(MARCH 2023 Intl Current Aff) Mcqs Planet Flashcards
Who is the first Muslim Prime Minister of Scotland?
A. Aamer Anwar
B. Furheen Ashrif
C. Anas Sarwar
D. Humza Yousaf
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Correct Answer: D. Humza Yousaf
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Scotland’s parliament on 28 March 2023, confirmed Humza Yousaf will replace Nicola Sturgeon as first minister, the devolved nation’s youngest and the first Muslim leader of a government in western Europe. Yousaf, 37, narrowly won a Scottish National Party (SNP) leadership battle on Monday to clinch the top job, vowing to rejuvenate the stalled pursuit of independence for Scotland.
Who has been named Western Europe’s first Muslim head of govt?
A. Aamer Anwar
B. Furheen Ashrif
C. Anas Sarwar
D. Humza Yousaf
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Correct Answer: D. Humza Yousaf
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Scotland’s parliament on 28 March 2023, confirmed Humza Yousaf will replace Nicola Sturgeon as first minister, the devolved nation’s youngest and the first Muslim leader of a government in western Europe. Yousaf, 37, narrowly won a Scottish National Party (SNP) leadership battle on Monday to clinch the top job, vowing to rejuvenate the stalled pursuit of independence for Scotland.
Who is the current Prime Minister of Scotland?
A. Angus Robertson
B. Humza Yousaf
C. Alex Salmond
D. Nicola Sturgeon
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Correct Answer: B. Humza Yousaf
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The office is held by Humza Yousaf of the Scottish National Party since 29 March 2023, following the resignation of Nicola Sturgeon. Yousaf was elected as the nominee by the Scottish Parliament on 28 March 2023.
On March 26, 2023, UAE and ______ signed a free trade pact into effect.
A. Belgium
B. Iran
C. Turkiye
D. Israel
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Correct Answer: D. Israel
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Israel and the United Arab Emirates on March 26, 2023, signed a free trade pact into effect, reducing or removing tariffs on about 96 percent of goods traded between the nations, Israel`s Foreign Ministry said. The countries first reached the agreement last May, promising to boost bilateral trade after they normalized ties in 2020 in a US-brokered deal. The deal will also allow Israeli companies to gain access to government tenders in the UAE, the ministry said
In March 2023, China and _____ establish diplomatic relations.
A. Honduras
B. Belize
C. Ecuador
D. Costa Rica
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Correct Answer: A. Honduras
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China and Honduras began formal diplomatic relations on March 26, 2023, with Taiwan accusing Beijing of using coercion and intimidation
to lure away its few remaining allies. China`s announcement of the move came shortly after Tegucigalpa said it had officially severed ties with Taipei.
LVM3 is the largest rocket of which country?
A. India
B. Bangladesh
C. Israel
D. Ukraine
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Correct Answer: A. India
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The Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3), previously referred as the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (GSLV Mk3), is a three-stage medium-lift launch vehicle developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The Indian space agency has announced that its largest rocket LVM3 will be launched on March 26 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
Which country announced that it would provide Ukraine with armour-piercing rounds containing depleted uranium?
A. USA
B UK
C. India
D. Australia
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Correct Answer: B UK
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Depleted uranium is the by-product obtained during the creation of enriched uranium, which is used in nuclear weapons and nuclear reactors. The British government recently announced that it would provide Ukraine with armor-piercing rounds containing depleted uranium.
On March 24, 2023, which country ban Tiktok and Netflix from all government-issued mobile devices?
A. UK
B. France
C. Germany
D. Netherlands
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Correct Answer: B. France
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On March 24, France banned the installation and use of “recreational” applications, including the Chinese social network TikTok and the American streaming platform Netflix on the work phones of the country’s 2.5 million state civil servants. The ban, which was notified through a “binding” instruction, immediately took effect and does not apply to the personal phones of state employees.
UN 2023 Water Conference is to be held in:
A. Berlin, Germany
B. New York, USA
C. London, UK
D. Dubai, UAE
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Correct Answer: B. New York, USA
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Billions of people worldwide still live without safely managing to drink water and sanitation, even though access to both services has long been defined as a human right. Water and poverty are closely linked. Without water, there is no development, and without development, it is impossible to eradicate poverty. The UN 2023 Water Conference is expected to adopt the Water Action Agenda as a main outcome representing voluntary commitments of countries and stakeholders to meet global water-related goals and targets. The Conference will open on 22 March, World Water Day 2023.
UN 2023 Water Conference is to be held on:
A. 20 – 22 March 2023
B. 20 – 24 March 2023
C. 22 – 24 March 2023
D. 23 – 25 March 2023
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Correct Answer: C. 22 – 24 March 2023
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Billions of people worldwide still live without safely managing to drink water and sanitation, even though access to both services has long been defined as a human right. Water and poverty are closely linked. Without water, there is no development, and without development, it is impossible to eradicate poverty. The UN 2023 Water Conference is expected to adopt the Water Action Agenda as a main outcome representing voluntary commitments of countries and stakeholders to meet global water-related goals and targets. The Conference will open on 22 March, World Water Day 2023.
Which country has launched ‘Love Better Campaign’ to help teenagers recover from breakups?
A. USA
B New Zealand
C. UK
D. Singapore
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Correct Answer: B New Zealand
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The New Zealand Government launched Love Better Campaign to help teenagers recover from breakups. It specifically targets Gen Z. The campaign will receive USD 4 million over three years from the Ministry of Social Development to help teens recover from breakups and minimize harm in their relationships.
Who is the current CEO of Tiktok?
A. Kevin Systrom
B. Zhong Shanshan
C. Zhang Yiming
D. Shou Zi Chew
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Correct Answer: D. Shou Zi Chew
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Shou Zi Chew is a Singaporean businessman and entrepreneur who has served as chief executive officer of TikTok since 2021. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew faced relentless questioning from combative US lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle on March 23, 2023, over the video-sharing app`s alleged ties to China and its danger to teens. The 40-year-old Singaporean suffered unusually intense grilling by both Republicans and Democrats who fear that Beijing could subvert the site for spying, data harvesting and to secretly defend a Chinese Communist Party agenda.
Russia and China signed a declaration of key areas of economic cooperation to?
A. 2025
B. 2030
C. 2028
D. 2035
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Correct Answer: B. 2030
‘Accelerating the change to solve the water and sanitation crisis’ is the theme of which international day in 2023?
A. World Water Day
B. World Health Day
C. World River Day
D. Earth Day
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Correct Answer: A. World Water Day
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World Water Day is observed on March 22 each year to emphasize the significance of water and to create awareness about the global water crisis. The primary purpose of celebrating this day is to promote the achievement of SDG 6, which aims to provide access to clean water and sanitation for everyone by 2030. The focus of World Water Day 2023 is on the theme of ‘Accelerating the change to solve the water and sanitation crisis,’ underlining the vital importance of taking decisive action to address the global water crisis.
World Water Day is observed every on:
A. 16 March
B. 18 March
C. 20 March
D. 22 March
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Correct Answer: D. 22 March
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World Water Day is an annual United Nations observance day held on 22 March that highlights the importance of fresh water. The day is used to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
On 21 March 2023, a magnitude _____ earthquake struck Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan.
A. 6.1
B. 6.3
C. 6.5
D. 6.8
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Correct Answer: C. 6.5
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On 21 March 2023, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan, with an intermediate depth of approximately 187 km (116 mi). The epicenter of the earthquake was 40 km (25 mi) south-southeast of Jurm.
Who makes history by becoming first hijab-wearing judge in US court?
A. Nadia Kahf
B. Huma Waleed
C. Maryam Hafeez
D. Arooba Naz
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Correct Answer: A. Nadia Kahf
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Nadia Kahf, a Wayne-based family law and immigration lawyer, finally got her chance to serve as a state Superior Court judge in Passaic County, United States (US), after waiting a year, reported Muslim Mirror. Kahf took an oath on Tuesday, March 21, by placing her hand on the Holy Quran she received from her grandmother after being nominated for her new post in New Jersey.
What is the theme of the International Day of Happiness 2023?
A. Happiness as a way of living, being
B. Give and spread happiness to others
C. Be Mindful, Be Grateful, Be Kind
D. None of these
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Correct Answer: C. Be Mindful, Be Grateful, Be Kind
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The International Day of Happiness is celebrated throughout the world on 20 March. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly on 28 June 2012. This year the theme of Day is “Be Mindful, Be Grateful, Be Kind.”
Which countries faced a powerful Earthquake on 18 March 2023?
A. Russia
B. Ecuador
C. Myanmar
D. None of these
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Correct Answer: B. Ecuador
Which became the first US state to ban the use of abortion pills?
A. Wyoming
B. Los Vegas
C. Los Angles
D. California
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Correct Answer: A. Wyoming
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Wyoming on March 18, 2023, became the first US state to ban the use of abortion pills, the latest salvo in a campaign by conservative-led states to roll back access to abortion. After signing the ban on abortion pills, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon appealed to legislators to act further by proposing a total ban on abortion be added to the state constitution and then putting it before voters for approval.
Which country launched Falcon LLM, a large language model (LLM) with 40 billion parameters?
A. UAE
B. Israel
C. Japan
D. China
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Correct Answer: A. UAE
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Technology Innovation Institute, Abudhabi, UAE has launched Falcon LLM, a large language model (LLM) with 40 billion parameters.
The model outperforms GPT-3 and requires only 75% of its training compute, as well as lower percentages of other large language models’ training compute. The UAE is aligned with the UAE’s National AI Strategy, which aims to make the country a leader in the knowledge economy, driving progress and prosperity.
On 17 March 2023, International Criminal Court announced an arrest warrant for which country President?
A. Ukraine
B. Iran
C. Israel
D. Russia
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Correct Answer: D. Russia
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The International Criminal Court on March 17, 2023, announced an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin on the war crime accusation of unlawfully deporting Ukrainian children.
When ICC issues war crimes arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin?
A. March 15, 2023
B. March 17, 2023
C. March 19, 2023
D. March 21, 2023
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Correct Answer: B. March 17, 2023
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The International Criminal Court on March 17, 2023, announced an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin on the war crime accusation of unlawfully deporting Ukrainian children. The Hague-based ICC said it had also issued a warrant against Maria Lvova-Belova, Russias presidential commissioner for children
s rights, on similar charges. The Kremlin dismissed the orders as void
. Russia is not a party to the ICC so it was unclear if or how Putin could ever be extradited.
On March 16, 2023, which country announced to ban Tiktok from all government-issued mobile devices?
A. UK
B. France
C. Germany
D. Netherlands
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Correct Answer: A. UK
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On March 16, Oliver Dowden, the UK Secretary of State in the Cabinet Office, announced in a statement to the UK’s House of Commons an immediate ban of the app on government official devices. Although the UK was one the first countries to ban the use of other Chinese-owned technology such as Huawei, critics flagged the delay in banning TikTok compared to allies.