Current Affairs 27 March 2024

Ruby Thakur
March 27, 2024
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Current Affairs 27 March 2024

Francis Scott Key Bridge

In the US a major portion of Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being struck by a container ship in Baltimore.
The Baltimore city fire department officials described the collapse of the Bridge as a “mass casualty multi agency incident’.

The conditions were unsafe for rescuers due to freezing conditions and limited visibility.
The rescue workers are searching for around 20 people and multiple vehicles are believed to have fallen into river. The ship caught fire and appeared to sink after hitting the bridge.

S Jaishankar Meets Singapore Prime Minister

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar called on Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
During the meeting, both the leaders exchanged views on the Indo-Pacific and West Asia.

Dr Jaishankar said, his positive sentiments on India’s relationship have always been a source of strength for our ties. He said, India valued the Singapore Prime Minister’s perspectives on the current state of the world.
Dr Jaishankar is on a three-day visit to Singapore. Earlier, the External Affairs Minister also met the Foreign Affairs Minister of Singapore Vivian Balakrishnan. During the meeting, they reviewed the progress of India and Singapore’s bilateral cooperation.

Guinness World Record

India made history by making a Guinness World record with participation of 128 players, on The World Kabaddi Day. The history was written at Tau Devi Lal Indoor Stadium of Panchkula in Haryana.

An MOU recently signed between Holistic International Pravasi Sports Association (HIPSA) and the Government of Haryana, for the promotion of Kabaddi, globally, was one of the main reasons to choose India as a venue and Haryana in particular, for the event.

While Guinness had set the record benchmark for 84 players to break the record, the organizers had challenged the record, with an attempt for 154 players.
The record was finally broken with a participation of 128 players as declared by the Guinness adjudicator, Mr Swapnil Dangarikar.
The Guinness team presented the Guinness World record certificate to the Governor of Haryana Bandaru Dattatreya who was the Chief Guest at the event.

Philippines Summons China’s Envoy

The Philippines has summoned China’s envoy to protest against aggressive actions in the South China Sea at the weekend, as Manila’s defence minister dared Beijing to bolster its vast sovereignty claims by taking them to international arbitration.

The foreign ministry accused China’s coastguard of using the water cannon against a civilian boat supplying troops on Saturday at the Second Thomas Shoal, which it said damaged the boat and injured some crew.
The Philippines foreign ministry said in a statement that China’s continued interference with the Philippines’ routine and lawful activities in its own exclusive economic zone (EEZ) is unacceptable.

Prof Jayant Murthy

The International Astronomical Union (IAU), a global organization responsible for naming celestial objects, has bestowed a rare honour upon an Indian scientist.
Professor Jayant Murthy, an esteemed astrophysicist, has been recognized for his remarkable contributions to the field by having an asteroid named after him – (215884) Jayantmurthy.

Originally discovered in 2005 by MW Buie at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona, USA, and previously known as 2005 EX296, this asteroid orbits the Sun between Mars and Jupiter every 3.3 years. Its new name, (215884) Jayantmurthy, will forever carry the rich legacy of the Indian scientist.

Phool Bahadur

Dibrugarh University International Literary Festival witnessed the launch of a remarkable literary work – the English translation of the first Magahi novel, ‘Phool Bahadur’. The translation was done by Abhay K, a renowned writer from Nalanda, Bihar.

‘Phool Bahadur’ was originally written by Jayanath Pati and published in 1928. Despite being the first Magahi novel, it failed to gain much popularity among readers initially.
However, it has now been rediscovered and is gaining fame thanks to Abhay K’s English translation. The translator stumbled upon this literary gem while editing ‘The Book of Bihari Literature’.

Published by Penguin Random House India, ‘Phool Bahadur’ is a delightful novel set in the town of Biharsharif in Nalanda district of Bihar.
The story revolves around the ambitious Mukhtar Samlal, and explores the harmonious yet exploitative relationships between a Nawab, a courtesan, and a circle officer. Each character tries to manipulate the others, with Mukhtar’s sole goal being to acquire the title of Rai Bahadur.

India’s Oldest Temple

The Archaeological Survey Of India (ASI) Is Conducting Excavations At Two Mounds In Nachne Village, Located In The Panna District Of Madhya Pradesh.
The Goal Of These Excavations Is To Uncover What Could Potentially Be The Oldest Temple In India.
The Excavation Sites Are Situated Just 30 Meters Away From Two Ancient Temples – A Gupta-era Parvati Temple And The Chaumukh Nath Temple Built By The Kalachuri Dynasty.

These Temples, Known As The Nachna Hindu Temples, Are Among The Earliest Surviving Stone Temples In Central India, Alongside Those Found In Bhumara And Deogarh.
While The Exact Date Of The Nachna Temples Is Uncertain, Their Architectural Style Is Comparable To Structures From The 5th Or 6th-century Gupta Empire Era.
The Chaturmukh Temple, Specifically, Dates Back To The 9th Century And Reflects The North Indian Style Of Hindu Temple Architecture.
Madhya Pradesh Is Home To Several Ancient Temples, Including The ‘Sanchi 17’, A Gupta-period Shrine Considered To Be The Oldest Complete Surviving Temple In India To Date, Dating Back To The 5th Century CE.

Temple No. 17 At Sanchi Serves As A Prime Example Of The Simplicity And Grandeur Of The Gupta Period.
This Stunning Temple Features A Modest, Flat-roofed Sanctum With A Porch Boasting Four Front Pillars. The Sanctum’s Ceiling Is Slightly Higher Than The Portico’s Roof. While The Interior And Exterior Remain Unadorned, The Pillars Are Exquisitely Carved With Inverted Lotuses, And The Capital Supporting The Roof Features Small Lions.
As One Of The Earliest Examples Of Temple Architecture In India, Temple No. 17 Holds Great Historical Significance.

Neighboring Temple No. 18 Is Believed To Have Been A Stone-and-brick Temple From The 2nd Century CE, But Little Of Its Original Structure Remains.
Although It Dwarfs Temple No. 17 In Size, Much Of Its Structure Has Been Lost, With Only The Foundation And A Handful Of Pillars Remaining.
This Chaitya Temple Boasted A Horseshoe-shaped Plan And Is Thought To Have Housed A Stupa Within Its Walls. The Excavations In Nachne Village Hold The Potential To Uncover Invaluable Insights Into India’s Ancient Architectural And Cultural Heritage, Further Enriching Our Understanding Of The Country’s Rich History.

Australian Football League

Manipur is known as a Sports Power House of India despite being a small State in size and population.
The State has a huge potential in Sports. Among the various disciplines of Sports, Manipur has an excellent record in the field of football.
The woman footballer Bala Devi from Manipur is already known for playing for the Scottish Women’s Premier League Club- Ranger FC.

The Union Minister Kiren Rijiju even named Bala Devi, the Pride of India Football. Now another woman footballer from Manipur, Elangbam Panthoi Chanu from Keirakhas set a record by becoming a footballer in the international arena.
The people of Manipur are still celebrating dominance in northeastern sports by clinching the title of overall champion in the recently concluded 3rd North East Games held in Nagaland.
Another woman footballer from Manipur added a feather by becoming the first Indian footballer to play in the Australian League.
The woman footballer Elangbam Panthoi Chanu from Keirak, a small village in the Kakching district of Manipur is the current goalkeeper for the Indian National Team.

She is going to be the first Indian footballer to play professionally in Australia. Footballer Panthoi will represent Metro United WFC in the South Australia Women’s National Premier League.
After the record set by Manipur woman footballer Bala Devi in the international arena, another footballer Panthoi from the State has become a role model for aspiring footballers, especially young girls in Manipur. Moreover, the footballer has become a hope for countless young athletes across the country.

Current Affairs 27 March Question

Francis Scott Key Bridge Which Recently Collapsed Located In
A. USA
B. UK
C. Australia
D. Russia
ANSWER: A
Name Seen In News Prof Jayant Murthy Is
A. Astronaut
B. Astrophysicist
C. Singer
D. Dancer
ANSWER: B
Elangbam Panthoi Chanu Seen In News Is Related To
A. Tennis
B. Football
C. Cricket
D. Badminton
ANSWER: B
Which Country Announced A Ban On Disposable E-cigarettes Or Vapes
A. Australia
B. New Zealand
C. Poland
D. Indonesia
ANSWER: B
Order Of Druk Gyalpo’ Award Is Highest Civilian Honour Award Of Which
Country
A. Bhutan
B. Nepal
C. Myanmar
D. Bangladesh
ANSWER: A
Which Ministry Notified PIB’s Fact Check Unit Under IT Rules 2021
A. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
B. Ministry of Communications
C. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
D. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
ANSWER: C
Dachigam National Park Is Located In Which State/UT
A. Jammu and Kashmir
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Gujarat
ANSWER: A
Gulaal Gota Is A Traditional Festival Of Which City
A. Jaipur, Rajasthan
B. Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
C. Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
D. Surat, Gujarat
ANSWER: A
Where Were The First Foreign Office Consultations Between India And
Mauritania Organized
A. New Delhi
B. Nouadhibou
C. Nouakchott
D. Chennai
ANSWER: C
Which Country Recently Performed The First Transplant Of A Genetically
Modified Kidney From A Pig Into A Living Human
A. US
B. UK
C. India
D. Russia
ANSWER: A
Who Received ‘Maharashtra Bhushan Award 2024’ For Contributions To The
Field Of Regenerative Medicine
A. Pradeep Mahajan
B. Ashok Saraf
C. Babasaheb Purandare
D. Anil Kakodkar
ANSWER: A
Which Country Become 97th Member To Ratify International Solar Alliance
A. Iran
B. Egypt
C. Panama
D. Singapore
ANSWER: C
Which State Became The First State In India To Declare Man-animal Conflict A
State-specific Disaster
A. Gujarat
B. Kerala
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu
ANSWER: B
Aghanashini Estuary Is Located In Which State
A. Maharashtra
B. Kerala
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Karnataka
ANSWER: D
Which Organization Published A First National Report On AMR Surveillance In
India’s Fisheries, Livestock Sectors For 2019-22
A. WHO
B. FAO
C. UNESCO
D. UNEP
ANSWER: B
Shipra River Is Located On The Banks Of Which City
A. Ujjain
B. Varanasi
C. Mathura
D. Vadodara
ANSWER: A
What Is The Theme Of World TB Day 2024
A. Invest to End TB. Save Lives
B. Yes! We Can End TB!
C. The Clock is Ticking
D. Wanted: Leaders for a TB-free World
ANSWER: B
What Is The Theme For World Meteorological Day 2024
A. At The Frontline Of Climate Action
B. Early Warning And Early Action
C. The Ocean, Our Climate And Weather
D. Climate And Water
ANSWER: A
Global E-waste Monitor 2024 Report Is Released By
A. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
B. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
C. United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
D. World Bank
ANSWER: C
Who Is Poised To Become Ireland’s Youngest Prime Minister At The Age Of 37
A. Leo Varadkar
B. Simon Harris
C. Micheal Martin
D. Mary Lou McDonald
ANSWER: B