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1. In which state 'Pakhla Day' has been celebrated recently?

- Odisha

Odisha celebrated 'Pakhla Day' on March 20, marking the popularity of the state's staple food even in the era of pizza, burgers, and other fast food items.
To promote cuisines in the modern era, March 20 is being celebrated as 'Pakhla Day'.
Paula (rice water) is the Odia word for an Indian dish consisting of cooked rice that has been lightly fermented in water.
This initiative was started in 2015 by Odias to celebrate their traditional food across the world.

Odisha
Capital: Bhubaneswar
Formation: 01 April 1936
CM: Naveen Patnaik
Governor: Ganeshi Lal

2. Where has the 'Taj Mahotsav' been organized recently?

- Agra

The 'Taj Mahotsav', a festival of arts, crafts, and culture, has been organized from 20 to 29 March 2022 in Shilpgram, Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
The theme of 'Taj Mahotsav' 2022: 'Colours of Taj Mahotsav with Amrit Mahotsav of Independence'
Uttar Pradesh
Capital: Lucknow
CM: Yogi Aditya Nath
Governor: Anandiben Patel

3. Recently with which country Prasar Bharati has signed an agreement for cooperation in the field of broadcasting?

- Australia

Bhartiya Prasar Bharati has tied up with the Australian public service broadcaster 'Special Broadcasting Service' (SBS) to promote cooperation in the field of broadcasting.
The MoU will facilitate access to multiple language services of DD News, DD India and DD News among the Indian diaspora in Australia.
Australia
Capital: Canberra
Currency: Australian Dollar
PM: Scott Morrison

4. On which day "World Poetry Day" has been celebrated recently?

- March 21

World Poetry Day is celebrated every year on 21st March on the initiative of UNESCO.
Its aim is to support linguistic diversity through poetic expression and to increase the opportunity to hear endangered languages.

UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Established: 16 November 1945, First session: 04 November 1946
HQ: Paris, France
Director-General: Audrey Azoulay

5. Recently who has been sworn in as the new President of Turkmenistan?

- Serdar Berdymukhmedov

40-year-old Sardar Berdymukhmedov has been sworn in as the President of Turkmenistan.
Turkmenistan
Capital: Ashgabat
Currency: Turkmenistani Manat
President: Serdar Berdimuhamedow

6. Which bank has recently launched the “SmartHub Business Program”?

- HDFC bank

Private sector HDFC Bank has launched two initiatives, 'SmartHub Vyapar' and 'Auto First', to give a digital boost to small business loans.
'SmartHub Vyapar': App that will bring together all payment platforms like cards, UPI, QR codes, Tap Pay, and SMS-based payments.
'Auto First': Fully automatic auto loan will be offered.

HDFC Bank
HQ: Mumbai
MD & CEO: Shashidhar Jagadeesan
Tagline: We Understand Your World

7. On which day "World Water Day" has been celebrated recently?

- March 22

World Water Day is celebrated every year on 22 March to highlight the importance of pure, clean, and freshwater.
For the first time "World Water Day" was celebrated in 1993.
The theme of "World Water Day" 2022: "Making the groundwater invisible" (Groundwater, making the invisible visible)

8. Which military exercise has been organized between India and Seychelles recently?

- 'LAMITIYE-2022'

The 9th joint military exercise between India and Seychelles, 'LAMITIYE-2022' (LAMITIYE-2022) is being conducted at Seychelles Defense Academy (SDA) from 22 to 31 March 2022.
The joint military exercise, 'LAMITIYE-2022' (LAMITIYE-2022) between India and Seychelles is being organized since the year 2001.

Seychelles
Capital: Victoria
Currency: Rupee
President: Wavel Ramkalawan

9. Which has become the hottest place on earth recently?

- Kuwaiti

Kuwait reached a hot temperature of 53.2 °C (127.7 °F), making it one of the hottest places on Earth.
Kuwaiti, officially the State of Kuwait, is a country in Western Asia.
Kuwait
Capital: Kuwait City
Currency: Kuwaiti Dinar
PM: Sabah Khalid Al-Sabah

10. On which day recently the state of Bihar has celebrated its foundation day?

- March 22

'Bihar Diwas' is celebrated across the state every year on 22 March to mark the formation of the state.
Bihar Diwas 2022 is celebrated to remember that on this day the British created the state of Bihar from Bengal in 1912.
The theme of Bihar Diwas 2022: 'Water, Life, Greenery'

Bihar
Capital: Patna
CM: Nitish Kumar
Governor: Phagu Chauhan

11. The recently released book “Rist Assured: An Autobiography” is authored by?

- G. R. Vishwanath

Former Indian cricket captain 'Gundappa Ranganath Viswanath' with senior journalist 'R. Kaushik wrote his autobiography.
G. R. Vishwanath, in this book, discusses his time playing Test cricket for India between 1969 and 1986 in which he played 91 matches and scored more than 6000 runs.

12. On which day "World Puppet Day" has been celebrated recently?

- March 21

World Puppet Day is celebrated every year on 21 March with the aim of honoring and promoting puppetry around the world.
Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi, under the Ministry of Culture, is organizing a puppet festival “Putul Utsav” on 21 March 2022 to mark “World Puppet Day”.
The theme of "World Puppet Day" 2022: 'The Sea'

13. Who has organized 'Putul Utsav' recently?

- Sangeet Natak Academy

Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi, under the Ministry of Culture, organized a puppet festival "Putul Utsav" to mark "World Puppet Day" on 21 March 2022 in New Delhi, Varanasi, Hyderabad, Angul, and Agartala. Still working.
World Puppet Day is celebrated every year on 21 March with the aim of honoring and promoting puppetry around the world.
The theme of "World Puppet Day" 2022: 'The Sea'

14. The country's highest civilian honor Padma Award 2022 was announced:-

This year the President has approved the conferment of 128 Padma Awards including 2 couple cases (in a couple cases, the award is counted as one) as per the list below.
The list includes 4 Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan, and 107 Padma Shri awards.
34 of the awardees are women and the list also includes 10 persons from the category of Foreigners/NRIs/PIOs/OCIs and 13 posthumous awardees.
Padma Awards - one of the highest civilian awards of the country, are conferred in three categories, namely Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.
The awards are given in various disciplines/areas of activities, such as- arts, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, etc.
Padma Vibhushan is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service.
'Padma Bhushan' for distinguished service of a high order
and 'Padma Shri' for distinguished service in any field.
The awards are announced every year on the occasion of Republic Day (26 January).
These awards are presented by the President of India in ceremonial ceremonies which are usually held at Rashtrapati Bhavan around March/April every year.

Padma Vibhushan 2022 (4)