Monthly Current Affairs Quiz - March, 2020
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1. Which state recently passed resolution to conduct a caste-based census in the state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Bihar
[C] West Bengal
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Bihar]
Notes:
The Bihar Legislative Assembly recently passed a resolution to conduct a caste-based census in the state. The chief minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar proposed a caste-based census in the Assembly and it was passed unanimously.
The Speaker of the state assembly announced that the proposal has been passed and the resolution would be sent to the central government.
2. The first ‘India Protein Day’ is celebrated on which year?
[A] 2015
[B] 2017
[C] 2019
[D] 2020
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Correct Answer: D [2020]
Notes:
A national-level public health initiative, ‘Right To Protein’ has launched India’s first ‘Protein Day’ on February 27, 2020.
The day is observed to raise awareness about the nutritional benefits of protein. February 27 is celebrated as 1Protein Day by some other countries as well. This year, the theme of the day is selected as ‘Protein Mein Kya Hai?’, to create awareness about the protein consumption.
3. Indian Railways recently launched its first ‘Restaurant on Wheels’ at Asansol Railway station. The station is located in which state?
[A] Bihar
[B] West Bengal
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: B [West Bengal]
Notes:
Indian Railways recently launched its first ‘Restaurant on Wheels’ at Asansol Railway station, located in the state of West Bengal.
The restaurant, which is to serve both the passengers and general public, is developed by refurbishing two over aged MEMU coaches. This addition in infrastructure is expected to generate non-fare revenue earnings of approximately Rs 50 lakhs in the next five years.
4. The biggest explosion seen in the universe since the Big Bang have recently been discovered using the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT). Where is the GMRT located?
[A] Cochin
[B] Pune
[C] Thiruvananthapuram
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: B [Pune]
Notes:
The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) is an array of radio telescopes, located in Pune. It is operated by the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, under the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai.
Recently, this is one of the four telescopes, through which the biggest explosion seen in the universe since the Big Bang, have recently been discovered. The newly discovered blast released five times more energy than the previous most massive explosion. The other telescopes are from NASA, Europe and Australia.
5. What is the name of the recently launched scheme that aims to provide nutritional support to pregnant women and adolescent girls?
[A] Pradhan Mantri Suposhit Yojana
[B] Suposhit Maa Abhiyan
[C] Suposhit Janani Yojana
[D] Suposhit Beti Abhiyan
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Correct Answer: B [Suposhit Maa Abhiyan]
Notes:
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla recently launched “Suposhit Maa Abhiyan”, that aims to provide nutritional support to pregnant women and adolescent girls.
The scheme was launched in Kota, Rajasthan which is also the Speaker’s parliamentary constituency. Union Minister of Women and Child Development Smriti Irani also attended the launch programme.
6. The Exhibition named “EKAM Fest” is organised by which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of MSME
[B] Ministry of Social Justice& Empowerment
[C] Ministry of Textiles
[D] Ministry of Steel
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Social Justice& Empowerment]
Notes:
A 7-day Exhibition and fair named “EKAM Fest” organized by National Handicapped Finance Development Corporation (NHFDC) under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment recently began in New Delhi.
The EKAM Fest is open for public from 2nd March to 9th March, 2020. More than 82 Differently-abled men and women from 17 States/ UTs have showcased their products at the EKAM Fest event. NHFDC has launched several initiatives in the fest including: NHFDC Swavalamban Kendra, Safe Cabs in Delhi and Indore Safe Drinking Water E Carts.
7. The mobile application ‘Humsafar’, which was in news recently, is associated with which service?
[A] Ride-hailing
[B] Door Delivery of Fuel
[C] Door-Delivery of Medicines
[D] Booking Flight tickets
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Correct Answer: B [Door Delivery of Fuel]
Notes:
The Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar recently launched the mobile application named ‘Humsafar’. The app is launched with an objective of delivering fuel at the door-steps of Housing societies, hotels and hospitals in the National capital region.
The app will ensure the delivery of fuel to other bulk buyers of diesel in various NCR cities. This step would curb the unsafe practices of transporting fuel in the city.
8. Pekka Lundmark has been selected as the next President and CEO of global consumer electronics company?
[A] Samsung
[B] Nokia
[C] Huawei
[D] Motorola
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Correct Answer: B [Nokia]
Notes:
Leading Telecom and consumer electronics company Nokia announced that its board of directors has appointed Pekka Lundmark as the next President and CEO to succeed Rajeev Suri.
Rajeev Suri is to step down from his current role on August 31, 2020 and remain as an advisor to the Nokia board till January 1, 2021. Pekka Lundmark is set to take charge from September 2020 and will be based in Espoo, Finland.
9. Which is the parent agency of National Physical Laboratory, which recently developed a security ink to curb fake printing of currency notes?
[A] Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
[B] Defence Research and Development Organisation
[C] Indian Space Research Organisation
[D] Indian Institute of Science
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Correct Answer: A [Council of Scientific and Industrial Research]
Notes:
Scientists from National Physical Laboratory have discovered a security ink which can prevent fake printing of critical documents such as passports and counterfeiting of currency notes.
National Physical Laboratory functions under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, has recently developed a security ink which glows in red and green colours when illuminated by two different sources.
10. Which state government has announced to provide a financial assistance to the farmers for keeping stray cattle at their homes?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Haryana
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: C [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath recently announced that the government has decided to provide a financial assistance of Rs 900 per month to those farmers who are ready to keep stray cattle at their houses and provide a shelter to them.
The state government of Uttar Pradesh also announced that it has decided to build shelters for stray cattle in the state.
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