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1. Who has won the first Grand Slam of the year in the Australian Open 2021 men's singles title?

- Novak Djokovic (Sarabia)

• Women's Singles: Naomi Osaka (Japan)
• Women's Doubles: Elyse Mertes (Belgium) and Aryan Sabalenka (Belarus)
• Men's Doubles: Ivan Dodig (Croatia) and Philippe Polis (Slovakia)

2. Agreement has been reached between India and which country on visa facility and leather technology?
- Ethiopia

• Ethiopia
• Capital: Addis Ababa
• Currency: Ethiopian Birr

3. Recently in which state the foundation of the first skill university of eastern India was laid?
- Assam

• Assam
• Capital : Dispur
• CM : Sarbananda Sonowal
• Governor: Prof. Jagdish Mukhi

4. Recently 'Atal Paryavaran Bhavan' was inaugurated in Lakshadweep by Union Environment Minister, who is the present Union Minister of Environment?
- Prakash Javadekar

5. Union Home Minister Amit Shah released the book "Golden Saga of Nation's First 82 Years" on the history of CRPF, who is the author of this book?

- Dr. Bhuvan Kumar Jha

6. Recently 5 different agreements were signed for bilateral development of India and Maldives, who is the current President of Maldives?

- Ibrahim Mohammad Solih

• Maldives
• Capital: Male
• Currency: Maldivian Rufiyaa

7. Which mobile app has been launched by State Bank of India to expand the digitization of merchant payments in India?
- YONO Merchant App

8. Which country has again announced its inclusion in the Paris Climate Agreement after being separated from the Paris Climate Agreement a few months ago?

- America

9. Recently India's BRICS 2021 website was launched by the Foreign Minister, who is the current foreign minister?

- Dr. S. Jaishankar

• website: https://brics2021.gov.in/about-brics.html

10. International Mother Language Day is celebrated on which day?
- 21 February

• The day was started by UNESCO in 1999
• The year 2008 was declared as International Language Year by the United Nations General Assembly.
• The idea of ​​celebrating International Mother Language Day was originally an initiative of Bangladesh.

11. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has signed an agreement with 'Greenstat Hydrogen India Private Limited', a Norwegian subsidiary for Hydrogen Fuel, where is the headquarters of IOCL?
- New Delhi

12. Where was the 47th Khajuraho dance ceremony organized?

- Khajuraho (Madhya Pradesh)

• MP Capital: Bhopal
• CM: Shivraj Singh Chauhan
• Governor: Anandiben Patel

13. Recently on which day was the World Thinking Day celebrated?
- 22 February

• Theme of 2021: Peacebuilding

14. The book 'Maverick Messiah' was released by Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu. Who is the author of this book?
- Ramesh Kandula

• This book is based on former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N.T. Rama Rao's political life

15. Where was the seven-day exhibition of National Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Hub Scheme for upliftment of SC & ST communities?
- in Jammu and Kashmir

16. The 100th K9 Vraaj built by L&T (Larsen & Toubro) handed over the self-propelled Howitzer to the Indian Army, who is the currently Army Chief?

- General Manoj Narwane

17. Recently the Uttar Pradesh government has presented the largest amount budget of the state so far?

- 5,50,270 Crore

• UP Capital: Lucknow
• CM : Yogi Aditya Nath
• Governor : Anandiben Patel

18. Recently the Assam government announced an increase in daily wages of tea garden workers by how much rupees?
- ₹50

• Assam
• Capital : Dispur
• CM : Sarbananda Sonowal
• Governor: Prof. Jagdish Mukhi

19. The second edition of Khelo India University Games will be hosted by which state?

- Karnataka

• Karnataka
• Capital: Bengaluru
• CM: B.S.Yediyurappa
• Governor: VajuBhai Vala

20. MSME Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated a group by which name to bring momentum in the craftsman field?

- SFURTI Group

21. According to S&P Global Ratings, India will become the fastest emerging market economy in the next financial year with what percentage increase?

- 10 %

• S&P Global Ratings
• HQ: New York,USA

22. Recently India's first digital university has been established?

- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

• Kerala
• CM: Pinarayi Vijayan
• Capital: Thiruvanthapuram
• Governor: Arif Mohammad Khan

23. The Union Defense Minister inaugurated the DRDO Skill Development Center for Fire Safety Training at Pilkhuwa, Uttar Pradesh, who is presently the Union Minister of Defense?

- Rajnath Singh

• DRDO: Defence Research & Development Organisation
• Established: 1958
• HQ: New Delhi
• Chairman: G. Satheesh Reddy

24. Recently, which Union Territory Chief Minister V Narayanaswamy has resigned because of government is in minority?

- Puducherry

25. Which organization has been awarded the 'Best Service Provider in Human Resources' at the 29th Global HRD Congress Awards?

- Union Bank of India

• HRD: Human Development Department
• Also awarded as Best Institute for Excellence in Learning and Development
• Kalyan Kumar has been honored as Chief Human Resources Officer of the Year

26. Recently Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced which bank to bring under its regulatory ambit?

- State Bank of Sikkim

• RBI HQ: Mumbai
• Established: 1 April 1935
• Nationalization: 01 January 1949
• Deputy Governor: 1. Mahesh Kumar Jain 2. Vibhu Prasad Kanungo 3. Michael Devavrat Patra 4. M. Rajeshwar Rao

27. Who has been appointed by the Reserve Bank of India to conduct public awareness campaigns on cyber fraud?

- Viruss, (a Punjabi singer rapper)

28. Recently released book 'Agriculture Act 2020' written by whom?

- Justice A. K. Rajan, former judge of Madras High Court

29. What percentage of India's GDP has been estimated by HSBC to be India's GDP for the year 2021-22?

- 11.2%

30. Recently in which state the 'e-Kuber payment system' of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been introduced?

- Jammu and Kashmir

31. Recently Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare launched 'Mission Indradhanush 3.0', currently who is the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare?

- Doctor Harshvardhan

32. Who is the author of erecently released book 'Runway to Skilled India'?

- Dr. Durli O. Koshy

33. Recently, which mission has been launched by the Punjab government to benefit the villagers there for their property rights, government departments, institutions, and benefits provided by the bank ?

- 'Lal Lakir'

• Punjab
• Capital: Chandigarh
• CM : Captain Amarinder Singh
• Governor: VP Singh Badnore

34. In what name has the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) launched Personal Savings Scheme?

- Bima Jyoti

• LIC: Life Insurance Corporation of India
• HQ: Mumbai
• Chairman: M R Kumar

35. Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival 2021 was announced

• Best Film: Tanhaji
• Best International Feature Film: Parasite
• Best Actor: Akshay Kumar for the film Lakshmi
• Best Actress: Deepika Padukone for the film Chhapak
• Best Critics Actor: Late Sushant Singh for the film Dil Bechara
• Best Critics Actress: Kiara Advani for Film Guilty

36.Recently, former Chairman of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Rahul Khullar passed away, who is currently the President of TRAI?

- Chairman: PD Vaghela

• TRAI: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
• Established: 20 February 1997
• HQ: New Delhi

37. Recently, the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was signed with Mauritius during the official visit of Mauritius by the Foreign Minister of India, who is presently the Union Foreign Minister of India?

- Subramaniam Jaishankar

• $100 million line of credit for the purchase of defense assets for Mauritius
• Mauritius Capital: Port Louis
• Mauritius Currency: Mauritian Rupee
• PM: Pravind Jugnauth

38. Union Home Minister Amit Shah released the book "Golden Saga of Nation First 82 Years" on the history of CRPF, who is the author of this book?

- Dr. Bhuvan Kumar Jha

39. On which day was the Central Excise Day observed?

- 24 February

40. Who is the author of the recently released book 'Because India comes First'?

- Ram Madhav (writer and politician)

41. Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 26th edition of 'Hunar Haat' in New Delhi, what is the theme of this event this year?

- Vocal for Local

42. India finished second in the 30th 'Adriatic Pearl Boxing Tournament' with 12 medals, which country topped the table?

- Uzbekistan

43. The Central Government has signed a $304 million loan agreement with which organization for the 'Assam Intra-Transmission System Enhancement Project'?

- Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

• AIIB: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
• Established: 2016
• HQ: Beijing
• President: Jin Liqun

44. Which missile was successfully tested by DRDO recently?

- VL-SRSAM (Vertical launch-Short Range Surface to Air Missile)

• DRDO: Defence Research & Development Organisation
• Established: 1958
• HQ: New Delhi
• Chairman: G. Satheesh Reddy

45. What is the new name of Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad which is the largest cricket stadium in the world?

- Narendra Modi Stadium

46. India International Trade Fair 2021 is hosted by which state?

- Odisha

• Odisha
• Capital : Bhubaneswar
• CM: Naveen Patnaik
• Governor: Ganeshi Lal

47. Recently who has been made the brand ambassador of online learning app Unacademy?

- Sachin Tendulkar

48. Recently Madhya Pradesh government has renamed Hoshangabad city as new name?

- Narmadapuram

49. Recently who has been appointed as the new Managing Director General of Asian Development Bank?

- Woochong Um

• ADB: Asian Development Bank
• Established: 19 December 1966
• HQ: Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines
• President: Masatsugu Asakawa

50. Who has become the youngest woman to cross the Atlantic recently?

- Jasmin Harrison (21 years, United Kingdom)

51.In order to improve education in Nagaland, the Government of India has signed a loan agreement with the World Bank for what amount?

- $68 Million

• World Bank
• Established: 1944
• HQ: Washington D.C., US
• President: David Malpass

52. Who is the author of the book 'Stories I Must Tell: The Journey of an Actor'?

- Kabir bedi

53. The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has tied up with whom to encourage research in the electricity sector?

- POSOCO(Power System Operation Corporation)

54. Who has been nominated by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to host the 2032 Olympic Games?

- Brisbane, Australia

• Australia
• Capital: Canberra
• Currency: Australian Dollar
• PM: Scott Morrison

55. Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has approved Kushinagar Airport to operate international flights, in which state?
- Uttar Pradesh

• With the launch of this airport, there will be a total of 3 international airports in Uttar Pradesh.
• UP Capital: Lucknow
• CM: Yogi Aditya Nath
• Governor: Anandiben Patel

56. Which state government has announced the establishment of a flower processing center in the state?
- Karnataka

• Karnataka
• Capital: Bengaluru
• CM: B.S.Yediyurappa
• Governor: VajuBhai Vala

57. Who is the author of the recently released book "Bare Necessities: How to Live a Zero West Life"?
- Tim de Reeder

58. With whom has Stelps (a startup company), tied up to digitalize the purchase and sale of milk?
- India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)

• IPPB: India Post Payments Bank
• IPPB Established : 2018
• HQ: New Delhi
• IPPB Tagline: Your Bank At Your Door
• IPPB Chairman: Pradip Kumar Bisoi
• IPPB MD & CEO : J. Venkatramu

59. Admiral Tarun Sobti has been given the charge of Easter Fleet, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Naval Command Visakhapatnam, currently who is the Chief of Naval Staff?
- Admiral Karambir Singh

• Navy Day is celebrated every year on 4 December

60. The Government of India has issued guidelines to the public sector banks for easy loan disbursement under the PM-SVANIDHI, which state is currently is topped in the PM-SVANIDHI
- Uttar Pradesh

61. Eminent cricketer Upul Tharanga has announced his retirement from international cricket. He is the cricketer of which country?
- Sri Lanka

• Capital: 1.Colombo (Executive Capital) 2.Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (Legislative Capital)
• Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee
• PM: Mahindra Rajapaksa
• President: Gotabaya Rajapaksa

62. Who is the author of the recently released book "The Last Light of Glory Days: Stories from Nagaland"?
- Dr. Avinao Kire

63. Recently which Indian social worker has received the International Anti Corruption Champions Award?
- Anjali Bhardwaj

64. Where was the 18th edition of BioAsia 2021 organized?
- Hyderabad

65. According to a recently released report, which country was India's top business partner in 2020?
- China

66. Indian scientists have discovered a new species of Alpine plant in Arunachal Pradesh, what is its name?

- Cremanthodium indicum

67. The second anniversary of the Prime Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi was observed on 24 February 2021, when did the scheme begin?
- 24 February 2019, from Gorakhpur

• Union Minister of Agriculture: Shri Narendra Singh Tomar
• This scheme is 100 percent funded by the Central Government.
• An amount of ₹ 6000 is given to farmers in three installments of ₹ 2000 per year
• ₹ 65000 crore has been allocated for this scheme in FY 2021-22

68. To promote domestic manufacturing and attract investment in the value chain of IT hardware, the government has approved the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, who is the Minister of Electronic and Information Technology?
- Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad

69. Recently India's first digital university was inaugurated in which state?
- Kerala

• University Name: "Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology"
• Kerala Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
• Kerala CM: Pinarayi Vijayan
• Kerala Governor: Arif Mohammad Khan

70. Recently in which state Asia's largest Cattle Park "AIIRLAS" has been inaugurated?
- Tamil Nadu

71. Recently who has been elected president of Federation of Indian Export Organization (FIEO)?
- Dr. A. Sakthivel

72. The Central Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the purchase of what amount for the defense sector?
- 13700 crores

73. Recently who has been appointed the chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)?
- Vijay Sampla

74. Which bank has recently launched the "Namma Chennai Smart Card" to further facilitate various payment systems?
- ICICI Bank

75. Recently who has been nominated by the Georgian Parliament as the Prime Minister of Georgia?
- Irakli Garivashvili

• Georgia
• Capital: Tbilisi
• Currency: Georgian Run

76. Which Indian tennis player won her first WTA doubles title in the final of the Phillip Island Trophy tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia?
- Ankita Raina

77. Which state government has approved the 'EBC Nestam' welfare scheme to provide financial assistance to women?
- Andhra Pradesh

• Andhra Pradesh
• CM: Y. S. JaganMohan Reddy
• Capital: 1. Amaravati 2. Visakhapatnam 3. Kurnool
• Governor: Biswabhusan Harichandan

78. Recently Assam government has appointed which world champion runner as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)?

- Hima Das

• Hima Das is also known as 'Dhing Express'
• Assam
• Capital: Dispur
• CM: Sarbananda Sonowal
• Governor: Prof. Jagdish Mukhi

79. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tarkishore Prasad presented a budget of Rs 2,18,302.70 crore for the financial year 2021-22, who is currently the Chief Minister of Bihar?
- Mr. Nitish Kumar

• Bihar
• Capital: Patna
• CM: Nitish Kumar
• Governor: Phagu Chauhan

80. Who is the author of the recently released book 'India: A Scamster Born Every Minute'?
- Snigdha Poonam

81. Recently 'Losar Festival' was held in which state?

- Himachal Pradesh

• Himachal Pradesh
• Capital: Shimla (Summer), Dharamshala (Winter)
• CM: Jai Ram Thakur
• Governor: Bandaru Dattatreya

82. Who was re-elected as the President of Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI)?
- Dushyant Chautala,

• He is also the current Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana.

83. The country's first 'Unified Vehicle Registration Card' was launched by which state?
- Madhya Pradesh

• Madhya Pradesh
• MP Capital: Bhopal
• CM: Shivraj Singh Chauhan
• Governor: Anandiben Patel

84. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has constituted a 14-member committee to review cyber security guidelines, who is the chairman of this committee?
- Professor Janakiram

• IRDAI: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
• HQ: Hyderabad
• Established: 1999
• Chairman: Subhash Chandra Khuntia

85. Who has made world-class brand Levi's its brand ambassador?
- Deepika Padukone (Actress)

• Levi's is an American denim brand

86. To whom has the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) made its goodwill ambassador?
- Natalia Vodianova (Russian supermodel)

87. Where did Prime Minister inaugurate the second Khelo India Winter Games?
- Jammu and Kashmir

88. To whom, OLX Autos announced to be its Global CEO?
- Gautam Thakur

89. New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister (Winston Peters) is on a four-day visit to India, what is the currency of New Zealand?
- New Zealand Dollar

• New Zealand
• Capital: Wellington
• Currency: New Zealand Dollar
• PM: Jacinda Ardern

90. Who has recently won the election of the President of Niger?
- Mohammad Bajoum

• Nizer
• Capital: Niamey
• Currency: West African CFA Franc

91. Who has become the first Union Territory of India to launch the Karbonn Watch app?
- Chandigarh

92. Recently where is the annual festival 'spring festival' started?
- Gandhinagar

• Gujrat Capital: Gandhinagar
• CM: Vijay Rupani
• Governor: Acharya Devvrat

93. With whom has the 'ATMA Fund' partnered to promote innovation and help the disabled persons?

• - SIDBI
• SIDBI: Small Industries Development Bank of India
• SIDBI Established: 1990
• SIDBI HQ: Lucknow, UP

94. Union Human Resource Development Minister launches 'UKIERI-UGC' program for administrators, who is presently Union Minister of Human Resource Development?
- Mr. Ramesh Pokhriyal

95. Recently how much amount of Defense Deals has been signed between India and America?
- 3 billion dollars

• USA
• Capital: Washington, D.C.
• President: Joe Biden (47th)

96. Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has tied up with which state to promote Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)?

- Andhra Pradesh

• Andhra Pradesh
• CM: Y. S. JaganMohan Reddy
• Capital: 1. Amaravati 2. Visakhapatnam 3. Kurnool
• Governor: Biswabhusan Harichandan

97. Recently the first Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea 'Michael Somare' passed away, where is the capital of Papua New Guinea?
- Port Moresby

• Papua New Guinea
• Capital: Port Moresby
• Currency: Papua New Guinean Kina

98. With whom has the State Bank of India entered into an agreement to make foreign transactions more easy?
- JPMorgan

• SBI: State Bank of India
• HQ: Mumbai
• Established: 01 July 1955
• Chairman: Dinesh Kumar Khara

99. Vishnu Narayana Nambutiri, Padmashri conferred and famous Malayalam poet, passed away

100. Recently World NGO Day was celebrated on?

- 27 February

101. Who has been announced to be appointed as new Chairman and Chief Transaction Officer (CTO) of AU Small Finance Bank ?

- Sharad Goklani

• AU Small Finance Bank
• Established: 1996
• HQ: Jaipur
• Chairman: Sharad Goklani

102. NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India) has tied up with which music platform to make UPI AutoPay live on it?
- Gaana (a music streaming platform)

• It is a joint platform of Reserve Bank of India and Indian Bank Association
• NPCI (Nationa Payments Corporation of India)
• Established: 2008
• MD & CEO: Dilip Asbe

103. Which Indian Navy ship participated in the 'IDEX-21' and 'NAVDEX-21' Naval Defense Exhibition and International Defense Exhibition held in Abu Dhabi?

- Pralya

104. Recently which Indian cricketer has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket?
- Yusuf Pathan

• BCCI: Board of Control for Cricket in India
• Established: 04 December 1928
• President: Saurav Ganguly
• Secretary: Jai Shah

105. Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has tied up with MOL Private Limited for LPG transportation through boats.

106. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched several schemes simultaneously

1. E-Kalika: For real-time monitoring of 0-3 years old children
2. Mo-Chhatua App: For real-time monitoring and efficient supply of home delivery
3. Mo Shishu Portal: For Child Protection and Services
4. Mamta App: To register and give monetary benefits to pregnant women and lactating women

• Odisha
• Capital : Bhubaneswar
• CM: Naveen Patnaik
• Governor: Ganeshi Lal

107. Recently which Indian cricketer has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket?
- R. Vijay Kumar

• BCCI: Board of Control for Cricket in India
• Established: 04 December 1928
• President: Saurav Ganguly
• Secretary: Jai Shah

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