Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 12 2024

Ans (A)
James Anderson has become the first pacer and third bowler to take 700 Test wickets, achieving the milestone in his 187th Test against India.
He has reached the historic mark by dismissing Kuldeep Yadav on day three of the fifth Test.
At 41, Anderson’s spectacular performance showcases his enduring talent and longevity in cricket.
Most Test Wickets
PLAYER – WICKETS
Muthiah Muralidaran – 800
Shane Warne – 708
James Anderson – 700
Anil Kumble – 619
Stuart Broad – 604

Ans (D)
HSBC India concluded its 10th Business Case program, enhancing career readiness among 3,100 undergraduates from over 70 colleges nationwide.
Focused on skill enhancement, critical thinking, and leadership development.
Emphasizing inclusion, it reaches students in tier 2 and 3 cities, offering e-learning, workshops, mentorship, and executive interactions for comprehensive career preparation

Ans (C)
India won the global ‘Measles and Rubella Champion’ award for outstanding disease control efforts.
The award was received by Ambassador Sripriya Ranganathan in Washington on March 6th.
The measles and rubella partnership comprises the American Red Cross, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI), UNICEF, and the World Health Organisation.

Ans (A)
Two-day Nazrul Utsav began in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre in Dhaka joined the Bangladesh Nazrul Sangeet Sangstha and the Gulshan Society to co-organize the Nazrul Festival 2024 in Dhaka on March 8-9.
Kazi Nazrul Islam, also known as the Rebel Poet, was a popular Bengali poet, writer and lyrist.
He criticized the British Raj and called for revolution through his famous poetic works, such as “Bidrohī” and “Bhangar Gan.”

Ans (B)
NPCI, and Fonepay collaborated for UPI transactions between India and Nepal
UPI now enables cross-border transactions between India and Nepal, making payments convenient for Indian tourists.
The partnership allows QR-code-based UPI payments at various Nepalese merchants, enhancing economic ties.
A joint effort by NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) and Fonepay has marked a significant leap in digital connectivity between India and Nepal.

Ans (A)
President Murmu to grace Mauritius National Day as chief guest.
President Droupadi Murmu will visit Mauritius from March 11th to 13th, attending the Mauritius National Day as the chief guest.
She will hold talks with Mauritius leaders, and will inaugurate 14 India-assisted projects.
The visit has highlighted the strong India-Mauritius relationship.
She is the sixth Indian president to attend this event since 2000.

Ans (D)
Dubai launched the “India by the Creek” festival to celebrate its deep ties with India.
The festival took place at Al Seef Park from March 8th to 10th.
It showcased a variety of cultural programs, including musical performances, literary discussions, and poetry readings.
Al Seef Park, located on the Dubai Creek, has historical significance as a center of trade between India and Dubai.

Ans (C)
Krystyna Pyszkova from the Czech Republic was crowned as the new Miss World 2024 at a grand event in Mumbai, India.
The previous Miss World 2022, Karolina Bielawska from Poland, crowned her successor in a magnificent ceremony.
Other Winners –
First Runner-Up: Yasmina Zaytoun of Lebanon
Miss World Asia and Oceania: Yasmin Azaytoun of Lebanon
Miss World Europe: Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic
Miss World America and Caribbean: Aché Abrahams of Trinidad and Tobago
Miss World Africa: Lesego Chombo of Botswana
The Miss World Humanitarian Award was given to Nita Ambani for her work at the Reliance Foundation, a non-profit organization.

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Former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa authored a book named “The Conspiracy”.
In the pages of his book, Rajapaksa lays out his belief that external forces, motivated by geopolitical interests, played a significant role in his ousting.
He alleges that a major foreign power exerted pressure to ensure his continued tenure, citing a determination to maintain Sri Lanka’s alignment with its strategic objectives.
Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s book offers a provocative interpretation of his tenure as Sri Lanka’s president and subsequent ousting.

Ans (C)
Poshan Pakhwada 2024 has been organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
The Pakhwada aims to conduct mass sensitization and community activities focusing on themes such as Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi and dietary practices for the health of pregnant women.
Union Minister Smriti Irani highlighted the themes, including Early Childhood Care and Education, traditional dietary practices, maternal and child health, sustainable food systems, hygiene, and anemia management.
Over 90 crore sensitization activities have been conducted so far, with the goal of catalyzing nutrition-linked habit change for a SuPoshit Bharat.
Previous Poshan Pakhwada activities, held from March to April 2023, reported over four crore sensitization activities, focusing on themes like Millets promotion, Swasth Balak Spardha celebration, and Saksham Anganwadis popularization.