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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • March 25, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Which country joined the BRICS bank as a new member weeks after President Sisi's India visit?
Kuwait
Egypt
Pakistan
Russia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Egypt joined the BRICS bank as a new member weeks after President Sisi's India visit.

2.
Which state government is launching the five-year Millet Mission?
Tamil Nadu
Maharashtra
Uttarakhand
Meghalaya
Answer: Option
Explanation:
With the United Nations General Assembly declaring 2023 as the International Year of Millets, the Tamil Nadu government will implement its Millet Mission for a period of five years, to boost production and consumption of millets, Agriculture Minister, MRK Paneerselvam, announced while presenting the Agriculture Budget.

3.
What is the rank of India in the world in terms of fish production?
Third
First
Second
Fourth
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India is the third largest fish-producing country contributing 8 percent to global fish production and ranks second in aquaculture production.

4.
Which country's President announces the plan to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus?
Russia
France
Fiji
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the plan to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.

5.
Where will the 10-day Africa-India Field Training Exercise (AFINDEX 2023) be organized from 21-30 March 2023?
Thiruvananthapuram
Pune
Patna
Rajkot
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 10-day Africa-India Field Training Exercise (AFINDEX 2023) will be organized in Pune from 21-30 March 2023.

6.
Where will the G20 Research and Innovation Initiative Gathering under India’s Presidency begin?
Silchar
Tezpur
Dispur
Dibrugarh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The G20 Research and Innovation Initiative Gathering under India’s Presidency will begin in Assam's Dibrugarh.

7.
What is the annual budget presented by the Delhi government for 2023-24?
75,500 crore
72,400 crore
78,800 crore
76,200 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Delhi government presented an annual budget of Rs. 78,800 crores for 2023-24 dedicated to clean, beautiful, and modern Delhi.

8.
In which city in Haryana was India's first National Centre of Excellence in 'Green Port and Shipping' inaugurated?
Panipat
Sonipat
Rohtak
Gurugram
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's first National Centre of Excellence in 'Green Port and Shipping' was inaugurated in Gurugram, Haryana.

9.
Which state signed an MoU with a French agency to improve drinking water and sanitation?
Uttar Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh signed an MoU with a French agency to improve drinking water and sanitation.

10.
For radars and receivers, how many crore contracts did the Defence Ministry ink with BEL?
3100
3300
3700
3500
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Defence Ministry inked Rs 3700 crore contracts with BEL for radars and receivers.

11.
With which organization has the Merlin Group partnered to develop a World Trade Center in Kolkata?
World Trade Centres Association
World Economic Forum
United Nations Development Programme
International Monetary Fund
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Merlin Group has partnered with the World Trade Centres Association to develop a World Trade Center in Kolkata that will cover an area of 3.5 million square feet.

12.
In which city will India host the 2023 SAFF Championship?
Chennai
Mumbai
Bengaluru
Lucknow
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 2023 SAFF Championship will be hosted by India in Bengaluru.

13.
By how many years did the parliamentary panel urge the government to extend FAME-II incentives while urging the government to frame a comprehensive national EV policy?
1
6
4
2
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The parliamentary panel urged the government to extend FAME-II incentives by 2 years while urging the government to frame a comprehensive national EV policy.

14.
Where will Umagine Chennai 2023, Asia's largest summit on technology and innovation, be organized?
Ajmer
Chennai
Surat
Jaipur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Umagine Chennai 2023, Asia's largest summit on technology and innovation, will be organized in Chennai.

15.
In which year did Sergio Perez win the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix?
2022
2020
2021
2023
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sergio Perez won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in 2023.

16.
Which country unveiled a broad long-term blueprint for deepening relations with China?
Russia
France
Haiti
Fiji
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China and Russia unveiled a broad long-term blueprint for deepening relations.

17.
Where did PM Modi inaugurate the new ITU Area Office and Innovation Center?
Patna
Bikaner
Jaipur
New Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
PM Modi inaugurated the new ITU Area Office and Innovation Center in New Delhi.

18.
On which date is 'Martyr's Day' (Shaheed Diwas) observed?
March 23
March 21
March 20
March 19
Answer: Option
Explanation:
'Martyr's Day' (Shaheed Diwas) is observed on March 23.

19.
Where was the second Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) held in Indonesia?
Medan
Bali
Makassar
Bekasi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The second Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) was held in Bali, Indonesia.