Current Affairs Quiz, March 2014, (March 3 - March 9)

South Africa won the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2014 held in March 2014.

The correct answer is 1 January 2015. The Reserve Bank of India extended the date for exchange of pre-2005 banknotes from 31 March 2014 to 1 January 2015.

The correct answer is Rolls-Royce. The Union Defence Ministry ordered a CBI investigation into the purchase of jet fighter engines from a British firm. This suggests that there may have been some irregularities or suspicions surrounding the purchase, leading to the need for an investigation.

The correct answer is Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX). This drill was conducted by the Indian Navy and it was one of their largest war drills. It covered the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, and Bay of Bengal region.

The correct answer is Hoolock gibbon. The Forest Department and the International Fund for Animal Welfare-Wildlife Trust of India (IFAW-WTI) captured and relocated a stranded Gibbon family to Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary. This suggests that the species of Gibbons being relocated is the Hoolock gibbon.

The correct answer is Dr ME Khan because the Union Health Ministry issued new guidelines for treating rape victims based on the recommendation of a committee chaired by Dr ME Khan. This indicates that Dr ME Khan played a significant role in formulating the guidelines, making him the most likely correct answer.

The correct answer is India Hockey. This is because the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports accorded a sports body with the status of a National Sports Federation (NSF) for governing the sport in India, and the name of this sports body is India Hockey.

Sheila Dikshit has been appointed as the Governor of Kerala.

Laxmi won the International Women of Courage Award given by the US Secretary of State.

Graeme Smith, the South African cricketer, announced his retirement from international cricket on 4 March 2014.

World Dentist Day is observed on 6 March. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about oral health and the importance of regular dental check-ups. It aims to promote good dental hygiene practices and highlight the role of dentists in maintaining oral health. By observing this day, people are encouraged to take care of their teeth and gums and seek professional dental care when needed.

The correct answer is Brussels. The European Union leaders held an emergency meeting in Brussels and decided to freeze the assets of Viktor Yanukovych and other individuals.

India, Sri Lanka, and Maldives held a national security advisor-level meeting on maritime security cooperation in New Delhi. This suggests that the meeting took place in India's capital city.

Lupita Nyong'o won the best supporting actress award at the 86th Oscar Academy Awards held in Los Angeles.

The correct answer is North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC). The NDMC launched a new health scheme called Stri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana for women on 6 March 2014. This scheme aims to provide comprehensive healthcare services to women in North Delhi, focusing on reproductive health, maternity care, and child healthcare. The NDMC is taking proactive steps to prioritize the health and well-being of women in their jurisdiction through this initiative.

The correct answer is 0.9. According to the data released by RBI on 5 March 2014, the Current Account Deficit (CAD) as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) declined to its lowest in the past eight years. This means that the CAD is currently at 0.9% of the GDP, which is the lowest it has been in the past eight years. This indicates that the country's current account deficit has improved and is now at a more sustainable level.

The decline in Current Account Deficit (CAD) of India in the Third Quarter (October - December) of 2013-14 can be attributed to several factors. Firstly, curbs on imports in general (I) would have reduced the overall import expenditure, contributing to a decline in CAD. Secondly, curbs on import of gold (II) would have specifically reduced the import of gold, which is a major contributor to India's import bill. Thirdly, an increase in exports (III) would have resulted in higher foreign exchange earnings, which would help in reducing CAD. Lastly, the depreciation of the Rupee against the Dollar (IV) would have made Indian exports more competitive and imports more expensive, further helping to reduce CAD. Therefore, the correct answer is II, III and IV.

Natco won the patent case against Israeli firm Teva on 3 March 2014 for launching the generic version of multiple sclerosis drug Copaxone in the USA.

The correct answer is I, IV and V. The question asks which individuals are not part of the Lokpal Selection Committee. According to the information given, the Leader of the Opposition (I), Lok Sabha Speaker (IV), and an eminent jurist appointed by the President (V) are not part of the committee. The retired Chief Justice of a High Court (II) and Rajya Sabha Speaker (III) are not mentioned in relation to the Lokpal Selection Committee, so it is unclear whether they are part of it or not.

The correct answer is Bangsean, Thailand.

Anil Jain developed the first 3D model of a human fingerprint called "Phantom".

Sumith Nakandala has been appointed as the first Secretary General of BIMSTEC on 4 March 2014.

Chhattisgarh won the women's title at the recently concluded 64th National Basketball Championship.

Tamil Nadu won the men's title at the recently concluded 64th National Basketball Championship.

The given statement is about the Annual Health Survey and the information provided in options I, II, and IV are all correct and supported by the given context. Option I states that the survey was conducted in all the 284 districts in eight Empowered Action Group (EAG) States, which is mentioned in the context. Option II lists the correct EAG States, which are Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, and Rajasthan, as mentioned in the context. Option IV provides the correct information about the minimum and maximum Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in Rudraprayag in Uttarkhand and Shrawasti in Uttar Pradesh, respectively, which is also mentioned in the context. Therefore, options I, II, and IV are correct.

Jaswant Singh is the correct answer because he is the author of the book "India at Risk".

Bill Gates has topped the 28th Annual World Billionaires list of Forbes released on 3 March 2014.

Rohan Bopanna and Aihsan ul Haq Qureshi won the doubles title of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship.

The Union Cabinet on 2 March 2014 cleared the Ordinance for reservation for Jats under the central list of OBC category in nine northern states. This means that Jats will now be eligible for reservation benefits and quotas in education and government jobs in these states.

The mortal remains of about 282 Indian soldiers of the 1857 mutiny were exhumed from a well in Ajnala, Amritsar on 2 March 2014. This suggests that the well in Ajnala was the location where these soldiers were buried during the mutiny.

12 Years A Slave was awarded the best picture award at the 86th Annual Academy Oscar Awards 2014.

Roger Federer recently won the singles title of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship.