where did the 'Sagar Parikrama Phase IV' conclude?
Sikkim
Assam
Nagaland
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 'Sagar Parikrama Phase IV' concluded in Karnataka.

11.
When is International Day of Happiness 2023 being celebrated?
March 20
March 15
March 14
March 11
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Day of Happiness 2023 is celebrated on March 20.

12.
Which country's biggest bank UBS agreed to take over troubled Credit Suisse in an emergency rescue deal?
Spain
Sudan
Switzerland
Sri Lanka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Switzerland's biggest bank UBS agreed to take over troubled Credit Suisse in an emergency rescue deal.

13.
Who did Luxor select as their Brand Ambassador?
MS Dhoni
Sachin Tendulkar
Virat Kohli
Rohit Sharma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Luxor selected Virat Kohli as their Brand Ambassador.

14.
Which state hosted the B20 meeting under India’s G20 presidency?
Sikkim
Gujarat
Bihar
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sikkim hosted the B20 meeting under India’s G20 presidency.