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Daily Current Affairs and MCQs for March 23rd, 2023

By Prishth || March 23, 2023, 16:16 IST

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Welcome to the Daily Current Affairs page for March 23rd, where we provide you with the latest updates on national and international news. Here are the key highlights for March 23rd 2023, followed by some multiple-choice questions based on the current affairs:

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1. For the first time ever, a hockey stadium has been named in honour of a female player.

• Rani Rampal is a superstar of the Indian women's hockey team. She has become the first woman in hockey to have a stadium named after her.
• The stadium is located in Rae Bareli and was previously known as the MCF Rae Bareli hockey stadium.
• The stadium has now been renamed as 'Rani's Girls Hockey Turf' in honor of Rani Rampal.
  

2. The 26th edition of 'Elevate' took place in Dubai on March 21st.

• The 26th edition of 'Elevate' was held on March 21, 2023 in Dubai.
• Elevate is an event that provides a platform for startups to pitch their ideas to potential investors.
• Elevate is an important event for startups as it provides them with an opportunity to showcase their ideas and secure funding to bring their ideas to life.
  

3. The FSSAI has reconstituted its Scientific Committee (SC) and Scientific Panels (SP).

• FSSAI has reconstituted its Scientific Panels (SP). Around 200 scientific experts from different scientific organizations such as ICMR, CSIR, ICAR, NIFTEM, IIT's and various institutes working in the area of food safety and nutrition have been empanelled by FSSAI.
• These scientists will work with FSSAI for the next three years.
• This will help FSSAI in notifying food standards and regulations.
  

4. The Home Minister, Amit Shah, inaugurated the Vedic Heritage Portal in New Delhi on March 23.

• The Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Vedic Heritage portal in New Delhi.
• The portal aims to communicate messages enshrined in the Vedas to the general public.
• It will help common people to have a general understanding about the Vedas.
  

5. March 23 is observed as Martyrdom Day/Shaheed Diwas in 2023.

• Shaheed Diwas or Martyrs' Day is observed on 23rd March every year in India.
• The day marks the anniversary of the execution of three Indian freedom fighters - Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru in 1931.
  

6. Only a maximum of six Community Radio Stations are allowed to be established by any organization throughout the country.

• The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has made recommendations related to community radio stations.
• The recommendations include allowing not-for-profit companies to be eligible to operate community radio stations.
• The permission period for operating a community radio station may be increased from 5 years to 10 years.
  

7. The Indian Army and National Thermal Power Corporation Renewable Energy Limited have signed an MoU.

• NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) has signed an MoU with the Indian Army.
• The MoU is about setting up green hydrogen projects in Indian Army establishments.
• NTPC REL will build, own, and operate the green hydrogen projects.
• The aim of the MoU is to reduce the Indian Army's dependence on fossil fuels and accelerate decarbonization.
  

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8. The 1st general body meeting of NCSCM was chaired by Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav.

• Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav chaired the 1st General Body Meeting of National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM) in New Delhi.
• The National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM) is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, which was established in 2010 to develop and implement coastal management activities.
• The meeting focused on coastal management, research and development, training and capacity building, and resource mobilization for sustainable coastal development in India.
  

9. The Right to Health Bill has been passed by the Rajasthan Assembly.

• The Rajasthan Assembly has passed the Right to Health Bill on Tuesday.
• The bill includes a provision for mandatory free-of-cost emergency treatment for every resident of the State at both government and privately-run hospitals.
  

10. ISRO is set to launch the OneWeb India-2 mission.

• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is going to launch the LVM3-M3/OneWeb India-2 mission.
• The mission launch will take place from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
• The launch is scheduled for March 26, 2023, at 0900 hours IST from the second launch pad at SDSC-SHAR.
  

11. The Delhi government has presented a budget of Rs. 78,800 crores for the financial year 2023-24.

• Delhi Finance Minister Kailash Gahlot presented the budget for the financial year 2023-24 in the Delhi Assembly on Wednesday.
• The budget amounts to Rs 78,800 crore.
• It is also the ninth consecutive budget for the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi.
  

12. India's Most Valuable Celebrity of 2022 title was awarded to Ranveer Singh.

• Actor Ranveer Singh has surpassed cricketer Virat Kohli to become the ‘Most Valued Indian Celebrity in 2022’ as per the Celebrity Brand Valuation Study by Kroll.
• The study titled “Beyond the Mainstream” analyses the performance and brand value of Indian celebrities across industries such as film, sports, music, social media, and others.
  

IMPORTANT MCQs FOR  23rd MARCH 2023

1. Which Indian women's hockey player has become the first female player to have a stadium named after her?

A) Ritu Rani

B) Deepika Thakur

C) Rani Rampal

D) Poonam Rani

Answer: C) Rani Rampal

Explanation: The MCF Rae Bareli hockey stadium has been renamed as 'Rani's Girls Hockey Turf' in honor of Rani Rampal.

2. What is 'Elevate'?

A) An event for startups to pitch their ideas to potential investors

B) A new technology for elevators

C) A brand of energy drink

D) A book on self-improvement

Answer: A) An event for startups to pitch their ideas to potential investors

Explanation: 'Elevate' is an event that provides a platform for startups to pitch their ideas to potential investors.

3. How long will the scientific experts empanelled by FSSAI work with the organization?

A) 1 year

B) 2 years

C) 3 years

D) 4 years

Answer: C) 3 years

Explanation: Around 200 scientific experts have been empanelled by FSSAI, and they will work with the organization for the next three years.

4. Which Indian freedom fighters are commemorated on Shaheed Diwas?

A) Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

B) Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Lala Lajpat Rai, and Bal Gangadhar Tilak

C) Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru

D) Rani Lakshmi Bai, Tatya Tope, and Mangal Pandey

Answer: C) Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru

Explanation: Shaheed Diwas or Martyrs' Day is observed on 23rd March every year in India to mark the anniversary of the execution of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru in 1931.

5. Who has been awarded the Most Valuable Indian Celebrity of 2022 title by Kroll?

A) Virat Kohli

B) Akshay Kumar

C) Deepika Padukone

D) Ranveer Singh

Answer: D) Ranveer Singh

Explanation: Actor Ranveer Singh has been awarded the Most Valuable Indian Celebrity of 2022 title by Kroll.

7. Who has become the first female hockey player to have a stadium named after her?

a. Rani Rampal

b. Vandana Katariya

c. Savita Punia

d. Deepika Thakur

Answer: a. Rani Rampal

8. In which city was the 26th edition of 'Elevate' held?

a. Dubai

b. Abu Dhabi

c. Doha

d. Riyadh

Answer: a. Dubai

9. How many scientific experts have been empanelled by FSSAI for its Scientific Panels?

a. 100

b. 150

c. 200

d. 250

Answer: c. 200

10. Who inaugurated the Vedic Heritage Portal in New Delhi?

a. Narendra Modi

b. Amit Shah

c. Rajnath Singh

d. S. Jaishankar

Answer: b. Amit Shah

11. What is observed as Shaheed Diwas in India?

a. National Science Day

b. Independence Day

c. Republic Day

d. Martyrs' Day

Answer: d. Martyrs' Day

12. How many Community Radio Stations are allowed to be established by any organization throughout the country?

a. Maximum 4

b. Maximum 6

c. Maximum 8

d. Maximum 10

Answer: b. Maximum 6

13. Which company has signed an MoU with the Indian Army for setting up green hydrogen projects in Indian Army establishments?

a. NTPC Renewable Energy Limited

b. Adani Green Energy Limited

c. Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited

d. ReNew Power Ventures

Answer: a. NTPC Renewable Energy Limited

14. Who chaired the 1st General Body Meeting of National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM)?

a. Bhupender Yadav

b. Prakash Javadekar

c. Nitin Gadkari

d. Harsh Vardhan

Answer: a. Bhupender Yadav

15. Which state has passed the Right to Health Bill?

a. Maharashtra

b. Rajasthan

c. Punjab

d. Uttar Pradesh

Answer: b. Rajasthan

16. Which celebrity has been awarded the Most Valuable Indian Celebrity of 2022 title as per the Celebrity Brand Valuation Study by Kroll?

a. Virat Kohli

b. Ranveer Singh

c. Deepika Padukone

d. Akshay Kumar

Answer: b. Ranveer Singh

17. What is the new name of MCF Rae Bareli hockey stadium?

a. Rani's Girls Hockey Turf

b. Vandana's Hockey Stadium

c. Savita's Hockey Arena

d. Deepika's Field

Answer: a. Rani's Girls Hockey Turf

18. What is the purpose of the Elevate event?

a. To provide a platform for startups to pitch their ideas to potential investors

b. To provide training to entrepreneurs

c. To showcase new technology products

d. To organize sports events for startups

Answer: a. To provide a platform for startups to pitch their ideas to potential investors

19. How long will the scientific experts work with FSSAI as per the recent reconstitution of Scientific Panels?

a. 1 year

b. 2 years

c. 3 years

d. 4 years

Answer: c. 3 years