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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 19, 2024

March 19, 2024
Consider the following statements:
1. The government conducted the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) as part of Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram across 23 states.
2. The assessment comprises three subjects – Reading, Writing, and Numeracy – each carrying 50 marks, totalling 150 marks.
3. ULLAS (Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society) covers non-literates of the age group of 18 years and above in all state/UTs in the country.
4. The scheme is implemented through volunteerism through offline
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  • (A) 1 & 2 only
  • (B) 1 & 3 only
  • (C) 3 & 4 only
  • (D) 1 & 4 only
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ANSWER: A

 

Consider the following statements:
1. Nana Jagannath Shankarseth was a social reformer, educationist, and philanthropist from Maharashtra.
2. He became the first Indian to be nominated to the Legislative Council of Bombay.
3. He was also the founder of Bombay Association.
4. Shankarseth founded the Native School of Bombay which evolved into prestigious Elphinstone College.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  • (A) 1 & 2 only
  • (B) 1, 2 & 3 only
  • (C) 2, 3 & 4 only
  • (D) 1, 2, 3 & 4
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ANSWER: D

 

Consider the following statements:
1. Ethanol 100 fuel contains 100% ethanol.
2. ‘Kalpa Suvarna’ seen recently in news is a variety of
3. Global Recycling Day is observed on 18 March, every year.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
  • (A) 1 & 2 only
  • (B) 2 & 3 only
  • (C) 1 & 3 only
  • (D) 1, 2 & 3
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ANSWER: A

 

Consider the following statements:
1. Ethanol 100 has a high-octane rating, typically between 100-105.
2. ‘Kalpa Suvarna’ variety starts flowering 30-36 months after planting.
3. Global Recycling Day was created in 2018 to help recognise, and celebrate, the importance recycling plays in preserving our
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  • (A) 1 & 2 only
  • (B) 2 & 3 only
  • (C) 1 & 3 only
  • (D) 1, 2 & 3
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ANSWER: D

 

Consider the following statements:
1. Ethanol 100 can be used in a wide array of vehicles, including flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) designed to run on gasoline, ethanol, or any blend of the two.
2. VTL CH I and VTL CH II having high fat and nutrient contents are varieties of coconut.
3. The theme of Global Recycling Day 2024 is #RecyclingHeroes.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  • (A) 1 & 2 only
  • (B) 2 & 3 only
  • (C) 1 & 3 only
  • (D) 1, 2 & 3
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ANSWER: C

 

Consider the following statements:
1. The Joint Military Exercise “LAMITIYE-2024” is a bilateral exercise between India and Mauritius.
2. The biannual exercise started in 2001.
Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
  • (A) 1 only
  • (B) 2 only
  • (C) Both 1 and 2
  • (D) Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER: D

  • A contingent from the Indian Army departed to Seychelles to participate in the Tenth edition of the Joint Military Exercise “LAMITIYE-2024” alongside the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF).
  • The biennial training event holds significant importance in fostering cooperation between the two nations.
  • The term ‘LAMITIYE’, translating to ‘Friendship’ in the Creole language, encapsulates the spirit of camaraderie underlying this exercise, which has been a tradition since its inception in 2001.
  • With 45 personnel each from the renowned GORKHA RIFLES of the Indian Army and the Seychelles Defence Forces, the exercise aims to bolster interoperability in Sub-conventional Operations within Semi-Urban environments, aligning with Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter on Peacekeeping Operations.
Consider the following statements:
1. Ratan Tata has been bestowed with the prestigious PV Narasimha Rao Memorial Award for his outstanding philanthropic contributions.
2. The PV Narasimha Rao Memorial Award is an award of recognition for individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to social welfare and humanitarian causes.
Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
  • (A) 1 only
  • (B) 2 only
  • (C) Both 1 and 2
  • (D) Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER: C

  • Ratan Tata, former chairman of Tata Sons, was bestowed with the prestigious PV Narasimha Rao Memorial Award for his outstanding philanthropic contributions.
    • The PV Narasimha Rao Memorial Award, named after the former Prime Minister of India, is an award of recognition for individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to social welfare and humanitarian causes.
  • Ratan Tata, who has donated more than half of his income to charity, has given generous donations at an individual level as well as under Tata Trusts.
  • Tata Sons Chairman emeritus Ratan Tata, 86, has also received two of the highest civilian awards of India — the Padma Vibhushan (2008) and Padma Bhushan (2000) – for his immeasurable contributions towards nation building.
Ordnance Factories Day is observed on-
  • (A) March 16th
  • (B) March 17th
  • (C) March 18th
  • (D) March 19th
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ANSWER: C

  • Every year, Ordnance Factories Day is observed on March 18th.
  • In 1775, the Board of Ordnance was formed in Fort William, Kolkata.
  • In 1787, a gunpowder factory was formed in Ishapore and a gun carriage factory was formed in Cossipore, Kolkata.
  • Now it’s known as Gun and Shell Factory, Cossipore.
  • Ordnance Factories Day is celebrated on March 18 to commemorate the day when Ordnance Factory in Cossipore, Kolkata was formed.
India’s first integrated Oil Palm Processing Unit has begun operations in-
  • (A) Mizoram
  • (B) Manipur
  • (C) Assam
  • (D) Arunachal Pradesh
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ANSWER: D

  • India’s first integrated Oil Palm Processing Unit by 3F Oil Palm started its commercial operations.
  • This integrated Oil Palm project will include a cutting-edge oil palm factory (Palm Oil Processing and Refinery), a zero-discharge effluent plant, a palm waste-based power plant, and additional structures and go-downs for support purposes.
  • The factory located at Roing in lower Dibang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, carries forward Mission Palm Oil, representing a pivotal step in India’s journey towards self-reliance in edible oils, catalyzed by the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP).
  • This factory marks the first Oil Palm factory in Arunachal Pradesh and India’s first Oil Palm Factory under NMEO-OP.
Which team won Women's Premier League 2024 title?
  • (A) Delhi Capitals
  • (B) Mumbai Indians
  • (C) Royal Challengers Bangalore
  • (D) UP Warriorz
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ANSWER: C

  • Royal Challengers Bangalore won the Women’s Premier League 2024 title with an eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in the final.
  • RCB made easy work of their 114-run chase against DC to lift their maiden WPL title.
Who has been named by Election Commission of India as the National Icon in the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category?
  • (A) Bharat Kumar
  • (B) Sheetal Devi
  • (C) Bhavina Patel
  • (D) Avani Lekhara
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ANSWER: B

  • Election Commission has announced Sheetal Devi, a distinguished Para-archer from J&K and recipient of the Arjuna Award, as the National Icon in the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category.
  • Her name was announced at an Exhibition Cricket Match between the Indian Deaf Cricket Association Team and the Delhi and District Cricket Association team held in Delhi.
Tamilisai Soundararajan has recently resigned as the Governor of-
  • (A) Punjab
  • (B) Haryana
  • (C) Andhra Pradesh
  • (D) Telangana
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ANSWER: D

  • Tamilisai Soundararajan resigned as the Governor of Telangana and the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry.
  • Soundararajan, 62, is expected to return to electoral politics and contest Lok Sabha elections 2024 from Tamil Nadu.

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