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Current Affairs Quiz – 30 March 2023

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  1. Which Indian city has been recognised among the World Tree City 2022 list, released by United Nations Food & Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and Arbor Day Foundation (ADF)?
    A) Mumbai
    B) Hyderabad
    C) Chennai
    D) Guwahati
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    India’s commercial capital Mumbai has been included in the World Tree City 2022 list, for the second consecutive year, for promoting best practices in urban forestry.
  2. The Ministry of Defence has signed a Rs. 3,000-crore contract with New Space India Limited (NSIL), to develop advanced communication satellite for the Indian Army. What will be the name of the satellite?
    A) GSAT 2D
    B) GSAT 7B
    C) GSAT 1A
    D) GSAT 3I
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    Option B
    Explanation: 
    The Ministry of Defence has signed a Rs. 3,000-crore contract with New Space India Limited (NSIL), on March 29, 2023, for an advanced communication satellite, GSAT 7B, for the Indian Army. 
  3. The BJP veteran minister Girish Bapat, who has passed away recently was the Member of Parliament (MP) in Lok Sabha from which constituency?
    A) Thane
    B) Nagpur
    C) Pune
    D) Mumbai
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    Option C
    Explanation: 
    Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP, Girish Bapat, has passed away, due to prolonged illness. He was 73 years old. Girish Bapat was a Member of Parliament (MP) in 17th Lok Sabha from Pune constituency. 
  4. How much amount has been approved by the World Bank as loan to Karnataka to provide tap water connections to every rural household in the state?
    A) USD 444 million
    B) USD 110 million
    C) USD 250 million
    D) USD 363 million
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    Option D
    Explanation: 
    The World Bank has approved a USD 363 million loan to Karnataka under “Karnataka Sustainable Rural Water Supply Program”, which aims to provide functioning tap water connections to every rural household in the state.. 
  5. Daniel Mookhey is the first Indian-origin politician to be appointed as a Treasurer by the Senate of which country?
    A) Australia
    B) UAE
    C) Canada
    D) Russia
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    An Indian-origin politician, Daniel Mookhey has been appointed as the Treasurer of the New South Whales in Australia. 
  6. Which organisation has approved USD 108 million loan for Assam to help the state improve disaster preparedness and enhance flood forecasting?
    A) IMF
    B) World Bank
    C) Asian Development Bank
    D) UNDP
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    Option B
    Explanation: 
    The World Bank’s Executive Board of Directors has approved USD 108 million loan for Assam, to help the state improve disaster preparedness and enhance flood forecasting. The loan amount has been approved under the $500 million Assam Integrated River Basin Management Project. 
  7. The state government of Odisha has named a stadium in the name of Bollywood actor Rahul Bose, to promote which sports?
    A) Polo
    B) Golf
    C) Hockey
    D) Rugby
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    Option D
    Explanation: 
    Veteran Bollywood actor Rahul Bose inaugurated a rugby stadium in Odisha, named after him, on March 28, 2023.. It must be noted that Rahul Bose currently serves as the President of the Indian Rugby Football Union (Rugby India). 
  8. What is the amount of loan approved by the World Bank to Odisha increase social protection and disaster resilience?
    A) USD 400 million
    B) USD 300 million
    C) USD 200 million
    D) USD 100 million
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    Option D
    Explanation: 
    The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved USD 100 million loan under Odisha State Capability and Resilient Growth Program. 
  9. Name the IPS officer, who recently created history by swimming against the waves from Gateway of India to Elephanta Caves in Mumbai, as a part of ‘Drowning Prevention Awareness’ campaign?
    A) Krishna Prakash
    B) Pravinkumar Padwal 
    C) Lakhmi Gautam 
    D) Vivek Phansalkar
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    The Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Krishna Prakash recently swam from Gateway of India to Elephanta Caves, in Mumbai, as part of the ‘Drowning Prevention Awareness’ campaign. Officer Prakash completed the expedition of 16.20 kms in just 5 hours 26 minutes. 
  10. Who has been appointed as the new Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi by the UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan?
    A) Sheikh Mansour
    B) Sheikh Mohammed
    C) Sheikh Khaled 
    D) Sheikh Maktoum
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    Option C
    Explanation: 
    United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has appointed his eldest son Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. 

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