Monthly Current Affairs Quiz: March 2023

Consider the following statements on WHO’s - Trends in maternal mortality 2000 to 2020 report:

1) Globally, Maternal mortality declined by 34 % between 2000 and 2020

2) India recorded 24,000 maternal deaths in 2020, second only to Nigeria.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Hayabusa 2 space mission has been launched by which of the following countries?

Which of the following institutions has developed ‘AFTER’ application (to detect human emotions)?

Who will be the Chief Guest at the 8th Raisina Dialogue?

Consider the following statements on Fab 4 (Chip 4) Alliance:

1) Fab 4 or Chip 4 is an alliance of world's top producers of semiconductors: Taiwan, United States, Japan and South Korea.

2) It was proposed by US in 2022 to enhance the "security" and "resilience" of semiconductor supply chains, including by reducing the world's reliance on chips made in China.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the universities will become the first foreign university to establish a campus in India?

The International Energy Agency (IEA) released the annual Methane Global Tracker report in 2023. Consider the following statements in this regard:

1). The energy sector accounts for around 40% of the total average methane emissions from human activity.

2). Methane is the most responsible for global warming since preindustrial times.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Windsor Framework belongs to which of the following countries?

A group of 16 countries led by Vanuatu approached the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to seek an advisory opinion from the Court on the issue of climate change. In this regard consider the following statements:

1). The official languages of the ICJ are French and English.

2). The judgments of the ICJ in contentious cases are just advisory in nature and they are not binding.

3). The ICJ is an org not the United Nations Organisation.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

In February-March 2023, which the state of India came in the grip of an adenovirus outbreak?

In March 2023, a 11-foot-tall ‘robotic elephant’ was donated to Irinjadappilly Sree Krishna Temple in Thrissur district of Kerala by People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India. In this reference consider the following states of India:

1). Kerala

2). Karnataka

3). Assam

Arrange the states given above in descending order of the number of elephants they have and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Zero Discrimination Day is observed every year on 1 March. What is the theme of Zero Discrimination Day 2023?

On which of the following dates, World Civil Defence Day is observed?

Consider the following statements on ‘VAIBHAV Fellowship’ announced by the central government:

1) The fellowship offers NRI researchers an opportunity to work for a minimum of one month to a maximum of two months a year with a research institution or an academic institution in India.

2) Researchers from institutions featuring in the top 500 QS World University Rankings will be eligible for the fellowship.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements about Indian States’ Electricity Transition (SET) Report is/are not correct?

Which of the following countries has recently won GSMA Government Leadership Award 2023?

Who among the following recently won the FIFA best men’s player prize for 2022?

Consider the following statements on ‘Clean Plant Centres’ to be established by the central government:

1) In order to increase domestic production, the Center plans to establish 10 "Clean Plant Centers" as the demand for fruits like apple, avocado and blueberry has increased over time.

2) The program will be launched with an outlay of 2,200 crores (in the next 7 years till 2030) to boost availability of disease-free, quality planting material for high value horticultural crops.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In which of the following states, India’s first marina will be constructed?

Consider the following statements on Methane Global Tracker report released by International Energy Agency’s (IEA):

1) According to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) annual Methane Global Tracker report, fossil fuel companies emitted 120 million metric tonnes of methane into the atmosphere in 2022, only slightly below the record highs seen in 2019.

2) It added that these companies have done almost nothing to curb the emissions despite their pledges to find and fix leaking infrastructure.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

India has recently signed a “Framework Mechanism for Mutual Recognition of Qualifications” with which of the following countries?

Which two countries participated in the FRINJEX-23 military exercise in March 2023?

Who among the following recently launched the ‘Catch the Rain-2023’ campaign?

In which of the following states, Geological Survey of India has found gold mines in India?

When is the National Security Day celebrated annually in India?

The naval commanders conference 2023 of India took place on which of the following ships?

The duration of the International Maritime Exercise/ Cutlass Express (IMX/CE) 2023 is 26 February to 16 March. Consider the following statements in this regard:

1. The IMX/CE 23 is one of the largest multinational maritime exercises in the world.

2. Indian Navy’s participation in the IMX is its maiden participation in the exercise.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What is the theme of the 5th Jan Aushadhi Diwas?

Which of the following players of the private sector launched India's first surety bond insurance for infrastructure projects?

According to the Hunger Funding Gap Report 2023 released by the Action Against Hunger, what was the ratio of the hunger program needs that were fully funded in 2022?

The CO2 Emissions in 2022 Report was released by the International Energy Agency on March 2, 2023. According to the Report, in 2022:

1. Emissions in China decreased.

2. Emissions in European Union decreased.

3. Emissions in the United States of America increased.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

On which of the following dates, the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness is observed?

Consider the following statements on WMO’s Global Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Infrastructure (GGGMI):

1) GGGMI aims to provide better ways of measuring planet-warming pollution and help inform policy choices.

2) The infrastructure will improve our understanding of the carbon cycle and provide critical and timely input to the UNFCCC processes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

'FinEMPOWER' is a collaborative effort of which of the following?

Who among the following recently inaugurated the "Har Payment Digital" mission?

Which of the following states recently launched the “Mukhyamantri Ekal Mahila Swarozgar Yojana”?

According to a recent report of Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), which of the following megacities of India is most polluted?

Who among the following Indian-Americans has been recently appointed as ‘first justice of a district court’ in USA?

Which of the following countries launched the “Group of Friends”, in the United Nations Organisation, to promote accountability for crimes against peacekeepers?

In March 2023, India Day was celebrated in which of the following cities of Canada?

Prime Minister of which of the following countries attended the first day of a cricket test match in March 2023 in Ahmedabad?

Savlon Swasth India Mission unveiled the World's first 'Hand Ambassador' with whom among the following?

In March 2023, Dr Manik Saha took the oath as the chief minister of which of the following Indian states?

The five-day-long Yaoshang festival, a version of Holi, is celebrated in which of the following Indian states?

No Smoking Day is observed every year on which of the following days?

The TROPEX 23 is an exercise of which of the following forces?

Consider the following statements on India's first-ever cross-border oil pipeline:

1) India's first-ever cross-border oil pipeline with Bangladesh is set to be launched on March 18 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina by video conferencing.

2) The pipeline would carry fuel from NRL's marketing terminal in Siliguri, West Bengal to the state-run Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation's (BPC) oil depot in Parbatipur city in Dinajpur District.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The recently created material ‘Redmatter’ is a type of

India-Australia Innovation and Technology Challenge (IA-ITC) is a collaboration of which of the following?

Which of the following ministries has launched the first edition of Women Icons Leading Swachhata (WINS) Awards 2023?

Who among the following will chair the sixth meeting of the National Startup Advisory Council (NSAC)?

Which of the following cities will host the ‘DIVYA KALA MELA’ in March 2023?

The 3d-printed rocket, called Terran 1, belongs to which of the following countries?

Indian Navy participated in a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with the navy of which of the following countries?

With regards to the WHO Global Report on Sodium Intake released in March 2023, consider the following statements:

1. Only 5% of 194 WHO member states are protected by mandatory and comprehensive sodium reduction policies.

2. Bread and bread products are the most targeted food category for sodium reduction across the implemented reformulation policies in member states.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

NASA and the Italian Space Agency are partnering on the MAIA mission which will use data from an Earth observation satellite to help scientists find correlations between air pollution and health problems in major cities across the world. Which of the following Indian city is included in the mission?

The Supreme Court of India has increased the jurisdiction and powers of a high-powered committee that is tasked with the procurement or welfare of wild animals by any rescue or rehabilitation centre or zoo. Who among the following is leading the Committee?

The government of which of the following states has ordered at least 200 replicas of Bobbili Veena to present as a token of honour to the delegates of G20?

Which of the following cities has registered its name in the Guinness Book of World Records for having the longest railway platform in the World?

Consider the following statements on Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5):

1) It was held under the theme “From Potential to Prosperity” in Qatar and concluded with adoption of the ‘Doha Political Declaration’ by the world leaders.

2) ‘Doha Political Declaration’ is a 10-year plan to put the world’s 46 most vulnerable countries back on track to achieving the UN-mandated Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

According to SIPRI’s (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute) latest report, which of the following countries was the biggest arms importer between 2018-22?

'Operation Trishul' is an initiative of which of the following agencies?

India's first behavioral lab will be established in which state?

Which of the following statements about the Kamalam (Dragon Fruit) is NOT correct?

When will ‘International Day of Action for Rivers’ be observed in 2023?

India-Bhutan Satellite ground station was inaugurated in March 2023 at which of the following cities?

Indian Army participated in the 13th edition of Exercise Bold Kurukshetra with Army of which of the following countries?

Which of the following countries inaugurated word’s first project to bury CO2 imported from abroad?

In March 2023, which of the following confirmed successfully deploying 40 satellites put up by a SpaceX rocket that took off from a launch station in Florida?

Which of the following companies has developed India’s first indigenous quadruped (four-legged) robot and exoskeleton for the defence sector?

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) – NITI Aayog launched ATL Sarthi. What is ATL Sarthi?

World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated on which of the following dates every year?

Pi Day or ‘International Day of Mathematics' is celebrated on which of the following dates?

Consider the following statements on Exercise La Perouse – 2023:

1) The third edition of the multilateral exercise La Perouse was conducted in the Indian Ocean Region from 13 to 14 March 2023.

2) This edition saw the participation of personnel, ships and integral helicopters of Royal Australian Navy, French Navy, Indian Navy, Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force, Royal Navy and the United States Navy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following countries recently hosted the SCO Summit on ‘Collaboration in Sports and Physical Fitness’?

The Senate of which of the following countries recently adopted a resolution recognising McMahon Line as the international boundary between China and Arunachal Pradesh?

The report ‘India Venture Capital Report 2023’ has been published by which of the following?

India has signed a loan agreement for construction of 781 kms green national highways with which institution?

Who has been appointed as the India ambassador for ‘She Changes Climate’ campaign?

In March 2023, the international criminal court (ICC) in The Hague has issued an arrest warrant against the president of which of the following countries?

The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) published the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2023. Consider the following statements in this regard:

1. Pakistan has topped in the list of country impacted by terrorism in the Index.

2. India’s rank decreased from the previous year.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Barda Wildlife Sanctuary is a second home for Asiatic lions in India in which of the following states?

What is the theme of the Global Recycling Day 2023?

The REACHOUT Scheme has been launched by which of the following ministries of the Government of India?

What is the theme of World Sleep Day 2023?

Consider the following statements on EXERCISE AFINDEX 2023:

1) The Indian Army is set to host the second edition of the Africa-India field training exercise (AFINDEX-23) from March 21 to 30, and African Chiefs Conclave on March 28, in Pune.

2) Over 22 countries are scheduled to attend the conclave while 20 countries are expected to be part of the exercise.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Butterfly EcoPark at Chottakhola is situated in which state?

When is the International Day of Happiness celebrated annually?

When is the World Oral Health Day celebrated annually?

‘Poshan Pakhwada’ is celebrated in India every year in which month?

What is ‘AxEMU’ recently unveiled by NASA?

Which country has launched the world's first battery made of sand?

In March 2023, the Global Conference on Digital Health was organized by?

Which industrialist was appointed to the 'Order of Australia' to strengthen bilateral ties?

Which of the following organisation is organising Yuvika- Yuva Vigyan program for school children?

In which state are the Jhamarkotra and Jawar heritage sites located?

World Sparrow Day is celebrated to raise awareness about the conservation of sparrows-

Consider the following statements regarding the World Happiness Report 2023:

1. The report is published by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network.

2. India’s rank improved in the Report.

3. India secured a higher rank than its all neighboring counties in the Report.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

“Pathways to Atmanirbhar Bharat” is a study that highlighted the need for a rapid expansion of clean energy infrastructure in India. The study was released by which of the following organizations?

1. Center for Policy Research

2. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

3. The India Energy and Climate Center

Select the correct answers from the codes given below:

A production portal "SRIJAN" was virtually inaugurated in March 2023, by which of the following ministries of the Government of India?

What is the objective of the scheme PM PRANAM?

INS Androth, launched in March 2023, belongs to which of the following categories?

The Jharniyojan portal was launched by the government of Jharkhand. What is its objective?

Which of the following dates is marked as International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination?

World Water Day is observed on which of the following dates?

Consider the following statements on Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF):

1) Recently, an Inter-Ministerial delegation from India led by the Department of Commerce participated in the second Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) negotiating round in Bali, Indonesia from March 13-19, 2023.

2) During the Bali Round, discussions covered all the four pillars of the IPEF: Trade (Pillar I); Supply Chains (Pillar II); Clean Economy (Pillar III); and Fair Economy (Taxation & Anticorruption) - (Pillar IV).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following engineering institutions has entered the list of top 50 institutions for engineering in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023?

Which of the following Indians has featured in the list of top 10 billionaires (as per Hurun Global Rich List released in Mar 2023)?

Which state has become the first state to pass the right to health bill?

In which of the following cities of Maharashtra, 'Statue of Knowledge' will be installed?

In which of the following districts of Uttarakhand is the International Liquid Mirror Telescope (IMLT) installed?

Approximately how many people do not have access to safe drinking water as per the report published by UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water released at the United Nations 2023 Water Conference?

Which portal has been launched by the Central Government for claim disbursement through National Crop Insurance Portal (NCIP)?

Which state has launched "Mukhyamantri Vriksha Sampada Yojana"?

Consider the following statements about Kashmiri Stag (Hangul).

1) Kashmir stag also called hangul is a subspecies of Central Asian red deer endemic to Kashmir and surrounding areas.

2) it is found primarily in the Dachigam National Park.

3) In a recent census conducted (2023) at Kashmir’s Dachigam National Park, it was found that the population of Hangul or Kashmiri Stag has gradually increased over time at the national park.

Select the correct statements using the code given below.

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Consider the following statements about National Ropeways Development Programme – “Parvatmala”

1) Parvatmala, that is, the National Ropeways Development Programme was announced in the Union Budget for 2022-23

2) The Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules 1961 was amended in February 2023 and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways was given the authority to take care of the development of Ropeways and Alternate Mobility Solutions in the country.

Select the correct statements using the code given below.

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Which mathematician was awarded the Abel Prize for the year 2023?

Which of the following countries has designed the drone ‘Haeil’?

Consider the following statements regarding the “Earth Hour”:

1). It is observed on the last Sunday of March every year.

2). It is organized by UNESCO.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The first outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus disease took place in which of the following countries?

Consider the following statements regarding the NIPUN:

1). It is an initiative of the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs.

2). It is to train construction workers and to provide them with opportunities for work in foreign countries.

3). It will provide trainees with 'Kaushal Bima' accidental insurance for lifetime.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

The PENCIL portal belongs to which of the following?

Lovlina Borgohain has set a record by winning gold at the World Women’s Boxing Championships. She belongs to which of the countries?

Government launched Aravalli Green Wall Project, a major initiative to green the 5 km buffer area around the Aravalli Hill Range in how many states?

World Theatre Day is celebrated on which of the following dates?

Consider the following statements on G20-CSAR:

1) G20-CSAR is a government-to-government level initiative conceptualised under the India’s G20-Presidency.

2) The motivation of this initiative is to bring together the Chief Science Advisers and their equivalents of G20 member countries, as well as the invited countries, to deliberate upon and develop collaborative frameworks for some of the common pressing global science and technology (S&T) policy issues.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following organisations has recently launched CRISP app?

Which of the following is the nodal ministry of LaqShya programme?

Which of the following national parks will host the Gaj Utsav 2023?

Which of the following statements about the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway link (USBRL) project is not correct?

When will be the International Day of Zero Waste 2023 observed?

When did India become a full member of SCO?

In which country the meeting of National Security Advisors of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, 2023 will be held?

AFINDEX-2023 is a military exercise between which two countries?