Current Affairs Quiz - March, 2021
41. Divyansh Singh Panwar and Elavenil Valarivan, who were in the news recently, are associated with which sports?
[A] Tennis
[B] Shooting
[C] Athletics
[D] Table Tennis
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Correct Answer: B [Shooting]
Notes:
India’s young shooters Divyansh Singh Panwar and Elavenil Valarivan won the gold medal in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event at the ISSF World Cup, which is being held in Delhi.
Another Indian shooter Ganemat Sekhon won the bronze medal in the women’s Skeet event. Earlier, the Indian women and men’s teams won gold medals in the 10m Air Pistol events at the ongoing ISSF World Cup being held in New Delhi.
42. When is the World Down Syndrome Day observed every year?
[A] March 1
[B] March 10
[C] March 15
[D] March 21
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Correct Answer: D [March 21]
Notes:
Every year on the 21st of March, the World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is observed by the United Nations. This day is observed to create awareness regarding Down syndrome. This day was first observed by the UN in 2012.
This date has been chosen since it depicts the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.
43. Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said, the recipient of Gandhi Peace Prize 2019, was the head of which country?
[A] Kuwait
[B] UAE
[C] Oman
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: C [Oman]
Notes:
India announced that the Gandhi Peace Prize for 2019 and 2020 will be conferred on late Omani Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said and Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman respectively.
The leaders have been selected for their contributions to social and political transformation through non-violent methods. Though the selection procedure does not include posthumous method, this time a social exemption was made.
44. The Purvanchal Festival “Maati” is celebrated in which Indian state/UT?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Bihar
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Jammu & Kashmir
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Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]
Notes:
To celebrate the spirit of Purvanchal and the people living in Delhi-NCR, an initiative called “Maati” was launched in the year 2018 in New Delhi.
This year, the 4th edition of the Purvanchal Festival “Maati” was celebrated in New Delhi. The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha participated in the festival.
45. Which organisation has relaxed the norms for valuing AT1 bonds in India?
[A] RBI
[B] NSE
[C] SEBI
[D] BSE
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Correct Answer: C [SEBI]
Notes:
Recently, the market regulator SEBI (Securities and Exchange Bureau of India) has relaxed the norms relating to valuation of Basel III AT-1 bonds.
The deemed residual maturity of Basel III AT-1 bonds will be 10 years until March 31, 2022. SEBI has increased it to 20 years from April 1, 2022 to September 2022. From April 2023, the residual maturity will become 100 years from the date of issuance of the bond.
46. Who are the heads of two high level task forces formed by the Government of India to lay roadmaps for enforcement of contracts and conciliation mechanisms?
[A] Narendra Modi and Rajnath Singh
[B] Nirmala Sitaraman and Amit Shah
[C] Rajiv Kumar and Amitabh Kant
[D] YM Deosthalee and Urjit Patel
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Correct Answer: C [Rajiv Kumar and Amitabh Kant]
Notes:
The Government of India has set up two high-level task forces to lay roadmap for enforcement of contracts and conciliation mechanisms respectively.
One of the task force is headed by NITI Aayog vice chairman Rajiv Kumar and the other is being chaired by the NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant. These task forces are aimed to fast-track implementation of infra development in the country.
47. What is the name of the new scheme launched by the Power Ministry to provide LED bulbs at cheap prices?
[A] ATAL Jyoti
[B] Gram Ujala
[C] SAUBHAGYA
[D] BHIM Jyoti
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Correct Answer: B [Gram Ujala]
Notes:
Power and New and renewable energy Minister Raj Kumar Singh recently launched the Gram Ujala scheme in Varanasi. The scheme provides the world’s cheapest LED bulbs in rural areas at ₹10.
Earlier this week, the Minister launched the Gram Ujala scheme in Bihar. It ptovides LED bulbs at Rs 10, in exchange for working condition old incandescent lamps. Each household will get up to 5 LEDs.
48. Union Cabinet has approved MoU between UPSC of India and its counterpart in which country?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Afghanistan
[D] Pakistan
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Correct Answer: C [Afghanistan]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet has approved signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) of India and Independent Administrative Reforms and Civil Services Commission (IARCSC) of Afghanistan.
This MoU is aimed to share experience, expertise between the two agencies in recruitment of civil servants.
49. ‘Roadmap for the Promotion of India as MICE Destination in Khajuraho’ was launched recently. What is ‘MICE’?
[A] MoUs, Information, Communication and Exhibitions
[B] Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions
[C] MoUs, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions
[D] Meetings, Incentives, Communication and Exhibitions
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Correct Answer: B [Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions]
Notes:
‘MICE’ stands for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions. “MICE Roadshow Meet in India” Brand has been launched in Madhya Pradesh.
The MoS for Tourism and Culture along with the state Chief Minister also launched the Roadmap for the Promotion of India as MICE Destination in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. ‘Chhatrasal Convention Centre’ at Khajuraho, developed under Swadesh Darshan Scheme was also inaugurated.
50. Which Ministry has invited applications for Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Culture
[C] Ministry of Information Technology
[D] Ministry of Skill Development
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Correct Answer: D [Ministry of Skill Development]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has invited applications for Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship. This has been made in association with 9 Indian Institute of Management (IIMs).
It is a 2-year program consisting of both classroom events at IIMs and an opportunity to promote skill planning and development in district economies.
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