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March 2019 Week 3 CA Q/A PDF www.aspirantszone.com A2Z CA Q/A PDF for upcoming exams March 2019 - Week 3 www.aspirantszone.com 1 www.aspirantszone.com | Like us on Facebook March 2019 Week 3 CA Q/A PDF www.aspirantszone.com Q1. What is the theme of this year’s World Sleep Day? Answer: Healthy Sleep, Healthy Ageing Explanation: World Sleep Day is observed on March 15.The theme is “Healthy Sleep, Healthy Ageing”. Q2. Which state won Syed Mustaq Ali Trophy at the Holkar Stadium in Indore? Answer: Karnataka Explanation: Karnataka defeated Maharashtra to win their maiden Syed Mustaq Ali Trophy at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. Q3. Who won the gold medal in the women’s discus throw event at the Federation Cup in Patiala? Answer: Wrestler Explanation: In Athletics, Kamalpreet kaur grabbed the spotlight by winning a gold medal in he women’s discus throw event. Q4. Which country will host the U-17 Women’s World Cup (Football) in 2020? Answer: India Explanation: India will host the U-17 Women’s World Cup in 2020, International Football Federation President Gianni Infantino said. Q5. Which insurance company announced the launch of “Wings”, a specially designed mentorship program to empower the female workforce? Answer: Aviva Life Insurance Explanation: Aviva Life Insurance has announced the launch of “Wings”, a specially designed mentorship program to empower the female workforce. Q6. Which bank got approval to acquire Gruh Finance? Answer: Bandhan Bank Explanation: Bandhan bank said it has received no objection from the RBI for the proposed acquisition of Gruh Finance. Q7. The 4th session of the UN Environment Assembly took place in which country? Answer: Kenya Explanation: The 4th session of the UN Environment Assembly took place in Nairobi,Kenya, as agreed during UNEA-3 in December 2017. Q8. Recently, Coorg Arabica Coffee was given GI tag. It is grown in which state? Answer: Karnataka Explanation: Geographical Indication(GI) tags have been granted to Coorg Arabica Coffee, Wayaanad Robusta Coffee, Chikmagalur Arabica Coffee, Araku Valley Arabica Coffee and Bababudangiris Arabica Coffee, by GI Registry. Q9. The Election Commission launched which application that will help poll observers to submit reports timely? Answer: Observers App Explanation: The Election Commission launched a mobile application that will help poll observers to submit reports timely. Over 1800 IAS, IPS and IRS officials, officials of Central services will be deployed as observers in the upcoming Lok Sabha election 2019 and State Assembly elections. 2 www.aspirantszone.com | Like us on Facebook March 2019 Week 3 CA Q/A PDF www.aspirantszone.com Q10. The two day national convention of war Decorated India held in which city/UT? Answer: Chandigarh Explanation: The two day national convention of war Decorated India began at the Manekshaw Auditorium in Chandimandir, the HQ of the Western Command in Chandigarh. Q11. Recently, Manohar Parrikar passed away. He was the former CM of which state? Answer: Goa Explanation: Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar passed away in after a prolonged illness. He was 63. He was diagnosed with a pancreatic ailment in February last year. Q12. Which country hosted the first BRICS’s Sherpa Meeting? Answer: Brazil Explanation: The first BRICS Sherpa meeting under the Presidency of Brazil concluded at Curitiba in Brazil. Q13. Which cyclone recently hit the port city of Beira? Answer: One Delhi Explanation: Cyclone Idai, which is carrying heavy rains and winds of up to 177 km/h (106 mph), made landfall at the port city of Beira. Q14. Which player have topped the ICC ODI Player Rankings (Batsman) released recently? Answer: Virat Kohli Explanation: Indian captain Virat Kohli and fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah have retained their respective number one positions in the ICC ODI Player rankings. Q15. Who was presented with BusinessLine Changemaker of the Year Award? Answer: Arun Jaitley Explanation: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh presented the BusinessLine Changemaker of the Year Award to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley over successful implementation of the GST. Jaitley received the award on behalf of the GST Council. Q16. Who has bagged the first prize of DD Mahila Kisan award for 2018-19? Answer: Swati Shingade Explanation: Swati Shingade of Pune, Maharashtra has bagged the first prize of DD Mahila Kisan award for 2018- 19. Q17. What is the theme of this year’s Global Recycling Day 2019? Answer: Recycling into the Future Explanation: The Global Recycling Foundation has announced the second annual Global recycling Day will feature a “recycling into the Future” theme. Q18. Recently, Chinmoy Roy passed away. He was related to which field? Answer: Actor Explanation: Veteran Bengali actor Chinmoy Roy has passed away. He was 79. Q19. Recently, Ritu Beri has been appointed as the Cultural and Tourism Ambassador of which country in India? Answer: Uzbekistan Explanation: Indian fashion designer Ritu Beri has been appointed as the Cultural and Tourism Ambassador of Uzbekistan in India by the Ministry of Tourism of Uzbekistan. 3 www.aspirantszone.com | Like us on Facebook March 2019 Week 3 CA Q/A PDF www.aspirantszone.com Q20. Who is all set to become the first Lokpal of India? Answer: Pinaki Chandra Ghose Explanation: Former Supreme Court judge, Pianki Chandra Ghose,is all set to become the first Lokpal of India. Q21. Who is sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Goa? Answer: Pramod Pandurang Sawant Explanation: Goa assembly Speaker Pramod Pandurang Sawant was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of a BJP- led coalition government by Governor Mridula Sinha. Q22. Who won Australian Grand Prix 2019? Answer: Valtteri Bottas Explanation: Mercedes team F1 driver Valtteri Bottas won his first champion in the Australian Grand Prix held in Melbourne. It was the fourth time in as many years that Hamilton has taken pole position in Australia only to finish second. Q23. Who became the youngest Indian women to win on the Ladies European Tour in Cape Town, South Africa? Answer: Diksha Explanation: Diksha wrote her own piece of history by becoming the youngest Indian women to win on the Ladies European Tour in Cape Town, South Africa. Q24. In a bid to curb fake news during the general elections, NASSCOM Foundation came together to impart digital literacy training in partnership with which company? Answer: WhatsApp Explanation: In a bid to curb fake news during the general elections, Whatsapp and NASSCOM Foundation came together to impart digital literacy training. Q25. Which Indian Coast Guard Ship became the first ever Coast Guard Ship to visit Sabang, Indonesia? Answer: Vijit Explanation: Highlighting the close maritime proximity between India and Indonesia,Indian Coast Guard Ship “Vijit” became the first ever Coast guard ship to visit Sabang,Indonesia. Q26. With which company, ICICI Lombard announced a strategic partnership to provide cyber insurance cover? Answer: Mobikwik Explanation: ICICI Lombard and MObikwik announced a strategic partnership to provide cyber insurance cover. The relationship aims to provide protection against unauthorised and fraudulent transactions online, across bank accounts, debit & credit cards and mobile wallets. Q27. Who was awarded with the Vyas Samman 2018? Answer: Leeladhar Jagudi Explanation: Noted Hindi writer Leelaadhar Jagudi will be conferred with the Vyas Samman 2018 for his collection of poems “Jitne Log Utne Prem”. Q28. Who was awarded with the Gollapudi Srinivas Award? Answer: C Prem Kumar Explanation: C Prem Kumar, 96, with Vijay Sethupathi and Trisha, has clinched this year’s Gollapudi Srinivas Award. The prize money of Rs 1.5 lakhs will be handed over to the first-time director on August 12. The award, which was first announced in 1997, went to Leslie Carvalho’s debut work. 4 www.aspirantszone.com | Like us on Facebook March 2019 Week 3 CA Q/A PDF www.aspirantszone.com Q29. Who was appointed as new CM of Goa? Answer: Pramod Sawant Explanation: Former Speaker of Goa legislative assembly and BJP MLA Pramod Sawant was sworn as the 11th CM of Goa. Vijai Sardesai from the Goa Forward Party and Sudin Dhavalikar from Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party, both alliance partners, have been inducted as Deputy Chief Ministers. Q30. Which country topped the medal tally at Asian Youth Championships 2019? Answer: China Explanation: Indian youth team finish 2nd in the overall medals tally with a total of 26 medals including 8 gold, nine silver and nine bronze medals. China topped the overall medals tally with 31 medals that included 12 gold, 11 silver and eight bronze medals. Q31. Which team won their first Indian Super League Title? Answer: Bengaluru FC Explanation: Bengaluru FC scored in the 27th minute of extra time to beat FC Goa in the final of the Indian Super League to secure their maiden ISL title. Q32. According to 2019 WorldWide Cost of Living Survey, which city is rated as the cheapest city in the world? Answer: Caracas Explanation: Paris, Singapore and Hong Kong are the world’s most expensive cities, a new survey has found. Caracas, the capital of crisis-hit Venezuela, is rated as the cheapest city in the world, with prices only slightly higher in the Syrian city of Damascus. Q33. The TROPEX 19 exercise held in which city? Answer: Kochi Explanation: Indian Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lamba will preside over the debrief of the recently-commenced annual Theatre Level Readiness and Operational Exercise at Kochi, besides holding deliberations on the road map for future operations. Q34. The Ministry of HRD signed a memorandum of understanding with which country to work on Digital education Initiatives? Answer: Afghanistan Explanation: The Ministry of HRD signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Higher Education, Afghanistan to work on Digital education Initiatives that will include many programs developed by Indian Institutes of Technology.