Stay updated with the latest national and international events with Vajiram and Ravi’s Current Affairs for March 3, 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 3, 2023.
#1. The Serum Institute will set up a Center of Excellence in Infectious Diseases & Pandemic Preparedness in which city?
A. Agra
B. Hyderabad
C. New Delhi
D. Bhopal
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Answer: Option B
Description:
Serum Institute will set up a Center of Excellence in Infectious Diseases & Pandemic Preparedness in Hyderabad.
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#2. Boeing’s ‘first global support centre’ to be set up in which city?
A. Agra
B. Gurugram
C. New Delhi
D. Bhopal
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
Boeing’s ‘first global support centre’ to be set up in Gurugram
#3. The 49th meeting of the GST Council was held in which city?
A. Agra
B. Jaipur
C. New Delhi
D. Bhopal
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
The 49th meeting of the GST Council was held in New Delhi.
#4. The first nuclear plant in northern India is being built in which state?
A. Rajasthan
B. Gujarat
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Haryana
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Answer: D
Notes:
The first nuclear plant in northern India is being built in Haryana.
#5. Which country celebrated Democracy Day on February 19?
A. Sri Lanka
B. South Africa
C. Bangladesh
D. Nepal
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Correct Answer: D
Notes:
Nepal celebrated Democracy Day on 19 February.
#6. Which country was the first in Europe to pass a ‘menstrual leave’ law?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Spain
C. Bangladesh
D. Nepal
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
Spain was the first country in Europe to pass a ‘menstrual leave’ law.
#7. Which city is hosting the International Engineering and Technology Fair 2023?
A. Agra
B. Jaipur
C. New Delhi
D. Bhopal
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
New Delhi is hosting the International Engineering and Technology Fair 2023.
#8. ISRO’s SSLVD2 launch vehicle launched how many spacecraft into orbit?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
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Answer: C
Note:
ISRO’s SSLVD2 launch vehicle launched three spacecraft into orbit.
#9. Which state government organized the first state level ‘Shrimp Mela’?
A. Telangana
B. Punjab
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: B
Note:
Punjab government organized the first state level ‘Shrimp Mela’.
#10. Which date marks World Social Justice Day?
A. February 20th.
B. February 14th.
C. February 18th.
D. February 16th.
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Answer: A
Note:
February 20 marks World Social Justice Day.
#11. Who became the sixth batsman to score 25,000 runs in international cricket?
A. Gautam Gambhir.
B. MS Dhoni
C. Virat Kohli
D. Sachin Tendulkar.
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Answer: C
Note:
Virat Kohli became the sixth batsman to score 25,000 runs in international cricket.
#12. The northern states of Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh celebrated their foundation day on which date?
A. February 20th.
B. February 14th.
C. February 18th.
D. February 16th.
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Correct Answer: A
Notes:
The northern states of Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh celebrated their foundation day on 20 February.
#13. Qatar lifted its ban on frozen seafood from which country?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Switzerland
C. Spain
D. India
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Answer: D
Note:
Qatar lifts ban on frozen seafood from India.
#14. India celebrated the 8th Soil Health Card Day on which date?
A. February 17th.
B. February 18th.
C. February 19th.
D. February 13th.
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Answer: C
Description:
India celebrated the 8th Soil Health Card Day on February 19.
#15. Divya Kala Mela 2023 is being held in which city?
A. Agra
B. Jaipur
C. New Delhi
D. Mumbai
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Answer: D
Description:
Divya Kala Mela 2023 is being held in Mumbai.
#16. APJ Abdul Kalam Satellite Launch Vehicle Mission-2023 was launched from which state?
A. Telangana
B. Rajasthan
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Gujarat
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
APJ Abdul Kalam Satellite Launch Vehicle Mission-2023 was launched from Tamil Nadu.
#17. Who confirmed the test of Hwasong-15 intercontinental ballistic missile?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Switzerland
C. North Korea
D. India
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Answer: C
Description:
North Korea has confirmed it has test-fired the Hwasong-15 intercontinental ballistic missile.
#18. India and Egypt held their third meeting of the Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism in which city?
A. Agra
B. Jaipur
C. New Delhi
D. Mumbai
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Answer: C
Description:
India and Egypt held their third meeting of the Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism in New Delhi.
#19. The Textiles Ministry’s Technotex 2023 will be held in which city?
A. Agra
B. Jaipur
C. New Delhi
D. Mumbai
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Answer: D
Note:
The Textiles Ministry’s Technotex 2023 will be held in Mumbai.
#20. Who was sworn in as the new Governor of Jharkhand?
A. Satyapal Malik.
B. C.P. Radhakrishnan.
C. Fagu Chauhan.
D. Ramesh Bias.
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Answer: Option B
Note:
C.P. Radhakrishnan was sworn in as the new Governor of Jharkhand.
