Current Affairs Quiz – March 01 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz– March 01 2023
1. Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi took charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of ___________ Naval Command.
a) Eastern
b) Western
c) Southern
d) South Eastern
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Answer b) Western.
Previously, he served as the Signal Communications Officer and Electronics Warfare Officer and undertook several missions.
2. Who has been Appointed as Army’s New Vice Chief?
a) Sambath Rathan
b) Rathin Rathi
c) MV Suchindra Kumar
d) Kohimana Nakul
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Answer c) MV Suchindra Kumar
Lieutenant General MV Suchindra Kumar is announced as the new Vice Chief of Army staff. He takes over as Jaipur-based Sapta Shakti Command, as stated by the Defence Ministry.
3. World Civil Defence Day is observed on____________.
a) March 01
b) March 02
c) March 03
d) March 04
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Answer a) March 01.
The theme for this year is “Uniting the world’s leading specialists for the safety and security of future generations”.
4. World Seagrass Day 2023 is observed on____________.
a) March 01
b) March 02
c) March 03
d) March 04
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Answer a) March 01.
World Seagrass Day is celebrated annually on 1st March to raise awareness about seagrass and its important functions in the marine ecosystem. The seagrasses are grass-like plants that live close to the sea.
5. Zero Discrimination Day 2023 is observed on____________.
a) March 01
b) March 02
c) March 03
d) March 04
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Answer a) March 01.
On Zero Discrimination Day, 1 March, we celebrate the right of everyone to live a full and productive life and live it with dignity.
6. Which airlines has received 25.1% stake in Air India group after investing $267 mn?
a) Malaysian Airlines
b) Doha Airlines
c) Lufthansa Airlines
d) Singapore Airlines
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Answer d) Singapore Airlines.
Singapore Airlines will give Air India an additional SGD 360 million (USD 267 million). With its acquisition by Tata and merger with Vistara Airlines, it will give SIA a 25.1% interest in the firm.
