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Current Affairs Quiz – 03 March 2020

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  1. OECD has predicted the growth rate of Indian economy at what percent in FY20?
    A) 5.1%
    B) 4.6%
    C) 6.6%
    D) 5.5%
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    OECD has lowered its India’s GDP growth forecast to 5.1% from the earlier projection of 6.2% for 2020-21 (FY21). For FY22 OECD projects the GDP at 5.6% for India. 
  2. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has recently laid the foundation stone of India’s biggest multi-level parking in which city?
    A) Kanpur
    B) Noida
    C) Ghaziabad
    D) Lucknow
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 23 development projects worth Rs 2,821 crore in Gautam Buddh Nagar, Noida on 3rd March 2020. The various project includes setting up India’s biggest multi-level parking with space for 7,000 vehicles at Sector 38A – Rs 500 crore
  3. World Wildlife Day is held every year on________________
    A) March 2
    B) March 1
    C) March 4
    D) March 3
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    Option D
    Explanation: 
    The World Wildlife Day is observed every year on March 3 to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild fauna and flora. Theme 2020: “Sustaining all life on Earth”.
  4. The EKAM Fest has been organised in which city to promote craftsmanship and products of Divyang artisans and entrepreneurs?
    A) Hyderabad
    B) Guwahati
    C) New Delhi
    D) Bengaluru
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    Option C
    Explanation: 
    The week long Exhibition-cum-Fair “EKAM Fest” has been organised in New Delhi from March 2 to March 9, 2020 to promote craftsmanship and products of Divyang artisans and entrepreneurs. Ekam Fest has been organized by National Handicapped Finance Development Corporation (NHFDC) under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
  5. Which country has been appointed as the President of United Nations (UN) Security Council for March 2020?
    A) India
    B) China
    C) Australia
    D) Japan
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    China has taken over as president of the United Nations (UN) Security Council for the month of March 2020.
  6. The 35th AAHAR International Food and Hospitality Fair has been organised in New Delhi by India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO). Who is the Chairman of ITPO?
    A) CR Rao
    B) Shakuntala Devi
    C) John L. Kelley
    D) LC Goyal
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    Option D
    Explanation: 
    The India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) has organised the 35th edition of AAHAR – the International Food and Hospitality Fair in New Delhi from 3-7 March 2020. The five-day-long fair has been organised by ITPO in collaboration with the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Agriculture and Processed Food Products Development Authority and several apex industry associations. ITPO Chairman – LC Goyal
  7. Who has been named as the new Finance Secretary?
    A) Ajay Bhushan Pandey
    B) Hasmukh Adhia
    C) Rajiv Gauba
    D) Krishnamurthy Subramanian
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    The current Revenue Secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey has been appointed as the new Finance Secretary. He will replace Rajiv Kumar. 
  8. Janaushadhi Diwas is held in India every year on________
    A) 5 March
    B) 3 March
    C) 7 March
    D) 2 March
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    Option C
    Explanation: 
    Janaushadhi week is being celebrated across the country from 1st March to 7th March 2020. During the week, blood pressure check-up, sugar level checkup, free doctor consultation and free medicine distribution will be hosted at various Jan Aushadhi Kendras. March 7 is observed as ‘Janaushadhi Diwas’
  9. Who has been appointed as the head of the committee formed by the government to address the issues of drug security in the country in the context of Novel Coronavirus outbreak in China?
    A) Vashishtha Narayan Singh
    B) Gita Mittal
    C) R.K. Mathur
    D) Eswara Reddy
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    Option D
    Explanation: 
    Department of Pharmaceuticals (Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers) has formed a committee to address the issues of drug security in the country in the context of Novel Coronavirus outbreak in China. The committee is headed by Dr. Eshwara Reddy, Joint Drugs Controller, Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO).
  10. Which university has won the first-ever Khelo India University Games?
    A) Savitribai Phule Pune University
    B) Panjab University, Chandigarh
    C) Kalinga Institure of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar
    D) Punjabi University, Patiala
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    Option B
    Explanation: 
    The first-ever Khelo India University Games concluded in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on 1 March 2020. The tournament started on 21 February 2020 at Kalinga Institure of Industrial Technology (KIIT) premises in Odisha. Panjab University, Chandigarh emerged as the champions by winning 46 medals including 17 gold, 19 silver, and 10 bronze. 
  11. When is the World Hearing Day celebrated globally?
    A) March 1
    B) March 3
    C) March 5
    D) March 4
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    World Hearing Day is held on 3 March each year by WHO to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care across the world. Theme of World Hearing Day 2020: Hearing for life Don’t let hearing loss limit you.

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