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Current Affairs Quiz – 19 & 20 March 2023

Current Affairs Quiz 19 & 20 March 2023: This post contains Questions/Quiz based on the Current Affairs and Important News of 19 & 20 March 2023. These questions have been framed keeping in mind the pattern of banking and competitive exams and hence this current affairs quiz will be helpful for upcoming competitive exams. Give our online current affairs test every day to be prepared for all Current Affairs competitive exams

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  1. Which Ministry is implementing Research, Education and Training Outreach (REACHOUT) scheme for capacity building?
    A) Ministry of Earth Sciences
    B) Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change
    C) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare
    D) Ministry of Education
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    The Ministry of Earth Sciences is implementing an umbrella scheme named Research, Education and Training Outreach (REACHOUT) for capacity building in the area of Earth Sciences.
  2. World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People is marked annually on______
    A) March 15
    B) March 18
    C) March 20
    D) March 17
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    Option C
    Explanation: 
    The World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People is celebrated all over the world on March 20. 
  3. Which team has won the 2022-2023 Indian Super League (ISL)?
    A) ATK Mohun Bagan
    B) FC Goa
    C) Kerala Blasters
    D) Bengaluru FC
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    The ATK Mohun Bagan defeated Bengaluru FC 4-3, on penalties in finals, to win their first-ever Indian Super League (ISL) crown. 
  4. McMahon Line connects India with which country?
    A) Pakistan
    B) Bangladesh
    C) China
    D) Sri Lanka
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    A bipartisan US Senate resolution has recognised theMcMahon Line as the international boundary between China and Arunachal Pradesh.
  5. Which day is observed as the International Day of Happiness every year?
    A) March 19
    B) March 20
    C) March 18
    D) March 21
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    Option B
    Explanation: 
    Every year the International Day of Happiness is celebrated on March 20. The theme for 2023 International Day of Happiness campaign is “Be Mindful. Be Grateful. Be Kind.” . 
  6. The India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline (IBFP) has been inaugurated by PM Modi recently. This pipeline has been set up from which Indian city to connect with Bangladesh?
    A) Dahej
    B) Siliguri
    C) Ratnagiri
    D) Kakinada 
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    Option B
    Explanation: 
    The Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina jointly inaugurated the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline (IBFP) through virtual mode on March 18, 2023. It will be running from Siliguri in India to Parbatipur in Bangladesh.
  7. Which player has won the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix?
    A) Lewis Hamilton
    B) Sergio Perez
    C) Max Verstappen
    D) Sebastian Vettel
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    Option B
    Explanation: 
    Sergio Perez [Mexico- Red Bull] has won the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, held on 19 March 2023. 
  8. The World Oral Health Day is marked every year on March 20. What is the theme for the day in 2023?
    A) Be Proud Of Your Mouth
    B) Unite for Mouth Health
    C) Brush your way to Health
    D) Good health adds life to years
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    The World Oral Health Day is marked every year on March 20. The theme for World Oral Health Day 2021-2023 is: Be Proud Of Your Mouth.  
  9. Name the Indian tennis player who recently become the oldest player to win ATP Masters 1000 title by winning men’s double final at Indian Wells Masters?
    A) Vijay Amritraj
    B) Rohan Bopanna
    C) Leander Paes
    D) Mahesh Bhupathi
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    Option B
    Explanation: 
    The Indian tennis legend Rohan Bopanna created historic moment as has become the oldest player ever to win the ATP Masters 1000 title on March 19, 2023. 
  10. Who is the author of the book titled – Bipin: The Man Behind the Uniform?
    A) Rachna Bisht Rawat 
    B) Sudeep Nagarakar
    C) Prakash Iyer
    D) Devdutt Pattanaik
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    The bestselling author Rachna Bisht Rawat has come out with a book titled “Bipin: The Man Behind the Uniform”, as a tribute to India’s first Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat. 
  11. March 20 is dedicated to celebrating which of the following days?
    A) World Sparrow Day 
    B) World Frog Day
    C) UN French Language Day
    D) All of the above
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    Option D
    Explanation: 
    World Sparrow Day is celebrated every year on March 20. The UN French Language Day is observed annually on 20 March. The World Frog Day is observed annually on March 20. 
  12. What is the theme of World Sparrow Day in 2023?
    A) I Love Sparrow
    B) Unity for Sparrow
    C) Monitor the Sparrows
    D) Revive Sparrows 
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    Theme of 2023 World Sparrow Day “I LOVE Sparrows”
  13. The World Head Injury Awareness Day is celebrated on which day annually?
    A) March 18
    B) March 20
    C) March 19
    D) March 21
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    Option B
    Explanation: 
    The World Head Injury Awareness Day is observed annually on March 20, to educate and foster awareness among the general public about traumatic head injuries and strategies to prevent accidents and brain injuries.
  14. What is the theme for World Head Injury Awareness Day in 2023?
    A) Your Wellbeing on the Road
    B) Safer You and Safer Nation
    C) More Than My Brain Injury
    D) Careful: You are important
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    Option C
    Explanation: 
    The theme for 2021-2023 campaign for world head injury awareness day is “More Than My Brain Injury”.
  15. Which of these military units have recently been awarded with the President’s Color by Indian President Droupadi Murmu?
    A) INS Dronacharya
    B) INS Shivalik
    C) INS Vikrant
    D) INS Kochi
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    The President of India, Droupadi Murmu awarded the President’s Colour to INS Dronacharya  on March 16, 2023, in Kochi. 

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