Current Affairs Quiz: March 12, 2020
March 12, 2020 May 21, 2021
1. Which state has recently launched a digital literacy programme titled ‘I am also digital’?
[A] Odisha
[B] Kerala
[C] Karnataka
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
The state of Kerala is set to launch a huge digital literacy campaign called ‘I am also digital’ which aims at making the benefits of the state reach the common citizens.
This campaign is initiated by the Kerala Literacy Mission and the Kerala State IT Mission under the Department of Information Technology. The drive would be mainly launched as a people-participatory model to educate the society about digital technology. The project will be pilot-launched in Thiruvananthapuram City Corporation.
2. The renovated Animal Transport Memorial was recently inaugurated by the Indian Army in which city?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Mumbai
[C]
Nagpur
[D] Bengaluru
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Correct Answer: D [Bengaluru]
Notes:
The Director-General of Supply and Transport Corps of the Indian Army recently unveiled the renovated Animal Memorial at Bengaluru.
The memorial indicates the contributions and service of mules and horses of the Indian Army, especially during the war in the Himalayas. This animal transport memorial has been extended by two walls, which highlight the role played by the animals in the Indian Army. It was also announced that 26 September each year has been nominated as the Animal Transport (AT) Remembrance Day.
3. The book titled ‘Adventures of a Daredevil Democrat’, which was recently published, narrates the story of which Former Chief- Minister?
[A] M Karunanidhi
[B] Biju Patnaik
[C] Jyoti Basu
[D] C. Achutha Menon
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Correct Answer: B [Biju Patnaik]
Notes:
A first of its kind comic book on the life and works of former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik was recently released by the present Chief Minister and the former’s son Naveen Patnaik.
Several Senior political leaders of many parties attended the book release event. The state is celebrating the former Chief Minister’s 104th birth anniversary. The Odisha state celebrates his birthday 5 March as the Panchayat Raj Divas.
4. Who is the chairperson of the high-level panel recently set up to prepare an investigation manual for Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO)?
[A] N K Singh
[B] U K Sinha
[C] Injeti Srinivas
[D] Tapan Ray
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Correct Answer: C [Injeti Srinivas]
Notes:
The government has recently constituted a 12-membered high-level panel recently set up to prepare an investigation manual for Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO).
As per the recent order issued by the Corporate affairs ministry, Corporate Affairs Secretary Injeti Srinivas would chair the panel. The committee will devise a comprehensive manual for performing effective investigations and probes against white-collar crimes.
5. Avani Chaturvedi, Bhawanna Kanth and Mohana Singh Jitarwal, who recently received the ‘Nari Shakti Puraskar’ award, are associated with which profession?
[A] Sportspersons
[B] Fighter Pilots
[C] Army Officers
[D] Naval Captains
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Correct Answer: B [Fighter Pilots]
Notes:
On the occasion of International Women’s day, President Ram Nath Kovind recently presented the ‘Nari Shakti Puraskar’ to IAF’s first women fighter pilots, Mohana Jitarwal, Avani Chaturvedi and Bhawana Kanth, among the 15 total wardees.
After the Government of India decided to open fighter stream in the Air force for women on an experimental basis, these three young women were inducted into the IAF’s fighter squadron.
They were also the first to be inducted into the squadron and conduct a solo flight in MIG-21 in the year 2018.
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