Current Affairs Quiz - March 2022

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National Science Day is celebrated on February 28 in India to recognise the contributions of scientists towards the development of the country
In 1928, Indian Physicist CV Raman made an important discovery in the field of spectroscopy which was named the Raman Effect. The theme of National Science Day 2022 is ‘Integrated Approach in Science and Technology for Sustainable Future’.

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Road Transport and Highways Ministry notified ‘Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme’. It shall come into force from April 1, 2022.
As per the scheme, the compensation to the kin of hit-and-run victims will be increased to Rs 2 lakh in case of death from April 1 (from 25000). The compensation to a person sustaining grievous injuries in a hit-and-run case will increase to Rs 50,000 from Rs 12,500.

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A special logo has been unveiled to commemorate 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Belgium.
Belgium was among the first European countries to have bilateral relations with India. The logo is a peacock with national flags of both the nationals. The Belgian Royal family has led the economic delegations to India.

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The Indian Navy conducted ‘Operational Demonstration’ at Visakhapatnam and a colourful International City Parade. It showcased various operations including special operations and sky diving, rescue operations and fly-past by naval aircraft.
The event was conducted as part of the ongoing Multilateral Exercise MILAN 22. Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh YS Jagan Mohan Reddy was the Chief Guest for the event.

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Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), under the aegis of Department of Pharmaceuticals is set to celebrate the Jan Aushadhi Diwas Week, with the main event on March 7. The theme of 4th Janaushadhi Diwas is “Jan Aushadhi-Jan Upyogi”.
PM Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana ensures easy reach of affordable medicine to the people in every district. The Government has set a target to increase the number of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) to 10,500 by the end of March 2025.

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‘International Women’s Day’ was officially recognized by the United Nations in 1977. International Women’s Day is celebrated in many countries, to recognise women for their achievement and create awareness about their rights.
This International Women’s Day, the campaign of UN is “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”. Another campaign of International Women’s Day is ‘Break the Bias’.

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Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) commemorated its 20th Foundation Day by organising the National Innovation Conclave on Low Carbon Technologies.
Facility for Low Carbon Technology Deployment (FLCTD) is a project financed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) in association with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE).

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Every year, the Zero Discrimination Day is observed on March 1, to celebrate the right of everyone to live a full and productive life with dignity.
This year, the theme of ‘Zero Discrimination Day’ is “Remove laws that harm, create laws that empower”. This year, UNAIDS is highlighting the urgent need to take action against discriminatory laws prevalent across the world.

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Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the 3rd edition of ‘NIC Tech Conclave 2022’.
NIC has been organizing Tech Conclave focused on Emerging Technologies applicable in e- Governance. The Theme for Tech Conclave this year is “Next Gen Technologies for Digital Government”.

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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.