Current Affairs Quiz - March 2022

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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an international organization, which seeks to promote peaceful use of nuclear energy, and to inhibit its use for nuclear weapons. It is headquartered at Vienna.
The IAEA’s 35-nation Board of Governors has called for an emergency meeting about Ukraine. Board members Canada and Poland called the meeting at the request of Ukraine, which is not on the Board.

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Rafael Nadal defeated Cameron Norris 6-4, 6-4 to win the Mexican Open 2022. He also extended his best-ever start of his career at 15-0 as he won his 91st ATP title.
Nadal won his third title in 2022, including the Australian Open for his record 21st Grand Slam singles title. At present, he is three victories from tying Ivan Lendl’s total of 94 for third place for most championships in Open Era. Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103) are at first 2 places.

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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) of the United Nations released the second part of its Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) ‘Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability’.
It was also called an “Atlas of human suffering”, as per the UN Head. The report was compiled by 270 authors from 67 countries. As per the report, Cities which house more than half of the world’s population — are at the highest risk from climate change.

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“Ungalil Oruvan” (One Among You) is the autobiography of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin. It was recently released by Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi.
The event was attended by National Conference leader Omar Abdullah, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Bihar Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav.

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Delhi police recently launched three new digital initiatives – Anubhuti, a QR code-based feedback system, a refurbished Delhi Police website and e-Chittha portal.
They were launched by Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana. The Delhi Police is also exploring a Robocop, which was shown during the launch event. Anubhuti feedback management system will establish a two-way communication with the public.

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C-17 Globemaster of the Indian Navy took off for Romania to bring back Indians under Operation Ganga. The flights under the operation have also been increased.
Three more Indian Air Force aircraft are scheduled to visit Poland, Hungary and Romania. Four Ministers are deployed by the Government of India as ‘special envoys’ to oversee the evacuation process of Indian nationals in Ukraine’s neighbouring countries.

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According to the 1936 Montreux Convention, Turkey has control over both the Bosporus and Dardanelles straits. These straits, also known as the Turkish Straits connect the Aegean Sea and the Black Sea via the Sea of Marmara. It is the only passage through which the Black Sea ports can access the Mediterranean Sea.
Turkey is set to implement the convention, which would allow them to limit the movement of Russian warships between the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea.

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The Union government has allowed manufacture and import of machine-made polyester national flags by amending the 2002 Flag Code of India.
The rules earlier permitted only flags made by “hand-spun and hand woven wool or cotton or silk khadi bunting”. The import of machine-made flags was banned in 2019.

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Thermobaric munitions are also known as ‘Fuel-air explosive devices’ or ‘Vacuum bombs’. They create an oxygen-eating fireball followed by a shockwave and are far more powerful than most other conventional weapon.
Unlike Cluster ammunition, they are not explicitly prohibited for use against military targets. They are generally deployed as rockets or bombs, and they work by releasing fuel and explosive charges.

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The Tourism Department of Rajasthan is set to host the three-day Holi festival “Braj Holi Mahotsav” from March 12 to 14 in the state.
The celebration events would be held in Bharatpur, Deeg and Kaman cities. The celebration is aimed to entertain tourists of all ages with the colours, local sports, traditional dance and music.