Q1: In which country Yellowstone National Park is located?
a) Australia
b) Ukraine
c) Russia
d) USA
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Solution: option d.)
Yellowstone National Park is an American national park located in the western United States, largely in the northwest corner of Wyoming and extending into Montana and Idaho. It was established by the 42nd U.S. Congress with the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act and signed into law by President Ulysses S.
Q2: Which company has recently concluded the first cohort of its Startup
Accelerator Program for Indian Female Entrepreneurs?
a) Microsoft Corporation
b) Google
c) Wipro Limited
d) Infosys Limited
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Solution: option b.)
Tech major Google has concluded the first cohort of its accelerator for Indian female entrepreneurs. The company launched its first edition of ‘Google For Startups Accelerator–India Women Founders’, a three-month programme, last year.
In the first batch, which had 20 participants, the programme focused on topics such as access to networks and capital, challenges around hiring, and mentorship, among others.
The company said the programme also helped the participants by providing “actionable inputs on technology, product, UX (user experience) and growth”.
Q3: When was the 5th Jan Aushadhi Diwas observed across India with the theme of “Jan Aushadhi-Jan Upyogi”?
a) 4th March 2023
b) 8th March 2023
c) 5th March 2023
d) 7th March 2023
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Solution: option d.)
Every year on March 7, India celebrates Jan Aushadhi Diwas. The event is a week-long affair which began on March 1 and will end today, March 7, 2022. The word ‘Aushadhi’ means medicine in English and the day is marked by the organization of several activities across the country, including health camps. It is organized each year to create awareness about the use of generic medicines. The event is an initiative by the Department of Pharmaceuticals which functions under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
History:
On March 7, 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the day would be celebrated as Jan Aushadhi Diwas each year. The second Jan Aushadhi Diwas was celebrated on March 7, 2020, with the participation of 5,695 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras (PMBJK).
Theme:
The theme of the fourth-anniversary celebrations of Jan Aushadhi Diwas this year is ‘Jan Aushadhi-Jan Upyogi’. The Government of India has set itself a target of setting up about 10,500 PMBJKs across the country by the seventh anniversary of the celebration of the day in March 2025.
Q4: Who made history by becoming Nagaland’s 1st woman Minister?
a) Salhoutuonuo Kruse
b) Manuela Roka Botey
c) Stephanie McMahon
d) Shiva Chauhan
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Solution: option a.)
Salhoutonou Kruse won the election in Nagaland, thereby creating a history of the first-even woman being elected to the state assembly. Winning by a margin of seven votes, Salhoutonou will be the first woman minister to hold the position in the state cabinet. Hekani Jakhalu was also elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) along with Salhoutonou. With this victory, they made history as the first two female lawmakers in Nagaland’s 60 years as a state.
Q5: Which country opened a military base in Northern Norway?
a) Israel
b) Russia
c) UK
d) USA
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Solution: option c.)
The UK on Wednesday announced the opening of a military base in the far north of Norway to strengthen NATO’s capabilities in the Arctic amid concerns following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The newly established Norwegian site, called Camp Viking, will serve as a hub for Royal Marines Commandos, said Britain’s Royal Navy.
It described the troops as “the tip of the Arctic spear” and “the unit the UK turns to when it needs troops able to fight in cold weather extremes.
Norway Capital: Oslo
Norway Currency: Crown
Q6: Which company signed an agreement with KEL for the research and development of the Lightweight Bailey Bridge?
a) HAL
b) BHEL
c) L&T
d) GRSE
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Solution: option d.)
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Kerala Electrical and Allied Engineering Company (KEL) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the research and development of a lightweight Bailey bridge with a carbon fibre composite deck.
KEL will also design and develop dry-type transformers, alternators, and suspension bridges for the shipbuilder, according to specifications set by the Navy, said KEL sources. The agreement was signed on Friday in the presence of Industries Minister P. Rajeeve.
Q7: “Kidney Health for All “- Preparing for the unexpected, and supporting the vulnerable is the theme of World Kidney Day .it was observed on?
a) 9 March
b) 8 March
c) 7 March
d) 10 March
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Solution: option a.)
World Kidney Day is a worldwide health awareness campaign that is observed every year on the second Thursday of March.
It is a joint effort by the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations – World Kidney Alliance (IFKF-WKA). The day has been observed every year since 2006 and is significant as it provides for the advocacy of good kidney health for all.
Q8: NAME THE PERSONALITY WHO HAS RECENTLY (IN MARCH ‘23) BEEN SWORN IN AS THE CHIEF MINISTER (CM) OF TRIPURA FOR THE 2ND TERM.
a) Manik Sarkar
b) Pranajit Singha Roy
c) Manik Saha
d) Ratan Lal Nath
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Solution: option c.)
Manik Saha took oath as the chief minister of Tripura for his second term at the Vivekananda ground in Agartala on Wednesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) president JP Nadda attended the ceremony.
Opposition Congress and the CPI(M) led Left parties boycotted the swearing-in ceremony of the Chief Minister and other ministers of the second BJP government in the state due to the “unprecedented reign of terror unleashed by the BJP supporters and goons
Governor: SatyaDeo Narain
Q9: Name the personality who has recently (on March ‘23) became the first Indian American to become the Judge of the Manhattan Federal District Court of New York.
a) Sri Srinivasan
b) Arun Subramanian
c) Neal Kumar Katyal
d) Preetinder Singh Bharara
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Solution: option b.)
US President Joe Biden has renominated Indian-American attorney Arun Subramanian to be the District Court judge for the Southern District of New York.
If confirmed, Subramanian, who would replace Alison J. Nathan, would become the first South Asian judge to serve on the powerful bench.
Subramanian’s nomination was first announced by the White House in September 2022.
Since it could not be confirmed by the previous Congress, the White House on Monday sent his nomination, along with the case of several other district court nominees, to the Senate for its renewed consideration.
Q10: International Day of Women Judges celebrated on which date?
a) 10 March
b) 9 March
c) 8 March
d) 11 March
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Solution: option a.)
International Day of Women Judges is celebrated on March 10 each year to promote equal and complete participation of women at different levels of the judiciary. Women’s involvement in the judiciary is critical to ensure that courts represent their population, respond to their concerns, and issue competent decisions.
Women judges increase the credibility of courts just by being present, giving a strong message that they are open and accessible to anyone seeking justice.
Q11: Recently, DP World won the tender to develop a Rs 4,243-crore mega container terminal for Deendayal Port Authority at Tuna-Tekra. It is in which of the following states?
a) Kerala
b) Gujrat
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Maharashtra
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Solution: option b.)
A UAE-based firm — DP World — has bagged the tender to develop a Rs 4,243-crore mega container terminal for Deendayal Port Authority at Tuna-Tekra in the Gulf of Kutch, Gujarat.
Hindustan Ports Pvt Ltd, an Indian arm of DP World, pipped Adani Group’s Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd — the second bidder — to bag the project from the government-owned port authority that operates India’s number one major port.
Q12: Which country has proposed to create an “International Big Cat Alliance”?
a) USA
b) India
c) Russia
d) Israel
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Solution: option b.)
India has proposed the creation of a new global alliance called the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) to protect seven major big cats, namely- tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard, puma, jaguar and cheetah. The IBCA will be open to 97 countries and organizations interested in protecting these animals.
What is India’s plan for International Big Cat Alliance?
India has committed to providing funding of 100 million USD over 5 years to support the IBCA. After five years, the alliance will be supported by membership fees and money from other organizations. The IBCA will share information about protecting these animals. Its governance structure includes a General Assembly and a council. The IBCA Secretary-General will be appointed by the General Assembly based on the recommendation of the Council.
Q13: The Inaugural edition of the Naval Commander’s Conference 2023 is being organized by which ship?
a) INS Shivaji
b) INS Kattaboman
c) INS Vikrant
d) INS Virat
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Solution: option c.)
The first edition of the Naval Commanders’ Conference 2023 began onboard India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant today.
The conference serves as a platform for Naval Commanders to discuss important security issues at the military-strategic level as well as to interact with senior government functionaries through an institutionalized forum.
The first phase of the Commanders’ Conference is being held at sea, and for the first-time, onboard INS Vikrant. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Naval Commanders onboard INS Vikrant on the opening day today.
The Chief of Defence Staff and the Chiefs of the Indian Army and Indian Air Force would also interact with the Naval Commanders on subsequent days.
Q14: Which Institution published the ‘Transportation of Dangerous Goods’ Guidelines?
a) BIS
b) FCI
c) IRCTC
d) RBI
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Solution: option a.)
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the National Standards Body of India, has recently published new guidelines aimed at enhancing safety in the transportation of dangerous goods.
The guidelines, known as ‘IS 18149:2023 – Transportation of Dangerous Goods — Guidelines’, have been formulated under the Transport Services Sectional Committee, SSD 01, of BIS, and are expected to set a new benchmark for the safe handling and transportation of hazardous materials across the country.
To standardize transportation practices, the BIS guidelines will help ensure that hazardous goods are transported safely and securely, reducing the risk of accidents and potential harm to people and the environment.
Dangerous goods are substances and articles that have explosive, flammable, toxic, infectious or corrosive properties and pose a risk to public safety, property and the environment.
Q15: Recently, a new genus of wasp “Soliga craniate” has been named after the Soliga community of which of the following states?
a) Tamil Nadu
b). Karnataka
c). Kerala
d). Chhattisgarh
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Solution: option b.)
About Soliga ecarinata:
• The Soliga carinate is a new wasp that belongs to the subfamily Metopiinae of the Darwin wasps family Ichneumonidae.
• These are seen only in the Palaearctic region, Neotropical and Nearctic regions.
• This is the second genus of this subfamily reported from India and the first from South India.
• Scientists have named this wasp after the Soliga community.
Who are Soligas?
• Soligas are an indigenous tribe of Karnataka, inhabiting the peripheral forest areas near Biligiri Rangana Hills and Male Mahadeshwara in the Chamarajnagar district of Karnataka.
• The Soligas were dependent on hunting and shifting agriculture traditionally.
• They are the first tribal community living inside the core area of a tiger reserve in India to get their forest rights officially recognised by a court of law.
Q16: Which ministry announced to creation ‘Integrated Pensioners ‘Portal?
a) Ministry of Finance
b) Ministry of Personnel
c) Ministry of Labour and Employment
d) Ministry of Home Affairs
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Solution: option b.)
Integrated Pensioners’ Portal for “Ease of Living” of Pensioners to be developed by the y Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare
Pension Grievances to be addressed on Priority
PNB CPPCs to coordinate with DoPPW & Lead Transformational Reforms in Pensioners’ welfare
A two-day Bankers’ Awareness Program has been inaugurated today by Shri V Srinivas, Secretary, Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) at the Government of India at Amritsar. Shri Gauri Prasad Sharma, CGM, GBD PNB, Shri S N Mathur, Joint Secretary (DoPPW), Shri Bhupal Nanda, CCP, CPAO, and Shri Parveen Goyal, GM, PNB participated in the inauguration ceremony. More than 50 officers from the northern zone from CPPCs and pension dealing branches are participating in this 2-day program.
Shri V Srinivas, in his inauguration address, stressed providing a seamless experience to pensioners for which the Department is working on an AI/ML-enabled Integrated Pensioners Portal, linking the Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare portal Bhavishya and Pension Portals of various Banks, creation of Chatbot to ensure seamless interaction between pensioners, Government and banker.