Top 20 Current Affairs Quiz: 26th March 2023 for Bank and SSC Exams

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Top 20 Current Affairs Quiz :26th March 2023 for Bank & SSC Exams

These Current Affairs Quiz are from various topics which are generally based International ,National News, State News,Sports,Summits, Schemes,Awards,Important Day and Trending topics which are Important for Competative exams and will help student to cover all basis easily.Today we have covered Top 20 Current Affairs Quiz of 26th March 2023 for Bank Exam and we have focused on the following important topics: Statue of Knowledge,Mukhyamantri Vriksh Sampada Yojana, World Forest Day,Sampanna Shelar,Women Premier League 2023,World Happiness Index 2023, Shaheed Diwas.

1.'Statue of Knowledge' dedicated to Dr B.R Ambedkar is approved by which government?

(a) Karnataka

(b) Maharashtra

(c) Gujarat

(d) Uttar Pradesh

Ans: Maharashtra 

Maharashtra Governor has approved to 75 feet tall 'Statue of Knowledge' dedicated to Dr B.R Ambedkar in Latur City of Maharashtra.

2.'Mukhyamantri Vriksh Sampada Yojana' is launched by which State?

(a) Gujarat

(b) West Bengal

(c) Chattisgarh

(d) Maharashtra

Ans: Chattisgarh 

On the occasion of 'World Forest Day' Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Bhupesh Baghel launched 'Mukhyamantri Vriksh Sampada Yojana' (Chief Minister Tree Wealth Scheme).

3.Sampanna Shelar recently was in news,he was associated with which sports?

(a) Hockey

(b) Volleyball

(c) Chess

(d) Swimming

Ans: Swimming 

Sampanna Shelar created record by becoming Fastest Indian in Under-21 category to swim across the Palk Strait from Talaimannar in Sri Lanka to Dhanushkodi in Tamil Nadu. He beat previous record of 8 hours 26 minutes by his new record of 5 hours 30 minutes. Samapanna Shelar is Bachelor of Physical Education Student.

4.________became the first Player to take Hat-trick in Women's Premier League?

(a) Ellyse Perry

(b) Issy Wong

(c) Tara Norris

(d) Sophie Ecclestone

Ans: Issy Wong 

Issy Wong became the first player to take Hat-trick in Women's Premier League during a eliminator match against UP Warriors and he took Kiran Navgire,Simran Shaikh, Sophie Ecclestone wicket to complete her hat-trick and help Mumbai Indian to reach in Finals of Women Premier League.

5._______first women in sports to have stadium name after her?

(a) Rani Rampal

(b) Poonam Rani

(c) Deep Grace Ekka

(d) Ritu Rani

Ans: Rani Rampal

Indian Hockey Star Rani Rampal became the first women in sports to have stadium named after her in Rae Bareli.

6.What is the rank of India in World Happiness Index Report 2023?

(a) 123

(b) 124

(c) 125

(d) 126

Ans: 125

India is ranked 125th out of 146 countries in World Happiness Index Report 2023. India is ranked below then neighbouring countries such as Bangladesh,Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Finland again topped the list in World Happiness Index Report 2023.

7.Shaheed Diwas or Martyrs Day is observed on?

(a) 22nd March

(b) 23rd March

(c) 24th March

(d) 25th March

Ans: 23rd March 

Shaheed Diwas or Martyr's Day is observed on 23rd March every year to give homage to the martyrs who had sacrificed their lives for the freedom of India. This day mark the anniversary of execution of India's three freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru in 1931.

8.Who has been named as the India's most Valueable Celebrity of 2022?

(a) Virat Kohli

(b) M S Dhoni

(c) Ranveer Singh

(d) Deepika Padukone

Ans: Ranveer Singh

Ranveer Singh has been named as the India's most Valuable Celebrity of 2022 surpassing Virat Kohli who held the spot for 5 years as the report by Kroll (Co-operate investigation and risk consulting firm).

9.Polio case was recently reported in which country for the first time in 30 years?

(a) South Africa

(b) Burundi

(c) North Korea

(d) Australia

Ans: Burundi

Polio case was recently reported in Burundi for the first time in 30 years. PolioVirus Type 2 was found and confirmed by environment surveillance of wastewater in the region.

10.India along with which country have inaugurated the exhibition 'Geoffrey Bawa'?

(a) Japan

(b) USA

(c) Sri Lanka

(d) Iran

Ans: Sri Lanka

The Nationa Gallery of Modern Art (India) and High Commission of Sri Lanka had inaugurated the exhibition 'Geoffrey Bawa' in New Delhi.

11.What is the Rank of Mukesh Ambani in Hurun Global Rich list 2023?

(a) 10th 

(b) 9th 

(c) 7th 

(d) 1st

Ans : 9th 

Mukesh Ambani is ranked 9th according to the Hurun Global Rich list 2023 and he is only Indian to feature in the list of top 10 billionaire across the globe.

12.'World Water Day is Observed on?

(a) March 22

(b) March 23

(c) March 24

(d) March 25

Ans: March 22

World Water Day is observed on March 22 every year to emphasize the importance of water and create awareness among the people about the water crisis. The theme of this Year's ' World Water Day' was 'Accelerating the change to solve the water and sanitation crisis.'

13.Who has recently taken over as the new CEO of Coffeehouse company Starbucks?

(a) David Howard

(b) Howard Schultz

(c) Laxman Narasimhan

(d) Ajay Sinha

Ans: Laxman Narasimhan 

Laxman Narasimhan has taken over as the new CEO of famous Coffeehouse company known as Starbucks and he replaced Howard Schultz. Laxman Narasimhan brings in 30 years of experience across leading the global Business. Previously Laxman Narasimhan was CEO of Reckitt.

14.What was the theme of ' International Day of Forest 2023'?

(a) Forest and Friends

(b) Forest and Health

(c) Forests and Climate Change

(d) Forests and Global Warming 

Ans: Forests and Health

Theme of 'International Day of Forest 2023' was ' Forests and Health'. It indicates the importance of Forests as they provide purification of waters and air,carbon capture to fight climate change and life saving medicine. 'International Day of Forest' is observed every year on 21st March.

15.Which Indian American has been named as the deputy CEO of US Finance Agency?

(a) Nisha Biswal

(b) Amrita Kanekar

(c) Janaki Ram

(d) Sonia Shah

Ans: Nisha Biswal

US President Joe Biden nominated Indian American Nisha Biswal to the post of deputy CEO of US Finance Agency.

16.Which company introduced 'Bing Image Creator' powered by Open AI's DALL-E?

(a) Google

(b) OnePlus

(c) Microsoft

(d) Intel

Ans: Microsoft

Microsoft introduced 'Bing Image Creator' powered by Open AI's DALL-E to new Bing and Edge ,in which user can just enter the words who you want image and it create image as per your description.

17.What is the theme of 'World Sparrow Day'?

(a) Climate Change and Sparrow

(b) Sparrows are our friends

(c) I Love Sparrow

(d) Sustainability and Sparrows

Ans: I Love Sparrow

The ' World Sparrow Day' is observed on 20th March every year and the theme of 'World Sparrow Day' 2023 was ' I Love Sparrow '. 

18.Who has won the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix 2023?

(a) Max Verstappen

(b) Sergio Perez 

(c) Lewis Hamilton

(d) Fernando Alonso

Ans: Sergio Perez

Sergio Perez won the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix 2023 by beating Max Verstappen and it is his first win of 2023 and 5th Career Victory.

19.'World Poetry Day' is observed on ?

(a) March 20

(b) March 21

(c) March 22

(d) March 23

Ans: March 21

'World Poetry Day' is observed on March 21 every year to celebrate the humanities most treasured culture of linguistics expression and identity. The Theme of 'World Poetry Day' 2023 was 'Always be Poet,even in prose'.

20.What is the rank of India in Global Terrorism Index 2022?

(a) 13th

(b) 5th

(c) 3rd

(d) 10th

Ans: 13th

India is ranked 13th in Global Terrorism Index 2022.