Current Affairs Quiz - March, 2023
41. Which Indian armed force is organising the maritime awareness coastal motor car expedition “Sam No Varunah”?
[A] Indian Air Force
[B] Indian Army
[C] Indian Navy
[D] Indian Coast Guard
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Correct Answer: C [Indian Navy]
Notes:
‘Sam No Varunah’ Coastal Car Rally will be organized by the Indian Navy and the Navy Welfare and Wellness Association (NWWA).
The maritime awareness coastal motor car expedition “Sam No Varunah”, planned over 25 days, will cover around 7,500 Km, passing through all coastal states. Mahindra Auto will be providing a fleet of 12 vehicles for the rally, with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd as fuel partner, and Mastercard India as a sponsor.
42. Asia’s largest 4-meter International Liquid Mirror Telescope was launched in which state?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Assam
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: A [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
Asia’s largest 4-meter International Liquid Mirror Telescope (ILMT) was launched recently at Devasthal in Uttarakhand.
The ILMT was inaugurated recently in Aryabhatt Research Institute of Observational Sciences. ILMT is the first liquid mirror telescope designed exclusively for astronomical observations and is the first optical survey telescope in India.
43. When is the ‘World Meteorological Day’ observed?
[A] March 21
[B] March 23
[C] March 25
[D] March 27
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Correct Answer: B [March 23]
Notes:
World Meteorological Day is observed on March 23. It marks the day when the Convention establishing the World Meteorological Organization came into force in 1950.
The theme of the ‘World Meteorological Day 2023’ is ‘the Future of Weather, Climate and Water across Generations’.
44. Union Ministry of Defence entered a contract with which institution for supply of this MPR ‘Arudhra’ Radar?
[A] ISRO
[B] DRDO
[C] HAL
[D] BEL
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Correct Answer: D [BEL]
Notes:
Medium Power Radar ‘Arudhra’ is a 4D multi-function phased array radar developed by DRDO and manufactured by BEL (Bharat Electronics Limited).
The Union Ministry of Defence recently entered into a contract with the BEL for the supply of this radar to the IAF.
45. When was the ‘Project Tiger’ launched in India?
[A] 1953
[B] 1973
[C] 1993
[D] 2003
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Correct Answer: B [1973]
Notes:
Project Tiger will complete 50 years in 2023. It was launched in 1973 in Corbett National Park to conserve tiger population in India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate three-day mega event in Mysuru to mark 50 years of Project Tiger.
46. Which Union Ministry implements the ‘Scheme of Scholarship and Fellowship for Promotion of Art and Culture’?
[A] Ministry of Tourism
[B] Ministry of Culture
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Ministry of External Affairs
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Culture]
Notes:
The Ministry of Culture is implementing a Scheme by the name of ‘Scheme of Scholarship and Fellowship for Promotion of Art and Culture’ to protect all genres of artists including folk song artists.
It consists of 3 components including (i) Award of Scholarships to Young Artists in Different Cultural Fields (SYA), (ii) Award of Senior/Junior Fellowships to outstanding persons in different cultural fields and (iii) Award of Tagore National Fellowship for cultural research (TNFCR).
47. Mahim Fort, which was seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] New Delhi
[C] Gujarat
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Mahim Fort is situated in the Mahim Bay in Mumbai, Maharashtra. This 800-year-old fort is currently being developed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) as a tourist destination.
As per BMC, the descendants of King Bimbdev, who established his kingdom Mahikawati in ‘Aparant’ or north Konkan belt of Maharashtra, built the fort between 1140 and 1241.
48. Which country test-fired ‘P-270 Moskit Missile’?
[A] Russia
[B] China
[C] Japan
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: A [Russia]
Notes:
The P-270 Moskit missile is a Soviet-era medium-range supersonic missile that can neutralize a ship within the range of up to 120 km.
Russia’s Navy has test fired supersonic antiship missiles at a mock target in the Sea of Japan.
49. IMF approved around USD 3 billion bailout plan for which country?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Vietnam
[C] Afghanistan
[D] Iran
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Correct Answer: A [Sri Lanka]
Notes:
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) executive board approved a nearly USD 3 billion bailout plan for Sri Lanka recently.
Of the total amount about USD 333 million was to be disbursed immediately to alleviate the country’s humanitarian crisis.
50. Which state/UT recently released the ‘Lake Development Programme’?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Telangana
[C] Odisha
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Telangana]
Notes:
Lake Development Programme was launched recently by the Telangana government. It aims to rejuvenate and develop 50 water bodies in and around Hyderabad.
Of the 50 lakes, 25 are in Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) limits and the remaining 25 in Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) limits.
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