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March 2020 Monthly Current Affairs - Pratiyogita Abhiyan

Monthly Current Affairs
          March 2020
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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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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‘?

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
c) 11th March d) 12th 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) 42 nd b) 44th
c) 46th d) 48th
Correct Answer: c) 46th
Explanation: India is overall ranked in 46th place & Sweden in 1st place.

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
C. 15 March D. 20 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

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

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
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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) 10 March
th b) 11th March
c) 12th March d) 13th 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.

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.

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
C. 20 March D. 25 March
Correct Answer: 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?

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
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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
   c) 18th March                                              d) 19th 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

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
Correct Answer: A. 2025
208. When was the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) established?
A. 1909 B. 1913
C. 1922 D. 1928
Correct Answer: A. 1909
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

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
C. 22 March D. 21 March
Correct Answer: 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
C. 23 March D. 20 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
C. 22 March D. 23 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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