CURRENT AFFAIRS NOW: 9th March Current Affairs 2023 Read Now

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9th March Current Affairs 2023 Read Now

Daily Current Affairs

1. What is the name of the digital campaign launched by Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company?

A) Digital India

B) Digital Equality

C) DigitALL

D) Digital Revolution

Ans: C – DigitALL

Explanation: Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company has launched a digital campaign called ‘DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality’ to promote digital inclusion for all. The campaign aims to create awareness about the importance of technology in achieving gender equality and encourages everyone to participate using the hashtag #IncludeAll.

2. According to Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das, what is the growth rate of UPI transactions in the past 12 months?

A) 25%

B) 100%

C) 75%

D) 50%

Ans: D – 50%

Explanation: According to Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das, payments through UPI have grown exponentially in the past 12 months, with daily transactions crossing 36 crores. This is up 50% from 24 crores in February 2022, indicating a significant increase in the use of UPI for payments.

3. Who inaugurated the 23rd Commonwealth Law Conference?

A) Prime Minister Narendra Modi

B) Union Minister for Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju

C) Goa Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai

D) Chief Minister of Goa Dr. Pramod Sawant

Ans: C – Goa Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai

Explanation: The 23rd Commonwealth Law Conference was inaugurated by Goa Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai. The conference is being held from March 5-9, 2023, and was attended by Union Minister for Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju and Chief Minister of Goa Dr. Pramod Sawant. The event has 500 delegates from 52 countries in attendance.

4. What is the aim of the Ministerial Meeting on South-South Cooperation?

A) To explore concrete, innovative and actionable solutions in support of the deliverables of the DPoA

B) To provide financial support to the global South

C) To discuss traditional development partners’ challenges and opportunities

D) To develop a new development plan for the global South

Ans: A – To explore concrete, innovative and actionable solutions in support of the deliverables of the DPoA

Explanation: The Ministerial Meeting on South-South Cooperation was held during LDC5 with the aim of exploring concrete, innovative, and actionable solutions in support of the deliverables of the DPoA (Istanbul Programme of Action). The meeting brought together multi-stakeholder participation from the global South and traditional development partners.

5. What is the theme for No Smoking Day 2023?

A) “Say No to Smoking”

B) “Smoking Kills”

C) “Stopping smoking improves your brain health”

D) “Healthy lungs, happy life”

Ans: C – “Stopping smoking improves your brain health”

Explanation: The theme for No Smoking Day 2023 is “Stopping smoking improves your brain health”. The day is observed to help those who wish to quit smoking and to raise awareness about the implications of smoking on an individual’s health.

6. Where was the 5th ASEAN-India Business Summit held?

A) New Delhi

B) Kuala Lumpur

C) Bangkok

D) Singapore

Ans: B – Kuala Lumpur

Explanation: The 5th ASEAN-India Business Summit was held in Kuala Lumpur on March 6, 2023. Speakers and participants from ASEAN and India convened to discuss how business linkages, connectivity, and supply chain resilience can be enhanced through deeper ASEAN-India cooperation.

7. Who is Savlon’s world’s first Hand Ambassador?

A) Sachin Tendulkar

B) Virat Kohli

C) MS Dhoni

D) Rohit Sharma

Ans: A – Sachin Tendulkar

Explanation: Savlon, a popular hygiene brand, has appointed Sachin Tendulkar as its world’s first ‘Hand Ambassador’ for its Swasth India Mission. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of hand hygiene, and Sachin Tendulkar’s hand will feature prominently in a series of films as the main protagonist.

8. Who presented the 8th National Photography awards in New Delhi?

A) Prime Minister Narendra Modi

B) Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr. L. Murugan

C) Minister of Culture G. Kishan Reddy

D) Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai

Ans: B – Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr L. Murugan

Explanation: The 8th National Photography awards were presented by the Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr. L. Murugan in New Delhi. The awards were presented in two categories – Professional and Amateur – with a total of thirteen awards given out during the ceremony.