In March 2023, Government has approved for listing of which of the following on the Stock Exchanges ?
A
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency
B
Power Finance Corporation
C
Indian Railway Finance Corporation
D
Solar Energy Corporation of India
Question 2Single Answer
Which city is the host of ‘Global Millets (Shree Anna) Conference’ ?
A
Mumbai
B
New Delhi
C
Varanasi
D
Ahmedabad
Question 3Single Answer
Which Union Ministry implements the ‘PM MITRA’ scheme ?
A
Ministry of Education
B
Ministry of Textiles
C
Ministry of Steel
D
Ministry of External Affairs
Question 4Single Answer
Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Women and Men in India 2022 Report’ ?
A
Ministry of Women and Child Development
B
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
C
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
D
Ministry of MSME
Question 5Single Answer
‘Geoffrey Bawa: it is Essential To be There’ Exhibition was inaugurated to mark 75 years of bilateral relations between India and ?
A
Bangladesh
B
Sri Lanka
C
France
D
Singapore
Question 6Single Answer
Raccoon Dog, which was seen in the news, is endemic to which region ?
A
America
B
Africa
C
Asia
D
Europe
Question 7Single Answer
Prime Minister of Japan ______ will arrive in New Delhi for a two-day visit to India .
A
Matsuno Hirokazu
B
Nishimura Akihiro
C
Tani Koichi
D
Kishida Fumio
Question 8Single Answer
Which of the following states is all set to host the G20 Business Summit 2023 on April 5, 2023 ?
A
Madhya Pradesh
B
Sikkim
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Nagaland
Question 9Single Answer
4th Defence Cooperation Dialogue between India and Maldives was recently held in ____ .
A
Port Louis
B
New Delhi
C
Kochi
D
Male
Question 10Single Answer
Sri Lanka’s ____ has opened and Indian rupee-denominated Nostro account in Indian Bank in Mumbai .
A
Sampath Bank
B
Bank of Ceylon
C
Seylan Bank
D
Cargills Bank
Question 11Single Answer
The 4th Asian Kho Kho Championship for Men and Women will begin in which of the following states ?
A
Karnataka
B
Maharashtra
C
West Bengal
D
Assam
Question 12Single Answer
Which state is the key state partner of the International SME Convention 2023 (ISC) ?
A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Assam
D
Odisha
Question 13Single Answer
What is the name of the form of artificial intelligence that can take actions using past data ?
A
Generative AI
B
Reformative AI
C
Memory AI
D
Storage AI
Question 14Single Answer
International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant against the President of which country ?
A
UK
B
Russia
C
North Korea
D
Sri Lanka
Question 15Single Answer
Which year has been proposed to be marked as the year of tourism ?
A
2023
B
2024
C
2025
D
2027
Question 16Single Answer
Which state has tabled the Advocates Protection Bill, 2023 ?
A
Gujarat
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Rajasthan
D
Karnataka
Question 17Single Answer
Which company recently signed an MOU with India Post to help MSMEs and enhance e-commerce ?
A
Shiprocket
B
Pickrr
C
Blue Dart
D
Both 1 and 2
Question 18Single Answer
Which state/UT has recently listed among Time Magazine’s top 50 World’s Greatest Places of 2023 along with Mayurbhanj District, Odisha ?
A
Goa
B
Kerala
C
Ladakh
D
Himachal Pradesh
Question 19Single Answer
What is the theme of 6th Global Recycling Day 2023 that was observed across the globe on 18th March 2023 ?
A
Recycling Heroes
B
Recycling into the Future
C
Recycling Fraternity
D
Creative Innovation
Question 20Single Answer
Name the personality who has recently elevated from Chief Executive Officer of Boat to the position of Chairman .
A
Anish Saraf
B
Aman Gupta
C
Vivek Gambhir
D
Sameer Mehta
Question 21Single Answer
Which company has recently approved the appointment of Anup Bagchi as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for 5 years ?
A
Pramerica Life Insurance
B
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
C
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
D
HDFC Life Insurance
Question 22Single Answer
When is the ‘International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination’ observed ?
A
March 18
B
March 21
C
March 23
D
March 24
Question 23Single Answer
What is the theme of the ‘World Sparrow Day 2023’ ?
A
Sparrows are our Friends
B
I love Sparrows
C
Sustainability and Spparows
D
Climate Chand and Sparrows
Question 24Single Answer
UBS Group is a multinational investment bank based in which country ?
A
USA
B
UK
C
Switzerland
D
China
Question 25Single Answer
Which institution has released ‘Ethical Guidelines for AI in Healthcare and Biomedical Research’ ?
A
IMA
B
ICMR
C
AIIMS
D
NITI Aayog
Question 26Single Answer
Polio cases were recently recorded in which country for the first time in 30 years
A
Burundi
B
Japan
C
Australia
D
South Africa
Question 27Single Answer
What is the theme of the World Water Day 2023 ?
A
Groundwater: making the invisible visible
B
Water and Climate Change
C
Accelerating Change
D
Valuing Water
Question 28Single Answer
According to a report by IPCC, the world is on track to breach the 1.5 degree Celsius global warming limit by the 2023s. Where is IPCC headquartered ?
A
Paris
B
New York
C
Geneva
D
Basel
Question 29Single Answer
Where did the second G20 sustainable finance working group meet start on 21 March 2023 ?
A
Kanpur
B
Udaipur
C
Chennai
D
Kolkata
Question 30Single Answer
The second Consultative Meeting on Defence Cooperation between Indian and which country was held in New Delhi on 21 March 2023 ?
A
Jordan
B
Israel
C
Iran
D
Saudi Arabia
Question 31Single Answer
Where will Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Area office and Innovation Centre on 22 March 2023 ?
A
Hyderabad
B
New Delhi
C
Surat
D
Bengaluru
Question 32Single Answer
Sajibu Nongma Panba is a lunar new year celebrated in which state ?
A
Assam
B
Manipur
C
Odisha
D
Arunachal Pradesh
Question 33Single Answer
What is the name of the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASWSWC), which was launched recently ?
A
Andrea
B
Androth
C
Arnab
D
Arnala
Question 34Single Answer
What is the theme of the ‘International Day of Forests 2023’ ?
A
Forests and health
B
Forests and Climate Change
C
Forests are Friends
D
Forests and Global Warming
Question 35Single Answer
IMF Executive Board has approved a USD 3 billion bail-out programme for which country ?
A
Sri Lanka
B
Afghanistan
C
China
D
Pakistan
Question 36Single Answer
‘Accelerating the change to solve the water and sanitation crisis’ is the theme of which day ?
A
World Forest Day
B
World Water Day
C
World Earth Day
D
World Sanitation Day
Question 37Single Answer
Who has been awarded Kerala’s highest civilian honour ‘Kerala Puraskarngal’ ?
A
Hariharan
B
Arif Muhammad Khan
C
M T Vasudevan Nair
D
Ramchandran
Question 38Single Answer
Which state government signed an MoU with the French development agency to improve drinking water and sanitation services ?
A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Bihar
C
Himachal Pradesh
D
Odisha
Question 39Single Answer
Who is only Indian named in top 10 Hurun Global Rich List 2023 ?
A
Gautam Adani
B
Mukesh Ambani
C
Narayanmurthy
D
Ajim Premji
Question 40Single Answer
Twenty sixth edition of ‘Elevate Expo’ is being held in which city ?
A
Riyadh
B
Delhi
C
Dettroit
D
Dubai
Question 41Single Answer
Who chaired 1st General Body Meeting of the National Centre for sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM) ?
A
Prime Minister
B
Housing and Urban affairs minister
C
Environmental Minister
D
Home Minister
Question 42Single Answer
Which state launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Vriksh Sampada Yojana’ ?
A
Odisha
B
Chhattisgarh
C
West Bengal
D
Gujarat
Question 43Single Answer
Which country launched the ‘2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices’ ?
A
India
B
USA
C
Ukraine
D
Japan
Question 44Single Answer
Siniyah Island, which was seen in the news, is situated in which country ?
A
Russia
B
China
C
UAE
D
Israel
Question 45Single Answer
Which city is the host of ‘G20 Research and Innovation Initiative Gathering (RIIG) Conference’ ?
A
Bhubaneswar
B
Kolkata
C
Dibrugarh
D
Pune
Question 46Single Answer
Abel Prize is conferred to recognise outstanding contributors of which field ?
A
Architecture
B
Mathematics
C
Journalism
D
Sports
Question 47Single Answer
“National Conference on Biomass 3P – Pellet to Power to Prosperity” will be held in which city ?
A
Pune
B
Delhi
C
Jaipur
D
Jalandhar
Question 48Single Answer
Infosys has announced the retirement of _____ as Independent Director of the Board .
A
Narayana Murthy
B
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
C
Sudha Murthy
D
Nandan Nilekani
Question 49Single Answer
The UN 2023 Water Conference was inaugurated in which city ?
A
Chicago
B
Geneva
C
Paris
D
New York
Question 50Single Answer
Regional Conference on ‘Drug Trafficking and National Security’ will be held in which city ?
A
Guwahati
B
Kohima
C
Bengaluru
D
Amravati
Current Affairs
Question 51Single Answer
Uttar Pradesh Gunvatta Sankalp was launched at which place ?
A
Lucknow
B
Gorakhpur
C
Noida
D
Varanasi
Question 52Single Answer
When is the ‘World Tuberculosis Day’ observed every year ?
A
March 18
B
March 20
C
March 22
D
March 24
Question 53Single Answer
Which country conducts the multi-domain air-land exercise named ‘Exercise Vayu Prahar’ ?
A
India
B
Sri Lanka
C
Bangladesh
D
Nepal
Question 54Single Answer
Which state/UT passed the ‘Mediapersons Protection Bill 2023’ ?
A
Gujarat
B
Chhattisgarh
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
West Bengal
Question 55Single Answer
Which institution released the ‘Triple Threat Report’ ?
A
World Economic Forum
B
UNICEF
C
IMF
D
UNESCO
Question 56Single Answer
Which institution released the ‘Technology and Innovation Report 2023’ ?
A
UNICEF
B
UNESCO
C
UNCTAD
D
World Economic Forum
Question 57Single Answer
Which of the following country tested a new underwater nuclear-capable attack drone ?
A
Pakistan
B
South Korea
C
North Korea
D
Iran
Question 58Single Answer
Which bank has filed for India’s first Sovereign Green Bond ?
A
ICICI
B
SBI
C
Citi Bank
D
HDFC
Question 59Single Answer
Which broadcaster secured a rights deal for MotoGP to be streamed ?
A
Viacom18
B
Sony
C
Star
D
ESPN
Question 60Single Answer
Pradeep Sarkar passed away recently. He was related to which field ?
A
Politics
B
Fimmaking
C
Sports
D
Painting
Question 61Single Answer
Which of the following banks was fined Rs 30 lakh by the RBI ?
A
Canara Bank
B
SBI
C
PNB
D
Karur Vysya Bank
Question 62Single Answer
According to Directorate General of Civil Aviation report which country has highest number of female pilots in the world ?
A
USA
B
Germany
C
UK
D
India
Question 63Single Answer
1st G20 Trade and Investment Working Group (TIWG) was held in which city ?
A
Delhi
B
Mumbai
C
Kolkata
D
Chennai
Question 64Single Answer
Which authority launched National Rabies Control Programme (NRCP) ?
A
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
B
Animal Welfare Board of India
C
Wildlife institute of India
D
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Question 65Single Answer
National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) Limited will carry out a study of Seti River Hydropower Project. Where will this project be constructed ?
A
Jammu & Kashmir
B
Uttarakhand
C
Nepal
D
Bhutan
Question 66Single Answer
Where is the first Urban Climate Film Festival under Urban-20 engagement events being organized in New Delhi by the National Institute of Urban Affairs from 24-26 March 2023 ?
A
Chennai
B
Agra
C
New Delhi
D
Kolkata
Question 67Single Answer
Gordon E. Moore passed away on March 24, 2023. He was the co-founder of_____ .
A
Qualcomm
B
Intel
C
Micron Technology
D
IBM
Question 68Single Answer
Who is the author of the book titled ‘War and Women?’
A
Meghnad Desai
B
Dr Ashwin Fernandes
C
Arvind Mandloi
D
Dr MA Hasan
Question 69Single Answer
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the Minimum Support Price for Raw Jute at how many rupees per quintal for the 2023-24 season ?
A
4000 rupees
B
4550 rupees
C
5000 rupees
D
5050 rupees
Question 70Single Answer
Who chaired the 36th Board Meeting of the Stop Tuberculosis (TB) Partnership on 25 March 2023 ?
A
Dr Manshukh Mandaviya
B
Narendra Modi
C
Piyush Goyal
D
Kiren Rijiju
Question 71Single Answer
Which of the following was awarded the Best Organiser Award by the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) for successfully hosting the Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 ?
A
Singapore Hockey Federation
B
Hockey India
C
Ukrainian Hockey Federation
D
Russian Hockey Federation
Question 72Single Answer
Which Article of the Indian constitution deals with the disqualification of MPs from Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha ?
A
Article 10
B
Article 20
C
Article 32
D
Article 102
Question 73Single Answer
Which country launched the ‘Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM4C)’ along with the US ?
A
India
B
UAE
C
Israel
D
Sri Lanka
Question 74Single Answer
‘Sahakar Samridhi Soudha’ is to be constructed in which state/UT ?
A
Tamil Nadu
B
Karnataka
C
Odisha
D
West Bengal
Question 75Single Answer
Defence Ministry recently signed a contract with which organisation under Project Himshakti ?
A
ISRO
B
DRDO
C
BEL
D
HAL
Question 76Single Answer
Which paramilitary force is responsible for guarding the Indo-Myanmar border ?
A
ITBP
B
Assam Rifles
C
CISF
D
BSF
Question 77Single Answer
Which of the following teams recently became the first-ever Women’s Premier League champions ?
A
Delhi Capitals
B
Royal Challenger Bangalore
C
Gujarat Giants
D
Mumbai Indians
Question 78Single Answer
Who among the following recently won bronze medals in the women’s 40 Kg category at the IWF World Youth Championships in Durres, Albania ?
A
Akanksha Vyavahare
B
Soumya Dalvi
C
Harshada Garud
D
Jyoshna Sabar
Question 79Single Answer
Union Environmental Minister Bhupender Yadav recently launched the Aravalli Green Wall Project in which of the following cities ?
A
Jaipur
B
Surat
C
New Delhi
D
Gurugram
Question 80Single Answer
Who among the following recently clinched the 25m pistol bronze medal in the ISSF Pistol/Rifle World Cup ?
A
Shreyasi Singh
B
Rhythm Sangwan
C
Sift Kaur Samra
D
Manu Bhaker
Question 81Single Answer
Where have researchers discovered a new species of Moray eel named Gymnothorax tamilnaduensis, in March 2023 ?
A
Coimbatore
B
Thanjavur
C
Cuddalore
D
Tiruchirappalli
Question 82Single Answer
Where is the Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron based at ?
A
Visakhapatnam
B
Kochi
C
Mumbai
D
Chennai
Question 83Single Answer
Lord Basaveshwara is a 12th century philosopher, associated with which state ?
A
Kerala
B
Karnataka
C
Andhra Pradesh
D
Odisha
Question 84Single Answer
Which Union Ministry launched the ‘National Action Plan to Combat Desertification and Land Degradation Through Forestry Interventions’ ?
A
Ministry of Power
B
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
C
Ministry of Coal
D
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Question 85Single Answer
BARC B1201, India’s first Bauxite Certified Reference Material (CRM) was developed BARC and which institution ?
A
DRDO
B
NALCO
C
NMDC
D
BHEL
Question 86Single Answer
Hopi which was seen in the news, is an ethnic group of people living in which country ?
A
USA
B
Russia
C
Italy
D
Turkey
Question 87Single Answer
The Guinness World Record holder for oldest drag queen performer ____ passed away at the age of 92 in March 2023 .
A
Trixie Mattel
B
Darcelle XV
C
The Vixen
D
Monet X Change
Question 88Single Answer
Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry Anupriya Patel recently inaugurated the 23rd edition of INDIASOFT in which of the following cities ?
A
Bengaluru
B
Ahmedabad
C
New Delhi
D
Pune
Question 89Single Answer
Union Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel Jyotiraditya M. Scindia recently inaugurated a direct flight between ______ and Gatwick, London .
A
Darjeeling
B
Dehradun
C
Bhuntar
D
Amritsar
Question 90Single Answer
The Union Government has constituted a Committee under the chairmanship of Additional Secretary Nidhi Khare to monitor the stock of which of the following commodities ?
A
Sugar
B
Masur Dal
C
Onion
D
Tur Dal
Question 91Single Answer
The second G20 Infrastructure Working Group (IWG) meeting under G20 Indian Presidency is scheduled to take place on 28 and 29 March 2023, in which of the following cities ?
A
Kochi
B
Bhubaneswar
C
Visakapatnam
D
Ahmedabad
Question 92Single Answer
As per the QS World University Rankings 2023, which is the most represented country in Asia ?
A
India
B
China
C
Singapore
D
Malaysia
Question 93Single Answer
Which city is the host of the ‘First G20 Trade and Investment Working Group (TIWG) Meeting’.
A
New Delhi
B
Mumbai
C
Gandhi Nagar
D
Mysore
Question 94Single Answer
‘SWAMIH Fund’ is sponsored by which Union Ministry ?
A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Question 95Single Answer
Anji Khad Bridge, which was seen in the news, is located in which state/UT ?
A
Jammu and Kashmir
B
Sikkim
C
Uttarakhand
D
Arunachal Pradesh
Question 96Single Answer
What is the name of ‘India’s First Cloned Desi Gir Female Calf’ ?
A
Narendra
B
Ganga
C
Virat
D
Veera
Question 97Single Answer
The first Hockey India Junior Men Zonal Championships 2023 concluded in the North, South, East and West Zones. ____ was crowned champions in the West Zone .
A
Hockey Rajasthan
B
Hockey Madhya Pradesh
C
Hockey Maharashtra
D
Hockey Gujarat
Question 98Single Answer
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal recently announced that India’s overall exports crossed US$ ______, which is an all time high .
A
676 billion
B
715 billion
C
598 billion
D
750 billion
Question 99Single Answer
Department of Telecom recently organised a two-day ‘First International Quantum Communication Conclave’ in which of the following cities ?
A
Pune
B
Bengaluru
C
Hyderabad
D
New Delhi
Question 100Single Answer
Defence Secreatary Giridhar Aramane and his counterpart Simona Cojocaru of _____ recently held a bilateral meeting on defence cooperation in New Delhi .