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Daily Current affairs 18 March 2023 to 23 March 2023 in English

Exam Studies March 23, 2023

          Daily Current affairs 18 March 2023 to 23 March 2023 in English  

This post has made available a collection of the essential types of questions, 18 March 2023 to 23 March 2023 Daily Current Affairs. This is very useful and important for all competitive exams like - UPSC, SSC, HPSSSB, HPPSC, Bank, Railway, RPSC, Himachal police, and other state Police, SI, Constable, Patwari, Gramsewak, and all other competitive exams. Daily current, GK update covers all the essential topics from the current affairs point of view for banking or other competitive exams. 

Daily Current affairs 18 to 23 March 2023 in English,

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Current affairs 18 March 2023 in English

1. When did the fourth phase of Sagar Parikrama, covering 3 districts of Karnataka, begin?

Answer:– 18 March 2023 

The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying announced that the fourth phase of the Sagar Parikrama program began on 18 March 2023 and concluded on March 19. The program covered three coastal districts of Karnataka – Uttara Kannada, Udupi, and Dakshina Kannada.

2. Which country participated with India in Exercise Sea Dragon 2023?

Answer:– United States

A P-8I aircraft of the Indian Navy arrived at Guam, USA on March 14 to participate in 'Exercise Sea Dragon 23', conducted by the United States Navy from March 15 to March 30.

3. Recently the Indian Air Force signed a contract with HAL to buy how many Dornier-288 aircraft?

Answer:– 6 Dornier aircraft

Defense ministry signs contract with HAL to procure 6 Dornier aircraft | Cities News, The Indian Express.

4. When did the 4th Asian Kho Kho Championship for men, and women begin in Tamulpur, Assam?

Answer:– 20 March 2023 

Tamulpur (Assam) 20 March 2023 (ANI): The 4th Asian Kho Kho Championship got underway at Tamulpur in Baksa district in Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) in Assam on Monday. On the opening day, Indian women registered a huge win against Sri Lanka. India won by one inning and 55 points.

5. Ministry of AYUSH signed MoU with which ministry for skilling the youth?

Answer:– Ayush Ministry, MoRD sign MoU for skilling of rural youth & empowering women.

6. Who is the former Test captain of Australia who recently retired from first-class cricket?

Answer:– Tim Paine

Tim Paine, the former captain of the Australian test cricket team, has announced his retirement from cricket after playing his last Sheffield Shield first-class match for Tasmania against Queensland. Paine led the Australian team in 23 tests from 2018 to 2021 and played a total of 35 tests in his career.

7. When was International Happiness Day 2023 observed?

Answer:– The International Day of Happiness is celebrated throughout the world on 20 March. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly on 28 June 2012.

8. To whom did President Murmu present the 'President's Colour'?

Answer:– INS Dronacharya

INS Dronacharya Receives Prestigious President Droupadi Murmu's Colour Award. The Indian Navy's top gunnery school, INS Dronacharya, will be presented with the President's Colour in honor of its outstanding services.

 

Current affairs 19 March 2023 in English

1. According to the Ministry of Education, which of the following states has the lowest literacy rate in India?

Answer:– According to the Ministry of Education, Bihar has the lowest literacy rate in India at 61.8%, followed by Arunachal Pradesh at 65.3% and Rajasthan at 66.1%.

According to the Ministry of Education, Bihar has the lowest literacy rate in India at 61.8% while Kerala has the highest at 94%. By India Today Education Desk: According to the Ministry of Education, Bihar has the lowest literacy rate in India at 61.8%, followed by Arunachal Pradesh at 65.3% and Rajasthan at 66.1%.

2. Recently the Prime Minister of which country is coming on an official visit to India?

Answer:– Japan

3. Which airport in Delhi has been declared the best airport in South Asia?

Answer:– The Indira Gandhi International Airport 

The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi has been named the best airport in South Asia by the UK-based consultancy, Skytrax. In addition, it has also received the award for the cleanest airport in India for the third consecutive year.

4. Which country has recently introduced the Illegal Migration Bill?

Answer:– The Illegal Migration Bill is a proposed act of the United Kingdom House of Commons, introduced by the Secretary of State for the Home Department.

5. Where has the Chief Election Commissioner inaugurated the Vote Fest 2023 recently?

Answer:– CEC & members of ECI inaugurate Vote Fest 2023 in Bengaluru to create awareness on the election process. newsonair.gov.in.

6. Name the author of the book “Bipin: The Man Behind the Uniform”.

Answer:– Rachna Biswat Rawat, a journalist, and writer from India has recently written a book called “Bipin: The Man Behind the Uniform.”.

Written by bestselling author Rachna Bisht Rawat and featuring in-depth interviews with Bipin Rawat's friends, family members, and comrades, this book is a befitting tribute to one of India's greatest and most controversial Generals.

7. The Union Cabinet has given approval to list which of the following stock exchange through IPO?

Answer:– Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd (IREDA) 

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the listing of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd (IREDA) on the stock exchanges through an Initial Public Offer (IPO).

8. Which exhibition was recently inaugurated by India and Sri Lanka in New Delhi?

Answer:– Geoffrey Bawa

External Affairs Minister of India Dr. S. Jaishankar today inaugurated the Sri Lankan exhibition “Geoffrey Bawa: It is Essential To Be There”, at the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi.

Current affairs 20 March 2023 in English

1. Recently the Prime Minister of which country is coming on an official visit to India?

Answer:– Japan

2. Which bank has recently signed MoU with Central Warehousing Corporation for financing farmers?

Answer:– PNB

3. Which bank has recently entered into a co-lending partnership with Aadhar Housing Finance?

Answer:– Yes Bank 

YES BANK announced that it has partnered with Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd to offer home loans at competitive interest rates. Aadhar Housing Finance is one of India's largest affordable housing finance companies.

4. Where has ChatGPT's rival Falcon LLM been launched recently?

Answer:– Dubai — Abu Dhabi's

DUBAI — Abu Dhabi's Technology Innovation Institute (TII) this week launched a rival to the generative artificial intelligence (AI) platform that powers the likes of ChatGPT3, claiming their foundational large language model (LLM), named Falcon LLM, performs better.

5. Who has recently inaugurated the 'Bengaluru Mysore Expressway'?

Answer:– Prime Minister Narendra Modi 

The ambitious Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway is all set for inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 12 March 2023.

6. Who has inaugurated 'Sagar Parikrama Phase IV recently?

Answer:– Shri Parshottam Rupala

He highlighted the announcement made by the Government in 2019 about setting up of separate Department of Fisheries which was immediately approved by the Prime Minister. Shri Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying inaugurated the "Sagar Parikrama" Kannada Song.

7. Who has topped the landslide index as per the recently released data?

Answer:– Rudraprayag in Uttarakhand 

The year-wise landslide events here are 2018 (5,191), 2019 (756), 2020 (9), and 2021 (29). From the events and images obtained, the NRSC ranked Rudraprayag in Uttarakhand at the top of 147 vulnerable districts.

8. Who has become the fastest Indian person to swim across the Palk Strait recently?

Answer:– Swimmer Sampanna Ramesh Shelar

Swimmer Sampanna Ramesh Shelar becomes the fastest Indian in the U21 group to swim across Palk Strait from Talaimannar in Sri Lanka to Dhanuskodi in Tamil Nadu.

9. Who has recently been honored with the 'Governor of the Year 2023 award?

Answer:– India, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

In a big milestone for India, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, earlier this week, was awarded the 'Governor of the Year award for 2023 by the international publication Central Banking. Former governor Raghuram Rajan was the first to be conferred the title back in 2015 from the country.

Current affairs 21 March 2023 in English

1. Which state hosted the opening meeting for Civil 20 under the G20 chairmanship of India?

Answer:– Nagpur

The 18th G20 Heads of State and Government Summit will take place on 9th-10th September 2023 in New Delhi. 

2. Which medal has India's trap shooter Prithviraj Tondaiman won in the ISSF World Cup recently?

Answer:– Bronze medal

The Indian trap mixed team of Prithviraj Tondaiman and Shreyasi Singh finished sixth as the country's shooters ended the ISSF Shotgun World Cup on Sunday with just a bronze medal.

3. In March 2023, who will take over the role of CEO of Starbucks from founder Howard Schultz?

Answer:– Laxman Narasimhan 

On March 16, 2022, Starbucks announced that CEO Kevin Johnson was retiring and that Howard Schultz would take over as interim CEO until Laxman Narasimhan would take over as CEO in April 2023. On March 20, 2023, Schultz announced that he would be stepping down early from the position.

4. Due to which initiative of PM Modi, we can become self-sufficient in the energy sector by 2047?

Answer:– Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Atmanirbhar Bharat

India, the world's fifth largest economy, can achieve energy independence through clean technology by 2047, a report by a top US research institute said, highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Atmanirbhar Bharat push that spans from a massive renewable capacity addition to electric mobility.

5. Who has been appointed as the Managing Director and CEO of Invest India in March 2023?

Answer:– Manmeet K Nanda

Manmeet K Nanda was appointed as MD & CEO of Invest India, and Mr. Manmeet K Nanda was appointed as MD.

6. When did the ISSF World Cup Shooting Championship begin in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh?

Answer:– On 21 March 2023

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will formally inaugurate this event on 21 March 2023. Around 325 shooters from 33 countries.

7. Which country's Mount Merapi volcano has erupted recently?

Answer:– Mount Merapi, the most active volcano in Indonesia

Mount Merapi, the most active volcano in Indonesia, erupted on Saturday, sending hot gas clouds and volcanic ash into the air and causing lava flow. As per the reports, the volcanic ash blanketed several villages in the area.

8. Who recently became the oldest goalscorer in Serie A at 41 years and 166 days?

Answer:– Zlatan Ibrahimović 

Zlatan Ibrahimović becomes the oldest-ever goalscorer in Serie A at 41 years and 166 days. Zlatan Ibrahimović's Instagram profile says he's a writer and on Saturday the Swede penned a new page on his remarkable career when he became the oldest-ever goalscorer in Italy's Serie A.

9. Where will Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate the new International Telecommunication Union (ITU) field office and innovation center on 22 March 2023?

Answer:– New Delhi

PM Modi inaugurates the new ITU Area Office and Innovation Center in New Delhi. On March 22, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, inaugurated the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Area Office and Innovation Centre in the country.

10. Which city received the 'Healthy City' award for smoke-free laws?

Answer:– Bengaluru

Bengaluru won the 'Partnership for Healthy Cities' award at a summit held in London on Wednesday for effectively enforcing smoke-free laws.

 

Current affairs 22 March 2023 in English

1. Who has recently won the Hockey India Male and Female Player of the Year Award 2022 respectively?

Answer:– Hardik Singh and Savita Punia

PR Sreejesh, Manpreet Singh, and Rani Rampal feted too. Indian men's hockey team vice-captain Hardik Singh and women's team captain Savita Punia were named the winners of the Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr Award for Player of The Year 2022 in the men's and women's categories, respectively.

2. According to the recent report, in which state the maximum forest area has been developed?

Answer:– Arunachal Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover in the country followed by Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Maharashtra. Forest cover as a percentage of total geographical area: Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, and Nagaland.

3. Who recently inaugurated its first submarine base 'BNS Sheikh Hasina'?

Answer:– Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the first submarine base of Bangladesh 'BNS Sheikh Hasina' at Pekua in Cox's Bazar. Hailing the newly inaugurated naval base as an 'ultra-modern submarine base', Prime Minister called the event a proud chapter in the history of the Bangladesh navy.

4. Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met Frank Kendall on March 21 to discuss new opportunities for India-US defense cooperation. Frank Kendall belongs to which country?

Answer:– America

External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar met US Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall in New Delhi on 21 March.

5. When did the fourth phase of Sagar Parikrama, covering 3 districts of Karnataka, begin?

Answer:– 18 March 2023 

The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying announced that the fourth phase of the Sagar Parikrama program began on 18 March 2023 and concluded on March 19. The program covered three coastal districts of Karnataka – Uttara Kannada, Udupi, and Dakshina Kannada.

6. Recently two Indian places Mayurbhanj and Ladakh were included in the Greatest Places of the World?

Answer:– Time magazine's list of the World's greatest places for the year 2023

The district, known for its lush green landscapes, ancient temples, waterfalls, and rich cultural heritage, made it to TIME magazine's list of the World's Greatest Places for the year 2023. Only two Indian destinations are featured in the coveted list – Ladakh and Mayurbhanj.

7. When did the 4th Asian Kho Kho Championship for men, and women begin in Tamulpur, Assam?

Answer:– 20 March 2023

The 4th Asian Kho Kho Championship got underway at Tamulpur in Baksa district in Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) in Assam on 20 March 2023. On the opening day, Indian women registered a huge win against Sri Lanka. India won by one inning and 55 points.

8. India's Rohan Bopanna and Australia's Matthew Ebden won the men's doubles title in California, USA.

Answer:– Indian Wells Masters 2023

Rohan Bopanna, a 43-year-old Indian tennis player, and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden have become the oldest duo to win an ATP Masters 1000 title. They won the men's doubles final at the Indian Wells Masters 2023 tournament in California by defeating the top-seeded team of Wesley Koolhof and Neil Skupski.

9. When was International Happiness Day 2023 observed?

Answer:– 20 March 2023

The International Day of Happiness is celebrated throughout the world on 20 March. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly on 28 June 2012. The International Day of Happiness aims to make people around the world realize the importance of happiness in their lives.

 

Current affairs 23 March 2023 in English

1. Which two mines of Hindustan Zinc became the first Greenco-certified mines in the country?

Answer:– Rampura Agucha Mine and Zawar Group

Company's Rampura Agucha Mine and Zawar Group of Mines have received the Silver Rating for their exemplary performance in waste & material management, green infrastructure & ecology, green supply chain, GHG emissions reduction, and renewable energy initiatives, to name a few.

2. Where did the second G20 Permanent Finance Working Group meeting begin on 21 March 2023?

Answer:– Udaipur

The second G20 Permanent Finance Working Group meeting began on 21 March 2023 in Udaipur, Rajasthan.

3. According to the recent report, which state has the lowest literacy rate?

Answer:– Bihar 

According to the Ministry of Education, Bihar has the lowest literacy rate in India at 61.8%, followed by Arunachal Pradesh at 65.3% and Rajasthan at 66.1%. Kerala has the highest literacy rate in India at 94%, followed by Lakshadweep at 91.85% and Mizoram at 91.33%.

4. According to an IPCC report, the world is on track to exceed the limit of 1.5°C global warming by 2030. Where is the headquarter of IPCC located?

Answer:– Geneva

According to an IPCC report, the world is on track to exceed the limit of 1.5°C global warming by 2030.

5. Which state has recently become the first state in India to launch an insurance scheme for silk growers?

 Answer:– Uttarakhand 

 Uttarakhand has become the first state in the country to start the 'Resham Keet Bima' scheme for protecting its sericulturists, state agriculture minister Ganesh Joshi.

6. Kenjawuro Oi has passed away recently. Who was he?

 Answer:– Writer

Kenzaburo Oe, a giant of Japanese writing and winner of the Nobel prize in literature, has died aged 88. 

7. According to the recent report, how much percent female literacy rate has increased in India after independence?

 Answer:– 9 percent

The literacy rate of women in India has increased by 68 percent - up from 9 percent at the time of Independence to 77 percent at present, LiveMint reported. As per World Bank estimates, only 1 of 11 girls was literate during the period surrounding India's Independence.

8. What is the theme of World Water Day 2023?

 Answer:– Accelerating the change to solve the water and sanitation crisis."

The theme for World Water Day 2023 is "Accelerating the change to solve the water and sanitation crisis." World Water Day is an annual United Nations observance day held on 22 March that highlights the importance of fresh water. The day is used to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.

9. Recently who has been selected for Saraswati Samman 2022?

 Answer:– Tamil writer Sivasankari

Tamil writer Sivasankari gets selected for Saraswati Samman for the year 2022 for her book Survya Vamsam. Tamil writer Sivasankari has been selected for Saraswati Samman for the year 2022 for her book Survya Vamsam.

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