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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • March 30, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Which IIT has developed a three-dimensional (3D) paper-based portable device that can detect adulteration in milk within 30 seconds?
IIT Madras
IIT Delhi
IIT Mumbai
IIT Patna
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have developed a three-dimensional (3D) paper-based portable device that can detect adulteration in milk within 30 seconds.

2.
For the acquisition of 11 Next-Gen Offshore Patrol Vessels and six Next-Gen Missile Vessels for the Indian Navy, what amount of contracts did the Ministry of Defence sign?
Rs 19,600 crore
Rs 16,600 crore
Rs 10,600 crore
Rs 15,600 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth Rs 19,600 crore for the acquisition of 11 Next-Gen Offshore Patrol Vessels and six Next-Gen Missile Vessels for the Indian Navy.

3.
The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in New Delhi, India, is celebrating which anniversary with its first-ever “Spring Fiesta” event in 2023?
43rd
54th
65th
69th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in New Delhi, India, is celebrating its 69th anniversary with its first-ever “Spring Fiesta” event in 2023.

4.
Which organization has issued a circular suggesting "Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI)" charges on merchant transactions on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI)?
NPCI
RBI
SEBI
IRDA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has issued a circular suggesting "Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI)" charges on merchant transactions on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

5.
Which game do Dhanush and Jyoshna belong to?
Hockey
Weightlifting
Boxing
Cricket
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dhanush and Jyoshna are Indian weightlifters who won bronze medals at the IWF World Youth Championships.

6.
Where did the first G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group meeting take place?
Patna
Gandhi Nagar
Jaipur
Bhopal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group meeting took place in Gandhinagar.

7.
Who has been appointed as the new captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for this season?
Virat Kohli
Nitish Rana
Sarabhjeet Singh
Suresh Raina
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have appointed Nitish Rana as their new captain for this season in the absence of regular skipper Shreyas Iyer.

8.
What is the estimated amount of wheat that the government expects to procure during the Rabi Marketing Season 2023-24?
341 lakh MT
141 lakh MT
941 lakh MT
741 lakh MT
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government estimates that over 341 lakh MT of wheat will be procured during the Rabi Marketing Season 2023-24.

9.
Which country has agreed to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) as a dialogue partner?
India
Saudi Arabia
Australia
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Saudi Arabia has agreed to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) as a dialogue partner.

10.
From which state/UT does Alia Mir, who was honoured with the Wildlife Conservation Award, belong?
Bihar
Jammu and Kashmir
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Alia Mir, a woman from Jammu and Kashmir, has been honoured with the Wildlife Conservation Award by the administration for her conservation efforts in the region.

11.
What is the target number of non-literates in the age group of 15 years and above to be covered by the New India Literacy Programme launched recently?
5 crore
8 crore
4 crore
1 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The New India Literacy Programme has been launched with the target of covering 5 crore non-literates in the age group of 15 years and above.

12.
How many schools across the country have been shortlisted by the Ministry of Education for its flagship Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI)?
2500
3000
9000
5000
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Education has shortlisted around 9,000 schools across the country for its flagship Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI).

13.
Which country's parliament has confirmed Humza Yousaf as the new First Minister?
Saudi Arabia
Scotland
Germany
Greece
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Scottish Parliament confirmed Humza Yousaf as the new First Minister. He becomes the youngest First Minister and the first Muslim leader of a government in western Europe.

14.
What is the total amount of India's exports this year, as stated by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on March 28th?
US$ 750 billion
US$ 850 billion
US$ 650 billion
US$ 700 billion
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's total exports have crossed US$ 750 billion this year, which is the highest ever, as per Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. This achievement has come in the 75th year of independence.

15.
How many railway stations have been identified by the Government under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme for the development of railway stations?
1100
1275
1300
2300
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government has identified 1275 railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme for the development of railway stations.

16.
At what amount per MBTU did the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board introduce the implementation of a Unified Tariff?
Rs 43.93
Rs 63.93
Rs 93.93
Rs 73.93
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board introduced the implementation of a Unified Tariff at Rs 73.93 per MBTU.

17.
According to the annual Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Report 2021-22, which sector has the highest estimated percentage distribution of female workers?
Agriculture
Electricity
Service
Education
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The annual Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Report 2021-22 states that the agriculture sector has the highest estimated percentage distribution of female workers.

18.
Which country has implemented landmark laws that require its biggest greenhouse gas polluters to reduce emissions or pay for carbon credits?
Australia
Japan
USA
Qatar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Australia has implemented landmark laws that require its biggest greenhouse gas polluters to reduce emissions or pay for carbon credits.

19.
Under the FAME Scheme Phase-2, how many public fast charging stations across the country has the Union government sanctioned for setting up?
7432
7000
8546
6500
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union government has sanctioned 800 crore rupees under the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME) Scheme Phase -2 for setting up 7432 public fast charging stations across the country.

20.
In which state will the Second Sherpa Meet under India’s G20 Presidency begin?
Madhya Pradesh
Kerala
Bihar
Goa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Second Sherpa Meet under India’s G20 Presidency will begin in Kumarakom, Kerala.