Sources for current affairs on 10th March 2024 include Indian Express, Times of India (TOI), The Hindu, Hindustan Times, and Mint, PIB, All India Radio.
1. Mahtari Vandan Yojana
– Started by the Chhattisgarh government.
– Aims to empower married women by providing them ₹12,000 annually.
2. World’s Largest Literature Festival
– Organized by Sahitya Akademi.
– Started on March 11th in Delhi.
3. International Yoga Festival
– Scheduled to start in Rishikesh from March 15th to 21st.
4. Kishore Makwana’s Appointment
– Appointed as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC).
5. Integrated Tri-Service Exercise “Bharat Shakti”
– Will be held at Pokhran.
6. R Ashwin’s Cricket Record
– Achieved the 36th five-wicket haul, a record for India in test cricket.
7. Asif Ali Zardari’s Election
– Elected as the 14th President of Pakistan.
8. CISF Raising Day
– Celebrated annually on March 10th.
– Commemorates the formation of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in 1969.
10th March 2024 Current Affairs MCQ
1. Mahtari Vandan Yojana
– What is the purpose of the Mahtari Vandan Yojana?
– A. Education for girls
– B. Empowering married women
– C. Healthcare for senior citizens
– D. Infrastructure development
Answer: B. Empowering married women
2. World’s Largest Literature Festival
– Which organization organizes the world’s largest literature festival?
– A. UNESCO
– B. Sahitya Akademi
– C. International Book Council
– D. Literary Society of India
Answer: B. Sahitya Akademi
3. International Yoga Festival
– When is the International Yoga Festival scheduled to start in Rishikesh?
– A. March 10th to 15th
– B. March 15th to 21st
– C. April 1st to 7th
– D. May 5th to 10th
Answer: B. March 15th to 21st
4. Kishore Makwana’s Appointment
– Kishore Makwana has been appointed as the Chairperson of which commission?
– A. National Human Rights Commission
– B. National Commission for Scheduled Castes
– C. Election Commission of India
– D. Central Vigilance Commission
Answer: B. National Commission for Scheduled Castes
5. Integrated Tri-Service Exercise “Bharat Shakti”
– Where will the integrated tri-service exercise “Bharat Shakti” be held?
– A. New Delhi
– B. Pokhran
– C. Rishikesh
– D. Mumbai
Answer: B. Pokhran
6. R Ashwin’s Cricket Record
– What record did R Ashwin achieve in test cricket?
– A. Most runs in a single innings
– B. Fastest century
– C. 36th five-wicket haul
– D. Most sixes in a match
Answer: C. 36th five-wicket haul
7. Asif Ali Zardari’s Election
– Who has been elected as the 14th President of Pakistan?
– A. Imran Khan
– B. Nawaz Sharif
– C. Bilawal Bhutto
– D. Asif Ali Zardari
Answer: D. Asif Ali Zardari
8. CISF Raising Day
– When is the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Raising Day celebrated annually?
– A. February 28th
– B. March 10th
– C. April 15th
– D. May 1st
Answer: B. March 10th