Current Affairs Interactive Quiz: 24 – 30 March

Sunil Gavaskar has been appointed as the interim President of BCCI to look after the IPL-7 following a decision of the Supreme Court on 28 March 2014.

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is the correct answer because it was the Indian film that was screened at the seventh Asian film festival in March 2014.

Stuart Oliver is the correct answer because he won the inaugural Tata T1 Prima Truck Racing Championship at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida.

The Egyptian Court sentenced 529 supporters of ousted Islamist President Mohammed Morsi to death.

Cert-In recently detected the virus called Dendroid, which specifically targets Android-based smartphones. This virus poses a significant threat to the security and privacy of Android users. It is important for users to be aware of this virus and take necessary precautions to protect their devices from potential harm.

Govind Mishra has been selected for the Saraswati honour for the year 2013 for his book "Dhool Paudho Par".

In the last week of March 2014, Pranab Mukherjee, the President of India, conferred Gallantry and Distinguished Service Awards. Among these awards, three armed personnel were awarded with Kriti Chakras.

Harivansh Rai Bachchan was the first person to be selected for the Sarawati Award in 1991.

Castrol Vecton won the team title in the inaugural Tata T1 Prima Truck Racing Championship at Buddh International Circuit (BIC) in Greater Noida.

The correct answer is Nirbheek. The Indian Ordinance factory recently launched a light-weight revolver designed especially for women to defend themselves from assault. "Nirbheek" is a suitable name for this product as it means "fearless" in Hindi, symbolizing the empowerment and courage it provides to women in protecting themselves.

EPFO announced to provide Universal Account Number to PF account holders from 1 October 2014. This means that starting from this date, all PF account holders would be assigned a unique Universal Account Number.

The correct answer is Myanmar. The anti-dam march was organized to demand the cancellation of the Myitsone dam, which is located in Myanmar.

Arjun Kapoor is the brand ambassador of Earth Hour 2014 because he was chosen by the organizers to promote and raise awareness about the event. As the brand ambassador, he would have been responsible for endorsing and supporting the Earth Hour initiative, encouraging people to participate in the event and take action towards protecting the environment.

Turkey shot down a Syrian military jet on 23 March 2014 for violating its airspace. This incident was widely reported in the news and confirmed by both countries. The other options, US, Russia, and China, were not involved in this specific incident. Therefore, the correct answer is Turkey.

Jammu and Kashmir was the first state to make all election booths display No Smoking Areas in the Lok Sabha 2014 elections.

Rajiv Takru was appointed as the new Revenue Secretary on 25 March 2014.

Simon Santoso won the Men's singles of Malaysia Grand Prix Gold 2014 held in Pasir Gudang on 30 March 2014.

In the last week of March 2014, the Ebola Virus, which causes viral haemorrhagic fever, was detected in Guinea.

Rusi Dinshaw was the only Parsi Community cricketer of Pakistan who died on 24 March 2014 in Karachi.

The Assam government's plan to trim down the horns of rhinos to save their life from poachers is based on the IRV 2020 plan.

SEBI, the Securities and Exchange Board of India, announced its intention to release FATCA compliance norms in the fiscal year 2014-15. FATCA stands for Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, which is a United States legislation designed to combat tax evasion by US citizens holding assets in foreign financial institutions. This act requires foreign financial institutions to report information about US account holders to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

In 2014, Earth Hour was observed on March 29.

NCDEX launched the future contract for Bajra in the last week of March 2014. This means that NCDEX introduced a trading contract for Bajra, an agricultural product, during that specific time period.

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The correct answer is National Housing Bank. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Housing Bank to channelize subsidy for solar energy usage. This partnership aims to promote the use of solar energy by providing financial assistance and subsidies to individuals and organizations interested in adopting solar energy solutions. The National Housing Bank, being a specialized financial institution, will play a crucial role in implementing and managing the subsidy program effectively.

Google signed a deal with Luxottica to design, develop, and distribute Google Glass. Luxottica is a well-known eyewear company that owns several popular brands such as Ray-Ban and Oakley. This partnership allowed Google to leverage Luxottica's expertise in eyewear design and distribution to enhance the appeal and availability of Google Glass to a wider consumer market.

The correct answer is The Hague declaration. This declaration refers to the decision made by the Group of 8 countries (G-8) to suspend Russia from the group due to its annexation of Crimea peninsula. The Hague declaration was a response to Russia's violation of international law and the principles of territorial integrity. This decision was significant as it demonstrated the international community's condemnation of Russia's actions and its commitment to upholding international norms and principles.

The Israeli diplomats launched an open-ended strike worldwide to protest against the Israeli government due to a pay dispute. This suggests that the issue at hand was related to their salaries or compensation.

Rajesh Bedi received the Life-Time Achievement Award of the National Photography Awards 2014.

The book entitled "The Wrong Enemy: America in Afghanistan, 2001-2014" has been written by Carlotta Gall.

The correct answer is 2015 because the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently extended the timeline for full implementation of Basel III norms by 2015. This means that banks in India will have until 2015 to fully comply with the Basel III norms, which are a set of international banking regulations aimed at improving the stability and resilience of the banking sector. By extending the timeline, the RBI is giving banks more time to meet the requirements of Basel III and ensure a smooth transition to the new regulatory framework.