March 2024

Weekly Current Affairs PDF 24 March to 30 March 2024

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine (in English) PDF for the week from 24 March to 30 March 2024 for free download. This weekly Current affairs magazine consist One liners, detail news and MCQs for Competitive exams.

Important Days Current Affairs.

  • Good Friday: Commemorating the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

International Current Affairs.

  • Indian Navy rescued 23 Pakistani nationals from Somali pirates in Arabian Sea.
  • Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore was rammed by a cargo ship and collapsed into the Patapsco River.
  • UN Security Council passed a resolution for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza 

National Current Affairs.

  • President Droupadi Murmu presented the Bharat Ratna Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
  • Indigenous fighter aircraft LCA Tejas Mk1A completes first flight from HAL facility in Bengaluru.
  • Sadanand Vasant Date Appointed As Director General Of NIA.
  • Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi Sworn in as Judicial Member, Lokpal of India.
  • Election Commission “cVIGIL App” to monitor the election process and address violations of the model code of conduct.

Polity Current Affairs.

  • India’s External Affairs Ministry Responds to US State Department’s Remarks on Arvind Kejriwal’s Arrest 

Science and Technology Current Affairs.

  • Bharat Biotech Starts Clinical Trials Of Tuberculosis Vaccine MTBVAC.

Sports Current Affairs.

  • India Makes Guinness World Record In Kabaddi With Participation Of 128 Players.
  • India’s Sreeja Akula won the women’s singles title at the WTT Feeder Beirut II 2024 table tennis tournament 

States Current Affairs.

  • The Controversial Demise of Gangster-Politician Mukhtar Ansari

Miscellaneous Current Affairs.

  • Mukesh Ambani: Asia’s Wealthiest and Elon Musk: World’s Richest Person.

Weekly Current Affairs MCQ: 24 March to 30 March 2024

PDF : Weekly Current Affairs Magazine
Period : 24 March to 30 March 2024
Medium : English
PDF Pages : 19

Current Affairs PDF (English) : 24 March to 30 March 2024

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 30 March 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 30 March 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 30 March 2024

Q: Which former Prime Ministers were awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously on March 30, 2024?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi
b) Rajiv Gandhi and Atal Bihari Vajpayee
c) Chaudhary Charan Singh and P V Narasimha Rao
d) Morarji Desai and V P Singh

Answer
Ans : c) Chaudhary Charan Singh and P V Narasimha Rao
Detail News

Q: Gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari, who recently passed away, was a prominent figure in which state’s politics?
a) Bihar
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Maharashtra
d) Madhya Pradesh

Answer
b) Uttar Pradesh
Detail News

Q: Where did the Indian Navy conduct the operation to rescue the Pakistani nationals from Somali pirates in March 2024?
a) Bay of Bengal
b) Indian Ocean
c) Arabian Sea
d) South China Sea

Answer
Ans : c) Arabian Sea
Detail News

Daily Current Affairs : 30 March 2024 in Hindi Click Here

Indian Navy rescued 23 Pakistani nationals from Somali pirates in Arabian Sea

On March 29, 2024, the Indian Navy conducted a successful 12-hour-long operation in the Arabian Sea, rescuing 23 Pakistani nationals from Somali pirates.

  1. The operation showcased the Indian Navy’s tactical expertise and strategic coordination, leading to negotiations with the pirates and their subsequent surrender without any violence.
  2. This event marks a significant victory for the Indian Navy in its efforts to combat piracy and ensure the safety of maritime activities in the region.
  3. Prior to the rescue operation, on March 28, based on intelligence regarding a potential piracy incident involving the Iranian Fishing Vessel ‘Al Kambar 786’, two Indian Naval ships, INS Sumedha and INS Trishul, were diverted from their maritime security operations in the Arabian Sea to intercept the hijacked fishing vessel.
  4. The incident took place approximately 90 nautical miles southwest of Socotra.

Q: Where did the Indian Navy conduct the operation to rescue the Pakistani nationals from Somali pirates in March 2024?

a) Bay of Bengal
b) Indian Ocean
c) Arabian Sea
d) South China Sea

Ans : c) Arabian Sea

The Controversial Demise of Gangster-Politician Mukhtar Ansari

Mukhtar Ansari, a former gangster-turned-politician, passed away on the night of March 28, 2024, at a hospital in Banda, Uttar Pradesh. His death has stirred controversy and raised allegations of foul play.

  • Ansari was a five-time MLA from Mau, Uttar Pradesh.
  • He ventured into crime to establish his gang in the government contract mafia of the state.
  • Ansari faced over 60 pending cases against him.
  • He had been incarcerated in jails in both Uttar Pradesh and Punjab since 2005.
  • Cause of Death: Ansari suffered a heart attack and was hospitalized.
  • His family alleges he was administered slow poison, claiming it happened before his demise, particularly pointing to an incident on March 19 during dinner.
  • District authorities refute these claims, stating he died of cardiac arrest.
  • Chief judicial magistrate’s court at Banda in Uttar Pradesh on Friday ordered a judicial inquiry into the death of gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari

Q: Gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari, who recently passed away, was a prominent figure in which state’s politics?

a) Bihar
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Maharashtra
d) Madhya Pradesh

b) Uttar Pradesh

President Droupadi Murmu presented the Bharat Ratna Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan

On March 30, 2024, President Droupadi Murmu presented the Bharat Ratna Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Former Prime Ministers Chaudhary Charan Singh and P V Narasimha Rao, Former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur, and Eminent Scientist M. S. Swaminathan were given Bharat Ratna posthumously. Former Deputy Prime Minister and Veteran BJP leader L K Advani was also given the top civilian award of the country.

Q: Which former Prime Ministers were awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously on March 30, 2024?

a) Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi
b) Rajiv Gandhi and Atal Bihari Vajpayee
c) Chaudhary Charan Singh and P V Narasimha Rao
d) Morarji Desai and V P Singh

Ans : c) Chaudhary Charan Singh and P V Narasimha Rao

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 29 March 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 29 March 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 29 March 2024

Q: What was the Indian Ministry of External Affairs’ response to recent remarks from the U.S. Department of State regarding the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal and the freezing of Congress party bank accounts?
a) Expressed support for the U.S. stance
b) Objected to the remarks and emphasized respect for sovereignty
c) They remained neutral on the matter
d) Demanded immediate action from the U.S. government

Answer
Ans : b) They objected to the remarks and emphasized respect for sovereignty
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Q: What is the significance of the Tejas Mk1A’s recent maiden flight?
A) It marked the first flight of an indigenous fighter aircraft.
B) It achieved a world record for altitude.
C) It demonstrated the feasibility of supersonic travel.
D) It showcased a new stealth technology.

Answer
Answer: A) It marked the first flight of an indigenous fighter aircraft.
Detail News

Q: What is the significance of Good Friday in the Christian calendar?
A) Celebration of Jesus’ birth
B) Commemoration of Jesus’ crucifixion
C) Observance of the Last Supper
D) Recognition of the resurrection

Answer
Answer: B) Commemoration of Jesus’ crucifixion
Detail News

Daily Current Affairs : 29 March 2024 in Hindi Click Here

Good Friday: Commemorating the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ

Good Friday, observed on March 29, 2024, is a solemn day in the Christian calendar. It marks the Friday before Easter Sunday and is characterized by solemn church services, fasting, and reflection. Christians worldwide commemorate this day with reverence, remembering the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Significance:

  • Good Friday is a day of mourning and reflection for Christians all over the world.
  • It commemorates the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and His suffering on the cross.
  • The events of Good Friday lead to the resurrection on Easter Sunday, which is celebrated as the triumph of life over death.

Q: What is the significance of Good Friday in the Christian calendar?

A) Celebration of Jesus’ birth
B) Commemoration of Jesus’ crucifixion
C) Observance of the Last Supper
D) Recognition of the resurrection

Answer: B) Commemoration of Jesus’ crucifixion

Indigenous fighter aircraft LCA Tejas Mk1A completes first flight from HAL facility in Bengaluru

On March 28, 2024, the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A had its maiden flight from the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) facility in Bengaluru.

  1. The first aircraft in the Tejas Mk1A series, with registration number LA5033, completed the flight, piloted by Chief Test Pilot Group Captain K K Venugopal (Retired), lasting 18 minutes.
  2. This achievement marks a significant milestone for India’s indigenous aerospace and defense industry, showcasing the capability of concurrent design and development despite global supply chain challenges.
  3. The contract for Tejas Mk1A was signed in February 2021, demonstrating India’s commitment to advanced indigenous fighter aircraft.
  4. Tejas Mk1A features advanced electronic radar, enhanced combat capabilities, improved maintenance features, and robust communication systems.
  5. The Indian Air Force (IAF) can expect early induction of Tejas Mk1A, with production lines established at HAL to meet demand.
  6. HAL’s collaboration with CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) through a Transfer of Technology (ToT) agreement aims to manufacture the BMI Engine Bay Door for Tejas Mk1A.
  7. Tejas Mk1A is described as an indigenous 4.5-generation, all-weather, and multi-role fighter aircraft, poised to strengthen India’s defense capabilities.

Q: What is the significance of the Tejas Mk1A’s recent maiden flight?

A) It marked the first flight of an indigenous fighter aircraft.
B) It achieved a world record for altitude.
C) It demonstrated the feasibility of supersonic travel.
D) It showcased a new stealth technology.

Answer: A) It marked the first flight of an indigenous fighter aircraft.

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 28 March 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 28 March 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 28 March 2024

Q: Who was sworn-in as the judicial member of Lokpal on March 27, 2024?
a) Justice A. M. Khanwilkar
b) Pankaj Kumar
c) Ajay Tirkey
d) Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi

Answer
Ans : d) Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi
Detail News

Q: Who is the Chairperson of Lokpal of India?
a) Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi
b) Praveen Kumar Srivastava
c) Justice A. M. Khanwilkar
d) Pankaj Kumar

Answer
Ans : c) Justice A. M. Khanwilkar
Detail News

Q: Who has been appointed as the Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA)?
a) Sadanand Vasant Date
b) Rajeev Kumar Sharma
c) Piyush Anand
d) Nina Singh

Answer
Ans : Sadanand Vasant Date
Detail News

Q: Who has been appointed as the Director General of Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D)?
a) Sadanand Vasant Date
b) Rajeev Kumar Sharma
c) Piyush Anand
d) Nina Singh

Answer
Ans : b) Rajeev Kumar Sharma
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Q: Who has been appointed as the Director General of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)?
a) Sadanand Vasant Date
b) Rajeev Kumar Sharma
c) Piyush Anand
d) Nina Singh

Answer
Ans : c) Piyush Anand
Detail News

Daily Current Affairs : 28 March 2024 in Hindi Click Here

Sadanand Vasant Date Appointed As Director General Of NIA

Sadanand Vasant Date, a senior IPS officer, has been appointed as the Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

  1. Date, a 1990-batch Indian Police Service officer, currently serves as the Chief of Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS).
  2. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved Date’s appointment for a tenure up to his superannuation on December 31, 2026.
  3. Rajeev Kumar Sharma, a 1990 batch Rajasthan Cadre IPS officer, has been appointed as the Director General of Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D).
  4. Piyush Anand, an IPS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the Director General of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). Anand is currently serving as the Special DG of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).

Q: Who has been appointed as the Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA)?

a) Sadanand Vasant Date
b) Rajeev Kumar Sharma
c) Piyush Anand
d) Nina Singh

Ans : Sadanand Vasant Date

Q: Who has been appointed as the Director General of Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D)?

a) Sadanand Vasant Date
b) Rajeev Kumar Sharma
c) Piyush Anand
d) Nina Singh

Ans : b) Rajeev Kumar Sharma

Q: Who has been appointed as the Director General of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)?

a) Sadanand Vasant Date
b) Rajeev Kumar Sharma
c) Piyush Anand
d) Nina Singh

Ans : c) Piyush Anand

Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi Sworn in as Judicial Member, Lokpal of India

Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi was sworn-in as the judicial member of Lokpal on March 27, 2024.

  1. The oath was administered by Justice A. M. Khanwilkar, who is the Chairperson of Lokpal of India.
  2. Pankaj Kumar and Ajay Tirkey also took oath as members of Lokpal on the same day.
  3. These appointments were made due to the completion of tenure of existing members on March 26, 2024.
  4. Before joining Lokpal, Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi served as the Chairperson of the 22nd Law Commission of India and previously as the Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court.
  5. Pankaj Kumar is a 1986 batch IAS officer from Gujarat cadre, previously serving as the Chief Secretary of Gujarat.
  6. Ajay Tirkey, a 1987 batch IAS officer from Madhya Pradesh cadre, was serving as Secretary of the Department of Land Resources, Government of India, before joining Lokpal.
  7. Praveen Kumar Srivastava, Central Vigilance Commissioner, and other senior officials of CBI and ED attended the swearing-in ceremony.

Q: Who was sworn-in as the judicial member of Lokpal on March 27, 2024?

a) Justice A. M. Khanwilkar
b) Pankaj Kumar
c) Ajay Tirkey
d) Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi

Ans : d) Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi

Q: Who is the Chairperson of Lokpal of India?

a) Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi
b) Praveen Kumar Srivastava
c) Justice A. M. Khanwilkar
d) Pankaj Kumar

Ans : c) Justice A. M. Khanwilkar

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 27 March 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 27 March 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 27 March 2024

Q: What is the name of the app of Election Commission of India used for reporting violations of the model code of conduct?
a) cTRACK
b) cVIGIL
c) cREPORT
d) cELECT

Answer
Ans : b) cVIGIL
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Q: Who reclaimed the title of the world’s richest person according to the Hurun Global Rich List 2024?
a) Bernard Arnault
b) Jeff Bezos
c) Elon Musk
d) Mukesh Ambani

Answer
Ans : c) Elon Musk
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Q: Who retained the title of Asia’s richest person according to the Hurun Global Rich List 2024?
a) Elon Musk
b) Jeff Bezos
c) Mukesh Ambani
d) Gautam Adani

Answer
Ans : Ans : c) Mukesh Ambani
Detail News

Q: Which city surpassed Beijing to become Asia’s billionaire capital for the first time, according to the information provided?
a) Shanghai
b) Mumbai
c) Tokyo
d) Seou

Answer
Ans : Ans : b) Mumbai
Detail News

Q: What caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland in March 2024 ?
a) Earthquake
b) Cargo ship collision
c) Structural failure
d) High winds

Answer
Ans : b) Cargo ship collision
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Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore was rammed by a cargo ship and collapsed into the Patapsco River.

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore was rammed by a cargo ship and collapsed into the Patapsco River on 26 March 2024. Six individuals presumed dead after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, due to a cargo ship collision.

  1. The cargo ship, Dali, flying the Singapore flag, collided with a pillar of the bridge while departing from the Port of Baltimore to Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  2. All 22 crew members aboard the Dali were Indian, highlighting India’s significant role in global seafaring.
  3. Emergency responders managed to rescue two individuals from the water.
  4. Maryland Governor Wes Moore praised the quick response of the bridge’s crew, referring to them as “heroes” and acknowledging that their prompt actions saved lives by halting traffic flow just moments before the collision.
  5. US President Joe Biden plans to request funds from Congress for the reconstruction of the bridge.
  6. The Federal Transportation Safety Agency will initiate an investigation into the safety record of the cargo ship and the construction and design of the bridge.
  7. The collapse has led to the suspension of all operations at the Port of Baltimore, a major maritime terminal in the United States.
  8. The Francis Scott Key Bridge, constructed in the 1970s, was a crucial crossing point for Baltimore Harbor.

Q: What caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland in March 2024 ?

a) Earthquake
b) Cargo ship collision
c) Structural failure
d) High winds

Ans : b) Cargo ship collision

Mukesh Ambani: Asia’s Wealthiest and Elon Musk: World’s Richest Person

The Hurun Global Rich List 2024, released on 26 March 2024 reported 167 new billionaires worldwide, totaling 3,279 individuals.

  1. Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries, retained his position as Asia’s richest person, with a net worth of USD 115 billion, despite slipping one place to 10th globally.
  2. Gautam Adani, founder of the Adani Group, experienced a remarkable surge in wealth, reaching USD 86 billion and securing the 15th spot globally, attributed to a rally in his companies’ shares.
  3. The United States added 109 billionaires, maintaining its lead with 800 billionaires, while China retained its position as the world leader with 814 billionaires, despite a decline in numbers.
  4. Elon Musk reclaimed his title as the world’s richest person with a net worth of USD 231 billion, followed by Jeff Bezos and Bernard Arnault.
  5. India saw a significant rise in its billionaire population, ranking third globally with 271 billionaires, marking an addition of 84 individuals, and Mumbai surpassed Beijing as Asia’s billionaire capital for the first time.

Q: Who reclaimed the title of the world’s richest person according to the Hurun Global Rich List 2024?

a) Bernard Arnault
b) Jeff Bezos
c) Elon Musk
d) Mukesh Ambani

Ans : c) Elon Musk

Q: Who retained the title of Asia’s richest person according to the Hurun Global Rich List 2024?

a) Elon Musk
b) Jeff Bezos
c) Mukesh Ambani
d) Gautam Adani

Ans : c) Mukesh Ambani

Q: Which city surpassed Beijing to become Asia’s billionaire capital for the first time, according to the information provided?

a) Shanghai
b) Mumbai
c) Tokyo
d) Seou

Ans : b) Mumbai

Election Commission “cVIGIL App” to monitor the election process and address violations of the model code of conduct

The Election Commission utilizes the cVIGIL app to monitor the election process and address violations of the model code of conduct effectively.

  1. The cVIGIL app allows citizens to record, report, and resolve instances of model code of conduct violations by submitting online complaints, including photos and videos.
  2. It has emerged as a powerful tool for citizens to flag election code violations and report both model code of conduct and expenditure violations.
  3. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar highlighted the empowerment of citizens through the cVIGIL app, ensuring action within 100 minutes upon receiving complaints.
  4. The cVIGIL app is user-friendly, connecting vigilant citizens with relevant authorities such as the District Control Room, Returning Officer, and Flying Squads Teams.
  5. Citizens can report incidents of political misconduct promptly through the app, avoiding the need to visit the returning officer’s office.
  6. Upon submitting a complaint via the cVIGIL app, the complainant receives a unique ID for tracking the progress of the complaint on their mobile device.

Q: What is the name of the app of Election Commission of India used for reporting violations of the model code of conduct?

a) cTRACK
b) cVIGIL
c) cREPORT
d) cELECT

Ans : b) cVIGIL

Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 17 March to 23 March 2024

Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 17 March to 23 March 2024 for competitive exams.

Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 17 March to 23 March 2024

Q: What is the highest civilian award of Bhutan conferred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently?
a) Order of Bhutan
b) Order of the Dragon
c) Order of the Druk Gyalpo
d) Order of the Himalayas

Answer
Ans : c) Order of the Druk Gyalpo
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Q: What is the traditional starting date for the IPL season ?
a) Last Friday of April
b) Last Friday of March
c) First Friday of April
d) Second Friday of March

Answer
Ans : b) Last Friday of March
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Q: Which date is solemnly observed as the martyrdom day of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev?
a) March 22
b) March 23
c) April 23
d) April 22

Answer
Ans : b) March 23
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Q: What is significant about Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest by the Enforcement Directorate?
a) First time a politician arrested in India
b) First time a sitting Chief Minister arrested in India
c) First person arrested for a liquor scam
d) Arrest by the Enforcement Directorate after obtaining court order

Answer
Ans : b) First time a sitting Chief Minister arrested in India
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Q: What is the name of the first Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) successfully tested by ISRO?
A) RLV Viman
B) RLV-TD
C) RLV-Mk3
D) RLV ‘Pushpak’

Answer
Ans : D) RLV ‘Pushpak’
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Q: Where is the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) located, where the RLV test was conducted?
A) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
B) Bengaluru, Karnataka
C) Hyderabad, Telangana
D) Challakere, Karnataka

Answer
Ans : D) Challakere, Karnataka
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Q: Which bank was authorized to sell and redeem electoral bonds?
a) HDFC Bank
b) ICICI Bank
c) State Bank of India (SBI)
d) Axis Bank

Answer
Ans : c) State Bank of India (SBI)
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Q: Who won the Men’s Singles title at the WTT Feeder Beirut tournament in Lebanon on March 21, 2024?
a) Manav Vikas Thakkar
b) Sathiyan Gnanasekaran
c) Chuang Chih-yuan
d) Manush Utpal Shah

Answer
Ans : b) Sathiyan Gnanasekaran
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Q: Why has the Union Public Service Commission decided to postpone the Civil Service Preliminary Examination 2024?
a) Due to administrative issues
b) Due to the pandemic
c) Due to the General Elections
d) Due to lack of applicants

Answer
Ans : c) Due to the General Elections
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Q: Who has been appointed as the new Home Secretary of Uttar Pradesh ?
a) Deepak Kumar
b) Sanjay Prasad
c) Randeep Rinwa
d) Alok Kumar

Answer
Answer: a) Deepak Kumar
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Q: Who has been given an additional charge of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries?
a) Dr S Jaishankar
b) Pashupati Kumar Paras
c) Kiren Rijiju
d) Amit Saha

Answer
Ans : c) Kiren Rijiju
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Q: What incident prompted the reevaluation of Parliament’s security and deployment of CISF?
a) Theft of documents
b) Breach of security protocols during Winter Session
c) Vandalism of property
d) Shift to new building

Answer
Answer: b) Breach of security protocols during Winter Session
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Q: Who will lead the Indian Men’s Team for the Australia Tour starting on April 6?
a) Harmanpreet Singh
b) Hardik Singh
c) Manpreet Singh
d) Rupinder Pal Singh

Answer
Ans : a) Harmanpreet Singh
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Q: Who has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Russia?
A) Sanjay Kumar
B) Pavan Kapoor
C) Renee Singh
D) Vinay Kumar

Answer
Ans : D) Vinay Kumar
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Q: What is the primary purpose of the Startup Mahakumbh held from 18 to 20 March 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi?
a) To provide a platform for startups to sell their products
b) To facilitate networking between investors and entrepreneurs
c) To organize workshops for aspiring entrepreneurs
d) To conduct research on startup ecosystems

Answer
Ans : b) To facilitate networking between investors and entrepreneurs
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Question: Who has been elected as the President in the recent Russian presidential elections?
A) Vladimir Putin
B) Alexei Navalny
C) Dmitry Medvedev
D) Mikhail Gorbachev

Answer
Ans : A) Vladimir Putin
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Q: What prestigious award was Prabha Varma honored ?
A) Jnanpith Award
B) Saraswati Samman
C) Sahitya Akademi Award
D) Padma Bhushan

Answer
Answer: B) Saraswati Samman
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Q: Which novel by Prabha Varma received the Saraswati Samman?
A) “Roudra Sathwikam”
B) “Malayalam Musings”
C) “Verse Chronicles”
D) “Eternal Echoes”

Answer
Answer: A) “Roudra Sathwikam”
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Q: Which city has been ranked as the world’s most polluted capital city for four consecutive years since 2018?
a) Mumbai
b) New Delhi
c) Beijing
d) Tokyo

Answer
Ans : b) New Delhi
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Q: Which Indian city has emerged as the world’s most polluted metropolitan area?
a) Mumbai
b) Kolkata
c) Chennai
d) Begusarai

Answer
Ans : d) Begusarai
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Q: Who is the present Chief Election Commissioner of India ?
a) Rajiv Kumar
b) Sunil Arora
c) Om Prakash Rawat
d) Nasim Zaidi

Answer
Ans : a) Rajiv Kumar
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Q: Who recently took charge as the new Chairman of Prasar Bharati?
a) A Surya Prakash
b) Navneet Kumar Sehgal
c) Jagdeep Dhankhar
d) Piyush Goyal

Answer
Ans : b) Navneet Kumar Sehgal
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Q: Who has been announced as the National PwD Icon by the Election Commission?
a) Sheetal Devi
b) Avani Lekhara
c) Gyanesh Kumar
d) Pramod Bhagat

Answer
Ans : a) Sheetal Devi
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Q: What are electoral bonds?
A. Bonds issued by political parties to raise funds
B. Financial instruments for anonymous political donations
C. Bonds used for government infrastructure projects
D. Bonds that allow citizens to vote in elections

Answer
Ans : B. Financial instruments for anonymous political donations
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Q: What recent development led to the Supreme Court declaring the electoral bonds scheme unconstitutional?
A. Release of detailed data by the Election Commission
B. A Constitution Bench ruling on February 15, 2024
C. Introduction of a new electoral bond denomination
D. State Bank of India’s involvement in the scheme

Answer
Ans : B. A Constitution Bench ruling on February 15, 2024
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Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 24 to 26 March 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 24 to 26 March 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 24 to 26 March 2024

Q: Who won the women’s singles title at the WTT Feeder Beirut II 2024 table tennis tournament?
a) Sarah De Nutte
b) Sathiyan Gnanasekaran
c) Sreeja Akula
d) Diya Chitale

Answer
Ans : c) Sreeja Akula
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Q: Which company has initiated clinical trials for the Tuberculosis vaccine MTBVAC on adults in India?
a) Biofabri
b) Bharat Biotech International Ltd
c) Spanish bio-pharmaceutical company
d) Global Vaccinology Collaboration

Answer
Ans : b) Bharat Biotech International Ltd
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Q: Where did the Guinness World Record In Kabaddi With Participation Of 128 Players event take place?
a) Mumbai, Maharashtra
b) Bengaluru, Karnataka
c) Panchkula, Haryana
d) Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Answer
Ans : c) Panchkula, Haryana
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Q: UN Security Council passed the resolution on March 25, 2024, for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Which countries are involved in the conflict?
A) Israel and Egypt
B) Israel and Jordan
C) Israel and Palestine
D) Israel and Lebanon

Answer
Answer: C) Israel and Palestine
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Daily Current Affairs : 24 to 26 March 2024 in Hindi Click Here

UN Security Council passed a resolution for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza

The UN Security Council passed a resolution on March 25, 2024, calling for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, as well as the unconditional release of all hostages.

  1. Fourteen countries supported the resolution, but notably, the United States, a key supporter of Israel, abstained from voting.
  2. US ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, attributed the delay in passing the ceasefire resolution to disagreements, primarily blaming Hamas.
  3. Since the October 7 strikes, the UN Security Council has been divided over the Israel-Hamas conflict, with only two out of eight resolutions being passed, both focusing on providing humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Q: UN Security Council passed the resolution on March 25, 2024, for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Which countries are involved in the conflict?

A) Israel and Egypt
B) Israel and Jordan
C) Israel and Palestine
D) Israel and Lebanon

Answer: C) Israel and Palestine

India Makes Guinness World Record In Kabaddi With Participation Of 128 Players

India achieved a Guinness World Record on World Kabaddi Day, March 24, 2024, with 128 players participating, held at Tau Devi Lal Indoor Stadium in Panchkula, Haryana.

  1. An MOU was recently signed between Holistic International Pravasi Sports Association (HIPSA) and the Government of Haryana to promote Kabaddi globally, which influenced the choice of India, particularly Haryana, as the event’s venue.
  2. The Guinness World Record benchmark was originally set at 84 players, but the organizers aimed for 154 players. Despite the challenge, the record was successfully broken with 128 participants after three hours of continuous play.
  3. The Guinness adjudicator, Mr. Swapnil Dangarikar, declared the record officially broken at 2 pm in the presence of Guinness team adjudicators.
  4. The Governor of Haryana, Bandaru Dattatreya, who attended the event as Chief Guest, received the Guinness World Record certificate from the Guinness team. He then presented it to Smt Kanthi D Suresh, President of HIPSA, and Shree Ashok Das, President of World Kabaddi.

Where did the Guinness World Record In Kabaddi With Participation Of 128 Players event take place?

a) Mumbai, Maharashtra
b) Bengaluru, Karnataka
c) Panchkula, Haryana
d) Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Ans : c) Panchkula, Haryana

Bharat Biotech Starts Clinical Trials Of Tuberculosis Vaccine MTBVAC

Bharat Biotech International Ltd has initiated clinical trials for the Tuberculosis vaccine MTBVAC on adults in India.

  1. MTBVAC is the first tuberculosis vaccine derived from a human source, developed by the Spanish bio-pharmaceutical company, Biofabri.
  2. Bharat Biotech is conducting these trials in close collaboration with Biofabri.
  3. The clinical trials involve a dose escalation trial in HIV-uninfected adults, followed by a Phase 2 study in HIV-infected adults to assess the safety of MTBVAC in this population.
  4. The development of MTBVAC is seen as a significant milestone in global vaccinology, highlighting the importance of public-private, national, and international collaboration.

Q: Which company has initiated clinical trials for the Tuberculosis vaccine MTBVAC on adults in India?

a) Biofabri
b) Bharat Biotech International Ltd
c) Spanish bio-pharmaceutical company
d) Global Vaccinology Collaboration

Ans : b) Bharat Biotech International Ltd

India’s Sreeja Akula won the women’s singles title at the WTT Feeder Beirut II 2024 table tennis tournament

Sreeja Akula, ranked 47th globally in Table Tennis, secured victory in the women’s singles category at the WTT Feeder Beirut II 2024 tournament held in Lebanon on March 24, 2024.

  1. This win marks Akula’s second WTT singles career title, with her previous victory occurring at the Feeder Corpus Christi 2024 tournament in Texas earlier in January.
  2. Akula defeated Luxembourg’s Sarah De Nutte to clinch the women’s singles title.
  3. Despite her success in singles, Akula, along with her partner Diya Chitale, couldn’t secure victory in the women’s doubles final, losing to Hong Kong China’s Doo Hoi Kem and Zhu Chengzhu.
  4. In other categories, India’s Poymantee Baisya and Akash Pal emerged victorious in the mixed doubles, defeating Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Manika Batra.
  5. Additionally, in the men’s doubles final, the team of Manush Shah and Manav Thakkar claimed victory at the WTT Feeder Beirut II tournament in Lebanon.

Q: Who won the women’s singles title at the WTT Feeder Beirut II 2024 table tennis tournament?

a) Sarah De Nutte
b) Sathiyan Gnanasekaran
c) Sreeja Akula
d) Diya Chitale

Ans : c) Sreeja Akula

Weekly Current Affairs PDF 17 March to 23 March 2024

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine (in English) PDF for the week from 17 March to 23 March 2024 for free download. This weekly Current affairs magazine consist One liners, detail news and MCQs for Competitive exams.

Art and Culture Current Affairs.

  • Prabha Varma Selected For Saraswati Samman For The Year 2023 for his Malayalam language poetry work, Roudra Sathwikam..

Environment Current Affairs.

  • Begusarai in Bihar is world’s most polluted metropolitan area.

Important Days Current Affairs.

  • Shaheed Diwas – March 23 : Martyrdom day of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev.

International Current Affairs.

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi Honored with Bhutan’s Highest Civilian Award Order Of The Druk Gyalpo  
  • Vladimir Putin Wins Russian Presidential Elections.

National Current Affairs.

  • Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
  • Enhanced Security Measures at Parliament: CISF Deploys Additional Personnel
  • UPSC Civil Service Preliminary Examination 2024 to held on 16th June 2024.
  • Startup Mahakumbh, from 18 to 20 March 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
  • Vinay Kumar, IFS appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Russia.
  • Sheetal Devi, a Para Archer and Arjuna Awardee, announced National PwD Icon by the Election Commission  
  • Navneet Kumar Sehgal takes charge as new Prasar Bharati Chairman.

Polity Current Affairs.

  • Election Commission uploads Electoral Bonds data with Unique Numbers on its website.
  • Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Given the additional charge of Ministry Of Food Processing Industries.
  • What are Electoral Bonds and its recent Development.
  • Lok Sabha Polls in 7 Phases from April 19, counting on June 4th, 2024.

Science and Technology Current Affairs.

  • ISRO successfully carries out landing experiment of Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) ‘Pushpak’ at the Aeronautical Test Range.

Sports Current Affairs.

  • IPL 2024: Chennai Super Kings beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Opening Match.
  • Sathiyan Gnanasekaran Clinches Men’s Singles Title At World Table Tennis Feeder Beirut Tournament In Lebanon
  • Hockey India announced the 27-member Indian Men’s Team for the Australia Tour.

States Current Affairs.

  • Deepak Kumar, a senior IAS officer, appointed as the new Home Secretary of Uttar Pradesh.

Weekly Current Affairs MCQ: 17 March to 23 March 2024  

PDF : Weekly Current Affairs Magazine
Period : 17 March to 23 March 2024
Medium : English
PDF Pages : 24

Current Affairs PDF (English) : 17 March to 23 March 2024

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 23 March 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 23 March 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 23 March 2024

Q: What is the highest civilian award of Bhutan conferred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently?
a) Order of Bhutan
b) Order of the Dragon
c) Order of the Druk Gyalpo
d) Order of the Himalayas

Answer
Ans : c) Order of the Druk Gyalpo
Detail News

Q: What is the traditional starting date for the IPL season ?
a) Last Friday of April
b) Last Friday of March
c) First Friday of April
d) Second Friday of March

Answer
Ans : b) Last Friday of March
Detail News

Q: Which date is solemnly observed as the martyrdom day of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev?
a) March 22
b) March 23
c) April 23
d) April 22

Answer
Ans : b) March 23
Detail News

Daily Current Affairs : 23 March 2024 in Hindi Click Here

Shaheed Diwas – March 23 : Martyrdom day of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev

March 23 is observed as the martyrdom day of three valiant freedom fighters: Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev.

  1. They faced the gallows with unwavering resolve in Lahore Central Jail in 1931, shouting slogans of “Inquilab Zindabad” (long live the revolution) as the noose tightened around their necks.
  2. Bhagat Singh, known for his fiery revolutionary spirit, became a symbol of resistance against British colonial rule, inspiring many with his courage and intellect.
  3. Rajguru and Sukhdev, alongside Bhagat Singh, were steadfast patriots committed to the cause of freedom.
  4. Their sacrifice ignited a fire in the hearts of millions and propelled the struggle for independence forward.

Q: Which date is solemnly observed as the martyrdom day of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev?

a) March 22
b) March 23
c) April 23
d) April 22

Ans : b) March 23

IPL 2024: Chennai Super Kings beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Opening Match

The Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 kicked off on Friday, March 22, 2024. Traditionally, the BCCI starts the IPL season every year on the last Friday of March, and this time, the grand cricketing spectacle commenced on Good Friday.

Opening Match: Chennai Super Kings 176 for 4 (Ravindra 37, Dube 34*, Green 2-27) beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru 173 for 6 (Rawat 48, Karthik 38*, du Plessis 35, Mustafizur 4-29) by six wickets

Venue and Final: The IPL matches will be held in various cities, and the final showdown is scheduled for Sunday, May 26, 2024.

Q: What is the traditional starting date for the IPL season ?

a) Last Friday of April
b) Last Friday of March
c) First Friday of April
d) Second Friday of March

Ans : b) Last Friday of March

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Honored with Bhutan’s Highest Civilian Award Order Of The Druk Gyalpo

King of Bhutan conferred Bhutan’s highest civilian award, the Order of the Druk Gyalpo, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 22 March 2024 in Thimpu.

  1. Modi is the first foreign leader to receive this prestigious award.
  2. The citation of the Order recognizes Modi’s personal accomplishments, leadership, and contributions to strengthening the friendship between India and Bhutan.
  3. Modi and the King of Bhutan held talks, renewing commitment to the special India-Bhutan friendship and discussing ways to elevate bilateral ties.
  4. They reviewed bilateral cooperation, discussed initiatives in energy, development, youth, education, entrepreneurship, and connectivity.
  5. Investment proposals, including the Gelephu Mindfulness City project, were also discussed.
  6. Modi also met with the Fourth King of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, discussing friendship, cooperation, and regional issues.

Q: What is the highest civilian award of Bhutan conferred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently?

a) Order of Bhutan
b) Order of the Dragon
c) Order of the Druk Gyalpo
d) Order of the Himalayas

Ans : c) Order of the Druk Gyalpo

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 22 March 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 22 March 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 22 March 2024

Q: What is significant about Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest by the Enforcement Directorate?
a) First time a politician arrested in India
b) First time a sitting Chief Minister arrested in India
c) First person arrested for a liquor scam
d) Arrest by the Enforcement Directorate after obtaining court order

Answer
Ans : b) First time a sitting Chief Minister arrested in India
Detail News

Q: What is the name of the first Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) successfully tested by ISRO?
A) RLV Viman
B) RLV-TD
C) RLV-Mk3
D) RLV ‘Pushpak’

Answer
Ans : D) RLV ‘Pushpak’
Detail News

Q: Where is the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) located, where the RLV test was conducted?
A) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
B) Bengaluru, Karnataka
C) Hyderabad, Telangana
D) Challakere, Karnataka

Answer
Ans : D) Challakere, Karnataka
Detail News

Q: Which bank was authorized to sell and redeem electoral bonds?
a) HDFC Bank
b) ICICI Bank
c) State Bank of India (SBI)
d) Axis Bank

Answer
Ans : c) State Bank of India (SBI)
Detail News

Q: Who won the Men’s Singles title at the WTT Feeder Beirut tournament in Lebanon on March 21, 2024?
a) Manav Vikas Thakkar
b) Sathiyan Gnanasekaran
c) Chuang Chih-yuan
d) Manush Utpal Shah

Answer
Ans : b) Sathiyan Gnanasekaran
Detail News

Daily Current Affairs : 22 March 2024 in Hindi Click Here

Sathiyan Gnanasekaran Clinches Men’s Singles Title At World Table Tennis Feeder Beirut Tournament In Lebanon

Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, representing India, won the Men’s Singles title at the WTT Feeder Beirut tournament in Lebanon on March 21, 2024.

  1. Sathiyan, ranked 103 in the world, defeated fellow Indian player Manav Vikas Thakkar, who is ranked 74, with a score of 3-1 (6-11, 11-7, 11-7, 11-4) in the final match.
  2. Earlier in the semi-finals, Sathiyan defeated Chuang Chih-yuan from Chinese Taipei, who is ranked 39 in the world.
  3. Despite reaching three finals, Manav Vikas Thakkar had a disappointing day as he missed out on any gold medal. He lost in the men’s doubles final partnering with Manush Utpal Shah and in the mixed doubles final with Diya Chitale as his partner.
  4. Indian paddlers overall performed well in the tournament, reaching three finals, including two all-Indian finals in the Men’s Singles and Mixed Doubles categories. They secured two titles and three runner-up finishes in total.

Q: Who won the Men’s Singles title at the WTT Feeder Beirut tournament in Lebanon on March 21, 2024?

a) Manav Vikas Thakkar
b) Sathiyan Gnanasekaran
c) Chuang Chih-yuan
d) Manush Utpal Shah

Ans : b) Sathiyan Gnanasekaran

Election Commission uploads Electoral Bonds data with Unique Numbers on its website

On March 21, 2024, the Election Commission released a dataset of electoral bonds, including their numbers, to help match purchasers with the political parties receiving the funds. The State Bank of India (SBI) was the only bank authorized to sell and redeem electoral bonds, which were issued starting from March 2018 until the scheme was declared null and void by the Supreme Court in February 2024.

  1. Megha Engineering & Infrastructures made the largest donation of approximately ₹600 crore to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) through electoral bonds, followed by other significant donors like Quik Supply Chain Management Ltd, the Vedanta Group, and the Bharti Group.
  2. The Vedanta Group was the largest donor to the Congress, contributing ₹125 crore, followed by other contributors like the Western UP Power Transmission Co, MKJ Enterprises, and the Yashoda Hospital Group.
  3. The BJP emerged as the biggest beneficiary of the electoral bond scheme, receiving ₹6,061 crore since April 2019, followed by the Trinamool Congress and the Congress.
  4. Future Gaming Group was the largest purchaser of electoral bonds, followed by Megha Engineering, and various political parties benefited from these bonds.
  5. Notable donors included Lakshmi Niwas Mittal, Rahul Bhatia, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, and Rajesh Agarwal.

Q: Which bank was authorized to sell and redeem electoral bonds?

a) HDFC Bank
b) ICICI Bank
c) State Bank of India (SBI)
d) Axis Bank

Ans : c) State Bank of India (SBI)

ISRO successfully carries out landing experiment of Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) ‘Pushpak’ at the Aeronautical Test Range

On March 22, 2024, ISRO achieved a milestone with the successful landing of the RLV ‘Pushpak’ at the Aeronautical Test Range in Challakere near Chitradurga in Karnataka.

  • The mission aimed to demonstrate the autonomous landing capabilities of the reusable vehicle.
  • Costing over Rs 100 crore, the RLV was carried by an Indian Air Force Chinook Helicopter to 4.5 km altitude before being released mid-air.
  • Utilizing advanced navigation systems and radar altimeter, the RLV autonomously approached and landed on the ATR air strip, simulating space re-entry conditions.
  • This historic feat marked the first time a vehicle was carried to altitude by a helicopter and autonomously landed on a runway, showcasing significant advancements in space technology.

Q: What is the name of the first Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) successfully tested by ISRO?

A) RLV Viman
B) RLV-TD
C) RLV-Mk3
D) RLV ‘Pushpak’

Ans : D) RLV ‘Pushpak’

Q: Where is the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) located, where the RLV test was conducted?

A) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
B) Bengaluru, Karnataka
C) Hyderabad, Telangana
D) Challakere, Karnataka

Ans : D) Challakere, Karnataka

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