8-9 March 2023 – Daily Current Affairs for UPSC
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8-9th March 2023 – Daily Current Affairs Questions for UPSC Prelims Exams
GS Team published here 8-9 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.
Scientists have recently confirmed the existence of which layer in the Earth’s core?
A. First Layer
B. Second Layer
C. Fouth Layer
D. Fifth Layer
Ans: Fifth Layer
Note:-
Since the time of human history, attempts have been made to understand the mysteries of the Earth’s geology. Recently, a team of researchers from the Australian National University has provided new information about the deepest parts of the Earth’s inner core. They have revealed the existence of a fifth layer which is made up of iron and nickel. This material joins the rest of the inner core.
Through this discovery, the researchers studied the seismic waves generated by earthquakes that enter and pass through the Earth’s inner core. According to them, this separate layer exists inside the earth which is known as the innermost core. The existence of this layer was previously suspected, but this discovery dispels this incredible doubt.
Which of the following life insurance has appointed Pankaj Gupta as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer?
A. SBI Insurance
B. ICICI Insurance
C. BOI Insurance
D. Pramerica Life Insurance Limited
Ans: Pramerica Life Insurance Limited
Note:-
Pramerica Life Insurance Limited has appointed Pankaj Gupta as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. It is one of the leading life insurance companies in India. Gupta will be responsible for driving transformation-led strategic development. He is earlier associated with HDFC Life where he was working as Group Head.
Pankaj Gupta will replace Kalpana Sampat as the new Managing Director of Pramerica Life Insurance. His appointment has been approved by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) and the board of Pramerica Life Insurance. This appointment will be an opportunity for him to face new challenges.
On which state highway has the “world’s first” bamboo crash barrier been installed recently?
A. Delhi
B. Kolkata
C. Kerala
D. Maharashtra
Answer: Maharashtra
Note:-
The world’s first 200 meter tall bamboo crash barrier has been installed on the highway connecting Chandrapur and Yavatmal districts of Maharashtra. The bamboo crash barrier named ‘Bahu Balli’ was ‘rigorously tested’ at various government institutes such as the National Automotive Test Tracks (NATRX) at Pithampur, Indore. In addition it was rated as Class 1 during the fire rating test by the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) at Roorkee and has also been recognized by the Indian Roads Congress.
Bamboo crash barrier prevents road accidents in an effective manner. Installing it on the highway, where almost every second accident is between a car and a truck, would be very useful. One of the main advantages of bamboo crash barrier is that it has a recycling value of 50-70 percent
Which racing driver has won the season opening Bahrain Grand Prix 2023?
A. Virat Kohli
B. Luis Hemilton
C. Lionel Messi
D. Max Verstappen
Ans: Max Verstappen
Note:-
Max Verstappen continued his fine form by winning the Bahrain Grand Prix. It was his first experience of winning in Bahrain and also his first experience of winning in Formula One. Also, he started from pole position and remained on top till the last fat line. He was very happy with this victory and the fans were also very excited.
Sergio Pérez finished second, taking his car to a 1-2 finish. He was pleased with the victory but was also concerned that his teammate Checo Perez was too far behind. Fernando Alonso finished 99th of his career. He was giving a great performance for his team.
Which Indian weightlifter has won the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year for 2022?
A. Virender Singh
B. Ajay Singh
C. Dutti Chandra
D. Mirabai Chanu
Answer: Mirabai Chanu
Note:-
Tokyo Olympic Games silver medalist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has won the ‘BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year’ award for 2022 after public voting. It is a great achievement that she has achieved. Earlier also Mirabai had won this award in 2021. She has become the first athlete to win the award twice.
The BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year Award was instituted in 2019 to celebrate women sportspersons in India who have made a mark on the world stage. The award honors the achievements of women sportspersons around the world. This award is given in different categories of different sports. India’s Mirabai Chanu has achieved this feat with her talent and hard work.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan has recently launched the “Laadli Bahna” scheme in which state?
A. Kerala
B. Punjab
C. Bihar
D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Madhya Pradesh
Note:-
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has unveiled the “Laadli Bahna” scheme in Madhya Pradesh. Under this scheme, eligible women will get a support of Rs 1,000 every month. Through this scheme, women will get financial help which will help them to use for their education and course.
Ladli Bahna Yojana mainly aims to improve the status of women. For this scheme, women will get a chance to increase their fame and self-respect
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