22 March 2023 – Daily Current Affairs for UPSC Exams
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22st March 2023 – Daily Current Affairs Questions for UPSC Prelims Exams
GS Team published here 22 March 2023 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims Exams. These will be helpful for the upcoming UPSC All exams. These current affairs make daily analysis and related India, World, Technology, and all govt news.
Anup Bagchi has been appointed as the MD & CEO of Prudential Life
Ans: ICICI Prudential Life
Note:-
- NS Kannan, the current MD and CEO of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, will retire in June 2023
- He will be succeeded by Anup Bagchi
- Bagchi will serve as the Director General and CEO for a period of five years from June 19, 2023
- He will get the appointment after getting approval from the insurance regulator
- Bagchi has been appointed as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer with effect from May 1, 2023
- The appointment has been approved based on the recommendation of the ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Board Nomination and Remuneration Committee
Which Chief of Army Staff General has organized a workshop on ‘Human Factors Engineering in Military Platforms’ in New Delhi
Answer: Anil Chauhan
Note:-
- Workshop Name: Human Factors Engineering in Military Platforms
- Workshop organized by: Defense Institute of Physics and Allied Sciences (DIPAS) located in Delhi of Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
- Objective of the workshop: To establish a scientific embedding policy framework and practice of Human Factors Engineering (HFE) in the defense sector, which will contribute to the goal of Aatmanirbhar Bharat
- The workshop was of two days
- The workshop was inaugurated by General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defense Staff
India and which country have inaugurated the exhibition ‘Geoffrey Bawa’ in New Delhi
Answer: Sri Lanka
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- India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar inaugurated the exhibition titled “Geoffrey Bawa: Being There” at the National Gallery of Modern Art
- The exhibition is a joint collaboration between the National Gallery of Modern Art Delhi, India, the High Commission of Sri Lanka in Delhi and the Geoffrey Bawa Trust
- The exhibition showcases the architectural works of renowned Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa
- Bawa’s distinctive architectural style, which blends modernity with traditional elements, is much admired
- He designed many prominent buildings in Sri Lanka, with the Sri Lankan Parliament being one of his most spectacular works
- Bawa’s architectural designs also influenced many iconic buildings in India
- His unique style has exerted a significant influence on modern architecture in Sri Lanka and beyond,
Which country has topped the list of 10 happiest countries in the world for the year 2023
Answer: Finland
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- Finland is the happiest country in the world
- This is the sixth year in a row
- The list of 10 happiest countries in the world has been released
- Researchers track six key steps to measure people’s happiness
- Some of these steps are: social support, wealth, health, independence, charity, and absence of corruption
- The survey found that, despite some significant crises, general life satisfaction is similar to pre-pandemic levels
Which Indian industrialist has been appointed to the ‘Order of Australia’ for distinguished service
Ans: Mr. Ratan Tata
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- The Governor General of Australia has appointed Ratan Tata to the ‘Order of Australia’ for his services to Australia-India relations, particularly trade, investment and philanthropy
- Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus and former Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata has a net worth of Rs 3800 crore
- The Tata Family Trust provides opportunities for Indian students to study in Australia through scholarships, deepening people-to-people and economic ties and creating opportunities in Australia’s education sector
- The Governor General’s Office has reported that he deserves formal national recognition with the appointment as an Honorary Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia