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27th March 2023 – Daily Current Affairs Questions for UPSC Prelims Exams

GS Team published here 27 March 2023 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims Exams. These will be helpful for the upcoming UPSC All exams. These current affairs make daily analysis and related India, World, Technology, and all govt news.

Which state government has decided to declare Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary as the 18th wildlife sanctuary of the state?

Ans: Government of Tamil Nadu
Note:-

  • Tanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu has been declared as the 18th sanctuary in the state.
  • More anti-poaching camps will be set up against encroachment.
  • The newly designated wildlife sanctuary will strive to reduce man-animal conflict.
  • Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is home to various wild animals like tiger, elephant, leopard, wild boar, gaur and deer.
  • The newly designated wildlife sanctuary will make efforts to promote the conservation of the Asian elephant.

Which state government has been fined Rs 10 crore by the NGT for failing to protect Ramsar sites?

Ans: Government of Kerala
Note:-

  • The National Green Council imposed a fine of Rs 10 crore on the Kerala government citing its inability to stop pollution.
  • Despite the failure of the Kerala government to stop rampant pollution, the Ramsar sites were designated.
  • The NGT claimed proper action was not taken by the legal and administrative authorities for legal waste disposal.
  • The fine was imposed on the basis of ‘polluter pays principle’ for affecting Vembanad and Ashtamudi lakes.
  • The decision to impose the fine was taken under the authority of the Chief Secretary.

The government has increased the MSP of raw jute by Rs 300 to how much per quintal?

Ans: Rs 5,050
Note:-

  • The minimum support price of raw jute has been increased for the season 2023-24
  • The MSP of raw jute has gone up to Rs 5,050 per quintal
  • The decision is expected to benefit India’s jute farmers
  • Profit over 63.2% of India specific average cost of production
  • Minimum Support Price is the basis for business costs

Government of India has recently launched which platform for farmer insurance claims?

Ans: Digiclaim Platform
Note:-

  • New Crop Insurance Platform – Instant Insurance Claim Payment for Farmers
  • DigiClaim – Speed up insurance claims for farmers taking crop insurance plans
  • Kushal Platform – Payment of Rs 1260.35 crore to insured farmers in some states of India
  • Crop Insurance Portal – A venture started by Narendra Singh Tomar
  • One-click payment – New crop insurance platform facilitates instant payments to farmers.

Which player of the national women’s hockey team has been appointed as the AHF Athlete Ambassador?

Answer:
Note:-

  • Indian women’s hockey player Salima Tete has been appointed as the AHF Athletes Ambassador.
  • The other players selected alongside Tete will have leadership roles in the area of development and representation.
  • Tete accepted the position and received the certificate during the AHF Congress.
  • Tate is one of the four players appointed from Asia to lead India to the fourth spot in the 2021 Women’s Junior World Cup.
  • Tete will also work to spread awareness about the rights and welfare of sportspersons in her role.

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