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Current Affairs Quiz: March 9, 2024

  1. The Bangalore Metro Rail Transport Corporation (BMRCL) is all set to test the driverless train on a track and said it will soon be placed on a track for the test. Train will run on which line?
    A) Green
    B) Purple
    C) Yellow
    D) Pink
    E) None of the above
    View Answer
    Option C
    Explanation:

    The Bangalore Metro Rail Transport Corporation (BMRCL) is all set to test the driverless train on a track and said it will soon be placed on a track for the test. The assembling works of this train which will run on the yellow line are already finished, which was done in the presence of Chinese engineers.
  2. In March 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated various projects in Gwalior and Chitrakoot under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme and development work of Amarkantak and Pitambara Peeth Temple Datia under Prasad scheme. These projects are worth how much amount?
    A) 118 crore 72 lakh rupees
    B) 120 crore 54 lakh rupees
    C) 130 crore 56 lakh rupees
    D) 110 crore 56 lakh rupees
    E) None of the above
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed Bhoomi Pujan and inaugurated projects worth 118 crore 72 lakh rupees in Madhya Pradesh through video conferencing. These include various projects in Gwalior and Chitrakoot under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme and development work of Amarkantak and Pitambara Peeth Temple Datia under Prasad scheme.
  3. Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated Sansad Khel Mahakumbh 3.0 at which stadium?
    A) Arun Jaitley Stadium
    B) Eden Gardens
    C) Green Park
    D) Narendra Modi Stadium
    E) Luhnu Cricket Stadium
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    Option E
    Explanation:

    Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated Sansad Khel Mahakumbh 3.0 at Luhnu Cricket Stadium, Bilaspur, in his constituency Hamirpur. The Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid graced the occasion as chief guests
  4. India’s three armed forces, the Army, Navy, and Air Force, will conduct the greatest exercise known as ‘Bharat-Shakti’ at which place?
    A) Jaisalmer
    B) Alwar
    C) Anoopgarh
    D) Bharatpur
    E) None of the above
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:

    India’s three armed forces, the Army, Navy, and Air Force, will conduct the greatest exercise known as ‘Bharat-Shakti’ at Asia’s largest field firing range in the Jaisalmer area of Rajasthan
  5. Bichom, carved out of West and East Kameng, became the district of Arunachal Pradesh. With the addition of Bichom, how many total districts are there in Arunachal Pradesh now?
    A) 27th
    B) 25th
    C) 24th
    D) 30th
    E) None of the above
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:

    Bichom, carved out of West and East Kameng, became the 27th district of Arunachal Pradesh. A total of 27 villages from West Kameng and 28 from East Kameng were made part of Bichom district.
  6. Which state has introduced a groundbreaking program known as the ‘Vidhwa Punarvivah Protsahan Yojana’ (Widow Remarriage Incentive Scheme) ?
    A) Jharkhand
    B) West Bengal
    C) Telangana
    D) Haryana
    E) Assam
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:

    Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren has introduced a groundbreaking program known as the ‘Vidhwa Punarvivah Protsahan Yojana’ (Widow Remarriage Incentive Scheme). This plan, India’s first, intends to help and encourage widows to begin on a new path of companionship by offering a Rs 2 lakh financial incentive to those who wish to remarry.
  7. Which state government has signed a pact with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to establish a Center for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the state?
    A) Uttarakhand
    B) Maharashtra
    C) Tamil Nadu
    D) Karnataka
    E) None of the above
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    Option D
    Explanation:

    The Karnataka government has signed a pact with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to establish a Center for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the state. This initiative marks WEF’s sole AI-focused center in India.
  8. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced a waiver of electricity bills for private tube wells of the farmers. It is effective from which date?
    A) 1st April 2023
    B) 1st March 2023
    C) 30th September 2023
    D) 31st December 2023
    E) None of the above
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:

    Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath announced a waiver of electricity bills for private tube wells of the farmers, effective from April 1, 2023.
  9. Panama has officially ratified the International Solar Alliance (ISA). With the addition of Panama in ISA, how many member countries are there in ISA now?
    A) 60th
    B) 97th
    C) 74th
    D) 58th
    E)None of the above
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    Option B
    Explanation:

    Panama has officially ratified the International Solar Alliance (ISA), marking its entry as the 97th member nation. The information was divulged by Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs.
  10. Which country formally joined NATO as the 32nd member of the transatlantic military alliance in March 2024?
    A) Norway
    B) Sweden
    C) Denmark
    D) Russia
    E) None of the above
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    Option B
    Explanation:

    Sweden formally joined NATO as the 32nd member of the transatlantic military alliance, ending decades of post-World War II neutrality as concerns about Russian aggression in Europe have spiked following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
  11. Which is India’s first listed AI-powered fintech company that received the final authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a payment aggregator ?
    A) Cashfree
    B) Zomato
    C) Razorpay
    D) Infibeam Avenues
    E) None of the above
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    Option D
    Explanation:

    India’s first listed AI-powered fintech company, Infibeam Avenues, received the final authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a payment aggregator for its payment gateway brand, CCAvenue.
  12. NPCI International Payments (NIPL), the international arm of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has entered into an agreement with payment network Fonepay Payment Service, for cross-border UPI transactions. To which country doe the payment network Fonepay belong?
    A) Bhutan
    B) Nepal
    C) Bangladesh
    D) Mayanmar
    E) None of the above
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    Option B
    Explanation:

    NPCI International Payments (NIPL), the international arm of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has entered into an agreement with Nepal-based payment network Fonepay Payment Service, for cross-border UPI transactions between India and Nepal.
  13. Which company is set to invest $1 billion in LearnVantage over three years and will acquire edtech company Udacity to build on its existing experience in learning and training to meet the rising demand for technology skills, including generative AI?
    A) Accenture
    B) Infosys
    C) Wipro
    D) Cognizant
    E) None of the above
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:

    Accenture will invest $1 billion in LearnVantage over three years and will acquire edtech company Udacity to build on Accenture’s existing experience in learning and training to meet the rising demand for technology skills, including generative AI.

  14. Which company has become the first Indian firm to produce fuel for Formula 1 cars?
    A) Bharat Petroleum
    B) Hindustan Petroleum
    C) Indian Oil Corporation
    D) Reliance Industries
    E) None of the above
    View Answer
    Option C
    Explanation:

    Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) is all set to begin the production of fuel for Formula 1 (F1) cars in three months, marking the entry of Indian oil companies into F1 championships.
  15. Real GDP growth to moderate to what percent in FY25 as per UBS?
    A) 7%
    B) 5%
    C) 6.6%
    D) 7.2%
    E) None of the above
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:

    Real GDP growth to moderate to 7% and 6.8% in FY25 and FY26, respectively: UBS
  16. NIGEL, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) NLC India Ltd (NLCIL), has signed a power purchase agreement with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) for the supply of 600 MW of power from the Khavda Solar Park in Bhuj district in Gujarat. What does ‘G’ stands for in ‘NIGEL’?
    A) Grand
    B) Great
    C) Green
    D) Guide
    E) None of the above
    View Answer
    Option C
    Explanation:

    NLC India Green Energy Limited (NIGEL)
  17. German technology major SAP has appointed Manish Prasad as president and managing director for SAP Indian Subcontinent. He has replaced whom?
    A) Sanjay Mehrotra
    B) Kulmeet Bawa
    C) Leena Nair
    D) Ajaypal Singh Banga
    E) None of the above
    View Answer
    Option B
    Explanation:

    German technology major SAP has appointed Manish Prasad as president and managing director for SAP Indian Subcontinent. He succeeds Kulmeet Bawa, who takes on a global role to drive the growth and adoption of the SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) for global customers.
  18. Which country in March 2024 introduced the draft Bill of a new national security law that includes life sentences for major offences such as treason and insurrection?
    A) Hong Kong
    B) Vietnam
    C) Taiwan
    D) The Philippines
    E) None of the above
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:

    Hong Kong introduced the draft Bill of a new national security law that includes life sentences for major offences such as treason and insurrection. The “Safeguarding National Security Bill” was formally introduced at the city’s opposition-free legislature morning for vetting.
  19. A new life insurance plan for blue-collar Indian workers has come into effect in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 1 March2024. Life Protection Plan can be availed at annual premiums of what amount?
    A) DH37 to DH72
    B) DH30 to DH57
    C) DH55 to DH98
    D) DH25 to DH57
    E) None of the above
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:

    A new life insurance plan for blue-collar Indian workers has come into effect in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 1 March. The Indian Consulate in Dubai announced the Life Protection Plan (LPP) which is aimed at providing financæ~āial support to the kin of deceased workers. The scheme will benefit lakhs of Indian workers employed in the UAE.
    The Life Protection Plan can be availed at annual premiums ranging from Dh37 (approximately Rs 834) to Dh72 (about Rs 1,623) for people aged 18 to 70 years.

  20. Which regional airline has received the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from regulator DGCA?
    A) FlyBig
    B) IndiaOne Air
    C) Star Air
    D) FLY91
    E) None of the above
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:

    Goa-based regional airline FLY91 has received the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from regulator DGCA, the company said via a statement. With this, the regional airline carrier aims to enhance connectivity across India’s tier 2 and tier 3 towns.

  21. Which is going to be the first mission of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) involving two launch vehicles to complete a single mission?
    A) Chandrayaan-4
    B) Chandrayaan-3
    C) Chandrayaan-2
    D) Chandrayaan-1
    E) Chandrayaan-5
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:

    The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up to launch its next lunar mission Chandrayaan-4 after the resounding success of Chandrayaan-3. This mission will consist of five spacecraft modules, ISRO chief S Somanath said at the National Space Science Symposium
    In the second phase, the transfer and re-entry modules will be launched aboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). This will be the first mission involving two launch vehicles to complete a single mission.

  22. In March 2024, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified rules related to possessing and breeding of exotic wild animals in captivity. These rules are framed under Section 49M of which act?
    A) Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1995
    B) Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1984
    C) Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1993
    D) Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
    E) Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1978
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:

  23. Which Indian origin chef along with filmmaker Zoya Akhtar has won the annual India-UK Achievers Honours in London?
    A) Alfred Prasad
    B) Vineet Bhatia
    C) Asma Khan
    D) Manju Malhi
    E)Suresh Pillai

    View Answer
    Option C
    Explanation:

    Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar and British Indian chef Asma Khan were among the winners of the annual India-UK Achievers Honours in London, which recognises the achievements of Indian students and alumni who have pursued an international programme of study.
    Zoya Akhtar was honored with the Living Legend Award for her work in furthering the understanding of India.
    Also recognised in the field of Arts, Culture and Entertainment this year was UK-based chef Asma Khan, behind the women-led Darjeeling Express restaurant in London.

  24. The Department of Science and Technology (DST), which works under the Union Ministry of Science and Technology, and start-up ecosystem enabler T-Hub have joined hands to to set up a Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Technology Hub (MATH) in which city?
    A) Hyderabad
    B) Mumbai
    C) Amravati
    D) Kolkata
    E) Nashik
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:

    The Department of Science and Technology (DST), which works under the Union Ministry of Science and Technology, and start-up ecosystem enabler T-Hub have joined hands to to set up a Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Technology Hub (MATH) in Hyderabad.
  25. The Poshan Pakhwada – 2024 begun on 9th March and run till March 23 with an aim to promote activities focused on nutrition, health and early childhood care. Which ministry organized Poshan Pakhwada – 2024?
    A) Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry
    B) Minority Affairs Ministry
    C) Health and Family Welfare Ministry
    D) Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ministry
    E) Union Women and Child Development Ministry
    View Answer
    Option E
    Explanation:

    According to a statement by the Union Women and Child Development Ministry, this year’s Poshan Pakhwada will revolve around three main themes — “Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi”, “Tribal, Traditional, Regional & Local Dietary Practices” and “Health of Pregnant Women & Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices”.

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