Sources for current affairs on 13th March 2024 include Indian Express, Times of India (TOI), The Hindu, Hindustan Times, and Mint, PIB, All India Radio.
1. Leadership Change in Haryana:
Nayab Singh Saini became the Chief Minister of Haryana following the resignation of Manohar Singh Khattar.
2. GI Tag for Rupa Tarakasi:
The silver filigree work of Odisha, known as Rupa Tarakasi, has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
3. GI Tag for Majuli Masks:
The traditional Majuli masks of Assam have also received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
4. Development of Sabarmati Ashram:
On the 94th anniversary of the Dandi March, which started from Sabarmati Ashram on March 12, 1930, Prime Minister Modi initiated development work at the Sabarmati Ashram.
5. PHFI Ranked No. 2 Globally The Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) has been ranked as the second-best public health think tank globally.
6. Gary Kasparov Added to Russia’s List:
Chess legend Gary Kasparov has been added to Russia’s list of terrorists and extremists.
7. Appointment of AS Rajeev:
AS Rajeev has been appointed as the Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission.
8. No Smoking Day:
March 13th is celebrated as No Smoking Day, promoting awareness about the health hazards of smoking.
13th March 2024 Current Affairs MCQ
1. Who became the Chief Minister of Haryana after Manohar Singh Khattar’s resignation?
A) Nayab Singh Saini
B) Manohar Singh Khattar
C) Rupa Tarakasi
D) Gary Kasparov
Answer: A) Nayab Singh Saini
2. Which traditional art form of Odisha received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
A) Majuli Masks
B) Rupa Tarakasi
C) Sabarmati Ashram
D) Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI)
Answer: B) Rupa Tarakasi
3. What is celebrated on March 13th to raise awareness about the health hazards of smoking?
A) Dandi March
B) No Smoking Day
C) Vigilance Commissioner Appointment
D) Development of Sabarmati Ashram
Answer: B) No Smoking Day
4. Who initiated development work at the Sabarmati Ashram on its 94th anniversary of the Dandi March?
A) Gary Kasparov
B) AS Rajeev
C) Prime Minister Modi
D) Nayab Singh Saini
Answer: C) Prime Minister Modi
5. Which organization was ranked as the second-best public health think tank globally?
A) Majuli Masks
B) Rupa Tarakasi
C) Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI)
D) Central Vigilance Commission
Answer: C) Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI)
6. Who was added to Russia’s list of terrorists and extremists?
A) AS Rajeev
B) Nayab Singh Saini
C) Gary Kasparov
D) Manohar Singh Khattar
Answer: C) Gary Kasparov
7. Who was appointed as the Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission?
A) Prime Minister Modi
B) AS Rajeev
C) Rupa Tarakasi
D) Nayab Singh Saini
Answer: B) AS Rajeev
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