120 Multiple Choice Questions: Answer: AIIB

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120 Multiple Choice Questions

The below MCQs are select 120 questions sourced from GKToday’s Current Affairs 2021 Daily 20 MCQ
Series in GKToday Android Application.
1. Which institution is to provide USD 304 million loan to Assam to enhance Inter-state Power
Transmission Project?
[A] ADB
[B] World Bank
[C] AIIB
[D] New Development Bank
Answer: AIIB
India and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) signed a USD 304 million loan agreement for
the Assam Intra-State Transmission System Enhancement Project.
The project aims to construct transmission substations and lay required transmission lines. It will also
upgrade 15 substations, transmission lines and ground wire to optical power ground wire. The remaining
project cost USD 61 million would be financed by the state.
2. India’s first undersea tunnel is being constructed in which city?
[A] Chennai
[B] Cochin
[C] Mumbai
[D] Kolkata
Answer: Mumbai
India’s first undersea tunnel is being constructed in Mumbai, as a part of the Coastal Road project of the
city. It is expected to be completed by the year 2023.
The twin tunnels have a length of 2.07 km of which around a kilometre will be under the Arabian Sea.
The undersea tunnel will be 20 metres below the seabed.
3. Indian Government signed a USD 68 million project with the World Bank, to enhance the
education system in which state?
[A] Meghalaya
[B] Manipur
[C] Nagaland
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: Nagaland
The Indian government, Government of Nagaland and the World Bank signed a USD 68 million project to
enhance the governance of schools across Nagaland.
It also aims to improve teaching practices and environments in some select schools. The project titled
"Nagaland: Enhancing Classroom Teaching and Resources Project" also provides technology support to
hybrid and online learning.
4. Which is the world’s first country to ban all Vulture-Toxic Drugs known so far?
[A] India
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Russia
[D] New Zealand
Answer: Bangladesh
Bangladesh has recently banned the painkiller ketoprofen used widely to treat the cattle. With this it
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became the first country to ban all the drugs known so far to be toxic to vultures.
Over 10 years ago, the country banned the veterinary drug diclofenac. As per Ornithologists, this is a
landmark step to save the small existing population of Asia's globally threatened vultures.
5. Which country was the top trade partner of India in 2020?
[A] United States
[B] China
[C] UAE
[D] Singapore
Answer: China
According to the provisional data from the Union Commerce Ministry of India, the two-way trade stood at
USD 77.7 billion last year.
With this, China regained its position as India’s top trade partner in 2020, with the higher reliance of
India on imported machines. The bilateral trade with the United States stood at USD 75.9 billion. The
UAE remains the third trade partner.
6. Which Asian country has recently appointed a Minister for Loneliness?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Japan
[D] Thailand
Answer: Japan
The Government of Japan headed by Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has recently appointed Tetsushi
Sakamoto as the country’s 1st ever Minister for Loneliness.
This decision has been made to tackle the rise in suicide rates due to COVID crisis. Also, the minister is
responsible for managing the fall in birth rate in the country.
7. What is the secret code written in the parachute of the NASA’s Perseverance rover?
[A] Hello Red Planet
[B] Perseverance
[C] Dare Mighty Things
[D] Journey to Mars
Answer: Dare Mighty Things
As per the Scientists at the NASA, the Perseverance rover deployed its parachute through the
atmosphere of the Mars.
During the process, it flashed a secret code of red-and-white stripes across the sky, which was seen as
random pattern of concentric circles. It was decoded in some hours and found that it is a message
written in binary computer code, which spelt “Dare Mighty Things”.
8. Which central sector scheme has completed 2 years on February 24th 2021?
[A] PM Kisan Sampada Yojana
[B] PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
[C] PM Krishi Sanchayee Yojana
[D] Operation Greens
Answer: PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
The Union Agriculture Ministry’s flagship scheme PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM KISAN) has completed 2
years on 24th February 2021.
This is a 100% central sector scheme, under which income support of Rs.6000/- per year would be given
to farmer families in three instalments. The funds would be directly transferred to the beneficiaries
through DBT mode.

9. The Narendra Modi Stadium, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which place?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Gandhinagar
[C] Vadodra
[D] Mumbai
Answer: Ahmedabad
The world’s largest cricket stadium located at Motera in Ahmedabad has been renamed as the Narendra
Modi Stadium. It was inaugurated recently, by the President of India Ram Nath Kovind recently.
The stadium is built as a part of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave, which is spread in 220 acres in
the banks of Sabarmati river.
10. ‘Hunter Killers’, which was making news recently, are to be procured by which Indian Armed
Force?
[A] Indian Air Force
[B] Indian Army
[C] Indian Navy
[D] Indian Coast Guard
Answer: Indian Army
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by defence minister Rajnath Singh approved the Indian
Army’s proposal to buy 118 Arjun Mark 1-A ‘Hunter Killers’.
With this approval, Indian Army will soon have 118 indigenous Arjun Mk-1A Main Battle Tanks,
manufactured by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
11. ‘Alpine Plant species’, which are critically endangered have been discovered in which state?
[A] Assam
[B] Sikkim
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Himachal Pradesh
Answer: Arunachal Pradesh
A new species of the ‘alpine plant’ in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang district has been discovered by a
team of scientists of three institutes.
The new species, which was named as 'Cremanthodium indicum', belongs to the family of Himalayan
sunflower. The species is endemic to Penga-Teng Tso Lake of Tawang district of the state.
12. Where is the headquarters of the “International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD)”?
[A] Geneva
[B] Paris
[C] Rome
[D] Lausanne
Answer: Paris
“International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD)” is an international non-governmental organization,
which shares knowledge of design, construction, maintenance, and impact of large dams, based at
Paris.
The ICOLD ‘Symposium on Sustainable Development of Dams & River Basins’ was inaugurated by
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister for Jal Shakti. It has been organised with Central Water
Commission (CWC), Dam Rehabilitation Improvement Project (DRIP) and National Hydrology Project
(NHP).

13. What is the new name of the Motera Cricket stadium, after it has been renovated?
[A] Veer Savarkar Stadium
[B] Narendra Modi Stadium
[C] Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium
[D] Deen Dayal Upadyay Stadium
Answer: Narendra Modi Stadium
President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the world’s largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad, which will
now be known as ‘Narendra Modi stadium’.
The Motera Stadium was named after the Prime Minster while the entire sports complex continues to be
named after Sardar Patel. It has a seating capacity of 132,000 spectators.
14. As per the Finance Ministry, which type of banks are allowed to participate in government
related business?
[A] Regional Rural Banks
[B] Private sector banks
[C] Cooperative Banks
[D] Foreign Banks
Answer: Private sector banks
As per a Finance ministry communication, all private sector banks are allowed to participate in
government-related business.
At present, only a select few large private sector are allowed to conduct government-related business,
like collection of taxes, pension payments and small savings schemes. The Government has also
conveyed its decision to RBI.
15. Which city is the venue of the Maritime India Summit (MIS) 2021?
[A] Cochin
[B] Hyderabad
[C] Vishakhapatnam
[D] Virtual Mode
Answer: Virtual Mode
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to virtually inaugurate the second edition of the Maritime India Summit
(MIS) on March 2, 2021.
As per the official statement by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the opening session will
have ministerial-level participation from several countries. it is also expected that Rs 20,000 crore worth
MoUs will be signed during this Summit.
16. “News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code", which was making news, is
associated with which country?
[A] United States
[B] Australia
[C] China
[D] UAE
Answer: Australia
Australia has passed a new law, which will require digital platforms like Facebook and Google to pay
local media outlets and publishers to link their content in news feeds or search results.
The “News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code" aims to remunerate the news
media businesses for the content they generate. Earlier, Google agreed to pay the publishers for news
content in France.

17. ‘RIPS’, which is sometimes seen in the news, is associated with which organisation?
[A] ILO
[B] WTO
[C] IMF
[D] World Bank
Answer: WTO
The Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) is an international
agreement between all the member countries of the World Trade Organization (WTO)
India as well as South Africa have proposed the WTO to consider the TRIPS waiver on COVID-19
vaccines. If India succeeds in getting the waiver, it will reduce the cost of vaccines significantly and
facilitate free flow of medicines and easy technology transfer across the world.
18. Which state has recently announced “Universal Health Coverage” during its budget, with an
outlay of Rs.3500 crores?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Rajasthan
The Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot has announced during the budget regarding Universal
Healthcare scheme in the state with an outlay of Rs.3500 crore.
Under the scheme, every family will get an insurance benefit of Rs.5 lakhs. Those beneficiaries covered
under the Ayushman Bharat Mahatma Gandhi Rajasthan Swasthya Bima Yojana can avail this scheme
for free while others can avail the benefits with 50% cost of insurance premium.
19. Which regulator in India has formed a committee to relook its information and security
guidelines?
[A] RBI
[B] NABARD
[C] SEBI
[D] IRDAI
Answer: IRDAI
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has constituted an internal
working group committee to revisit its information and security guidelines.
This has been constituted on the wake of increase in cyberattacks across the globe in financial sector
during the covid-19 pandemic.
20. Which organisation publishes the “State of School Feeding Worldwide” Report?
[A] WHO
[B] UNICEF
[C] IMF
[D] UN – WFP
Answer: UN – WFP
The “State of School Feeding Worldwide” is published by the United Nations – World Food Programme
(WFP). It was first published in the year 2013 and the most report has been published for the year 2020.
This report provides a detailed analysis on the implementation and coverage of school based nutritional
programmes.
21. Which Union Ministry has launched the City Innovation Exchange (CiX) platform?

[A] Ministry of Home Affairs

[B] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[C] Ministry of Electronics and IT
[D] Ministry of Education
Answer: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has recently launched the City Innovation Exchange (CiX)
platform.
The platform aims to bring together academia, businesses, and the government to design innovative
solutions for the challenges of the cities. The platform has over 400 start-ups, 100 smart cities, more
than 150 challenge statements and over 215 solutions when it was launched.
22. Ministry of Jal Shakti has selected how many sites under Phase 4 of the Swachh Iconic Places
(SIP) initiative?
[A] 4
[B] 8
[C] 12
[D] 16
Answer: 12
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti has announced that it
has selected 12 iconic sites under Phase 4 of the Swachh Iconic Places (SIP) initiative.
SIP is an initiative of Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen (SBM-G), which aims to improve the sanitation
and cleanliness standards at and around the sites. Ministry of Jal Shakti coordinates with the Ministry of
Housing and Urban Affairs, Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Culture and the State/UT governments.
23. India recently agreed to stop the Cross-border firing with which country?
[A] China
[B] Pakistan
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Nepal
Answer: Pakistan
The militaries of India and Pakistan announced that they have agreed to stop firing along the Line of
Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir and other areas.
This is to be followed with effect from the midnight of February 24-25. The authorities of both the
countries held discussions over the mechanism of hotline contact. They also reviewed the situation
along the Line of Control and all other sectors in a cordial atmosphere.
24. In the ‘Saral Suraksha Bima’ policy proposed by the IRDAI, what is the maximum sum assured?
[A] Rs 25 lakhs
[B] Rs 50 lakhs
[C] Rs 75 lakhs
[D] Rs 1 crore
Answer: Rs 1 crore
The insurance regulator IRDAI has proposed a standard personal accident cover, named Saral Suraksha
Bima.
All general and standalone health insurers have to mandatorily offer the policy from April 1 this year.
The product will have a maximum sum assured of Rs 1 crore and minimum of Rs 2.5 lakh. The sum
insured will also increase by 5 per cent each year for each claim-free policy year.
25. Which organisation regulates a Nidhi company in its operational matters and deployment of

funds?
[A] Reserve Bank of India
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of Corporate Affairs
[D] Securities Exchange Board of India
Answer: Ministry of Corporate Affairs
A Nidhi company is classified as "Mutual Benefit Financial Company" by the Reserve Bank of India. It is
regulated by the Department of Corporate Affairs for its operational matters and the deployment of
funds. RBI can issue directions to the companies on its deposit taking activities.
Recently, the Corporate Affairs Ministry warned that investors must check the status of the Nidhi
company before investing.
26. India held bilateral consultations with which country on the issues of UN Security Council?
[A] USA
[B] Ireland
[C] France
[D] Poland
Answer: Ireland
India and Ireland recently held bilateral consultations on the UN Security Council issues via video
conference.
During the session, both the countries congratulated each other on their election to the UNSC and
agreed to work closely together during their stint at the UNSC in 2021-2022. Joint Secretary (UNP and
Summits) Prakash Gupta led the Indian delegation.
27. Which state /UT plays host to the Khelo India Winter Games 2021?
[A] Delhi
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Jammu and Kashmir
The second edition of Khelo India Winter Games is being held in the Union territory of Jammu and
Kashmir.
This is an annual event which is organised by the J&K Sports Council in association with the J&K Winter
Games Association under the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. This function was inaugurated by
the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a virtual mode.
28. Which international organisation has released the World Employment and Social Outlook 2021?
[A] IMF
[B] ILO
[C] WEF
[D] UNICEF
Answer: ILO
The World Employment and Social Outlook 2021 is released by the International Labour Organisation.
This report is one of ILO’s flagship publications that gives details on transformation of way work is
organised. It also depicts the experience of workers and businesses on online web-based and location-
based platforms.
29. Which regulator has proposed to introduce a concept called ‘accredited investors’?
[A] RBI

[B] NABARD
[C] IRDAI
[D] SEBI
Answer: SEBI
The market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed to introduce a
concept called ‘accredited investors’.
SEBI has noted that accredited investors, (also known as qualified investors or professional investors)
are those who have an understanding of various financial products, the risks and returns associated
with them. They can take informed decisions regarding investments and are recognised by many
securities and financial market regulators globally.
30. Which organisation has released the Report on Currency and Finance (RCF)?
[A] IMF
[B] Word Bank
[C] RBI
[D] New Development Bank
Answer: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India has recently released a report titled Report on Currency and Finance (RCF) for
the year 2020-21.
This theme for this year’s report is “Reviewing the Monetary Policy Framework”. The report critically
analyses the trends in inflation and inflation target for March 2021 against the prevailing uncertain
economic atmosphere.
31. ‘B.1.526’ is a new highly contagious Covid-19 mutant variant first recorded in which country?
[A] China
[B] USA
[C] South Africa
[D] India
Answer: USA
B.1.526 – a new highly contagious Covid-19 mutant is fast spreading in New York of the United States of
America.
As per a study by researchers of Columbia University, this new variant carries a highly dangerous
mutation that can weaken vaccine efficacy.
32. Which organisation is set to launch Covid-19 Oxygen Emergency Taskforce?
[A] UNICEF
[B] Indian Medical Association
[C] AIIMS
[D] WHO
Answer: WHO
A consortium led by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has decided to launch a Covid-19 Oxygen
Emergency Taskforce.
This decision comes amidst the pressure on health systems of low-and-middle-income countries, many
of those are running out of oxygen. WHO, under the proposed taskforce aims to increase the supply of
oxygen to health systems across the globe.
33. Michael Somare, who has been making news, is called the ‘Grand Chief and Father of the
Nation’ of which country?
[A] Vatican City

[B] Papua New Guinea

[C] Guyana
[D] Argentina
Answer: Papua New Guinea
Michael Somare, who was the first Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, recently passed away at the
age of 84. He was also called the ‘Grand Chief and Father of the Nation’.
He was also the island nation’s longest-serving leader after it gained independence from Australia in
1975. Before independence, he served as the Chief minister of the Australian-administered territory of
Papua New Guinea.
34. Which state approved a law to give life imprisonment to food adulterators?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Karnataka
[D] Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh approved a law to give life imprisonment to food adulterators, with the cabinet recently
approving a Penal Law (Madhya Pradesh Amendment) Bill, 2021.
In 2019, a massive rally was organised in the state against food adulteration, with the participation of
several citizens of all age groups.
35. Which Indian state celebrates the Bir Chilarai Divas every year?
[A] Assam
[B] Odisha
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Assam
The state of Assam celebrates the Bir Chilarai Divas every year, to commemorate the birth anniversary
of the brave General of Assam, Chilarai.
Chilarai was a great general of the Koch Royal Dynasty of Assam. He played a significant role in
expanding the great empire of his elder brother Maharaja Nara Narayan. The government of Assam
confers Bir Chilarai Award, the highest honor for bravery to individuals.
36. Which Ministry has finalised the list of products for One District One Focus Product?
[B] Ministry of Commerce and Industries
[C] Ministry of Agriculture
[D] Ministry of Labour and Employment
Answer: Ministry of Agriculture
The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, has finalised the list of products to be covered
under One District One Focus Product (ODOFP).
This list has been prepared in consultation with the Union Ministry of Food Processing and Industries for
728 districts across the country. The identified products belong to agricultural, horticultural, animal,
poultry, milk, fisheries and aquaculture, marine sectors.
37. Which country presided over the virtual meet of G20 finance ministers and central bank
governors?
[A] India
[B] USA

[C] France
[D] Italy
Answer: Italy
The virtual meet of the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors was organised recently under
the chairmanship of Italy. India was represented by the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
The meeting was aimed to discuss policy actions for economic recovery. Discussion on impact of
climate change on financial stability was also made in the meeting.
38. Amazonia 1 satellite, which was making news recently, belongs to which country?
[A] Brazil
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] China
[D] USA
Answer: Brazil
The ISRO’s 53rd space mission using the PSLV C51 rocket will launch Amazonia-1 as the primary
satellite.
This satellite belongs to Brazil. In addition, the launch vehicle will also carry 18 co-passenger payloads.
The rocket would be launched from Sriharikota spaceport in Andhra Pradesh.
39. The ISSF World Cup was scheduled to be held in Changwon city located in which country?
[A] Argentina
[B] South Korea
[C] Italy
[D] Japan
Answer: South Korea
The ISSF World Cup was scheduled to be held in Changwon, South Korea, from April 16 to 27. It was
recently announced that the tournament has been postponed due to restrictions imposed to curb the
spread of COVID-19 pandemic.
Last week, the Indian team withdrew from the tournament because of South Korea's mandatory two-
week quarantine rules, which would come in the way of the shooters' training.
40. Which bird has been spotted in Indonesia after 170 years?
[A] Black-browed Babbler
[B] White Sparrow
[C] Forest Owlet
[D] Bengal Florican
Answer: Black-browed Babbler
Black-browed Babbler, which was considered to be extinct, has reappeared after 170 years. The bird has
been spotted in Borneo of Indonesia.
The bird was first described by scientists around 1848 and it was then considered to be extinct.
According to Global Wildlife Conservation, two men accidentally photographed the bird in Borneo,
Indonesia.
41. National Science Day is being observed in India, to commemorate the discovery of which
scientist?
[A] Jagdish Chandra Bose
[B] C V Raman
[C] Srinivasa Ramanujan
[D] Homi J Bhabha

Answer: C V Raman
National Science Day is being observed in India every year on 28th of February to commemorate the
discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’.
On the same day, CV Raman announced the discovery of the 'Raman Effect' and he was awarded the
Nobel Prize in 1930. The theme for National Science Day 2021 is ‘Future of Science and Technology and
Innovation: Impact on Education Skills and Work.
42. The Indian Air Force (IAF) aerobatic display teams are to participate in which country’s
commemorative Air show?
[A] Japan
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Bangladesh
[D] France
Answer: Sri Lanka
The Indian Air Force (IAF) aerobatic display teams, Suryakiran and Sarang, along with Light Combat
Aircraft Tejas, are set to participate in the three-day Air Show.
The Air Show is a part of the 70th-anniversary celebrations of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). Earlier, the
SKAT- Suryakiran Aerobatic team participated in the 50th anniversary of SLAF in 2001, in Sri Lanka.
43. Which movie won the best picture (Drama) award in the 78th Golden Globes award?
[A] Yentl
[B] Nomadland
[C] The Crown
[D] Soul
Answer: Nomadland
The winners of the 78th Golden Globes were recently announced with the “Nomadland” and “Borat
Subsequent Moviefilm” bagging many awards.
While “Nomadland” won the award for the drama category, “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” won for the
comedy or musical division. Chloe Zhao, the director of “Nomadland,” became the first woman to win
the best director award since 1984.
44. Which Indian star wrestler won the Gold medal at the Ukrainian Wrestlers and Coaches
Memorial tournament?
[A] Vinesh Phogat
[B] Bajrang Punia
[C] Babita Kumari
[D] Gita Phogat
Answer: Vinesh Phogat
India's ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat wont he gold medal at the Ukrainian Wrestlers and Coaches
Memorial tournament.
Vinesh Phogat, the world number three wrestler defeated the 2017 world champion V Kaladzinskay to
win the gold medal. She is the only Indian woman wrestler to have qualified for the Tokyo Olympic
Games.
45. “Sugamya Bharat App” is being launched as a part of which ministry?
[B] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[C] Ministry of External Affairs
[D] Ministry of Women and Child Development

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Answer: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
The Union Ministry of Social justice and Empowerment has developed an app named “Sugamya Bharat
App”. It has been developed by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD),
for enhancing accessibility.
It is being launched along with a hand book named “Access – The Photo Digest”.
46. Which Ministry has launched the field assessment of 6th Swachh Survekshan?
[A] Ministry of Rural Development
[B] Ministry of Agriculture
[C] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the field assessment for 6th edition of
the Swachh Survekshan 2021.
The Swachh Survekshan commenced in the year 2016 as a competition enhancing framework to
encourage cities to achieve high standards of sanitation under the Swatch Bharat Mission.
47. The Government of India has proposed to partner with which institution for creating a Centre of
Excellence in gaming?
[A] IIT Bombay
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] Microsoft
[D] Nvidia
Answer: IIT Bombay
The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, has proposed to collaborate
with Indian Institute of Technology Bombay for creating a Centre of Excellence in gaming and other
related areas.
Union Minister Prakash Javadekar stated that the centre is in its advanced stage of preparation and
would come into effect in the next session of Parliament during the current year.
48. Which state is set to host the Indian women’s League (IWL)?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Odisha
Answer: Odisha
This year’s Indian Women’s League (IWL) will be hosted by the state of Odisha.
IWL is a top division women's professional football league in India, which is conducted by All India
Football Federation (AIFF). It was first played with 6 teams in Delhi. The last such season was the 4th
IWL played with 12 teams in Bangalore.
49. Fall Army Worm (FAW) infestation on crops has been reported recently in which place?
[A] Chennai, Tamil Nadu
[B] Lucknow, UP
[C] Wayanad, Kerala
[D] Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Wayanad, Kerala
Recently, Wayanad of Kerala has witnessed infestation of fall armyworm (FAW), which has caused
excessive damage to crops in the place.

The attack has been reported on maize and plantain cultivations and hence the state’s agriculture
department has issued advisory to farmers.
50. R Vinay Kumar has announced his retirement from which sports?
[A] Hockey
[B] Cricket
[C] Foot Ball
[D] Volley Ball
Answer: Cricket
Indian Cricketer R Vinay Kumar has recently announced his retirement. He is a versatile sports person
belonging to Karnataka state.
He has represented the Indian Cricket Team in 1 test, 31 ODIs and 9 T20I matches. Also, he had been
active in IPL for Royal challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders.
51. Which organisation has released the NDC Synthesis Report?
[A] FAO
[B] WHO
[C] UNFCCC
[D] UNICEF
Answer: UNFCCC
The NDC (Nationally Determined Contribution) synthesis report has been prepared and released by the
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It has been prepared in response
to the requests from COP 21.
This report comes ahead of the COP 26 scheduled to be held in the year 2021.
52. The Land Ports Authority of India works under which Union Ministry?
[B] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[C] Ministry of Ports Shipping and Waterways
[D] Ministry of Jal Shakti
Answer: Ministry of Home Affairs
The Land Ports Authority of India was founded in 2012. It is a statutory body working under the Ministry
of Home Affairs.
It is responsible for creating, upgrading, maintaining and managing border infrastructure in India. It
manages several Integrated Check Posts all across Borders of India. The 9th foundation say of the Land
Ports Authority of India was observed on March 1, 2021.
53. NASSCOM has partnered with which technology company to launch ‘AI Gamechangers’
programme?
[A] Google
[B] Microsoft
[C] Apple
[D] Amazon
Answer: Microsoft
The National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) has partnered with
Microsoft India to launch an ‘AI Gamechangers’ programme.
Under the programme, NASSCOM will identify feasible and impactful AI-driven innovations that are
taking place in India. Microsoft has been designated as the ‘Innovation Partner’ for the programme.
54. ARMEX-21, a major skiing expedition launched by the Indian Army covers which two regions?

[A] Ladakh and Uttarakhand

[B] Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir
[C] Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh
[D] Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh
Answer: Ladakh and Uttarakhand
ARMEX-21 is a major skiing expedition launched by the Indian Army from Karakoram Pass in Ladakh to
Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand, covering around 1,500 km distance. This comes to close proximity with
the LAC in Ladakh, Himachal, Garhwal and Kumaon sectors. The expedition comes amid border tensions
between India and China.
55. The Third Jan Aushadhi Diwas celebrations started on which day?
[A] March 1, 2021
[B] February 28, 2021
[C] February 27, 2021
[D] February 26, 2021
Answer: March 1, 2021
The Third Jan Aushadhi Diwas celebrations started on March 1, 2021. The one-week-long celebrations
would conclude on March 7, 2021. To mark the celebrations, the Jan Aushadhi Kendras conducted the
Health Check-up Camps.
The health check-up activities include Sugar level check-up, blood Pressure check-up, free doctor
consultation and free medicine distribution.
56. When is the ‘Zero Discrimination Day’ observed annually across the world?
[A] March 1
[B] March 2
[C] March 3
[D] March 4
Answer: March 1
The ‘Zero Discrimination Day’ is observed annually across the world on March 1, by UNAIDS. The day
was first celebrated on March 1, 2014.
This year, UNAIDS is focussing on the urgent need to take action to end the inequalities remaining in the
world.The symbol for Zero Discrimination Day is the butterfly.
57. Which Union Ministry launched the real-time monitoring system of toll plazas at national
highways across the country?
[A] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
[D] None of the above
Answer: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways launched the real-time monitoring system of toll plazas at
national highways across the country. It will be used to measure the Daily Congestion Index for each
plaza and overall congestion across national highway network in real time.
It will also collect real time data on high peak hours’ traffic. The purpose is to reduce congestion and
improve efficiency of FASTag usage.
58. What is the theme of World Hearing Day 2021?
[A] Hearing care for All
[B] Save Hearing

[C] Care for hearing

[D] Hearing care
Answer: Hearing care for All
World Hearing Day is observed on 3 March to raise awareness about the measures that can be taken to
prevent hearing loss.
It is a campaign held each year by Office of Prevention of Blindness and Deafness of the World Health
Organization (WHO). The theme of the campaign for 2021 is Hearing Care for All.
59. The International Waste Pickers’ Day is observed on which date?
[A] March 1
[B] March 2
[C] March 3
[D] March 4
Answer: March 1
International Waste Pickers’ Day is observed on March 1 to mark the Colombian massacre that led to the
brutal death of 11 workers. This day seeks to give voice and recognition to waste pickers/recyclers
across the world.
During this occasion, a new report released by the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA)
highlighted the role of informal recyclers in enabling transition towards zero waste systems and the
overall economic recovery.
60. Nag river is a 17-km long river flowing through which city in Maharashtra?
[A] Nagpur
[B] Mumbai
[C] Pune
[D] Nashik
Answer: Nagpur
Nag river is a 17-km long river flowing through the city of Nagpur in Maharashtra. Originating from the
Lava Hills, it is part of the Kanhan-Pench river system.
Recently, Nag River Pollution Abatement Project was approved with an outlay of Rs.2,117.54 crores. The
aim of this project is to address the issue of pollution of Nag river caused by sewage and industrial
wastes.
61. Iranaitivu is an island situated in which country?
[A] Saudi Arabia
[B] USA
[C] UK
[D] Sri Lanka
Answer: Sri Lanka
Iranaitivu is an island belonging to Sri Lanka located in the Gulf of Mannar. It is located 300 km away
from the country’s capital, Colombo.
This remote island was recently chosen as the burial site for COVID-19 victims belonging to Islamic and
Christian communities. The Sri Lankan government had previously forced minorities to cremate their
dead.
62. Who is the first Asian celebrity to reach the 100 million followers milestone on Instagram?
[A] Narendra Modi
[B] Virat Kohli
[C] Deepika Padukone

[D] Mukesh Ambani

Answer: Virat Kohli
Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli became the first Asian celebrity to reach the 100 million
followers-milestone on Instagram.
Portuguese star footballer Christiano Ronaldo tops the chart with 266 million followers, followed by
singer Ariana Grande with 224 million followers and former WWE superstar Dwayne Johnson with 220
million followers. Footballers Messi and Neymar are also in the Top-5 list.
63. The Government has amended which rules to bring insurance brokers within its ambit?
[A] Insurance Act, 1938
[B] IRDA Act, 1999
[C] Insurance Ombudsman Rules 2005
[D] Insurance Ombudsman Rules, 2017
Answer: Insurance Ombudsman Rules, 2017
The government has recently notified comprehensive amendments to the Insurance Ombudsman Rules,
2017.
As per the amendments, the insurance brokers are brought within the ambit of the Government. It also
allowed policyholders to file online complaints. The scope of complaints also include deficiencies in
service by insurers, agents, brokers and other intermediaries.
64. India is set to join hands with which country to conduct Marine spatial planning in Lakshadweep
and Puducherry?
[A] France
[B] Germany
[C] Norway
[D] Poland
Answer: Norway
As per the recent announcement of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, India and Norway will coordinate in
the area of marine spatial planning for the next five years.
The countries have identified Lakshadweep and Puducherry as pilot sites for the project. This is a part of
the Indo-Norway Integrated Ocean Initiative under the MoU signed between the two countries in 2019.
65. Which private sector bank has launched WhatsApp Banking facility recently?
[A] RBL Bank
[B] Yes Bank
[C] Axis Bank
[D] IDBI Bank
Answer: Axis Bank
India’s leading private sector bank Axis Bank has recently launched WhatsApp Banking facility, to
resolve the queries of consumers 24x7.
This new facility will allow customers to seek information regarding their account balance, recent
transactions, credit card payments, fixed and recurring deposit details. It also enables them to get their
queries answered in real-time.
66. Which herb is being cultivated in Jammu as part of the Aroma Mission?
[A] Lavender
[B] Parsley
[C] Mint
[D] Basil

Answer: Lavender
Lavender is being cultivated in Jammu as part of the Aroma Mission that was launched in 2016.
Lavender is an aromatic herb with medicinal properties.
It is a commercially important crop cultivated mainly for production of essential oils. Each litre of
lavender essential oil is sold for INR 10,000.
67. What is the full form of ICLED?
[A] Inter-band cascade light emitting device
[B] Interior-based cascade light emitting diode
[C] Intern link- band inter-band cascade light emitting
[D] None of the above
Answer: Inter-band cascade light emitting device
ICLED or inter-band cascade light emitting device is a new type of high-powered light emitting diode that
are used in quantitative analysis of several chemicals.
It emits light in the mid IR wavelength regions. It was recently used to develop low-cost sensors to
detect methane emission with high accuracy.
68. Which rare species of native Australian bee was recently spotted along the east coast of
Australia?
[A] Pharohylaeus lactiferous
[B] Apis dorsata
[C] Apis florea
[D] Apis cerana indica
Answer: Pharohylaeus lactiferous
Pharohylaeus lactiferous is a rare species of native Australian bee that was recently spotted along the
east coast of Australia. It was last spotted a century ago in 1923 in Queensland and only 6 individuals
have ever been found.
The invertebrate is threatened by wildfires, land fragmentation and climate change.
69. India’s largest ground-based optical telescope has been installed in which state?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Goa
[C] Karnataka
[D] Punjab
Answer: Uttarakhand
India’s largest ground-based optical telescope, has been installed in Devasthal in Uttarakhand. The
telescope is the product of an Indo-Belgian collaborative effort, assisted by the Russian Academy of
Sciences, that was kicked off in 2007.
It is going to be operated by the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), an
autonomous research body under the Department of Science and Technology.
70. Which Indian state for the first time presented the outcome-based budget?
[A] Kerala
[B] West Bengal
[C] Odisha
[D] Jharkhand
Answer: Jharkhand
The Jharkhand state government for the first time presented an outcome-based budget. Under the
mechanism, 11 departments have been given targets and responsibilities, the results of which will be

measured by the end of next financial year.

The departments have submitted a detailed document on the work they are planning to do in the next
fiscal.
71. Which malware is alleged to be behind the October blackout in Mumbai?
[A] Trojan Horse
[B] Spyware
[C] Blackware
[D] ShadowPad
Answer: ShadowPad
ShadowPad is a malware that is alleged to be behind the October blackout in Mumbai. It has been linked
to Chinese cyberattacks in the past too.
It was discovered in the year 2017. It was found injected into software updates by NetSarang, a
legitimate software provider.
72. Sri Lanka will develop the West Container Terminal at the Colombo port along with which other
two countries?
[A] US and UK
[B] UK and Japan
[C] US and Japan
[D] India and Japan
Answer: India and Japan
Sri Lanka will develop the West Container Terminal at the Colombo port along with India and Japan.
India has nominated Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd.
Japan has yet to nominate a party. India and Japan will have 75% stake in WCT project.
73. The Starship mission was developed by which country?
[A] UK
[B] China
[C] Russia
[D] US
Answer: US
The Starship mission was developed by SpaceX, a firm based at the United States. SpaceX Starship
system is a fully reusable, two-stage-to-orbit heavy-lift launch vehicle.
The system comprises of a booster stage called Super Heavy. The second stage of the vehicle is called
as Starship.
74. Which Indian company joined the World Economic Forum (WEF) initiative of Racial Justice in
Business?
[A] Infosys
[B] Wipro
[C] HCL
[D] Zomato
Answer: Wipro
Wipro has announced that it has joined the ‘Partnering for Racial Justice in Business initiative’ launched
by the World Economic Forum.
The initiative aims to impart necessary policy changes for inclusion and development of professionals
with under-represented racial and ethnic identities.
75. The Union Cabinet has approved agreement with which country for co-operation in the field of

agriculture and allied sectors?

[A] Thailand
[B] Fiji
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] France
Answer: Fiji
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the signing of a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with Fiji, for co-operation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors.
The MoU provides for cooperation in various areas including promotion of joint ventures between private
sectors of both countries. It includes exchange of research personnel, technology and infrastructure.
76. Which state is to conduct its first survey of the social and educational conditions of people from
backward classes?
[A] Haryana
[B] Odisha
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Maharashtra
Answer: Odisha
The Odisha government is set to begin its first state survey of the social and educational conditions of
people from backward classes.
In the state there are nearly 209 communities identified as socially and educationally backward classes
(SEBCs). The classes comprise around 54 per cent of the state’s population. A proposal by the Odisha
State Commission for Backward Classes (OSCBC) was approved in this regard.
77. OPELIP, a tribal livelihood development program is funded by which organisation?
[A] World Bank
[B] IFAD
[C] IMF
[D] ADB
Answer: IFAD
Odisha Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups Empowerment and Livelihoods Improvement Programme
(OPELIP) is a programme funded by the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD).
The objective is to improve living conditions and reduce poverty among particularly vulnerable tribal
groups through capacity building and improved agricultural practices.
78. Nagarahole Tiger Reserve is situated in which Indian state/UT?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Goa
Answer: Karnataka
Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, formerly known as Rajiv Gandhi (Nagarahole) National Park, is a wildlife
reserve in Karnataka. It is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
It is named after the river Nagarahole, which is the Kannada term for ‘Serpent River’. The reserve was
recently engulfed in a major forest fire, leading to the destruction of several acres of forest covers.
79. India has commemorated the ‘Chabahar Day’ on which date?
[A] March 4, 2021
[B] March 5, 2021

[C] March 6, 2021

[D] March 7, 2021
Answer: March 4, 2021
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that, India commemorates the ‘Chabahar Day’ on March 4,
2021 along the lines of the Maritime India Summit 2021 held in Delhi from March 2 to March 4.
The virtual event witnessed the participation of ministers from Afghanistan, Iran, Armenia, Russia,
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
80. Which country has recently signed pact with India for purchase of BrahMos Missile?
[A] US
[B] Philippines
[C] Iran
[D] Iraq
Answer: Philippines
BrahMos is a medium-range supersonic cruise missile designed, developed and produced by BrahMos
Aerospace, a joint venture company set up by India’s DRDO and Russia’s Mashinostroyenia.
It can be launched from submarines, ships, planes or land-based platforms. Philippines signed pact with
India recently for possible purchase of this missile.
81. Which Commission is going to introduce a Digital Green Pass?
[A] UNESCO
[B] European Commission
[C] PAHO
[D] OHSC
Answer: European Commission
The European Commission is to introduce a Digital Green Pass on March 17, when a summit focusing on
travel and mobility will take place.
The Digital Green Pass will have information related to vaccination, test results and statements of
recovery. The objective of this initiative is to enable safe opening of Europe and ensure safe movement
in the European Union or abroad.
82. The “space hurricane”, which was discovered recently, was spotted in which region of the Earth?
[A] North pole
[B] South pole
[C] Inter Tropical Convergence Zone
[D] Mascarene High
Answer: North pole
The scientists have discovered a “space hurricane” for the first time. The hurricane swirled for eight
hours over the North Pole in the upper atmosphere of Earth.
The team of scientists from USA, Norway, China and United Kingdom observed and produced the image
of space hurricane using the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) satellites and a 3D
magnetosphere modelling.
83. Which banking company has successfully tested the world’s first blockchain transaction in
space?
[A] Goldman Sachs
[B] JP Morgan
[C] Wells Fargo
[D] Bank of America

Answer: JP Morgan
JP Morgan has successfully tested the world’s first blockchain transaction in space using the satellites
of the Danish space firm GomSpace.
GOMX-4 is GomSpace’s research and development mission, which includes two satellites – GOMX-4A
and GOMX-4B. They were launched in 2018 at the low Earth orbit.
84. Which is the only country to register a 3-digit growth in the wearable market, as per the recent
report of IDC?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] U.S.A
[D] Australia
Answer: India
The International Data Corporation (IDC) released a report titled “Worldwide quarterly wearable device
tracker’.
As per the report, India is the only country to register a 3-digit growth in the wearable market, with a
year-on-year growth of a 144.3 percent in 2020. A total of 36.4-million-unit wearable shipments were
registered in the country in 2020.
85. How many Indian institutions were ranked in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings
by Subject 2021?
[A] 5
[B] 8
[C] 12
[D] 19
Answer: 12
In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021, only 12 Indian Institutions found place in the
top-100 list.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA has retained its top position. Three Indian Institutes of
Technology have entered the group of the top 100 engineering institutes. IIT-Bombay is placed at the
49th position in the engineering and technology category.
86. According to recently published Municipal Performance Index, which city ranked first in the
category of Million-plus cities?
[A] Indore
[B] Lucknow
[C] Surat
[D] Bhopal
Answer: Indore
The Centre recently published the Municipal Performance Index (MPI). In this index, Indore was ranked
first in the category of Million-plus cities. It is followed by Surat and Bhopal.
While in the ‘less-than-million category’, New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has been ranked first and
is followed by Tirupati and Gandhinagar.
87. Recently, veterinarians performed a rare operation on a ‘Moray eel in which Indian state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Punjab

Answer: Kerala
Recently, veterinarians performed a rare operation on a moray eel in Thiruvananthapuram Zoo in Kerala,
one of the oldest zoos in the country. This is the first time a surgery has been done ish has been
operated on in the Indian zoos.
Moray eel is a family of marine and brackish water eels (elongated ray-finned fishes) that occur
throughout the world.
88. Where is the headquarters of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons situated?
[A] Netherlands
[B] UK
[C] US
[D] France
Answer: Netherlands
OPCW or Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons is the international chemical weapons
watchdog, headquartered in The Hague, the Netherlands.
It is the implementing body for the Chemical Weapons Convention. It also oversees the global effort to
eliminate the use of chemical weapons.
89. What is the name of the forests that have reached great age and bear no visible signs of human
activity?
[A] Old growth Forests
[B] Virgin Forests
[C] Community Forests
[D] Tropical Forests
Answer: Old growth Forests
Old growth forests or virgin forests are those forests that have reached great age and bear no visible
signs of human activity. About one third of the world’s forest are old growth forests.
A huge portion of them is in Russia, Brazil and Canada. The relatively undisturbed environment provided
by these forests give rise to unique ecological features and are home to a range of wildlife species.
90. Which organization recently published the “Food Waste Index Report, 2021”?
[A] UNEP
[B] UNESCO
[C] UNCTAD
[D] FAO
Answer: UNEP
The United Nation Environment Programme (UNEP) published the “Food Waste Index Report, 2021”. As
per the UNEP report, estimated 931 million tonnes of food were wasted across the world 2019.
The agency also highlighted that 61% of the total food wasted came from households, 26% from food
service and 13% from retail.
91. Which state has introduced ‘Night safaris’ in its national parks?
[A] Odisha
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Punjab
Madhya Pradesh has recently introduced night safaris in three of the national parks. This is expected to
promote the tourism sector in the state.

Tourists and wildlife enthusiasts can witness the night-time animals in their natural habitat. The route of
the safaris would be decided by the state and Tourists can book their night safaris on the Wildlife Safari
Reservation portal.
92. As per the survey of Amazon Web Services (AWS), what is the percentage of digitally skilled
employees in India’s workforce?
[A] 4
[B] 12
[C] 35
[D] 52
Answer: 12
According to a recent report commissioned by Amazon Web Services (AWS), India’s present workforce
comprises only 12% digitally skilled employees.
It also highlighted that the number of employees requiring digital skills in the country will need to
increase nine-times by 2025.
93. Which payment provider along with the National Payments Corporation of India, has launched
“RuPay SoftPoS”?
[A] SBI Payments
[B] CC Avenue
[C] Razorpay
[D] Instamojo
Answer: SBI Payments
The SBI Cards & Payment Services has joined hands with the National Payments Corporation of India
(NPCI) to launch “RuPay SoftPoS”.
The solution aims to offer all-in-one and cost-effective acceptance infrastructure to retailers. The
platform. The merchants can convert their existing android smartphone devices into a payment terminal
by downloading a supported application.
94. Which Indian state/UT has approved to constitute its own school education board?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Odisha
[D] New Delhi
Answer: New Delhi
The Delhi Cabinet gave approval to the constitution of Delhi’s own school education board.
As per the Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, 20-25 schools will be included in the ‘Delhi Board of School
Education’, in the academic session 2021-22. There are around 1,000 government schools and 1,700
private schools in Delhi.
95. Which organisation successfully demonstrated the Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology?
[A] HAL
[B] DRDO
[C] BHEL
[D] OFB
Answer: DRDO
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out a flight
demonstration based on Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology.
It was carried out from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. The

technology, which is available in select countries, will help in developing long range air-to-air missiles.
96. Singorgarh Fort, which was making news recently, is located in which state/UT?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Odisha
[D] Kerala
The President of India Ram Nath Kovind laid the foundation stone for the conservation works of
Singorgarh Fort in Damoh district in Madhya Pradesh.
During the program organised by Ministry of Culture and the state’s Tribal Affairs Department, the
President inaugurated the newly formed Jabalpur Circle of Archaeological Survey of India.
97. Indian Naval Ships INS Kulish and INS Sumedha visited the port of which country, for the first
time?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Myanmar
[D] Japan
Answer: Bangladesh
Indian Naval Ships INS Kulish and INS Sumedha recently arrived at the port city of Mongla in
Bangladesh.
They are visiting Bangladesh to commemorate the ongoing ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ (Liberation War of
1971). INS Sumedha is an indigenously built offshore patrol vessel and INS Kulish is an indigenously
built guided missile corvette.
98. Under which scheme, bank loans between Rs.10 lakh and Rs.1 crore is provided to set up an
enterprise to SC/ST or women borrower?
[A] MUDRA scheme
[B] Start up India scheme
[C] Stand Up India scheme
[D] PM Jan Dhan Yojana
Answer: Stand Up India scheme
Stand Up India Scheme was launched in the year 2016 to promote entrepreneurship among the
underserved sector of people such as Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Women.
It aims to provide bank loans between Rs.10 lakh and Rs.1 crore to at least one SC or ST borrower and 1
woman borrower per bank branch to set up a greenfield enterprise. As per a recent government data,
over 81% of the account holders under the scheme are women.
99. Which Indian wrestler has regained top spot in world ranking recently?
[A] Vinesh Phogat
[B] Bajrang Punia
[C] Yogeshwar Dutt
[D] Sakshi Malik
Answer: Bajrang Punia
Ace Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia has regained the top spot in the world rankings after he clinched a
second successive gold medal at the Matteo Pallicone Ranking Series.
In the 65kg freestyle event final in Rome, he defeated his Mongolian counterpart to win gold. Bajrang
Punia also won gold in the tournament last year. He had also earned his quota for the Tokyo Olympics.

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100. “Overall Business Confidence Index” has been released by which organisation?
[A] CII
[B] SBI
[C] ICICI
[D] FICCI
Answer: FICCI
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) has released the “Overall Business
Confidence Index”.
India’s score in the index improved to of 74.2 during the current round of survey as compared to a value
of 59 during the survey conducted in previous year. The improved score is on account of improved
demand situation in the country.
101. Swadhinta Puraskar is the highest civilian award of which country?
[A] Myanmar
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Nepal
Answer: Bangladesh
The Government of Bangladesh has announced the names of 9 individuals and one organization who are
being conferred with the Swadhinta Puraskar 2021, the nation’s highest civilian award.
Out of 9 individuals, 4 are awarded posthumously. Bangladesh Agriculture Research Council has been
nominated for research and training under the organisation category.
102. Which Indian bank launched a dedicated programme for women called 'SmartUp Unnati
programme'?
[A] ICICI Bank
[B] HDFC Bank
[C] Axis Bank
[D] Yes Bank
Answer: HDFC Bank
Leading private sector bank HDFC Bank has announced the launch of a dedicated programme on the
occasion of International Women’ Day.
Called as the 'SmartUp Unnati programme', it aims to mentor women entrepreneurs by senior women
leaders at the bank, over the next one year.
103. India's first ‘Transgender Community Desk’ has been inaugurated in the Police station of which
state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Telangana
[D] Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Telangana
The country's first 'Transgender Community Desk’ has been inaugurated at Gachibowli police station,
Telangana.
The desk will be managed by a police liaison officer and a transgender person who is designated as the
Community coordinator. The desk will serve as a common point for grievance redressal among
transgender community.
104. ‘Dustlik’ is a military exercise between India and which country?

[A] France
[B] Myanmar
[C] Uzbekistan
[D] Japan
Answer: Uzbekistan
‘Dustlik’ is a military exercise between India and Uzbekistan. The second edition of the joint military
exercise "Dustlik-2" started at Chaubatia in Uttarakhand. Around 45 military personnel of armies of both
the countries are participating in the exercise. The first edition of the joint military exercise was carried
out in Tashkent in November 2019.
105. Who is the head of the committee formed to commemorate the 75 years of India's
independence?
[A] Prime Minister
[B] President
[C] Home Minister
[D] Defence Minister
Answer: Prime Minister
The Central government formed a committee to commemorate the 75 years of India's independence,
headed by the Prime Minister. The committee held its first meeting recently. It will discuss procedures
related to activities for the celebrations. The committee consists of 259 members including former
President Pratibha Patil, former prime ministers Manmohan Singh and HD Devegowda.
106. Who presented the budget of the Delhi Government for the seventh consecutive term?
[A] Arvind Kejriwal
[B] Manish Sisodia
[C] Aman Arora
[D] Sushil Kumar Gupta
Answer: Manish Sisodia
The Delhi government presented a Rs 69,000-crore budget themed on patriotism, for financial year
2021-22. Deputy Chief Minister and state’s Finance Minister Manish Sisodia presented the budget for
the seventh consecutive time in the Assembly. It was proposed to allocate one-fourth of the total
budget.
107. Which state government is to set up District Investment Promotion Agencies (DIPAs)?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Odisha
[C] Karnataka
[D] Telangana
Answer: Odisha
The Odisha government announced the setting up of District Investment Promotion Agencies (DIPAs) in
30 districts. The DIPAs will operate under the leadership of the District Collector with other district
officials including SPs. The DIPAs will be housed at the District Collectorate and will seek to promote
local entrepreneurship and investment.
108. What is the threshold for mandatory e-invoicing, as per the CBIC?
[A] Rs 20 crore
[B] Rs 25 crore
[C] Rs 50 crore
[D] Rs 100 crore

Answer: Rs 50 crore
The Finance Ministry lowered the threshold for mandatory e-invoicing to Rs 50 crore, from the earlier
limit of Rs 100 crore. As per the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) notification, the
new rule will come into effect from April 1. E-invoicing involves reporting details of specified GST
documents to a government-notified portal.
109. National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal is being operated by which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Electronics and IT
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of Defence
[D] Ministry of Law and Justice
Answer: Ministry of Home Affairs
Ministry of Home Affairs launched the ‘National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal’ in 2019, to provide a
centralised mechanism for online reporting of cybercrime incidents. Recently, the Union Home Ministry
announced that a total of 3,17,439 cybercrimes and 5,771 FIRs were registered online through the portal
in the last 18 months. Maharashtra and Karnataka registered a significant number of cases
110. Which organisation conducted the final test of Air Independent Propulsion (AIP), used in
submarines?
[A] DRDO
[B] HAL
[C] Ordnance Factory Board
[D] Bharat Electronics Ltd
Answer: DRDO
The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) conducted the final development test of
Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) in Mumbai. This AIP technology allows a submarine to be submerged
for longer periods under water. It also enables the submarines to work more quietly than a nuclear
submarine.
111. Which Indian state/UT has inaugurated India’s first World Skill Centre (WSC)?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Odisha
[C] Telangana
[D] Kerala
Answer: Odisha
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has recently inaugurated the World Skill Centre (WSC) at
Mancheswar. India’s first skill centre, the WSC is developed at an outlay of Rs 1,342 crore with support
from the Asian Development Bank under the Odisha Skill Development Project. It aims to impart
advanced and employable skills to the youth in the state.
112. What is the name of the Health reserve fund from the proceeds of Health and Education Cess?
[A] Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi
[B] Pradhan Mantri Arogya Nidhi
[C] Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Swasthya Nidhi
[D] Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Nidhi
Answer: Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, has approved the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha
Nidhi (PMSSN). It is a single non-lapsable Health reserve fund from the proceeds of Health and
Education Cess levied under Finance Act, 2007. It ensures that the amount does not lapse at the end of

the financial year.

113. Which department has launched online 5G certification course for its officials?
[A] Department of Financial Services
[B] Department of Telecommunications
[C] Department of Electronics and IT
[D] Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
Answer: Department of Telecommunications
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has launched the online 5G certification course for its
officials. The Department aims to create an in-house pool of 5G experts and policymakers, by launching
a 12-week online course, which will be conducted by National Telecommunications Institute for Policy
Research, Innovation & Training (NTIPRIT), the training arm of the department.
114. Which Indian has been conferred with the Top 20 Global Women of Excellence Award for 2020
by the US Congress?
[A] Kiran Bedi
[B] Tamilisai Soundararajan
[C] Anandhiben Patel
[D] Najma Heptullah
Answer: Tamilisai Soundararajan
Lt. Governor of Puducherry Tamilisai Soundararajan was presented the Top 20 Global Women of
Excellence Award for 2020, instituted by the US Congressional Multi Advisory Task Force led by
Congressman Danny K. Davis. She joined the group of achievers across the world chosen for the award,
including US Vice President Kamala Harris.
115. What is the name given to the proposed celebrations marking 75 years of Indian Independence?
[A] Adi Mahotsav
[B] Independence Mahotsav
[C] Swathantra Mahotsav
[D] Amrit Mahotsav
Answer: Amrit Mahotsav
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has requested all MPs to be a part of the ‘Amrit Mahotsav’ which
marks the 75 years of Indian Independence. It has been stated that the festival to commemorate the
75th year of Independence would be celebrated across 75 locations of the country for a period of 75
weeks.
116. According to NASA, which lake on earth most resembles the Jezero Crater of Mars?
[A] Pulicat
[B] Salda
[C] Titicaca
[D] Victoria
Answer: Salda
As per a recent release by NASA, the rock and mineral deposits found on the Turkish Lake Salda, has the
closest resemblance to the Jezero Crater of Mars. NASA’s spacecraft Perseverance has landed on the
Jezero Crater of Mars, which is said to be once flooded with water.
117. Which institution published “Connecting to Thrive: Challenges and Opportunities of Transport
Integration in Eastern South Asia” report?
[A] International Monetary Fund
[B] World Bank

[C] Reserve Bank of India

[D] Asian Development Bank
Answer: World Bank
The World Bank has released a report titled – “Connecting to Thrive: Challenges and Opportunities of
Transport Integration in Eastern South Asia”. The report makes a special analysis on Motor Vehicles
Agreement (MVA) signed by Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal (BBIN) and labels it as crucial for creating
cross border integration.
118. What is the name of the certification system that allows people who have been vaccinated
against Covid-19 to access certain facilities?
[A] Covid Shield
[B] Vaccine Passport
[C] Vaccine Drive
[D] Covid Protect
Answer: Vaccine Passport
Vaccine Passport is the name for a certification system that allows people who have been vaccinated
against Covid-19 to access certain facilities and events. This has been recently introduced by Israel for
access to public facilities like restaurants, gyms, and hotels in Israel. It is also applicable for
international air travellers also.
119. Which State / UT has notified draft excise policy to allot liquor vends by e-auction?
[A] Assam
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Delhi
[D] Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: Jammu and Kashmir
The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has recently notified a draft excise policy for allotting liquor
vends by means of e auction for the year 2021-22. As per the policy, the number of liquor vending units
would remain the same as that of the previous years and the allotment would be valid for a period of one
year.
120. Which organization has released a report stating that 1 in 3 women have experienced physical
or sexual violence, once in their lifetime?
[A] WHO
[B] UNICEF
[C] UNESCO
[D] ICJ
Answer: WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated in a report that 1 in 3 women across the globe have
been subjected to violence (physical / sexual) at least once in their lifetime. This report is an outcome of
a study conducted by WHO in 161 countries among women and girls over 15 years of age.

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agriculture and allied sectors?

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[C] March 6, 2021

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the financial year.

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[C] Reserve Bank of India

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