Daily Current Affairs Quiz 31 March 2023 : Important questions related to current affairs and their answers made available by this article for the students preparing for competitive exams. Through these questions, candidates can prepare well for the competitive exam and make it easier to get a government job.

Daily Current Affairs Quiz of 31 March 2023

Question 1. Recently, which country became the dialogue partner of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation?

Answer – Saudi Arabia

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), led by China and Russia, got a new dialogue partner in Saudi Arabia. The issue of obtaining SCO membership raised during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Saudi Arabia in December last year.

Question 2. The International Zero Waste Day celebrated on which date?

Answer – 30 March

The United Nations General Assembly had declared 2022 as ‘International Zero Waste Day’ last year, acknowledging the importance of the zero waste programme. According to United Nations statistics, 2.24 billion tonnes of municipal waste generated every year. Only 55% of this waste dumped in managed facilities. About 14 million tonnes of plastic waste generated in a year.

Question 3. Which institute has developed a pocket-friendly device to check adulteration in milk?

Answer – IIT Madras

Researchers at IIT Madras have developed a paper-based portable device to detect adulteration in milk. This economical device can detect adulteration in milk in as little as 30 seconds. With its help, starch, urea, detergent, soap, hydrogen peroxide, sodium-hydrogen-carbonate and salt etc. can be detected in milk.

Question 4. Who became the highest wicket-taker in T20 cricket?

Answer – Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib Al Hasan has become the highest wicket-taker in International T20 cricket after performing well in the T20 match played against Bangladesh vs Ireland. He taken 136 wickets at an economy rate of 6.8. Shakib has also scored 2339 runs in this format of cricket at a strike rate of 122.33.

Question 5. Who is the author of the “Phulange” book?

Answer – Lekhnath Chhetri

Penguin Random House India (PRHI) informed that the English translation of the Nepali novel “Fulange” is being released on 17 April. This book tells about the failed Gorkha movement for a separate state. The original version of this book was selected for the Madan Award in 2021.

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