16 March 2023

Q1. Which is the largest exported items among all fresh fruit category from India?

A – Explanation:

• India’s export of fresh fruits has witnessed considerable growth during 2020-21. India’s major exporting destinations of fresh fruits during 2020-21 were Bangladesh (USD126.6 million), Netherland (USD 117.56 million), UAE (USD 100.68 million).
  Fresh Grapes is the largest exported items among all fresh food category. During 2020-21, the export value of Fresh Grapes was USD 314 million. The export of guavas from India sees a growth of 260% since 2013.

Q2.When is the ‘World NGO Day’ observed across the world?

 B – Explanation:

• February 27 has been observed as World NGO Day in several countries across the world. It aims to create awareness about the sector and encourage people across the world who work in the NGO sector.
  The Baltic Sea NGO Forum of the Council of the Baltic Sea State officially recognised this day in 2010. It was adopted in the forum’s Final Statement Resolution two years later. In 2014, February 27 was declared as World NGO Day.

Q3.Which is the first multilateral agency to open an office in the Gujarat International Finance Tech City (GIFT)?

 C – Explanation:

• New Development Bank (NDB) is set to become the first multilateral agency to open an office in the Gujarat International Finance Tech City (GIFT).
  NDB also expects to partner with the newly formed National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NBFID) to support important infrastructure projects in India.

Q4.Bhagat Singh Koshyari, who was seen in the news, is the Governor of which state?

 C – Explanation:

• Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari commented that Samarth Ramdas was the guru of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
  Several historians and Maratha Organisations claim that Shivaji’s mother, Rajmata Jijau, was his real guru and inspired him to create his own kingdom. Hence the followers of Shivaji demanded apology from the Governor. Samarth Ramdas was an Indian Marathi Hindu saint, philosopher and poet.

Q5.Which country launched the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite GOES-T satellite?

 C – Explanation:

• The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) launched the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite GOES-T satellite.
  It was launched aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket. GOES-T is the latest spacecraft of the GOES- R series. It will be used by the researchers to study Earth’s weather and climate.

Q6.Which is the first airline in the world to use “sun-to-liquid” fuel?

 C – Explanation:

• Swiss and its parent company, the Lufthansa Group, have partnered with synthetic fuel group Synhelion to use its Solar Fuel.
  This will make Swiss the first airline in the world to use “sun-to-liquid” fuel. Switzerland-based Synhelion, has developed a technology for manufacturing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from renewable energy sources.

Q7.Which platform / institution launched the “Sabka Vikas MahaQuiz”?

 D – Explanation:

• MyGov, which is the Government of India’s citizen engagement platform has launched “Sabka Vikas MahaQuiz” series commencing from 1st March 2022. This quiz would continue for the entire year and comprise 14 episodes.
  This initiative aims to build awareness amongst citizens about good governance, various government schemes and initiatives.

Q8. Hollongi, which was seen in the news, is a city located in which state/UT?

 B – Explanation:

• Airports Authority of India has undertaken the work of constructing a Greenfield Airport in Hollongi, in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
  It is located at 15 kms from the state’s capital city of Itanagar. The Greenfield Airport will be constructed with an estimated amount of Rs 645 crores and will be operational from 15 August 2022.

Q9.Which organization has released the “Wings Report 2022”?

 C – Explanation:

• “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.

Q10.“Nari Shakti of North East” campaign is organized by which Ministry?

 A – Explanation:

• The Union Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) is conducting a special campaign named ‘Nari Shakti of North East’ as a part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
  The campaign is conducted ahead of the International Women’s Day (March 8) for recognizing the extraordinary efforts of Women & Girls in North East India.