Current Affairs Quiz – March 16 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz– March 16 2023
1. Sea Dragon 23 exercise is a biennial coordinated multilateral anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise is hosted by which nation?
a) USA
b) France
c) India
d) Russia
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Answer a) USA.
The Sea Dragon 23 exercise is a biennial coordinated multilateral anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise for long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft.
2. Recently, India & World Bank signsed loan agreement for construction of Green National Highway Corridors Project in how many states?
a) 2 States
b) 3 States
c) 4 States
d) 5 States
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Answer c) 4 States.
The project aims to build the Green National Highway Corridors Project in 4 Indian states. The loan assistance of 500 million dollars will be used for the construction of the highways.
3. Which railway zone sets up First Trans Tea Stall?
a) Southern Zone
b) Northern Zone
c) North Western Zone
d) Northeast Zone
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Answer d) Northeast Zone.
The Northeast Frontier Railways (NEFR) combined with the All Assam Transgender Association recently opened a tea shop led by transgender people located at Guwahati station.
4. Eric Garcetti designated as, Which country Ambassador to India?
a) Japan
b) China
c) USA
d) France
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Answer c) USA.
The former leader Eric Garcetti has been made the US Envoy to India, two years after US President Joe Biden elected him.
5. Which IPL team has partnered with Equitas Small Finance Bank as banking partner for IPL 2023?
a) Chennai Super Kings
b) Royal Challengers Bangalore
c) Kolkata Knight Riders
d) Mumbai Indians
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Answer b) Royal Challengers Bangalore.
This partnership means that Equitas Small Finance Bank will provide a range of banking services to RCB, including salary accounts, forex, and other related financial services.
6. What does the term GPT stand for?
a) Generative Pre-trained Transformer
b) General Pre-robot Transformer
c) Generative Pre-trained Trainer
d) General Pre-trained Transformer
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Answer a) Generative Pre-trained Transformer.
GPT4, the most recent release of OpenAI’s large language model, which powers popular apps like ChatGPT and the new Bing, has been announced.
7. According to SIPRI report 2023, which country is the world’s largest importer of military equipment?
a) USA
b) Japan
c) India
d) Russia
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Answer c) India.
According to data published by the think tank that tracks weapons imports over a five-year period, India had the biggest percentage of the world’s arms imports in the past five years at 11%, followed by Saudi Arabia (9.6%), Qatar (6.4%), Australia (4.7%), and China (4.7%).
8. According to SIPRI report 2023, which country is the world’s largest exporter of military equipment?
a) USA
b) Japan
c) India
d) Russia
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Answer a) USA.
In the past five years, the US exported 40% of all military goods worldwide, followed by Russia (16%), France (11%), China (5.2%), and Germany (4.2%), according to new Sipri data.
9. Sameer Khakhar is passes away at 71, who is associated with___________.
a) Actor
b) Writer
b) Singer
d) All the above
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Answer a) Actor.
Sameer Khakhar, an experienced actor who had worked in theater, television, and movies, has passed away. He is most remembered for his portrayal of the character “Khopdi” in the popular TV series “Nukkad.”
