Current Affairs Quiz - March, 2023
1. MRSAM weapon system has been developed by which organisation?
[A] HAL
[B] BEL
[C] DRDO
[D] ISRO
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Correct Answer: C [DRDO]
Notes:
The first Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) Regiment is being raised to enhance the Indian Army’s air defence and capacity development along the Northern Borders.
This regiment is equipped with the MRSAM weapon system, which has been indigenously developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
2. Elephant Conservation Network (ECN) has been recently formed in which state/UT?
[A] Assam
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Kerala
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: A [Assam]
Notes:
Assam-based non-profit organization Aaranyak has formed a network of local communities called the Elephant Conservation Network (ECN).
The network has been formed to tackle the issue of human-elephant conflict (HEC) in Assam. Seven ECNs have been formed, involving village youths who have been educated about elephant ecology and behavior, and effective mitigation measures.
3. Which state is the host of the ‘Global Responsible Tourism Summit’?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Kerala
[C] Goa
[D] Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
Kerala entered into an agreement with UN Women, to boost women-friendly activities in the State’s tourism sector. It was signed during the first-ever Global Responsible Tourism Summit in Kumarakom, Kerala.
A memorandum of understanding agreed to work towards promoting gender-inclusive tourism sites in the State. It seeks to provide training stakeholders who include young representatives and civil organisations.
4. The Centre has approved the Quality Control Order (QCO) for mandatory certification of which product recently?
[A] Jute
[B] Cotton
[C] Paper
[D] Millets
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Correct Answer: B [Cotton]
Notes:
The Centre has approved the Quality Control Order (QCO) for mandatory certification of cotton bales.
The compulsory requirement of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for cotton bales sold in India is expected to check imports of substandard cotton and ensure domestic cotton meets certain minimum quality parameters, as per the Textiles Ministry.
5. Which country’s Prime Minister is the Chief Guest of 8th Edition of the Raisina Dialogue?
[A] UAE
[B] Italy
[C] Australia
[D] France
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Correct Answer: B [Italy]
Notes:
The 8th Edition of the Raisina Dialogue is India’s flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-strategy. It is organized by the Ministry of External Affairs in collaboration with Observer Research Foundation.
Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni joined the inaugural session as the Chief Guest. The theme of the 2023 Edition of Dialogue is “Provocation, Uncertainty, Turbulence: Lighthouse in the Tempest.
6. Dibang Multipurpose Project, India’s largest-ever hydropower project, is being set up in which state?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Sikkim
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: B [Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
Dibang Hydropower Project, which was approved by the Central Government recently, is India’s largest-ever hydropower project.
It is being set up close to China’s border on the Dibang River, in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lower Dibang Valley District. This project will be developed by National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) with an estimated cost of 319 billion INR.
7. When is the ‘National Science Day’ celebrated every year?
[A] February 21
[B] February 24
[C] February 28
[D] March 3
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Correct Answer: C [February 28]
Notes:
National Science Day is celebrated in India on February 28th every year to mark the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman.
It was observed for the first time in 1987. The day celebrates the contributions of scientists and creates awareness about the importance of science in everyday life. This discovery of Raman Scattering won Raman the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930, making him the first Indian to receive a Nobel Prize in a scientific field.
8. Which country lifted the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Trophy in 2023?
[A] India
[B] South Africa
[C] Australia
[D] England
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Correct Answer: C [Australia]
Notes:
In Women’s Cricket, Australia lifted the ICC T20 World Cup Trophy for the sixth time. In the Final match, they defeated South Africa by 19 runs in Cape Town.
Australia posted 156 for 6 in 20 overs while Beth Mooneyc scored an unbeaten 74 runs for Australia.
9. ‘International Health Regulations’ are associated with which institution?
[A] UNICEF
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] WHO
[D] Johns Hopkins University
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Correct Answer: C [WHO]
Notes:
The first round of negotiations concerning the amendments to the WHO International Health Regulations 2005 concluded recently.
More than 300 suggested changes were proposed for this document. The International Health Regulations 2005 is being implemented by 196 countries across the world. It is the binding instrument of international law that entered into force in 2007.
10. Which institutions released the report titled ‘More than a billion reasons: The urgent need to build universal social protection’?
[A] World Bank- ILO
[B] UNICEF- ILO
[C] UNESCO- ILO
[D] World Bank – UNICEF
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Correct Answer: B [UNICEF- ILO]
Notes:
A report titled “More than a billion reasons: The urgent need to build universal social protection” was released recently by the International Labour Organization and UNICEF.
It revealed that only 26.4% of children between the ages of 0 and 15 are protected by social welfare programs. The report also found that 1.77 billion children aged 0 to 18 years do not have access to child or family cash benefits.
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