Current Affairs Interactive Quiz: 24 – 30 March
Questions and Answers
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Which team won the team title in the inaugural Tata T1 Prima Truck Racing Championship at Buddh International Circuit (BIC) in Greater Noida?
- A.
Castrol Vecton
- B.
Technologies Motor Sports
- C.
Dealer Daredevils
- D.
Cummins
Correct Answer
A. Castrol VectonExplanation
Castrol Vecton won the team title in the inaugural Tata T1 Prima Truck Racing Championship at Buddh International Circuit (BIC) in Greater Noida.Rate this question:
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- 2.
A country on 23 March 2014 shot down Syrian military jet on violation of its airspace. Name the country?
- A.
US
- B.
Russia
- C.
Turkey
- D.
China
Correct Answer
C. TurkeyExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Pranab Mukherjee, the President of India in the last week of March 2014 conferred Gallantry and Distinguished Service Awards. How many armed personnel have been awarded with Kriti Chakras?
- A.
One
- B.
Three
- C.
Seven
- D.
Ten
Correct Answer
B. ThreeExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Name the winner of the inaugural Tata T1 Prima Truck Racing Championship at Buddh International Circuit (BIC) in Greater Noida
- A.
Dave Ball
- B.
Paul McCumisky
- C.
Stuart Oliver
- D.
Graham Powell
Correct Answer
C. Stuart OliverExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Book entitled The Wrong Enemy: America in Afghanistan, 2001-2014 has been written by
- A.
Carlotta Gall
- B.
Neville Maxwell
- C.
Henderson Brooks
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Carlotta GallExplanation
The book entitled "The Wrong Enemy: America in Afghanistan, 2001-2014" has been written by Carlotta Gall.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Assam government’s plan to trim down the horns of rhino’s to save their life from the poachers, is based on which plan?
- A.
IVR 2018
- B.
Rhinos 2016
- C.
IRV 2020
- D.
Rhinos 2022
Correct Answer
C. IRV 2020Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Govind Mishra has been selected for the Saraswati honour for the year 2013 for which book?
- A.
Dhool Paudho Par
- B.
Wo Apna Cehra
- C.
The Writings on the Sand
- D.
Lal Peeli Zameen
Correct Answer
A. Dhool Paudho ParExplanation
Govind Mishra has been selected for the Saraswati honour for the year 2013 for his book "Dhool Paudho Par".Rate this question:
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- 8.
Saraswati Samman is an annual award and is given in recognition of outstanding prose or poetry literary works in Indian languages that are listed in Schedule VII of the constitution of India. The award is given by which institution?
- A.
Sahitya Akademi
- B.
National Integrity Cultural Academy
- C.
Kalakshetra
- D.
K. K. Birla Foundation
Correct Answer
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- 9.
Govind Mishra is the second Hindi author to be selected for the Sarawati Award. Name the first person to be selected for the award and when?
- A.
Harivansh Rai Bachchan in 1991
- B.
Subhadra Kumari Chauhan in 1948
- C.
Maithili Sharan Gupt in 1964
- D.
Mahadevi Varma in 1987
Correct Answer
A. Harivansh Rai Bachchan in 1991Explanation
Harivansh Rai Bachchan was the first person to be selected for the Sarawati Award in 1991.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Egyptian Court sentenced to death to how many supporters of ousted Islamist President Mohammed Morsi?
- A.
469
- B.
529
- C.
912
- D.
1243
Correct Answer
B. 529Explanation
The Egyptian Court sentenced 529 supporters of ousted Islamist President Mohammed Morsi to death.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Name the only Parsi Community cricketer of Pakistan who died on 24 March 2014 in Karachi?
- A.
Freddie Mercury
- B.
Diana Eduljee
- C.
Farrokh Bulsara
- D.
Rusi Dinshaw
Correct Answer
D. Rusi DinshawExplanation
Rusi Dinshaw was the only Parsi Community cricketer of Pakistan who died on 24 March 2014 in Karachi.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Who was appointed as the new Revenue Secretary on 25 March 2014?
- A.
Rajiv Takru
- B.
Sumit Bose
- C.
GS Sandhu
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Rajiv TakruExplanation
Rajiv Takru was appointed as the new Revenue Secretary on 25 March 2014.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Name the Indian film that was screened at seventh Asian film festival in March 2014?
- A.
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
- B.
Gangs of Wasepur
- C.
Madras Café
- D.
Are we Being Human, Lakshmi
Correct Answer
A. Bhaag Milkha BhaagExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Indian Ordinance factory recently launched a light-weight revolver designed especially for women to defend themselves from assault. Name it?
- A.
Nirbheek
- B.
Nirbhaya
- C.
Jessica
- D.
Save the women
Correct Answer
A. NirbheekExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Which state was the first to make all election booths to display No Smoking Areas in the Lok Sabha 2014 elections?
- A.
Assam
- B.
Chandigarh
- C.
Tamil Nadu
- D.
Jammu and Kashmir
Correct Answer
D. Jammu and KashmirExplanation
Jammu and Kashmir was the first state to make all election booths display No Smoking Areas in the Lok Sabha 2014 elections.Rate this question:
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- 16.
When was Earth Hour Observed in 2014?
- A.
March 22
- B.
April 1
- C.
March 29
- D.
March 31
Correct Answer
C. March 29Explanation
In 2014, Earth Hour was observed on March 29.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Who won the Men’s single of Malaysia Grand Prix Gold 2014 held in Pasir Gudang on 30 March 2014?
- A.
Sourabh Varma
- B.
Simon Santoso
- C.
Wang Xiaoli
- D.
Mahesh Bupathi
Correct Answer
B. Simon SantosoExplanation
Simon Santoso won the Men's singles of Malaysia Grand Prix Gold 2014 held in Pasir Gudang on 30 March 2014.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Who 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?
- A.
Ravi Sastri
- B.
Sunil Gavaskar
- C.
Kapil Dev
- D.
Sourav Ganguly
Correct Answer
B. Sunil GavaskarExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 19.
NCDEX launched the future contract in which Agricultural Product in the last week of March 2014?
- A.
Rice
- B.
Bajra
- C.
Cotton
- D.
Coffee
Correct Answer
B. BajraExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Recently, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy signed a MoU to channelise subsidy for solar energy usage with which Bank?
- A.
ICCI Bank
- B.
SBI
- C.
HDFC
- D.
National Housing Bank
Correct Answer
D. National Housing BankExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Who received the Life-Time Achievement Award of the National Photography Awards 2014?
- A.
Alok Avinash
- B.
Subhankar Banerjee
- C.
Rajesh Bedi
- D.
Altaf Qadri
Correct Answer
C. Rajesh BediExplanation
Rajesh Bedi received the Life-Time Achievement Award of the National Photography Awards 2014.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Israeli Diplomats launched an open ended strike worldwide to mark the protest with the Israel Government. What was the issue?
- A.
Over pay dispute
- B.
Over disciplinary system
- C.
Over immunity rights
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Over pay disputeExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 23.
An anti-dam march of 2400km was organised over the demand to cancel Myitsone dam. Where is the dam located?
- A.
Tripura
- B.
Myanmar
- C.
Thailand
- D.
China
Correct Answer
B. MyanmarExplanation
The correct answer is Myanmar. The anti-dam march was organized to demand the cancellation of the Myitsone dam, which is located in Myanmar.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Where Ebola Virus, which causes viral haemorrhagic fever, was detected in the last week of March 2014?
- A.
Guinea
- B.
Nigeria
- C.
Ethiopia
- D.
Kenya
Correct Answer
A. GuineaExplanation
In the last week of March 2014, the Ebola Virus, which causes viral haemorrhagic fever, was detected in Guinea.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Google signed a deal with which company to design, develop and distribute Google Glass?
- A.
Luxottica
- B.
Apple
- C.
Trent
- D.
Amazon
Correct Answer
A. LuxotticaExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Name the declaration under which Russia was suspended from Group of 8 countries (G-8) over its annexation of Crimea peninsula
- A.
The Hague declaration
- B.
G-8 declaration
- C.
Declaration of suspension
- D.
None
Correct Answer
A. The Hague declarationExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recently announced to provide Universal Account Number to PF account holders from
- A.
1 September 2016
- B.
1 October 2014
- C.
1 March 2015
- D.
1 March 2015
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B. 1 October 2014Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Name the virus detected by Cert-In recently which affects the Android based smart phones?
- A.
Tendroid
- B.
Dendroid
- C.
Anderoid
- D.
TrueVirus
Correct Answer
B. DendroidExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 29.
SEBI announced to release FATCA compliance norms in the fiscal year 2014-15. FATCA stands for?
- A.
Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act
- B.
Foreign Act of Tax Compliance account
- C.
Foreign Asset Tax Compliance Act
- D.
None of these
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A. Foreign Account Tax Compliance ActExplanation
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).Rate this question:
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- 30.
Who is the brand Ambassador of Earth Hour 2014?
- A.
Aamir khan
- B.
Hrithik Roshan
- C.
Arjun Kapoor
- D.
Sonam Kapoor
Correct Answer
C. Arjun KapoorExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 31.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently extended the timeline for full implementation of Basel III norms by
- A.
2015
- B.
2017
- C.
2019
- D.
2020
Correct Answer
A. 2015Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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