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1. Recently which Indian cricketer became the first batsman in the world to score 3000 runs in T-20 International?
- Virat Kohli
- BCCI: Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Established: 04 December 1928
- President: Saurav Ganguly
- Secretary: Jai Shah
2. Recently where was India's first 'transgender community desk' opened?
- Gachibowli, Telangana
- Telangana Capital: Hyderabad
- CM: K. Chandrasekhar Rao
- Governor: Tamilisai Saundrajan
3. Recently in which state 'Arjun Sahayak Project' has been started?
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttar Pradesh
- Capital: Lucknow
- CM: Yogi Aditya Nath
- Governor: Anandiben Patel
4. National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) has initiated which initiative for detailed study and sampling of micro-organisms in the Indian Ocean?
- Genome Mapping
5. According to a WHO report, which state has completed the ratio of doctors and population of that state?
- Bihar
- Bihar
- Capital: Patna
- CM: Nitish Kumar
- Governor: Phagu Chauhan
6. Recently on which day World Consumer Rights Day was celebrated?
- 15 March
- Theme 2021: 'Tackle Plastic Pollution'
7. Recently which country has banned the wearing of burqa and face mask in public places?
- Sri Lanka
- Sri lanka
- Capital: 1.Colombo (Executive Capital) 2.Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (Legislative Capital)
- Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee
- PM: Mahindra Rajapaksa
- President: Gotabaya Rajapaksa
4. Where is India's first centralized AC railway terminal built?
- Bayappanahalli, Bangalore
- Railway Minister: Piyush Goyal
- Chairman & CEO of Railway Board: Suneet Sharma
9. Recently which scheme has been launched by the Government of Maharashtra to empower rural women?
- 'Maha Samriddhi Mahila Samridhi Scheme'
- Maharashtra
- Capital: Mumbai
- CM: Uddhav Thackeray
- Governor: Bhagat Singh Koshyari
10. Which digital portal has been announced by the Department of Industry and Internal Trade Promotion (DPIIT) to promote domestic investment?
- 'Aatm Nirbhar Niveshak Mitra'
11. Recently who became the first Indian to receive 'Asia Environment Change Award 2020' of United Nations?
- Sasmita Lenka (Forest Officer, Odisha)
- UNEP: United Nations Environment Program
- UNEP Established: 05June1972
- UNEP HQ: Nairobi, Kenya
12. Cooperation undertaken by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the Space Agency of Japan under the "Lunar Polar Exploration" (LUPEX) mission was reviewed, what is the name of Japan's space agency?
- JAXA
- The purpose of this mission is to send the lander and rover to the South Pole of the Moon in the year 2024
13. Which sounding rocket has been launched by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) to study altitude changes in upper atmospheric fields and plasma dynamics?
- RH-560
- ISRO: Indian Space Research Organization
- SRO Established: 15 August 1969
- ISRO HQ: Bengaluru
- ISRO Chairman: K. Shivan
14. Who has received the award for English Language at Sahitya Akademi Award 2020?
- Arundhati Subramanian (for her poem "When God is a Traveler")
- In Hindi: Anamika for her poem "Tokaree main Digant Theyir Gatha"
15. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has limited the mutual fund's investment in debt instruments to what percentage?
- 10%
- SEBI: Securities and Exchange Board of India
- Established: 12 April 1992
- HQ: Mumbai
- Chairperson: Ajay Tyagi
16. PwC (Price water house Coopers) released annual report of the most attractive development site, which is India's place in it?
- 5th
- USA is at top place
17. The Central Government has reconstituted an advisory committee for the study of the legendary Saraswati River under the chairmanship of the Minister of Culture, who is the current Minister of Culture?
- Mr. Prahlada Singh Patel
- Prahlad Singh Patel's parliamentary constituency is Damoh of Madhya Pradesh.
18. Recently which country got the 'Cape Gauge Locomotive' of 3000 horsepower by Railway Minister Piyush Goyal?
- Mozambique
- It is built by Banaras Locomotive Works
- Mozambique
- Capital: Maputo
- Currency: Mozambican Metical
19. Which initiative has been recently launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for a special event to commemorate 75 years of India's independence in the year 2022?
- Aajaadee ka Amrit Mahotsav, India @ 75
20. Grammy Awards Ceremony Held at Los Angeles 2021, Who has been selected this year's 'Album of the Year'?
- Folklore (by Taylor Swift)
- Record of the Year: Everything I Wanted (by Billy Eilish)
- Song of the Year: I Can't Breathe
- Best Country Album: Wildcard
- Best New Artist: Megan Thee Stallion
- This is the 63rd edition of this award
21. To improve the quality of soil, which state government has launched the 'Hare Khet Swasth Khet' campaign?
- Haryana
- Haryana
- Capital: Chandigarh
- CM: Manohar Lal Khattar
- Governor: Satyadev Narayan Arya
22. Which option has been launched by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on the BHIM app for grievance redressal?
- UPI-Help
- NPCI (Nationa Payments Corporation of India)
- It is a joint platform of Reserve Bank of India and Indian Bank Association
- Established: 2008
- MD & CEO: Dilip Asbe
23. According to 'Human Performance Indicator Index', what is India's position in 'Workplace Satisfaction'?
- First
- China is in second place
- This index is published by Jones Lang LaSalle, a US think tank company.
24. Where was the 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan' organized recently?
- Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir
25. Recently which state government celebrated 'Artistic Rice Festival'?
- Uttar Pradesh
- This festival is celebrated to improve the production, processing, packaging and branding of rice.
- Uttar Pradesh
- Capital: Lucknow
- CM: Yogi Aditya Nath
- Governor: Anandiben Patel
26. Where did Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiran Rijiju announce the establishment of 'Winter Sports Institute'?
- Gulmarg, Kashmir
27. Which state government has announced to reserve 75% of the jobs in the private sector for the local people?
- Jharkhand
- Jharkhand
- Capital: Ranchi
- CM: Hemant Soren
- Governor: Draupadi Murmu
28. Recently Chemanchery Kuniraman Nair passed away at the age of 105, she belongs to which field?
- Famous Kathakali Artist
29. Recently, which day was National Immunization Day celebrated?
- 16 March
30. According to a recently released report, which country has become the second largest oil supplier of India?
- United States (overtaking Saudi Arabia)
- Currently Iraq supplies India's top oil
31. Recently Laxman Pai passed away at the age of 95, he was related to which field?
- Painting
32. Which state government has ordered removal of all religious places to remove roadside encroachments to improve public transport?
- Uttar Pradesh
33. Recently International Mathematics Day was celebrated on which day?
- 14 March
- Subject: Mathematics for a better world
34. According to the report released by the International Monetary Fund, India ranks at which place with $580.3 billion in foreign exchange storage?
- 4th
- China is in the top position
- In second place is Japan and in third place is Switzerland
35. Recently, Marvelous Marvin Hagler passed away, which area did he belong to?
- Former Boxing Champion
36. Recently who became the first Indian fencer to qualify for the Olympics?
- Bhavani Devi
37. Recently who has been appointed the Director of Security of West Bengal?
- Gyanwant Singh
- West Bengal
- Capital: West Bengal
- CM: Mamata Banerjee
- Governor: Jagdeep Dhankhar
38. Recently who has been appointed as the new director and CEO of Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER)?
- Deepak Mishra
- He is also the Chief Economist of the World Bank
39. Who is the author of the recently released book 'Prince with a paint brush the story of Raja Ravi Varma'?
- Shobha Tharoor Srinivasam
40. Recently which Indian has been awarded the 'International Woman of Courage' award?
- Kaushalya Shankar
41. Who is the author of the recently released book "My Life in Full: Work, Family and Our Future"?
- Indira Nooyi (Former CEO of PepsiCo)
42. Recently which football club has won the title of ISL 2020-21?
- Mumbai City FC
- ATK defeated Mohun Bagan FC
- ISL 2021-2021:
- Golden Ball Award (Best Player): Roy Krishna
- Golden Boot Award (Highest goalscorer): Igor Angulo
- Golden Globe Award (Best Goalkeeper 0): Arvindam Bhattacharya
43. The Asian Boxing Championship 2021 will be hosted by which country?
- India
- AIBA: The International Boxing Association
- Established: 1946
- HQ: Lausanne, Switzerland
44. Recently the International Cricket Council has banned which cricketers for 8 years on the charge of match fixing?
- Mohammad Naved (UAE) & Shaiman Anwar (UAE)
- ICC-International Cricket Council
- ICC HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- ICC Established: 15June1909
- Chairman: Greg Barclay
- CEO: Manu Sawhney
45. Recently which telecom equipment manufacturer has announced the development of '5G radio instrument'?
- Nokia
- Nokia is a Finnish company
46. Recently which country has been declared malaria free by the World Health Organization (WHO)?
- El Salvador
- WHO: World Health Organization
- Established: 7 April 1948
- HQ: Geneva Switzerland
- President: Tedros Adhanom
47. Recently which country has decided to change the name of its 'Ministry of Information' to 'Ministry of Information and Broadcasting'?
- Bangladesh
- Bangladesh
- Capital: Dhaka
- PM: Sheikh Hasina
- President: Abdul Hamid
48. Recently the inventor of audio cassette tapes has passed away. What is his name?
- Lou Ottens
49. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved which online payment company for fast and easy payment for IPO application?
- @PayTm UPI Handle
- SEBI: Securities and Exchange Board of India
- Established: 12 April 1992
- HQ: Mumbai
- Chairperson: Ajay Tyagi
50. Recently which bank has imposed monetary penalty due to violation of financial irregularities by the Reserve Bank of India?
- State Bank of India
- RBI HQ: Mumbai
- Established: 1 April 1935
- Nationalisation: 01 January 1949
- Governor: Shaktikanta Das (25 th)
- Deputy Governor: 1. Mahesh Kumar Jain 2. Vibhu Prasad Kanungo 3. Michael Devvrat Patra 4. M. Rajeshwar Rao
51. Recently India-Finland Virtual Summit was organized, who is the current Prime Minister of Finland?
- Sanna Marin
- Finland
- Capital: Helsinki
- Currency: Euro
- PM: Sanna Marin
52. According to a report by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), what percentage of India's arms imports have decreased due to the adoption of 'Make in India' and 'AatamNirbhar Bharat'?
- 33%
53. It has been decided by the Reserve Bank of India to act the Check Truncation System (CTS) to all bank branches in India by 30 September 2021, currently who is the Governor of RBI?
- Shaktikanta Das (25th)
54. Which organization has been approved by the Central Government to set up long-term funds for infrastructure development projects in the country?
- Development Finance Institute
The institute is being set up with an initial capital of 20,000 crores.
55. Under which mission did the Indian naval ship 'INS Jalashwa' reach Comoros to deliver 1000 tons of rice as aid?
- Mission Sagar-IV
56. Recently, which Principal Advisor to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has resigned due to personal reasons?
- PK Sinha
57. MG Motor has tied up with which educational institute for the research of electric and autonomous vehicles?
- IIT Delhi
58. Which edition of 'India-Brazil South Africa Women's Forum' was organized to bring changes in the lives of women?
- 6th
59. Who is the author of the recently released book "What's up with me"?
- Tisca Chopra (actress and writer)
60. According to a report of the Ministry of Agriculture, which states are at the 1st place of the use of drip irrigation?
- Sikkim
61. Recently the e-version of which book was launched by the Governor of Maharashtra, Bhagat Singh Koshyari?
- "Down Under the Dome"
- This book was written by Swati Pandey and Orchida Mukherjee
62. Recently former Union Minister Dilip Gandhi died at 69, which political party did he belong to?
- Bharatiya Janata Party
63. Recently which sports museum has been awarded 'The World Record Award' by the World Record Academy, Miami (USA)?
- Blades of Glory Museum, Pune
64. Recently which runner has won the gold medal in the Federation Cup Senior National Athletics Championship defeating national record holder Duti Chand?
- S. Dhanalakshmi (Tamil Nadu)
65. Recently who has been appointed as Director General of National Security Guard (NSG)?
- M.A. Ganapati
66. Recently a committee has been formed by the Central Government for the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme, who is the Chairman of this committee?
- H.K. Mittal
67. According to 'World Air Quality Report 2020' by an organization "IQAir" of Switzerland, which city of India has become the 10th most polluted city in the list of world's most polluted capital city?
- New Delhi
- Bangladesh tops the list of most polluted country
- Pakistan is in second place and India in third place.
68. Recently decision has been taken by the government of india to end the institution?
- HHEC (Handicrafts and Handloom Export Corporation of India Limited)
69. Recently in which state has been announced to provide interest-free housing loan up to 2 lakh rupees under Pradhan Mantri Aawas Yojana-urban (PMAY-U)?
- Jammu and Kashmir
- J&K Lieutenant Governor: Manoj Sinha
70. Recently which two artillery were decommissioned by the Indian Army?
- 130mm Self Propelled M-46 and 160mm Tampella Mortar
- Army Chief: Manoj Mukund Narwane
71. With whom has the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) tied up for the development of tribal communities?
- "Craft Village"
72. Recently India commissioned its Ocean Monitoring and Nuclear Missile Tracking 'INS Dhruv', which place does India have in the world to do so?
- Fifth
73. Which former Indian cricketer has recently been included as a member of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI)?
- Kapil Dev
74. Recently the book 'Battle Ready for 2021 Century' co-edited by Lieutenant General AK Singh and Brigadier Narendra Kumar was released by whom?
- General Bipin Rawat
75. Who has been awarded the 'Pritzkar Architecture Award 2021'?
- Anne Lacton & Jean Philippe Vassal (Husband-wife)
76. According to Hurun India's Wealth Report 2020, which state has the highest number of millionaire households?
- Maharashtra (56000 Millionaire Household)
- Maharashtra is the fastest growing state in India with a growth rate of 13.16%.
77. On which day was Global Rehabilitation Day 2021 celebrated?
- 18 March
- Objective: To spread awareness for the right use of natural resources
- Theme 2021: Recycling Heroes
78. According to the recent Bloomberg Billionaires Index, who has become the world's richest person, leaving behind Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Tesla owner Elon Musk?
- Gautam Adani
- Gautam Adani has US $ 16.2 billion in assets.
- In second place is Google co-founder Larry Page with US $ 14.3 billion.
79. Recently which former Prime Minister of Bangladesh died at the age of 81?
- Maudud Ahmed
- Bangladesh
- Capital: Dhaka
- PM: Sheikh Hasina
- President: Abdul Hamid
80. Which of the world's highest railway bridges has been successfully connected to its two edge by Indian Railways?
- Chenab Bridge
- The bridge is targeted to be completed by the end of 2021
- Total Cost: Rs 12000 Crore
- Total length of Braj: 1.315 km
81. Recently who has been appointed as the Director General of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)?
- Kuldeep Singh
- CRPF: Central Reserve Police Force
- Established: 27 July 1939
- HQ: New Delhi
82. Recently the Prime Minister of Bangladesh inaugurated the 'Amar Ekushi' book fair in Dhaka, who is the current Prime Minister of Bangladesh?
- Sheikh Hasina
- Bangladesh
- Capital: Dhaka
- PM: Sheikh Hasina
- President: Abdul Hamid
83. Government of India has decided to set up a 'Joint Commission' to promote mutual cooperation with which country?
- Kuwait
- Kuwait
- Capital: Kuwait City
- Currency: Kuwaiti Dinar
84. Recently who was appointed Director General of International Solar Organization (ISA)?
- Ajay Mathur
- ISA: International Solar Alliance
- Established: 30 November 2015
- HQ: Gurugram, India
85. Recently which country has joined the 'International Solar Organization's Revised Framework' (ISA)?
- Italy
- Italy
- Capital: Rome
- Currency: Euro
- PM: Mario Draghi
86. Which initiative has been launched by India and the US to increase the use and collaboration of artificial intelligence?
- US India Artificial Intelligence (USIAI)
87. Recently who has been appointed as the chairman of 'Stop TB Partnership Board'?
- Dr. Harsh Vardhan (Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare)
88. Ordnance Factory Day 2021 was observed on which day?
- 18 March
89. SMC Global Securities has launched online trading service with which bank?
- Union Bank of India
90. The book "Saving Us: Climate Scientists Case for Hope and Healing in a Deviated World" is about to be released, who is the author of this book?
- Kathryn Hayhoe
91. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has tied up with which bank to provide "EasyPay" services to travel agents in India?
- standard Chartered Bank
92. Recently KRL Stadium in Pakistan's name has been renamed on which cricketer's name?
- Shoaib Akhtar
New name of KRL Stadium: Shoaib Akhtar Stadium
93. Who has become the first Afghan player to score a double century in Test cricket?
- Hashmatullah Shaheedi
94. Which company has been set up by PNB Credit Card to expand its business to credit cards?
- PNB Cards & Services Limited
- PNB HQ: New Delhi
- PNB's MD & CEO: SS Mallikarjun Rao
- PNB's Tagline: "The Name You Can Bank upon"
95. Which app has been launched by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) for e-commerce portal?
- "Bharat E-Market"
96. Recently which country has announced to create the world's largest 'floating solar form'?
- Singapore
97. According to a report by the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), India will register the largest increase in child and maternal deaths in South Asia in 2020 due to COVID-19, currently who is the President of UNICEF?
- Henrietta H. Fore
- UNICEF: United Nation Children’s Fund
- Established: 11 December 1946
- President: Henrietta H. Fore
98. For the purpose of communicating with the general public, which radio program was inaugurated by Lt. Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha?
- "Awaam Ki Baat"
99. Who has appointed NeoGrowth Credit Pvt Ltd as its brand ambassador?
- Ajinkya Rahane
100. According to a recent World Health Organization (WHO) report, nearly one in three women worldwide face physical and sexual violence, who is currently the president of the World Health Organization?
- Tedros Adhanom
- WHO: World Health Organization
- Established: 7 April 1948
- HQ: Geneva Switzerland
- President: Tedros Adhanom
101. Recently Tanzania's President John Magufuli died at the age of 61, where is the capital of Tanzania?
- Dodoma
Currency: Tanzanian shilling
102. Recently in which state 'Chinar Day' was celebrated to protect the extinct often poplar tree?
- Jammu and Kashmir (15 March 2021)
- J&K Lieutenant Governor: Manoj Sinha
- J & K Capital: 1. Jammu (Winter) 2. Srinagar (Summer)
103. Indian Navy along with Navy of which country did 'PASSEX' exercise under Operation Resolution?
Bahrain
- Bahrain
- Capital: Manama
- Currency: Bahraini Dinar
- Indian Navi
- Founded: 26 January 1950
- Chief of Naval Staff: Karambir Singh
- Navy Day: 4 December
104. Recently International Happiness Day was celebrated on which day?
- 20 March
- Theme 2021: keep calm, be sane, be kind
105. Recently World Sparrow Day was celebrated on which day?
- 20 March
- Theme 2021: I Love Sparrows
106. According to the recent Moody's report, what is the percentage increase in the Indian economy in FY 2021?
- 12%
107. Which indigenously built Indian Navy landing craft was commissioned at Port Blair of Andaman and Nicobar?
- L58
- Indian Navi
- Founded: 26 January 1950
- Chief of Naval Staff: Admiral Karambir Singh
- Navy Day: 4 December
108. Which campaign has been launched by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to celebrate the livelihood of women in rural India?
- 'Sahi Disha'
- UNDP: United Nations Development Program
- Established: 22 Nevember 1965
- HQ: New York
- President: Achim Steiner
109. Recently who has been appointed the first woman President of Tanzania?
- Samiya Suluhu Hassan
- Tanzania
- Capital: Dodoma
- Currency: Tanzanian Shilling
- PM: Kassim Majaliwa
110. According to a recent Bloomberg report, which place does India rank among the top 10 countries in the world in terms of market capitalization?
- 8th
- India's market capitalization is $ 2.8 trillion
- America topped $ 45.83 trillion
111. Recently World Sleep Day 2021 was celebrated on which day?
- 19 March
- Theme 2021: 'Regular Sleep, Healthy Future'
112. According to a recently released report, which country ranks first in terms of the world's most dangerous roads?
- South Africa
- India is in fourth position
- Norway has the safest road in the world
113. Which Indian table tennis player has become the first Indian peddler to qualify for the Tokyo Olympic Games by qualifying in the Asian Olympic qualification tournament held in Doha, Qatar?
- Achanta Sharath Kamal
114. NITI Aayog and Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) have entered into an agreement with which platform to strengthen the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in India?
Amazon Web Service (AWS)
115. Recently on which day 'United Nations French Language Day' was celebrated?
- 20 March
116. To attract children towards sports, which state government has decided to set up 100 nursery sports academies?
- Rajasthan
- Rajasthan
- Capital: Jaipur
- CM: Ashok Gehlot
- Governor: Kalraj Mishra
117. Telangana Finance Minister Harish Rao presented a budget of Rs 2,30,825 crore for FY 2021-22, who is the Governor of Telangana?
- Tamilisai Soundararajan
- Telangana Capital: Hyderabad
- CM: K. Chandrasekhar Rao
- Governor: Tamilisai Saundrajan
118. Who has been elected Prime Minister of the Netherlands for the fourth consecutive time?
- Mark Rutte
- Netherland
- Capital: Amsterdam
- Currency: Euro
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