Daily Current Affairs 18th March 2024

Q.1. Which financial institution initiated the Bob Earth Green Term Deposit Program?
ANS. Bank of Baroda
Q.2. World Kidney Day is observed on what date?
ANS. March 14
Q.3. Regarding this financial product, the Federal Bank and South Indian Bank were instructed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to cease releasing new co-branded versions?
ANS. Credit Cards
Q.4. As of December 2023, what percentage of total deposits were held by banks in the private sector?
ANS. 34%
Q.5. What is the main objective of the Indian Navy’s newly launched “Agray” and “Akshay” ships?
ANS. Anti-Submarine Warfare
Q.6. Who has been recommended by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) for the role of Director (Projects) at NHPC Limited?
ANS. Sanjay Kumar Singh
Q.7. When is the celebration of National Pi Day?
ANS. March 14
Q.8. Which body of water was used for China, Iran, and Russia’s combined naval exercises?
ANS. Gulf of Oman
Q.9. Which nation did India sign a protocol to create the Joint Trade and Economic Committee (JETCO) with?
ANS. Dominican Republic
Q.10. Where did the PM lay the cornerstone for three 1.25-lakh-rupee semiconductor facilities?
ANS. Gujarat and Assam
Q.11. What was the centerpiece of the Prime Minister’s speech at the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment’s event?
ANS. PM-SURAJ Portal
Q.12. Which city hosted the first international office of Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL)?
ANS. Dhaka
Q.13. Which organization did the Indian government negotiate a $181 million credit agreement with to enhance Ahmedabad’s mobility and livability?
ANS. Asian Development Bank
Q.14. What’s the name of NITI Aayog’s program to support local economies and promote grassroots entrepreneurship?
ANS. Vocal for Local
Q.15. Which state in India does Tata Motors intend to establish a Rs 9,000 crore manufacturing facility?
ANS. Tamil Nadu