Current Affairs Quiz – March 14 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz– March 14 2023
1. India’s First-ever Methanol Fueled Buses launched by Transport Minister in which city?
a) Chennai
b) Hyderabad
c) Bangalore
d) Pune
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Answer c) Bangalore.
On March 12, 2023 (Sunday), Nitin Gadkari showcased 100% methanol-powered buses that will be run by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC). The buses will be operated with methanol blended fuel as part of Mission Clean Energy.
2. A new initiative called ‘beggar-free city’ started in which state?
a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Manipur
c) Assam
d) Maharastra
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Answer d) Maharastra.
In Nagpur, Maharashtra, a new project known as “beggar-free city” has been launched. Amitesh Kumar, the Nagpur City commissioner of police, announced that notification 144 CrPC has been issued in this regard.
3. Who have been named as brand ambassadors for Women’s World Boxing Championships 2023?
a) Mary Kom and Farhan Akhtar
b) Geeta Bhogat and Mary Kom
c) Nikhat Zareen and Farhan Akhtar
d) Ranveer Singh and Mary Kom
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Answer a) Mary Kom and Farhan Akhtar
The Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi will host the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championship 2023 from March 15–26.
4. International Day of Action of Rivers 2023 is observed on______________.
a) March 11
b) March 12
c) March 13
d) March 14
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Answer d) March 14.
The theme of the 2023 International Day of Action for Rivers is “Rights of Rivers,” which calls for the designation of rivers as a national treasure.
5. Recently, Pfizer is spending about $43 billion to acquire _______________.
a) Sanofi
b) Seagen
c) Genmab
d) Gilead Sciences
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Answer b) Seagen.
Pfizer is spending about $43 billion to acquire Seagen to reach deeper into new cancer treatments that target tumor cells while sparing surrounding healthy tissue.
6. Which edition of Exercise La Perouse- 2023 begins on March 13 and 14, 2023?
a) 1st edition
b) 2nd edition
c) 3rd edition
d) 4th edition
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Answer c) 3rd edition.
This version of the drill will feature participation from the fleet tanker INS Jyoti and guided missile frigate INS Sahyadri, both of which were built domestically.
7. Which american bank has became the largest bank to fail since the 2008 financial crisis?
a) Silicon Valley Bank
b) American Express
c) Brex
d) Capital One
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Answer a) Silicon Valley Bank.
Startup-focused lender Silicon Valley Bank Financial Group became the largest bank to fail since the 2008 financial crisis, in a sudden collapse that roiled global markets, left billions of dollars belonging to companies and investors stranded.
8. G20 flower festival begins in ____________.
a) Chennai
b) New Delhi
c) Mumbai
d) Hyderabad
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Answer b) New Delhi.
Connaught Plaza in Delhi will host a Flower Festival beginning from, March 11. It aims to emphasise the diversity of G20 participants and invited nations.
