CURRENT AFFAIRS: MAR 2024
CURRENT AFFAIRS: MAR 2024
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(a) Education
(b) Healthcare
(c) Nutrition
(d) Environment
Answer: C
Explanation:
The 'Poshan Utsav: Celebrating Nutrition' event organized by the
Ministry of Women and Child Development aimed to promote good nutrition
behaviour and combat malnutrition by highlighting India's efforts in promoting
good nutrition practices, making nutrition the central focus of the event.
2.
Shahpur-Kandi barrage is located on which
river?
(a)
Ravi River
(b)
Indus River
(c)
Chenab River
(d) Jhelum
River
Answer: A
Explanation:
The
completion of the Shahpur-Kandi barrage after 45 years has halted the flow of
the Ravi River into Pakistan, marking a significant development in regional
water dynamics and benefiting land irrigation in Kathua and Samba districts in
Jammu and Kashmir.
3. Which platform is being used for the
digitization of the Urban Frame Survey (UFS) by the National Sample Survey
Office (NSSO) and the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)?
(a) Bhuvan
Platform
(b)
Google Earth
(c)
ArcGIS
(d) Sentinel
Hub
Answer: A
Explanation:
The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) and the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) are partnering to digitize the Urban Frame Survey (UFS) using advanced Geo ICT tools and techniques through the Bhuvan Platform, a significant move toward modernization and efficient data collection.
4. India's first hydrogen fuel cell ferry is
developed by ___________?
(a) Mumbai
Port Trust
(b)Cochin
Shipyard
(c)
Chennai Port Trust
(d) Kolkata
Port Trust
Answer: B
Explanation:
Cochin
Shipyard has led the development and construction of India's pioneering
hydrogen fuel cell ferry, marking a significant stride in indigenous maritime technology.
This initiative aligns with India's broader mission of environmental
sustainability by introducing a zero-emission, noise-free, and energy-efficient
vessel, showcasing the potential of hydrogen technology in the maritime sector.
It positions India as a global leader in green energy adoption and contributes
to the country's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.
5. Which state has launched a fully-funded
universal life insurance plan?
(a) Nagaland
(b)
Assam
(c)
Manipur
(d) Meghalaya
Answer: A
Explanation:
The
Nagaland government, led by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, has introduced a
fully-funded universal life insurance plan aimed at easing financial burdens
resulting from the untimely loss of a family's provider, demonstrating a
commitment to citizen welfare and security.
6. Where was 'Tawi Festival' hosted?
(a) Srinagar
(b) Ladakh
(c)
Jammu
(d) Pahalgam
Answer: C
Explanation:
In Jammu and Kashmir, the four-day-long ‘Tawi Festival’ to showcase the Jammu region’s art, culture, and heritage was hosted from 01 Mar to 04 Mar 24. This four-day festival will showcase the vibrant traditions that make Jammu unique, focusing on the promotion of Jammu’s rich, diverse art forms and cultural heritage. This festival is celebrated in Amar Mahal Museum and Library (Amar Mahal Palace Jammu) Complex Jammu.
The festival was named after the Tawi river,
which flows through Jammu Town.
7. Agalega Island is located in which country?
(a) Indonesia
(b)
Sri Lanka
(c)
Maldives
(d)Mauritius
Answer: D
Explanation:
Agaléga is a dependency of Mauritius,
as defined by the Constitution of Mauritius, which consists of two outer
islands located in the Indian Ocean, about 1,050 km (650 mi) north of Mauritius
Island. Location of the Agalega Islands in the Indian Ocean.
8. Which Indian state hosts the largest
population of leopards according to the report?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Madhya
Pradesh
(c) Karnataka
(d) Tamil
Nadu
Answer: B
Explanation:
Madhya
Pradesh emerges as the state with the largest leopard population in India, as
revealed by the report released by Shri Bhupender Yadav, the National Tiger
Conservation Authority (NTCA), and the Wildlife Institute of India. This
underscores the significance of Madhya Pradesh's habitats, particularly in
tiger reserves like Nagarajunasagar Srisailam, Panna, and Satpura, which serve
as crucial habitats for leopards.
9. When is Zero Discrimination Day
observed annually?
(a) February
14
(b)
April 1
(c)
March 1
(d) May 15
Answer: C
Explanation:
Zero
Discrimination Day is observed annually on March 1 to advocate for the right of
every individual to live a life free from discrimination and prejudice, as
initiated by UNAIDS to raise awareness about promoting equality and respect for
all.
10. Which country has passed the Human Sexual
Rights and Family Values Bill, a controversial anti-LGBTQ legislation?
(a) Nigeria
(b)Ghana
(c)
Kenya
(d) South
Africa
Answer: B
Explanation:
Ghana's parliament has approved the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, a controversial anti-LGBTQ legislation, sparking debate and condemnation due to its stringent measures against LGBTQ individuals.
11. Who won the gold medal in the 59 kg youth category in the recent Para Powerlifting World Cup?
(a) Ajay Rathi
(b) Atul Kumar
(c) Vinay
(d) Rishabh Singh
Answer: C
Explanation: