Daily Current Affairs Quiz : March 8, 2022
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1. ‘SLINEX’ is a bilateral maritime exercise between India and which country?
[A] Oman
[B] Singapore
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: C [Sri Lanka]
Notes:
The Ninth Edition of India – Sri Lanka Bilateral Maritime Exercise SLINEX (Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise) has commenced at Visakhapatnam from 07 Mar to 10 Mar 2022.
The exercise is conducted in two phases- the Harbour Phase at Visakhapatnam followed by the Sea Phase in the Bay of Bengal. Indian Navy is represented by INS Kirch, a guided missile corvette, INS Jyoti, a Fleet support tanker, Advanced Light Helicopter, Seaking and Chetak Helicopters and Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
2. The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the Metro project of which city?
[A] Mysuru
[B] Pune
[C] Coimbatore
[D] Trivandrum
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Correct Answer: B [Pune]
Notes:
Pune Metro project has been undertaken by MAHA Metro, a SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) of Government of India and Government of Maharashtra. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 12-km stretch of the total 32.2 km Pune metro rail project.
The total cost of the project is over ₹ 11,400 crore. It includes Automatic fare collection system with combination of smart cards & computerized paper tickets.
3. Which is the venue of the India Global Forum (IGF) event in 2022?
[A] Chennai
[B] Bengaluru
[C] Varanasi
[D] Gandhi Nagar
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Correct Answer: B [Bengaluru]
Notes:
The India Global Forum (IGF) event is scheduled at Bengaluru. Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar is set to attend the event and interact with the founders and CEOs of 30 unicorns during the event.
The IGF event shall also see participation of Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, and Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Meenakshi Lekhi as well as CEOs and leaders from the industry.
4. Which country has recently tested reconnaissance satellite system?
[A] North Korea
[B] Ukraine
[C] Russia
[D] UAE
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Correct Answer: A [North Korea]
Notes:
North Korea said that it conducted a test for reconnaissance satellite systems (spy satellite system), after regional military authorities reported the launch of a ballistic missile from the country.
It was the second such launch in a week to test satellite equipment, and the ninth missile launch this year. It was condemned by the United States, South Korea, and Japan.
5. Which state/UT has inaugurated ‘School Health Clinics’?
[A] Odisha
[B] Gujarat
[C] New Delhi
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: C [New Delhi]
Notes:
The Delhi Government has recently inaugurated individual health clinics in 20 government schools. They were inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister and Education Minister Manish Sisodia.
The clinics will provide routine health check-ups as well as counselling to ensure the children’s physical and mental well-being.
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