Tnpsc Current Affairs in English – 21st March 2024

1. Recently, where was the National Time Protocol (NTP) for dissemination of Indian Standard Time (IST) inaugurated?

A. Chennai

B. Allahabad

C. Mumbai

D. Nagpur

• The National Time Protocol (NTP) for dissemination of Indian Standard Time (IST) was inaugurated in Mumbai on Mar.15 by Union Minister of Consumer Affairs Piyush Goyal. The NTP will provide accurate time information with milliseconds, and will also improve cyber security.

2. ‘Fair share for health and care’ report is launched by which organization?

A. WHO

B. UNEP

C. UNICEF

D. UNDP

• The WHO’s “Fair share for health and care” report highlights the gender gap in global healthcare. Women represent 67% of the health and social care workforce but face a 24% pay gap compared to men. Globally, 90% of women’s earnings support family well-being, while only 30–40% of men’s do. Despite comprising 25–60% of doctors, women make up 30–100% of nursing staff in 35 countries. Women perform 76% of unpaid care activities worldwide, with significant imbalances in India.

3. Recently, who has been appointed as the new chairman of Prasar Bharti?

A. Gaurav Dwivedi

B. Navneet Kumar Sehgal

C. Shashi Shekhar Vempati

D. Jagat Singh Chauhan

• The Government of India appointed retired IAS official Navneet Kumar Sehgal as the new chairman of Prasar Bharati, the country’s public broadcaster. His term will last for three years or until he reaches the age of 70, whichever comes earlier. Sehgal succeeded Surya Prakash, whose term ended in February 2020 after he turned 70.

4. Recently, who received the prestigious received the PV Narasimha Rao Memorial Award for his philanthropy work?

A. Ratan Tata

B. Mukesh Ambani

C. Gautam Adani

D. Shiv Nadar

• Ratan Tata, the former chairman of Tata Sons, received the PV Narasimha Rao Memorial Award in 2024 for his philanthropy work. The award ceremony took place in Mumbai. Tata is recognized for his exceptional contributions that have benefited many communities across the country.

5. Hemoglobin A1C Test is used to test which one of the following diseases?

A. Diabetes

B. Dengue

C. Tuberculosis

D. Anaemia

• A 2023 nationwide study revealed that India has an estimated 10.13 crore individuals with diabetes and 13.6 crore with pre-diabetes. The glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) test, commonly used in diagnosing and managing both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, measures blood sugar levels over time. Hemoglobin, found in red blood cells, transports oxygen throughout the body. This crucial blood test offers insights into diabetes management effectiveness.

6. Recently, RBI has imposed a penalty of Rs 1.40 crore on which bank?

A. Bank of India

B. PayTM Payments Bank Ltd

C. Bank of Baroda

D. Canara Bank

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 1, 40, 76,000 on Bank of India (BoI) for non-compliance with certain RBI directions on interest rates on deposits, customer service, and other areas. The penalty is for deficiencies in regulatory compliance, not to pronounce on the validity of any transactions or agreements between the bank and its customers.

7. Exercise “LAMITIYE” is conducted between which two countries?

A. India and Japan

B. India and Australia

C. India and Egypt

D. India and Seychelles

• The Indian Army contingent embarked for Seychelles for the Tenth edition of Joint Military Exercise “LAMITIYE-2024”. This biennial event, meaning ‘Friendship’ in Creole, fosters cooperation between the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF). 45 personnel from each side will participate, aiming to enhance interoperability in Sub-conventional Operations. The exercise, under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, promotes bilateral military relations, exchanging skills, experiences, and tactical drills in a Semi-Urban environment.

8. Recently, which state government has agreed to implement the PM SHRI Schools scheme by signing an MoU with the Ministry of Education?

A. Tamil Nadu

B. Maharashtra

C. Uttar Pradesh

D. Gujarat

• In March 2024, the Tamil Nadu government agreed to implement the PM SHRI (Prime Minister Schools for Rising India) scheme by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education. The scheme aims to improve the quality of education in Tamil Nadu and upgrade existing government schools to become model schools for the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

9. Tamilisai Soundararajan, who announced her resignation recently, was the governor of which state?

A. Karnataka

B. Kerala

C. Telangana

D. Odisha

• Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan resigned from her post on Monday, citing a desire to serve the public directly, amidst speculation of contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu. Also, the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, she submitted her resignation from both positions to President Droupadi Murmu.

10. Recently, ‘Startup Mahakumbh’ is being organized at which place?

A. New Delhi

B. Chennai

C. Prayagraj

D. Lucknow

• The ‘Startup Mahakumbh’ is set from March 18-20, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam and India Trade Promotion Organization in New Delhi. Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary of the Department of Industrial Promotion and Internal Trade, believes it will boost innovation ranking. Over 34 deep-tech startups will exhibit innovations at the NASSCOM Pavilion during the three-day event.

11. Recently, which Para-archer was announced as the National Disability Icon of the Election Commission of India?

A. Rakesh Kumar

B. Sheetal Devi

C. Aditi Swami

D. Pooja Jatyan

• Sheetal Devi was named the National Disability Icon by the Election Commission of India. She’s a para-archer and Arjuna Awardee. A cricket match between IDCA and DDCA was organized at Karnail Singh Stadium, New Delhi, in collaboration with BCCI. DDCA won by 69 runs, with DDCA scoring 190/5 and IDCA 121/8. The event aimed to promote inclusivity and unity, echoing the message ‘There is nothing like voting, I definitely vote’.

12. Ministry of Tribal Affairs laid the foundation stone of ‘Centre for Preservation and Promotion of Tribal Culture and Heritage’ in which state?

A. Odisha

B. Chhattisgarh

C. Jharkhand

D. Bihar

• Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Shri Arjun Munda, inaugurated the ‘Centre for Preservation and Promotion of Tribal Culture & Heritage’ in Padampur, Jharkhand. The museum aims to preserve Jharkhand’s tribal legacy and lifestyle. The Ministry allocated Rs. 10 crores for the project, intending to showcase tribal culture, history, and provide developmental support. The center plans to evolve into a live cultural hub and tourism destination.