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1. Maria Sharapova has announced her retirement from tennis. She represents which

country? A.France B.Spain

C.Russia D.Germany

2. Losar Festival was recently celebrated in which state? A.Himachal Pradesh B.Tripura

C.Arunachal Pradesh D.Nagaland

3. When is World NGO Day observed globally? A.27 February B.26 February

C.28 February D.25 February

4. The 5th edition of the Exercise Indra Dhanush 2020 is being held between India and which

country?

A.Russia B.United States

C.United Kingdom D.Oman

5. Which has become the first NDA-ruled state that has passed a resolution to not implement

the National Register of Citizens (NRC)?

A.Haryana B.Himachal Pradesh

C.Bihar D.Tripura

6. Who has become the youngest player to win Man of The Match in the T20 World Cup?

A.Richa Ghosh B.Deepti Sharma

C.Shikha Pandey D.Shafali Verma

7. As per the recent ‘Hurun Global Rich List 2020’, which country has the highest number of

billionaires? A. United States C. China

B. Russia D. India

8. As, per the 2011 census, which Union Territory had the highest Scheduled Tribe (ST)

distribution in India? A. Goa B.Puducherry

C. Andaman and Nicobar Islands D. Lakshadweep

9. As, per the 2011 census, which State had the highest Scheduled Tribe (ST) distribution in

India? A. Assam B. Mizoram

C. Andhra Pradesh D. Odisha

10. When is the birth anniversary of former PM Morarji Desai celebrated? A. 20 February B. 29 February

C. 1 March D. 5 March

11. What is the theme of the 2020 National Science Day (28th February)? A. Make in India: S&T driven innovations

B. Women in Science

C. Science for the People and the People for Science

D. Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future

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12. Who discovered the scattering of light as it passes through different materials?

A.Jayant Narlikar B.G.N Ramachandran

C.Subrahmanyam Chandrashekhar D.Sir C.V. Raman

13. National Science Day (NSD) commemorate the discovery of ________.

A. Raman Effect B. Quantum Mechanics

C. Chandrashekhar Limit D. Ramachandran Plot

14. What is the length of the Bundelkhand Expressway?

A. 200 km B. 296 km

C. 180 km D. 250 km

15. Red Throated Thrush and Plumbeous Water Redstart bird species were recently found in

which Union Territory?

A. Jammu & Kashmir B. Ladakh

C. Puducherry D. Lakshadweep

16. Raja Ravi Varma State Award for 2020 was conferred on whom? A.J.S. Khanderao B.Sudarsan Pattnaik

C.Ashok Gudigar D.Vasudev Kamath

17. Who has been appointed as the Managing Director and CEO IndusInd Bank? A. Sumant Kathpalia B. Sanjiv Chadha

C. Atanu Kumar Das D. Lingam Prabhakar

18. Who became the first female cricketer to score a century in all three formats of cricket? A. Smriti Mandhana B. Harmanpreet Kaur

C. Meg Lanning D. Heather knight

19. Which smartphone company has collaborated to bring ISRO's navigation satellite system

"NavIC Technology" to their smartphones? A. Xiaomi B. Samsung

C. Nokia D. Google

NavIC — Navigation with Indian Constellation

20. Which state's high court has banned student strike in school, college campuses? A. Uttar Pradesh B. Maharashtra

C. Gujarat D. Kerala

Kerala Capital – Thiruvananthapuram, Governor - Arif Mohammad Khan, Chief Minister - Pinarayi

Vijayan

21. Who will be conferred with Swami Vivekananda Karmayogi Award 2020? A. Pali Chandra B. Narayan Sanyal

C. Jadav Payeng D. Nishant Dattaram

22. Who has been conferred with the Sahitya Akademi’s translation prize, 2019? A. Devenoora Mahadeva B. Susan Daniel

C. Vilambi Naganaar D. Parichay Das

23. Who has won the Iconic Business Leader of the Decade at the Indian Business Leader

Awards? A. Ratan Tata B. Mukesh Ambani

C. Anand Mahindra D. Azim Premji



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24. Ritesh Agarwal, who was named as the world’s second youngest billionaire, is the founder

of which Indian start-up company? A. Zomato C. Oyo Hotels

B. Swiggy D. Byjus

25. The Diamond Princess cruise ship, which witnessed the largest coronavirus outbreak, is

quarantined in which country? A. Australia B. China

B. South Korea D. Japan

26. As of 2020, how many languages in India are given the status of ‘Classical language’? A. 4 B. 6

C. 8 D. 10

27. Who won the men's singles title at the Dubai Tennis Championships?

A. Rafael Nadal B. Roger Federer

C. Stefanos Tsitsipas D. Novak Djokovic

Correct Answer: Novak Djokovic

Explanation: World No.1 Novak Djokovic of Serbia claimed the men's singles title at the Dubai

Tennis Championships 2020 as the 32-year-old defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece to win his

5th title at the Dubai event.

28. Who won the women's singles title at the Mexican Open tennis tournament? A. Simona Halep B. Heather Watson

C. Leylah Fernandez D. Courtney Duffus

Correct Answer: B. Heather Watson

Explanation: Heather Watson credited the steadying influence of her boyfriend, Yeovil Town

striker Courtney Duffus, for helping her claim her fourth Women's Tennis Association title in

Acapulco. In a nerve-racking final, Watson needed all her poise to edge past 17-year-old Canadian

prodigy Leylah Fernandez.

29. Who won the men's singles title at the Mexican Open tennis tournament? A. Rafael Nadal B. Alexander Zverev

C. Stefanos Tsitsipas D. Novak Djokovic

Correct Answer: Rafael Nadal

Explanation: Rafael Nadal secured his 85th ATP Tour title with a resounding win over Taylor

Fritz in the Mexican Open final. The Spanish great proved too good for Fritz 6-3 6-2 in just 74

minutes in the decider in Acapulco.

30. Who has been awarded 2020 Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee award? A. Nongthombam Biren Singh B. Sarbananda Sonowal

C. Zoramthanga D. Neiphiu Rio

Correct Answer: Sarbananda Sonowal

Explanation: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal was conferred the Dr. Syama Prasad

Mukherjee award 2020 for Politics on 28 February. The award was conferred by the External

Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Speaker of People's Majlis of Maldives Mohamed Nasheed at the

6th India Ideas Conclave in Gujarat.

31. When was World Wildlife Day 2020 observed? a) March 1st b) March 2nd



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c) March 3rd d) February 29th

Correct Answer: c) March 3rd

Explanation: The World Wildlife Day 2020 was observed across the globe on March 3, 2020. The

theme of the day this year is ‘Sustaining all life on Earth’, which includes all animal and plant

species and livelihoods of those living closest to nature.

32. Which national sanctuary has recently been declared eco-sensitive zone? a) National Chambal Sanctuary b) Sundarvan Tiger Reserve

c) Bandhavgarh National Sanctuary d) Kanha National Sanctuary

Correct Answer: a) National Chambal Sanctuary

Explanation: The Government of India has declared the National Chambal Sanctuary as an eco-

sensitive zone. Ganga dolphins and critically endangered crocodiles are found in this sanctuary.

About 75 percent of the crocodiles of this species are found in this sanctuary.

33. Which university won the Khelo India University Games 2020? a) Punjab University b) Delhi University

c) Jawaharlal Nehru University d) Banaras Hindu University

Correct Answer: a) Punjab University

Explanation: Punjab University emerged winner on the last day of Khelo India University Games

2020. Indian athlete Dutee Chand won her second gold medal at the Khelo India University Games.

She also won the 200 meters race on March 01, 2020.

34. The legislative assembly of which among the following states has become paperless? a) Andhra Pradesh b) Arunachal Pradesh

c) Jharkhand d) Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer: b) Arunachal Pradesh

Explanation: The Arunachal Pradesh Assembly has gone paperless in line with PM Narendra

Modi’s ‘Digital India’ initiative. The budget session of the state assembly began on March 2, 2020.

The session is scheduled to conclude on March 10, 2020.

35. Indian Railways launched its first "Restaurant on Wheels" for railway passengers and

common people at which station? a) Surat b) Amritsar

c) Asansol d) Darbhanga

Correct Answer: c) Asansol

Explanation: Indian Railways started its first railway restaurant "Restaurant on Wheels" at

Asansol railway station in West Bengal for the use of its passengers and common people. This

restaurant has been developed by renovating two old coaches.

36. What is the name of the campaign launched by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for the

nutrition of pregnant women? a) Matri Vandan Yojana b) Suposhit Maa Abhiyan

c) Janani Suraksha Yojana d) Swasth Ma Abhiyan

Correct Answer: b) Suposhit Maa Abhiyan

Explanation: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla recently launched the 'Suposhit Maa Abhiyan' from

Kota, Rajasthan. The main objective of this campaign is to maintain the health of pregnant women

and newborns. According to the scheme, 1000 pregnant women will be given nutritious food kits

for nine months.



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37. Which Indian women cricketer has topped the latest women's T20 International batting

rankings?

A. Poonam Yadav B. Deepti Sharma

C. Smriti Mandhan D. Shafali Verma

Correct Answer: D. Shafali Verma

Explanation: Shafali Verma has been ranked at the top in the latest ICC women's T20

International batting rankings. The 16-year-old is the only second Indian woman cricketer after

Mithali Raj to top the women's T20 International rankings.

38. Who among the following Indian-Americans has been named as a key member of the

coronavirus task force in the US?

A. Harpreet Singh Sandhu B. Seema Verma

C. Nikki Haley D. Ajit Pai

Correct Answer: B. Seema Verma

Explanation: Seema Verma, who is the first Indian-American female administrator of the US

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, has been appointed as one of the key members in the

coronavirus task force set up by President Donald Trump’s administration.

39. India celebrated Janaushadhi Week 2020 on which of the following dates? A. 25th February to 2nd March B. 28th February to 5th March

C. 1st March to 7th March D. 2nd March to 8th March

Correct Answer: C. 1st March to 7th March

Explanation: The Janaushadhi week 2020 is being observed in India from 1st to 7th March 2020.

To mark the event, the Government has so far distributed over 50,000 Suvidha Sanitary Napkin

packets free of cost.

40. Which city hosted the Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2020? A. Bangalore B. New Delhi

C. Kolkata D. Mumbai

Correct Answer: B. New Delhi

41. Which state topped in the KIU Games event? A. Kerala B. Andhra Pradesh

C. Telangana D. Chandigarh

Correct Answer: C. Telangana

42. Which of the following country took the presidency of UN Security Council for March 2020? A. Japan B. China

C. South Africa D. France

Correct Answer: B. China

43. Which Indian University was the winner of the Khelo India University Games 2020? A. Madras University B. Punjab University

C. Savitribai Pule University D. Andhra University

Correct Answer: B. Punjab University

44. Which of the following state to host 108th Indian Science Congress in 2021? A. Mumbai B. Pune

C. Aurangabad D. Nagpur

Correct Answer: B. Pune



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45. Rihand Dam has been constructed on Rihand River in which Indian state? A. Gujarat B. Rajasthan

C. Uttar Pradesh D. Odisha

Correct Answer: C. Uttar Pradesh

46. Food and agriculture organization's headquarters is located in which of the following

place? A. Lausanne, Switzerland B. Rome, Italy

C. Paris, France D. New York, USA

Correct Answer: B. Rome, Italy

47. Gorakhpur Atomic Thermal Power Station located at which state? A. Bihar B. Kerala

C. Haryana D. Gujarat

Correct Answer: C. Haryana

48. The Nanda Devi National Park is in the state of- A. Uttarakhand B. Punjab

C. Tamil Nadu D. Gujarat

Correct Answer: A. Uttarakhand

49. Tehri Dam of Uttarakhand is built on which river? A. Subansiri river B. Gola River

C. Tapi River D. Bhagirathi river

Correct Answer: D. Bhagirathi river

50. Which place has been designated as the summer capital of the Uttarakhand? a) Ranikhet b) Almora

c) Binsar d) Gairsain

Correct Answer: d) Gairsain

Explanation: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat recently announced that

Gairsain will be the summer capital of the state. The people in the state had been demanding to

make Gairsain the capital of Uttarakhand for a long time.

51. The mobile application named “Humsafar” is associated with which of these services? a) Ride-Hailing b) Door Delivery of Fuel

c) Booking Flight Tickets d) Door-Delivery of Machines

Correct Answer: b) Door Delivery of Fuel

52. Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank of India have become a part of _______. a) Punjab National Bank b) SBI

c) ICICI d) Indian Bank

Correct Answer: a) Punjab National Bank

53. Who has been appointed as the new Finance Secretary? a) T V Somanathan b) Atanu Chakraborty

c) Harshvardhan Shringla d) Ajay Bhushan Pandey

Correct Answer: d) Ajay Bhushan Pandey

54. Which Indian city will host the International Olympic Committee's session in 2023? a) New Delhi b) Mumbai

c) Bengaluru d) Hyderabad



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Correct Answer: b) Mumbai

Explanation: Mumbai will host the International Olympic Committee's session in 2023 after IOC’s

Executive Board recommended the city’s name. The decision will be ratified during the 136th

session of the IOC in Tokyo in July 2020.

55. When is National Security Day celebrated in India every year? a) 3rd March b) 4th March

c) 5th March d) 6th March

Correct Answer: b) 4th March

56. Who launched the Student Health Card scheme in Jammu and Kashmir? a) GC Murmu b) RK Mathur

c) Rajnath Singh d) Dr Harsh Vardhan

Correct Answer: a) GC Murmu

Explanation: Lieutenant Governor GC Murmu launched the Student Health Card scheme in Jammu

and Kashmir on March 5, 2020.

57. Gorakhpur Atomic Thermal Power Station located at which state? A. Bihar B. Kerala

C. Haryana D. Gujarat

Correct Answer: C. Haryana

58. The Nanda Devi National Park is in the state of A. Uttarakhand B. Punjab

C. Tamil Nadu D. Gujarat

Correct Answer: A. Uttarakhand

59. Tehri Dam of Uttarakhand is built on which river? A. Subansiri river B. Gola River

C. Tapi River D. Bhagirathi river

Correct Answer: D. Bhagirathi river

60. Who among the following has been appointed as the Chief Information Commissioner?

a) Devendra Yadav b) Bimal Julka

c) Ashish Tripathi d) NK Vaid

Correct Answer: b) Bimal Julka

Explanation: President Ram Nath Kovind administered the oath of office to Chief Information

Commissioner (CIC) to Bimal Julka. Bimal Julka is a 1979 batch retired IAS officer of Madhya

Pradesh cadre.

61. Who has been appointed as the new Finance Secretary?

a) Ajay Bhushan Pandey b) Atanu Chakraborty

c) T V Somanathan d) Tuhin Kant Pandey

Correct Answer: a) Ajay Bhushan Pandey

Explanation: Ajay Bhushan Pandey, a 1984 batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the new

Finance Secretary of India. He will succeed Rajiv Kumar, who retired from the position in February

2020.

62. Which international magazine has included Indira Gandhi in the '100 Woman of the Year'

list?

a) Outlook b) TIME



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c) Forbes d) Mirror

Correct Answer: b) TIME

Explanation: The TIME Magazine has included former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi and

freedom fighter Amrit Kaur in the list of 100 powerful women of the world of the last century.

63. When is International Women’s Day observed?

a) March 8th b) March 7th

c) March 6th d) March 9th

Correct Answer: d) March 9th

Explanation: The International Women’s Day is observed across the world on 8th March. The day

is observed to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women

worldwide.

64. Chapchar Kut is believed to have started in 1450-1700 AD in a village called ________.

A. Meramoi B. Suaipui

C. Kolasib D. Champhai

Correct Answer: B.Suaipui

Explanation: Chapchar Kut is believed to have started in 1450-1700 AD in a village called Suaipui.

It is a spring festival. The festival was discouraged and was revived in 1973. Chapchar Kut began

in all parts of Mizoram on 5 March 2020. The festival will be held on 5-6 March. The festival is

celebrated at the Assam Rifles Ground at Aizawl.

65. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme was initiated by ________.

A. Ministry of Women & Child Development B. Ministry of Human Resource Development

C. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare D. All the above

Correct Answer: D. All the above

Explanation: Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme was launched by the Prime Minister Narendra

Modi on 22 January 2015 at Panipat, Haryana. The scheme was initiated by the Ministries of

Women & Child Development, Human Resource Development, and Health & Family Welfare.

66. Kobita Utsav is being held in _______.

A. Kolkata B.Hyderabad

C.Bhubaneswar D.Aizawl

Correct Answer: A. Kolkata

Explanation: Kobita Utsav, a poetry festival, is being held in Kolkata on 5 March. The festival aims

to encourage the reading of Bengali poems among the younger generation. It will be held from 5-8

March. The festival was inaugurated by Eminent painter Jogen Choudhury.

67. What is the time limit within which the Lokpal shall dispose of a complaint of alleged

corruption against public servants?

A. 21 days B. 30 days

C. 45 days D. 60 days

Correct Answer: B. 30 days

68. Mukhyamantri Dal Bhat Yojna (MDBY) is a subsidised food scheme of which state

government? A. Uttar Pradesh B. Bihar

C. Jharkhand D. West Bengal

Correct Answer: C. Jharkhand



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69. The Week of March 1 to March 7 is celebrated as which commemorative week across the

country? A. Swachch Bharat Week B. KISAN week

C. Janaushadhi Week D. Beti Bachao Week

Correct Answer: C. Janaushadhi Week

70. Which country became the first in the world to make public transport free? বিশ্বের প্রথম দেশ

A. Thailand B. Luxembourg

C. Canada D. Brazil

Correct Answer: B. Luxembourg

71. Which Engineering College of India has obtained the highest rank in the recent QS World

Ranking?

a) IIT Kharagpur b) IIT Madras

c) IIT Kanpur d) IIT Mumbai

72. Who among the following has been named as the Sportsperson of the Year at the Times of

India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2019? a) MC Mary Kom b) Dutee Chand

c) PV Sindhu d) Shakshi Malik

73. Fourth Global Ayurveda Festival to be held in a) Kozhikode b) Kochi

c) Kumarakom d) Thiruvananthapuram

74. Namaste Orchha festival celebrated in which of the following states? a) Sikkim b) Uttar Pradesh

c) Madhya Pradesh d) Jharkhand

75. The Asian Badminton Championship 2020 is shifted from Wuhan (China) to which City due

to outbreak of novel Corona virus. a) Manila, Philippines b) Tokyo, Japan

c) New Delhi, India d) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

76. Which city was adjudged as India's Cleanest City for the third consecutive year as per

Swachh Survekshan 2019? a) Bhopal b) Indore

c) Ambikapur d) Mysuru

77. Which city was awarded as the Cleanest Capital in the Swachh Survekshan 2019 survey? a) Bhopal b) Chennai

c) Greater Mumbai d) Chandigarh

78. Who became the highest wicket-taking fast-bowler in a Ranji Trophy Season? a) Shardul Thakur c) Umesh Yadav

c) Varun Aaron d) Jaydev Unadkat

79. Khelo India Winter Games is hosted by which city? a) Gulmarg b) Pahalgam

c) Leh d) Srinagar

80. Bhupesh Baghel is the Chief Minister of Which Indian state? a) Uttar Pradesh b) Jharkhand

c) Chhattisgarh d) West Bengal



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81. Satpura Thermal Power Station located at which state? a) Gujarat b) Madhya Pradesh

c) Tamil Nadu d) Kerala

82. Koteshwar Dam is situated on which of the following river? a) Bhagirathi b) Yamuna

c) Narmada d) Periyar

83. The “Azaadi Ke Diwane” museum was inaugurated in which city/UT? a) Nashik b) New Delhi

c) Lucknow d) Chandigarh

84. Who was named the youngest self made billionaire of all time by Forbes Magazine? a) Kylie Jenner b) Emma Watson

c) Guy Ryder d) Kate William

85. Who has received this year’s Pritzker Prize 2019? a) Tanaka Ito b) Arata Isozaki

c) Yamamoto Saki c) Saito Kobayashi

86. Where was Comptroller and Auditor General of India headquarters located? A. Hyderabad B. Chennai

C. New Delhi D. Hyderabad

Correct Answer: C. New Delhi

Explanation: Comptroller and Auditor General of India is an authority, established by Article 148

of the Constitution of India. Comptroller and Auditor General of India headquarters located at New

Delhi.

87. When International Women Day 2020 celebrated? A. 8th March B. 5th June

C. 6th July D. 10th April

Correct Answer: A. 8th March

Explanation: Theme: I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights.

88. Which state government approved renaming the airport at Aurangabad as Chhatrapati

Sambhaji Maharaj Airport? A) Assam B) Jharkhand

C) Maharashtra D) Goa

Correct Answer: C) Maharashtra

Explanation: Maharashtra government approved renaming the airport at Aurangabad as

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Airport. Sambhaji Maharaj was the son of Maratha warrior king

Chhtrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

89. International Conference on Nano Science and Technology” (ICONSAT) held in which city? A) Pune B) Chennai

C) Kolkata D) Mumbai

Correct Answer: C) Kolkata

Explanation: International Conference on Nano Science and Technology” (ICONSAT) held at

Kolkata in West Bengal which was organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DST)

Nano Mission that functions under the Ministry of Science and Technology.



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90. What is the rank of India in Freedom in the World 2020 report? A) 83 B) 81

C) 71 D) 89

Correct Answer: A) 83

Explanation: The Freedom in the World 2020 report ranks India at the 83rd position, along with

Timor-Leste and Senegal.

91. India’s former football captain Bhaichung Bhutia has won _______ at the TOISA, 2019. a) Sportsman of the year award b) Icon of the century award

c) Mentor of the year award d) Lifetime achievement award

Correct Answer: d) Lifetime achievement award

92. Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador by PepsiCo? A. Mithali Raj B. Smriti Mandhana

C. Shafali Verma D. Harmanpreet Kaur

Correct Answer: C. Shafali Verma

93. Denys Shmygal has been appointed as the New Prime Minister of which country? A. Hungary B. Slovakia

C. Belarus D. Ukraine

Correct Answer: D. Ukraine

94. Azlan Shah Cup is associated with which sports?

A. Cricket B. Badminton

C. Hockey D. Tennis

Correct Answer: C. Hockey

95. Which city will host the 108th Indian Science Congress in 2021?

A. Bhopal B. Raipur

C. Pune D. Kolkata

Correct Answer: C. Pune

96. Comic book “Adventures of a Daredevil Democrat” is based on whose life?

A. Pema Khandu B. Y S Jaganmohan Reddy

C. Sarbananda Sonowal D. Biju Patnaik

Correct Answer: D. Biju Patnaik

97. Prachi choudhary is associated with which sports? A. Running B. Badminton

C. Wrestling D. Boxing

Correct Answer: A. Running

98. The book “Chronicles of Change Champions” is a compilation of 25 innovative initiatives

taken under which government scheme? A. Digital India B. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao

C. Ayushmann Bharat D. Swachh Bharat Mission

Correct Answer: B. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao

99. Exercise Juniper Cobra is a military exercise between the United States and which country? A. India B. Russia

C. Israel D. Pakistan

Correct Answer: C. Israel



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100. Which state ranked 1st in the country for overall implementation of Poshan

Abhiyan? A. Andhra Pradesh C. Odisha

C. Gujarat D. Telangana

Correct Answer: A. Andhra Pradesh

101. Who is the founder of Yes Bank, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate

(ED) on 7 March for the alleged bank scam worth Rs.4,300 crore? A. Venugopal Dhoot B. Indra Nooyi

C.Rana Kapoor D.Chanda Kochhar

Correct Answer: C.Rana Kapoor

102. When was the Nari Shakti Puraskar first conferred? A. 1985 B. 1990

C. 1994 D. 1999

Correct Answer: D. 1999

103. Sahyadri Megha is a new red variety of _______. A. rice B. maize

C. paddy D.millet

Correct Answer: C. paddy

104. Government of India plans to create how many Self Help Groups by 2022? A. 50 lakh B. 75 lakh

C. 80 lakh D. 85 lakh

Correct Answer: B. 75 lakh

105. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Information Commissioner of India after

Sudhir Bhargava? A. Bimal Jalan B. Bimal Julka

C. Kasturi Rangan D. Gopala Swami

Correct Answer: B. Bimal Julka

106. Australia cricket team has won its ________th ICC Women's T20 World Cup title?

A. Fourth B. Fifth

C. Third D. Sixth

Correct Answer: B. Fifth

107. Which country will host the Women's T20 World Cup in 2022? A. India B. New Zealand

C. Australia D. South Africa

Correct Answer: D. South Africa

108. Who is the founder of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.? A. Daniel Zhang B. Jack Ma

C. Joseph C. Tsai D. Jonathan Lu

Correct Answer: B. Jack Ma

Explanation: Jack Ma is the founder of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. He topped the list with a $44.5

billion fortune, which is $2.6 billion more than Ambani. Earlier, in mid-2018, Ma topped the list.

109. Who became Asia's richest man as per Bloomberg Billionaires Index? A. Mukesh Ambani B. Jack Ma



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C. Ma Huateng D. Daniel Zhang

Correct Answer: B. Jack Ma

110. Who is to assume charge as the Director-General Defence Intelligence Agency (DG

DIA)? A. Lt Gen KJS Dhillon B. Lt Gen Anil Kumar Bhatt

C. Lt Gen Satinder Kumar Saini D. Lt Gen Surinder Singh

Correct Answer: A. Lt Gen KJS Dhillon

111. National Archives of India (NAI) functions under ________. A. Ministry of Home Affairs B. Ministry of Culture

C. Ministry of Tourism D. Ministry of Tribal Affairs

Correct Answer: B. Ministry of Culture

Explanation: NAI was established on 11 March 1891 at Kolkata as the Imperial Record

Department.

112. Where is the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

located? A. Moscow B. Vienna

C. Stockholm D. Rio de Janeiro

Correct Answer: B. Vienna

Explanation: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was established on 29 July 1957. It is

headquartered in Vienna, Austria. IAEA has 171 members states.

113. RBI holds _______ stake of SBI.

A. 49% B. 50%

C. 51% D. 60%

Correct Answer: D. 60%

Explanation: SBI is the largest bank in India, with a 23% market share. GoI took control of the

Imperial Bank of India (present SBI) in 1955. RBI holds a 60% stake in the bank. SBI

Headquarter: Mumbai. Present Chairman: Rajnish Kumar.

114. The Union government has announced to make sanitary napkin disposal bags to be

made mandatory from which year? A. 2021 B. 2022

C. 2023 D. 2024

Correct Answer: A. 2021

115. Which state has decided to appoint athlete Hima Das as a Deputy Superintendent of

Police (DSP)? A. Tripura B. Sikkim

C. Nagaland D. Assam

Correct Answer: D. Assam

116. Who has won the prestigious International Women of Courage Award 2020? A. Aura Elena B. Aiman Umarova

C. Aliyah Khalaf D. Jalila Haider

Correct Answer: D. Jalila Haider

117. Who was named the "Greatest Leader of All Time" in a poll conducted by ‘BBC World

Histories Magazine‘?



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A. Maharaja Ranjit Singh B. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

C. Prithviraj Chauhan D. Maharana Pratap

Correct Answer: A. Maharaja Ranjit Singh

118. Which team won ICC women’s T20 world cup 2020? A. India B. England

C. Australia D. South Africa

Correct Answer: C. Australia

119. Which Indian badminton player recently won the BBC India ‘Sports Woman of the

Year’ Award?

a) PV Sindhu b) Rituparna Das

c) Lalita Dahiya d) Jwala Gutta

Correct Answer: a) PV Sindhu

Explanation: Indian badminton player PV Sindhu has been voted as the BBC Indian Sports

Woman of the Year 2019. PV Sindhu won the badminton world championship in Switzerland last

year. She became the first Indian woman player to do so.

120. Which among the following senior Congress leaders joined the BJP on March 11,

2020?

a) Digvijay Singh b) Sachin Pilot

c) Jyotiraditya Scindia d) Anurag Thakur

Correct Answer: c) Jyotiraditya Scindia

Explanation: Former Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia formally joined the Bharatiya Janata

Party in the presence of BJP President J P Nadda on March 11, 2020. He had officially resigned

from the Indian National Congress on March 9 after serving the party for nearly 18 years. He had

joined the party in December 2001.

121. When is the Foundation Day of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) observed

in India?

a) 9th March b) 10th March


Correct Answer: b) 10th March

Explanation: The CISF was established on March 10, 1969 in India under the CISF Act, 1968.

Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is headquartered at New Delhi.

122. Who was awarded the BBC Lifetime Achievement Award? A. Karnam Malleswari B. PT Usha

C. Anju Bobby George D. K. M. Beenamol

Correct Answer: B. PT Usha

Explanation: Veteran athlete PT Usha was awarded BBC Lifetime Achievement Award. She was

awarded for her contribution to Indian sports and for inspiring generations of players.

123. What is the India’s Rank in Inclusive Internet Index 2020? a) 42nd b) 44th

c) 46th d) 48th

Correct Answer: c) 46th

Explanation: India is overall ranked in 46th place & Sweden in 1st place.



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124. Name the person who has become 1st Women Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in

Indian Coast Guard (ICG). a) Priya Jhingan b) Nupur Kulshrestha

c) Mitali Madhumita d) Ruchi Sharma

Correct Answer: b) Nupur Kulshrestha

125. Fagli Festival Celebrated in which of the following States? a) Uttar Pradesh b) Jharkhand

c) Himachal Pradesh d) Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer: c) Himachal Pradesh

126. Which of the following team won 5th Hero- I league Football Championship? A. Mohan Bagan B. Punjab FC

C. Quess East Benal D. Chennai City FC

Correct Answer: A. Mohan Bagan

127. Name the Indian Mountaineer, Who scaled Australia’s highest mountain peak, Mount

Kosciuszko recently. A. Rana Verma B. Bhawna Dehariya

C. Santosh Yadav D. Arunima Sinha

Correct Answer: B. Bhawna Dehariya

128. Who is the only Indian player to feature in the Women's ICC T20 World Cup team of

the tournament? A. Deepti Sharma B. Shikha Pandey

C. Priya Punia D. Poonam Yadav

Correct Answer: D. Poonam Yadav

Explanation: Poonam Yadav is the only Indian player to feature in the Women's T20 World Cup

team of the tournament, International Cricket Council announced. 16-year-old Shafali Verma has

been selected as the 12th member of the team

129. The national event for the 6th International Day of Yoga is to be held in ________. A.Raipur B.Jaipur

C.Leh D.Srinagar

Correct Answer: C.Leh

Explanation: Leh is to host the main national event for the sixth International Day of Yoga (IDY)

on 21 June 2020. The event on the day will be led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This was

announced by the Union Minister of AYUSH Shripad Naik.

130. When is the World Kidney Day observed? A. 5 March B. 12 March


Correct Answer: B. 12 March

Explanation: World Kidney Day is observed on 12 March. It is celebrated on the second Thursday

of March every year. The theme of the 2020 World Kidney day is “Kidney Health for Everyone

Everywhere –from Prevention to Detection and Equitable Access to Care.”

131. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently categorized Coronavirus as which of

the following? a) Pandemic b) Epidemic



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c) Endemic d) Miasmatic

Correct Answer: a) Pandemic

Explanation: The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic on March 11,

2020, triggering global travel bans. The deadly Covid-19 virus has rapidly spread to more than

121,000 people in over 114 countries across the world.

132. Who among the following will be inducted in World Golf Hall of Fame as the first

member of the Class of 2021? a) Justin Thomas b) Paul Casey

c) Gary Woodland d) Tiger Woods

Correct Answer: d) Tiger Woods

Explanation: The World Golf Hall of Fame would be inducting 82-time PGA TOUR winner Tiger

Woods as part of its Class of 2021.

133. Name the person who has Authored the Book ‘Lady, You’re the Boss’. a) Kiran Desai b) Anita Nair

c) Apurva Purohit d) Tahira Kashyap

Correct Answer: c) Apurva Purohit

Explanation: Apurva Purohit the President of the Jagran Group, one of India’s largest multi-media

conglomerates launched her 2nd book- ‘Lady, You’re the Boss!’. Her 1st book was, ‘Lady, You’re

Not a Man!

134. Who is the first Indian cricketer to play in 150 Ranji Trophy matches? a) Dinesh Karthik b) Parthiv Patel

c) Wassim Jaffer d) Irfan Pathan

Correct Answer: c) Wassim Jaffer

135. The book titled 'Adventures of a Daredevil Democrat', which was recently published,

narrates the story of which Former Chief- Minister? a) M Karunanidhi b) Biju Patnaik

c) Jyoti Basu d) Achutha Menon

Correct Answer: b) Biju Patnaik

136. Name the most-searched women on the Internet in 2020, in the field of Music, based

on the data by Google?

a) Selena Gomez b) Katy Perry

c) Taylor Swift d) Beyonce

Correct Answer: c) Taylor Swift

Explanation: Music – Singer Taylor Swift, Sports – Tennis player Serena Williams, Comedy –

American actress Awkwafina, Novelists – American Novelist Toni Morrison.

137. Ashraf Ghani sworn in as the President for the second time for which of the following

countries? A. Third B. First

C. Second D. Fourth

Correct Answer: C. Second

138. BNP Paribas Open tournament is associated with which sports?

A. Badminton B. Hockey



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C. Tennis D. Golf

Correct Answer: C. Tennis

139. Which of the following cricket team has won their first Ranji Trophy title by

defeating Bengal?

a) Vidarbha b) Saurashtra

c) Mumbai d) Karnataka

Correct Answer: b) Saurashtra

140. The tombs of Taramati and Premamati , which were in news recently, are located in

which Indian state/UT?

a) New Delhi b) Uttar Pradesh

c) Telangana d) Maharashtra

Correct Answer: c) Telangana

141. What is the theme of International Women’s Day (8 March) 2020?

a) Think equal, build smart, innovate for change

b) I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights

c) Time is Now: Rural and Urban activists transforming women’s lives

d) Roles of Women in addressing climate change

Correct Answer: b) I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights

142. Ankita Raina, who was making news recently, is associated with which sports? a) Badminton b) Tennis

c) Squash d) Table-Tennis

Correct Answer: b) Tennis

143. Name the person who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of IDFC First

Bank.

a) Amitabh Bachchan b) Amir Khan

c) Kareena Kapoor d) Salman Khan

Correct Answer: a) Amitabh Bachchan

144. In which of the following place India Post to Launch Free Digital Locker Service? a) New Delhi b) Bangalore

c) Hyderabad d) Kolkata

Correct Answer: d) Kolkata

145. India has ranked _________ as the better-performing countries in the Animal Protection

Index (API). a) 2nd` b) 5th

c) 8th d) 9th

Correct Answer: a) 2nd`

146. Who won 34th National Snooker title? a) Geet Sethi b) Pankaj Advani

c) Aditya Mehta d) Lucky Vatnani

Correct Answer: b) Pankaj Advani

147. The World Health Organization has officially declared ______________ the disease caused

by the novel coronavirus as a pandemic as it spreads freely in more than 100 countries

around the world.



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a) COVID-19 b) COVID-17

c) COVID-20 d) COVID-18

Correct Answer: a) COVID-19

Explanation: The World Health Organization has officially declared COVID-19, the disease caused

by the novel coronavirus as a pandemic as it spreads freely in more than 100 countries around the

world.

148. Team India will face which team in its first international match that will be played

without an audience? a) Australia b) South Africa

c) England d) New Zealand

Correct Answer: b) South Africa

Explanation: The second ODI between India and South Africa to be held in Lucknow, Uttar

Pradesh will be the first international match to be played without an audience. The third ODI to be

played in Eden Gardens will also be played in an empty stadium.

149. World Health Organization (WHO) declared Covid-19 as a pandemic. Which disease

was previously declared as pandemic by WHO?

a) H1N1 influenza b) HIV

c) Swine Flu d) Spanish Flu

Correct Answer: a) H1N1 influenza

150. S. S. Deswal has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of which Indian para-

military force?

a) Central Reserve Police Force b) Central Industrial Security Force

c) National Security Guard d) Border Security Force

Correct Answer: d) Border Security Force

151. Name the Indian who has been part of iSportconnect’s ‘Influential Women in Sport’

list for 2020. a) PV Sindhu b) PT Usha

c) Nita Ambani d) Preity Zinta

Correct Answer: c) Nita Ambani

Explanation: Sports business network, iSportconnect released the ‘Influential Women in Sport’

list for 2020, The list has Nita Ambani (only Indian in the list), Serena Williams, Simone Biles,

Megan Rapinoe, Ellie Norman, Cathy Engelbert, Fatma Samoura, Mary Davis, Clare Connor, Naomi

Osaka.

152. When is World Sleep Day 2020 celebrated across the globe? a) 10th March b) 11th March


Correct Answer: d) 13th March

153. What is India's rank in Inclusive Internet Index 2020? a) 40 b) 46

c) 51 d) 60

Correct Answer: India was ranked 46th in the Inclusive Internet Index 2020 released by the

Economist Intelligence Unit, while Pakistan is ranked 76th. This list includes 100 countries of the

world.



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154. India got which rank in the Animal Protection Index 2020? a) A b) C

c) B d) D

Correct Answer: b) C

Explanation: India got 'C' ranking in the Animal Protection Index 2020 along with other countries

like Spain, New Zealand, France and Mexico. India is the first Asian country to ban the import of

cosmetic products that were tested on animals. India had banned the use of cosmetic products on

animals in 2013.

155. World Kidney Day is observed on which date? A. March 12 B. March 13

C. March 11 D. March 14

Correct Answer: A. March 12

Explanation: World Kidney Day is observed on 12 March. It is celebrated on the second Thursday

of March every year.

156. Sir Creek line is between India and which other country? A. China B. Pakistan

C. Nepal D. Bangladesh

Correct Answer: B. Pakistan

Explanation: Sir Creek is a 96-km strip of water disputed between India and Pakistan in the Rann

of Kutch marshlands.

157. Which of the following team has won the 6th edition of Indian Super League by

defeating Chennayin FC?

A. ATK B. Kerala Blasters

C. Mumbai City FC D. North-East United

Correct Answer: A. ATK

Explanation: ATK claimed an unprecedented third Indian Super League (ISL) title triumph

with a 3-1 victory over arch-rival Chennaiyin FC in a summit showdown that was played behind

closed doors in Margao on 14th March.

158. International Pi (π) day is observed on which date?

A. March 13 B. March 12

C. March 14 D. March 15

Correct Answer: C. March 14

Explanation: International Pi (π) day is observed on 14 March. The day was chosen as 3, 1, and 4,

which are the first three significant digits of p. Pi is one of the most well-known mathematical

constants. It is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter.

159. Pragati initiative has been started by which company? A. Google India B. Facebook India

C. TCS D. Microsoft

Correct Answer: B. Facebook India

Explanation: Facebook India called for applications for its CSR initiative, Facebook Pragati. The

initiative will incubate and accelerate early-stage women-led non-profits that are working to drive

women entrepreneurship and to spread awareness and adoption of technology among women in

India.



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160. Who has been appointed as the Managing Director of Yes Bank? A. Prashant Kumar B. Sunil Mehta

C. Mahesh Krishnamurthy D. Atul Bheda

Correct Answer: A. Prashant Kumar

Explanation: Government appointed Prashant Kumar as MD & Chief Financial Officer (CEO), Sunil

Mehta as Non-Executive Chairman, Mahesh Krishnamurthy & Atul Bheda as non-executive

directors of the reconstructed board of Yes Bank.

161. Who sworn in as the first woman President of Greece?বিশ্বের প্রথম মবিলা রাষ্ট্রপবি A. Anna Diamantopoulou B. Maria Efthymiou

C. Katerina Sakellaropoulou D. Prokopis Pavlopoulos

Correct Answer: C. Katerina Sakellaropoulou

Explanation: Greece: Former high court judge Katerina Sakellaropoulou sworn in as the first

woman President.

162. When is the World Consumer Rights Day observed? A. 10 March B. 15 March



Explanation: World Consumer Rights Day is observed on 15 March. The consumer movement

marks 15 March with World Consumer Rights Day every year. The day aims to raise global

awareness about consumer rights and needs.

163. Which of the following team won Ranji Trophy title 2020? A. Railways B. Karnataka

C. Mumbai D. Saurashtra

Correct Answer: (d) Saurashtra

Explanation: Saurashtra won their maiden Ranji Trophy title after earning a 44-run lead in the

first innings against Bengal which eventually ended in a draw in the final in Rajkot, Gujarat.

164. Which state government has launched ‘Namaste over Handshake’ campaign to tackle

spread of COVID-19? A. Gujarat B. Rajasthan

C. Karnataka D. Kerala

Correct Answer: C. Karnataka

165. Which state government will construct 33 stadiums in the state under Uttaran

scheme? A. Tripura B. Assam

C. Sikkim D. Nagaland

Correct Answer: B. Assam

166. Who is the author of the book Messiah Modi? A. Jay panda B. Manohar Manoj

C. Chitra Banerjee D. Tavleen Singh

Correct Answer: D. Tavleen Singh

167. Who won the men's singles title of All England Badminton Championships 2020?

A. Hiroyuki Endo B. Yuta Watanabe

C. Praveen Jordan D. Viktor Axelsen



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Correct Answer: D. Viktor Axelsen

Explanation: Viktor Axelsen won the All England title in the men's singles championship. He

secured Denmark's first win in the event since Peter Gade's triumph in 1999.

168. Where is the headquarters of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

(SAARC) located? A. Columbia B. Dhaka

C. Naypyitaw D. Kathmandu

Correct Answer: D. Kathmandu

Explanation: The headquarters of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)

located in Kathmandu, Nepal.

169. Who was awarded the Moghai Ojah award? A. Dr. Paramananda Majumder B. Dr. Krishna Raj

C. Dr. Meerasha D. Dr. Mohammed Rafi

Correct Answer: A. Dr. Paramananda Majumder

Explanation: Eminent researcher and writer Dr. Paramananda Majumder was presented the 10th

Moghai Ojah Award at a function held at the auditorium of Jorhat Science Centre and Planetarium

on 15 March.

170. Which state celebrated the traditional harvest festival–Phool Dei–? A) Assam B) Uttarakhand

C) Sikkim D) Karnataka

Correct Answer: B) Uttarakhand

Explanation: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat celebrated the traditional

harvest festival–Phool Dei–at his residence with children.

171. Who has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director

(MD) of the Yes Bank? a) Atul Bheda b) Prashant Kumar

c) Sunil Mehta d) Mahesh Krishnamurthy

Correct Answer: b) Prashant Kumar

172. Jaydev Unadkat is the captain of which regional cricket team that won its maiden

Ranji trophy? a) Bengal Cricket Team b) Saurashtra Cricket Team

c) Mumbai Cricket Team d) Karnataka Cricket Team

Correct Answer: b) Saurashtra Cricket Team

173. Who has won the ITTF Challenger Plus Oman Open men’s singles title? a) Sathiyan Gnanasekaran b) Harmeet Desai

c) Anthony Amalraj d) Sharath Kamal

Correct Answer: d) Sharath Kamal

174. Who won the women's singles title of All England Badminton Championships 2020? a) Tai Tzu-Ying b) Yuki Fukushima

c) Sayaka Hirota d) Melati Daeva

Correct Answer: a) Tai Tzu-Ying

175. Chameli Devi Jain Award is an annual award presented to outstanding performers of

which field?



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a) Politics b) Sports

c) Journalism d) Social Service

Correct Answer: c) Journalism

Explanation: Indian journalists Arfa Khanum Sherwani, senior editor of the news website ‘The

Wire’ and Bengaluru-based freelancer Rohini Mohan jointly won the “Chameli Devi Jain Award

2019” for outstanding Women media persons.

176. The flagship “Ganga Amantran Abhiyan” programme is conducted by which

organisation?

a) National Mission for Clean Ganga b) Ganga Flood Control Mission

c) National Water Development Agency d) Central Water Commission

Correct Answer: a) National Mission for Clean Ganga

177. Who has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of Power Finance

Corporation (PFC)?

A) Suresh Verma B) Ramesh Singh

C) Anand Mehta D) Ravinder Singh Dhillon

Correct Answer: D) Ravinder Singh Dhillon

178. The Ordnance Factories Day is observed annually on which date? A) March 19 B) March 22

C) March 23 D) March 18

Correct Answer: D) March 18

179. The government of India has declared face masks and hand sanitizers as essential

commodities by which of these acts? a) The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 b) The Consumers Protection Act, 2019

c) The Epidemic Act, 1897 d) Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016

Correct Answer: a) The Essential Commodities Act, 1955

180. Which state government has removed quota in promotion for SC/ST employees?

a) Uttarakhand b) Bihar

c) Punjab d) Rajasthan

Correct Answer: a) Uttarakhand

Explanation: The Uttarakhand government has removed reservation in promotions for SC/ST

employees in state government jobs. Apart from this, the state government has also removed the

ban on promotions.

181. The Central government has included Konark Sun temple & Statue of Unity in iconic

tourism sites list. Where does Konark Sun temple & Statue of Unity located at? a) Bihar, Gujarat b) Haryana, Telangana

c) Odisha, Gujarat d) Punjab, Haryana

Correct Answer: c) Odisha, Gujarat

Explanation: According to the Union Minister of State (Independent) for tourism and culture,

Prahlad Singh Patel, the central government has included grand Konark Sun Temple, the UNESCO

(United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) world heritage site in Odisha &

Statue of Unity in Gujarat in the Iconic Tourist Sites list, taking the total number of such places

from 17 to 19.



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182. Adnan al-Zurfi has been appointed as the Prime Minister of which of the following

country? a) Kuwait b) Iraq

c) Qatar d) Iran

Correct Answer: b) Iraq

183. The President of India nominated former CJI Ranjan Gogoi to Rajya Sabha (RS).

Under which article of Indian constitution, the President nominates RS members? a) Article 79 b) Article 81

c) Article 80 d) Article 78

Correct Answer: c) Article 80

184. Name the person who Authored the book ‘My Encounters in Parliament’. a) Hamid Ansari b) D Raja

c) Bhalchandra Mungekar d) Sitaram Yechury

Correct Answer: c) Bhalchandra Mungekar

Explanation: The book titled “My Encounters in Parliament” authored by Bhalchandra Mungekar

an Indian economist, former member of Rajya Sabha.

185. Who has written the book “Invincible – A Tribute to Manohar Parrikar”? a) Tarun Vijay b) Anil Baluni

c) Mahendra Singh Mahra d) Jairam Ramesh

Correct Answer: a) Tarun Vijay

186. Where is the headquarters Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) located? a) New Delhi b) Kolkata

c) Mumbai d) Kochi

Correct Answer: B. Kolkata

Explanation: In 1712, the Dutch Ostend Company's Gun Powder Factory at Ichhapur was

established. It came with a new effect on 2 April 1979. It is headquartered at Kolkata, West Bengal.

187. 2020 is to be held in- a) Tokyo b) New Delhi

c) Riyadh d) Beijing

Correct Answer: c) Riyadh

188. 7th World Cities Summit to be held in- a) India b) America

c) Thailand d) Singapore

Correct Answer: d) Singapore

189. Global Recycling Day observed every year on- a) 16th March b) 17th March


Correct Answer: c) 18th March

Explanation: The Global Recycling Foundation announces “Recycling Heroes” as the theme for

third Global Recycling Day.

190. Who is the author of the book “The Death of Jesus”?

A. Nadine Gordimer B. Paul Auster



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C. J M Coetzee D. Graham Swift

Correct Answer: C. J M Coetzee

191. Where is the headquarters of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) located?

A. Sweden B. Austria

C. Italy D. Philippines

Correct Answer: D. Philippines

192. When is the Earth Hour observed across the globe annually?

A. Last Saturday of March B. March 28

C. Last Sunday of March D. March 29

Correct Answer: A. Last Saturday of March

193. Who among these has won the Best Actor Critics’ Choice Film Awards 2020?

A. Varun Dhawan B. Shahid Kapoor

C. Tiger Shroff D. Ranveer Singh

Correct Answer: D. Ranveer Singh

194. Name the winner of the Hindu Literary Prize for 2019 in Fiction category?

A. Aanchal Malhotra B. Perumal Murugan

C. Anjum Hasan D. Mirza Waheed

Correct Answer: D. Mirza Waheed

195. Who is the winner of Critics’ Choice Film Awards 2020 Best Director?

A. Zoya Akhtar B. Farah Khan

C. Karan Johar D. Anurag Kashyap

Correct Answer: A. Zoya Akhtar 196. What will be the total number of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in India from 1 April

2020?

A. 18 B. 27

C. 12 D. 7

Correct Answer: C. 12

197. Where is the headquarter of World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) based?

A. Washington DC B. Gland

C. London D. Paris

Correct Answer: B. Gland

198. ________ separates Saudi Arabia from Egypt and Israel.

A. Gulf of Aqaba B. Gulf of Suez

C. Gulf of Aden D. Gulf of Galilee

Correct Answer: A. Gulf of Aqaba

199. When was the Rajasthan state formed?

A. 30 March 1949 B. 30 March 1954

C. 30 March 1958 D. 30 March 1963

Correct Answer: A. 30 March 1949

200. How many member countries are there under the International Monetary Fund

(IMF)?

A. 88 B. 123



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C. 142 D. 189

Correct Answer: D. 189

201. Nemai Ghosh who passed away was a wellknown ___________

A. Mountaineer B. Photographer

C. Agriculturist D. Economist

Correct Answer: B. Photographer

202. Who is the Chairman of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)?

A. K. Sivan B. G. Satheesh Reddy

C. Ranjith Agarwal D. P S Chaudhary

Correct Answer: B. G. Satheesh Reddy

203. Satish Gujral who passed away recently was a _________.

A. medic B. architect

C. singer D. athlete

Correct Answer: B. architect

204. Name the author of the book titled “Missing in Action: The Prisoners Who Never

Came Back”?

A. Shwetabh Gangwar B. Chander Suta Dogra

C. Sudha Nair D. Rajani Thindiath

Correct Answer: B. Chander Suta Dogra

205. Who of the following appointed as CEO of Wallmart India?

A. Rajiv Shukla B. Ankita Sahay

C. Sameer Agarwal D. GK Mishra

Correct Answer: C. Sameer Agarwal

206. Who of the following won the 2020 PEN/Hemingway Award 2020?

A. Ankita Mishra B. Ruchika Tomar

C. Ananya Bhargava D. Manan Malhotra

Correct Answer: B. Ruchika Tomar

207. The Government of India has targeted to eliminate the Tuberculosis (TB) by which

year?

A. 2025 B. 2023

C. 2022 D. 2030


208. When was the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) established?

A. 1909 B. 1913

C. 1922 D. 1928


209. When does the Winter Session of the Parliament is held?

A. August-December B. September-December

C. October-December D. November-December

Correct Answer: D. November-December

210. Which is the first supercomputer assembled indigenously in India?

A. Param Shivay B. Param Sarabhai



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C. Param Shakti D. Param Brahma

Correct Answer: A. Param Shivay

211. Name the winner of 2020 Abel Prize?

A. Robert Langlands B. Hillel Furstenberg and Gregory Margulis

C. Karen Uhlenbeck D. John F. Nash Jr. and Louis Nirenberg

Correct Answer: B. Hillel Furstenberg and Gregory Margulis

212. Who is the author of the book ‘Legacy of Learning’?

A. Ameya Dangi B. Khushboo Kalyani

C. Savita Chhabra D. Shivam Shankar Singh

Correct Answer: C. Savita Chhabra

213. Which day is celebrated as the World Tuberculosis (TB) Day globally?

A. 23 March B. 24 March



214. In India, Martyrs Day is observed on 23rd March to commemorate freedom struggle

of which of these leaders?

A. Lala Lajpat Rai B. Rani Lakshmibai

C. Mahatma Gandhi D. Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram

Rajguru

Correct Answer: D. Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru

215. When is Shaheed Diwas or Martyrs Day observed every year?

A. 22 March B. 21 March


Correct Answer: C. 23 March

216. Where is the head quarter of World Meteorological Organization?

A. Paris B. Geneva

C. Chicago D. Sydney

Correct Answer: B. Geneva

217. When is the Bihar Diwas observed?

A.20 March B. 21 March


Correct Answer: C. 22 March

218. What is the rank of India in the list of United Nations’ World Happiness Report for

2020?

A. 132 B. 144

C. 156 D. 128

Correct Answer: B. 144

219. Who is the author of the book ‘Messiah Modi: A Tale of Great Expectations’?

A. Swati Chaturvedi B. Madhu Kishwar

C. Coomi Kapoor D. Tavleen Singh

Correct Answer: D. Tavleen Singh

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