Current Affairs Quiz - March 2022

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Meghalaya has recently withdrawn consent to the CBI to investigate cases in the state, becoming the ninth state in the country to have taken this step. CBI will not be able to investigate cases in the state without the state government’s permission.
Mizoram was the first state to withdraw consent in 2015. The other states that have withdrawn consent are Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Kerala

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On the 4th Day of Jan Aushadhi Diwas weeklong celebrations, the ‘Health heritage walks’ were organised at 10 locations in 9 cities to spread the message of quality and affordable generic medicines available at Janaushadhi Kendras.
Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) started weeklong celebrations of Jan Aushadhi Diwas from 1st March, 2022. Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Chemicals & Fertilizers participated in the health heritage walk at Purana Qila in New Delhi.

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Forest authorities have released 20 Indian grey hornbills into Gir National Park in Gujarat since October to reintroduce the species.
The species was seen at the sanctuary several decades back. Two male birds among those were released with solar-powered satellite transmitters. As many as 10 out of the total 62 species are found in Indian subcontinent.

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“Wings” (The World of India’s Girls) is a report published by “Save The Children” organization every four years.
According to the recently released report, only 33% of girls in India attended online classes during lockdown, while two thirds struggled to get access to health and nutrition services.

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India’s largest electric vehicle charging station has been established in Gurugram (Haryana) with 72 AC slow chargers and 24 DC fast chargers (i.e) a total of 96 charging points. The charging station is operated by Alektrify and is located at Jaipur-Delhi-Agra Highway.
This is said to be an ultra-modern charging station that meets all regulatory standards set by the government.

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National Security Day is marked on 4 March across the country to highlight the achievements of India’s security forces. The day also, known as Rashtriya Suraksha Diwas, creates awareness about the role played by our security forces in keeping the country safe.
The National Security Council (NSC), which is the highest body responsible for overseeing the country’s political, strategic, economic and energy security concerns, was formed in 1998. At present, the Chief Executive of NSC is National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.

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Some white-tailed deer living in the US are infected with the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, according to a study.
The study also found neutralising antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 in one of the Omicron-infected deer, suggesting that, like humans, these animals can be re-infected with the virus. 80 per cent of white-tailed deer sampled in the US tested positive for SARS-CoV-2.

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The Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council of Maharashtra unanimously passed two bills, which would enable postponement of local body elections in Maharashtra till Other Backward Classes (OBC) reservation is restored.
As per these bills, the State Election Commission (SEC) will decide the poll schedule for local and civic body elections in consultation with the state government. These bills have been framed on the lines of a Madhya Pradesh law.

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The Union Home Ministry set up a taskforce to look into cases of suicide in the central armed police forces (CAPFs).
It is headed by IPS officer V S K Kaumudi, the special secretary (internal security), with representatives from BSF, ITBP, CISF, SSB and Assam Rifles. The task force will also prepare a comprehensive report on incidents of fratricide.

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India topped the medal tally in the ISSF World Cup 2022 in Cairo, Egypt with a total of seven, four gold, two silver and one bronze, medals.
Norway was at the second place India with six medals. India’s Gold medal winners are Women’s 25m pistol team – (Rahi Sarnobat, Esha Singh and Rhythm Sangwan); Men’s 10m air pistol – (Saurabh Chaudhary); Women’s 10m air pistol team – (Esha Singh, Nivetha Paramanantham, Ruchira Vinerkar) and 25m rapid fire pistol mixed team – (Rhythm Sangwan and Anish Bhanwala).