Stay updated with the latest national and international events with Vajiram and Ravi’s Current Affairs for March 12, 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 12, 2023.
#1. Which country predicted a 7.2% increase in defense spending in 2023 to $225 billion?
A. Sri Lanka
B. South Africa
C. Nigeria
D. China
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Answer: Option D
Description:
China predicted a 7.2% increase in defense spending in 2023 to $225 billion.
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#2. Advantage Andhra Pradesh Global Investment Summit 2023 received investment proposals worth how many cores?
A. 13 crore
B. 12 crore
C. 25 crore
D. 20 crore
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Correct Answer: A
Notes:
Advantage Andhra Pradesh Global Investment Summit 2023 received investment proposals worth Rs 13 crore.
#3. The second Semicon India Future Design Roadshow was launched recently in which city?
A. Agra
B. Bangalore
C. Guwahati
D. Mumbai
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
The second Semicon India Future Design Roadshow was recently inaugurated in Bangalore.
#4. Who won the first Bahrain Grand Prix of the season?
A. Roger Federerna
B. Max Verstappen
C. Fernando Alonso
D. Sergio Perez
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Answer: B
Notes:
Formula One world champion Max Verstappen won the first Bahrain Grand Prix of the season.
#5. Which bank banned Mushiri Urban Co-operative Bank?
A. RBI
B. SBI
C. BOB
D. HDFC
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Correct Answer: A
Notes:
RBI imposed restrictions on Mushiri Urban Cooperative Bank.
#6. Scientists have discovered a hidden passage inside the Great Pyramid of Giza in which country?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Switzerland
C. Egypt
D. USA
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
Scientists have discovered a hidden passage inside the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt.
#7. Which city is hosting the International Bio-Resources Conclave and Ethno-Pharmacology Congress?
A. Agra
B. Imphal
C. Guwahati
D. Mumbai
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
Imphal is hosting the International Bio-Resources Conclave and Ethno-Pharmacology Congress
#8. Which city ranks 37th worldwide in rising luxury housing prices?
A. Agra
B. Rishikesh
C. Guwahati
D. Mumbai
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Answer: D
Note:
Mumbai ranks 37th globally in terms of luxury housing price increases.
#9. Which company partnered with a UK-based NGO to improve water conservation in India?
A. Amazon
B. Apple
C. Airtel
d. Vodafone
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Answer: B
Note:
Apple partnered with a UK-based NGO to improve water conservation in India.
#10. Which state inaugurated the Kiladi Museum, a witness to the life of ancient Tamils in the Sangam era?
A. Telangana
B. Kerala
C. Nagaland
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: D
Note:
Tamil Nadu inaugurated the Kiladi Museum, a witness to the life of ancient Tamils in the Sangam era.
#11. The Bharat Gaurav train will be launched in the North East on which date covering Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Tripura and Meghalaya?
A. March 25th.
B. March 21st.
C. March 15th.
D. March 12th.
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Answer: B
Note:
The Bharat Gaurav train will be launched in the North East on March 21, 2023 covering Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Tripura and Meghalaya.
#12. Which country claimed to have discovered 8.5 million metric tons of lithium ore deposits?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Switzerland
C. North Korea
D. Iran
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Correct Answer: D
Notes:
Iran claimed to have discovered 8.5 million metric tons of lithium ore deposits.
#13. The world’s first bamboo crash barrier was installed on a highway in which state?
A. Telangana
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Gujarat
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Answer: C
Note:
The world’s first bamboo crash barrier was installed on a highway in Maharashtra.
#14. India’s per capita income has nearly doubled since 2014-15 to how much rupees?
A. 2.72 lakhs
B. 1.72 lakhs
C. 10.72 lakhs
D. 6.72 lakhs
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Answer: B
Description:
India’s per capita income has nearly doubled since 2014-15 to Rs 1.72 lakh.
#15. India gave a grant of Rs 2 billion to which country’s Gyalsung infra project?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Switzerland
C. Bhutan
D. South Korea
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Answer: C
Description:
India has provided a grant of Rs 2 billion to Bhutan’s Galsung infrastructure project.
#16. Which state has pyramid-like structures known as moidams that meet all the technical requirements of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre?
A. Telangana
B. Assam
C. Nagaland
D. Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
The state of Assam has pyramid-like structures known as moidams that meet all the technical requirements of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
