24th March 2021

1.Which institution is to provide USD 304 million loan to Assam to enhance Inter-state Power Transmission Project?

[A] ADB
[B] World Bank
[C] AIIB
[D] New Development Bank

Correct Answer: C [AIIB]

Notes:
India and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) signed a USD 304 million loan agreement for the Assam Intra-State Transmission System Enhancement Project.
The project aims to construct transmission substations and lay required transmission lines. It will also upgrade 15 substations, transmission lines and ground wire to optical power ground wire. The remaining project cost USD 61 million would be financed by the state.

2.India’s first undersea tunnel is being constructed in which city?

[A] Chennai
[B] Cochin
[C] Mumbai
[D] Kolkata

Correct Answer: C [Mumbai]

Notes:
India’s first undersea tunnel is being constructed in Mumbai, as a part of the Coastal Road project of the city. It is expected to be completed by the year 2023.
The twin tunnels have a length of 2.07 km of which around a kilometre will be under the Arabian Sea. The undersea tunnel will be 20 metres below the seabed.

3.Which central sector scheme has completed 2 years on February 24th 2021?

[A] PM Kisan Sampada Yojana
[B] PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
[C] PM Krishi Sanchayee Yojana
[D] Operation Greens

Correct Answer: B [PM Kisan Samman Nidhi]

Notes:
The Union Agriculture Ministry’s flagship scheme PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM KISAN) has completed 2 years on 24th February 2021.
This is a 100% central sector scheme, under which income support of Rs.6000/- per year would be given to farmer families in three instalments. The funds would be directly transferred to the beneficiaries through DBT mode.

4.Where is the headquarters of the Fino Payment Bank located?

[A] Mumbai
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] Cochin
[D] Chennai

Correct Answer: A [Mumbai]

Notes:
Mumbai-headquartered Fino Payment bank has been included in the category of a scheduled commercial bank, by the Reserve Bank of India.
The country’s central bank said that it has included Fino Payments Bank in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. With this, the payment bank will have more exposure in treasury and participation in liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) window.

5.India recently agreed to stop the Cross-border firing with which country?

[A] China
[B] Pakistan
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Nepal

Correct Answer: B [Pakistan]

Notes:
The militaries of India and Pakistan announced that they have agreed to stop firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir and other areas.
This is to be followed with effect from the midnight of February 24-25. The authorities of both the countries held discussions over the mechanism of hotline contact. They also reviewed the situation along the Line of Control and all other sectors in a cordial atmosphere.

6.Which international organisation has released the World Employment and Social Outlook 2021?

[A] IMF
[B] ILO
[C] WEF
[D] UNICEF

Correct Answer: B [ILO]

Notes:
The World Employment and Social Outlook 2021 is released by the International Labour Organisation.
This report is one of ILO’s flagship publications that gives details on transformation of way work is organised. It also depicts the experience of workers and businesses on online web-based and location-based platforms.

7.What is objective of ‘E-Daakhil’ portal, which was making news recently?

[A] Database on Schools
[B] COVID 19 vaccination management
[C] Power consumption dashboard
[D] Consumer grievance redressal

Correct Answer: D [Consumer grievance redressal]

Notes:
E-Daakhil portal was launched on 7th September, 2020 by the National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission. The portal has been designed for Consumer grievance redressal and is presently operating in 15 States and Union Territories.
It has been now decided to integrate the Common Service Centres with the e-daakhil portal.

8.National Science Day is being observed in India, to commemorate the discovery of which scientist?

[A] Jagdish Chandra Bose
[B] C V Raman
[C] Srinivasa Ramanujan
[D] Homi J Bhabha

Correct Answer: B [C V Raman]

Notes:
National Science Day is being observed in India every year on 28th of February to commemorate the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’.
On the same day, CV Raman announced the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’ and he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1930. The theme for National Science Day 2021 is ‘Future of Science and Technology and Innovation: Impact on Education Skills and Work.

9.“Sugamya Bharat App” is being launched as a part of which ministry?

[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[C] Ministry of External Affairs
[D] Ministry of Women and Child Development

Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment]

Notes:
The Union Ministry of Social justice and Empowerment has developed an app named “Sugamya Bharat App”. It has been developed by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), for enhancing accessibility.
It is being launched along with a hand book named “Access – The Photo Digest”.

10.Which Ministry has launched the field assessment of 6th Swachh Survekshan?

[A] Ministry of Rural Development
[B] Ministry of Agriculture
[C] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs

Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs]

Notes:
The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the field assessment for 6th edition of the Swachh Survekshan 2021.
The Swachh Survekshan commenced in the year 2016 as a competition enhancing framework to encourage cities to achieve high standards of sanitation under the Swatch Bharat Mission.

23rd March 2021

1. Which country was the top trade partner of India in 2020?

[A] United States
[B] China
[C] UAE
[D] Singapore

Correct Answer: B [China]

Notes:
According to the provisional data from the Union Commerce Ministry of India, the two-way trade stood at USD 77.7 billion last year.
With this, China regained its position as India’s top trade partner in 2020, with the higher reliance of India on imported machines. The bilateral trade with the United States stood at USD 75.9 billion. The UAE remains the third trade partner.

2. What is the secret code written in the parachute of the NASA’s Perseverance rover?

[A] Hello Red Planet
[B] Perseverance
[C] Dare Mighty Things
[D] Journey to Mars

Correct Answer: C [Dare Mighty Things]

Notes:
As per the Scientists at the NASA, the Perseverance rover deployed its parachute through the atmosphere of the Mars.
During the process, it flashed a secret code of red-and-white stripes across the sky, which was seen as random pattern of concentric circles. It was decoded in some hours and found that it is a message written in binary computer code, which spelt “Dare Mighty Things”.

3. Which is the first country to receive the batch of free Covid vaccines through COVAX scheme?

[A] DRC
[B] Ghana
[C] Sudan
[D] Ethiopia

Correct Answer: B [Ghana]

Notes:
Ghana became the first country to receive a batch of free Covid vaccine doses through the COVAX initiative.
The World Health Organization (WHO) leads the COVAX initiative together with Gavi the Vaccine Alliance and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations. It aims to share the vaccines to poorer countries.

4. Which regulator in India has formed a committee to relook its information and security guidelines?

[A] RBI
[B] NABARD
[C] SEBI
[D] IRDAI

Correct Answer: D [IRDAI]

Notes:
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has constituted an internal working group committee to revisit its information and security guidelines.
This has been constituted on the wake of increase in cyberattacks across the globe in financial sector during the covid-19 pandemic.

5. Which regulator has proposed to introduce a concept called ‘accredited investors’?

[A] RBI
[B] NABARD
[C] IRDAI
[D] SEBI

Correct Answer: D [SEBI]

Notes:
The market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed to introduce a concept called ‘accredited investors’.
SEBI has noted that accredited investors, (also known as qualified investors or professional investors) are those who have an understanding of various financial products, the risks and returns associated with them. They can take informed decisions regarding investments and are recognised by many securities and financial market regulators globally.

6. What is the user threshold mandated for defining a ‘significant’ social media intermediary?

[A] 25 lakh
[B] 50 lakh
[C] 75 lakh
[D] 1 crore

Correct Answer: B [50 lakh]

Notes:
The Central Government has recently specified 5 million (50 lakh) registered users in India as the threshold for a social media intermediary to be defined a significant social media intermediary.
The term of ‘Significant Social Media intermediary’ is mentioned in the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021.

7. India has agreed to set up a hotline with which of its neighbouring country?

[A] Pakistan
[B] China
[C] Nepal
[D] Sri Lanka

Correct Answer: B [China]

Notes:
India’s foreign minister S. Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi recently had a phone conversation.
During the conversation, both the countries have agreed to set up a hotline, amidst various stand-offs. The foreign Ministers also acknowledged the disengagement of troops from the north and south banks of Pangong Tso lake.

8. Michael Somare, who has been making news, is called the ‘Grand Chief and Father of the Nation’ of which country?

[A] Vatican City
[B] Papua New Guinea
[C] Guyana
[D] Argentina

Correct Answer: B [
Papua New Guinea]

Notes:
Michael Somare, who was the first Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, recently passed away at the age of 84. He was also called the ‘Grand Chief and Father of the Nation’.
He was also the island nation’s longest-serving leader after it gained independence from Australia in 1975. Before independence, he served as the Chief minister of the Australian-administered territory of Papua New Guinea.

9. The ISSF World Cup was scheduled to be held in Changwon city located in which country?

[A] Argentina
[B] South Korea
[C] Italy
[D] Japan

Correct Answer: B [South Korea]

Notes:
The ISSF World Cup was scheduled to be held in Changwon, South Korea, from April 16 to 27. It was recently announced that the tournament has been postponed due to restrictions imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.
Last week, the Indian team withdrew from the tournament because of South Korea’s mandatory two-week quarantine rules, which would come in the way of the shooters’ training.

10. Pramod Chandra Mody is the Chairman of which organisation?

[A] SEBI
[B] CBIC
[C] CBDT
[D] IRDAI

Correct Answer: C [CBDT]

Notes:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has extended the re-appointment of Pramod Chandra Mody as Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).
PC Mody, a 1982-batch Indian Revenue Service officer, was appointed as the CBDT Chairman in February 2019. His tenure was extended in August last year for six months.

19th March 2021

1.Which airport has topped the Airport Authority of India (AAI) customer satisfaction survey?

[A] Udaipur
[B] Mumbai
[C] Delhi
[D] Kolkata

Correct Answer: A [Udaipur]

Notes:
The second round of Airport Authority of India (AAI) customer satisfaction survey was conducted between July and December 2020, whose results were announced recently. The ranking of airports has been made based on 36 categories of services provided by the airport.
Udaipur has been ranked at No.1 in the survey with a score of 4.84 while Madurai (Tamil Nadu) has emerged at the second position.

2.What is the secret code written in the parachute of the NASA’s Perseverance rover?

[A] Hello Red Planet
[B] Perseverance
[C] Dare Mighty Things
[D] Journey to Mars

Correct Answer: C [Dare Mighty Things]

3.Where is the headquarters of the Fino Payment Bank located?

[A] Mumbai
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] Cochin
[D] Chennai

Correct Answer: A [Mumbai]

4.Which is the first country to receive the batch of free Covid vaccines through COVAX scheme?

[A] DRC
[B] Ghana
[C] Sudan
[D] Ethiopia

Correct Answer: B [Ghana]

5.‘A historic painting created over 17000 years ago by Aboriginal artists has been identified’ in which country?

[A] China
[B] Australia
[C] India
[D] Greece

Correct Answer: B [Australia]

Notes:
A historic kangaroo painting created over 17,000 years ago by Aboriginal artists has been identified in Australia.
This is claimed to be the oldest intact rock art of Australia. The two-metre-long artwork has been found in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.

6.Augmented Reality Head Mounted Display (ARHMD) systems, which were seen in the news recently, are to be acquired by which Armed Force?

[A] Indian Army
[B] Indian Navy
[C] Indian Coast Guard
[D] Indian Air Force

Correct Answer: A [Indian Army]

Notes:
The Indian Army is in the process of acquiring 556 Augmented Reality Head Mounted Display (ARHMD) systems.
As per a recent communication from the Defence Ministry, the ARHMD system may be considered as an enhancement to the Land-based Air Defence Weapon Systems. The Army also signed a contract for the construction of eight Missile-cum-Ammunition (MCA) barges.

7.“News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code”, which was making news, is associated with which country?

[A] United States
[B] Australia
[C] China
[D] UAE

Correct Answer: B [Australia]

Notes:
Australia has passed a new law, which will require digital platforms like Facebook and Google to pay local media outlets and publishers to link their content in news feeds or search results.
The “News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code” aims to remunerate the news media businesses for the content they generate. Earlier, Google agreed to pay the publishers for news content in France.

8.As per the recent forecast by the Moody’s investor service, what would be GDP growth rate of India in 2021-22?

[A] 7.5 per cent
[B] 9.5 per cent
[C] 13.5 per cent
[D] 15 per cent

Correct Answer: C [13.5 per cent]

Notes:
Global rating agency Moody’s revised India’s 2021-22 GDP growth forecast to 13.5 per cent. The country’s growth will moderate to 6.2 per cent in the following year.
Moody’s also retained India’s sovereign rating at Baa3, the lowest investment grade, with a negative outlook. Indian ratings agency ICRA announced that India’s real GDP will grow 10.5 per cent in FY22.

9.Fall Army Worm (FAW) infestation on crops has been reported recently in which place?

[A] Chennai, Tamil Nadu
[B] Lucknow, UP
[C] Wayanad, Kerala
[D] Nellore, Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer: C [Wayanad, Kerala]

Notes:
Recently, Wayanad of Kerala has witnessed infestation of fall armyworm (FAW), which has caused excessive damage to crops in the place.
The attack has been reported on maize and plantain cultivations and hence the state’s agriculture department has issued advisory to farmers.

10.R Vinay Kumar has announced his retirement from which sports?

[A] Hockey
[B] Cricket
[C] Foot Ball
[D] Volley Ball

Correct Answer: B [Cricket]

Notes:
Indian Cricketer R Vinay Kumar has recently announced his retirement. He is a versatile sports person belonging to Karnataka state.
He has represented the Indian Cricket Team in 1 test, 31 ODIs and 9 T20I matches. Also, he had been active in IPL for Royal challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders.

18th March 2021

1.What does ‘T’ stand for in the SFURTI scheme, which was making news recently?

[A] Transmission
[B] Traditional
[C] Transformation
[D] Tournament

Correct Answer: B [Traditional]

Notes:
Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI) was launched to organize traditional industries and artisans into clusters, which will make them competitive and increase their income.
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Minister Nitin Gadkari has recently inaugurated 50 artisan-based SFURTI clusters across 18 States. The Union MSME Ministry has funded Rs 85 crore for development of these SFURTI clusters.

2.In which state, the Advanced Institute of Integrated Research in Livestock and Animal Science (AIIRLAS) has been inaugurated recently?

[A] Haryana
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: D [Tamil Nadu]

Notes:
The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Edappadi K Palaniswami has recently inaugurated the Advanced Institute of Integrated Research in Livestock and Animal Science (AIIRLAS) in the state.
It is located in Thalaivasal of Salem district. It is considered to be the largest such institution in Asia and has been constructed at a cost of Rs.1,023 crore.

3.What is the secret code written in the parachute of the NASA’s Perseverance rover?

[A] Hello Red Planet
[B] Perseverance
[C] Dare Mighty Things
[D] Journey to Mars

Correct Answer: C [Dare Mighty Things]

4.Where is the headquarters of the Fino Payment Bank located?

[A] Mumbai
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] Cochin
[D] Chennai

Correct Answer: A [Mumbai]

5.Which is the first country to receive the batch of free Covid vaccines through COVAX scheme?

[A] DRC
[B] Ghana
[C] Sudan
[D] Ethiopia

Correct Answer: B [Ghana]

6.“News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code”, which was making news, is associated with which country?

[A] United States
[B] Australia
[C] China
[D] UAE

Correct Answer: B [Australia]

7.Which country has approved military strike against Syria?

[A] China
[B] Russia
[C] Japan
[D] USA

Correct Answer: D [USA]

Notes:
The United States of America (USA) headed by Joe Biden has recently approved a military strike against Syria. This was followed by retaliatory air strikes on Syria by the US forces.
Earlier, it is said that “Iran-backed militia” in Syria had launched rocket attacks against the US force in Iraq.

8.Which Indian star wrestler won the Gold medal at the Ukrainian Wrestlers and Coaches Memorial tournament?

[A] Vinesh Phogat
[B] Bajrang Punia
[C] Babita Kumari
[D] Gita Phogat

Correct Answer: A [Vinesh Phogat]

Notes:
India’s ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat wont he gold medal at the Ukrainian Wrestlers and Coaches Memorial tournament.
Vinesh Phogat, the world number three wrestler defeated the 2017 world champion V Kaladzinskay to win the gold medal. She is the only Indian woman wrestler to have qualified for the Tokyo Olympic Games.

9.“Sugamya Bharat App” is being launched as a part of which ministry?

[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[C] Ministry of External Affairs
[D] Ministry of Women and Child Development

Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment]

10.Which organisation has released the NDC Synthesis Report?

[A] FAO
[B] WHO
[C] UNFCCC
[D] UNICEF

Correct Answer: C [UNFCCC]

Notes:
The NDC (Nationally Determined Contribution) synthesis report has been prepared and released by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It has been prepared in response to the requests from COP 21.
This report comes ahead of the COP 26 scheduled to be held in the year 2021.

17th March 2021

1.Indian Government signed a USD 68 million project with the World Bank, to enhance the education system in which state?

[A] Meghalaya
[B] Manipur
[C] Nagaland
[D] Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer: C [Nagaland]

Notes:
The Indian government, Government of Nagaland and the World Bank signed a USD 68 million project to enhance the governance of schools across Nagaland.
It also aims to improve teaching practices and environments in some select schools. The project titled “Nagaland: Enhancing Classroom Teaching and Resources Project” also provides technology support to hybrid and online learning.

2.In which state ‘Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary’ is situated?

[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Kerala

Correct Answer: D [Kerala]

Notes:
A dragonfly survey jointly conducted by the Forest Department and Ferns Nature Conservation Society (FNCS), concluded recently in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary.
The Sanctuary is located in Kerala in the Western Ghats. The survey lasted for nearly 4 months and 84 species of odonates were spotted during the survey. Odonates are the order of insects comprising dragonflies and damselflies.

3.As per the Finance Ministry, which type of banks are allowed to participate in government related business?

[A] Regional Rural Banks
[B] Private sector banks
[C] Cooperative Banks
[D] Foreign Banks

Correct Answer: B [Private sector banks]

Notes:
As per a Finance ministry communication, all private sector banks are allowed to participate in government-related business.
At present, only a select few large private sector are allowed to conduct government-related business, like collection of taxes, pension payments and small savings schemes. The Government has also conveyed its decision to RBI.

4.“News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code”, which was making news, is associated with which country?

[A] United States
[B] Australia
[C] China
[D] UAE

Correct Answer: B [Australia]

5.Which state has recently announced “Universal Health Coverage” during its budget, with an outlay of Rs.3500 crores?

[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer: C [Rajasthan]

Notes:
The Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot has announced during the budget regarding Universal Healthcare scheme in the state with an outlay of Rs.3500 crore.
Under the scheme, every family will get an insurance benefit of Rs.5 lakhs. Those beneficiaries covered under the Ayushman Bharat Mahatma Gandhi Rajasthan Swasthya Bima Yojana can avail this scheme for free while others can avail the benefits with 50% cost of insurance premium.

6.From which date is the 2nd phase of COVID vaccination is set to commence in India?

[A] March 01, 2021
[B] March 15, 2021
[C] April 01, 2021
[D] June 01, 2021

Correct Answer: A [March 01, 2021]

Notes:
The Government of India has given a nod for 2nd round of vaccination for the COVID 19 disease and it is set to commence from March 1st 2021.
This phase of vaccination is targeted at people above the age of 60 years and those above 45 years old with comorbidities. The beneficiaries can get themselves vaccinated in any Government hospital free of cost as well as at private clinics.

7.Which Union Ministry has launched the City Innovation Exchange (CiX) platform?

[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[C] Ministry of Electronics and IT
[D] Ministry of Education

Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs]

Notes:
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has recently launched the City Innovation Exchange (CiX) platform.
The platform aims to bring together academia, businesses, and the government to design innovative solutions for the challenges of the cities. The platform has over 400 start-ups, 100 smart cities, more than 150 challenge statements and over 215 solutions when it was launched.

8.What is the name of the messaging platform to be used by the Indian Army shortly?

[A] Secure Application for Internet
[B] Safe Messaging Service
[C] Secure Instant Messaging
[D] Safe Communication Network

Correct Answer: A [Secure Application for Internet]

Notes:
As per the recent statement of the Indian Army chief General M M Naravane, the Indian Army is set to start using a messaging platform called SAI (Secure Application for Internet), for internal communications.
The application, which was developed by Colonel Sai Shankar, is undergoing the process of obtaining cybersecurity clearance and data testing. After getting clearance, the platform will be used from April 1, this year.

9.Which organisation regulates a Nidhi company in its operational matters and deployment of funds?

[A] Reserve Bank of India
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of Corporate Affairs
[D] Securities Exchange Board of India

Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Corporate Affairs]

Notes:
A Nidhi company is classified as “Mutual Benefit Financial Company” by the Reserve Bank of India. It is regulated by the Department of Corporate Affairs for its operational matters and the deployment of funds. RBI can issue directions to the companies on its deposit taking activities.
Recently, the Corporate Affairs Ministry warned that investors must check the status of the Nidhi company before investing.

10.Who is the Chairperson of the task force on Interlinking of Rivers (ILR), which has agreed Mahandi- Gadavari link?

[A] Sriram Vedire
[B] S.K. Haldar
[C] Bhopal Singh
[D] Rajnish Dev Burman

Correct Answer: A [Sriram Vedire]

Notes:
The Task force on Interlinking of Rivers (ILR) has agreed and approved the preparation of final detailed project report (DPR) on the proposed Mahanadi-Gadavari link.
The group also directed to ensure the utilisation of the allocated Godavari waters by Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, via the link canal of the project. The Chairman of the task force is Sriram Vedire, Advisor to the Ministry of Jal Shakti.

16th March 2021

1.What does ‘T’ stand for in the SFURTI scheme, which was making news recently?

[A] Transmission
[B] Traditional
[C] Transformation
[D] Tournament

Correct Answer: B [Traditional]

2.As per the recent study by NASA and German Aerospace Center, some microbes are found on the Earth may survive in which planet?

[A] Jupiter
[B] Venus
[C] Mars
[D] Mercury

Correct Answer: C [Mars]

Notes:
As per the recent study by NASA and German Aerospace Center, some microbes are found on the Earth may survive in the Mars.
The researchers tested a new way to expose the bacteria and fungi to Mars-like conditions by launching them in a scientific balloon up to Earth’s stratosphere. This is significant in the success of future missions to the Mars.

3.‘Hunter Killers’, which was making news recently, are to be procured by which Indian Armed Force?

[A] Indian Air Force
[B] Indian Army
[C] Indian Navy
[D] Indian Coast Guard

Correct Answer: B [Indian Army]

Notes:
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by defence minister Rajnath Singh approved the Indian Army’s proposal to buy 118 Arjun Mark 1-A ‘Hunter Killers’.
With this approval, Indian Army will soon have 118 indigenous Arjun Mk-1A Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

4.Where is the headquarters of the Fino Payment Bank located?

[A] Mumbai
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] Cochin
[D] Chennai

Correct Answer: A [Mumbai]

5.As per the Finance Ministry, which type of banks are allowed to participate in government related business?

[A] Regional Rural Banks
[B] Private sector banks
[C] Cooperative Banks
[D] Foreign Banks

Correct Answer: B [Private sector banks]

6.In the ‘Saral Suraksha Bima’ policy proposed by the IRDAI, what is the maximum sum assured?

[A] Rs 25 lakhs
[B] Rs 50 lakhs
[C] Rs 75 lakhs
[D] Rs 1 crore

Correct Answer: D [Rs 1 crore]

Notes:
The insurance regulator IRDAI has proposed a standard personal accident cover, named Saral Suraksha Bima.
All general and standalone health insurers have to mandatorily offer the policy from April 1 this year. The product will have a maximum sum assured of Rs 1 crore and minimum of Rs 2.5 lakh. The sum insured will also increase by 5 per cent each year for each claim-free policy year.

7.Which country presided over the virtual meet of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors?

[A] India
[B] USA
[C] France
[D] Italy

Correct Answer: D [Italy]

Notes:
The virtual meet of the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors was organised recently under the chairmanship of Italy. India was represented by the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
The meeting was aimed to discuss policy actions for economic recovery. Discussion on impact of climate change on financial stability was also made in the meeting.

8.The Saras Aajeevika Mela is organised at Noida by which Ministry?

[A] Ministry of Agriculture
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of Labour
[D] Ministry of Rural Development

Correct Answer: D [Ministry of Rural Development]

Notes:
In order to bring rural women SHGs under a single platform, the Union Ministry of Rural Development has organised Saras Aajeevika Mela at Noida Haat.
In this mela, more than 300 rural self-help groups and craftsmen from 27 states have participated and exhibited their products.

9.What is ‘INS Karanj’, which was making news recently, with reference to Indian Defence?

[A] Scorpene submarine
[B] Aircraft carrier
[C] Frigate
[D] Destroyer

Correct Answer: A [Scorpene submarine]

Notes:
The Indian Navy got its third Scorpene submarine, which will be commissioned in Mumbai as INS Karanj. This is a part of the six submarines, which are being constructed under Project 75
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited has delivered three Scorpene submarines to the Indian Navy named Khanderi, Kalvari and Karanj.

10.India has sent food and medical assistance to which drought-hit country, onboard its Indian Naval Ship Jalashwa?

[A] Mauritius
[B] Madagascar
[C] Maldives
[D] Sudan

Correct Answer: B [Madagascar]

Notes:
India is sending a consignment of rice and hydroxychloroquine tablets to the drought-hit east African country in Madagascar.
The humanitarian assistance is being delivered on-board Indian Naval Ship (INS) Jalashwa, which will leave with the food and medical assistance and is expected to reach the Port of Ehoala in Madagascar by the third week of March.

15th March 2021

1.Which institution is to provide USD 304 million loan to Assam to enhance Inter-state Power Transmission Project?

[A] ADB
[B] World Bank
[C] AIIB
[D] New Development Bank

Correct Answer: C [AIIB]

2.As per the recent study by NASA and German Aerospace Center, some microbes are found on the Earth may survive in which planet?

[A] Jupiter
[B] Venus
[C] Mars
[D] Mercury

Correct Answer: C [Mars]

3.Indian Government signed a USD 68 million project with the World Bank, to enhance the education system in which state?

[A] Meghalaya
[B] Manipur
[C] Nagaland
[D] Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer: C [Nagaland]

4.Which is the world’s first country to ban all Vulture-Toxic Drugs known so far?

[A] India
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Russia
[D] New Zealand

Correct Answer: B [Bangladesh]

Notes:
Bangladesh has recently banned the painkiller ketoprofen used widely to treat the cattle. With this it became the first country to ban all the drugs known so far to be toxic to vultures.
Over 10 years ago, the country banned the veterinary drug diclofenac. As per Ornithologists, this is a landmark step to save the small existing population of Asia’s globally threatened vultures.

5.Which airport has topped the Airport Authority of India (AAI) customer satisfaction survey?

[A] Udaipur
[B] Mumbai
[C] Delhi
[D] Kolkata

Correct Answer: A [Udaipur]

6.In which state, the Advanced Institute of Integrated Research in Livestock and Animal Science (AIIRLAS) has been inaugurated recently?

[A] Haryana
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: D [Tamil Nadu]

7.‘TRIPS’, which is sometimes seen in the news, is associated with which organisation?

[A] ILO
[B] WTO
[C] IMF
[D] World Bank

Correct Answer: B [WTO]

Notes:
The Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) is an international agreement between all the member countries of the World Trade Organization (WTO)
India as well as South Africa have proposed the WTO to consider the TRIPS waiver on COVID-19 vaccines. If India succeeds in getting the waiver, it will reduce the cost of vaccines significantly and facilitate free flow of medicines and easy technology transfer across the world.

8.Which regulator in India has formed a committee to relook its information and security guidelines?

[A] RBI
[B] NABARD
[C] SEBI
[D] IRDAI

Correct Answer: D [IRDAI]

9.From which date is the 2nd phase of COVID vaccination is set to commence in India?

[A] March 01, 2021
[B] March 15, 2021
[C] April 01, 2021
[D] June 01, 2021

Correct Answer: A [March 01, 2021]

10.As per the recent forecast by the Moody’s investor service, what would be GDP growth rate of India in 2021-22?

[A] 7.5 per cent
[B] 9.5 per cent
[C] 13.5 per cent
[D] 15 per cent

Correct Answer: C [13.5 per cent]

14th March 2021

1.Which Indian star wrestler won the Gold medal at the Ukrainian Wrestlers and Coaches Memorial tournament?

[A] Vinesh Phogat
[B] Bajrang Punia
[C] Babita Kumari
[D] Gita Phogat

Correct Answer: A [Vinesh Phogat]

2.Which mapping company has integrated into the Government’s Co-WIN portal?

[A] Google Maps
[B] Yahoo Find
[C] MapMyIndia
[D] Zee Maps

Correct Answer: C [MapMyIndia]

Notes:
MapMyIndia, the Indian Digital Mapping company has integrated into the government’s Co-WIN portal. This aimed to help people locate nearest COVID vaccination centres around them.
The company has also stated that it has launched new maps and nearby search features in its website.

3.Which organisation is the implementing agency for Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana?

[A] Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India
[B] Drugs Corporation of India
[C] Hindustan Antibiotics Ltd
[D] IFFCO

Correct Answer: A [Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India]

Notes:
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PM-BJP) is an initiative of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, under which quality medicines are provided to the general public at affordable cost. This scheme is being implemented through Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI).
The organisation is celebrating the 3rd Janaushadhi Diwas on 7th March 2021, with the theme being “Seva bhi – Rozgar bhi”.

4.The Land Ports Authority of India works under which Union Ministry?

[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[C] Ministry of Ports Shipping and Waterways
[D] Ministry of Jal Shakti

Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Home Affairs]

Notes:
The Land Ports Authority of India was founded in 2012. It is a statutory body working under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
It is responsible for creating, upgrading, maintaining and managing border infrastructure in India. It manages several Integrated Check Posts all across Borders of India. The 9th foundation say of the Land Ports Authority of India was observed on March 1, 2021.

5.The Third Jan Aushadhi Diwas celebrations started on which day?

[A] March 1, 2021
[B] February 28, 2021
[C] February 27, 2021
[D] February 26, 2021

Correct Answer: A [March 1, 2021]

Notes:
The Third Jan Aushadhi Diwas celebrations started on March 1, 2021. The one-week-long celebrations would conclude on March 7, 2021. To mark the celebrations, the Jan Aushadhi Kendras conducted the Health Check-up Camps.
The health check-up activities include Sugar level check-up, blood Pressure check-up, free doctor consultation and free medicine distribution.

6.India has sent food and medical assistance to which drought-hit country, onboard its Indian Naval Ship Jalashwa?

[A] Mauritius
[B] Madagascar
[C] Maldives
[D] Sudan

Correct Answer: B [Madagascar]

7.Which country is building the world’s first Platypus Sanctuary?

[A] New Zealand
[B] Australia
[C] USA
[D] Canada

Correct Answer: B [Australia]

Notes:
The New South Wales State government and the Taronga Conservation Society of Australia announced that they are building the world’s first Platypus Sanctuary.
This first-of-its kind refugee centre aims to promote breeding and rehabilitation of the duck-billed mammal, which has been facing extinction due to climate change. The facility is to be created in a zoo which is over 390 km from Sydney.

8.What is the full form of ICLED?

[A] Inter-band cascade light emitting device
[B] Interior-based cascade light emitting diode
[C] Intern link- band inter-band cascade light emitting
[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: A [Inter-band cascade light emitting device]

Notes:
ICLED or inter-band cascade light emitting device is a new type of high-powered light emitting diode that are used in quantitative analysis of several chemicals.
It emits light in the mid IR wavelength regions. It was recently used to develop low-cost sensors to detect methane emission with high accuracy.

9.What is ‘APT41’, that was seen in news recently?

[A] Submarine
[B] Hacker Group
[C] Super computer
[D] Electric Vehicle

Correct Answer: B [Hacker Group]

Notes:
APT41 (advanced persistent threat) is a cyber threat group that is known to carry out Chinese state sponsored cyber-attacks and other financially motivated cyber- attacks.
It is also known as the Double Dragon. Since 2012, the group has attacked organisations in some 14 countries to steal intellectual properties (cyber espionage activities).

10.Which malware is alleged to be behind the October blackout in Mumbai?

[A] Trojan Horse
[B] Spyware
[C] Blackware
[D] ShadowPad

Correct Answer: D [ShadowPad]

Notes:
ShadowPad is a malware that is alleged to be behind the October blackout in Mumbai. It has been linked to Chinese cyberattacks in the past too.
It was discovered in the year 2017. It was found injected into software updates by NetSarang, a legitimate software provider.

13 March 2021

1.As per the second advanced estimates of GDP released by the MoSPI, what is the GDP of the financial year 2020-21?

[A] – 7 per cent
[B] – 8 per cent
[C] – 9 per cent
[D] -10 per cent

Correct Answer: B [- 8 per cent]

Notes:
As per the second advanced estimates of GDP released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), the GDP for the financial year 2020-21 is recorded as -8 per cent.
NSO, MoSPI also released the quarterly estimates. After two consecutive quarters of contraction, India’s GDP for the October-December quarter (Q3) grew by 0.4 per cent. With this the country is said to have exited recession.

2.The ‘Technology and Innovation Report 2021’ has been released by which organisation?

[A] FAO
[B] UNCTAD
[C] WTO
[D] IMF

Correct Answer: B [UNCTAD]

Notes:
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has recently released a report titled ‘Technology and Innovation Report 2021’.
The UNCTAD Technology and Innovation Report 2021 examines whether modern technologies widen the existing inequalities and create more inequalities. The report shows that with a present USD 350 billion market, the technologies could grow to USD 3.2 trillion by 2025.

3.The Saras Aajeevika Mela is organised at Noida by which Ministry?

[A] Ministry of Agriculture
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of Labour
[D] Ministry of Rural Development

Correct Answer: D [Ministry of Rural Development]

4.How many satellites were launched by the ISRO using its PSLV- C51 rocket?

[A] 12
[B] 16
[C] 19
[D] 23

Correct Answer: C [19]

Notes:
The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-C51 (PSLV-C51) rocket of India successfully lifted off from Sriharikota launch pad.
It was carrying 19 satellites from Brazil, USA and India with the Brazil’s 637-kilogram optical earth observation satellite Amazonia 1, as its primary passenger. This is the first commercial mission of New space India limited.

5.Which movie won the best picture (Drama) award in the 78th Golden Globes award?

[A] Yentl
[B] Nomadland
[C] The Crown
[D] Soul

Correct Answer: B [Nomadland]

Notes:
The winners of the 78th Golden Globes were recently announced with the “Nomadland” and “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” bagging many awards.
While “Nomadland” won the award for the drama category, “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” won for the comedy or musical division. Chloe Zhao, the director of “Nomadland,” became the first woman to win the best director award since 1984.

6.Which state is set to host the Indian women’s League (IWL)?

[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Odisha

Correct Answer: D [Odisha]

Notes:
This year’s Indian Women’s League (IWL) will be hosted by the state of Odisha.
IWL is a top division women’s professional football league in India, which is conducted by All India Football Federation (AIFF). It was first played with 6 teams in Delhi. The last such season was the 4th IWL played with 12 teams in Bangalore.

7.R Vinay Kumar has announced his retirement from which sports?

[A] Hockey
[B] Cricket
[C] Foot Ball
[D] Volley Ball

Correct Answer: B [Cricket]

8.NASSCOM has partnered with which technology company to launch ‘AI Gamechangers’ programme?

[A] Google
[B] Microsoft
[C] Apple
[D] Amazon

Correct Answer: B [Microsoft]

Notes:
The National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) has partnered with Microsoft India to launch an ‘AI Gamechangers’ programme.
Under the programme, NASSCOM will identify feasible and impactful AI-driven innovations that are taking place in India. Microsoft has been designated as the ‘Innovation Partner’ for the programme.

9.Which Union Ministry launched the real-time monitoring system of toll plazas at national highways across the country?

[A] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Road Transport and Highways]

Notes:
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways launched the real-time monitoring system of toll plazas at national highways across the country. It will be used to measure the Daily Congestion Index for each plaza and overall congestion across national highway network in real time.
It will also collect real time data on high peak hours’ traffic. The purpose is to reduce congestion and improve efficiency of FASTag usage.

10.What is the theme of World Wildlife Day 2021?

[A] Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet
[B] For people, For planet, For ecosystem
[C] Forests – Pillars for people and planet
[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: A [Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet]

Notes:
World Wildlife Day is observed on March 3 across the world to celebrate wildlife and create awareness about the adverse impact of human activities and climate change on the wildlife.
This year, it is being celebrated under the theme- Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet.

12th March 2021

1.Luca Attanasio, who was recently killed, was the ambassador of which country to Democratic Republic of Congo?

[A] Iraq
[B] Iran
[C] Italy
[D] Israel

Correct Answer: C [Italy]

Notes:
Italy’s ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Luca Attanasio was killed along with an Italian policeman and their Congolese driver, in an attack on a United Nations convoy which happened in eastern DRC.
They were on a visit to a World Food Programme (WFP) school feeding project in Rutshuru, a town in DRC. Attanasio is the second European ambassador to have been killed while serving in the DRC.

2.As per the recent study by NASA and German Aerospace Center, some microbes are found on the Earth may survive in which planet?

[A] Jupiter
[B] Venus
[C] Mars
[D] Mercury

Correct Answer: C [Mars]

3.Which is the world’s first country to ban all Vulture-Toxic Drugs known so far?

[A] India
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Russia
[D] New Zealand

Correct Answer: B [Bangladesh]

4.Which country was the top trade partner of India in 2020?

[A] United States
[B] China
[C] UAE
[D] Singapore

Correct Answer: B [China]

5.Which Indian social activist was honoured with the U.S Anti-corruption champions award?

[A] Disha Ravi
[B] Anjali Bharadwaj
[C] Sunitha Krishnan
[D] Prashant Bhushan

Correct Answer: B [Anjali Bharadwaj]

Notes:
Indian social activist Anjali Bharadwaj has been selected as one of 12 anti-corruption champions announced by the United States.
The 48-year-old activist served as an active member of the Right to Information Movement in India for over two decades. She is also the founder of the Satark Nagrik Sangathan (SNS), which aims to promote transparency and accountability in government.

6.In which state ‘Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary’ is situated?

[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Kerala

Correct Answer: D [Kerala]

7.Where is the headquarters of the Fino Payment Bank located?

[A] Mumbai
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] Cochin
[D] Chennai

Correct Answer: A [Mumbai]

8.‘Alpine Plant species’, which are critically endangered have been discovered in which state?

[A] Assam
[B] Sikkim
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Himachal Pradesh

Correct Answer: C [Arunachal Pradesh]

Notes:
A new species of the ‘alpine plant’ in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang district has been discovered by a team of scientists of three institutes.
The new species, which was named as ‘Cremanthodium indicum’, belongs to the family of Himalayan sunflower. The species is endemic to Penga-Teng Tso Lake of Tawang district of the state.

9.Augmented Reality Head Mounted Display (ARHMD) systems, which were seen in the news recently, are to be acquired by which Armed Force?

[A] Indian Army
[B] Indian Navy
[C] Indian Coast Guard
[D] Indian Air Force

Correct Answer: A [Indian Army]

10.In the ‘Saral Suraksha Bima’ policy proposed by the IRDAI, what is the maximum sum assured?

[A] Rs 25 lakhs
[B] Rs 50 lakhs
[C] Rs 75 lakhs
[D] Rs 1 crore

Correct Answer: D [Rs 1 crore]

11th March 2021

1.In which state ‘Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary’ is situated?

[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Kerala

Correct Answer: D [Kerala]

2.Which airport has topped the Airport Authority of India (AAI) customer satisfaction survey?

[A] Udaipur
[B] Mumbai
[C] Delhi
[D] Kolkata

Correct Answer: A [Udaipur]

3.Which central sector scheme has completed 2 years on February 24th 2021?

[A] PM Kisan Sampada Yojana
[B] PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
[C] PM Krishi Sanchayee Yojana
[D] Operation Greens

Correct Answer: B [PM Kisan Samman Nidhi]

4.Where is the headquarters of the “International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD)”?

[A] Geneva
[B] Paris
[C] Rome
[D] Lausanne

Correct Answer: B [Paris]

Notes:
“International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD)” is an international non-governmental organization, which shares knowledge of design, construction, maintenance, and impact of large dams, based at Paris.
The ICOLD ‘Symposium on Sustainable Development of Dams & River Basins’ was inaugurated by Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister for Jal Shakti. It has been organised with Central Water Commission (CWC), Dam Rehabilitation Improvement Project (DRIP) and National Hydrology Project (NHP).

5.The Union Cabinet approved a proposal to impose President’s Rule in which state/UT?

[A] Meghalaya
[B] Manipur
[C] Puducherry
[D] Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Correct Answer: C [Puducherry]

Notes:
The Union Cabinet approved a proposal to impose President’s Rule in Puducherry. Earlier, the Congress-led Government in the Union territory lost power during a vote of confidence.
The Cabinet took the decision as no party came forward to stake claim to form the government in the UT, following the resignation of the Chief minister V Narayanasamy. After the Lieutenant Governor had recommended President’s Rule, the Cabinet has approved the same.

6.What is the new name of the Motera Cricket stadium, after it has been renovated?

[A] Veer Savarkar Stadium
[B] Narendra Modi Stadium
[C] Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium
[D] Deen Dayal Upadyay Stadium

Correct Answer: B [Narendra Modi Stadium]

Notes:
President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the world’s largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad, which will now be known as ‘Narendra Modi stadium’.
The Motera Stadium was named after the Prime Minster while the entire sports complex continues to be named after Sardar Patel. It has a seating capacity of 132,000 spectators.

7.As per the 2nd Advance Estimates, what is the value of record high production of food grains during the current crop year?

[A] 102 million tonnes
[B] 104 million tonnes
[C] 108 million tonnes
[D] 109.24 million tonnes

Correct Answer: D [109.24 million tonnes]

Notes:
The Union Ministry of Agriculture has recently released the 2nd advanced estimates for Production of Food grains for 2020-21.
As per the said figures, the production of food grains stood at a record high of 109.24 million tonnes during the current crop year. This value is 1.28% more than the production value for the previous cropping season.

8.As per the recent forecast by the Moody’s investor service, what would be GDP growth rate of India in 2021-22?

[A] 7.5 per cent
[B] 9.5 per cent
[C] 13.5 per cent
[D] 15 per cent

Correct Answer: C [13.5 per cent]

9.What is the name of the messaging platform to be used by the Indian Army shortly?

[A] Secure Application for Internet
[B] Safe Messaging Service
[C] Secure Instant Messaging
[D] Safe Communication Network

Correct Answer: A [Secure Application for Internet]

10.In the ‘Saral Suraksha Bima’ policy proposed by the IRDAI, what is the maximum sum assured?

[A] Rs 25 lakhs
[B] Rs 50 lakhs
[C] Rs 75 lakhs
[D] Rs 1 crore

Correct Answer: D [Rs 1 crore]

10th March 2021

1.What does ‘T’ stand for in the SFURTI scheme, which was making news recently?

[A] Transmission
[B] Traditional
[C] Transformation
[D] Tournament

Correct Answer: B [Traditional]

2.Indian Government signed a USD 68 million project with the World Bank, to enhance the education system in which state?

[A] Meghalaya
[B] Manipur
[C] Nagaland
[D] Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer: C [Nagaland]

3.Which organisation has prepared a draft national migrant labour policy in India?

[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Reserve Bank of India
[C] FICCI
[D] ASSOCHAM

Correct Answer: A [NITI Aayog]

Notes:
Indian Government think tank NITI Aayog has prepared a draft national migrant labour policy, along with a working group of officials and other members.
The draft highlights two approaches in designing the policy: one focussed on cash transfers, special reservations; two focussed on enhancing the capability of the community.

4.In which state ‘Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary’ is situated?

[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Kerala

Correct Answer: D [Kerala]

5.In which state, the Advanced Institute of Integrated Research in Livestock and Animal Science (AIIRLAS) has been inaugurated recently?

[A] Haryana
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: D [Tamil Nadu]

6.What is the secret code written in the parachute of the NASA’s Perseverance rover?

[A] Hello Red Planet
[B] Perseverance
[C] Dare Mighty Things
[D] Journey to Mars

Correct Answer: C [Dare Mighty Things]

7.Where is the headquarters of the Fino Payment Bank located?

[A] Mumbai
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] Cochin
[D] Chennai

Correct Answer: A [Mumbai]

8.Which is the first country to receive the batch of free Covid vaccines through COVAX scheme?

[A] DRC
[B] Ghana
[C] Sudan
[D] Ethiopia

Correct Answer: B [Ghana]

9.What is the outlay of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme approved for the pharmaceuticals and IT hardware sector?

[A] Rs 15000 crore, Rs 7350 crore
[B] Rs 12000 crore, Rs 5750 crore
[C] Rs 10000 crore, Rs 2340 crore
[D] Rs 8000 crore, Rs 1250 crore

Correct Answer: A [Rs 15000 crore, Rs 7350 crore]

Notes:
The Union Cabinet has recently approved the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for the pharmaceuticals and IT hardware sectors.
The PLI scheme for pharmaceuticals with an outlay of Rs 15000 crore, has a duration of nine years, till 2028-29. The Cabinet also approved the PLI Scheme for IT hardware such as laptops, tablets, all-in-one PCs and servers with an outlay of Rs 7350 crore.

10.As per the new Information Technology Rules, digital platforms will have to provide required information within how many hours?

[A] 12 hours
[B] 24 hours
[C] 48 hours
[D] 72 hours

Correct Answer: D [72 hours]

Notes:
The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021 has been framed recently, which was released by the Electronics and IT Ministry.
Under the rules, platforms such as WhatsApp will have to provide information on identity verification to the authorised agencies within 72 hours. The originator of unlawful messages would be zeroed on and the platforms will have to set up grievance redressal mechanism.

9th March 2021

Q1. Who became the fastest Indian bowler to 400 Test wickets
(a) R Ashwin
(b) Jasprit Bumrah
(c) Ishant Sharma
(d) Mohammed Shami

(a) R Ashwin

Q2. National Science Day is observed on
(a) 24th February
(b) 26th February
(c) 28th February
(d) 2nd March

(c) 28th February

Q3. Which city has been rated the most liveable city in India in the government's ''Ease of Living Index'' report 2021
(a) Kolkata
(b) Mumbai
(c) Pune
(d) Bengaluru

(d) Bengaluru

Q4. Who is the only Indian player before Virat Kohli to lead India in 60 Test matches
(a) MS Dhoni
(b) Sourav Ganguly
(c) Sachin Tendulkar
(d) Mohammad Azharuddin

(a) MS Dhoni

Q5. Against which team, India will play the final of the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship
(a) England
(b) Australia
(c) West Indies
(d) New Zealand

(d) New Zealand

Q6. Which state government recently approves bill to reserve 75% jobs in private sector for locals
(a) Punjab
(b) Haryana
(c) Assam
(d) Nagaland

(b) Haryana

Q7. Who wins the Australian Open women's single title in 2021
(a) Naomi Osaka
(b) Jennifer Brady
(c) Elise Mertens
(d) Ashleigh Barty

(a) Naomi Osaka

Q8. Who wins the Australian Open men's single title in 2021
(a) Dominic Thiem
(b) Rafael Nadal
(c) Novak Djokovic
(d) Daniil Medvedev

(c) Novak Djokovic

Q9. What is the name of the NASA's fifth rover that landed successfully on Mars in 2021
(a) Sojourner
(b) Opportunity
(c) Curiosity
(d) Perseverance

(d) Perseverance

Q10. International Mother Language Day is celebrated on
(a) 19th February
(b) 20th February
(c) 21st February
(d) 22nd February

(c) 21st February

Q11. World's largest Cricket Stadium is inaugrated in which state
(a) Gujarat
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Tamil Nadu

(a) Gujarat

1.Luca Attanasio, who was recently killed, was the ambassador of which country to Democratic Republic of Congo?

[A] Iraq
[B] Iran
[C] Italy
[D] Israel

Correct Answer: C [Italy]

2.As per the recent study by NASA and German Aerospace Center, some microbes are found on the Earth may survive in which planet?

[A] Jupiter
[B] Venus
[C] Mars
[D] Mercury

Correct Answer: C [Mars]

3.Indian Government signed a USD 68 million project with the World Bank, to enhance the education system in which state?

[A] Meghalaya
[B] Manipur
[C] Nagaland
[D] Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer: C [Nagaland]

4.Which Indian social activist was honoured with the U.S Anti-corruption champions award?

[A] Disha Ravi
[B] Anjali Bharadwaj
[C] Sunitha Krishnan
[D] Prashant Bhushan

Correct Answer: B [Anjali Bharadwaj]

5.Which Asian country has recently appointed a Minister for Loneliness?

[A] India
[B] China
[C] Japan
[D] Thailand

Correct Answer: C [Japan]

Notes:
The Government of Japan headed by Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has recently appointed Tetsushi Sakamoto as the country’s 1st ever Minister for Loneliness.
This decision has been made to tackle the rise in suicide rates due to COVID crisis. Also, the minister is responsible for managing the fall in birth rate in the country.

6.The Narendra Modi Stadium, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which place?

[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Gandhinagar
[C] Vadodra
[D] Mumbai

Correct Answer: A [Ahmedabad]

Notes:
The world’s largest cricket stadium located at Motera in Ahmedabad has been renamed as the Narendra Modi Stadium. It was inaugurated recently, by the President of India Ram Nath Kovind recently.
The stadium is built as a part of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave, which is spread in 220 acres in the banks of Sabarmati river.

7.Where is the headquarters of the Fino Payment Bank located?

[A] Mumbai
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] Cochin
[D] Chennai

Correct Answer: A [Mumbai]

8.Which city is the venue of the Maritime India Summit (MIS) 2021?

[A] Cochin
[B] Hyderabad
[C] Vishakhapatnam
[D] Virtual Mode

Correct Answer: D [Virtual Mode]

Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to virtually inaugurate the second edition of the Maritime India Summit (MIS) on March 2, 2021.
As per the official statement by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the opening session will have ministerial-level participation from several countries. it is also expected that Rs 20,000 crore worth MoUs will be signed during this Summit.

9.‘TRIPS’, which is sometimes seen in the news, is associated with which organisation?

[A] ILO
[B] WTO
[C] IMF
[D] World Bank

Correct Answer: B [WTO]

10.Which state has recently announced “Universal Health Coverage” during its budget, with an outlay of Rs.3500 crores?

[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer: C [Rajasthan]

8th March 2021

1.As per the recent study by NASA and German Aerospace Center, some microbes are found on the Earth may survive in which planet?

[A] Jupiter
[B] Venus
[C] Mars
[D] Mercury

Correct Answer: C [Mars]

2.Which country was the top trade partner of India in 2020?

[A] United States
[B] China
[C] UAE
[D] Singapore

Correct Answer: B [China]

3.Which airport has topped the Airport Authority of India (AAI) customer satisfaction survey?

[A] Udaipur
[B] Mumbai
[C] Delhi
[D] Kolkata

Correct Answer: A [Udaipur]

4.The Narendra Modi Stadium, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which place?

[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Gandhinagar
[C] Vadodra
[D] Mumbai

Correct Answer: A [Ahmedabad]

5.‘Hunter Killers’, which was making news recently, are to be procured by which Indian Armed Force?

[A] Indian Air Force
[B] Indian Army
[C] Indian Navy
[D] Indian Coast Guard

Correct Answer: B [Indian Army]

6.Where is the headquarters of the Fino Payment Bank located?

[A] Mumbai
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] Cochin
[D] Chennai

Correct Answer: A [Mumbai]

7.What is the outlay of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme approved for the pharmaceuticals and IT hardware sector?

[A] Rs 15000 crore, Rs 7350 crore
[B] Rs 12000 crore, Rs 5750 crore
[C] Rs 10000 crore, Rs 2340 crore
[D] Rs 8000 crore, Rs 1250 crore

Correct Answer: A [Rs 15000 crore, Rs 7350 crore]

8.As per the Finance Ministry, which type of banks are allowed to participate in government related business?

[A] Regional Rural Banks
[B] Private sector banks
[C] Cooperative Banks
[D] Foreign Banks

Correct Answer: B [Private sector banks]

9.Which Union Ministry has launched the City Innovation Exchange (CiX) platform?

[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[C] Ministry of Electronics and IT
[D] Ministry of Education

Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs]

10.As per the recent forecast by the Moody’s investor service, what would be GDP growth rate of India in 2021-22?

[A] 7.5 per cent
[B] 9.5 per cent
[C] 13.5 per cent
[D] 15 per cent

Correct Answer: C [13.5 per cent]

7th March 2021

1.Which company has started exploration of Kolar Gold Fields after 16 years?

[A] Reliance Industries Limited
[B] Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited
[C] National Mineral Development Corporation
[D] Coal India Limited

Correct Answer: B [Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited]

Notes:
Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL) has commenced the exploration of the Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) in Karnataka. MECL is a Mini Ratna PSU under the Ministry of Mines.
This mining activity is expected to help resolve Bharat Gold Mines Limited (BGML) issue over exploration of the gold field, which is pending for past 16 years.

2.Which type of Identity card issued by the Government is set to be printed in PVC cards?

[A] Voter ID
[B] Freedom Fighter Identity Card
[C] Aadhaar Card
[D] Passport

Correct Answer: C [Aadhaar Card]

Notes:
UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) has stated that Aadhaar cards would be printed on PVC cards, similar to ATM cards.
This would enable the holders to store the card in wallets. UIDAI has stated that the new PVC card would be loaded with the latest security features, and would be now more durable, convenient to carry and instantly verifiable offline.

3.IIT Kharagpur in association with which technology major has developed an Industry 4.0 solution for remotely controlled factory operations ?

[A] Oracle
[B] Infosys
[C] TCS
[D] Microsoft

Correct Answer: C [TCS]

Notes:
IIT Kharagpur and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) have jointly developed a technology for remotely controlled factory operations. This is an Industry 4.0 solution that enables real-time quality correction during industrial production.
The project was supported by the Department of Heavy Industries. Through this development, IIT Kharagpur aims to stimulate innovation in advanced manufacturing to boost the capital goods sector.

4.Harley-Davidson has inked a distribution agreement with which 2-wheeler company of India?

[A] Bajaj
[B] Hero Motocorp
[C] TVS Motors
[D] Mahindra

Correct Answer: B [Hero Motocorp]

Notes:
Harley-Davidson has inked a distribution agreement with India’s Hero MotoCorp. As per the agreement, Hero MotoCorp will sell and service Harley-Davidson motorcycles in India through its existing dealership network in India.
Few months back, Harley Davidson announced its business overhaul actions and decided to exit its operation in India.

5.The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of MoU between India and which country on cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine?

[A] Cambodia
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Nepal
[D] Laos

Correct Answer: A [Cambodia]

Notes:
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Cambodia on cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine.
The MoU seeks to encourage cooperation through joint initiatives and technology development in the health sector. The MoU which will strengthen bilateral ties between the countries, shall remain in force for a period of five years.

6.The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved acquisition of Bharti AXA General Insurance Company by which company?

[A] ICICI Lombard
[B] HDFC Ergo
[C] Canara HSBC OBC
[D] IFFCO Tokio

Correct Answer: A [ICICI Lombard]

Notes:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved acquisition of Bharti AXA General Insurance Company by ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company.
As per the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the approval has been given under the Competition Act, 2002. Bharti AXA is a joint venture held by Bharti General Ventures Private Limited (51%) and Societe Beaujon (49%).

7.India has approved a MoU with which county in the field of Astrophysics?

[A] Germany
[B] Holland
[C] Portugal
[D] Spain

Correct Answer: D [Spain]

Notes:
The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister has approved for an MoU between Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru and its counterpart of Spain.
The MoU aims to develop scientific and technical collaborations in astronomy field. The agreement is expected to enhance capacity building through increased scientific interaction and training between the two countries.

8.Which Union Ministry has launched the Haj 2021 guidelines?

[A] Ministry of External Affairs
[B] Ministry of Minority Affairs
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Ministry of Tourism

Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Minority Affairs]

Notes:
Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi announced the Haj 2021 guidelines to be followed during Covid-19 pandemic.
The online application process for Haj 2021 has also been started and interested people can apply online, offline and through Haj Mobile App. Haj 2021 is scheduled during June-July in the year 2021.

9.Indo-EU bilateral project ‘India-h2o’ was recently inaugurated by the Prime Minister in which institution?

[A] Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University
[B] University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
[C] IIT, Kharagpur
[D] NIT, Warangal

Correct Answer: A [Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University]

Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually participated in the convocation ceremony of the Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gujarat.
He inaugurated five state-of-the-art facilities including ‘India-h2o’, an Indo-EU bilateral project for industrial waste and desalination, under Horizon 2020 initiative. He also said that the country has set a target of reducing its carbon footprint by 30 to 35 per cent.

10.Which High Court in India has the highest number of Women Judges, as of 2020?

[A] Bombay
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] Thiruvananthapuram
[D] Madras

Correct Answer: D [Madras]

Notes:
The Madras High Court has the highest number of women Judges among all the High Count of India. Among the additional 13 Judges who sworn in recently, 4 were women.
As of now, the total number of women judges in Madras High Court stands at 13. Justice AP Sahi is the present Chief Justice of Madras High Court.

6th March 2021

5th March 2021 1.Which state was recently awarded as the ‘Best performing state in reducing road accidents’ in the Road Safety Stakeholders’ Meet?

[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Gujarat
[D] Rajasthan

Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]

Notes:
The Road Safety Stakeholders’ Meet was recently organised in New Delhi. During the event, the Defence Minister of India, Rajnath Singh addressed the participants and presented the ‘Best performing state in reducing road accidents’ award to the state of Tamil Nadu.
The Union Road, Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has also announced that World Bank and Asian Development Bank have approved seven thousand crore rupees each, for India, to enhance road safety.

2.The first glass-floor suspension bridge of India is to be built in which state?

[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Sikkim
[D] Assam

Correct Answer: A [Uttarakhand]

Notes:
The country’s first glass floor suspension bridge is to be built across the river Ganga in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. The state government has recently approved the design of the glass-floor bridge.
This bridge is to be built as an alternative to the iconic Lakshman Jhula which was closed last year, citing safety reasons. The Public Works Department (PWD) is to construct the bridge, which would have a floor with toughened transparent glass, through which the pedestrians can see the surface of the river. The length of the proposed bridge will be 132.3 metres and it will have toughened glass railings on either side.

3.Which state government recently approved Ground water Act, 2020, to improve groundwater level?

[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Rajasthan

Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]

Notes:
The state cabinet of Uttar Pradesh chaired by its Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath recently approved the Ground water Act, 2020. The act aims at improving the falling groundwater level of the state.
Under the new act, one has to register with the state records before installing submersible pumps either off-line or on-line. It has also ensured provisions for rain water harvesting in all buildings. People who contaminate ground water would be granted penalty and punishment.

4.The Supreme Court recently granted permanent commission to which section of officers in the Indian Army?

[A] Men Officers
[B] Women Officers
[C] All Short service commissioned officers
[D] Medical Officers

Correct Answer: B [Women Officers]

Notes:
The Delhi High Court in 2010 had ordered the Indian government to provide permanent commission to women officers of the Indian Army.
After the Central government challenged the Delhi high court’s ruling in the Supreme Court, the apex court recently directed the government to grant permanent commission to women officers who have already worked as Short service commission officers in the Indian Army. This is to be provided irrespective of their years of service.

5.Which state recently passed a bill to identify socially and economically Backward Classes on the basis of socio-educational status?

[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Bihar
[C] Odisha
[D] Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer: C [Odisha]

Notes:
The state assembly of Odisha has recently passed the ‘Odisha State Backward Classes (Amendment)’ Bill. This will enable the Backward Class Commission of the state to conduct a survey, which will identify socially and economically backward classes on the basis of socio-educational conditions.
The Commission amended the ‘Odisha State Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993’. The state government recently constituted the ‘Odisha State Commission for Backward Classes’ and Justice Raghunath Biswal was named as chairperson.

6.“Cova Punjab” mobile app launched by the Punjab government is aimed to spread awareness on which disease?

[A] Foot and Mouth Disease
[B] Corona virus
[C] Swine Flu
[D] Classical Swine Fever

Correct Answer: B [Corona virus]

Notes:
The Punjab state government recently launched a mobile application called “Cova Punjab” to spread awareness about the precautions to be taken against coronavirus.
The application has been developed by the Department of Government Reforms and Public Grievances in association with the Health and Family Welfare Department. The mobile application has options to check for symptoms provided by the government. The application also suggests the nearest hospital and will spread awareness by sharing travel and preventive care advisories

7.“Chief Ministers Akhannaba Sanaroisingi Tengbang (CMAST)” and “Chief Ministergi Artiste Singgi Tengbang (CMAT)” are the new schemes of which state?

[A] Manipur
[B] Assam
[C] Meghalaya
[D] Nagaland

Correct Answer: A [Manipur]

Notes:
Chief Minister of Manipur N Biren Singh recently launched two new schemes named “Chief Ministers Akhannaba Sanaroisingi Tengbang (CMAST)” and “Chief Ministergi Artiste Singgi Tengbang (CMAT)” with an outlay of Rs 7.36 crore and Rs.5.7 crore respectively.
The CMAST scheme aims to provide suitable government job to sportspersons who win medals in international events. Incentive to local clubs, cash awards to medal winners, assistance for purchasing sports items are also included. CMAT scheme aims to support artistes in performing arts, literary arts and visual arts.

8.Lok Sabha has passed the Finance Bill by voice vote. Which article of the Indian constitution defines the Money bill, an important type of Finance Bill?

[A] Article 102
[B] Article 110
[C] Article 119
[D] Article 126

Correct Answer: B [Article 110]

Notes:
As per the Lok Sabha’s Rules of Procedure, A Finance Bill is a bill introduced every year to give effect to the financial proposals of the Government for the following financial year. It also includes a bill to give effect to supplementary financial proposals for any period. Recently the Lok Sabha has passed the Finance Bill by voice vote without discussion.
An important type of Finance Bill is called Money Bill, which is defined by the Article 110 of Indian constitution. They are certified by the speaker.

9.The statehood day of which Indian state is celebrated as ‘Utkal Divas’ on April 1?

[A] Rajasthan
[B] Odisha
[C] Gujarat
[D] Karnataka

Correct Answer: B [Odisha]

Notes:
The Indian state of Odisha was formed on 1st April 1936. Its statehood day is called as ‘Utkal Divas’, which is celebrated in the state and across the country.
On the memory of the formation of Odisha as a separate state from the earlier Bihar and Orissa province, the day has been celebrated. Due to the nation-wide lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic, there were no prominent celebrations in the state.

10.The highest ever highway construction by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) was achieved in which financial year?

[A] 2016-17
[B] 2017-18
[C] 2018-19
[D] 2019-20

Correct Answer: D [2019-20]

Notes:
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has recently announced that it has completed the construction of 3979 km of highways in the financial year 2019-20.
Its official statement also read that this is the highest ever highway construction achieved in a financial year by NHAI, since its inception in 1995. Though NHAI could not meet the target of 4500 km for the current fiscal, it has seen a steady growth in the construction phase.

4th March 2021

1.What is the corpus of the Start-up India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), which was approved recently?

[A] Rs 95 crore
[B] Rs 250 crore
[C] Rs 500 crore
[D] Rs 945 crore

Notes:
The Central Government has approved the Start-up India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) with a corpus of Rs 945 crore to provide financial assistance to start-ups.
As per the recent notification of thethe Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the funds will be disbursed through selected incubators across India from 2021 to 2025. DPIIT will also set up an Experts Advisory Committee (EAC) to monitor the scheme.

2.The Tableau of which state was adjudged best at the Republic Day parade?

[A] Assam
[B] Tripura
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Gujarat

Notes:
Uttar Pradesh’s tableau at this year’s Republic Day parade in New Delhi was adjudged the best and awarded by Union minister Kiren Rijiju.
The theme of Uttar Pradesh’s tableau depicting the Ram Temple was “Ayodhya: Cultural Heritage of Uttar Pradesh”. Department of Biotechnology is the best tableau among the Central Ministries, departments, the CAPF and other auxiliary forces.

3.External Affairs Minister S Jai Shankar proposed Eight Guiding principles to repair the strained relations with which country?

[A] China
[B] Pakistan
[C] Afghanistan
[D] United States

: A

Notes:
Union External Affairs Minister S Jai Shankar recently delivered his virtual keynote address at the All-India Conference of China Studies.
During the conference, he proposed Eight Guiding principles to repair the strained relations of India with China. He also highlighted the disturbance in their ties due to the stand-off at Ladakh sector of the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

4.Who has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the National Health Authority (NHA)?

[A] N S Viswanathan
[B] R S Sharma
[C] Tarun Gogoi
[D] B P Kanungo

Correct Answer: B [R S Sharma]

Notes:
Former chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), RS Sharma is appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of National Health Authority (NHA).
He is to replace Indu Bhushan after his three-year term. NHA is responsible for implementing the public health insurance scheme ‘Ayushman Bharat’ or Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. Sharma is also the Chairperson of an empowered committee on Co-WIN platform.

5.Which country is resettling its refugees in the Bhashan Char Island?

[A] China
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Nepal
[D] Sri Lanka

Correct Answer: B [Bangladesh]

Notes:
Bangladesh has sent a third group of Rohingya refugees to Bhashan Char Island, which is a newly developed island in the Bay of Bengal.
Around 4,000 refugees have been sent to the island since December. After the third set of 1,778 refugees, the fourth set is also expected to be sent soon. There have been several calls from human rights activists against resettlement of refugees in the island.

6.What is the new FDI limit in insurance companies, as proposed in Union Budget 2021-22?

[A] 26%
[B] 51%
[C] 74%
[D] 100%

Correct Answer: C [74%]

Notes:
The Union Budget 2021-22 contain that the permissible Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) limit in Insurance Companies would be increased from 49% to 74%. Foreign ownership with safeguard would be allowed in this segment.
Insurance Act of 1938 would be amended to make effect to the proposed hike in FDI limit.

7.Who has taken charge as the Vice Chief of Army Staff in India?

[A] M M Naravane
[B] C P Mohanty
[C] Yogesh Kumar Joshi
[D] Anil Chauhan

Correct Answer: B [C P Mohanty]

Notes:
Lieutenant General C P Mohanty assumed charge as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff. Prior to this appointment he was the Army Commander of the Southern Army.
The area of responsibility of the Southern Army includes 11 states and four Union Territories. C P Mohanty has replaced the previous Vice Chief of the Army Staff, Lieutenant General Satinder Kumar Saini.

8.Which country has announced that it will formally apply for the trans-Pacific trade association, CPTPP?

[A] United States
[B] United Kingdom
[C] Russia
[D] Italy

Correct Answer: B [United Kingdom]

Notes:
The United Kingdom has recently announced that it will formally apply to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
CPTPP is a trans-Pacific trading association which removes most tariffs between 11 countries including Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam.

9.RBI has appointed an external firm to audit HDFC Bank under the provisions of which act?

[A] RBI Act
[B] Banking Regulation Act
[C] Negotiable Instruments Act
[D] Information Technology Act

Correct Answer: B [Banking Regulation Act]

Notes:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed an external professional IT firm to carry out a special audit of the entire IT infrastructure of the bank
Earlier, the RBI had penalised the HDFC bank for repeated service failures in internet banking, mobile banking, and payment utilities. This step has been taken by the RBI using the powers conferred under the Banking regulation act, 1949.

10.Andy Jassy, who was making news recently, is the new CEO of which major technology company?

[A] Facebook
[B] Amazon
[C] Apple
[D] Google

Correct Answer: B [Amazon]

Notes:
Andy Jassy is to replace Jeff Bezos as Amazon’s next chief executive officer. He is serving as the Chief of Amazon Web Services (AWS) at present.
Jeff Bezos had been the CEO of the Tech Giant for almost 30 years. He is to take up the role of Executive chairman. The billionaire entrepreneur is expected to focus on his space exploration company Blue Origin and other ventures.

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4th March 2021

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