In March 2023, the US Air Force handed over the NISAR, an earth observation satellite to ISRO. In the context of NISAR, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1) NISAR refers to NASA-ISRO Synthetic Acceleration Radar.
2) It is a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) observatory.
3) It will map the entire globe in 10 days.
4) It is expected to be launched in 2025 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh.
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Question 2
Name the Indian Air Force officer, who became the first woman officer in the history of the Indian Air Force (IAF) to be selected as the frontline combat unit command in the western sector?
Question 3
In March 2023, Anthony Albanese arrived in Ahmedabad, Gujarat and will hold discussions in the areas of cooperation under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Who is he?
Question 4
Consider the statements:
1. The state government will soon introduce its fourth women's policy for providing more opportunities to women.
2. The state government will introduce a rehabilitation scheme for those above 18 years old girls from the orphanage.
3. The state government will start a Hirkani Room (Kaksha) for breastfeeding mothers
4. The state govt has also proposed to provide equal and dignified positions to women in all sectors.
According to the above written statements, which of the following state governments will soon launch such initiatives for the betterment of women in the state? (March 2023)
Question 5
Which of the following UTs government launched a unique plantation drive under the theme “Ped Lagao Beti Ke Naam” on International Women's Day 2023 to involve women and girls in afforestation, environmental conservation and creating awareness?
Question 6
According to the Ministry of Finance notification, the trade in cryptocurrencies or virtual assets will be covered under Money Laundering Act. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The exchange of cryptocurrencies or virtual assets will be covered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.
2. The safekeeping of virtual digital assets will not be covered under this act.
3. The sale of virtual digital assets will also come under the preview of the Act.
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Question 7
What is the theme of the 3rd International Conference which was hosted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in virtual format on March 9, 2023?
Question 8
What is the theme of the 3rd Session of the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR), which will be inaugurated by PM Modi in New Delhi on March 10, 2023?
Question 9
In March 2023, Satish Kaushik passed away, at 66, was a veteran _____________.
Question 10
In March 2023, the capital market regulator, SEBI imposed certain restrictions on the placement of bids, price and volume for the companies undertaking share buyback through the stock exchange route. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1) According to the SEBI circular, a company will not be able to purchase more than 25% of the average daily trading volume (in value) of its shares in the 10 trading days preceding the day in which such purchases are made.
2) The certain restrictions came into force on March 9, 2023
3) Presently, the companies have both the options of stock exchange and tender offer for share buyback.
4) The company will not place bids in the pre-open market, first 60 minutes and the last 60 minutes of the regular trading session.
