171. Luxor Writing Instruments Pvt Ltd has appointed whom as its latest brand ambassador?

1. Mary Kom
2. Madhuri Dixit
3. Virat Kohli
4. Saina Nehwal
5. Ayushman Khurrana

Option “3” is correct.
Luxor Writing Instruments Pvt Ltd, a stationery manufacturer, has appointed renowned cricketer Virat Kohli as its latest brand ambassador.
172. The Africa-India Field Training Exercise (AFINDEX-2023) has begun with the participation of 100 participants from 23 African countries. At which place AFINDEX-2023 was held?

1. Chennai
2. Chandigarh
3. Ladakh
4. Visakhapatnam
5. Pune

Option “5” is correct.
Africa-India field training exercises AFINDEX-23 to be held in Pune.
The exercise aims to improve interoperability and operational readiness for UN peacekeeping missions and focuses on Humanitarian Mine Action and Peace Keeping Operations.
173. According to data published by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, India’s retail inflation slows down to how much percent?

1. 7.12%
2. 4.95%
3. 5.72%
4. 6.44%
5. 3.93%

Option “4” is correct.
India’s retail inflation for February slows down to 6.44 percent as against 6.52 percent in January 2023, according to data published by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
174. Recently, the United Nations Least Developed Countries (LDC) Summit concluded in Doha, Qatar. Which of the nation graduate from the UN list of Least Developed Countries at this summit?

1. India
2. Ghana
3. Somalia
4. Bhutan
5. Maldives

Option “4” is correct.
Recently, at the United Nations Least Developed Countries (LDC) Summit that concluded on March 9 in Doha, Qatar, the landlocked Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan will no longer be on the list of LDCs and will become only the seventh country to graduate from the list.
175. Which bank offers Ecosystem Banking for Indian Startups to cater to all banking needs of startups across their various life stages?

1. ICICI Bank
2. DCB Bank
3. Bandhan Bank
4. Axis Bank
5. Bank of Baroda

Option “1” is correct.
ICICI Bank announced that it offering a comprehensive bouquet of digital and physical solutions to cater to all banking needs of startups across their various life stages.
As part of the ‘Startup Ecosystem Banking,’ the Bank has put in place a dedicated team for startups that serves them through an extensive network of branches.
176. The Research, Education, and Training Outreach (REACHOUT) scheme is a program launched by the Indian government to promote research, education, and training in the country. Which Indian ministry has initiated the REACHOUT scheme?

1. Ministry of Skill Empowerment and Development
2. Ministry of Earth Sciences
3. Ministry of Education
4. Ministry of Science and Technology
5. Ministry of Women and Child development

Option “2” is correct.
The Indian Ministry of Earth Sciences has initiated the REACHOUT Scheme to advance research, education, and training in the realm of Earth Sciences.
The program aims to encourage collaboration between academic institutions, industry, and government to improve the quality of education and research in India.
177. According to the data shared by the Ministry of Education, Bihar (61.8 %) has the lowest literacy. Which Indian state has the highest literacy rate in India?

1. Karnataka
2. Lakshadweep
3. Gujarat
4. Kerala
5. Tamil Nadu

Option “4” is correct.
Kerala has the highest literacy rate in India at 94%, followed by Lakshadweep at 91.85% and Mizoram at 91.33%.
The literacy rate in rural India is 67.77 percent as compared to 84.11 percent in urban India.
178. The International Ayurvet conclave is hosted with a theme on “Veterinary and Ayurveda”. Where the International Ayurvet Conclave was held?

1. Bangalore
2. Kolkata
3. Hyderabad
4. Haridwar
5. Ranchi

Option “4” is correct.
International Ayurvet conclave on ‘Veterinary and Ayurveda’ inaugurated at Haridwar.
The event, which began on March 17, was inaugurated by Sanjiv Baliyan, the Union Minister of State for Animal Husbandry, Dairying, and Fisheries.
179. World Oral Health Day is observed globally every year on which of the day with the primary objective of increasing awareness about the significance of oral health?

1. March 18
2. March 20
3. March 19
4. March 21
5. March 22

Option “2” is correct.
World Oral Health Day is observed globally every year on March 20, with the primary objective of increasing awareness about the significance of oral health.
The theme for 2023 is ‘Be Proud of Your Mouth,’ which is the same theme used for the past three years.
180. March 21st is observed as International Day of Forests or World Forestry Day worldwide to increase awareness about the importance of forests, woodlands, and trees in our lives. What is the theme of World Forestry Day 2023?

1. Forest restoration
2. Forests and Sustainable Production and Consumption
3. Forests and health
4. Forest and Biodiversity: Too precious to lose
5. Forests and Education

Option “3” is correct.
The International Day of Forests for 2023 has adopted the theme of “Forests and health” to emphasize the interdependence between the existence of forests and our well-being.
It is important to understand the value, significance, and contributions of the forests to balancing the life cycle on earth.

28 thoughts on “March Monthly Current Affairs 2023”

  1. I don’t think the title of your article matches the content lol. Just kidding, mainly because I had some doubts after reading the article.

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