10th March 2023 Daily Current Affairs in English
1. Dr Manik Saha was sworn-in as the Chief Minister of which Indian state in 2023?
[A] Tripura
[B] Meghalaya
[C] Mizoram
[D] Assam
Answer : [A] Tripura
Dr Manik Saha was sworn in as the Chief Minister of the state of Tripura for the second term. The BJP won 32 seats while its ally IPFT got one seat in the assembly polls conducted. The TIPRA Motha, a regional party headed by Pradyot Kishore Debbarma emerged as the main opposition party securing 13 seats.
2. Which city was the host of the second Meeting of Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion?
[A] Chennai
[B] Mumbai
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Bengaluru
Answer : [C] Hyderabad
The second Meeting of Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI) under G20 India Presidency concluded in Hyderabad. The two-day meeting was led by GPFI Co-Chair and G20 India Presidency and saw participation from Ministry of Finance and Central Bank representatives from G20 and non-G20 countries and International Organisation.
3. Salhoutuonuo Kruse made history by becoming the first women Cabinet minister of which state?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Nagaland
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Bihar
Answer : [B] Nagaland
Nagaland’s first woman Minister Salhoutuonuo Kruse assumes office on Women’s Day eve. Salhoutuonuo Kruse made history by becoming Nagaland’s first woman minister. The berth in the Nagaland cabinet led by Neiphiu Rio came five days after she and Hekani Jakhalu were elected as the first women MLAs of the State. Both represent the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP).
4. Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Swachhotsav’ women-led cleanliness campaign?
[A] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[B] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[C] Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer : [B] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Swachhotsav, a 3-week long women-led cleanliness campaign under the Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0, has been launched by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. It aims to recognize and celebrate the shift from women in sanitation to women-led sanitation. The Women Icons leading Sanitation & Waste Management (WINS) Challenge-2023 was also announced during the launch event.
5. Which institution introduced the ‘Global Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Infrastructure’?
[A] World Bank
[B] WEF
[C] IMF
[D] WMO
Answer : [D] WMO
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has introduced the Global Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Infrastructure. It aims to provide standardized and real-time tracking of greenhouse gases. The new platform integrates space-based and surface-based observing systems to improve the measurement of planet-warming pollution and inform policy decisions.
6. Which regulator body released ‘Principle-based Framework for Cloud Adoption’ guidelines?
[A] RBI
[B] SEBI
[C] PFRDA
[D] IRDAI
Answer : [B] SEBI
SEBI’s Principle-based Framework for Cloud Adoption is a set of guidelines to ensure safe usage of cloud services by registered entities (REs) and cloud service providers (CSPs) in the securities industry. It provides instructions on governance, risk, and compliance, choosing CSPs, data ownership and localization, due diligence by Res, security controls, legal and regulatory obligations, and vendor lock-in risks.
7. Who is the first woman officer in the Indian Air Force (IAF) to be appointed as the leader of a frontline combat unit?
[A] Shaliza Dhami
[B] Avani Chaturvedi
[C] Mohana Singh
[D] Bhawana Kanth
Answer : [A] Shaliza Dhami
Group Captain Shaliza Dhami has made history as the first woman officer in the Indian Air Force (IAF) to be appointed as the leader of a frontline combat unit in the Western sector. She will oversee a missile squadron in the position. Group Captain Dhami has extensive experience as a helicopter pilot and a flight commander in the Western sector. Her position as a Group Captain is equivalent to a Colonel in the Indian Army.
8. Sigur Plateau, which was seen in the news, is in which state?
[A] Odisha
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Karnataka
[D] Telangana
Answer : [B] Tamil Nadu
The Sigur Plateau, situated in the Nilgiri District of Tamil Nadu, covers an area of 778.8 square kilometres and lines on the northern slopes of the Nilgiri Hills. The plateau connects several protected areas, including the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and is part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves. A study recently warned that vultures in the Sigur plateau are at risk from poisoning events due to the availability of harmful NSAIDs near their habitats.
9. What is the theme of International Women’s Day 2023?
[A] DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality
[B] Gender and Financial Inclusion
[C] Financial Independence of women
[D] Representation: Equality of women
Answer : [A] DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality
International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8th. Its origins can be traced back to the activities of labour movements in North America and Europe at the turn of the twentieth century. It was officially recognized in 1977. The theme for this year’s Women’s Day, according to the United Nations is “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”. The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day campaign is Embrace Equity, which aims to highlight the importance of gender equity in every society.
10. The ‘Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM)’ is produced at which organization?
[A] BHEL
[B] HAL
[C] BDL
[D] SAIL
Answer : [C] BDL
The Indian Navy conducted a successful test-firing of a Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) from INS Visakhapatnam frontline warship. The MRSAM has been jointly developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI) and produced at Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL).
11. Hong Kong flu pandemic was caused due to which type of Influenza?
[A] Influenza A (H3N2) virus
[B] Influenza A (H1N1) virus
[C] Influenza B
[D] Influenza H5N1 virus
Answer : [A] Influenza A (H3N2) virus
Influenza sub-type H3N2 is recently causing a surge in hospitalizations due to respiratory illness across India. H3N2 is responsible for at least 92 percent of all severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) and outpatient influenza-like illnesses. This virus was responsible for causing the 1968 pandemic that resulted in deaths of over a million people. This flu pandemic is known as called Hong Kong flu pandemic of 1968.
12. Which term refers to areas situated beyond 200 nautical miles from coastal countries’ exclusive economic zones?
[A] Ultra-nautical Seas
[B] High Seas
[C] Forced Seas
[D] Magical Sea
Answer : [B] High Seas
The High seas are areas situated beyond 200 nautical miles from coastal countries’ exclusive economic zones. They are facing various threats such as overfishing, illegal fishing, mining, pollution, habitat loss, and climate change. After almost two decades of negotiations, countries have reached an agreement on ‘High Seas treaty’ to protect and sustainably use marine biodiversity beyond national boundaries in the high seas.
13. ‘Shab e-Barat’ is a famous event observed in which religion?
[A] Islam
[B] Sikhism
[C] Jainism
[D] Buddhism
Answer : [A] Islam
Shab-e-Barat, also known as the Night of Forgiveness, is a significant Islamic event observed every year on the 15th of the Islamic month of Shaban. It is celebrated throughout South Asia, Central Asia, and Turkey. Shab-e-Barat is believed to be a holy night when Allah is more forgiving, and sincere prayers can wash away sins. The night is also used to pray for departed and ill family members and seek mercy.
14. Chitwan National Park is the first-ever national park of which country?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] Nepal
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Myanmar
Answer : [B] Nepal
Chitwan National Park is the first-ever national park set up in Nepal. It was founded in 1973 as the Royal Chitwan National Park. It became a World Heritage Site in 1984. Threats such as illegal fishing and sand mining are causing major threats to the mugger crocodile of the Rapti River that flows along the Chitwan National Park (CNP). A new study has recommended a win-win conservation set up between the local community and muggers to ensure the long-term conservation of the vulnerable species.
15. VLT Survey Telescope, which recently captured image of IC 4701 emission nebula, is in which country?
[A] Australia
[B] Chile
[C] Italy
[D] USA
Answer : [B] Chile
The VLT Survey Telescope (VST) is located at the Paranal Observatory in the Atacama Desert of northern Chile and is adjacent to the four Very Large Telescope (VLT) Unit Telescopes. It is the world’s largest telescope specifically designed to survey the sky in visible light. The program is a collaboration between the Italy’s OAC and the European Southern Observatory (ESO). The VLT Survey Telescope has recently captured the detailed image of IC 4701, an emission nebula found in the Sagittarius constellation.
16. Terran-1, which was seen in the news recently, is the world’s first?
[A] 3D-printed rocket
[B] Bamboo crash barrier
[C] Spacecraft to land on a comet
[D] First applications satellite
Answer : [A] 3D-printed rocket
Relativity Space, a startup company, is set to make history with the launch of Terran 1, the world’s first 3D-printed rocket. The launch is part of the “Good Luck, Have Fun” (GLHF) mission. Terran 1 will be the largest 3D-printed object to attempt an orbital flight. The company’s first attempt was scrubbed at the last minute, due to a temperature issue with the rocket’s upper stage.
17. H3 Rocket, which was seen in the news, is associated with which country?
[A] USA
[B] Japan
[C] Israel
[D] India
Answer : [B] Japan
The H3 rocket recently experienced an engine failure during life-off from Japan’s JAXA spaceport, prompting JAXA to send a self -destruct signal. It was carrying the ALOS-3 satellite that included an experimental infrared sensor for detecting North Korean ballistic missile launches. The H3’s main objective is to lift government and commercial satellites into Earth orbit, provide supplies to the International Space Station, and eventually carry cargo to the Gateway lunar space station.
18. Yaoshang Festival is celebrated in which state?
[A] Manipur
[B] Assam
[C] West Bengal
[D] Odisha
Answer : [A] Manipur
Yaosang is one of the key festivals in Manipur. It is celebrated over five days during the full moon day of the Lamda month (February – March). The festival is part of the indigenous traditions of the Meitei people. The celebrations include a wide range of activities such as the Thabal Chongba, a traditional Manipuri dance, sports competitions like Mukna Kangjei (a combination of hockey and wrestling), and Pana Sankirtana, a form of traditional music.
19. ‘Pattaya Mission’, which was seen in the news is associated with which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Telangana
[D] Odisha
Answer : [B] Kerala
The state government of Kerala is planning to establish a Pattaya Mission by the end of April to tackle land record issues in the state. Under the leadership of MLAs in each district, the mission will work towards providing title deeds for all individuals. The proposed Pattaya Mission will expedite the distribution of title deeds.
20. Which Indian city is to host Khajuraho ‘Re(ad)dress: Return of Treasures’ Exhibition’?
[A] Pune
[B] Varanasi
[C] New Delhi
[D] Gandhi Nagar
Answer : [C] New Delhi
The “Re(ad)dress: Return of Treasures” Exhibition, which features 26 repatriated Indian antiquities, will be displayed in the national capital. This aims to raise awareness about the prevention of illicit trafficking of antiquities. The exhibition has been set up at the Khajuraho G20 culture group meeting. The exhibition includes the 12th century Dancing Ganesha, and the Yaksha, Amin Pillar from 2nd century B.C.