Daily GK and Current Affairs Quiz - 24th March 2023
Daily GK and Current Affairs Quiz - 24th March 2023

Daily GK and Current Affairs Quiz – 24th March 2023

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Current Affairs Quiz – 24th March 2023

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1. Recently, which of the following payment methods collaborated with the biller platform of NPCI, Bharat BillPay to strengthen its loan repayment facility?

  1. Paytm
  2. Amazon Pay
  3. Phone Pe
  4. Google Pay
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  B. Amazon Pay

Explanation:  Amazon Pay has collaborated with Bharat BillPay to strengthen its loan repayment facility. Bharat BillPay is a biller platform of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). Loan repayment is one of the top categories in terms of bill payment, amongst other options such as electricity and municipal tax payments. The category facilitates loan repayment option for customers who avail of their loans through banks, microfinance institutions, and NBFCs.

2. RBI Governor, Shaktikanta Das laid the foundation stone of “Greenfield Data Centre’ and ‘Enterprise Computing & Cybersecurity Training Institute’ in which of the following Indian cities?

  1. Pune
  2. Mumbai
  3. Kolkata
  4. Bhubaneswar
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  D. Bhubaneswar

Explanation:  The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Shaktikanta Das, initiated the establishment of a “Greenfield Data Centre” and an “Enterprise Computing & Cybersecurity Training Institute” in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, during a foundation stone laying ceremony. The new Data Centre and Training Institute, which will cover an area of 18.55 acres, will be able to address the emerging needs of the RBI and the financial sector, according to a statement by the central bank.

The Governor stressed the importance of enhancing the RBI’s existing computing infrastructure with state-of-the-art facilities for research and capacity building in central banking, technology, and cybersecurity to prepare for the future. The Governor also acknowledged the vital role played by technology in supporting the activities of the financial sector and the RBI in recent years, particularly in facilitating a robust recovery from the pandemic.

3. Who among the following has been appointed as the new President of the Bosch Group in India?

  1. Siddhartha Lal
  2. Ratan Kumar Kesh
  3. Laxman Narasimhan
  4. Guruprasad Mudlapur
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  D. Guruprasad Mudlapur

Explanation:  Bosch announced the appointment of its present CTO and Joint MD Guruprasad Mudlapur, as President of the Bosch Group in India, and the Managing Director of Bosch, effective 1 July 2023. Mudlapur succeeds Soumitra Bhattacharya, who will be retiring from Bosch India, after 28 years, effective 30 June 2023.

4. Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) – NITI Aayog in March 2023 launched_____________, a comprehensive self-monitoring framework to strengthen the ever-growing ecosystem of Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL).

  1. ATL Ajey
  2. ATL Samay
  3. ATL Sarthi
  4. ATL Prarthi
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  C. ATL Sarthi   

Explanation:  Atal Innovation Mission, a NITI Aayog initiative, has launched ATL Sarthi, a self-monitoring framework, to enhance the performance of Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) in schools across India. Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) – NITI Aayog has launched ATL Sarthi, a comprehensive self-monitoring framework, to strengthen the ever-growing ecosystem of Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL). AIM is establishing ATLs in schools across India to foster curiosity, creativity, and imagination in young minds and inculcate skills such as design thinking mindset, computational thinking, adaptive learning, physical computing, etc. The initiative aims to enhance the performance of ATLs and achieve the desired objectives.

ATL Sarthi Framework:

ATL Sarthi has four pillars that ensure performance enhancement of ATLs:

  • MyATL Dashboard: A self-reporting dashboard for regular process improvements.
  • Compliance SOPs: For schools to ensure financial and non-financial compliance.
  • Cluster-based Approach: On-ground enablement of ATLs in collaboration with relevant local authorities.
  • Performance-Enablement (PE) Matrix: Providing ownership to schools to analyze their performance.

5. Recently, Sampanna Shelar is in news. He is associated with which of the following sports?

  1. Chess
  2. Shooting
  3. Hockey
  4. Swimming
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  D. Swimming

Explanation:  Sampanna Ramesh Shelar, a Bachelor of Physical Education student, has set a new record by becoming the fastest Indian in the under-21 category to swim across the Palk Strait, from Talaimannar in Sri Lanka to Dhanuskodi in Tamil Nadu. He completed the 29 km distance in just 5 hours and 30 minutes, beating the previous record of 8 hours and 26 minutes. Shelar started his swim at 6:00 am on Thursday and reached Dhanushkodi at 11:26 am. He is coached by Mr. Jitendra Khasnis and plans to complete solo swims across the English and Catalina Channels to achieve the Oceans Seven Challenge.

  • The Palk Strait is a strait that lies between the southern coast of India and the northern coast of Sri Lanka. It is approximately 85 kilometers (53 miles) wide at its widest point and has an average depth of about 30 meters (98 feet).
  • The Palk Strait is named after Robert Palk, a governor of Madras (now Chennai) in colonial India. The strait is an important shipping route for cargo ships and fishing boats, as it connects the Bay of Bengal to the Palk Bay, which is located between India and Sri Lanka.
  • The Palk Strait is also known for its marine biodiversity, including a variety of fish, crustaceans, and other marine animals. The area is home to several marine national parks, including the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park in India and the Pigeon Island National Park in Sri Lanka. However, the strait is also facing environmental challenges, such as overfishing and pollution, which are impacting its delicate ecosystem.

6. IIT Bombay is ranked _______ featured among the top 50 in the subject of Engineering and Technology in the QS(Quacquarelli Symonds) World University Rankings by Subject 2023.

  1. 42nd
  2. 45th
  3. 47th
  4. 48th
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer: C. 47th

Explanation:  Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Bombay, (Mumbai, Maharashtra)and IIT-Delhi(New Delhi, Delhi) are featured among the top 50 in the subject of Engineering and Technology in the QS(Quacquarelli Symonds) World University Rankings by Subject 2023. IIT Bombay is ranked 47th and IIT Delhi is ranked 48th. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) topped the Engineering and Technology ranking followed by Stanford University in 2nd and University of Cambridge in 3rd rank. QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 is the 13th edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject. The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 cover a total of 54 disciplines, grouped into five broad subject areas: Arts & Humanities; Engineering and Technology; Life Sciences & Medicine; and Natural Sciences. The QS Rankings are based on various parameters such as research publications, academic reputation, employer reputation and H-Index.

  • QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 has ranked 66 Indian universities, cumulatively achieving 355 entries. This is a 18.7% increase compared to 2022 (299).
  • Around 44 programmes offered by Indian higher education institutions in different disciplines have featured in the top 100 globally.
  • The IoE represents 35 of the 49 top-100 Indian positions across the 54 academic disciplines and in the five broad faculty areas.
  • Among the 54 disciplines, the Indian higher education institutions have performed well in the fields of computer science, chemistry, biological sciences, business studies, and physics.

7. Every year on____________, World Meteorological Day is celebrated to mark the official formation of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) in 1950.

  1. 22nd March
  2. 23rd March
  3. 24th March
  4. 21st March
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  B. 23rd March

Explanation:  Every year on March 23, World Meteorological Day is celebrated to mark the official formation of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) in 1950. The day recognizes the crucial role of the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHS) in ensuring the safety and welfare of society. The theme for World Meteorological Day 2023 is” The Future of Weather, Climate, and Water Across Generations“. The theme emphasizes the need to address the challenges posed by climate change and to develop strategies to ensure sustainable water and weather-related practices for future generations.

8. ______________ received the national-level safety Award “Ispat Suraksha Puraskar” during the annual award function held at SSO Ranchi.

  1. JSW Steel
  2. Tata Steel
  3. Essar Steel
  4. RINL Visakhapatnam
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  D. RINL Visakhapatnam

Explanation:  RINL Visakhapatnam received the national level safety Awards “Ispat Suraksha Puraskar” during annual award function held at SSO Ranchi and on 22-03-2023 organised by JCSSI.  RINL Bagged four prizes in BF and Raw materials zone for the years 2020-21 and 2021-22. RINL Visakhapatnam also bagged Prestigious Award for “Zero Fatal Accident involving Contract Labour” for the year 2022.

  • Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd, also known as Vizag Steel, is a public steel producer based in Visakhapatnam, India.
  • Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited is the corporate entity of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, India’s first shore-based integrated steel plant built with state-of-the-art technology.

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9. Who among the following has been awarded the Abel Prize for mathematics in March 2023?

  1. Nicola Fusco
  2. Luis Caffarelli
  3. Carlos Kenig
  4. Lawrence C. Evans
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  B. Luis Caffarelli

Explanation:  The Abel Prize for mathematics was awarded to Argentine-American Luis Caffarelli. Luis Caffarelli is a professor at the University of Texas and was honoured for his seminal contributions to regularity theory for nonlinear partial differential equations. He is the first person born in South America to win the award. Differential equations are tools scientists use to predict the behaviour of the physical world. These equations play a prominent role in many disciplines including engineering, physics, economics, and biology. Partial differential equations arise naturally as laws of nature, to describe phenomena as different as the flow of water or the growth of populations.  These equations have been a constant source of intense study since the days of Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz. Yet, despite substantial efforts by numerous mathematicians over centuries, fundamental questions concerning the existence, uniqueness, regularity, and stability of solutions of some of the key equations remain unresolved.

Abel Prize

  • It is named after the Norwegian mathematician Niels Henrik Abel (1802-1829) and is one of the most coveted awards in mathematics.
  • The Abel Prize is funded by the Norwegian government and amounts to NOK 7.5 million ($710,000).
  • The prize is awarded by the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters and presented by His Majesty King Harald.
  • The choice of the Abel laureate is based on the recommendation by the Abel Committee, which is composed of five internationally recognised mathematicians.

10. Who among the following has been awarded Kerala’s highest civilian honour ‘Kerala Puraskarngal’?

  1. Ramchandran
  2. Hariharan
  3. M T Vasudevan Nair
  4. Arif Muhammad Khan
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  C. M T Vasudevan Nair

Explanation:  M T Vasudevan Nair awarded Kerala’s highest civilian honour. Kerala Governor Arif Muhammad Khan has presented the maiden ‘Kerala Puraskarngal’, the state awards to eminent personalities on 22 March 2023. The awards were given in three categories namely “Kerala Jyothi”, “Kerala Prabha” and “Kerala Shri”. Kerala’s highest civilian honor “Kerala Jyothi” was awarded to writer M T Vasudevan Nair. In 2021, the government of Kerala instituted the civilian award “Kerala Puraskarangal” on the model of the Padama awards.

 

11. Which player bagged the first gold Medal of the ISSF World Cup Shooting Championship in the Men’s 10m air pistol category?

  1. Abhishek Verma
  2. Sarabjot Singh
  3. Rudrankksh Patil
  4. Saurabh Chaudhary
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  B. Sarabjot Singh

Explanation:  In Madhya Pradesh, India’s Sarabjot Singh bagged the first gold Medal of the ISSF World Cup Shooting Championship on March 22. He won gold in the Men’s 10m air pistol category. Sarabjot Singh completed a clean sweep in the gold medal match with a perfect score of 10.9. ISSF Shooting World Cup was inaugurated on March 21 in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh. The championship is administered by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF). These championships, including all shooting events of the ISSF, have been held every four years since 1954.

12. Ghode Jatra, also known as the festival of horses, was observed in which country?

  1. Bhutan
  2. Nepal
  3. India
  4. Indonesia
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  B. Nepal

Explanation:  Ghode Jatra, also known as the festival of horses, was observed in Nepal’s Lalitpur on 21 March 2022. The Ghode Jatra festival was observed by the Malla regime(13th to 18th Century). It is observed annually following the belief that its observation started as a celebration of the victory over a demon named Gurumapa (also called Tundi) in ancient times. On this day, a horse rides between Balkumari and Bhola Ganesh temple thrice. Lalitpur’s Ghode Jatra is different from Kathmandu as a lone horse takes the round of the city. The yatra ends at Balkumari temple.

13. World Tuberculosis Day is observed on __________ every year to raise awareness about the global epidemic of tuberculosis (TB) and efforts to eliminate the disease.

  1. 22nd March
  2. 23rd March
  3. 24th March
  4. 21st March
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  C. 24th March

Explanation: World Tuberculosis Day is observed on March 24th every year to raise awareness about the global epidemic of tuberculosis (TB) and efforts to eliminate the disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) aims to end the TB epidemic by 2030. The organization works with governments, non-governmental organizations, and other partners to increase access to TB prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, and to develop new tools and strategies for TB control.On World Tuberculosis Day, organizations and individuals around the world organize events and activities to raise awareness about TB, its causes, symptoms, and treatment, and to promote efforts to eliminate the disease. The day provides an opportunity for people to come together and take action to help end the TB epidemic.

The theme for this year’s World Tuberculosis Day is “Yes! We can end TB!” and it focuses on urging leaders from around the world to take action to stop the TB epidemic. The theme highlights the significance of various factors, including increased funding, prompt action, collaboration among different sectors, swift implementation of new WHO guidelines, and innovative approaches to eliminate tuberculosis.

14. The annual bilateral maritime exercise ‘Konkan’ between the Indian Navy and _________was held off the Konkan coast in the Arabian Sea.

  1. US Navy
  2. Spain Navy
  3. French Navy
  4. UK’s Royal Navy
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  D. UK’s Royal Navy

Explanation:  The annual bilateral maritime exercise ‘Konkan‘ between the Indian Navy and UK’s Royal Navy was held off the Konkan coast in the Arabian Sea in March 2023.  The joint exercise by both the navies demonstrated operational readiness, enhanced interoperability and improved capability to conduct joint operations. INS Trishul, a Guided Missile Frigate, and HMS Lancaster, a Type 23 Guided Missile Frigate, participated in ‘Konkan 2023’ and conducted several maritime exercises to enhance interoperability and imbibe best practices. The exercise covered all domains of maritime operations, air, surface and subsurface. India and the UK agreed on new cooperation on maritime domain awareness, including new agreements on maritime information sharing, The UK has been invited to join India’s Information Fusion Center in Gurugram.

About ‘Konkan’ exercise

  • It is a bilateral naval exercise conducted between India and the United Kingdom.
  • The Konkan series of exercises was started in 2004.
  • Since then, the exercise is conducted by both the navies in rotation.
  • The exercise provided excellent training to the personnel of both the navies.

15. As per the recent statement of R K Singh, Union Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy, India’s Renewable Energy Capacity At _________ Till February 2023.

  1. 160.16 GW
  2. 165.30 GW
  3. 168.96 GW
  4. 163.25 GW
  5. None of these

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Correct Answer:  C. 168.96 GW

Explanation:  Out of the total 168.96 GW, 64.38 GW is solar power capacity, 51.79 GW is hydropower, 42.02 GW is wind power, and 10.77 GW is biopower, R K Singh, Union Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy, said. Another 82.62 GW of green energy capacity is under implementation, and another 40.89 GW of capacity is in various stages of tendering.  A total of 3,16,754.86 MU of electricity has been generated from renewable energy sources during the current year 2022–23 (up to January 2023). The government’s aim is to achieve 500 GW of installed electricity capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030.

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