Stay updated with the latest national and international events with Vajiram and Ravi’s Current Affairs for March 2, 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 2, 2023.
#1. Government of India will set up the first waste-to-hydrogen plant in which city at a cost of Rs 430 crore?
A. Agra
B. Jaipur
C. New Delhi
D. Pune
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Answer: Option D
Description:
Government of India will set up the first waste-to-hydrogen plant in Pune at a cost of Rs 430 crore.
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#2. Rajendra Biswanath Arlekar was recently appointed as the Governor of which state?
A. Rajasthan
B. Bihar
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
Rajendra Biswanath Arlekar was recently appointed as the Governor of Bihar.
#3. Who has announced that the Chandrayaan-3 lander has successfully conducted a crucial test of the performance of a satellite in space?
A. SAARC
B. DRDO
C. ISRO
D. NASA
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
ISRO has announced that the Chandrayaan-3 lander has successfully conducted a crucial test of the performance of a satellite in space.
#4. G20 finance ministers and central bank chiefs will meet for the first time under the Indian presidency in which city?
A. Agra
B. Bangalore
C. New Delhi
D. Pune
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Answer: B
Notes:
G20 finance ministers and central bank chiefs will meet for the first time under the Indian presidency in Bangalore.
#5. India celebrated the 8th edition of Soil Health Card Day on which date?
A. January 19th.
B. February 19th.
C. August 19th.
D. March 19th.
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
India celebrated the 8th edition of Soil Health Card Day on February 19.
#6. What profession did the late Leiji Matsumoto belong to?
A. Writer.
B. Artist
C. Director
D. Actor
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
Legendary manga artist Leiji Matsumoto has died.
#7. According to a TomTom report, which city has the slowest moving traffic?
A. London
B. Bangalore
C. New Delhi
D. Pune
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Correct Answer: A
Notes:
According to a TomTom report, London has the slowest moving traffic.
#8. India settled for bronze at the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships in which country?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Myanmar
C. Bangladesh
D. Dubai
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Answer: D
Note:
India settled for bronze at the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships in Dubai.
#9. India’s Russian oil imports rose to a record 1.4 million barrels a day in which month?
A. March
B. February
C. April
D. January
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Answer: D
Note:
India’s Russian oil imports rose to a record 1.4 million barrels a day in January.
#10. 12th World Hindi Conference concluded in which country?
A. Sri Lanka
B. South Africa
C. Fiji
D. Japan
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Answer: C
Note:
12th World Hindi Conference concluded in Nadi, Fiji.
#11. To which profession did the late Nandamuri Tarka Ratna belong?
A. Producer.
B. Writer.
C. Doctor
D. Actor
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Answer: D
Note:
Nandamuri Taraka Ratna is a late actress.
#12. Who launched the UAE chapter of the Business Council to promote bilateral trade & investment with the UAE?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Switzerland
C. UAE
D. Afghanistan
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
UAE and India to promote bilateral trade and investment in the UAE.
#13. Poet V Madhusudanan Nair received the Jnanappana Award in which year?
A. 2022
B. 2021
C. 2023
D. 2024
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Answer: C
Description:
Poet V Madhusudanan Nair received the Jnanappana Award in 2023.
#14. Who planned new Russian export controls and restrictions on key industries?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Switzerland
C. UAE
D. USA
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Answer: B
Description:
USA planned new Russian export controls and sanctions on key industries.
#15. India-Uzbekistan bi-annual military ex-Dustlik 2023 started in which state?
A. Telangana
B. Rajasthan
C. Punjab
D. Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: D
Notes:
India-Uzbekistan bi-annual military ex-Dustlik 2023 started in Uttarakhand
#16. The India Meteorological Department issued its first heatwave warning of the season for the Konkan and Kutch regions of which state?
A. Telangana
B. Rajasthan
C. Punjab
D. Gujarat
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Answer: D
Description:
The India Meteorological Department issued its first heatwave warning of the season for the Konkan and Kutch regions of Gujarat.
#17. Which country has confirmed an ICBM test and warned of more powerful measures against its rival?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Switzerland
C. North Korea
D. Japan
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Answer: C
Description:
North Korea has confirmed an ICBM test and warned of more powerful measures against its rival.
#18. Who won the Rotary Club’s Lifetime Achievement Award?
A. Ramesh Krishnan.
B. Suresh Kumar.
C. Devendra Mishra.
D. Ramkishan Malhotra.
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Answer: A
Note:
Ramesh Krishnan received the Rotary Club’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
#19. Which state’s cabinet recently implemented a new liquor policy that ordered the closure of all bars?
A. Telangana
B. Rajasthan
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Gujarat
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Answer: Option C
Note:
Madhya Pradesh cabinet implemented a new liquor policy which ordered the closure of all bars.
