Daily Current Affairs Quiz 5th March 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 5th March 2024: Today, we provide the 5th March Current Affairs Quiz.
These topics are most important for candidates who prepare fοr Government and Bank Exams in 2024. In this article, we are covering the following impοrtant topics Headlines:
- Sindri Fertiliser Plant
- Asian Development Bank (ADB)
- Ayushman cards under AB-PMJAY
- State Water Information Centre (SWIC)
- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
- Share Your Colours
Current Affairs Quiz 5th March 2024
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5th March 2024 covering the below important topics Headlines: Sindri Fertiliser Plant, Asian Development Bank (ADB), Ayushman cards under AB-PMJAY, State Water Information Centre (SWIC), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Share Your Colours.
Here are Current Affairs Quiz 5th March 2024
Q1. Which state has issued five crore Ayushman cards?
A] Gujarat
B] Madhya Pradesh
C] Uttar Pradesh
D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: C [Uttar Pradesh]
” Notes:uttar pradesh has marked a milestone by issuing 5 crore ayushman cards, making it the first state to do so under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. the state boasts 50,017,920 issued cards, benefiting 74,382,304 individuals across 3,716 hospitals. with 3,481,252 health claims filed, an impressive 92.48% were settled, reflecting the scheme’s success. sangeeta singh, ceo of the state agency for comprehensive health, credits the achievement to continuous support from the national health authority and the dedication of various healthcare workers.”
Q2. Sindri fertiliser plant, recently seen in the news, is located in which state?”
A] Jharkhand
B] Uttar Pradesh
C] Rajasthan
D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: A [Jharkhand]
Notes:
PM Modi dedicated the HURL Sindri Fertilizer Plant in Jharkhand on March 1, 2024, addressing India’s urea demand. The nation requires 360 lakh metric tons yearly, but in 2014, produced only 225 lakh metric tons. Thanks to government efforts, production increased to 310 lakh metric tons in the last decade. Modi revealed plans to revive more plants by 2025, ensuring affordable fertilizers for farmers and generating employment opportunities for local youth, including the Talcher Fertilizer Plant.
Q3. Which state government has announced that it will set up swic?
A] Bihar
B] Odisha
C] Gujarat
D] Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
” Notes:the Odisha government is establishing the state water information centre (swic) to coordinate, store, and disseminate water resource data. operating under the water resources department, it aims to maintain a comprehensive repository of hydro-meteorological data for odisha. the center will be staffed with experts in water resources management and data handling. additionally, the approval for contractual supervisors will enhance service delivery in internal child development services in odisha.”
Q4. The Amrabad tiger reserve seen recently in the news is located in which state?
A] Telangana
B] Kerala
C] Karnataka
D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: A [Telangana]
” Notes: the leopard population in amrabad tiger reserve, Telangana, has significantly increased, as per the recent ‘status of leopards in india’ report. spanning 2611.4 sq km, it is one of india’s largest tiger reserves and the second-largest in core area. originally part of nagarjunasagar-srisailam tiger reserve, amrabad tiger reserve emerged post-state bifurcation. situated in nagarkurnool and nalgonda districts, it encompasses nallamala forest and vital water sources like srishailam dam and nagarjunsagar dam, fed by krishna river.”
Q5. Where was the npg 66th meeting?
A] Chennai
B] New Delhi
C] Bengaluru
D] Jaipur
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
The 66th npg meeting in New Delhi was chaired by the additional secretary of the Ministry for promotion of industry and internal trade and evaluated three projects from the Ministry of road transport and highways and two from the ministry of rails the integrated multimodal npg oversees unified planning and
Q6. Which of the following points is correct concerning the sangeet natak akademi fellowship?
a) The General Council of Sangeet Natak Akademi unanimously elected 6 eminent personalities in the field of performing arts as of Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (Akademi Ratna Sadasyata).
b) The General Council selected 92 artists for the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards (Akademi Puraskar) for the years 2022 and 2023.
c) A total of 80 Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar were presented for the year 2022 and 2023 combined.
[A] Only b and c
[B] Only a and c
[C] Only a and b
[D] All a,b and c
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Correct Answer-[D] All a, b & c
” The General Council of Sangeet Natak Akademi, the National Academy of Music, Dance and Drama, New Delhi, Delhi, unanimously elected 6 eminent personalities in the field of performing arts as of Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (Akademi Ratna Sadasyata).i. The General Council selected 92 artists from the field of Music, Dance, Theatre, Traditional/Folk/Tribal Music/Dance/ Theatre, Puppetry and Overall contribution/scholarship in the Performing Arts for the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards (Akademi Puraskar) for the years 2022 and 2023.ii. A total of 80 Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar were presented for the year 2022 and 2023 combined. The awards were presented to 41 individuals for both 2022 and 2023. Click here to read more”
Q7. The asian development bank adb issued a 5-year global bond in february 2024
[A] 5.0 billion
[B] 2.1 billion
[C] 3.5 billion
[D] 4.2 billion
[E] 4.0 billion
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Correct Answer-[C] 3.5 billion
” On February 28, 2024, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) priced a USD 3.5 billion 5-year global bond. The proceeds of this bond will become part of ADB’s ordinary capital resources.i. Bond Details: The bond was priced at 99.827% to yield 12.7 basis points over the 4.25% United States Treasury notes due February 2029. Coupon rate: 4.375% per annum (payable semi-annually) Maturity date: 6 March 2029″
Q8. Name the Union Minister who has recently (in Feb ‘24) unveiled a new database for India’s startup ecosystem, named Bharat Startup Ecosystem Registry, a website, & logo of ‘Startup Mahakumbh’.”
[A] Narayan Tatu Rane (Union Minister of MSME)
[B] Dharmendra Pradhan (Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship)
[C] Piyush Goyal (Union Minister of Commerce and Industry)
[D] Giriraj Singh (Union Minister of Rural Development)
[E] Ashwini Vaishnaw (Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology)
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Correct Answer-[C] Piyush Goyal (Union Minister of Commerce and Industry)
” Union minister piyush goyal, ministry of commerce and industry (moci) unveiled a new database for india’s startup ecosystem, named bharat startup ecosystem registry, a website, and logo of ‘startup mahakumbh’ during the curtain raiser event of the first-ever ‘startup mahakumbh’.i. the registry will act as a single platform database for startups, investors, incubators, and other stakeholders in india’s startup ecosystem.ii. the event was organised by the department for promotion of industry and internal trade (dpiit), under moci.”
Q9. During the reserve bank of India’s financial literacy week flw rbi launched the financial literacy ideaathon for postgraduate pg students currently enrolled in recognized educational institutions
What is the theme of FLW 2024, which is being observed from 26th February to 1st March 2024?
1) Encode Digital Economy
2) Make a Right Start – Become Financially Smart
3) Good Financial Behavior- Your Saviour
4) Go Digital, Go Secure
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Correct Answer-[B] Make a Right Start – Become Financially Smart
The reserve bank of india has launched the financial literacy ideathon for postgraduate pg students currently enrolled in recognized educational institutions as a part of rbis financial literacy week flw 2024 observed from february 26 to 1 march 2024 the theme of flw 2024 is make a
Q10. Which regulatory body/government agency has recently (in feb ‘24) signed an mou with the deendayal antyodaya yojana -national rural livelihoods mission (day-nrlm) to support rural women self-help groups (shgs)?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
[C] Reserve Bank of India
[D] Small Industries Development Bank of India
[E] Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
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Correct Answer-[B] National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
” On 27th february 2024, the national bank for agriculture and rural development (nabard) and deendayal antyodaya yojana -national rural livelihoods mission (day-nrlm), under the ministry of rural development(mord), have signed a memorandum of understanding (mou) aimed at bolstering rural women self-help groups (shgs).i. under this mou, nabard and nrlm will empower the women shgs through capacity building, marketing support, and financial inclusion initiatives. the mou covers a period of 3 years.ii. the mou aligns nabard’s role as an enabler and facilitator in the shg ecosystem with nrlm’s goal of promoting women-led development in rural areas.”
Q11. In february 2024 pension fund regulatory and development authority pfrda announced amendments to the pension planning and pension retirement adviser regulations 2016 with effect from february 2024
PFRDA should dispose of an application for grant of certificate of registration within __________ (days).
1) 15 days
2) 60 days
3) 20 days
4) 30 days
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Correct Answer-[D] 30 days
” Pension fund regulatory and development authority (pfrda) made changes to the pfrda (retirement adviser) regulations 2016 with effect from 20th february 2024. this regulation may be termed as the pension fund regulatory and development authority (retirement adviser/ ra) (amendment) regulations, 2023.the amendment was made in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 52 read with clause (w) of sub-section (2) thereof and clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 14 of the pfrda act, 2013 (23 of 2013).i. grant of certificate of registration: an application for grant of certificate of registration should be disposed of by pfrda within 30 days. click here to read more”
Q12. What is the joint venture agreement between maharashtra state power generation company limited mahagenco to develop gigawatt gw – scale renewable energy parks?
[A] NTPC Green Energy Limited
[B] Adani Green Energy Limited
[C] Tata Power Limited
[D] Suzlon Energy Limited
[E] ReNew Power Private Limited
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Correct Answer-[A] NTPC Green Energy Limited
The agreement is in the context of the green energy objectives of ntpc which aims to attain 60 gw of renewable energy capacity by the year 2032
Q13. When is the International Rare Disease Day 2024?
[A] 24th February 2024
[B] 26th February 2024
[C] 29th February 2024
[D] 27th February 2024
[E] 25th February 2024
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Correct Answer-[C] 29th February 2024
” Rare Disease Day is annually observed across the globe on the last day of February, either 28 or 29 in leap years (the rarest day of the year), to raise awareness of the rare diseases and their impact on the people they affect.i. Rare Disease Day 2024, observed on 29th February 2024, marks the 17th Observance of Rare Disease Day.ii. The 2024 theme of Rare Disease Day is “Share Your Colours”. This theme is the continuation of the 2022 and 2023 themes.”
Q14. If Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting gujarat and uttar pradesh then which of the following points is correct?
a) Prime Minister (PM) attended the Golden Jubilee (50 years) celebrations of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera, Ahmedabad (Gujarat).
b) PM initiated work commencement for the construction of Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park with an investment worth Rs 3,000 crores in Navsari, Gujarat.
c) PM Narendra Modi unveiled the newly installed statue of Sant Ravidas in Varanasi on his 647th birth anniversary, on 23rd February 2024.
[A] Only b and c
[B] Only a and c
[C] Only a and b
[D] All a,b and c
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Correct Answer-[D] All a,b and c
” Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh (U.P.) on 22nd February, 2024 to 23rd February, 2024.During his visit, PM inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various development projects in both these states.i. Prime Minister (PM) attended the Golden Jubilee (50 years) celebrations of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera, Ahmedabad (Gujarat).ii. During his visit to Gujarat, PM initiated work commencement for the construction of Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park with an investment worth Rs 3,000 crores in Navsari, Gujarat.iii. PM Narendra Modi unveiled the newly installed statue of Sant Ravidas on the eve of his 647th birth anniversary on 23rd February,2024 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.”
Q15. Which company has signed joint venture agreement with bharat heavy electricals limited bhel to plant ammonium nitrate in odisha?
[A] Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
[B] Coal India Limited
[C] Indian Oil Corporation
[D] Oil India Limited
[E] Bharat Petroleum Limited
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Correct Answer-[B] Coal India Limited
Coal india limited cil and bharat heavy electricals limited bhel signed a joint venture agreement on 28 february 2024 to establish an ammonium nitrate plant in the lakhanpur area of mahanadi coalfields limited one of the subsidiaries of c
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