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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • March 24, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Where will the G20 Research and Innovation Initiative Gathering under India’s Presidency begin?
Haryana
Assam
Sikkim
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The G20 Research and Innovation Initiative Gathering under India’s Presidency will begin in Assam's Dibrugarh.

2.
What is the name of the exercise that has been concluded between the Indian Army and Air Force?
Vayu Prahar
Astra Warrior
Gaj Prahar
Air Marshall
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Army and Air Force conducted a 96-hour multi-domain air and land exercise called "Vayu Prahar" in the eastern sector amid the ongoing stand-off between India and China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

3.
What is the amount of the annual budget presented by the Delhi Government for 2023-24?
Rs. 78,800 crore
Rs. 29,800 crore
Rs. 70,800 crore
Rs. 88,800 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Delhi Government has presented an annual budget of Rs. 78,800 crore for 2023-24, which is dedicated to making Delhi clean, beautiful, and modern.

4.
Which game did Sarabjot Singh belong to?
Hockey
Cricket
Shooting
Golf
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sarabjot Singh, an Indian athlete, won the gold medal in the men's 10m Air Pistol event at the ISSF Rifle & Pistol World Cup.

5.
Which state government launched the 'Gaj Mitra' initiative to prevent human-elephant conflict?
Gujarat
West Bengal
Tamil Nadu
Uttarakhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The West Bengal government launched the 'Gaj Mitra' initiative to prevent human-elephant conflict.

6.
Which state celebrates Sajibu Nongma Panba, a lunar new year?
Assam
Gujrat
Manipur
Nagaland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sajibu Nongma Panba is a lunar new year celebrated in Manipur.

7.
When does Vikram Sawant 2080 start in March 2023?
March 22
March 23
March 21
March 20
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vikram Sawant 2080 starts on 22 March 2023.

8.
Which country's President awarded the 2021 National Humanities Medal to Indian-American actress and producer Mindy Kaling?
UAE
UK
USA
Ukraine
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The President of the United States, Joe Biden, awarded the 2021 National Humanities Medal to Indian-American actress and producer Mindy Kaling.

9.
On which date is World Water Day celebrated across the world?
March 18
March 20
March 21
March 22
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Water Day is celebrated across the world on 22 March.

10.
Where has the Exercise Cobra Warrior begun?
India
USA
United Kingdom
Indonesia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Exercise Cobra Warrior has begun in the United Kingdom, and the Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating along with air forces from the UK, Finland, Sweden, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the US, and Singapore.

11.
With which company has the Defence Ministry signed two contracts for ‘Arudhra’ Medium Power Radars at a cost of over ₹3,700 crore?
DRDO
BEL
GAIL
HAL
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Defence Ministry has signed two contracts worth over ₹3,700 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for ‘Arudhra’ Medium Power Radars.

12.
Which company was recently granted the 'BIS License' to make India's first fire-resistant steel?
JSW Steel
Jindal Steel
Tata Steel
Baosteel
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jindal Steel was recently granted the 'BIS License' to make India's first fire-resistant steel.

13.
Which state became the first to enact an 'Advocate Protection Act' for the protection of advocates?
Assam
Odisha
Rajasthan
Sikkim
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rajasthan became the first state to enact an 'Advocate Protection Act' for the protection of advocates.

14.
Who has the FSIB recommended for the position of chairperson of the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC)?
Piyush Mehta
Girish Chawla
Neha Malik
Siddhartha Mohanty
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The FSIB has recommended Siddhartha Mohanty for the position of chairperson of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC).

15.
According to a UNESCO report, what percentage of the world's population does not have safe drinking water?
56%
67%
26%
34%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to a UNESCO report, 26% of the world's population does not have access to safe drinking water.

16.
With which country is the Seti River-6 Hydropower Project associated?
Germany
Nepal
China
Laos
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NHPC Limited, an Indian company, has been granted permission by the Investment Board Nepal to conduct a feasibility study of the proposed 450 MW Seti River-6 Hydropower Project.

17.
Which state does Mukundra Hills, which is in the news these days, belong to?
Bihar
Haryana
Bihar
Rajasthan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve is located in Rajasthan, and one tigress each will be released to the reserve and Bundi’s Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve.

18.
Who has won the Abel Prize for mathematics?
Urf Patel
Luis Caffarelli
Melson Wicket
Piyush Chawla
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Abel Prize for mathematics has been won by U.S.-Argentine scholar Luis Caffarelli.

19.
For which country has the IMF Executive Board approved a bail-out program of USD 3 billion?
Switzerland
Spain
South Africa
Sri Lanka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The IMF Executive Board has approved a USD 3 billion bailout program for Sri Lanka.