Current Affairs Quiz - March, 2021
11. National Science Day is being observed in India, to commemorate the discovery of which scientist?
[A] Jagdish Chandra Bose
[B] C V Raman
[C] Srinivasa Ramanujan
[D] Homi J Bhabha
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Correct Answer: B [C V Raman]
Notes:
National Science Day is being observed in India every year on 28th of February to commemorate the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’.
On the same day, CV Raman announced the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’ and he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1930. The theme for National Science Day 2021 is ‘Future of Science and Technology and Innovation: Impact on Education Skills and Work.
12. India has donated a ‘Digital cobalt therapy machine’ developed by BARC, to which country?
[A] Mauritius
[B] Madagascar
[C] Myanmar
[D] Maldives
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Correct Answer: B [Madagascar]
Notes:
India has donated an advanced ‘Digital cobalt therapy machine’ for cancer treatment, developed by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, to the island nation of Madagascar.
‘Bhabhatron-II’, the telecobalt machine was recently inaugurated in Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar by the country’s President Andry Rajoelina. It is one of the few countries that have received the Bhabhatron-II radio therapy machine from India.
13. Which company has made first ever PC using plastic waste in ocean?
[A] HP
[B] Dell
[C] Intel
[D] Sony
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Correct Answer: A [HP]
Notes:
The leading computer manufacturer HP, has made its first ever personal computer using plastic found in oceans.
The company’s Pavilion 13, Pavilion 14, and Pavilion 15 series of laptops have been manufactured using ocean plastic wastes materials. The company estimates that nearly 92,000 plastic bottles are pulled out of the oceans to manufacture these computers
14. Which state is set to host the Indian women’s League (IWL)?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: D [Odisha]
Notes:
This year’s Indian Women’s League (IWL) will be hosted by the state of Odisha.
IWL is a top division women’s professional football league in India, which is conducted by All India Football Federation (AIFF). It was first played with 6 teams in Delhi. The last such season was the 4th IWL played with 12 teams in Bangalore.
15. Which organisation has released the NDC Synthesis Report?
[A] FAO
[B] WHO
[C] UNFCCC
[D] UNICEF
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Correct Answer: C [UNFCCC]
Notes:
The NDC (Nationally Determined Contribution) synthesis report has been prepared and released by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It has been prepared in response to the requests from COP 21.
This report comes ahead of the COP 26 scheduled to be held in the year 2021.
16. Which country is the host of the multinational Exercise Desert Flag?
[A] UAE
[B] US
[C] UK
[D] France
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Correct Answer: A [UAE]
Notes:
Exercise Desert Flag is a multinational exercise, which is to be held in the United Arab Emirates. Ten countries are to take part in this exercise including India, France and the U.S. This exercise will be held for three weeks this month.
This semi-annual exercise will involve multiple, intensive air combat sorties. IAF’s Su-30-MKI and C-17s fighter jets took off recently to participate in this exercise.
17. When is the ‘Zero Discrimination Day’ observed annually across the world?
[A] March 1
[B] March 2
[C] March 3
[D] March 4
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Correct Answer: A [March 1]
Notes:
The ‘Zero Discrimination Day’ is observed annually across the world on March 1, by UNAIDS. The day was first celebrated on March 1, 2014.
This year, UNAIDS is focussing on the urgent need to take action to end the inequalities remaining in the world.The symbol for Zero Discrimination Day is the butterfly.
18. Which strategy has recently been launched with the objective of revamping the Indian maritime sector?
[A] Maritime India Vision 2030
[B] Maritime India Vision 2032
[C] Maritime India Vision 2035
[D] Maritime India Vision 2040
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Correct Answer: A [Maritime India Vision 2030]
Notes:
Maritime India Vision 2030 is a 10-year strategy with the objective of revamping the Indian maritime sector. It seeks to attract Rs.3 lakh crore investment and generate employment for 20 lakh individuals.
The plan also seeks to augment the annual revenue potential worth Rs.20,000 crore from major ports.
19. Which organisation has released the report named ‘World Report on Hearing’?
[A] WHO
[B] FAO
[C] IMF
[D] ADB
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Correct Answer: A [WHO]
Notes:
The World Health Organisation (WHO) released the first World Report on Hearing recently. It was launched ahead of World Hearing Day on March 3.
As per the report, nearly 2.5 billion people worldwide, which is almost 1 in 4 people, will be living with some degree of hearing loss by 2050. The report also warns that at least 700 million of these people will require access to hearing care and rehabilitation services.
20. Where is the headquarters of ICRISAT situated?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Chennai
[C] Mumbai
[D] Bangalore
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Correct Answer: A [Hyderabad]
Notes:
The International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is an international organisation involved in agricultural research for rural development.
Its headquarters is located at Patancheru, Hyderabad. It was recently roped in by the Odisha government for providing capacity-building initiatives for the state’s Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups via OPELIP scheme.
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