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1
When is the World Wildlife Day observed every year?
The World Wildlife Day is observed every year on 3 March.
The theme for 2019 is 'Life below water: for people and planet'.
The aim of the day is to celebrate and raise awareness of the world's
wild fauna and flora.
On this day, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered
Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was adopted.
2
Which of the following has signed a loan agreement of US$455 million with
the Government of India to finance the Andhra Pradesh Rural Roads
Project?
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the government of
India signed a loan agreement of US$455 million to finance the Andhra
Pradesh Rural Roads Project.
NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and Adobe signed a
Statement of Intent (SOI) on 27 February 2019.
Adobe will adopt 100 schools under Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL)
initiative.
Adobe will implement its Digital Disha Program in ATLs , under which
free licenses of Adobe Spark premium shall be offered to ATLs.
4
Who was conferred with the prestigious 'Missile Systems Award 2019' for
his leadership role in the Indian missile programmes?
DRDO Chief G Satheesh Reddy was conferred with the prestigious
'Missile Systems Award 2019' for his leadership role in the Indian
missile programmes.
The award was conferred by American Institute of Aeronautics and
Astronautics.
The award recognises excellence in developing or implementing
missile systems technology, and for inspired leadership of missile
systems programs.
5
Where was National workshop on Preparedness, Mitigation and
Management of Heat Wave conducted on 27 and 28 February 2019?
A National workshop on Preparedness, Mitigation and Management
of Heat Wave was conducted in Nagpur on 27 and 28 February 2019.
It was conducted by National Disaster Management Authority
(NDMA) and the Government of Maharashtra.
The workshop aims to sensitise States on the need of preparing and
implementing specific Heat Action Plans in line with NDMA’s national
guidelines on Heat Wave.
6
Which bank appointed LIC's Chairman and Managing Director Hemant
Bhargava as its Non-Executive and Non-Whole time Chairman for 3 years
on 26 February 2019?
IDBI Bank appointed LIC's Chairman and Managing Director
Hemant Bhargava as its Non-Executive and Non-Whole time Chairman for
three years on 26 February 2019.
7
Who won the presidential elections of Senegal on 28 February 2019?
On 28 February 2019, Senegal's President Macky Sall won a second
term of five years.
He got 58% of the vote in the poll in which he faced four candidates
from other parties.
He was first elected as President of Senegal in 2012.
Senegal is a African country and its capital is Dakar and currency is
West African CFA Franc.
Roger Federer won the Dubai Tennis Open for the 8th time on 2
March 2019.
He defeated Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final match.
With this win, he claimed the 100th title of his remarkable career.
He become the second male player to win 100 singles titles after
American Jimmy Connors, who won 109 titles.
9
Where did PM Narendra Modi inaugurate a Kalashnikov rifles
manufacturing facility on 3 March 2019?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a Kalashnikov rifles
manufacturing facility at Amethi in Uttar Pradesh on 3 March 2019.
The facility has been set up by Indo-Russia Rifles Pvt Ltd.
Indo-Russia Rifles Pvt Ltd is a joint venture between India's Ordnance
factory and a Russian firm.
The facility will produce the last series of Kalashnikov rifles in the
Korwa Ordnance Factory.
10
Recently, who has been honoured with the ‘Freedom of the City Of London' award?
The State Bank of India’s UK Chief Mr Sanjiv Chadha has been honoured with the
‘Freedom of the City Of London’.
The award was given by the city of London Corporation in recognition of his
contribution to promoting bilateral relations.
The previous Indian recipient of the honour is Jawaharlal Nehru, the first PM of
India. Other recipients include author JK Rowling and actor Dame Judi Dench.
