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- Which company/institute has recently (in March ‘23) signed an MoU with the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) to support Millet’s initiatives?
1) Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Ltd
2) National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd
3) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
4) Food Corporation of India
5) Indian Institute of Millets ResearchAnswer-2) National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd
Explanation:
NAFED (National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) to extend its support to Millets initiatives.
• This MoU focuses on contributing and promoting the ‘International Year of the Millet’ 2023 on a global scale.
i. Under this, NAFED will extend marketing linkage to Millets-centric Startups, setting up a Millet Corner in NAFED Bazaar Retail Stores, installation of Millet Vending Machines across Delhi-NCR.
ii. There will be establishment of Millets Experience Centre at Delhi Haat, INA to promote nutritious Millets and create awareness on the rich history of India through Millet based dishes. - In March 2023, Prime Minister (PM) of India, Narendra Modi and Bangladesh PM, Sheikh Hasina virtually inaugurated the 131.5 kilometre long India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline (IBFP).
The IBFP is a first cross-border pipeline that connects between___________(City) in West Bengal, India and Parbatipur in the Dinajpur district of Bangladesh.
1) Siliguri
2) Murshidabad
3) Jalpaiguri
4) Cooch Behar
5) AlipurduarAnswer-1) Siliguri
Explanation:
On March 18, 2023, the Prime Minister (PM) of India, Narendra Modi and Bangladesh PM, Sheikh Hasina jointly inaugurated (virtually) the 131.5-kilometre-long India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline (IBFP), the first cross-border energy pipeline between India and Bangladesh. This marks the 2nd cross-border energy pipeline between India and its neighbouring country.
• The IBFP is a cross-border pipeline that connects Siliguri in West Bengal, India to Parbatipur in the Dinajpur district of Bangladesh.
• Backdrop: The foundation stone for the construction of this pipeline was laid by both PMs in September 2018.
Note – This is the 2nd cross-border energy pipeline in South Asia, after the 69-km cross-border energy pipeline between India-Nepal. - In which state ‘Pakhala Diwas 2023’ is celebrated on 20th March 2023?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Odisha
3) Bihar
4) Gujarat
5) HaryanaAnswer-2) Odisha
Explanation:
On 20th March 2023, Pakhala Diwas (Pakhala Day) was celebrated in Odisha. The day is annually celebrated across the globe where people eat a traditional Odia dish, Pakhala (also known as Dahi Pakhala), on March 20.
• Pakhala is prepared with rice, curd, cucumber, cumin seeds, fried onions and mint leaves
i. Pakhala Diwas was declared on 20th March 2011 to encourage cuisine in the modern era and promote the nutritious food of India to the world. - Name the bank that has recently (in March ‘23) entered into partnership under the co-lending model with Autotrac Finance Limited to offer new tractor loans through the YubiCo.Lend platform.
1) Kotak Mahindra Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) Bandhan Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) ICICI BankAnswer-4) Axis Bank
Explanation:
On 20th March 2023, the Axis Bank and Gurgaon based Autotrac Finance Limited (AFL), a Non-Banking Financial Company, entered into a strategic partnership under the co-lending model through the YubiCo.Lend platform.
• Under this partnership, Axis Bank and AFL will offer ‘New Tractor Loans’ for Agricultural and Allied activities to cater for the financial needs of the rural segment in India.
i. The digital co-lending platform of Axis Bank will enable lending fast under the partnership at a lower operating cost, offering a superior customer experience. - As per the Ministry of Finance’s report “Monthly Economic Review – February 2023” released in March 2023, the Indian economy is projected to grow at_________(per cent) in the fiscal year 2022-2023 (FY23).
1) 5%
2) 5.9%
3) 6.2%
4) 6.8%
5) 7%Answer-5) 7%
Explanation:
According to the “Monthly Economic Review – February 2023” published by the Ministry of Finance (MoF), the Indian economy is projected to grow at 7% in the fiscal year 2022-2023 (FY23) despite global challenges.
• Retail inflation is anticipated to decline in accordance with wholesale inflation, which dropped to a 25-month low in January 2023.
• The real GDP (Gross Domestic Product) in Q3 FY23 registered a YoY (Year on Year) growth of 4.4% which is lower than that of 6.3 % in Q2 FY23.
i. India’s current account deficit (CAD) is expected to decrease in FY23 and FY24, giving the rupee a safety net in tumultuous times. - Name the company that has recently (in March ‘23) signed a Joint Venture(JV) agreement with NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) to set up Renewable Energy (RE) projects?
1) Reliance Petroleum Limited
2) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
3) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
4) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
5) GAIL (India) LimitedAnswer-3) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
Explanation:
NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL)has signed a Joint Venture(JV) agreement with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for setting up Renewable Energy (RE) projects to meet Round the Clock power requirement of IOCL Refineries.
• NGEL aims to build a renewable generation portfolio of 60 GW (gigawatt) over the next 10 yearsThe JV between will enable NTPC Limited and IOCL to meet the Indian Government’s Clean Energy Targets in their respective core businesses. - Which of the following points is/are “Correct” with respect to the Music Academy Awards 2023 presented in March 2023?
A) Bombay Jayashri (Vocalist), has been selected for the Sangita Kalanidhi award 2023 and Vasanthalakshmi Narasimhachari (Dance) has been selected for the Nritya Kalanidhi award 2023.
B) Nithyasree Mahadevan(Vocalist) and K.S. Kalidas (Mridangam) has been selected for the Sangita Kala Acharya award 2023.
C) Thirunageswaram TR Subramaniam (Thavil) and Sargunanatha Odhuvar (Odhuvar) has been selected for the TTK award 2023
1) Only B
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B, CAnswer-4) Only A & C
Explanation:
Bombay Jayashri, Padma Shri Awardee (2021) and Carnatic vocalist, has been selected for the Sangita Kalanidhi award 2023, the highest accolade in the field of Carnatic music, of the Music Academy Awards.
i. Vasanthalakshmi Narasimhachari, a well-known and highly respected performer, teacher, and choreographer of the Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi styles of Indian classical dance, has been selected for the Nritya Kalanidhi award 2023.
ii. Carnatic singer Palkulangara Ambika Devi of Kerala and mridangam vidwan K.S. Kalidas, a student of vidwan Palani M. Subramania Pillai, will receive the 2023 Sangita Kala Acharya award.
iii. The TTK award will be given to Sargunanatha Odhuvar of the Kapaleeswarar temple in Tamil Nadu and to tavil player and teacher Thirunageswaram TR Subramaniam and the Musicologist award will be conferred on Arimalam S. Padmanabhan. - Which Football Club (FC) has recently (in March ‘23) won their first Indian Super League (ISL) title by defeating Bengaluru FC in the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) 2022–23 held in Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in Margoa, Goa?
1) ATK Mohun Bagan FC
2) Mumbai City FC
3) Hyderabad FC
4) Odisha FC
5) Kerala Blasters FCAnswer-1) ATK Mohun Bagan FC
Explanation:
On 18th March 2023, ATK Mohun Bagan (ATKMB) Football Club(FC) captained by Pritam Kotal, won their first Indian Super League (ISL) title by defeating Bengaluru FC captained by Sunil Chhetri in the finals of Hero Indian Super League (ISL) 2022–23 held in Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in Margoa, Goa.
• Hero ISL 2022-2023, the 9th season of the Indian Super League was held in March 2023.
• The ISL is co-promoted by IMG-Reliance (a joint venture between IMG and Reliance Industries), Star India, and supported by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
i. ATK Mohun Bagan, coached by Juan Ferrando, came in 3rd place in the Hero ISL standings. Mumbai City FC tops the standing followed by Hyderabad FC in 2nd place.
ii. Lallianzuala Chhange (Mumbai City FC) won the Hero of the League. - Who authored the book, “A Matter of the Heart: Education in India”?
1) Narayana Murthy
2) Anurag Behar
3) Vishal Sikka
4) Dileep Ranjekar
5) Salil ParekhAnswer-2) Anurag Behar
Explanation:
Anurag Behar, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Azim Premji Foundation and founding vice-chancellor of Azim Premji University, has authored a new book titled “A Matter of the Heart: Education in India”, a travel book that chronicles experiences of Anurag Behar at work at the Azim Premji Foundation, is a compilation of all his columns.
i. The book, which has 110 stories, highlights the state of education in India beyond the main cities. This book is an ode to educators who are shaping the future of our country.
ii. The book was published by Westland Nonfiction (Westland Books A Division of Nasadiya Technologies Pvt ltd). - When was United Nations (UN) French Language Day 2023 observed across the globe?
1) 20th March 2023
2) 18th March 2023
3) 21st March 2023
4) 17th March 2023
5) 19th March 2023Answer-1) 20th March 2023
Explanation:
United Nations (UN)’s French Language Day 2023 was observed across the globe on 20th March 2023 to celebrate French multilingualism and cultural diversity.
i. The day is recognised by the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) as the International Day of La Francophonie.
• The International Day of La Francophonie celebrations in 2023 were marked under the theme “321 million French speakers, billions of cultural content” by the OIF.
ii. March 20 marks the creation of the Agency for Cultural and Technical Cooperation (ACCT) on 20th March 1970 in Niamey, Niger, which was later renamed the International Organization of La Francophonie (Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie- OIF).
• French Language Day was celebrated on 20 March 2023 at UN Geneva, Switzerland.
- Which company/institute has recently (in March ‘23) signed an MoU with the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) to support Millet’s initiatives?
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