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Daily Current Affairs and MCQs for March 14th, 2023

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Welcome to the Daily Current Affairs page for March 14th, where we provide you with the latest updates on national and international news. Here are the key highlights for March 14th 2023, followed by some multiple-choice questions based on the current affairs:

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1. Harry Brook and Ashleigh Gardner named ICC Player of the Month for February 2023

• ICC awards separate titles for the best performing male and female cricketers for each month.
• Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner won the women's award, beating Laura Wolvaardt and Nat Sciver-Brunt.
• England's Harry Brook won the men's award, defeating India's Ravindra Jadeja.
• Both players showed remarkable performances in recent matches.
  

2. Surekha Yadav becomes Asia's first woman to drive the Vande Bharat Express

• Surekha Yadav from Maharashtra, India, became the first woman in Asia to drive the Vande Bharat Express, a modern train developed by the Indian Railways.
• Surekha has experience driving different types of trains and has received prestigious awards in her lifetime.
  

3. Financial System Faces Decline after Bank Closures

• Silicon Valley and Signature Banks in the US have closed down, leading to a decline in the financial system amid high inflation.
• Interest rates have been raised by central banks, putting the economy under pressure.
• India's banks have so far been saved from the current situation, as the Reserve Bank of India has implemented regulatory measures for banks that have failed in the past.
  

4. Nitin Gadkari introduces Methanol-Fueled Buses

• The Indian Transport Minister, Nitin Gadkari, launches the first-ever methanol-powered buses in Bangalore.
• The buses are part of the government's Clean Energy Mission and will run on methanol fuel provided by Indian Oil.
•  Methanol is considered a safer alternative to diesel, petrol and gasoline, and several pilot trials of the MD-15 will be conducted by the ministry.
  

5. Today's History: 14 March 2023

• In 1900, Dutch botanist Hugo de Vries rediscovered Gregor Mendel's laws of heredity and genetics.
•  In 1914, a peace treaty was signed between Serbia and Turkey.
•  In 1923, US President Warren G. Harding became the first President to pay taxes.
•  In 2018, the World Happiness Report named Finland the world's happiest country and Burundi the unhappiest.
  

6. International Day of Mathematics: 14 March

• International Day of Mathematics is observed every year on 14 March.
• The theme for 2023 is Mathematics for Everyone.
• It is also known as PI day.
• March 14 represents the value of Pi (3.14).
• It coincides with the birth anniversary of scientist Albert Einstein and Stefan Hawkins as well.
  

7. 14^th March marks International Day of Action for Rivers 

• The first International Day of Action for Rivers was observed in March 1997 to raise awareness about the importance of rivers and the need to protect them from various threats.
• The day coincides with Brazil's Day of Action against Large Dams.
• The objective of the day is to promote action and inspire people to protect and restore rivers around the world.
  

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8. Siddhartha Mohanty appointed interim chairman of LIC 

• Siddhartha Mohanty, the MD and CEO of LIC Housing Finance, has been appointed as the interim chairman of Life Insurance Corporation of India for a period of 3 months starting from 14 March 2023.
• LIC is the biggest life insurer in India and the fifth-largest life insurer in the world.
• Currently, there are four MDs of LIC, including Bishnu Charan Patnaik, Ipe Mini, Siddhartha Mohanty, and Raj Kumar.
  

9. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari lays foundation for 9 National Highway projects in Mahoba, UP 

• Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, laid the foundation stones of nine National Highway projects in Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh, in March 2023.
• The projects have a total investment of more than INR 3,500 crores.
• Additionally, he also announced the 4-laning of the 258 km Ramvangaman road in Chitrakoot, a 15 km 4-lane bypass at a cost of INR 200 crores, an 18 km 4-lane bypass in Mahoba, and a 15 km 4-lane bypass in Artara.
  

10. Shreya Ghodawat appointed as India Ambassador of 'She Changes Climate' 

• Climate Entrepreneur Shreya Ghodawat has been appointed as the India Ambassador of She Changes Climate, a global non-profit organization that launched a special initiative for International Women's Day titled 'Embrace Equity'.
• The initiative aims to amplify the voices of women around the impacts of climate change and supports the role of women in accelerating climate action.
• The appointment was made on 13 March 2023.
  

IMPORTANT MCQs FOR 13^th MARCH 2023

1. Who was named ICC Player of the Month for February 2023 in the women's category?

A) Laura Wolvaardt

B) Nat Sciver-Brunt

C) Ashleigh Gardner

D) None of the above

Answer: C) Ashleigh Gardner (Correct)

Explanation: Ashleigh Gardner from Australia won the ICC Player of the Month award for February 2023 in the women's category, beating Laura Wolvaardt and Nat Sciver-Brunt.

2. Which Indian woman recently became the first woman in Asia to drive the Vande Bharat Express?

A) Kiran Bedi

B) Surekha Yadav 

C) Smriti Irani

D) P.V. Sindhu

Answer: B) Surekha Yadav (Correct)  

Explanation: Surekha Yadav from Maharashtra, India, became the first woman in Asia to drive the Vande Bharat Express, a modern train developed by the Indian Railways.

3. What has been the impact of bank closures on the financial system?

A) Improvement in the economy

B) No significant impact

C) Decline in the financial system 

D) Increase in employment opportunities

Answer: C) Decline in the financial system (Correct)

Explanation: The closure of Silicon Valley and Signature Banks in the US has led to a decline in the financial system amid high inflation, as interest rates have been raised by central banks, putting the economy under pressure.

4. Which Indian Transport Minister recently launched the first-ever methanol-powered buses in Bangalore?

A) Nitin Gadkari

B) Piyush Goyal

C) Rajnath Singh

D) Suresh Prabhu

Answer: A) Nitin Gadkari (Correct)

Explanation: Nitin Gadkari, the Indian Transport Minister, recently launched the first-ever methanol-powered buses in Bangalore, as part of the government's Clean Energy Mission.

5. In which year did the World Happiness Report name Finland the world's happiest country?

A) 2016

B) 2017

C) 2018 

D) 2019

Answer: C) 2018 (Correct)

Explanation: In 2018, the World Happiness Report named Finland the world's happiest country and Burundi the unhappiest.

6.Which date is observed as the International Day of Mathematics?

A) 12 March

B) 13 March

C) 14 March

D) 15 March

Answer: C) 14 March (Correct)

Explanation: The International Day of Mathematics is observed every year on 14 March, which coincides with the birth anniversary of scientist Albert Einstein and Stefan Hawkins.

7.When was the first International Day of Action for Rivers observed?

A) March 1995

B) March 1996

C) March 1997

D) March 1998

Answer: C) March 1997 (Correct)

Explanation: The first International Day of Action for Rivers was observed in March 1997 to raise awareness about the importance of rivers and the need to protect them from various threats.

8.Who has been appointed as the interim chairman of Life Insurance Corporation of India?

A) Bishnu Charan Patnaik

B) Ipe Mini

C) Siddhartha Mohanty (Correct)

D) Raj Kumar

Answer: C) Siddhartha Mohanty (Correct)

Explanation: Siddhartha Mohanty, the MD and CEO of LIC Housing Finance, has been appointed as the interim chairman of Life Insurance Corporation of India for a period of 3 months starting from 14 March 2023.

9. In which state did Nitin Gadkari lay the foundation stones of nine National Highway projects in March 2023?

A) Maharashtra

B) Uttar Pradesh (Correct)

C) Karnataka

D) Madhya Pradesh

Answer: B) Uttar Pradesh (Correct)

Explanation: The correct answer to this question is option B, Uttar Pradesh. In March 2023, Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, laid the foundation stones of nine National Highway projects in Uttar Pradesh.

These projects are expected to improve the road infrastructure in the state, enhance connectivity, and provide better access to various regions.

The construction of these highways will not only facilitate the movement of goods and services but also reduce the travel time for commuters. Moreover, it is expected to boost the economy of the region by providing better connectivity to various industries, markets, and tourist destinations.

10.Which multilateral maritime exercise has commenced in the Indian Ocean Region?

a) Malabar

b) La Perouse

c) Varuna

d) Milan

Answer: b) La Perouse

Explanation: The third edition of the multilateral maritime exercise 'La Perouse' has begun on 13 March 2023 in the Indian Ocean Region.

11. Who has been appointed as the India Ambassador of She Changes Climate?

a) Shreya Ghodawat

b) Surekha Yadav

c) Ashleigh Gardner

d) Laura Wolvaardt

Answer: a) Shreya Ghodawat

Explanation: Climate Entrepreneur Shreya Ghodawat has been appointed as the India Ambassador of She Changes Climate.

12. Which Indian minister has launched the first-ever methanol-powered buses in Bangalore?

a) Nitin Gadkari

b) Piyush Goyal

c) Narendra Modi

d) Prakash Javadekar

Answer: a) Nitin Gadkari

Explanation: The Indian Transport Minister, Nitin Gadkari, launches the first-ever methanol-powered buses in Bangalore.

13. What is the objective of the International Day of Action for Rivers?

a) To promote action and inspire people to protect and restore rivers around the world.

b) To raise awareness about the importance of oceans and the need to protect them from various threats.

c) To celebrate the beauty and diversity of rivers around the world.

d) To highlight the role of rivers in the global water cycle.

Answer: a) To promote action and inspire people to protect and restore rivers around the world.

Explanation: The first International Day of Action for Rivers was observed in March 1997 to raise awareness about the importance of rivers and the need to protect them from various threats.

14. Who has been appointed as the interim chairman of Life Insurance Corporation of India?

a) Bishnu Charan Patnaik

b) Ipe Mini

c) Siddhartha Mohanty

d) Raj Kumar

Answer: c) Siddhartha Mohanty

Explanation: Siddhartha Mohanty, the MD and CEO of LIC Housing Finance, has been appointed as the interim chairman of Life Insurance Corporation of India.

15. Which country was named the happiest country in the world in the 2018 World Happiness Report?

a) Denmark

b) Finland

c) Norway

d) Sweden

Answer: b) Finland

Solution: The World Happiness Report is an annual report published by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network. It ranks countries based on various factors such as GDP per capita, social support, life expectancy, freedom to make life choices, generosity, and perceptions of corruption. In the 2018 report, Finland was ranked as the happiest country in the world, followed by Norway, Denmark, Iceland, and Switzerland.

16. What is the name of the first-ever methanol-powered bus launched by the Indian Transport Minister in Bangalore?

a) MD-15

b) ME-20

c) MF-30

d) MG-10

Answer: c) MF-30

Solution: The first-ever methanol-powered bus launched by the Indian Transport Minister in Bangalore is called the MF-30. This initiative is part of the Indian government's plan to reduce carbon emissions and promote the use of clean energy in public transportation.

17. What is the objective of the International Day of Action for Rivers?

a) To promote action and inspire people to protect and restore rivers around the world.

b) To celebrate the beauty of rivers and their importance in different cultures.

c) To encourage countries to invest in dam building projects.

d) To raise awareness about the dangers of climate change on river systems.

Answer: a) To promote action and inspire people to protect and restore rivers around the world.

Solution: The International Day of Action for Rivers is observed annually on March 14 to raise awareness about the importance of rivers and the need to protect and restore them. The objective of this day is to promote action and inspire people to protect and restore rivers around the world.

18. Who was appointed as the interim chairman of Life Insurance Corporation of India in March 2023?

a) Bishnu Charan Patnaik

b) Ipe Mini

c) Siddhartha Mohanty

d) Raj Kumar

Answer: b) Ipe Mini

Solution: Ipe Mini was appointed as the interim chairman of Life Insurance Corporation of India in March 2023. He took charge following the retirement of the previous chairman, M.R. Kumar.

19. Which multinational naval exercise commenced in the Indian Ocean Region in March 2023, involving the participation of personnel, ships, and helicopters from five countries?

a) Sea Breeze

b) Rim of the Pacific

c) Malabar

d) La Perouse

Answer: c) Malabar

Solution: The Malabar naval exercise is a multinational naval exercise that involves the participation of personnel, ships, and helicopters from the navies of India, the United States, Japan, Australia, and several other countries. It is conducted annually in the Indian Ocean Region, and the 2023 edition commenced in March 2023. The exercise aims to improve maritime security, interoperability, and cooperation among the participating countries.