Daily Current Affairs 20 and 21 March 2024

1.		With whom has Axis Mutual Fund partnered for an AI-generated learning program?

Noise

Mastercard

Enparadigm

DBS Bank India

2.		What is the theme of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in 2024?

“A Decade of Recognition, Justice, and Development: Implementation of the International Decade for People of African Descent”

“Standing on the Shoulders of Giants”

“Decade for Action: Let's Make Every Day World Poetry Day”

“Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet”

3.		What is the name of the portal being introduced by NIXI and MeitY to advance digital inclusion and linguistic diversity in India?

BhashaNet Portal

Digital India Portal

LanguageNet Portal

InclusionNet Portal

4.		What is the theme for World Poetry Day 2024?

“A Decade of Recognition, Justice, and Development: Implementation of the International Decade for People of African Descent”

“Standing on the Shoulders of Giants”

“Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet”

“Poetry Unites: Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion”

5.		Who has been appointed as the new Indian Ambassador to Russia?

Vinay Kumar

Kumar Venkatasubramanian

Arvind Kapil

Sanjay Mukherjee

6.		Which city has been awarded the title of the most polluted city in the world?

Guwahati

Delhi

Mullanpur

Begusarai

7.		What is the significance of World Down Syndrome Day?

To raise awareness about a genetic condition affecting physical and mental abilities

To promote research on rare genetic disorders

To advocate for the rights and inclusion of individuals with disabilities

To celebrate the achievements of individuals with Down Syndrome

8.		Who has been appointed with an additional charge as the Minister of Food Processing Industries following the resignation of Pashupati Kumar Paras from the Union Cabinet?

Kiren Rijiju

Pashupati Kumar Paras

Droupadi Murmu

Neiphiu Rio

9.		Which app is set to transform policing in Uttar Pradesh?

Trinetra App 1.0

Trinetra App 2.0

SAKHI App

Meta App

10.		Which two banks have faced penalties imposed by RBI for non-compliance with directives on 'Interest Rate on Advances'?

Axis Bank and HDFC Bank

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank and DCB Bank

ICICI Bank and State Bank of India

Punjab National Bank and Canara Bank