Current Affairs
23.03.23
1. Sajibu Nongma Panba is a lunar new year celebrated in which state?
Answer: Manipur
Sajibu Nongma Panba is a lunar new year celebrated by the followers of Sanamahism in Manipur. Sajibu Nongma Panba also called Meitei Cheiraoba or Sajibu Cheiraoba is celebrated to mark the advent of the traditional new year.This year, it was celebrated on March 22
2. What is the name of the second Anti Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), which was launched recently?
Answer: Androth
The INS Androth, second in a series of eight AntiSubmarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASWV SWC), was launched in Kolkata. It was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata. In December 2022, the Indian Navy launched 'Arnala', the first of the eight ASW-SWC in Chennai's Kattupalli.
3. What is the theme of the 'International Day of Forests 2023?
Answer: Forests and health International Day of Forests is observed every year on March 21.
The theme for 2023 is "forests and health". It highlights the ecosystem services provided by forests like purification of water and air, carbon capture to fight climate change, and supply of life-saving medicines.
4. IMF Executive Board has approved a USD 3 billion bail-out programme for which country?
Answer: Sri Lanka
The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) USD 3 billion bailout programme for Sri Lanka was approved by the financial agency's Executive Board. It is expected to help the island nation Overcome its economic crisis.
5. 'Accelerating the change to solve the water and sanitation crisis' is the theme of which day?
Answer: World Water Day
World Water Day is observed on March 22. Its 2023 theme is "Accelerating the change to solve the water and sanitation crisis". It highlights the importance of fresh water. The day is used to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
6. Persian New Year that is celebrated based on the Iranian Solar Hijri calendar is also called as?
Answer: Nowruz
Nowruz is the Persian New Year that is celebrated based on the Iranian Solar Hijri calendar. It marks the beginning of spring in the Southern Hemisphere. Gudhi Padwa is a spring time festival celebrated by Marathi and Konkani Hindus. It marks the start of the traditional new year. Chetri Chandra is a festival that is celebrated by Sindhi Hindus to mark the beginning of the Lunar Hindu New Year.
7. When is the 'World Down Syndrome Day observed?
Answer: March 21
World Down Syndrome Day is observed on March 21. It creates global awareness about Down syndrome. The 21st day of March was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.
8. What is the theme of 'World Happiness Day 2023'?
Answer: Be Mindful.
Be Grateful. Be Kind On 20th March every year, the world celebrates World Happiness Day led by the United Nations. The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network releases an annual report named World Happiness Report. According to the report, 'life evaluations have continued to be remarkably resilient'. The theme of this year's International Day of Happiness is 'Be Mindful. Be Grateful. Be Kind'.
9. What is the rank of India in the 'World Happiness Index 2023'?
Answer: 125
The United Nations has released its annual report ranking the happiest countries in the world. For six consecutive years, Finland has been declared the happiest country in the world. The Nordic region dominates the top three spots in the report, with Denmark and Iceland placing second and third respectively. India's rank has improved from 136 to 125 in this year.
10. Which country has introduced a new emergency alert service for its citizens?
Answer: UK
The British government has introduced a new emergency alert service for its citizens. The government has announced that a siren-like alert will be sent to mobile phone users across the UK next month. The service will be a part to test a new public warning system over lifethreatening events such as severe weather events.
11. What is the name of the bonds that do not carry any maturity date but have call option?
Answer: Additional Tier 1 Bonds
Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bonds are a class of bonds that do not carry any maturity date but have call option. These are currently the riskiest bonds owned by Credit Suisse. This has the potential to cause a major wipe-out in Europe's AT1 market.
12. Which act allows the Indian Government to detain an individual without a formal charge?
Answer: National Security Act, 1980
National Security Act, 1980 allows the Indian Government to detain an individual withouta formal charge to prevent them from acting in a manner that might risk the security of the country or the maintenance of public order. This law was invoked in the case of self-styled Sikh preacher Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh.
13. 'Euoplos dignitas', which was seen in the news, belongs to which species?
Answer: Spider
Euoplos dignitas is a new species of giant trapdoor spider. It was found by researchers in Queensland, Australia. The tarantula-like creature is a type of golden trapdoor spider belonging to the genus Euoplos.
14. How many Padma awards have been announced for the year 2023?
Answer: 106
Padma Awards for 2023 was recentky conferred by President Draupadi Murmu at a Civil Investiture Ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhavan. A total of 106 Padma awards have been announced for this year. Padma Awards, which were instituted in 1954, is announced every year on the occasion of Republic Day.
15. Who is the founder of 'Arya Samaj' in India?
Answer: Dayanand Saraswati
Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati is the founder of Arya Samaj. The Indian Government has decided to mark his 200th birth anniversary. Speaking at the 148th Foundation Day of Arya Samaj, Home Minister Amit Shah said that Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati fearlessly propagated "swadharma, swabhasha and swaraj" in the pre-independence era.
16. Which state is the host of the 'International Shooting Sports Federation-ISSF World Cup Shooting Championship' in 2023?
Answer: Madhya Pradesh
International Shooting Sports Federation-ISSF World Cup Shooting Championship' in 2023 was inaugurated in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Around 200 shooters from 30 countries are participating in the World Shooting Championship. This is the first ever Shooting World Cup to be held outside New Delhi in the country. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated this championship at Kushabhau Thackeray International Convention Center in Bhopal.
17. Which country is the host of the 'UN 2023 Water Conference'?
Answer: USA
The UN 2023 Water Conference is set to be held from March 22 to 24 in New York. This is the first summit on water in 50 years. The UN 2023 Water Conference is formally known as the 2023 Conference for the Midterm Comprehensive Review of Implementation of the UN Decade for Action on Water and Sanitation (2018-2028).
18. Which country released '14 Guidelines to Address Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC)'?
Answer: India
The Indian Government released 14 Guidelines to address Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) recently. These guidelines seek to create a common understanding among key stakeholders required to ensure an efficient mitigation of HWC in the country.
19. Which institution released the 2022 UN World Water Development Report'?
Answer: UNESCO
The 2022 UN World Water Development Report, which was released recently, revealed that water is at a high risk because of "vampiric overconsumption and over-development". The report was released by the UNESCO on behalf of the UN-Water.
20. The Gorsam Kora festival is popularly known as the friendship festival between India and which country?
Answer: Bhutan
The Gorsam Kora festival is popularly known as the friendship festival between India and Bhutan. It was celebrated recently at the Gorsam Chorten Stupa in Zemithang a village in Arunachal Pradesh.