Sources for current affairs on 9th March 2024 include Indian Express, Times of India (TOI), The Hindu, Hindustan Times, and Mint, PIB, All India Radio.
1. Akira Toriyama
– Reportedly passed away at 68.
– Creator of “Dragon Ball” series.
2. Sudha Murthy
– Nominated to Rajya Sabha.
– Philanthropist and former Infosys Foundation chairperson.
3. Sela Tunnel
– Inaugurated by Narendra Modi.
– India’s highest tunnel, located in Arunachal Pradesh.
4. Poshan Pakhwada
– Organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
– Nationwide initiative from March 9 to March 23, 2024.
– Aims to raise awareness on nutrition, dietary practices, and women’s health.
5. Bichom
– 27th district of Arunachal Pradesh.
– Carved out of West and East Kameng.
6. NPCI and Fonepay
– NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India) collaboration with Nepal’s Fonepay.
– Partnership for cross-border merchant payments.
7. Maithili Thakur
– Received “Cultural Ambassador of the Year” at National Creators Award 2024.
– Venue: Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
8. Measles and Rubella Champion Award
– India honored for exemplary efforts in combating diseases.
– Award received by Ambassador Sripriya Ranganathan at American Red Cross Headquarters in Washington on March 6th.
9. India and EFTA Trade Deal
– India and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) to sign a trade deal on March 10.
– EFTA includes Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
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9th March 2024 Current Affairs MCQ
1. Who is reported to have passed away at the age of 68?
– a) Narendra Modi
– b) Sudha Murthy
– c) Akira Toriyama
– d) Maithili Thakur
– Answer: c) Akira Toriyama
2. Who has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha?
– a) Narendra Modi
– b) Sudha Murthy
– c) Maithili Thakur
– d) Sripriya Ranganathan
– Answer: b) Sudha Murthy
3. What is the significance of Sela Tunnel?
– a) India’s longest river
– b) Highest tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh
– c) New cultural center in New Delhi
– d) Philanthropic organization
– Answer: b) Highest tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh
4. What is the purpose of Poshan Pakhwada?
– a) Promoting sports in rural areas
– b) Celebrating cultural diversity
– c) Raising awareness about nutrition and women’s health
– d) Environmental conservation
– Answer: c) Raising awareness about nutrition and women’s health
5. Which region became the 27th district of Arunachal Pradesh?
– a) Bichom
– b) Sela
– c) Kameng
– d) Rajya Sabha
– Answer: a) Bichom
6. Who collaborated for cross-border merchant payments?
– a) Indian government and Nepal
– b) Indian Banks and Swiss Banks
– c) NPCI and Fonepay
– d) Infosys Foundation and Red Cross
– Answer: c) NPCI and Fonepay
7. Who won the “Cultural Ambassador of the Year” award at the National Creators Award 2024?
– a) Sudha Murthy
– b) Narendra Modi
– c) Maithili Thakur
– d) Akira Toriyama
– Answer: c) Maithili Thakur
8. India received the measles and rubella champion award for
– a) Combating terrorism
– b) Efforts in space exploration
– c) Efforts in combating diseases
– d) Economic development
– Answer: c) Efforts in combating diseases
9. India and which group are set to sign a trade deal on March 10?
– a) ASEAN
– b) SAARC
– c) European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
– d) BRICS
– Answer: c) European Free Trade Association (EFTA)