Current Affairs MCQs March-2022

Ans: A - March 20

• International Happiness Day is celebrated every year on 20 March.
• The event was initiated by the United Nations in 2013 after Bhutan became a party to the National Happiness.
• Its purpose is to emphasize the importance of happiness and overall well-being of individuals.

• Theme of 2023 - 'Be mindful, be grateful, be kind'

Ans: B - 13th

• India ranked 13th on Global Terrorism Index.
• Afghanistan is at the top of this index.
• The GTI is based on data from the Global Terrorism Database, which is collected and collated by the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Response to Terrorism at the University of Maryland.

• The index provides a comprehensive summary of major global trends and patterns in terrorism since 2000.

Ans: D – Rajasthan

• It has been announced to create 19 new districts in Rajasthan.
• Along with this, three new divisions will also be created.
• A budget provision of Rs 2,000 crore has also been announced to meet the needs of these new districts.

• Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that being the largest state of the country geographically, we have many districts in Rajasthan, where the distance of many areas from the district headquarters is more than 100 kilometers.

Ans: A - Australia

• India's Rohan Bopann and Australia's Matthew Ebden have won the men's doubles event of the Indian Wells Masters tennis tournament.

• In the final held in California, USA, the pair defeated Koolhoff of Holland and Neil Skupsky of Britain 6-3, 2-6, 10-8.

Ans: C - Rajasthan

• Lakkhi fair is being organized at Kaila Devi Shaktipeeth in Karauli district of Rajasthan.
• Starting from the 12th day of Chaitra Badi, this fair lasts for fifteen days.

• It also showcases craftsmanship, handicrafts, metal products, tribal headgear, silver jewellery, glass work, hand weaving and embroidered garments etc.

Ans: B - Nepal

• Ramshay Prasad Yadav has taken oath as the Vice President of Nepal.
• Nepal's President Ramchandra Paudel administered him the oath of office and secrecy at the President's Office Sheetal Niwas.

• Ramshay Prasad Yadav has been the founder general secretary of Madheshi Jan Adhikar Manch and played an active role in the first Madhesh campaign in 2007.

Ans: D - March 4

• World Obesity Day is observed every year on 4 March.
• According to a new report by the World Obesity Federation on World Obesity Day, by the year 2035, half of the world's population may be obese.

• Theme of 2023 - 'Changing Perspectives: Let's Talk About Obesity'

Ans: D - March 4

• National Safety Day is observed every year on 4th March with the objective of promoting safe working environment and ensuring safety of people in all aspects.
• National Security Day was celebrated for the first time in 1971 to mark the establishment of the National Security Council and to raise security awareness.

• Theme of 2023 - 'Our Mission – Zero Harm'