Stay updated with the latest national and international events with Vajiram and Ravi’s Current Affairs for March 7, 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 7, 2023.
#1. Which country declared a health emergency because of the dengue outbreak?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Peru
C. Spain
D. Bangladesh
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Answer: Option B
Description:
Peru declared a health emergency due to dengue outbreak.
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#2. Which birth anniversary of Sant Sheblal Maharaj was celebrated recently?
A. 281
B. 284
C. 283
D. 285
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
The 284th birth anniversary of Sant Sheblal Maharaj was celebrated recently.
#3. Which country’s Prime Minister Giorgio Maloni will be the chief guest at the 8th Raisina Dialogue?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Switzerland
C. Italy
D. Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
Italian Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni will be the chief guest at the 8th Raisina Dialogue.
#4. The three-day All-India Taekwondo Championship was recently launched in which city?
A. Agra
B. Hyderabad
C. New Delhi
D. Bhopal
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Answer: C
Notes:
The three-day All-India Taekwondo Championship was recently launched in New Delhi.
#5. Indian pair Anirudh Chandrasekhar and N Vijay Sundar Prasanth reached the doubles final of which city’s Open ATP Challenger tournament?
A. Agra
B. Hyderabad
C. Bengaluru
D. Bhopal
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
Indian pair Anirudh Chandrasekhar and N Vijay Sundar Prasanth reached the doubles final of the Bengaluru Open ATP Challenger tournament.
#6. Which state signed an MOU to build a ropeway at Yamunotri temple?
A. Telangana
B. Punjab
C. Uttarakhand
D. Karnataka
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
Uttarakhand has signed an MoU to construct a ropeway at Yamunotri temple.
#7. Which state will be the first to export ‘birds eye chili’ to the United States?
A. Telangana
B. Punjab
C. Mizoram
D. Karnataka
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Correct Answer: C
Notes:
Mizoram will be the first to export ‘Birds Eye Chili’ to the United States.
#8. GST revenue stood at Rs 1.59 lakh crore in which month, the second highest monthly collection on record?
A. March
B. February
C. July
D. January
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Answer: D
Note:
GST revenue stood at Rs 1.59 lakh crore in January 2023, the second highest monthly collection on record.
#9. What is the estimated damage due to the earthquake in Turkey?
A. USD 34 billion
B. USD 32 billion
C. USD 38 billion
D. USD 36 billion
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Answer: A
Note:
An earthquake in Turkey caused damage of USD 34 billion.
#10. Which state has passed a bill to extend the deadline for filing applications for regularization of illegal constructions?
A. Telangana
B. Gujarat
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Karnataka
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Answer: B
Note:
Gujarat has passed a bill to extend the deadline for filing applications for regularization of illegal constructions.
#11. The railways will spend how many crore on new lines and on customer facilities?
A. 32000
B. 31000
C. 34000
D. 33000
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Answer: A
Note:
The railways will spend Rs 32,000 crore on new lines and Rs 13,000 crore on customer facilities.
#12. World Day of Peace and Understanding is celebrated on which date?
A. February 21st
B. February 23rd
C. February 22nd
D. February 20th
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Correct Answer: B
Notes:
World Day of Peace and Understanding is celebrated on 23 February.
#13. Which state government recently presented a budget of Rs 3.01 lakh crore?
A. Telangana
B. Gujarat
C. Maharashtra
D. Karnataka
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Answer: B
Note:
Gujarat government presented a budget of Rs 3.01 lakh crore and proposed no new taxes.
#14. Former Supreme Court Justice S. Abdul Nazir was sworn in as the Governor of which state?
A. Telangana
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Karnataka
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Answer: B
Description:
Former Supreme Court Justice S. Abdul Nazir was sworn in as the Governor of Andhra Pradesh.
#15. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) found a 1300-year-old Buddhist stupa in which city of Odisha?
A. Brahmapur
B. Katchaba
C. Jajpur
D. Kalahandi
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Answer: C
Description:
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has unearthed a 1,300-year-old Buddhist stupa in Jajpur, Odisha.
#16. President Dropdi Murmu conferred Sangeet Natak Academy Fellowship & Academy Awards in which city?
A. New Delhi
B. Hyderabad
C. Bengaluru
D. Bhopal
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Correct Answer: A
Notes:
President Dropdi Murmu presents Sangeet Natak Academy Fellowship & Academy Awards in New Delhi.
#17. Which country will launch the Young Professionals Scheme with India?
A. UK
B. Switzerland
C. Spain
D. Japan
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Answer: A
Description:
UK to launch Young Professionals Scheme with India
#18. Who has announced that TikTok is banned on all government-issued mobile devices?
A. Canada
B. Switzerland
C. Spain
D. Japan
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Answer: A
Description:
Canada has banned TikTok on all government-issued mobile devices.
#19. The President of which country nominated Mr. Ajay Banga to head the World Bank?
A. USA
B. Switzerland
C. Spain
D. Japan
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Answer: A
Note:
President Joe Biden nominated Mr. Ajay Banga to lead the World Bank in the USA.
