Stay updated with the latest national and international events with Vajiram and Ravi’s Current Affairs for March 11, 2023. Ideal for UPSC IAS, SSC CGL, State PCS/PSC, and other exams. Get the best and relevant current affairs for both UPSC IAS Prelims & Mains. Stay ahead of the competition with Vajiram and Ravi’s Daily Current Affairs that covers all the important topics for today, March 11, 2023.
#1. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has unearthed a 1,300-year-old Buddhist stupa in which state?
A. Telangana
B. Punjab
C. Nagaland
D. Odisha
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Answer: Option D
Description:
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has unearthed a 1,300-year-old Buddhist stupa in Odisha.
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#2. The first Bodoland International Knowledge Festival was inaugurated in which state?
A. Telangana
B. Punjab
C. Nagaland
D. Assam
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Correct Answer: D
Notes:
The first Bodoland International Knowledge Festival was inaugurated in Kokrajhar, Assam.
#3. Bola Ahmed Tinubu won the presidential election in which country?
A. Sri Lanka
B. South Africa
C. Nigeria
D. Vietnam
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
Bola Ahmed Tinubu won the presidential election in Nigeria.
#4. Iphone maker Foxconn plans to invest upto USD 1 billion in which state?
A. Telangana
B. Punjab
C. Karnataka
D. Assam
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Answer: C
Notes:
Iphone maker Foxconn plans to invest up to USD 1 billion in Karnataka.
#5. Which state exempted electric vehicle dealers from taxes and registration fees?
A. Telangana
B. Punjab
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Assam
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh has exempted electric vehicles from taxes and registration fees.
#6. Karnataka beat Meghalaya 3-2 to win the Santosh Trophy National Football Championship after how many years?
A. 54
B. 50
C. 57
D. 52
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Correct Answer: A
Notes:
Karnataka beat Meghalaya 3-2 to win the Santosh Trophy National Football Championship after 54 years.
#7. India’s unemployment rate rose to 7.45%, while GDP rose to 7.45% in which month?
A. June
B. January
C. March
D. February
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Correct Answer: D
Notes:
India’s unemployment rate rose to 7.45% in February, while GDP rose to 7.45% in February.
#8. Which country’s Justice Department warned about penalties for firms that violate messaging policies?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Switzerland
C. North Korea
D. USA
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Answer: D
Note:
The U.S. Department of Justice warned of penalties for firms that violate messaging policies.
#9. Zero Discrimination Day, is celebrated on which date, where, we celebrate and respect the right of everyone to live a full and productive life?
A. March 02
B. March 01
C. March 04
D. March 03
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Answer: B
Note:
On Zero Discrimination Day, March 1, we celebrate and respect the right of everyone to live a full and productive life.
#10. Which country has developed the first DNA test for dengue?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Switzerland
C. North Korea
D. India
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Answer: D
Note:
India has developed the first DNA test for dengue.
#11. The first joint Indo-French military exercise started in which state?
A. Telangana
B. Kerala
C. Nagaland
D. Gujarat
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Answer: B
Note:
The first joint Indo-French military exercise started from Kerala.
#12. The feast of St. Anthony was celebrated on the island of Katchatheev in which country?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Switzerland
C. North Korea
D. India
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Correct Answer: A
Notes:
The feast of St. Anthony was celebrated on the island of Katchatheev in Sri Lanka.
#13. Ales Bialiatsky, a Nobel Prize-winning rights activist, has been sentenced to how many years in prison in Belarus?
A. 10 years
B. 5 years
C. 9 years
D. 8 years
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Answer: A
Note:
Ales Bialiatsky, a Nobel Prize-winning rights activist, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in Belarus.
#14. Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the 1st SCO International Conference & Expo on Traditional Medicine in which city?
A. Agra
B. Rishikesh
C. Guwahati
D. Mumbai
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Answer: C
Description:
Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the 1st SCO International Conference & Expo on Traditional Medicine in Guwahati.
#15. Five S-400 regiments are expected to be delivered by what year?
A. 2024
B. 2023
C. 2021
D. 2022
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Answer: A
Description:
Five S-400 regiments are expected to be delivered in early 2024.
#16. Who organized the meeting on the theme of Knowledge and Experience Exchange Program for the Emerging Economies of the Global South?
A. Agra
B. Hyderabad
C. Bhopal
D. Mumbai
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
Hyderabad hosted the meeting on the theme of Knowledge and Experience Exchange Program for Emerging Economies of the Global South.
#17. USA and which country are holding their largest joint military exercises in 5 years, called ‘Freedom Shield’ and ‘Warrior Shield’?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Switzerland
C. North Korea
D. South Korea
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Answer: D
Description:
South Korea and USA are holding their largest joint military exercises in 5 years, called ‘Freedom Shield’ and ‘Warrior Shield’.
#18. Who became the 81st Grandmaster of India?
A. VC Anand.
B. Sayantan Das.
C. Vignes NR
D. Kaustav Chatterjee.
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Answer: B
Description:
After emerging victorious over the competition at the International Festival des Jeux in Cannes, France, Sayantan Das achieved the coveted title of 81st GM of India. Meanwhile, in the same tournament, Dasna I.M. Ama competed in the A group with the goal of accumulating 24 Fide Ilo points, which would elevate his rating to 2,500 and secure his position as India’s latest Grandmaster.
#19. Which state has launched the Ladli Bahna Scheme to provide Rs 1,000 per month to every woman?
A. Telangana
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Nagaland
D. Gujarat
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Answer: B
Note:
Madhya Pradesh is launching the Ladli Bahna scheme to provide Rs 1,000 per month to every woman.
#20. The European Union is setting up a humanitarian air bridge to help the conflict hit which country?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Switzerland
C. North Korea
D. Congo
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Answer: Option D
Note:
The European Union is setting up a humanitarian air bridge to help the conflict hit Democratic Republic of Congo.
