Daily Current Affairs 20 and 21 March 2024

1.		With whom has Axis Mutual Fund partnered for an AI-generated learning program?

Noise

Mastercard

Enparadigm

DBS Bank India

2.		Who has been appointed as the in-charge Governor of Telangana following the resignation of Tamilisai Soundararajan?

CP Radhakrishnan

Tamilisai Soundararajan

Sanjay Mukherjee

Vivek Sahay

3.		What is the significance of World Forestry Day?

To celebrate the beauty of forests and trees

To promote awareness about deforestation

To encourage efforts for conservation and sustainable management of forests

To highlight the importance of wildlife conservation

4.		Who has been appointed as the new Indian Ambassador to Russia?

Vinay Kumar

Kumar Venkatasubramanian

Arvind Kapil

Sanjay Mukherjee

5.		Which organization has achieved the status of Miniratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE)?

NIXI

DBS Bank India

GRID-INDIA

MeitY

6.		What is the significance of World Down Syndrome Day?

To raise awareness about a genetic condition affecting physical and mental abilities

To promote research on rare genetic disorders

To advocate for the rights and inclusion of individuals with disabilities

To celebrate the achievements of individuals with Down Syndrome

7.		What is the theme of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in 2024?

“A Decade of Recognition, Justice, and Development: Implementation of the International Decade for People of African Descent”

“Standing on the Shoulders of Giants”

“Decade for Action: Let's Make Every Day World Poetry Day”

“Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet”

8.		What is the focus of World Oral Health Day?

Promoting dental hygiene and regular check-ups

Advocating for access to affordable dental care

Raising awareness about oral diseases and their prevention

Highlighting the importance of oral health in overall well-being

9.		Which two banks have faced penalties imposed by RBI for non-compliance with directives on 'Interest Rate on Advances'?

Axis Bank and HDFC Bank

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank and DCB Bank

ICICI Bank and State Bank of India

Punjab National Bank and Canara Bank

10.		Who won the Indian Wells ATP tournament final defeating Daniil Medvedev?

Novak Djokovic

Carlos Alcaraz

Rafael Nadal

Roger Federer