Current Affairs Questions and Answers - March 13, 2015

ANSWER: D. Norway.

The linkages between climatic variations in the polar region and the Indian monsoon are also a part of the study. India is maintaining a research base called Himadri in the Arctic.

ANSWER: C. Pharma Jan Samadhan Scheme.

It is a web-enabled system created by National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA). It will serve as a robust E-governance tool for protection of interests of consumers through effective implementation of the price of drugs. This pharmacy-literacy initiative would create an awareness among the people and would act as a deterrent against black-marketing, spurious medicines and inflated cost of drugs.

ANSWER: A. Sri Lanka.

The rail line is already proving to be the lifeline for the Tamil people of North Sri Lanka by providing them cheap and fast connectivity to the capital. The last station to be connected on the route will be Thalaimannar, which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Sri Lanka visit that starts from 13th Mar’15.

ANSWER: C. Odisha.

On the first day, over 10,000 female turtles have laid eggs in the over 3-km-long sandy beach from Gokharakuda to Podampeta. The mass nesting of the Olive Ridley was followed by the sporadic nesting in the rookery, considered as the second largest after Gahiramatha. Besides the river Rushikulya mouth and Gahiramatha, the Devi river mouth in Odisha coast is also the famous mass nesting sites for the Olive Ridley.

ANSWER: D. West Bengal.

The State Government has also decided to introduce roof top solar power system particularly for high rise buildings. The government is also considering providing subsidy to the solar power user to encourage the use of Green Energy.

ANSWER: B. Shillong.

The three-day film festival will include interactive session and panel discussions with eminent film makers.

ANSWER: D. Chhattisgarh.

Chief Minister said that the Special Courts Bill 2015 will ensure prompt disposal of corruption cases against all those who draw salaries or any other money through treasuries-ministers, peoples’ representatives, all officers and employees including of state judicial services.

ANSWER: A. Chandigarh.

The Ayurveda Congress is being held in north India for the first time. About 3, 000 delegates from all over the country, BRIC and SAARC nations are participating in the Congress.

ANSWER: A. 5.37%.

It increased due to higher prices of food items, including vegetables. According to official data, food inflation rose to 6.79 per cent in February this year, from 6.06 per cent in January. Inflation in vegetables rose to 13%, and in pulses and products to 10.61% during the month under review. Inflation in rural areas stood at 5.79 per cent, and in urban areas at 4.95 per cent in February.

ANSWER: C. Karnataka.

Karnataka defeated Tamil Nadu by an innings and 217 runs on the last day of the final match at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.

ANSWER: B. Second.

Saina had become the first Indian women to reach All England Final, which she eventually lost to World champion Carolina Marin of Spain in three sets. Before All England championship, Saina was ranked no.4 in the World.

ANSWER: C. Barracuda.

It was handed over to Mauritius in December 2014 but was commissioned by Indian Prime Narendra Modi on his state visit to Mauritius.