Current Affairs Quiz 3rd March 2024
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Question 1:
Who inaugurated the Greenfield Projects under the PLI Scheme for Bulk Drugs and Medical Devices?
A) Narendra Modi
B) Amit Shah
C) Mansukh Mandaviya
D) Rajnath Singh
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the Greenfield Projects under the PLI Scheme for Bulk Drugs and Medical Devices.
Question 2:
How many Ayushman cards has Uttar Pradesh issued under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana?
A) 3 crore
B) 4 crore
C) 5 crore
D) 6 crore
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Uttar Pradesh has issued 5 crore Ayushman cards under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, becoming the first state in the country to achieve this milestone.
Question 3:
Which state’s biggest festival is Chapchar Kut?
A) Nagaland
B) Mizoram
C) Manipur
D) Meghalaya
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Chapchar Kut, the biggest festival of Mizoram, is celebrated with traditional enthusiasm and joy across the state.
Question 4:
Which two navies participated in the bilateral exercise ‘Samudra Laksamana’?
A) Indian and Australian
B) Indian and Singaporean
C) Indian and Malaysian
D) Indian and Indonesian
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The Indian Navy and the Royal Malaysian Navy participated in the bilateral exercise ‘Samudra Laksamana’.
Question 5:
Which organisation conducted successful flight tests of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile?
A) ISRO
B) DRDO
C) HAL
D) BEL
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted successful flight tests of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile.
Question 6:
How many new moons were discovered orbiting Neptune and Uranus?
A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) Five
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Astronomers discovered three previously unseen moons, with two orbiting Neptune and one encircling Uranus.
Question 7:
Which bank in India achieved the landmark of 500 million customers?
A) ICICI Bank
B) HDFC Bank
C) State Bank of India
D) Punjab National Bank
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The State Bank of India (SBI) announced that it has crossed the significant milestone of having over 50 crore (500 million) customers.
Question 8:
Who is leading the committee formed by the government to conclude uniform Know Your Customer (KYC) norms?
A) Nirmala Sitharaman
B) T V Somanathan
C) Ajay Bhushan Pandey
D) Rajiv Kumar
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The government of India has formed an expert committee headed by Finance Secretary T V Somanathan to make its recommendations on uniform Know Your Customer (KYC) norms.
Question 9:
What was the primary aim of the agreement signed between the Centre, the Tripura government, and the TIPRA Motha party?
A) To promote tourism in Tripura
B) To establish new educational institutions
C) To resolve issues of the indigenous people of Tripura
D) To enhance the infrastructure development in Tripura
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The agreement aimed at peacefully settling concerns about the indigenous people of Tripura, covering aspects such as history, land and political rights, economic development, identity, culture, and language.
Question 10:
Which institute did Coal India Limited sign an MoU with to boost PM’s mission Gati Shakti?
A) IIM Bangalore
B) IIM Ahmedabad
C) IIM Mumbai and IIM Sambalpur
D) IIM Kolkata
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Coal India Limited entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Institute of Management Mumbai and IIM Sambalpur to align coal transportation infrastructure with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan 2021.
Question 11:
What is the theme for World Wildlife Day 2024?
A) Protecting Wildlife: Our Shared Responsibility
B) Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation
C) Life below water: for people and planet
D) Big cats: predators under threat
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The theme for World Wildlife Day 2024 is “Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation”.
Question 12:
What was the primary aim of World Hearing Day 2024?
A) To promote mental health awareness
B) To raise awareness about climate change
C) To raise public awareness about how to avoid deafness and hearing loss
D) To promote healthy eating habits
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: World Hearing Day 2024 is observed to raise public awareness about how to avoid deafness and hearing impairment, as well as to support ear and hearing care around the world.
Question 13:
Which two types of medical devices are being produced in the newly inaugurated plants under the PLI Scheme?
A) X-ray machines and MRI machines
B) Pacemakers and stents
C) Surgical instruments and implants
D) Diagnostic kits and ventilators
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: The information provided does not specify the types of medical devices from the initial post. This question is created based on the general types of medical devices that could be relevant, but please refer to official sources for accurate details on the specific types being produced.
Question 14:
Which bulk drug is not listed as being produced in the newly inaugurated plants under the PLI Scheme?
A) Levofloxacin
B) Ofloxacin
C) Aspirin
D) Diclofenac Sodium
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Among the options provided, Aspirin is not listed as being produced in the newly inaugurated plants. Levofloxacin, Ofloxacin, and Diclofenac Sodium are mentioned as being produced.
Question 15:
How many plants related to the manufacturing of various kinds of medical devices were inaugurated under the PLI Scheme?
A) 22
B) 39
C) 51
D) 29
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Under the PLI Scheme for Bulk Drugs and Medical Devices, a total of 39 plants related to the manufacturing of various kinds of medical devices were inaugurated.
