March 2023 Questions and Answers
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Q11
Which Indian bank introduced the country's first Digital Rupee retail payment system?
Answer: Option B
Explanation: HDFC Bank adopted the CBDC for retail-level digital rupee transactions.
Q12
Which ministry introduced the "Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO)" pilot project?
Answer: Option B
Explanation: MeitY launched ERSO to boost India's electronics repair and recycling ecosystem.
Q13
Who became Nepal's President in March 2023?
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Ram Chandra Paudel, a senior Nepali Congress leader, was elected President.
Q14
Which team won the 2023 Santosh Trophy football tournament?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Karnataka won after a 54-year gap by defeating Meghalaya in the final.
Q15
Name the Indian-American awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation 2023 by US President Joe Biden.
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Material scientist Subra Suresh received the prestigious US National Medal for innovation.
Q16
Which country signed a historic peace deal with Iran brokered by China in March 2023?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Saudi Arabia and Iran restored diplomatic relations through Chinese mediation.
Q17
Who became the new CEO and MD of Hindustan Unilever in March 2023?
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Rohit Jawa succeeded Sanjiv Mehta as CEO & MD effective June 2023.
Q18
India held its first Maritime Partnership Exercise with which country in March 2023?
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The Indian and Bahraini navies carried out the first-ever MPX in March 2023.
Q19
What is the name of India's first hybrid rocket launched by a private startup in March 2023?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Chennai-based Space Zone India developed and launched "Vajra" hybrid rocket.
Q20
Which Indian state launched the "Family ID" digital database scheme?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The UP government introduced Family ID to integrate welfare schemes digitally.