51. The International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness seeks to promote better awareness and understanding of disarmament issues among the public, especially young people. On which Day the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness is observed?
1. March 5
2. March 7
3. March 4
4. March 6
5. March 3
Option “1” is correct. Observed on 5 March, the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness plays a role in deepening the global public’s understanding of how disarmament efforts contribute to enhancing peace and security, preventing and ending armed conflicts, and curbing human suffering caused by weapons.
52. Which Indian state has announced the launch of Mukhyamantri Ekal Mahila Swarozgar Yojana in the state at the end of Women Empowerment and Safety Week?
Option “5” is correct. Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced the launch of Mukhyamantri Ekal Mahila Swarozgar Yojana in the state at the end of Women Empowerment and Safety Week. Women in remote villages of the state are giving impetus to the rural economy through self-help groups. Through their skill potential, women are providing strength to the economy of their families.
53. World Seagrass Day is celebrated annually to raise awareness about seagrass and its important functions in the marine ecosystem. Which of the following day World Seagrass Day is celebrated?
1. 5 March
2. 2 March
3. 3 March
4. 1 March
5. 6 March
Option “4” is correct. First-ever World Seagrass Day is observed on 1st March. Seagrass meadows – often referred to as a type of “blue forest” – supply food and shelter to thousands of species of fish, seahorses, turtles, and other marine animals, and sustain some of the world’s largest fisheries.
54. Bola Tinubu is a member of the ‘All Progressive Congress Party,’ from which he has won elections. Bola Tinubu is elected president of which of the following countries?
Option “5” is correct. Nigerian electoral officials announced on 1 March 2023 that the ruling party’s candidate in the presidential election, Bola Tinubu, has been elected as the country’s new president. He will become Nigeria’s fifth president since the country returned to democratic rule in 1999, emerging as a winner for the country’s top job on his first attempt.
55. The six-day event of the International Yoga Festival 2023 will promote the state’s rich heritage and diverse natural wonders. The International Yoga Festival 2023 held in which Indian city from 1st March to 7th March 2023?
Option “4” is correct. The International Yoga Festival 2023 will be held in Rishikesh from 1st March to 7th March 2023. The International Yoga Festival 2023 is the main attraction of Bharat Parv this year.
56. Who has inaugurated the first B2B Global Conference & Expo on Traditional Medicine under Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) at Guwahati?
Option “4” is correct. Union Minister of Ayush and Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the first B2B Global Conference & Expo on Traditional Medicine under Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) at Guwahati.
57. Name a leading defender of human rights in Belarus, a candidate for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, who was given a 10-year prison term in Minsk, the capital of Belarus.
1. Alain Aspect
2. Maria Ressa
3. Ales Bialiatski
4. Dmitry Muratov
5. Svante Paabo
Option “3” is correct. Ales Bialiatski, a leading defender of human rights in Belarus and a candidate for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, was given a 10-year prison term in Minsk, the Capital of Belarus.
58. National Youth Parliament Festival was held in the Parliament of India in the national Capital, New Delhi. Which edition of National Youth Parliament Festival was held this year?
1. Second
2. Fifth
3. Tenth
4. Fourth
5. Eighth
Option “4” is correct. National Youth Parliament Festival Fourth Edition was held in the Parliament of India in the national Capital, New Delhi.
59. The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) under the Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry; and the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) signed an MoU to strengthen value-based sports education amongst school children and teachers. Where is headquarter of NADA located?
1. New Delhi
2. Bengaluru
3. Kolkata
4. Ahmedabad
5. Pune
Option “1” is correct. New Delhi is the headquarters of NADA. This MoU will amplify NADA’s outreach efforts multi-fold, in collaboration with NCERT. She stressed that the MoU will also help in creating awareness at the grassroots.
60. Give the name of the Indian warship that has arrived in Bahrain for her first participation in the International Maritime Exercise organized by the US-led Combined Maritime Forces.
1. INS Trikand
2. INS Tarkash
3. INS Taranjit
4. INS Trishul
5. INS Talwar
Option “1” is correct. The Indian warship INS Trikand has arrived in Bahrain for her first participation in the International Maritime Exercise organized by the US-led Combined Maritime Forces, a 34-nation naval group. INS Trikand crew also interacted with the planning team & ships from friendly Navies participating in the Exercise.
