5th & 6th March 2023 Daily Current Affairs in English
1. What is the theme of National Safety Day 2023?
[A] Our Aim – Zero Harm
[B] Our Aim – Zero Accident
[C] Health and Safety
[D] Elimination of Occupational Hazard
Answer : [A] Our Aim – Zero Harm
The National Safety Day is celebrated on March 4 across India every year. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of health and safety at workplaces and create a culture of safety among the general public. The National Safety Day commemorates the establishment of the National Safety Council (NSC) of India in 1966. It was observed for the first time in 1972. The theme for National Safety Day 2023 is ‘Our Aim – Zero Harm’.
2. ‘SAMARTH scheme’, which was seen in the news, is associated with which Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Textiles
[B] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Ministry of Defence
Answer : [A] Ministry of Textiles
The SAMARTH (Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector) scheme is an umbrella skilling initiative that aims to provide incentives and create jobs in the textiles industry. It will be implemented until March 2024. The Indian Government is planning to rope in more industry partners to boost skill development under the SAMARTH scheme. This initiative is part of the steps taken by the government to make the textiles sector worth 250 billion USD by the end of this decade from the present 150-155 billion USD.
3. Which institution released the ‘Mind the Gender Gap’ Report?
[A] SEBI
[B] CFA Institute
[C] Oxfam International
[D] Amnesty International
Answer : [B] CFA Institute
The report titled ‘Mind the Gender Gap’ was released recently the CFA Institute. It is created based on the data from BRSR (Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report) disclosures. The BRSR framework was released in 2021 by SEBI as a set of sustainability disclosure mechanism for private companies. According to the Mind the Gender Gap report, women’s participation rate in finance and related sectors is low in India. Only 21.7 percent of women are employed in financial services companies and only 15.9 percent are employed in key managerial positions.
4. Central Board of Irrigation and Power (CBIP) award was conferred on which institution?
[A] REC
[B] NTPC
[C] ONGC
[D] GAIL
Answer : [B] NTPC
Central Board of Irrigation and Power (CBIP) Award 2022 was conferred recently to NTPC Limited for the Outstanding Contribution in Power Generation. The award recognizes the role of the largest power station in India-Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station, in efficient and high-level power generation. The award was conferred on the occasion of the CBIP Day. CBIP is an Indian government institute set up in 1927. It provides services related to the fields of power, water resources and renewable energy sectors.
5. Which institutions released the report titled ‘More than a billion reasons: The urgent need to build universal social protection’?
[A] World Bank – ILO
[B] UNICEF – ILO
[C] UNESCO – ILO
[D] World Bank – UNICEF
Answer : [B] UNICEF – ILO
A report titled “More than a billion reasons: The urgent need to build universal social protection” was released recently by the International Labour Organization and UNICEF. It revealed that only 26.4% of children between the ages of 0 and 15 are protected by social welfare programs. The report also found that 1.77 billion children aged 0 to 18 years do not have access to child or family cash benefits.
6. Hydrogen produced from renewable sources such as wind and solar energy is called as?
[A] White Hydrogen
[B] Pink Hydrogen
[C] Green Hydrogen
[D] Clean Hydrogen
Answer : [C] Green Hydrogen
Green hydrogen refers to hydrogen produced from renewable sources such as wind and solar energy through a process called electrolysis. CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) and NTPC are planning to collaborate to produce green hydrogen. Green hydrogen is considered a clean and sustainable energy source with high economic potential and cost-effectiveness.
7. Which state/UT is the host of ‘Race Across India’ – Asia’s longest ever cycle race?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Jammu and Kashmir
Answer : [D] Jammu and Kashmir
Race Across India is Asia’s longest ever cycle race. It was kicked off recently from Srinagar in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The final destination of this first-of-its kind race is Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu covering a distance of 3,655 kilometres. Geeta Rao is the only female participant in this race, which is being participated by 29 cyclists. She is India’s first differently-abled Super Randonneur.
8. Gurudongmar Lake, which was seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Assam
[C] West Bengal
[D] Maharashtra
Answer : [A] Sikkim
The Gurudongmar lake is situated at an altitude of approximately 17,800 feet in Mangan district of Sikkim. It is one of the highest lakes in India. Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman visited Gurudongmar lake and interacted with army personnel. It is named after Guru Padmasambhava-the founder of the Tibetan Buddism.
9. Which state/UT is the host of ‘B2B Global Conference & Expo on Traditional Medicine’?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Assam
[C] Odisha
[D] Kerala
Answer : [B] Assam
The first B2B Global Conference & Expo on Traditional Medicine under the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) will be hosted by Assam. The event which seeks to promote traditional medicines at the global level. The event will be held in Guwahati.
10. Bola Tinubu has been elected as the President of which country?
[A] Nigeria
[B] Brazil
[C] Congo
[D] Egypt
Answer : [A] Nigeria
Bola Tinubu has been recently elected as the President of Nigeria. The country’s current president, Muhammadu Buhari, will step down after serving two terms. Tinubu is known to be a long-term political kingmaker. He helped the outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari with two terms in office in 2015 and 2019. He served as a Logos governor for two terms after a military rule ended in the region.
11. World Bank has announced the extension of 2 loans of 500 million USD to India to support which scheme?
[A] Swachh Bharat Mission
[B] Pradhan Mantri-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission
[C] Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana
[D] Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
Answer : [B] Pradhan Mantri-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission
The World Bank has announced the extension of 2 complementary loan of 500 million USD each to India to support the PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission. The Mission was launched in 2021 with an aim to strengthen healthcare infrastructure across India. With a budget of Rs. 64,180 crore, the mission has three aspects: strengthening public health institutions, building an IT-enabled disease surveillance system, and expanding research on infections diseases.
12. Great Pyramid of Giza, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?
[A] South Africa
[B] USA
[C] Egypt
[D] Australia
Answer : [C] Egypt
The Great Pyramid of Giza, the tomb of Pharaoh Khufu, is the largest pyramid in Egypt and the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Built over a period of approximately 27 years in the early 26th century BC, it is located in the Pyramid Fields of Giza, Egypt. Scientists have discovered a hidden passage inside the Great Pyramid of Giza, as part of the ScanPyramids project. This passage is 9 meters in length and more than 2 meters in width.
13. Phyllurus fimbriatus, which was discovered recently on a Queensland Island, belongs to which species?
[A] Snake
[B] Fish
[C] Gecko
[D] Turtle
Answer : [C] Gecko
Phyllurus fimbriatus, a new species of gecko, has been discovered on an uninhabited Queensland Island. The carnivorous reptile measures about 15cm in length and has a leaf-shaped tail and a beaky face. The lizard was named the Scawfell Island leaf-tailed gecko due to the fringe of spines around its tail. The newly discovered gecko is found in the rainforest-covered and rockiest pockets of Scawfell.
14. What is the objective of the ‘Jan Aushadhi Train’?
[A] Create awareness about Jan Aushadhi scheme
[B] Provide affordable medicines
[C] Conduct Medical screenings
[D] Provide Vaccinations
Answer : [A] Create awareness about Jan Aushadhi scheme
The Jan Aushadhi Train was flagged off recently in New Delhi by union ministers Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and Ashwini Vaishnaw. It was launched as part of the week-long celebrations commemorating the Jan Aushadhi scheme. This is the second such train to be flagged off to create awareness about the scheme. The train seeks to raise awareness about Jan Aushadhi Generic Medicines that are available through more than 9,000 Kendras spread across India.
15. As per the ‘Mental State of the World’ Report, which disease had a detrimental effect on mental health?
[A] COVID-19
[B] Cancer
[C] Diabetes
[D] HIV
Answer : [A] COVID-19
The third annual mental state of the world report was released recently by a non-profit called Sapien Labs. The report is based on the survey of over 4 lakh participants across 64 countries. According to this report, COVID-19 pandemic has detrimental effects on mental health and interpersonal relationships. The score of mental health fell by 33 points on average over the two years of COVID-19 pandemic.
16. Jerdon’s narrow-mouthed frog has been found in which region, after 1934?
[A] Himalayas
[B] Western Ghats
[C] Deccan Plateau
[D] Sundarban Wetland
Answer : [B] Western Ghats
The Jerdon’s narrow-mouthed frog has been rediscovered by zoologists in the Western Ghats of India. It was last studied by a British scientist in 1934 and has not been seen since. The frog is known for its long snout and shiny brown skin with spots. The species is classified as ‘Near Threatened’ in the IUCN List while researchers are campaigning for the frog to be reclassified as ‘Endangered’.
17. ‘Dhara: An Ode to Indian Knowledge Systems’ is an initiative of which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Culture
[B] Ministry of External Affairs
[C] Ministry of Education
[C] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Answer : [A] Ministry of Culture
The Ministry of Culture’s flagship initiative, “Dhara: An Ode to Indian Knowledge Systems”, has completed its first year. During this year, 10 successful conferences were organized on various themes highlighting India’s civilizational achievements. The next phase of Dhara will focus on metallurgical, agricultural, and ancient economic traditions of india.
18. Which Ministry awards the ‘Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman 2023’?
[A] Ministry of Women
[B] Ministry of Jal Shakti
[C] Ministry of Education
[D] Ministry of Labour and Employment
Answer : [B] Ministry of Jal Shakti
The ministry of Jal Shakti is commemorating International Women’s Day by honoring women who have contributed to various programs of the Ministry through the Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman 2023. The award will recognize women for their exceptional contributions to the Swachh Bharat Mission – Grameen (SBM-G). Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), and National Water Mission (NWM) under various categories.
19. Which country celebrated its Liberation Day on March 3, to mark its freedom from Ottoman rule?
[A] Israel
[B] Bulgaria
[C] Ukraine
[D] Turkey
Answer : [B] Bulgaria
Bulgaria celebrated its Liberation Day on March 3 each year. The day marks Bulgaria’s freedom from Ottoman rule after almost five centuries. The day is observed to honor the Bulgarian volunteers who fought alongside Russian and Romanian soldiers in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878 to free their country from Ottoman oppression.
20. Ales Bialiatski, who was seen in the news, is a Nobel laureate from which country?
[A] France
[B] Germany
[C] Belarus
[D] Russia
Answer : [C] Belarus
Ales Bialiatski, the Nobel laureate, and the co-founder of Viasna human rights group has been awarded 10 years of imprisonment by the Belarus Court. He was arrested in 2021 and his human rights organization for changed with smuggling and violation of public order. He received Nobel Peace Prize in 2022 for his role in promoting human rights and democracy.