Current Affairs Quiz - March, 2023
TOP 20 MCQ
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1.Shivamogga Airport was recently inaugurated in which state/UT?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Karnataka
[C] Odisha
[D] West Bengal
Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
The Shivamogga Airport was recently inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi in Karnataka. During his visit, Prime Minister also laid foundation stone for two railway projects -Shikaripura-Ranebennur new Railway line and Koteganguru Railway coaching depot.
The Shivamogga Airport was built at a cost of Rs.450 crore. It will help boost the accessibility and connectivity of Shivamogga and other neighbouring areas in the Malnad region.
2.As per IMF, which country has the potential to contribute 15 per cent of the global growth in 2023?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] Brazil
[D] France
Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
As per the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, India has the potential to contribute 15 per cent of the global growth in 2023.
On the sidelines of the G20 meeting in Bengaluru, the IMF chief also said that India should completely focus on structural reforms, and make more opportunities for women. For FY 2023-24, IMF had projected 6.1 per cent GDP growth for India.
3.Dharoi wetland, where a bird survey was conducted recently, is located in which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Karnataka
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Kerala
Correct Answer: A [Gujarat]
Notes:
The second edition of the two-day Bird Survey Dharoi 2023 was recently conducted at the Dharoi wetland in Gujarat.
The wetland spreads over 107 square kilometres in north Gujarat. Dharoi reservoir was created by damming Sabarmati and Harnoi rivers in 1978 as a major irrigation scheme. The maiden Dharoi Bird Survey, 2022, recorded 193 species out of the 616 found in Gujarat.
4.Which state is set to get India’s first Marina?
[A] Kerala
[B] Odisha
[C] Karnataka
[D] Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer: C [Karnataka]
Notes:
Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has confirmed that Karnataka is set to get India’s first Marina which will be constructed in the Udupi district.
This project has been initiated to promote coastal tourism in the state. He was speaking at a function ‘Seven Wonders of Karnataka’ hosted under the Department of Tourism.
5.Which country announced to invest Rs 7,200 crores in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] China
[B] Japan
[C] Australia
[D] Germany
Correct Answer: B [Japan]
Notes:
During the Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2023 organised in Lucknow, Japan announced to invest Rs 7,200 crores in the state.
The Japanese company Hotel Management International Company Limited (HMI Group) decided to open hotels in 30 cities including Agra, Ayodhya, and Varanasi.
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6.Who has been awarded the 2023 Marconi Prize?
[A] Hari Balakrishnan
[B] Ranjan Gogoi
[C] Amitabh Bhachhan
[D] Raghuram Rajan
Correct Answer: A [Hari Balakrishnan]
Notes:
Computer scientist Hari Balakrishnan has been awarded the 2023 Marconi Prize. The Indian-origin MIT Professor has received the Marconi Prize for his fundamental discoveries in wired and wireless networking, mobile sensing, and distributed systems.
The Marconi Prize is awarded annually by the Marconi Society to innovators who have contributed to increasing digital inclusivity through advanced information and communications technology.
7.Which is the first US city to ban discrimination based on caste?
[A] New York
[B] Seattle
[C] Boston
[D] Los Angeles
Correct Answer: B [Seattle]
Notes:
Seattle has become the first US city to ban discrimination based on caste after a vote by the city council.
The caste system in India dates back over 3,000 years and divides Hindu society into rigid hierarchical groups. Similar bans on caste bias that have been introduced on the campuses of US universities in recent years.
8.‘VAIBHAV Fellowship Scheme’ which was launched recently, is associated with which field?
[A] Sports
[B] Research
[C] MSME
[D] Finance
Correct Answer: B [Research]
Notes:
On the occasion of National Science Day (February 28), the Indian Government launched the VAIBHAV Fellowship scheme for the Indian Diaspora abroad.
The newly launched scheme aims to improve the research capability of India’s higher education institutions. It will facilitate academic and research collaborations between the Indian higher education institutions and the top performing institutions from across the world.
9.Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC)’?
[A] Ministry of Finance
[B] Ministry of Electronics and IT
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Ministry of Defence
Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Electronics and IT]
Notes:
The Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar launched the Grievance Appellate Committee.
It is a faceless dispute resolution mechanism that makes digital platforms accountable to DigitalNagriks. The mechanism is an important part of the overall framework of making the internet Open, Safe, Trusted and the digital platforms accountable.
10.What is the name of the disorder of the autonomic nervous system characterized by a rapid rise in heart rate?
[A] ROTS
[B] POTS
[C] SOPS
[D] PORS
Correct Answer: B [POTS]
Notes:
The POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system characterized by a rapid rise in heart rate after standing up or lying down.
Research is being conducted to identify the relationship between the POTS and COVID-19. There are at least 1 million or more new POTS patients in the United States as a result of COVID.
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11.Which state/UT is the host of ‘B2B Global Conference & Expo on Traditional Medicine’?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Assam
[C] Odisha
[D] Kerala
Correct Answer: B [Assam]
Notes:
The first B2B Global Conference & Expo on Traditional Medicine under the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) will be hosted by Assam.
The event which seeks to promote traditional medicines at the global level. The event will be held in Guwahati.
12.Polystoechotes punctate, a giant Jurassic-era insect, has been rediscovered in which country?
[A] China
[B] USA
[C] Japan
[D] India
Correct Answer: B [USA]
Notes:
Polystoechotes punctate, which was thought to be extinct in the eastern United States, has been recently found at the US state of Arkansas.
It was rediscovered in 2012 after more than 5 decades. As per the researchers, the giant Jurassic-era insect may also be found in remote parts of the Ozark mountains.
13.‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan’ is an initiative launched by which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[D] Ministry of Rural Development and Entrepreneurship
Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment]
Notes:
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment’s flagship program, Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA), aims to raise awareness about substance abuse among youth in India.
It has a particular focus on higher education institutes, university campuses, schools, and community engagement. Recently, the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment and Brahma Kumaris inked a Memorandum of Understanding to make NMBA more effective and widespread.
14.The Draft Central Electricity Authority Regulations was issued recently to protect which species?
[A] One-horned Rhinos
[B] Great Indian Bustard
[C] Asian Elephant
[D] Asiatic Lion
Correct Answer: B [Great Indian Bustard]
Notes:
The Great Indian Bustard is one of the heaviest flying birds in the world, and is native to Indian subcontinent. The species is critically endangered due to habitat loss, hunting, and other human activities.
The Draft Central Electricity Authority (Construction of Electric Lines in Great Indian Bustard Area) Regulations, 2023 was issued to bring all electric lines of 33 kV and below passing via the Great Indian Bustard Area underground while those above 33 kV will be overhead lines with bird flight diverts.
15.The ‘Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM)’ is produced at which organisation?
[A] BHEL
[B] HAL
[C] BDL
[D] SAIL
Correct Answer: C [BDL]
Notes:
The Indian Navy conducted a successful test-firing of a Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) from INS Visakhapatnam frontline warship.
The MRSAM has been jointly developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI) and produced at Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL).
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16.Which term refers to areas situated beyond 200 nautical miles from coastal countries’ exclusive economic zones?
[A] Ultra-nautical Seas
[B] High Seas
[C] Forced Seas
[D] Magical Seas
Correct Answer: B [High Seas]
Notes:
The High seas are areas situated beyond 200 nautical miles from coastal countries’ exclusive economic zones. They are facing various threats such as overfishing, illegal fishing, mining, pollution, habitat loss, and climate change.
After almost two decades of negotiations, countries have reached an agreement on ‘High Seas treaty’ to protect and sustainably use marine biodiversity beyond national boundaries in the high seas.
17.‘Ram Chandra Paudel’ has been elected as the new President of which country?
[A] Myanmar
[B] Nepal
[C] Singapore
[D] Thailand
Correct Answer: B [Nepal]
Notes:
Nepali Congress’ Senior leader Ram Chandra Paudel has been elected the new President of Nepal. In the voting which took place recently, Poudel was elected to the post with 33,802 votes.
The President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of the members of the Federal Parliament (House of Representatives and the National Assembly) and the Provincial Assembly.
18.Which space agency has recently proposed the need for a lunar time zone?
[A] NASA
[B] ESA
[C] ISRO
[D] JAXA
Correct Answer: B [ESA]
Notes:
The European Space Agency (ESA) has recently proposed the need for a lunar time zone. It has called for an international coordination and consensus to establish it.
Moon Time Zone has been proposed for establishing a universal timekeeping system that will simplify communication and coordination among different lunar missions.
19.Chabahar Port is a seaport located in which country?
[A] Iran
[B] UAE
[C] Saudi Arabia
[D] Israel
Correct Answer: A [Iran]
Notes:
Chabahar Port is a seaport located in southeastern Iran on the Gulf of Oman. It is the only oceanic port in Iran.
India has announced that it would deliver 20,000 metric tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan via the Chabahar Port in Iran. The shipment will be sent in partnership with the UN World Food Programme.
20.Scientists from which country developed a new conductive polymer coating called HOS-PFM?
[A] India
[B] USA
[C] China
[D] Japan
Correct Answer: B [USA]
Notes:
Scientists at Berkeley Lab, USA have developed a new conductive polymer coating called HOS-PFM that could potentially enable longer-lasting and more powerful lithium-ion batteries for electric cars. The coating is designed to conduct both electrons and ions simultaneously, leading to increased battery stability, high charge/discharge rates and longer battery life.
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