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Table of Contents
NATIONAL AFFAIRS ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS ......................................................................................................................................... 49
GOVT SCHEMES ............................................................................................................................................................ 58
VISITS............................................................................................................................................................................. 59
BANKING AND FINANCE ............................................................................................................................................. 64
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS .......................................................................................................................................... 89
MoU’s AND AGREEMENTS .......................................................................................................................................... 98
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS ................................................................................................................... 103
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS ................................................................................................................................ 117
COMMITTEE AND MEETING .................................................................................................................................... 124
INDEX ........................................................................................................................................................................... 124
SUMMITS, CONFERENCES ......................................................................................................................................... 124
ACQUISITION AND MERGERS .................................................................................................................................. 124
DEFENCE...................................................................................................................................................................... 130
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY .................................................................................................................................... 132
SPORTS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 143
BOOKS AND AUTHORS.............................................................................................................................................. 149
OBITUARY ................................................................................................................................................................... 152
IMPORTANT DAYS ..................................................................................................................................................... 157
ENVIRONMENT........................................................................................................................................................... 173
APP and WEB PORTAL.............................................................................................................................................. 175
CURRENT STATIC BANKING .................................................................................................................................... 176
CA STATIC GK ............................................................................................................................................................. 195

NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Name the Union Minister who has recently (in Feb ‘24) unveiled a new database for India’s
startup ecosystem, named Bharat Startup Ecosystem Registry, a website, & logo of ‘Startup
Mahakumbh’.
1) Narayan Tatu Rane (Union Minister of MSME)
2) Dharmendra Pradhan (Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship)
3) Piyush Goyal (Union Minister of Commerce and Industry)
4) Giriraj Singh (Union Minister of Rural Development)
5) Ashwini Vaishnaw (Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology)
Answer- 3) Piyush Goyal (Union Minister of Commerce and Industry)
Explanation:
Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) unveiled a new database
for India’s startup ecosystem, named Bharat Startup Ecosystem Registry, a website, and logo of
‘Startup Mahakumbh’ during the curtain raiser event of the first-ever ‘Startup Mahakumbh’.
i. The registry will act as a single platform database for startups, investors, incubators, and other
stakeholders in India’s startup ecosystem.
ii. The event was organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT),
under MOCI.
2. According to the amendments to the Green Credit Rules of the Green Credit Program (GCP)
by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) in February 2024, Green
credits will be given to the tree plantation on degraded land under the administrative control
of states that have been identified by forest departments.
The minimum land size for such projects is set at ________ hectares.
1) 3
2) 6
3) 4
4) 2
5) 5
Answer- 5) 5
Explanation:
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has notified the amendments to
the Green Credit Rules of the Green Credit Program (GCP), which is an innovative market-based
mechanism designed to incentivize voluntary environmental actions.
• Under new amendments, one Green Credit will be awarded to one grown tree.
i. The new modified Green Credit Rules outlines the criteria for land eligibility; application procedures
and standardised methodology for calculating green credits.
ii. Land Eligibility: Green credits will be given to the tree plantation on degraded land including open
forest and scrubland, wasteland, and catchment areas, under the administrative control of states that
have been identified by forest departments.
• The minimum land size for such projects is set at 5 hectares.

3. In February 2024, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Ministry of Railways (MoR) released a
commemorative postage stamp to mark the ___________ (years) of the All India Railwaymen’s
Federation (AIRF) in an event held at Karnail Singh Railway Stadium in New Delhi, Delhi.
1) 40 years
2) 60 years
3) 100 years
4) 50 years
5) 80 years
Answer- 3) 100 years
Explanation:
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Ministry of Railways (MoR) has released a commemorative
postage stamp to mark the 100 years of the All India Railwaymen’s Federation (AIRF) in an event
held at Karnail Singh Railway Stadium in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. AIRF is one of the oldest and largest trade unions in India.
ii. AIRF was established on 24th April 1924, but was recognized by the Railway Board in 1929.
iii. It is one of the biggest affiliates to the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF).
4. In February 2024, the Geographical Indication(GI) Registry awarded the GI tag to 12

distinctive products, including Apatani Textile Product from ____________(state).
1) Odisha
2) Jharkhand
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Bihar
5) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer- 5) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN)- based Geographical Indication (GI) Registry has awarded the GI tag to 12
distinctive products from Arunachal Pradesh including Apatani Textile Product, Dao (broadsword),
Adlay Millet, among others.
Note: With this, the total number of GI products from Arunachal Pradesh has become 20. Click here
to read more.
5. Which of the following Ministries have recently (in Feb ‘24) launched a nationwide
awareness campaign “Mera pehla vote desh ke liye?
1) Ministry of Education
2) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
3) Ministry of Law and Justice
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Answer- 4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
The Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) have jointly
launched a nationwide awareness campaign “Mera pehla vote desh ke liye (my first vote for the
country)” to encourage the first-time voters to participate in the 2024 Lok Sabha election.

• Union Minister Anurag Thakur, MIB & Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MoYAS) launched a
Campaign Anthem video to create awareness among first-time voters.
• Under this Campaign, various events will be organised in universities, colleges, and higher
education institutions.
6. Which organisation/bank has recently (in March ‘24) partnered with the Department for
Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to organise a National Workshop on
Logistics Efficiency Enhancement in New Delhi, Delhi?
1) United Nations Development Programme
2) International Monetary Fund
3) Asian Development Bank
4) World Bank
5) African Development Bank
Answer- 4) World Bank
Explanation:
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of
Commerce and Industry (MoCI), has partnered with the World Bank to organise a National
Workshop on Logistics Efficiency Enhancement in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The workshop brought together the logistics sector community to discuss and identify factors
affecting logistics performance and areas of improvement.
7. Name the programme for Welfare of Animals that has recently (in March ‘24) launched by
Anant Ambani, Director on the boards of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and Reliance
Foundation.
1) SAFI
2) Vantara
3) Dharamsala
4) Pragatti
5) Spaaak
Answer- 2) Vantara
Explanation:
Anant Ambani, Director on the boards of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and Reliance Foundation,
has launched an umbrella initiative called the ‘Vantara’ (Star of the Forests) programme to rescue,
treat, care for, and rehabilitate injured, abused, and threatened animals, in India and abroad.
i. The initiative is the first of its kind in India and it aims to construct the world’s largest animal rescue
and rehabilitation centre spanning about 3,000 acres within the Green Belt of Reliance’s Jamnagar
Refinery Complex in Gujarat.
8. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Union Cabinet approval on
29th February 2024?
A) The Union Cabinet approved the construction of three semiconductor units in India under
the Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystem with a total outlay
of Rs 76,000 crores.
B) The Union cabinet has approved the PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana which aims to install
rooftop solar panels in one crore households, with a total budget of Rs. 75,021 crore.

C) The Union Cabinet has approved an amendment to the Mines and Minerals (Development
and Regulation) Act, 1957, to specify the royalty rate for 12 critical and strategic minerals.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi has approved the following
proposals on 29th February 2024
• The Union Cabinet approved the construction of three semiconductor units in India under
the Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystem with a total outlay
of Rs 76,000 crores including the first semiconductor unit in the northeast(Assam).
• The Union cabinet has approved the PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana which aims to install
rooftop solar panels in one crore households, with a total budget of Rs. 75,021 crore.
• The Union Cabinet has approved an amendment to the Mines and Minerals (Development
and Regulation) Act, 1957, to specify the royalty rate for 12 critical and strategic minerals.
Click here to read more
9. Which of the following Initiatives have recently (in March ‘24) launched by the Union
Minister of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME), Narayan Rane to promote
women entrepreneurship in India?
1) Mentorship Platform
2) Panjikaran Se Pragati
3) Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) Unnati _ Udyamita se Pragati tak
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
On 1st March 2024, Union Minister Narayan Rane, Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises
(MoMSME) launched 3 new Initiatives to promote women entrepreneurship in India during the 9th
Annual Shakti International Women Entrepreneurs Summit held in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The 3 new initiatives are,
• Panjikaran Se Pragati.
• Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) Unnati _ Udyamita se Pragati tak.
• Mentorship Platform.
ii. The “9th Shakti International Women Entrepreneurs Summit 2024” is an annual Conference,
aligning with International Women’s Day (8 March 2024). Click here to read more

10. In March 2024. Union Minister of Coal, Pralhad Joshi launched the “Coal Logistics Plan and
Policy”.
The Coal Logistics Plan proposes a strategic shift towards a railway-based system in First Mile
Connectivity (FMC) projects, aiming for a _________ reduction in rail logistic costs and an annual
cost saving of Rs 21,000 Crore.
1) 25%
2) 16%
3) 14%
4) 20%
5) 10%
Answer- 3) 14%
Explanation:
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, Ministry of Coal, launched the “Coal Logistics Plan and Policy” in an
event organized by the Indian National Committee World Mining Congress(INC/WMC) with the
patronage of the Ministry of Coal in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The plan proposes a strategic shift towards a railway-based system in First Mile Connectivity (FMC)
projects. This will assist in reducing around 14% in rail logistic costs and an annual cost saving of Rs
21,000 crore.
ii. This will also minimize air pollution, reduce traffic congestion and reduce carbon emissions by
around 100,000 tonnes per annum.
iii. This is also expected to result in a 10% saving in the average turnaround time of wagons across
India.
11. Which organisation/company has recently (in March ‘24) partnered with the United States
of America (USA) Consulate to launch the first-ever US-India Cyber Security Initiative?
1) InstaSafe Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
2) BluSapphire Cyber Systems Pvt Ltd
3) Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture
4) Arcon TechSolution
5) Techdefence Labs
Answer- 3) Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture
Explanation:
The United States of America (USA) Consulate and the Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries
and Agriculture (MCCIA) have launched the first-ever USA-India Cyber Security Initiative to
strengthen Information technology (IT) connections between the two countries.
• It also aims to bring together leading global cybersecurity experts to create jobs and develop
innovative solutions.
i. The initiative develops a mentorship model in cyberspace and also encourages people-to-people ties
in cyberspace.
12. In March 2024, Union Minister of Defence, Rajnath Singh launched _________ Development of
Innovative Technologies with iDEX (ADITI) scheme to promote innovations in critical and
strategic defence technologies.
1) Achieving
2) Acing

3) Attaining
4) Accomplishing
5) Assuring
Answer- 2) Acing
Explanation:
On March 4, 2024, Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence(MoD), launched Acing
Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX (ADITI) scheme to promote innovations in
critical and strategic defence technologies.
• The scheme was launched during the DefConnect 2024 held in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The ADITI scheme falls under the iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) framework of
Department of Defence Production (DDP), MoD.
• The scheme will provide start-ups with grant-in-aid of up to Rs 25 crore for research,
development, and innovation in defence technology.
• Budget: Rs 750 crore has been allocated for the period 2023-24 to 2025-26.
13. According to the report “Status of Leopards in India” released by Union Minister
Bhupender Yadav, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) in
March 2024, the leopard population in India has risen by _______ from 2018 to 2022.
1) 6%
2) 8%
3) 12%
4) 5%
5) 10%
Answer- 2) 8%
Explanation:
According to the report “Status of Leopards in India” released by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav,
the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), estimated that the leopards
population in India has risen by 8% from 12,852 in 2018 to 13,874 in 2022.
• The leopard population increased at an annual growth rate of 1.08% from 2018 to 2022.
• Madhya Pradesh has 3907 leopards, the highest number of leopards in India, followed by
Maharashtra (1985) and Karnataka (1,879) in the second and third, respectively.
• The fifth cycle leopard population estimation (2022) was carried out by the National Tiger
Conservation Authority (NTCA) and Wildlife Institute of India(WII), in collaboration with State
Forest Departments. Click here to read more
14. In March 2024, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi flagged off the first tanker ‘________’,
carrying crude oil from Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)’s KG-DWN-98/2 deepwater
project.
1) Swarna Veera
2) Swarna Nidhi
3) Swarna Sindhu
4) Swarna Narmada
5) Swarna Mahi
Answer- 3) Swarna Sindhu

Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi flagged off the first tanker ‘Swarna Sindhu’, carrying crude oil
from Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)’s KG-DWN-98/2 deepwater project.
i. The project is located in the Krishna Godavari basin and is expected to add 7% to India’s oil and gas
production at its peak.
ii. The Floating Production and Storage Offloading (FPSO) Armada Sterling V unit has been built and
operated by Shapoorji Pallonji Energy Private Limited (SP Energy).
15. In March 2024, Pema Khandu, Chief Minister (CM) of Arunachal Pradesh, inaugurated Keyi
Panyor as the ___________district of Arunachal Pradesh.
1) 19th
2) 26th
3) 23rd
4) 20th
5) 24th
Answer- 2) 26th
Explanation:
On 1st March 2024, Pema Khandu, Chief Minister (CM) of Arunachal Pradesh, inaugurated Keyi
Panyor, the 26th district of Arunachal Pradesh.
• The new district, carved out of Lower Subansiri, will have its headquarters at Ter Gapin-Sam
Sarth, strategically positioned for agricultural and horticultural development.
16. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Foundation Day of Bureau
of Energy Efficiency (BEE), observed on 1st March 2024?
A) Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) celebrated its 22nd Foundation Day on 1st March 2024
under the theme “Energy Transition through Electrification and Decarbonization in lndia”.
B) During the event, 5th edition of the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI 2023) was launched
in which Karnataka leads overall in SEEI 2023 with a score of 86.5.
C) The Standards and Labeling (S&L) Program for Packaged Boilers and S&L program for Visi
Cooler (Commercial Beverage Cooler) was launched during the event.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, celebrated its 22nd Foundation Day
on 1st March 2024 under the theme “Energy Transition through Electrification and Decarbonization
in lndia”.
• The event marked the launch of the 5th edition of the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI
2023) developed by BEE in collaboration with Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy
(AEEE).
• Karnataka leads overall in SEEI 2023 with a score of 86.5. It is the only state with an active
Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency Policy.

• The event witnessed the launch of Standards and Labeling (S&L) Program for Packaged Boilers
and S&L program for Visi Cooler(Commercial Beverage Cooler). Both programs were launched
under a voluntary phase, with validity till 31st December 2026. Click here to read more
17. In which city of Odisha, Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship,
Dharmendra Pradhan has recently (in March ‘24) launched Project ODISERV?
1) Puri
2) Bhubaneswar
3) Sambalpur
4) Balasore
5) Baripada
Answer- 3) Sambalpur
Explanation:
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE),
launched Project ODISERV at Gangadhar Meher University (GMU) in Sambalpur, Odisha, aiming to
equip young graduates of Odisha for employment opportunities in the financial services sector.
i. The Project Odiserv is the inaugural skill development initiative by the National Skill Development
Corporation (NSDC) and Bajaj Finserv Ltd.
18. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Geographical Indication
(GI) tags awarded to various states by the Geographical Indication Registry in March 2024?
A) The Geographical Indication Registry has awarded geographical indication (GI) tags to10
distinct products from 8 states.
B) Narasapur crochet lace Products from Tamil Nadu got GI tag.
C) Ambaji White Marble and Kutch Rogan Craft from Gujarat got GI status.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 4) Only A & C
Explanation:
The Geographical Indication Registry (Chennai, Tamil Nadu-TN) under the Department for
Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), has
awarded geographical indication (GI) tags to10 distinct products from 8 states.
• Narasapur crochet lace Products is a unique design and good quality crochet craft made in
Narasapur in the West Godavari region of Andhra Pradesh got GI tag.
• Ambaji White Marble and Kutch Rogan Craft from Gujarat got GI status. Click here to read
more
19. Name the Ministry that has recently (in March ‘24) launched ‘e-Kisan Upaj Nidhi’, an online
digital platform of the Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority (WDRA).
1) Ministry of Finance
2) Ministry of Rural Development
3) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution

4) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

5) Ministry of Science and Technology
Answer- 3) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Explanation:
Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution (MoCAF&PD),
launched ‘e-Kisan Upaj Nidhi’, an online digital platform of the Warehousing Development and
Regulatory Authority (WDRA) to facilitate post-harvest financing for farmers.
i. The platform enables farmers to secure collateral-free loans from the banks against their farm
produce stored in the WDRA-registered warehouse.
ii. It was developed collaboratively by the Department of Food and Public Distribution, the
Department of Financial Services, and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
(NABARD).
20. Name the Minister who has recently (in March ‘24) launched 25 new courses under Dak
Karmayog project.
1) Amit Shah (Union Minister of Home Affairs)
2) Annpurna Devi (Minister of State of Education)
4) Kapil Moreshwar Patil (Minister of State of Panchayati Raj)
5) Devusinh Chauhan (Minister of State of Communications)
Answer- 5) Devusinh Chauhan (Minister of State of Communications)
Explanation:
On 5th March 2024, Union Minister of State (MoS) Devusinh Chauhan, Ministry of Communications
(MoC) participated in the event organised to mark the completion of the 2nd Phase of Dak
Karmayogi project, an e-learning platform to enhance the competencies of Gramin Dak Sevaks and
Postal Department employees.
i. Union MoS also launched 25 new courses under Dak Karmayogi during the event held in New Delhi,
Delhi.
ii. He also launched a Special Cover commemorating the successful journey of the Dak Karmayogi
Project.
21. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the recent inauguration in
Madhya Pradesh made by the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi in February 2024?
A) PM Narendra Modi addressed the ‘Viksit Bharat Viksit Madhya Pradesh’ program &
Inaugurated Multiple Development Projects and Program worth Rs 17,000 crore in Madhya
Pradesh.
B) PM launched the Cyber Tehsil Project in Madhya Pradesh (MP) to improve the delivery of
government services.
C) PM Modi virtually inaugurated the world’s first ‘Vikramaditya Vedic clock’ at Jantar-Mantar
in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C


Explanation:
The Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi addressed the
‘Viksit Bharat Viksit Madhya Pradesh’ program via
video conferencing, during which he laid the foundation
stone and dedicated multiple development projects
worth approximately Rs 17,000 crores across Madhya
Pradesh on February 29, 2024.
i. PM launched the Cyber Tehsil Project in Madhya
Pradesh (MP) to improve the delivery of government
services. It will be implemented across all 55 districts of
the MP.
ii. PM Modi virtually inaugurated the world’s first
‘Vikramaditya Vedic clock’ at Jantar-Mantar in Ujjain,
Madhya Pradesh which aims to reintroduce the ancient
Indian system of timekeeping to the modern world. Click here to read more
22. In which state, Union Minister of Steel, Jyotiraditya Scindia has recently (in March ‘24)
inaugurated India’s 1st Green Hydrogen Plant in the Stainless Steel Sector?
1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) Haryana
4) Rajasthan
5) Odisha
Answer- 3) Haryana
Explanation:
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Ministry of Steel, virtually inaugurated India’s 1st Green
Hydrogen Plant in the Stainless Steel Sector at Jindal Stainless Limited (JSL) in Hisar, Haryana.
i. The Green Hydrogen plant has been set up by JSL in association with Hygenco Green Energies
Private Limited.
ii. This plant will be the world’s 1st off-grid Green Hydrogen plant for the stainless steel industry and
the world’s 1st Green Hydrogen plant with rooftop and floating solar.
23. Name the Secretary of Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) who has recently (in Feb ‘24) co-
chaired the first edition of ‘Blue Talks’ meeting, held in New Delhi, Delhi.
1) Sachin Shinde
2) Vishvajit Sahay
3) R Ramesh
4) Komjum Riba
5) M. Ravichandran
Answer- 5) M. Ravichandran
Explanation:
The first edition of ‘Blue Talks’ meeting was held in New Delhi, Delhi on 29th February 2024. The
meeting hosted by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) was co-partnered by the Embassy of France
and Embassy of Costa Rica in India.

• The meeting was jointly co-chaired by the Secretary, MoES Dr. M. Ravichandran;
Ambassador of France to India, Thierry Mathou, and Costa Rica Chargée d’affaires, Sofia Salas
Monge.
• Discussions were held on matters related to ‘Ocean Health and Governance’.
24. In March 2024, Farmers’ enrollment under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
increased by __________ in the financial year 2023-24 (FY24).
1) 12%
2) 30%
3) 25%
4) 27%
5) 15%
Answer- 4) 27%
Explanation:
Farmers’ enrollment under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has increased by 27% in
the financial year 2023-24 (FY24). So far, around 56.80 crore farmers have enrolled under PMFBY
and more than 23.22 crore farmers have received claims.
• The application count has witnessed a growth of 33.4% and 41% year-on-year during 2021-22
and 2022-23, respectively.
25. In March 2024, the Central Government notified rules related to possessing and breeding of
exotic wild animals in captivity.
These rules are framed under _________ (Section) of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, ________(year).
1) Section 49M; 1986
2) Section 32B; 1981
3) Section 49M; 1972
4) Section 32B; 1986
5) Section 50A; 1981
Answer- 3) Section 49M; 1972
Explanation:
The Central Government in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (jv) of sub-section (1) of
Section 63 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (53 of 1972), unveiled Living Animal Species
(Reporting and Registration) Rules, 2024.
i. The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (53 of 1972), serves as the legal framework for safeguarding
wild animal species, managing their habitats, and regulating trade in their products. Last amended in
2022, the Wild life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022, became effective on April 1, 2023.
ii. Section 49 M mandates the registration of possession, transfer, and birth, as well as reporting
deaths, of living scheduled animal species listed in the Appendices of CITES (Convention on
International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora ) and Schedule IV of the Wild Life
(Protection) Act, 1972.

26. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Bharat Tex 2024, the
world’s biggest textile event held in February 2024?
A) Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated Bharat Tex 2024, the world’s biggest
textile event held at the Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, Delhi.
B) During the event, Indian Institute of Management(IIM), Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) signed a
MoU with the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT ) Srinagar, J&K to foster
entrepreneurship and innovation in J&K.
C) Textiles Committee, Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and Standing Conference of Public
Enterprises (SCOPE), signed MoU to promote upcycled Products Made From Scrap.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Explanation:
Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated Bharat Tex 2024, the world’s biggest textile event
held from 26th to 29th February 2024 at the Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, Delhi.
• Organisers: Bharat Tex 2024 was organised by a consortium of 11 Textile Export Promotion
Councils and supported by the Ministry of Textiles.
i. Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) signed a MoU with the
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT ) Srinagar, J&K to foster entrepreneurship and
innovation in J&K.
ii. Textiles Committee, under the Ministry of Textiles, Government e-Marketplace (GeM), Ministry of
Commerce and Industry(MoCI), and Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE), Department
of Public Enterprises, Ministry of Finance, have signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) to promote the upcycled products made from textiles waste and scrap. Click here to read more
27. In March 2024, Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri virtually
inaugurated 201 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Stations and India’s 1st Small Scale Liquefied
Natural Gas (LNG) Unit of GAIL (India) Limited in __________ (state).
1) Gujarat
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Odisha
5) Punjab
Answer- 2) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG) virtually
inaugurated 201 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Stations and India’s 1st Small Scale Liquefied
Natural Gas (LNG) Unit of GAIL (India) Limited.
i. The 201 CNG stations were set up by 15 City Gas Distribution (CGD) entities of the GAIL group in 52
Geographical Areas (Gas) across 17 states.
ii. The LNG unit was set up by GAIL at its Vijaipur Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) plant in Vijaipur,
Madhya Pradesh (MP). The unit was set up at the project cost of 150 crores.

28. In March 2024, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MoCA) notified that the provisions of
sections 20, 35 & 40 of the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023 will come into force with effect
from 6th March 2024.
The amendments allows the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to impose a penalty of up
to ___________ on the global turnover of companies involved in anti-competitive practices.
1) 30%
2) 50%
3) 10%
4) 20%
5) 40%
Answer- 1) 30%
Explanation:
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MoCA) notified that the provisions of sections 20, 35 & 40 of the
Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023 will come into force with effect from 6th March 2024.
• The notification was issued in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 1
of the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023 (9 of 2023).
i. The amendments allows the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to impose a penalty on the
global turnover of a company for engaging in activities that distort competition.
• This global turnover includes turnover from all products and services, not just from the
product being investigated.
ii. The CCI can impose a penalty of up to 30% on the global turnover of companies involved in anti-
competitive practices.
29. Which state government has recently (in March ‘24) launched the Mukhyamantri Yuva
Udyami Vikas Abhiyan (MYUVA) program to empower young entrepreneurs?
1) Maharashtra
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Jharkhand
Answer- 2) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister (CM) of Uttar Pradesh (UP), has launched the Mukhyamantri Yuva
Udyami Vikas Abhiyan (MYUVA) program to empower young entrepreneurs in UP and promote a
culture of innovation and enterprise.
i. The MYUVA program is designed to empower educated and skilled youth across UP and to facilitate
self employment opportunities and foster the establishment of new Micro, Small & Medium
Enterprises (MSMEs).
ii. Objective: To offer support and resources to young entrepreneurs to kickstart their
entrepreneurial ventures.

30. Which of the following points is “Incorrect” with respect to the cabinet approval on 7th
March 2024?
1) Cabinet approved the extension of the targeted subsidy of Rs 200 per 10.1 kg cylinder to the
beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Ujala Yojana (PMUY) for Financial year 2024-2025 (FY25).
2) The Union Cabinet has approved an ambitious IndiaAI mission to strengthen the Artificial
intelligence (AI) innovation ecosystem, allocated the budget outlay of Rs 10,371.92 crore.
3) The Union Cabinet has approved the Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization (UNNATI)
Scheme,2024 for a period of 10 years.
4) Cabinet approves the increase of 4 % Dearness Allowance (DA) of Central Government Employees
and Dearness Relief of Pensioners with effect from 1st January, 2024.
5) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved a hike in the Minimum Support
Price (MSP) of raw jute for the 2024-25 season to Rs 5,335 per quintal.
Answer- 1) Cabinet approved the extension of the targeted subsidy of Rs 200 per 10.1 kg
cylinder to the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Ujala Yojana (PMUY) for Financial year 2024-
2025 (FY25).
Explanation:
Cabinet Committee headed by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi approved the following
proposals and schemes on March 7, 2024:
• Cabinet approved the extension of the targeted subsidy of Rs 300 per 14.2 kg cylinder
to the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) for Financial year 2024-
2025 (FY25).
• The Union Cabinet has approved an ambitious IndiaAI mission to strengthen the
Artificial intelligence (AI) innovation ecosystem. It has allocated the budget outlay of Rs
10,371.92 crore.
• The Union Cabinet has approved the Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization
(UNNATI) Scheme, 2024 for a period of 10 years from the date of notification along
with 8 years for committed liabilities at a total cost of Rs 10,037 crore.
• Cabinet approves the increase of 4 % Dearness Allowance (DA) of Central Government
Employees and Dearness Relief of Pensioners with effect from 1st January, 2024.
• The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved a hike in the
Minimum Support Price (MSP) of raw jute for the 2024-25 season to Rs 5,335 per
quintal. Click here to read more
31. In March 2024, Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC), a civic body of Gujarat, raised
Rs ____________ by issuing Asia’s first certified green municipal bond for Sustainable Water
Infrastructure.
1) 300 crore
2) 100 crore
3) 200 crore
4) 400 crore
5) 500 crore
Answer- 2) 100 crore
Explanation:
Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC), a civic body of Gujarat, has raised Rs 100 crore (USD 12.07
million) by issuing Asia’s first certified green municipal bond for Sustainable Water Infrastructure.

i. VMC, with a semi-annual coupon rate of 7.90% on the issue, invited bids from investors, setting a
new standard in green finance.
32. As of March 2024, Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Agra
Metro Rail Project?
A) Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the Agra Metro’s priority corridor
(from Taj East Gate to Mankameshwar) in Agra, Uttar Pradesh(UP), the 6th Metro project in UP.
B) The Agra Metro project encompasses two corridors totaling 29.4 km(~30 km), linking Taj
Mahal, Agra Fort, and Sikandra with railway stations and bus terminals with the total
expenditure of the projects amounts to Rs 8,379.6 crore.
C) The Agra Metro Rail Project backed by a EUR 200 million loan from the European
Investment Bank (EIB) covers the construction of 2 interconnected urban metro rail lines.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 2) Only A & B
Explanation:
On 6th March 2024, during his visit to West Bengal, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi virtually
inaugurated the Agra Metro’s priority corridor (from Taj East Gate to Mankameshwar) in Agra,
Uttar Pradesh(UP).
• Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister (CM) of UP, flagged off the Agra Metro from Taj Mahal
Metro Station, Agra, UP. This is the 6th Metro project in UP.
i. The Agra Metro project encompasses two corridors totaling 29.4 km(~30 km), linking Taj Mahal,
Agra Fort, and Sikandra with railway stations and bus terminals. The total expenditure of the projects
amounts to Rs 8,379.6 crore
ii. The Agra Metro Rail Project backed by EUR 450 million loan from the European Investment Bank
(EIB) covers the construction of 2 interconnected urban metro rail lines, spanning 30 kilometers long,
and a network of 27 strategically located stations in Agra, UP. Click here to read more
33. Which state government has recently (in March ‘24) launched India’s first government-
owned OTT (over-the-top) platform, ‘CSpace‘?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Maharashtra
3) Kerala
4) Gujarat
5) Odisha
Answer- 3) Kerala
Explanation:
Kerala Chief Minister (CM) Pinarayi Vijayan has launched India’s first government-owned OTT
(over-the-top) platform, ‘CSpace‘, at an event held at the Kairali Theatre in Thiruvananthapuram,
Kerala.

i. CSpace is managed by Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC), a state-owned company
responsible for the promotion of the Malayalam cinema industry on behalf of the Department of
Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala.
34. As of March 2024, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) has _______ percent of women
personnel, among Central Paramilitary Forces (CPF) in India.
1) 6%
2) 9%
3) 12%
4) 14%
5) 8%
Answer- 2) 9%
Explanation:
The Railway Protection Force (RPF), established in
1957 under the Ministry of Railways (MoR), has the
largest share of women personnel (9%) among
Central Paramilitary Forces (CPF) in India.
i. These women personnel are specially trained to
ensure safety and provide assistance to female
passengers in distress.
ii. The measures taken by RPF for women personnel
includes Infrastructure Developments (designed for the special needs of women officers) and
Nomination of Female Nodal Officers at all Zones/Units for the redressal of grievances of Female
personnel.
35. Which Institute has recently (in March ‘24) signed an Memorandum of Agreement (MoA)
with the Central Water Commission (CWC), Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) to establish an
International Centre of Excellence for Dams (ICED)?
1) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras
2) Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore
3) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur
4) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee
5) Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune
Answer- 2) Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore
Explanation:
Central Water Commission (CWC) under the Department of Water Resources, River Development &
Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR), Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) signed a Memorandum of
Agreement (MoA) with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore(Bengaluru), Karnataka to
establish an International Centre of Excellence for Dams (ICED).
i. The Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation
(DDWS) under MoJS launched the Swachhata Green Leaf Rating (SGLR) program, to transform
sanitation standards in India’s tourism sector.

36. In March 2024, Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved funds worth Rs ________ for an
indigenous fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) fighter jet project for
the Indian Air Force (IAF).
1) 15,000 crore
2) 10,000 crore
3) 12,000 crore
4) 20,000 crore
5) 25,000 crore
Answer- 1) 15,000 crore
Explanation:
Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) headed by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, has approved
funds worth Rs 15,000 crore for an indigenous fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft
(AMCA) fighter jet project for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
i. The AMCA project aims to develop five prototypes of AMCA over the next five years (before 2030)
with the first prototype of AMCA expected to roll out in 2026.
ii. These aircraft will be built by the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) consisting of
• Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) of the Defence Research and Development
Organisation (DRDO)
• Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
• a private sector partner chosen by a selection process
37. Name the union minister who has recently (in March ‘24) launched NITI Aayog (National
Institution for Transforming India)’s ‘NITI For States’ platform.
2) Dharmendra Pradhan (Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship)
4) Ashwini Vaishnaw (Union Minister of Communications)
5) Virendra Kumar (Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment)
Answer- 4) Ashwini Vaishnaw (Union Minister of Communications)
Explanation:
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Ministry of Communications, NITI Aayog (National Institution for
Transforming India)’s ‘NITI For States’ platform which will serve as a Digital Public Infrastructure
(DPI) platform for policy and good governance.
• He inaugurated the ‘NITI For States – Viksit Bharat Strategy Room’ at NITI Aayog in New Delhi,
Delhi.
• He also inaugurated the ‘NITI for States’ Exhibition at Rang Bhawan, Akashvani, New Delhi.
38. In which Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Union Minister of Education, Dharmendra
Pradhan has recently (in March ‘24) inaugurated ‘I-Hub Foundation’?
1) IIM Indore
2) IIM Sambalpur
3) IIM Ahmedabad
4) IIM Calcutta
5) IIM Lucknow

Answer- 2) IIM Sambalpur

Explanation:
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Ministry of Education (MoE), has inaugurated ‘I-Hub
Foundation’ during the 100 Cube Startup Conclave held at Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
Sambalpur in Odisha on 1st March 2024.
i. During the conclave, IIM Sambalpur signed a MoU with IG Drones, India’s premier Drone Tech and
Analytics company to collaborate on cutting-edge applications of drone technology, specifically
focusing on areas such as Business Analytics, Management Strategies, and Public Policy.
• Under this MoU, IG Drones will launch the first ever drone centre of excellence (CoE) at Delhi
Campus of IIM Sambalpur. Click here to read more
39. In March 2024, India and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) signed a Trade and
Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) commiting an investment of USD ______________ over 15
years.
1) 300 billion
2) 500 billion
3) 200 billion
4) 400 billion
5) 100 billion
Answer- 5) 100 billion
Explanation:
On 10th March 2024, India and European Free Trade Association (EFTA), signed a Trade and
Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) commiting an investment of USD 100 billion over 15
years.
• Under the TEPA, EFTA commits to promote investments to increase the stock of foreign direct
investments (FDI) in India.
• This will also facilitate the creation of 1 million direct employment in India.
40. In March 2024, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notified the Citizenship (Amendment)
Rules, 2024 under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA-2019).
The rules to fast-track the citizenship process for non-Muslims, immigrants such as Hindus,
Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis, and Christians from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, who
had entered India before December 31, ___________.
1) 2011
2) 2015
3) 2010
4) 2014
5) 2012
Answer- 4) 2014
Explanation:
On March 11, 2024, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notified the rules under the Citizenship
(Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA-2019).
• These rules, called the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024 to fast-track the citizenship
process for non-Muslims, immigrants such as Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis, and

Christians from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, who had entered India before
December 31, 2014.
• The rules were notified over four years after Parliament passed this law on December 11, 2019
amending the Citizenship Act of 1955.
• These rules will enable the persons eligible under CAA-2019 to apply for grant of Indian
citizenship.
41. In March 2024, Bichom was inaugurated as __________ District of Arunachal Pradesh.
1) 23rd
2) 26th
3) 25th
4) 27th
5) 24th
Answer- 4) 27th
Explanation:
On 8th March 2024, Pema Khandu, Chief Minister (CM) of Arunachal Pradesh, inaugurated Bichom,
the 27th district of Arunachal Pradesh and laid the foundation of its headquarters at Napangphung.
• The new district Bichom was carved out of West Kameng and East Kameng districts.
42. In March 2024, the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) announced the Revamped
Pharmaceuticals Technology Upgradation Assistance Scheme (RPTUAS) to enhance the
technological capabilities of the Pharma Industry.
Eligibility for the PTUAS has been expanded beyond MSMEs to include pharmaceutical
manufacturing units with a turnover of less than Rs ___________ that requires technology and
quality upgradation.
1) 400 crores
2) 200 crores
3) 500 crores
4) 100 crores
5) 300 crores
Answer- 3) 500 crores
Explanation:
The Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), Ministry
of Chemicals and Fertilizers, has announced the
Revamped Pharmaceuticals Technology Upgradation
Assistance Scheme (RPTUAS) to enhance the
technological capabilities of the pharmaceutical
industry, aligning it with global standards.
i. Eligibility: Eligibility for the PTUAS has been
expanded beyond Micro, Small, and Medium
Enterprises (MSMEs) to include pharmaceutical manufacturing units with a turnover of less than Rs
500 crores that requires technology and quality upgradation.
• MSMEs are prioritised, supporting smaller players in achieving high-quality manufacturing
standards.

43. Name the Union Minister who has recently (in March’ 24) inaugurated a credit assistance
program of the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) for Jan Aushadhi Kendras
(JAKs).
1) Mansukh Mandaviya (Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers)
2) Nirmala Sitharaman (Union Minister of Finance)
4) Narayan Tatu Rane (Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises)
5) Hardeep Singh Puri (Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs)
Answer- 1) Mansukh Mandaviya (Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers)
Explanation:
On 12th March 2024, Union Minister, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
(MoC&F), inaugurated a credit assistance program of the Small Industries Development Bank of India
(SIDBI) for Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) during the event held in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. He also presided over the exchange of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between SIDBI and
Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) to offer term loan and working capital
credit to JAKs.
ii. He also launched the website for credit assistance to Jan Aushadhi Kendras. Click here to read more
44. In March 2024, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a Rs ________ Deal with Big Bang Boom
Solutions Private Limited (BBBS) Under the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX)
initiative for Anti-drone Systems to Indian Army & Indian Air Force (IAF).
1) 400 crore
2) 150 crore
3) 350 crore
4) 200 crore
5) 300 crore
Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a Rs 200 crore contract for anti-drone systems for the Indian
Army and Indian Air Force (IAF) with Chennai (Tamil Nadu)-based Big Bang Boom Solutions Private
Limited (BBBS), India’s fastest-growing defence sector start-up.
i. This marks the largest contract signed by the MoD under the Innovations for Defence Excellence
(iDEX) initiative and one of the largest contracts signed with an Indian startup.
45. Which state government has recently (in March ‘24) signed a letter of Intent with the
World Economic Forum (WEF) to establish India’s sole Centre for Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
1) Karnataka
2) Maharashtra
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Kerala
Answer- 1) Karnataka
Explanation:
The State Government of Karnataka has signed a Letter of Intent with World Economic Forum (WEF)
to establish India’s sole Centre for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Karnataka.

i. This center will be a part of the WEF Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) Network,
aiming to govern inclusive technology and foster digital transformation.
46. In March 2024, the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) launched a
National Curriculum for Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) for children from 3 to
________years & a National Framework for Early Childhood Stimulation for children from birth to
3 years.
1) 5
2) 6
3) 7
4) 8
5) 9
Answer- 2) 6
Explanation:
The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) launched a National Curriculum for Early
Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) for children from 3 to 6 years and a National Framework for
Early Childhood Stimulation for children from birth to 3 years.
i. The National Curriculum for ECCE 2024 aims to improve the quality of ECCE transacted at the
Anganwadi Centre through competency-based lesson plans and activities.
ii. National Framework for Early Childhood Stimulation 2024 empowers caregivers and Anganwadi
Workers for holistic early stimulation. Click here to read more
47. According to Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance data released in March
2024, the 1 Year Time Deposit scheme has remained unchanged with the interest rate
of ______________ for first quarter of 2024-2025 (Q1FY25).
1) 7.0%
2) 6.8%
3) 6.6%
4) 6.9%
5) 6.7%
Answer- 4) 6.9%
Explanation:
The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA-Budget Division), Ministry of Finance has kept the interest
rate on small savings schemes unchanged for first quarter of 2024-2025(Q1FY25) i.e. from April 1,
2024 to June 30, 2024 from those notified for Q4FY24.
• The 1-Year Post Office Time Deposits scheme will attract an interest rate of 6.9%. Click here
to read Interest Rates on Small Savings Schemes for Q1FY25.
48. Which state government has recently (in March ‘24) renamed the Curry Road railway
station as Lalbaug?
1) Odisha
2) Haryana
3) Maharashtra
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Jharkhand

Answer- 3) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Maharashtra Cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, approved the renaming of the
eight railway stations in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
i. The following is the new names for the stations: Curry Road as Lalbaug, Sandhurst Road as Dongri,
Marine Lines as Mumbadevi, Cotton Green as Kalachowki, Charni Road as Girgaon, Dockyard Road as
Mazgaon, and King Circle as Tirthakar Parshivnath.
ii. The cabinet also sent a proposal to the Railways Ministry to rename Mumbai Central Station as
Nana Jagannath Shankarsheth Station.
49. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the cabinet approval on 13th
March 2024?
A) The Union Cabinet Chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved two new Delhi Metro corridors
connecting Lajpat Nagar to G Block in Saket and Inderlok to Indraprastha Costing Rs 8,399
crore.
B) The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of the MoU between India and Bhutan on
extending cooperation in the fields of energy efficiency and energy conservation measures.
C) The Union Cabinet approved the signing of the MoU between the Government of India and
the Royal Government of Bhutan on the General Supply of Petroleum, Oil, Lubricants (POL) and
related products from India to Bhutan.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi approved the following proposals
on 13th March 2024:
i. The Union Cabinet Chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved two new Delhi Metro corridors
connecting Lajpat Nagar to G Block in Saket and Inderlok to Indraprastha Costing Rs 8,399 crore.
ii. The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, has approved the signing of the Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) between India and Bhutan on extending cooperation in the fields of energy
efficiency and energy conservation measures.
• It was signed between the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, Government
of India, and Department of Energy, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Royal
Government of Bhutan.
iii. The Union Cabinet approved the signing of the MoU between the Government of India and the
Royal Government of Bhutan on the General Supply of Petroleum, Oil, Lubricants (POL) and related
products from India to Bhutan.

50. In March 2024, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi launched the ‘Pradhan Mantri Samajik
Utthan evam Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan’ (PM-SURAJ) national portal to disadvantaged
communities by the ___________ (Ministry).
1) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
2) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
3) Ministry of Home Affairs
5) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Answer- 1) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Explanation:
On 13th March 2024, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi virtually launched the ‘Pradhan Mantri
Samajik Utthan evam Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan’ (PM-SURAJ) national portal, aimed at uplifting the
most marginalised sections of society, and sanctioned credit assistance for 1 lakh entrepreneurs from
socially disadvantaged sections.
• The portal was launched during a nationwide outreach program for credit support to
disadvantaged communities by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) in
New Delhi, Delhi.
i. Ayushman health cards and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits were distributed by the
MoSJE to sewer and septic tank workers (Safai Mitras) under the National Action for Mechanized
Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) scheme.
51. In which city, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh has
inaugurated the first-of-its-kind “National Speed Breeding Crop Facility” in March 2024?
1) Mohali, Punjab
2) Dibrugarh, Assam
3) Roorkee, Uttarakhand
4) Rourkela, Odisha
5) Asansol, West Bengal
Answer- 1) Mohali, Punjab
Explanation:
Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology,
inaugurated the first-of-its-kind “National Speed Breeding Crop Facility”, at the National Agri-Food
Biotechnology Institute (NABI) Mohali, Punjab.
• This facility is aligned with the Government of India’s (GoI) vision to double farmers’ income,
ensure economic empowerment, and foster Agri-StartUps.
• This will enable the farmers to enhance both the quality and quantity of their crops through
this facility.
52. In March 2024, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) officially designated __________ of every
year as Hyderabad Liberation Day.
1) 16th August
2) 17th September
3) 15th May
4) 17th March
5) 15th June

Answer- 2) 17th September

Explanation:
On 12th March 2024, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA), Government of India (GoI), issued a
gazette notification, officially designating September 17 of every year as Hyderabad Liberation
Day.
• The Day marks the integration of the erstwhile princely State of Hyderabad into the Indian
Union in 1948.
Note: Hyderabad remained under the rule of Mir Osman Ali Khan, Nizam of Hyderabad, for 13 months
post-independence on 15th August 1947.
53. In March 2024, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has
inaugurated Just Udo Aviation Private Limited (Fly91), a regional airline and flagged off its
maiden flight between ____________ (Airport) and Agatti Islands, Lakshadweep.
1) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Telangana)
2) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (Maharashtra)
3) Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)
4) Manohar International Airport (Goa)
5) Kempegowda International Airport (Karnataka)
Answer- 4) Manohar International Airport (Goa)
Explanation:
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has inaugurated Just Udo
Aviation Private Limited (Fly91), Ribandar (Goa) based regional airline and flagged off its maiden
flight between Manohar International Airport (MOPA), Goa and Agatti Islands, Lakshadweep.
i. FLY91 is a regional carrier that strives to enhance air connectivity from tier 2 and tier 3 towns
across India.
54. In March 2024, the Government of India(GoI) approved the ________ prefix on vehicle
registration number plates in Telangana by replacing the ‘TS’ prefix.
1) TA
2) TL
3) TE
4) TG
5) TT
Answer- 4) TG
Explanation:
On 12th March 2024, the Government of India(GoI) approved the ‘TG’ prefix on vehicle registration
number plates in Telangana by replacing the ‘TS’ prefix.
i. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) also issued a gazette notification effective
immediately.
ii. The approval was granted in the exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (6) of section 41
of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988).

55. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the visit of Prime Minister
(PM) Narendra Modi to Gujarat in March 2024?
A) PM Narendra Modi laid foundation stone of several development projects worth over Rs
1,06,000 crore at Dedicated Freight Corridor’s Operation Control Centre(OCC) in Ahmedabad,
Gujarat
B) PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of Petrochemicals Complex of Petronet
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) worth more than Rs 20, 000 crore was laid by the PM at Dahej,
Gujarat.
C) PM Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated India’s 1st automobile in-plant railway siding
project of Maruti Suzuki from Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Gujarat on 12th March, 2024. During his visit, PM
inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various development projects in Gujarat.
• Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi dedicated the nation and laid foundation stone of several
development projects worth over Rs 1,06,000 crore at Dedicated Freight Corridor’s Operation
Control Centre(OCC) in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on 12th March, 2024.
• PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of Petrochemicals Complex of Petronet
LNG(Liquefied Natural Gas) worth more than Rs 20, 000 crore at Dahej, Gujarat.
• PM Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated India’s 1st automobile in-plant railway siding
project of Maruti Suzuki on 12th March, 2024 from Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It is located at
Hansalpur, Mehsana district of Gujarat. Click here to read more
56. Name the personality who has recently (in March ‘24) launched the revamped website of
the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) & handed over MoUs under the Adopt a Heritage 2.0.
2) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar (Union Minister of External Affairs)
3) Meenakshi Lekhi (Union Ministers of State of Culture)
4) G. Kishan Reddy (Union Minister of Tourism)
5) Ajay Bhatt (Union Ministers of State of Tourism)
Answer- 3) Meenakshi Lekhi (Union Ministers of State of Culture)
Explanation:
Union Ministers of State (MoS) Meenakshi Lekhi, the Ministry of Culture (MoC), has launched the
revamped website of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) (https://asi.nic.in) at the National
Museum in New Delhi, Delhi.
• She also handed over the Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for Monuments Adoption
under the Adopt a Heritage 2.0 to the representatives of the Corporate-Houses.
• ASI has MoUs with the corporates for Monuments Adoption under the ‘Adopt a Heritage 2.0’
programme.

57. Which company has recently (in March ‘24) signed contracts worth Rs 8073.17 crore with
Ministry of Defence (MoD) to acquire the 34 Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Dhruv Mk III for
Indian Army and Indian Coast Guard?
1) Bharat Electronics Limited
2) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
3) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
4) Bharat Dynamics Limited
5) Defence Research and Development Organisation
Answer- 2) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Explanation:
On 13th March 2024, The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts worth Rs 8073.17 crore
with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the acquisition of 34 Advanced Light Helicopters
(ALH) Dhruv Mk III equipped with Operational Role Equipment for Indian Army/IA (25 ALHs) and
Indian Coast Guard/ICG (9 ALHs).
• This acquisition is under the Buy (Indian-IDDM – Indigenously Designed, Developed &
Manufactured) category.
i. MoD also signed a contract with Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) to procure 693
Armament Upgrades of Infantry Combat Vehicle BMP2 to BMP2M.
58. In March 2024, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) approved a new E-Vehicle (Electric-
Vehicle) scheme to promote the manufacturing of electric passenger cars in India.
Under the scheme, the automobile company should set up manufacturing facilities in India
with a minimum investment of Rs. ______________, for manufacturing of e-4W(Electric four-
wheelers).
1) 4440 crore
2) 3220 crore
3) 3120 crore
4) 4150 crore
5) 2710 crore
Explanation:
The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), Government of India (GoI) has approved a new E-Vehicle
(Electric-Vehicle) scheme to promote the manufacturing of electric passenger cars in India.
i. Under the scheme, the automobile company should set up manufacturing facilities in India with a
minimum investment of Rs. 4,150 crore (USD 500 million), for manufacturing of e-4W(Electric four-
wheelers).
ii. Under the new scheme, foreign automobile companies will be allowed to import up to 8,000 EV
passenger cars (e-4W) every year at a reduced import duty of 15% for a period of 5 years from
approval of MHI, if they are subject to conditions of the scheme.
59. In March 2024, Government of India approved the transfer of the Air India building from AI
Assets Holding Company Ltd (AIAHL) to the ________________ (state Government) for a cash
consideration of Rs 1,601 crore.
1) Government of Madhya Pradesh
2) Government of West Bengal

3) Government of Maharashtra
4) Government of Gujarat
5) Government of Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 3) Government of Maharashtra
Explanation:
Government of India has approved the transfer of the Air India building at Nariman Point in
Mumbai (Maharashtra) from AI Assets Holding Company Ltd (AIAHL) to the Government of
Maharashtra (GoM) for a cash consideration of Rs 1,601 crore.
i. The Maharashtra govt has agreed to waive Department of Investment and Public Asset Management
(DIPAM) dues amounting to Rs 298.42 crore. This would have been payable by AI Assets Holding
Company Ltd to GoM.
60. Which company has recently (in March ‘24) signed a Rs. 847 crore contract with Bharat
Electronics Limited (BEL) to supply 14 cutting-edge Communication and Electronic Warfare
(EW) sensors and systems?
1) Mahindra Aerospace Limited
2) Larsen & Toubro Limited
3) Tata Advanced Systems Limited
5) Lockheed Martin Corporation
Answer- 2) Larsen & Toubro Limited
Explanation:
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Navratna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of
Defence(MoD) has secured orders totalling Rs 1940.35 crore.
• With this, BEL has secured cumulative orders worth Rs 32,716.33 crore in the fiscal year 2023-
2024(FY24).
i. BEL has bagged a Rs 847 Crore contract with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) to supply 14 cutting-edge
Communication and Electronic Warfare (EW) sensors and systems.
ii. BEL has secured Rs 1,092.65 Crore worth orders which encompasses, supply of Line Replaceable
Units (LRUs) for T-70 & T-90 Tanks, Communication Systems for the Indian Navy, as well as other
Spares and Services.
61. In March 2024, The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) launched a National
Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming (NAP-SE) to reduce snakebite
deaths by halve by ___________ (year).
1) 2030
2) 2028
3) 2027
4) 2035
5) 2029
Answer- 1) 2030
Explanation:
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) launched a National Action Plan for Prevention
and Control of Snakebite Envenoming (NAP-SE) during a ceremony in New Delhi, Delhi envisaging a
reduction in snakebite deaths by halve by 2030.

• It was launched by Apurva Chandra, Secretary, MoHFW.

i. A Snakebite Helpline no (15400) for immediate assistance, guidance, and support to individuals and
communities affected by snake bite incidents is piloted in five States viz. Puducherry, Madhya Pradesh
(MP), Assam, Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Delhi. Click here to read more
62. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Uniform Code for
Pharmaceuticals Marketing Practices (UCPMP) 2024 notified in March 2024?
A) The Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (MoCF), notified
UCPMP 2024 to curb unethical pharmaceutical sector practices.
B) It prohibits pharmaceutical companies from offering gifts and travel facilities to healthcare
professionals or their family members.
C) It also bans supply of free samples to those who are not qualified to prescribe such a
product.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Explanation:
On March 12, 2024, the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
(MoCF), notified Uniform Code for Pharmaceuticals Marketing Practices (UCPMP) 2024 to curb
unethical pharmaceutical sector practices.
• It prohibits pharmaceutical companies from offering gifts and travel facilities to healthcare
professionals or their family members.
• It also bans supply of free samples to those who are not qualified to prescribe such a product.
UCPMP-2024 will be applicable to medical device manufacturers too.
• The previous version was notified in December 2014.
i. All associations are requested to constitute an Ethics Committee for Pharmaceutical Marketing
Practices (ECPMP), set up a dedicated UCPMP portal on their website, and take necessary steps
towards implementation of this Code.
63. Name the first independent headquarters building of the Indian Navy (IN) that has recently
(in March ‘24) inaugurated by the Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence in New
Delhi, Delhi.
1) Krushi Bhawan
2) Vidhan Sabha Bhavan
3) Thal Sena Bhawan
4) Nausena Bhawan
5) Vigyan Bhawan
Answer- 4) Nausena Bhawan
Explanation:
On 15th March 2024, Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD), inaugurated
‘Nausena Bhawan’, the first independent headquarters building of the Indian Navy (IN), at Delhi
Cantonment in New Delhi, Delhi.

i. Nausena Bhawan has three wings across four stories .The complex is equipped with a state-of-the-
art integrated building management system and has achieved Green Rating IV under the integrated
habitability assessment.
64. Name the company that has recently (in March ‘24) signed a contract worth over Rs 2,890
crore with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for Mid Life Upgrade (MLU) of 25 Dornier Aircraft
of the Indian Navy (IN).
4) Defence Research and Development Organisation
Answer- 3) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Explanation:
On 15th March 2024, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract worth over Rs 2,890 crore
with Bengaluru(Karnataka) headquartered Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for Mid Life
Upgrade (MLU) of 25 Dornier Aircraft belonging to the Indian Navy (IN).
i. The MLU for Dornier Aircraft includes an upgrade to incorporate state-of-the-art Avionics Systems
and Primary Role sensors to enhance the operational capabilities of the Dornier fleet for missions like
maritime surveillance, coastal patrol, electronic intelligence gathering, and maritime domain
awareness.
65. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the ‘India’s Techade: Chips for
Viksit Bharat’ program held in March 2024?
A) Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi virtually addressed ‘India’s Techade: Chips for Viksit
Bharat’ and laid the foundation stone for setting up 3 semiconductor projects worth about Rs
1.25 lakh crore.
B) Dholera Semiconductor Fabrication Facility will be set up by Tata Electronics Private
Limited (TEPL) for setting up Semiconductor Fabs in India at Dholera, Gujarat
C) Morigaon OSAT Facility will be set up by CG Power and Industrial Solutions for
Semiconductor Assembly, Testing, Marking, and Packaging (ATMP) in Mizoram.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Answer-2) Only A & B
Explanation:
On 13th March 2024, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi virtually addressed ‘India’s Techade:
Chips for Viksit Bharat’ and laid the foundation stone for setting up 3 semiconductor projects worth
about Rs 1.25 lakh crore.
i. The 3 projects are,
• Dholera Semiconductor Fabrication Facility will be set up by Tata Electronics Private Limited
(TEPL) under the Modified Scheme for setting up Semiconductor Fabs in India at the Dholera

Special Investment Region (DSIR), Dholera, Gujarat with the total investment over Rs 91,000
crore.
• A Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility will be Set up by CG Power
and Industrial Solutions Limited under the Modified Scheme for Semiconductor ATMP with the
total investment about Rs. 7,500 crore in Sanand, Gujarat; and
• Morigaon OSAT Facility will be set up by TEPL Under the Modified Scheme for
Semiconductor Assembly, Testing, Marking, and Packaging (ATMP) in Morigaon, Assam. The
Total investment is about Rs 27,000 crore. Click here to read more
66. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the visit of Prime Minister
(PM) Narendra Modi to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in March 2024?
A) PM Modi unveiled Dekho Apna Desh, People’s Choice 2024, the first-ever nationwide tourist
destination poll by the Ministry of Tourism to identify the pulse of the nation on tourism.
B) PM Modi launched the Chalo India Global Diaspora Campaign and dedicated to the nation
multiple development projects worth more than Rs 6,400 crore.
C)PM Modi also revealed 42 tourist spots chosen under the Challenge Based Destination
Development (CBDD) Scheme which was introduced during the Union Budget 2023-24.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Answer-1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi visited Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) to address the
Viksit Bharat Viksit Jammu Kashmir program at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar.
• He unveiled Dekho Apna Desh, People’s Choice 2024, the first-ever nationwide tourist
destination poll by the Ministry of Tourism to identify the pulse of the nation on
tourism.
• He also launched the Chalo India Global Diaspora Campaign and dedicated to the nation
multiple development projects worth more than Rs 6,400 crore.
• He also revealed 42 tourist spots chosen under the Challenge Based Destination
Development (CBDD) Scheme which was introduced during the Union Budget 2023-24.
• PM Modi inaugurated development projects worth around Rs 6,400 crore which
includes Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) worth about Rs 5,000
crore to boost the region’s agricultural economy. Click here to read more
67. Which state hosted the Integrated Tri-Service Firepower and Manoeuvre Exercise ‘Bharat
Shakti’ in March 2024?
1) Punjab
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Rajasthan
4) Maharashtra
5) Uttarakhand
Answer-3) Rajasthan

Explanation:
A 50-minute-long synergised demonstration of indigenous defence capabilities in the form of a Tri-
Services Live Fire and Manoeuvre Exercise ‘Bharat Shakti’ was held at Pokhran during PM Modi’s
visit to Rajasthan on 12th March 2024.
i. ‘Bharat Shakti’ exercise displayed an array of indigenous weapon systems and platforms to
showcase India’s unprecedented excellence in global military equipment production.
ii. The exercise demonstrated the firepower capabilities of indigenous weapons and the operational
readiness of all three defence forces namely Indian Army (IA), Indian Navy (IN) and Indian Air Force
(IAF).
68. In which city of Maharashtra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently (in March 2024)
inaugurated the Marathwada Rail Coach Factory ?
1) Latur
2) Aurangabad
3) Nagpur
4) Thane
5) Pune
Answer- 1) Latur
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the Marathwada Rail Coach Factory in
Latur, Maharashtra. He also dedicated to the nation 506 railway projects including a wagon repair
workshop at Badnera and Vande Bharat chair car maintenance-cum-workshop depot in Pune.
• The projects were launched during PM Modi’s Gujarat visit on 12th March 2024.
i.The PM also inaugurated 5 Jan Aushadi Kendras (JAKs), offering affordable and quality generic
medicines.
69. In March 2024, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
(MoPNG), launched ___________, a cleaner, greener automotive fuel alternative to gasoline.
1) Ethanol 75
2) 1G-Ethanol
3) Ethanol 200
4) Ethanol 2G
5) Ethanol 100
Answer- 5) Ethanol 100
Explanation:
On 15th March 2024, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural
Gas(MoPNG), launched Ethanol 100 (E100 Fuel), a cleaner, greener automotive fuel alternative to
gasoline.
• E100 was launched at Indian Oil Corporation Limited(IOCL)’s Retail Outlet Irwin Road Service
Station, New Delhi, Delhi.
• Following the launch, E100 will be made available at selected 183 retail outlets across five
states – Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh(UP), Delhi and Tamil Nadu(TN).

70. Which of the following statements is / are ‘correct’ with respect to the Cinematograph
(Certification) Rules, 2024, as of March 2024?
A) The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has notified the Cinematograph
(Certification) Rules, 2024 which replaces the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules of 1983.
B) The new rules have sub-divided the existing UA category into three age-based categories: 7
years (UA 7+), 13 years (UA 13+), and 16 years (UA 16+), instead of 12 years.
C) The new rules also provide perpetual validity of CBFC certificates, instead of the previous
10-year period
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Answer-1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has notified the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules,
2024 to improve the process of certification of films for public exhibition. This replaces the
Cinematograph (Certification) Rules of 1983
• The rules were notified following the introduction of the Cinematograph (Amendment) Act,
2023, which amended the Cinematograph Act, 1952.
i. The new rules have reduced the processing time for the certification of a film and adopted a
complete digital process to eliminate all transactional time.
ii. The new rules also provide perpetual validity of CBFC certificates, instead of the previous 10-year
period.
iii. The new rules have sub-divided the existing UA category into three age-based categories: 7 years
(UA 7+), 13 years (UA 13+), and 16 years (UA 16+), instead of 12 years.
71. In March 2024, the Department of Fisheries inaugurated the integration of the Kisan Credit
Card (KCC) Fisheries scheme onto the ________ (Portal) to transform access to credit facilities.
1) JanSamarth Portal
2) Mkisan Portal
3) Matsya Portal
4) Swanirbhar Naari Portal
5) Svanidhi Portal
Answer-1) JanSamarth Portal
Explanation:
The Department of Fisheries successfully inaugurated the integration of the Kisan Credit Card
(KCC) Fisheries scheme onto the JanSamarth Portal, to transform access to credit facilities for
fishers, fish farmers, and stakeholders nationwide.
i. Integrating the KCC Fisheries scheme onto the JanSamarth Portal facilitates seamless access to
institutional credit facilities.
ii. This initiative promotes the inclusive growth of the fisheries industry by breaking down obstacles
to financial access.

72. Which of the following Institute/Regulatory bodies have recently (in March ‘24) signed
MoUs with the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DoF&PD) to revolutionise Fair
Price Shops (FPSs) across India?
1) National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development
2) Small Industries Development Bank of India
3) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DoF&PD) have signed two Memorandums of
Understanding (MoUs) with the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Development (NIESBUD) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), and
the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to revolutionise Fair Price Shops (FPSs)
across India.
• This initiative aligns with the Government of India’s (GoI) vision of Kaushal Bharat (Skill
India), Viksit Bharat (Developed India), and digitally empowered India.
73. Which of the following Company has recently (in March’ 24) signed a Non Financial MoU
with the Ministry of Rural Development to enhance livelihood interventions of the Deendayal
Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)?
1) Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Limited
2) Piramal Capital & Housing Finance Limited
3) HDB Financial Services Limited
4) Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited
5) Bharat Financial Inclusion Limited
Answer- 5) Bharat Financial Inclusion Limited
Explanation:
The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) signed a Non-Financial Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Financial Inclusion Limited (BFIL) to enhance livelihood
interventions of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).
The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) South Asia based at the Institute for Financial
Management and Research (IFMR), to expand the ‘Samaveshi Aajeevika’ program across India.
74. In March 2024, Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra
Pradhan launched Mock Test 2.0 under the Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) in Artificial
Intelligence and Cyber Security.
Which Institute developed Mock Test 2.0?
1) Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
2) National Skill Training Institute
3) National Instructional Media Institute
4) Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
5) Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship
Answer- 3) National Instructional Media Institute

Explanation:
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)
unveiled a series of strategic partnerships aimed at enhancing the scale and efficiency of India’s skill
ecosystem.
i.The Minister launched Mock Test 2.0 by National Instructional Media Institute (NIMI), made in
12 languages and 4 New Age courses under the Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) in Artificial
Intelligence and Cyber Security.
ii.Two Centres of Excellence (CoE) viz. Media and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)
were inaugurated at the Skill Development Institute (SDI) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Click here to read
more.
75. In March 2024, the Central Armed Police Forces Institute of Medical Sciences (CAPFIMS)
signed an Memorandum of Association (MoA) with All India Institute of Medical Sciences
(AIIMS) Delhi to run the 970-bed super-specialty and tertiary care hospital .
The Union Cabinet approved budgetary support of Rs __________ to run CAPFIMS as a campus of
AIIMS, Delhi.
1) 2207.5 crore
2) 3500.2 crore
3) 4202.8 crore
4) 4500.1 crore
5) 4900.9 crore
Answer- 1) 2207.5 crore
Explanation:
A Memorandum of Association (MoA) was signed between the Central Armed Police Forces Institute
of Medical Sciences (CAPFIMS) and All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, Delhi
to run the 970-bed super-specialty and tertiary care hospital (of CAPFIMS) as a campus of AIIMS.
• The Union Cabinet approved budgetary support of Rs 2207.5 crore in the 15th Finance
Commission (FC) cycle to run CAPFIMS as a campus of AIIMS, Delhi.
76. Which country, along with India, has recently (in March ‘24) conducted their first-ever
'2+2' Secretary level Political and Military Dialogue in New Delhi, Delhi?
1) Australia
2) Brazil
3) Finland
4) Poland
5) Hungary
Answer- 2) Brazil
Explanation:
On 14th March 2024, India and Brazil held their first 2 plus 2 Secretary level Political and Military
Dialogue in New Delhi, Delhi. The dialogue was co-chaired by,
• India: Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas, Additional Secretary (Latin American and Caribbean-LAC),
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Vishwesh Negi, Joint Secretary (International
Cooperation), Ministry of Defence(MoD).
• Brazil: Marcelo Camara, Director, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), and Rear Admiral
Fernando de Luca Marques de Oliviera, MoD

77. In which state, India’s first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) powered bus was inaugurated on
March 2024?
1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Assam
4) Punjab
5) Haryana
Explanation:
Maharashtra Chief Minister(CM) Eknath Shinde has inaugurated India’s first Liquefied Natural Gas
(LNG) powered bus, which will be operated by Maharashtra State Road Transport
Corporation(MSRTC).
• MSRTC announced that it will convert its 5,000 diesel vehicles into LNG alternative fuel
vehicles in phases.
• MSRTC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with M/s Kings Gas for the
conversion of diesel buses to LNG. It includes the usage and supply of fuel.
78. In March 2024, Union Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah inaugurated a unique digital
Criminal Case Management System (CCMS) in New Delhi, Delhi.
Which Government agency designed the CCMS?
1) National Investigation Agency
2) Enforcement Directorate
3) Central Bureau of Investigation
4) Intelligence Bureau
5) Research and Analysis Wing
Answer- 1) National Investigation Agency
Explanation:
Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), virtually inaugurated a unique digital
Criminal Case Management System (CCMS), designed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in
New Delhi, Delhi.
i.He also launched a mobile app ‘Sankalan’ – A compendium of New Criminal Laws by the National
Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).
ii.He inaugurated 2 new branch offices of NIA in Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir-J&K) and Kochi
(Kerala), and a residential complex in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
79. Which state’s six heritage sites were recently (in March ‘24) included in the tentative list of
the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage
Sites (WHS)?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Telangana
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Gujarat

Explanation:
Six heritage sites in Madhya Pradesh (MP) were included in the tentative list of the United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites (WHS).
• The six sites are Gwalior Fort, Khooni Bhandara, Bhojeshwar Mahadev Temple, the Rock art
sites of Chambal Valley, the historic ensemble of Dhamnar, and the Gond monuments of
Ramnagar.
• As of 21st March 2024, India has 57 sites in UNESCO’s Tentative list of heritage sites. Click
here to read more.
80. In which state, 3F Oil Palm Private Limited has recently (in March ‘24) started the
operation of India's First Integrated Oil Palm Processing Unit?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Pondicherry
3) Telangana
4) Odisha
Explanation:
On 16th March 2024, 3F Oil Palm Private Limited started the commercial operation of India’s 1st
Integrated Oil Palm Processing Unit at Roing, Lower Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh (AR).
i.This factory marks the first Oil Palm factory in AR and India’s first Oil Palm Factory under the
National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP).
Note: AR offers 1,30,000 hectares of suitable land for oil palm cultivation. The Northeast region
holds 33% (9.6 Lakh hectares) of the government – designated area fit for cultivation.
81. In which city of odisha, India’s first Indoor Athletics Centre was inaugurated in March
2024?
1) Rourkela
2) Bhubaneswar
3) Sambalpur
4) Cuttack
5) Deogarh
Answer- 2) Bhubaneswar
Explanation:
Naveen Patnaik, Chief Minister (CM) of Odisha, has inaugurated India’s first Indoor Athletics
Centre and a state-of-the-art indoor aquatic hub at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
i. Mondo SpA, an Italian firm, has set up a 10,000 sq metre track, a first of its kind in India.
ii. The indoor aquatic centre features a temperature-controlled 50m Olympic-size swimming pool
82. Which Company has been recently (in March’ 24) designated as a Miniratna Category-I
Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) by the Ministry of Power?
1) GAIL India Limited
2) RITES Limited
3) Antrix Corporation Limited
4) Grid Controller of India Limited

5) BEML Limited
Answer- 4) Grid Controller of India Limited
Explanation:
Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA) has been designated as a Miniratna Category-I
Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) by the Ministry of Power, Government of India, highlighting
its crucial role in India’s power landscape.
i. Criteria for Miniratna Category-I:
• Must have made profit in the last three years continuously.
• Pre-tax profit of Rs. 30 crores or more in at least one of the three years.
83. In March 2024, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) notified the scheme
guidelines for establishing hydrogen hubs in India under the National Green Hydrogen
Mission.
What was the Budgetary outlay of the scheme for the financial year 2025-2026 (FY26)?
1)Rs. 200 crore
2) Rs. 100 crore
3) Rs. 300 crore
4) Rs. 50 crore
5) Rs. 180 crore
Answer- 1) Rs. 200 crore
Explanation:
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has notified the scheme guidelines for
establishing hydrogen hubs in India under the National Green Hydrogen Mission(NGHM).
• Budgetary outlay: Rs 200 crore till the financial year 2025-2026(FY26).The budget provisions
under the NGHM head will be used for the expenditure of the scheme.
i. Funding: Under the scheme, at least 2 green hydrogen hubs will be established with Central
Financial Assistance (CFA) of up to Rs 100 crore each to support the core infrastructure.
84.Which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) has recently (in March '24) signed an MoU with
the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India on Artificial Intelligence(AI)?
1) IIT Kharagpur
2) IIT Roorkee
3) IIT Kanpur
4) IIT Delhi
5) IIT Madras
Answer- 4) IIT Delhi
Explanation:
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi in New Delhi on Artificial Intelligence(AI).
i. Under this MoU, CAG and IIT-Delhi would partner in four key areas, such as the use of AI in audits,
audits of AI systems, capacity building, and knowledge sharing.

85. Which edition of India, Mozambique & Tanzania (IMT) Tri-Lateral (TRILAT) Exercise (IMT-
TRILAT 2024), was conducted in March 2024?
1) 2nd Edition
2) 3rd Edition
3) 4th Edition
4) 7th Edition
5) 9th Edition
Answer- 1) 2nd Edition
Explanation:
2nd edition of India Mozambique Tanzania (IMT) Tri-Lateral (TRILAT) Exercise (IMT-TRILAT
2024), the joint maritime exercises between the navies of India, Mozambique and Tanzania
commenced on 21st March 2024. The exercise is set to conclude on 29th March 2024.
i. Aim: To strengthen cooperation between India, Mozambique, and Tanzania.
ii.As a part of the exercise, the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tir and INS Sujata will engage with the
respective Navies at the ports of Zanzibar in Tanzania and Maputo in Mozambique.
86. In March 2024, ________ became the 1st Indian state to launch the State Water Resources
Information Systems dashboard.
1) Gujarat
2) Jharkhand
3) Haryana
4) Punjab
5) Rajasthan
Answer- 5) Rajasthan
Explanation:
On 16th March 2024, Rajasthan became the 1st Indian state to launch the State Water Resources
Information Systems dashboard to forecast drought and to enable better water management based
on water availability.
• The portal was developed by the Department of Water Resources under the National
Hydrology Project.
• The portal offers real-time information about water availability, which will benefit farmers in
planning their crop cycles and irrigation.
87. Name the Portal that was recently (in March '24) launched by the Ministry of Electronics
and Information Technology (MeitY) and the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) to
advance the vision of digital inclusion.
1) Jansamarth
2) MeiNIX Net
3) BhashaNet
4) Parivahan
5) PhishNet
Answer- 3) BhashaNet
Explanation:
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the National Internet
Exchange of India (NIXI) launched the BhashaNet portal to advance the vision of digital inclusion.

• The portal was launched during the Universal Acceptance Day India event held on 21st
March 2024 at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi, Delhi.
• BhashaNet aims to create a multilingual internet where local language website names and
email IDs work seamlessly everywhere.
• The event was held under the theme “BhashaNet: Impetus Towards Universal
Acceptance”.
88. Name the operation that has recently (in March’ 24) launched by the Government of India
(GoI) to evacuate stranded Indians in Haiti.
1) Operation Ganga
2) Operation Randori Behak
3) Operation Indravati
4) Operation Rakshak I
5) Operation Vijay
Answer- 3) Operation Indravati
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) launched ‘Operation Indravati’ to evacuate stranded Indians in Haiti
after armed gangs seized control of most of the Caribbean nation.
i. On 21st March 2024, Union Minister Subrahmanyam (S.) Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs
(MEA), announced that the twelve Indians were evacuated through Operation Indravati.
89.Which unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has been recently (in March ‘24) notified
as a statutory body to flag misinformation about the Central government and its departments
across social media platforms?
1) Research Unit
2) Social Media Unit
3) Media engagement Unit
4) Media Corner Unit
5) Fact Check Unit
Answer- 5) Fact Check Unit
Explanation:
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) notified the Fact Check Unit
(FCU) under the Press Information Bureau (PIB) as a statutory body with powers to flag
misinformation about the Central government and its departments across social media platforms.
i.FCU under the PIB of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has been designated as the
FCU of the government of India.
ii.This was notified in exercise of power conferred by Rule 3(1)(b)(v) of the Information Technology
(Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (IT Rules 2021).
90. In March 2024, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released the
recommendations on Usage of Embedded Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) for Machine-to-
Machine Communications (M2M) under __________ (Act).
1) TRAI Act, 1997
2) TRAI Act, 2000
3) TRAI Act, 2014

4) TRAI Act, 1992

5) TRAI Act, 2005
Answer- 1) TRAI Act, 1997
Explanation:
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI),released the recommendations on Usage of
Embedded Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) for Machine-to-Machine Communications (M2M) under
the TRAI Act 1997.
i. Additionally, TRAI has suggested a framework for eSIM profile switching and Subscription
Manager-Secure Routing (SM-SR) swapping. This framework will encourage healthy competition in
the market and offer M2M eSIM consumers a great deal of choice.
91. Which law enforcement agency has recently (in March '24) signed a Working Arrangement
with India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to establish cooperative relations?
1) European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation
2) International Criminal Police Office
3) Federal Bureau of Investigation
4) Bureau of Justice Statistics
5) Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit
Answer- 1) European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation
Explanation:
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and European Union Agency for Law Enforcement
Cooperation (Europol) signed a Working Arrangement for cooperative relations between the law
enforcement authorities of the Republic of India and the Europol to prevent and combat serious crime
and terrorism.
i. It also enables cooperation between all law enforcement agencies in India and the 27 European
countries represented by Europol, as well as third countries and organizations associated with
Europol.
92. The Indian Navy completed 100 days of maritime security operations under the banner
of _______________(operation) on 23rd March 2024.
1) Operation Atalanta
2) Operation Trident
3) Operation Parakram
4) Operation Raahat
5) Operation Sankalp
Answer- 5) Operation Sankalp
Explanation:
On 23rd March 2024, The Indian Navy completed 100 days of maritime security operations
“Operation Sankalp”, which was launched on 14th December 2023.
i. As a part of the Op Sankalp, the Indian Navy played a major role as the First Responder and
Preferred Security Partner in the Indian Ocean Region(IOR).
ii. During the operation, the Indian Navy saved over 110 lives (including 45 Indian Seafarers), and
escorted over 15 lakh tons of commodities like fertilisers, crude oil, and finished products.

93. In March 2024, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released
Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability (MNP) Regulations 2024 to eliminate porting
of mobile numbers using fraudulent Subscriber Identity Module (SIM).
The regulations come into effect from _____________.
1) 1st April 2024
2) 1st May 2024
3) 1st June 2024
4) 1st July 2024
5) 1st August 2024
Answer- 4) 1st July 2024
Explanation:
On 14th March 2024, The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released
Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability (MNP) (ninth amendment) Regulations 2024, to
eliminate porting of mobile numbers using fraudulent Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) swap or
replacement by unscrupulous elements.
• The regulations will come into effect from 1st July 2024.
i. The amendment prohibits the telecom operators from issuing a “Unique Porting Code (UPC)”,
the 1st step to changing service providers using MNP.
ii. As per the amendment, if a SIM card is swapped or replaced, the associated mobile number cannot
be ported out to another telecom operator for 7 days.
94. Which edition of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Startup Forum was held at
New Delhi, Delhi in March 2024?
1) Fifth
2) Fourth
3) Third
4) Sixth
5) Eighth
Answer- 2) Fourth
Explanation:
The fourth edition of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Startup Forum was held on
March 19, 2024, in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The delegates from member countries attended a workshop conducted by Startup India on
‘Establishing a Seed Fund: A Strategic Approach to Fostering Innovation and Entrepreneurship’.
ii. India will host the second meeting of the Special Working Group (SWG) in November 2024 and
SCO Startup Forum 5.0 in January 2025.
95. In March 2024, the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) notified a _________ increase in the
wage rate of workers under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
(MGNREGA) for the financial year 2024-25 (FY25).
1) 3-10%
2) 4-9%
3) 5-10%
4) 4-11%
5) 5-9%

Answer- 1) 3-10%
Explanation:
The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has notified a 3-10% increase in the wage rate of
workers under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in
nominal terms for the financial year 2024-25(FY25).
• The notification was issued under Section 6 (1) of the MGNREGA, 2005.
• The new wage hike range from Rs 7 and Rs 26 will come into force from 1st April 2024.
• Goa witnesses the highest hike of 10.56% over the current wage rate, while Uttar
Pradesh(UP) and Uttarakhand have recorded the lowest raise of 3.04% each.
96. Which country’s Aerospace Industries has recently (in March ‘24) opened its Indian
subsidiary AeroSpace Services India (ASI) in New Delhi, Delhi?
1) Japan
2) Israel
3) Russia
4) United States of America
5) France
Answer- 2) Israel
Explanation:
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has opened its Indian subsidiary AeroSpace Services India
(ASI) in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. ASI acts as the sole authorized original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) technical
representative for the entire Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) system used by the
Indian Army, Indian Air Force (IAF), and Indian Navy.
ii. MRSAM has been jointly developed by IAI and the Defence Research & Development Organisation
(DRDO) and produced at Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the Indian forces.
97. According to the “India TB Report 2024” released by the Ministry of Health and Family
Welfare (MoHFW) in March 2024, India’s incidence of Tuberculosis cases declined to _________
and 18% reduction in mortality, since 2015.
1) 16%
2) 13%
3) 19%
4) 14%
5) 21%
Answer- 1) 16%
Explanation:
According to the “India TB Report 2024” released by the Ministry of Health and Family
Welfare(MoHFW) on 27th March 2024, India saw a decline of 16% in the incidence of
Tuberculosis(TB) cases (means new cases per year) and 18% reduction in mortality due to TB, since
2015.
i. The incidence rate in India decreased from 237 per lakh population in 2015 to 199 per lakh
population in 2022.
ii. The mortality rate had declined from 28 per lakh population in 2015 to 23 per lakh population in
2022. Click here to read more.

98. According to the report ‘State of Solar PV Manufacturing in India 2024‘, published by
Mercom India in March 2024, India has installed ____________ Giga Watt (GW) of solar module and
cell capacity in 2023.
1) 20 GW
2) 24 GW
3) 26 GW
4) 30 GW
5) 40 GW
Answer- 2) 24 GW
Explanation:
According to a report published by Mercom India titled ‘State of Solar PV Manufacturing in India
2024‘, in Calendar Year (CY) 2023, India has added 24 Giga Watt (GW) of solar module and cell
capacity in 2023.
i. As of December 2023, India’s total solar module capacity reached 64.5 GW, with an addition of 20.8
GW. Additionally, the solar cell capacity increased to 5.8 GW, with a 3.2 GW addition.
ii. India’s solar module manufacturing capacity is projected to surpass 150 GW, and cell capacity is
expected to reach over 75 GW by 2026.
99. Name the association/company that has recently (in March’ 24) signed a MoU with
Educational Testing Service (ETS) India to enhance the global employability of the Indian
workforce.
1) Quality Council of India
2) Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry
3) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry
4) Confederation of Indian Industry
5) National Association of Software and Service Companies
Answer- 4) Confederation of Indian Industry
Explanation:
Educational Testing Service (ETS) India and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) have
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the global employability of the Indian
workforce.
i. The partnership aims to improve the employability of India’s young professionals by focusing on
English language proficiency and key 21st-century skills.
ii. It seeks to streamline the hiring process for Indian talent, ensuring that they secure jobs that match
their skill sets on an international level.
100. In March 2024, India renewed the agreement to export electricity to __________ (country) for
3 months until the end of June 2024.
1) Myanmar
2) Nepal
3) Bangladesh
4) Bhutan
5) Sri Lanka
Answer- 2) Nepal

Explanation:
On 29 March 2024, India renewed the agreement to export electricity to Nepal for 3 months until
the end of June 2024, in response to the request of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) just days
before the expiry of the existing pact on 31 March 2024.
• Nepal can import up to 554 megawatts (MW) of electricity from India between 6 am to 6 pm
under this agreement.
• This includes 500 MW from the Dhalkebar-Muzaffarpur cross-border transmission line and 54
MW through Tanakpur.
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. According to the 12th edition of the International Intellectual Property (IP) Index (2024)
released by the United States (US) Chamber of Commerce in February 2024, India has retained
the ________ rank with an overall score of 38.64%., while ___________ (country) topped the list.
1) 39th; United Kingdom
2) 42nd; United States of America
3) 39th; France
4) 42nd; United Kingdom
5) 37th; France
Answer- 2) 42nd; United States of America
Explanation:
According to the 12th edition of the International Intellectual Property (IP) Index (2024) by the
United States (US) Chamber of Commerce, India has retained the 42nd rank with an overall score of
38.64%.
i. The United States of America (USA) topped the list with an overall score of 95.48% followed by the
United Kingdom (UK) in the 2nd place with 94.12% and France in the 3rd with 93.12%.
2. In which country, Prime Minister (PM) of India, Narendra Modi has recently (in Feb ‘24)
inaugurated, an Airstrip and a Saint James Jetty?
1) Maldives
2) Seychelles
3) Madagascar
4) Fiji
5) Mauritius
Answer- 5) Mauritius
Explanation:
On February 29, 2024, the Prime Minister (PM) of India, Narendra Modi and PM of Mauritius,
Pravind Jugnauth, jointly inaugurated an Airstrip and a Saint James Jetty at the Agaléga Island in
Mauritius via video conferencing.
• They also inaugurated the six community development projects in Agaléga that were
implemented with financial assistance from India.
• These inaugurations will fulfil the demand for better connectivity between mainland Mauritius
and Agalega, strengthen maritime security and foster socio-economic development.

3. Which of the following countries have recently (in Feb ‘24) became the members of the
World Trade Organisation (WTO)?
1) Union of the Comoros
2) Democratic Republic of Timor–Leste
3) São Tomé and Príncipe
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
On 26th February 2024, The Union of the Comoros and the Democratic Republic of Timor–Leste
formally became the members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
i. The signing ceremony was held during the WTO’s 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) hosted by the
United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Abu Dhabi.
ii. With the accession of Comoros and Timor-Leste, the total number of WTO members becomes 166.
4. According to the 10th edition of Women, Business, and the Law (WBL) 2024 report released
by the World Bank Group in March 2024, India has climbed to ________ place out of 190 countries
in the Index.
1) 108th
2) 120th
3) 100th
4) 113th
5) 129th
Answer- 4) 113th
Explanation:
According to the 10th edition of Women, Business, and the Law (WBL) 2024 report released by the
World Bank Group, India has climbed to 113th place out of 190 countries in the Index, with a score
of 74.4%. For the first time, WBL assesses the gap between legal reforms and actual outcomes for
women in 190 economies.
• The index shows that in India, women enjoy 60% of the legal rights granted to men, which is
lower than the global average of 64.2%.
• Despite challenges, India outperforms its South Asian counterparts, where women enjoy 45.9%
of the legal protections provided to men. Click here to read more
5. Which of the following organisations, along with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have
recently (in March ‘24) pledged nearly USD 600 million towards eliminating cervical cancer?
1) World Bank
2) United Nations Children’s Fund
3) World Health Organization
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3

Explanation:
On March 5, 2024, the World Bank (WB), the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the United
Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) pledged nearly USD 600 million towards eliminating cervical
cancer.
• This funding includes USD 400 million over three years by WB, USD 180 million from the Bill &
Melinda Gates Foundation, and USD 10 million from UNICEF.
• This commitment was made during the first-ever ‘Global Cervical Cancer Elimination Forum:
Advancing the Call to Action’ held in Cartagena, Colombia from March 5-7, 2024.
6. Which country has recently (in March ‘24) joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
(NATO) as the alliance's 32nd member?
1) Kosovo
2) Georgia
3) Belarus
4) Sweden
5) Bosnia
Answer- 4) Sweden
Explanation:
Sweden officially joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), becoming the alliance’s
32nd member. With this, Sweden ends decades of post-World War II neutrality and 200 years of non-
alignment with major powers.
i. Sweden now benefits from the protection provided under Article 5 of the NATO Treaty, which
guarantees the freedom and security of its allies.
7. In March 2024, Panama became the __________ member of the International Solar Alliance
(ISA).
1) 80th
2) 97th
3) 86th
4) 90th
5) 82nd
Answer- 2) 97th
Explanation:
Panama joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as its 97th member, showing its commitment to
advancing solar energy in the energy sector.
• In this regard, Panama’s Ambassador to India Yasiel Burillo handed over the Instrument of
Ratification to Joint Secretary (Economic Diplomacy) Abhishek Singh, Ministry of External
affairs (MEA) during the meeting in New Delhi, Delhi.
Notably, on March 5th, Malta became the 119th Signatory country to join the ISA.
8. Which country’s Information Technology Institute (ITI) has recently (in March ‘24) signed an
MoU with India's National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) to
promote the Information Electronics and Communication Technology (IECT) domain?
1) Russia
2) Egypt

3) Indonesia
4) Italy
5) United Kingdom
Answer- 2) Egypt
Explanation:
India’s National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) and Egypt’s
Information Technology Institute (ITI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote
cooperation and collaboration in the Information Electronics and Communication Technology (IECT)
domain.
i. As per the MoU, both institutes will collaborate in areas such as Curriculum and Training Materials
Development, Exchange of Trainers and Experts, Mutual Recognition of Certification, Sharing of
Virtual Labs Facility, Offering of Post Graduate (PG) Diplomas/ Technical Certificates to interns
nominated by ITI Egypt.
9. According to ‘Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2023’ released by Swedish think tank,
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) in March 2023, ____________ (country)
was the world’s top arms importer for the period 2019-23.
1) India
2) Saudi Arabia
3) Ukraine
4) France
5) Germany
Answer- 1) India
Explanation:
According to ‘Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2023’ released by Swedish think tank,
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), India was the world’s top arms importer
for the period 2019-23.
i. India’s imports have increased by 4.7% compared to the period 2014-18. Saudi Arabia and Qatar
were the 2nd and 3rd largest importers.
ii. The United States (US), France, and Russia were the top 3 largest exporters of arms between 2019-
23. Click here to read more
10. Which country has recently (in March ‘24) signed the protocol for the establishment of the
Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) with India?
1) Venezuela
2) Maldives
3) Jamaica
4) Dominican Republic
5) Cuba
Answer- 4) Dominican Republic
Explanation:
On 12th March 2024, The protocol for the establishment of the Joint Economic and Trade Committee
(JETCO) between India and the Dominican Republic was signed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
(MIREX) of the Dominican Republic at Santo Domingo.

i. The protocol aims to establish a bilateral institutional mechanism between both nations in trade and
commerce, enhance collaboration in various service sectors, and foster technological exchange and
innovation.
11. Name the Indian Naval Ship (INS) that has participated in Exercise Cutlass Express – 24 (CE
– 24) at Port Victoria, Seychelles in March 2024?
1) INS Sindhuraj
2) INS Tir
3) INS Jalashwa
4) INS Kesari
5) INS Vibhuti
Answer-2) INS Tir
Explanation:
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tir representing the First Training Squadron (1TS), joined Exercise
Cutlass Express – 24 (CE – 24) at Port Victoria, Seychelles from February 26 to March 08, 2024. This
multinational exercise aimed to enhance maritime cooperation and security.
• Apart from the Indian Navy (IN), it saw participation from 16 friendly foreign nations.
• IN has been participating in the exercise since 2019.
12. In March 2024, the Indian Army (IA) contingent ‘Gorkha Rifles’ Participated in the __________
Edition Joint Military Exercise ‘LAMITIYE-2024’, between IA and Seychelles Defence Forces
(SDF) in Seychelles.
1) 3rd
2) 5th
3) 10th
4) 12th
5) 6th
Answer- 3) 10th
Explanation:
The Indian Army (IA) contingent ‘Gorkha Rifles’ embarked for Seychelles to participate in the 10th
Joint Military Exercise “LAMITIYE-2024” between IA and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF).
• The exercise, meaning ‘Friendship’ in Creole, started on March 18 and goes until March 27,
2024.
• This exercise is a biennial event being held in Seychelles since 2001.
13. According to the 12th edition of World Happiness Report (WHR) 2024 released in March
2024, India secured __________ rank, while __________tops the position for the 7th consecutive time.
1) 132nd, Israel
2) 126th, Finland
3) 132nd, Denmark
4) 126th, Sweden
5) 140th, Finland
Answer- 2) 126th, Finland

Explanation:
According to the World Happiness Report (WHR) 2024, Finland has been named the World’s
happiest country for the 7th consecutive time. Finland is followed by Denmark, Iceland, Sweden and
Israel.
• India has maintained its rank at 126th (out of 146 countries), which indicates low levels of
happiness.
• WHR 2024 is the 12th edition of the annual report that ranks global happiness in more than
140 countries around the world. Click here to read more
14. In Which city, Exercise Tiger Triumph – 24, the 3rd edition of the Bilateral Tri-Service
Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Amphibious Exercise between India and
the United States of America (USA) was conducted in March 2024 ?
1) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
2) Rajkot, Gujarat
3) Mahad, Maharashtra
4) Baindur, Karnataka
5) Tajpur, West Bengal
Answer- 1) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
“Exercise Tiger Triumph – 24”, the 3rd edition of the Bilateral Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance
and Disaster Relief (HADR) Amphibious Exercise between India and the United States of America
(USA) was commenced on 18th March 2024 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (AP).
i. Aim: To share best practices and Standard Operating Procedures in undertaking multinational
HADR operations and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enable rapid and smooth
coordination between forces of both countries.
15. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to Prime Minister (PM)
Narendra Modi’s visit to Bhutan in March 2024?
A) PM Narendra Modi received the Order of the Druk Gyalpo, Bhutan’s Highest Civilian Award.
B) The MoU on the establishment of Kokrajhar (Assam, India)-Gelephu(Bhutan) rail link and
Banarhat(West Bengal, India)-Samtse(Bhutan) rail links between India and Bhutan was also
finalised.
C) PM Modi announced that India will provide financial support of Rs 10, 000 crore to Bhutan
over the next 5 years.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only B
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi was on a 2-day state visit to Bhutan from 22nd to 23rd March
2024. He was received by Tshering Tobgay, PM of Bhutan at the Paro International Airport, Bhutan.

i. Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, King of Bhutan, honoured PM Modi with the Order of the Druk
Gyalpo, Bhutan’s highest civilian decoration in a public ceremony at the Tendrelthang, Thimphu,
Bhutan.
• He became the 1st foreign head of government to receive this award. He was also the 4th
person ever to receive the honours.
ii. The MoU on the establishment of Kokrajhar(Assam, India)-Gelephu(Bhutan) rail link and
Banarhat(West Bengal, India)-Samtse(Bhutan) rail links between India and Bhutan was also finalised.
iii. PM Modi announced that India will provide financial support of Rs 10, 000 crore to Bhutan over
the next 5 years. Click here to read more.
16. Name the Indian who has been recently ( in March’ 24 ) elected as the Co-Chairman of the
Digital Innovation Board of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
1) Doreen Bogdan-Martin
2) Neeraj Mittal
3) Aprajita Sharrma
4) NK Goyal
5) Shailendra Kumar Mishra
Answer- 2) Neeraj Mittal
Explanation:
Dr Neeraj Mittal, Secretary of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of
Communications, Government of India(GoI), was unanimously elected as the Co-Chairman of the
Digital Innovation Board of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
i. The other 2 co-chairmen of the board are,
• Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT)
at ITU.
• Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Federal
Republic of Nigeria.
17. According to the 4th edition of United Nations (UN) Global E-waste Monitor (GEM) 2024
report released in March 2024, the world generated ______________of e-waste in 2022.
1) 24 Million Tonnes
Answer- 3) 62 Million Tonnes
Explanation:
According to the United Nations (UN) Global E-waste Monitor (GEM) 2024, the global electronic
waste (e-waste) generation is rising 5 times faster than documented e-waste recycling. Globally the
e-waste generation is increasing by 2.6 million tonnes (Mt) annually.
• The report revealed that the world generated 62 Mt of e-waste in 2022, up 82% from 2010.
This is equivalent to filling 1.55 million (40-tonne average capacity) trucks.
• This marks the 4th edition of the Global E-Waste Monitor.

18. In March 2024, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the 1st global
resolution on Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Which country proposed the nonbinding resolution?
1) China
2) France
3) Russia
5) Japan
Answer- 4) United States of America
Explanation:
On 21st March 2024, The United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) unanimously adopted the 1st
global resolution on Artificial Intelligence (AI) which encourages nations to safeguard human
rights, protect personal data, and monitor AI for risks.
• The nonbinding resolution was proposed by the United States of America (USA) and was co-
sponsored by 123 countries, including China, Cuba, and Russia.
• This is the first time the UNGA has adopted a resolution on regulating an emerging field.
19. According to the India Employment Report 2024: Youth education, employment and skills’
published by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Institute of Human
Development (IHD) in March 2024, India’s youth accounts for almost _______ of the unemployed
workforce in India.
1) 74%
2) 62%
3) 83%
4) 72%
5) 69%
Answer- 3) 83%
Explanation:
According to the ‘India Employment Report 2024: Youth education, employment and skills’ jointly
published by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Institute of Human Development
(IHD), India’s youth accounts for almost 83% of the unemployed workforce in India.
• The report was released by V.Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) of India.
20. According to the 13th edition of Hurun Global Rich List 2024 released in March 2024,
Mukesh Ambani has been ranked as the World’s ____________ richest Person, while _________tops
the position for the 3rd year in a row.
1) 9th; Jeff Bezos
2) 5th; Bernard Arnault
3) 7th; Elon Musk
4) 5th; Jeff Bezos
5) 10; Elon Musk
Answer- 5) 10; Elon Musk

Explanation:
According to the “2024 Hurun Global Rich List (13th Edition)”, Mukesh Ambani, Chairman &
Managing Director (CMD) of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), has been ranked as the World’s 10th
richest Person with a total net worth of USD 115 billion.
i. Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tesla Motors, topped the list for the 3rd time, with a
total net worth of USD 231 billion followed by Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon (USD 185 billion) and
Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (175 billion).
ii. Mumbai (Maharashtra), overtakes Beijing(China) to become the billionaire capital of Asia. 91
billionaires of India are based in Mumbai while Beijing houses 91 billionaires.Click here to read more.
21. According to the Global Trade Update from the United Nations Conference on Trade and
Development (UNCTAD) released in March 2024, the global trade is set to rebound in 2024,
after a ___________ contraction in 2023, totalling USD 1 trillion.
1) 4%
2) 3%
3) 6%
4) 5%
5) 4.9%
Answer- 2) 3%
Explanation:
According to the Global Trade Update (March 2024) from the United Nations Conference on Trade
and Development (UNCTAD), global trade is set to rebound in 2024, after a 3% contraction in 2023,
totalling USD 1 trillion, compared to the record high of USD 32 trillion in 2022.
i.The services sector was resilient with an 8% increase (USD 500 billion) in 2022, while goods trade
declined by 5% (USD 1.3 trillion) compared to 2022.
22. According to the ‘Food Waste Index Report 2024 released by the United Nations
Environment Programme (UNEP) in March 2024, the world wasted an estimated _________ of the
food produced globally in 2022.
1) 12%
2) 15%
3) 19%
4) 22%
5) 25%
Answer- 3) 19%
Explanation:
On March 27, 2024, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) released its ‘Food Waste
Index Report 2024-Think Eat Save Tracking Progress to Halve Global Food Waste‘, which tracks
countries' progress to halve food waste by 2030.
i. As per it, the world wasted an estimated 19% of the food produced globally in 2022, or about 1.05
billion metric tons. This equals to 132 kilograms per person, amounting to nearly one-fifth of all
available food.

23. How many sites were recently (in March’ 24) added to the United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Global Geoparks network?
1) 15
2) 14
3) 22
4) 18
5) 13
Answer- 4) 18
Explanation:
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO)’s Executive Board
has approved the addition of 18 new sites situated in Brazil, China, Croatia, Denmark, Finland,
France, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, and Spain to the UNESCO Global Geoparks network.
i. Additionally, a transboundary geopark spans Belgium and the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
ii. With this, the total number of geoparks in the network becomes 213 geoparks in 48 countries. Click
here to read more.
GOVT SCHEMES
1. In which state, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has recently (in March ‘24) launched the
Mahatari Vandana Yojana to uplift and economically empower women?
1) Chhattisgarh
2) Maharashtra
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Jharkhand
5) West Bengal
Answer- 1) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi launched the Mahatari Vandana Yojana in Chhattisgarh,
aiming to uplift and economically empower women in the state. The PM also disbursed Rs 655 crore,
as the first installment of the Mahatari Vandana Yojana.
i. Objective: This scheme aims to provide financial assistance of Rs 1000 per month to eligible married
women of the state through monthly Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
2. Which state government has recently (in March ‘24) launched ‘Indiramma Indlu’, a housing
scheme to provide houses for homeless poor people?
1) Odisha
2) Telangana
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Jharkhand
Answer- 2) Telangana

Explanation:
Telangana Chief Minister (CM) Anumula Revanth Reddy launched ‘Indiramma Indlu’, a housing
scheme to provide houses for homeless poor people, in Bhadrachalam, Bhadradri Kothagudem district
of Telangana.
• The scheme will be implemented by the Telangana State Housing Corporation Limited
(TSHCL).
i. The government of Telangana will construct 4.50 lakh Indiramma houses for Rs 22,500 crore under
the scheme. A provisional agreement was made to allocate 3,500 houses to each constituency.
3. Which state government has recently (in March ‘24) launched ‘Krishak Unnati Yojna‘ to
provide input assistance to Paddy Cultivators?
1) West Bengal
2) Odisha
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Jharkhand
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister (CM) Vishnu Deo Sai launched ‘Krishak Unnati Yojna‘ to provide input
assistance to farmers, primarily paddy cultivators, during the event held at Saryu Prasad Agrawal
Stadium in Balod district,Chhattisgarh.
i. Objective: To increase farmers’ income, boost crop production, and productivity, and reduce
cultivation costs. It also aims to ensure fair prices for crops.
ii. Under this scheme, the paddy of all the farmers of Chhattisgarh will be purchased at the rate of Rs.
3100 per quintal.
VISITS
1. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Prime Minister (PM)
Narendra Modi’s visit to Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh in February 2024?
A) Prime Minister (PM) attended the Golden Jubilee (50 years) celebrations of the Gujarat
Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera,
Ahmedabad (Gujarat).
B) PM initiated work commencement for the construction of Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated
Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park with an investment worth Rs 3,000 crores in
Navsari, Gujarat.
C) PM Narendra Modi unveiled the newly installed statue of Sant Ravidas in Varanasi on his
647th birth anniversary, on 23rd February,2024.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C

Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh (U.P.) on 22nd February,
2024 to 23rd February, 2024.
• During his visit, PM inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various development projects
in both these states.
i. Prime Minister (PM) attended the Golden Jubilee (50 years) celebrations of the Gujarat
Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera,
Ahmedabad (Gujarat).
ii. During his visit to Gujarat, PM initiated work commencement for the construction of Pradhan
Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park with an investment worth Rs
3,000 crores in Navsari, Gujarat.
iii. PM Narendra Modi unveiled the newly installed statue of Sant Ravidas on the eve of his 647th
birth anniversary on 23rd February,2024 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
2. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Prime Minister (PM)
Narendra Modi’s visit to Kerala, Tamil Nadu (TN) and Maharashtra in February 2024?
A) PM Modi visited the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
and inaugurated 3 major space infrastructure projects worth about Rs 1,800 crore.
B) PM Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s 1st indigenous Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Inland
Waterway Vessel under the Harit Nauka initiative at Thoothukudi, TN.
C) PM Narendra Modi inaugurated various infrastructure projects related to road, rail and
irrigation worth more than Rs 4900 crore during the public programme held in Yavatmal in
Maharashtra.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra from 27th to 28th
February 2024.
• PM Modi visited the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and
inaugurated 3 major space infrastructure projects worth about Rs 1,800 crore.
• PM Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s 1st indigenous Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Inland
Waterway Vessel under the Harit Nauka initiative at Thoothukudi, TN.
• PM Narendra Modi inaugurated and dedicated to the nation various infrastructure projects
related to road, rail and irrigation worth more than Rs 4900 crore during the public
programme held in Yavatmal in Maharashtra. Click here to read more

3. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the visit of Prime Minister (PM)
Narendra Modi to Jharkhand, West Bengal and Bihar in March 2024?
A) PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation various
development projects worth Rs 35,700 crore in Sindri, Dhanbad district in Jharkhand.
B) PM Modi dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone for various development
projects worth Rs 3200 crore in the Barrackpore area of Kolkata, West Bengal.
C) PM Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects worth Rs 21,400 crore in Aurangabad
district, Bihar.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 4) Only A & C
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Jharkhand, West Bengal and Bihar from 1st to 2nd
March 2024.
• PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation various development
projects worth Rs 35,700 crore in Sindri, Dhanbad district in Jharkhand.
• PM Modi dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone for various development
projects worth Rs 7200 crore in the Arambagh area of Hooghly district, West Bengal.
• PM Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects worth Rs 21,400 crore in Aurangabad
district, Bihar. Click here to read more
Narendra Modi to Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha in March 2024?
A) PM Narendra Modi inaugurated a Civil Aviation Research Organization (CARO) which was
developed by the Airports Authority of India for Rs. 350 crores at Begumpet Airport,
Hyderabad, Telangana.
B) PM Narendra Modi visited Tamil Nadu (TN) and inaugurated India’s first indigenous
Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) with a capacity of 500 Mwe (Megawatt electric) at
Kalpakkam, TN.
C) PM Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development
projects worth over Rs 19,600 crore during his visit to Odisha.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha on 4th and
5th March,2024, inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for various projects.

• PM Narendra Modi inaugurated a Civil Aviation Research Organization (CARO) which was
developed by the Airports Authority of India for Rs. 350 crores at Begumpet Airport,
Hyderabad, Telangana.
• PM Narendra Modi visited Tamil Nadu on 4th March 2024 and inaugurated India’s first
indigenous Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) with a capacity of 500 Mwe (Megawatt
electric) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. It has been developed by BHAVINI (Bharatiya Nabhikiya
Vidyut Nigam Limited).
• PM Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects
worth over Rs 19,600 crore during his visit to Odisha.
Narendra Modi to West Bengal and Bihar in March 2024?
A) PM Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first underwater metro in Kolkata (West Bengal),
spanning 16.6 km under the Hooghly River ( East-West Metro corridor).
B) PM Narendra Modi inaugurated several connectivity projects in Kolkata worth Rs 15,400
Crore to improve urban mobility and decongest road traffic including the development of the
Metro Rail and Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS).
C) PM Narendra Modi inaugurated projects worth Rs 12,800 crore in Bihar at a program in
Bettiah, the district headquarters town of West Champaran.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited West Bengal and Bihar on 6th March, 2024.
• PM Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first underwater metro in Kolkata (West
Bengal), spanning 16.6 km under the Hooghly River ( East-West Metro corridor).
• PM Narendra Modi inaugurated several connectivity projects in Kolkata worth Rs
15,400 Crore which aims to improve urban mobility and decongest road traffic
including the development of the Metro Rail and Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS).
• PM Narendra Modi inaugurated projects worth Rs 12,800 crore in Bihar at a program
in Bettiah, the district headquarters town of West Champaran.
6. Which of the following points is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to Prime Minister (PM) Narendra
Modi’s visit to Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh in March 2024?
1) During PM Modi visit to assam, he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of projects worth Rs
17500 crore at Jorhat, Assam.
2) During PM Modi visit to Arunachal Pradesh, the ‘Statue of Valour’, a 140-foot tall bronze statue of
Lachit Borphukan, an Ahom general was unveiled.
3) PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sela Tunnel, constructed at a cost of about Rs 825 crore, in
Tawang district in Arunachal Pradesh.
4) PM inaugurated the multiple developmental projects in the rail & road sector worth more than Rs
4500 crores during the ‘Viksit Bharat Viksit West Bengal Programme’ in Siliguri, West Bengal.

5) PM inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of new terminal buildings of 15 airports across India
worth more than Rs 9800 crores in Uttar Pradesh.
Answer- 2) During PM Modi visit to Arunachal Pradesh, the ‘Statue of Valour’, a 140-foot tall
bronze statue of Lachit Borphukan, an Ahom general was unveiled.
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal, and Uttar
Pradesh from 8th to 10th March 2024. During the visit, he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone
of various projects.
• PM Modi inaugurated, dedicated to the nation, and laid the foundation stone of projects worth
Rs 17500 crore at Jorhat, Assam.
• PM Narendra Modi unveiled a ‘Statue of Valour’, a 125-foot tall bronze statue of Lachit
Borphukan, an Ahom general, in Jorhat, Assam at the Lachit Barphukan Maidam Development
Project in Hollongapar near Teok.
• PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sela Tunnel, constructed at a cost of about Rs 825 crore, in
Tawang district in Arunachal Pradesh.
• PM Narendra Modi inaugurated and dedicated to the nation multiple developmental projects in
the rail and road sector worth more than Rs 4500 crores during the ‘Viksit Bharat Viksit West
Bengal Programme’ in Siliguri, West Bengal.
• PM inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of new terminal buildings of 15 airport across
India worth more than Rs 9800 crores in Uttar Pradesh. Click here to read more
7. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Visit of President of India,
Droupadi Murmu to the Republic of Mauritius in March 2024?
A) President of India Droupadi Murmu was conferred with the prestigious Honoris Causa
Degree of Doctor of Civil Law by the University of Mauritius.
B) Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), India and Public Service Commission, Mauritius
signed an MoU for sharing experiences and expertise in Public Service recruitment.
C) A MoU between Central Bureau Investigation (CBI), India and Independent Commission
Against Corruption(ICAC), Mauritius has been signed for information sharing and capacity-
building to combat corruption and money laundering.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Droupadi Murmu, President of India, was on a 3-day state visit to the Republic of Mauritius from
11th to 13th March 2024. This was her first state visit to Mauritius.
• President of India Droupadi Murmu was conferred with the prestigious Honoris Causa
Degree of Doctor of Civil Law by the University of Mauritius in recognition of her efforts in
strengthening bilateral ties between India and Mauritius.
• MoU signed between UPSC (Union Public Service Commission), India and Public Service
Commission, Mauritius is for sharing experiences and expertise in Public Service recruitment.

• A MoU between CBI (Central Bureau Investigation), India and Independent Commission
Against Corruption (ICAC), Mauritius has been signed for information sharing and capacity-
building to combat corruption and money laundering. Click here to read more
BANKING AND FINANCE

1. In February 2024, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) notified
Amendments to PFRDA (Retirement Adviser) Regulations 2016 with effect from 20th February
2024.
An application for grant of certificate of registration should be disposed of by PFRDA within
__________ (days).
1) 15 days
2) 60 days
3) 20 days
4) 30 days
5) 10 days
Answer- 4) 30 days
Explanation:
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) made changes to the PFRDA
(Retirement Adviser) Regulations 2016 with effect from 20th February 2024.
• This regulation may be termed as the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
(Retirement Adviser/ RA) (Amendment) Regulations, 2023.
• The amendment was made in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 52
read with clause (w) of sub-section (2) thereof and clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 14 of
the PFRDA act, 2013 (23 of 2013).
i. Grant of certificate of registration: An application for grant of certificate of registration should be
disposed of by PFRDA within 30 days. Click here to read more
2. During the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s Financial Literacy Week (FLW), RBI launched the
Financial Literacy Ideathon for Postgraduate (PG) students, currently enrolled in recognized
educational institutions.
What is the theme of FLW 2024, which is being observed from 26th February to 1st March
2024?
1) Encode Digital Economy
2) Make a Right Start – Become Financially Smart
3) Good Financial Behavior- Your Saviour
4) Go Digital, Go Secure
5) Know and Plan your Finances to Live a Better Life
Answer- 2) Make a Right Start – Become Financially Smart
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched the Financial Literacy Ideathon for Postgraduate
(PG) students, currently enrolled in recognized educational institutions.
• The Ideathon is being organised as a part of the RBI’s Financial Literacy Week (FLW) 2024
observed from 26th February to 1st March 2024.

• The theme of FLW 2024 is “Make a Right Start – Become Financially Smart”. The 2024
theme targets young adults, mainly students.
3. In February 2024, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) raised a USD __________, 5-year global
bond.
1) 5.0 billion
2) 2.1 billion
3) 3.5 billion
4) 4.2 billion
5) 4.0 billion
Answer- 3) 3.5 billion
Explanation:
On February 28, 2024, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) priced a USD 3.5 billion 5-year global
bond. The proceeds of this bond will become part of ADB’s ordinary capital resources.
i. Bond Details:
• The bond was priced at 99.827% to yield 12.7 basis points over the 4.25% United States
Treasury notes due February 2029.
• Coupon rate: 4.375% per annum (payable semi-annually)
• Maturity date: 6 March 2029
4. In February 2024, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) revised the regulatory framework for Bharat
Bill Payment Systems (BBPS) based on a review of developments in the payments landscape.
The revised directions, called RBI (BBPS) Directions, 2024, will be applicable from ___________.
1) 1st August 2024
2) 1st July 2024
3) 1st April 2024
4) 1st June 2024
5) 1st May 2024
Answer- 3) 1st April 2024
Explanation:
On February 29, 2024, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) revised the regulatory framework for Bharat Bill
Payment Systems (BBPS) based on a review of developments in the payments landscape. The revised
directions, called RBI (BBPS) Directions, 2024, will be applicable from 1st April 2024.
• The master direction of RBI (BBPS) directions 2024 was issued under Section 18 read with
Section 10(2) of the Payment and Settlement Systems (PSS) Act, 2007 (Act 51 of 2007).
• The RBI (Filing of Supervisory Returns) Directions 2024 were issued to reduce the compliance
burden of banks and non-banks on issues related to filing supervisory returns and risk
mitigation.
• As per the RBI’s Quarterly House Price Index (HPI) for Q3FY24, all-India HPI increased by 3.8%
(Year-on-Year/Y-o-Y) in Q3FY24 compared to 3.5% growth in Q2FY24 and 2.8% in Q3FY23.

5. In February 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) updated its “Enabling Framework for
Regulatory Sandbox” to streamline the process for fintech companies.
RBI has extended the overall timeline for the Regulatory Sandbox (RS) process from 7 months
to ___________, excluding the preliminary screening period.
1) 11 months
2) 9 months
3) 8 months
4) 10 months
5) 12 months
Answer- 2) 9 months
Explanation:
On 28th February 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) updated its “Enabling Framework for
Regulatory Sandbox” to streamline the process for fintech companies.
• This update reflects the learnings gathered from running four cohorts over the past 4.5 years
along with feedback from participants like fintech companies, banking partners and other
stakeholders.
i. Extended timelines: RBI has extended the overall timeline for the Regulatory Sandbox (RS) process
from 7 months to 9 months, excluding the preliminary screening period.
ii. Data protection compliance: The updated framework mandates compliance with the Digital
Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
6. Which bank/Financial company has recently (in March ‘24) signed an MoU with NPCI
International Payments Limited (NIPL) to transform cross-border payments using the Unified
Payments Interface (UPI) platform?
1) Attica Bank
2) Alpha Bank
3) Piraeus Bank
4) Jumbo S.A.
5) Eurobank S.A
Answer- 5) Eurobank S.A
Explanation:
NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), a subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of
India (NPCI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Greece-based Eurobank S.A., to
transform cross-border payments using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platform.
• This initiative will place Greece as one of the 1st European countries to facilitate UPI
remittances, empowering the Indian diaspora in Greece to undertake efficient remittances to
India.
7. Name the bank that has recently (in March ‘24) launched the ‘Smart Choice Gold Loan’.
1) Kotak Mahindra Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) IndusInd Bank
Answer- 1) Kotak Mahindra Bank

Explanation:
Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL) launched the ‘Smart Choice Gold Loan’ with a simpler
application & disbursal process which aims to offer consumers the maximum value and flexibility to
meet their credit needs
• The monthly interest rate of the loan is as low as 0.88%.
i. The loan comes with other features like zero processing fee, same-day disbursement, flexible
repayment options, and minimal documentation.
8. In March 2024, REC Limited had listed two bonds worth Rs _________ on the NSE India
(National Stock Exchange of India Ltd) and BSE Limited.
1) 2,870 crore
2) 3,910 crore
3) 5,375 crore
4) 4,120 crore
5) 6,175 crore
Explanation:
REC Limited has successfully listed two bonds worth Rs 5,375 crore on the NSE India (National
Stock Exchange of India Ltd) and BSE Limited (formerly Bombay Stock Exchange).
• The first bond is worth Rs.2,500 crore and has a maturity period of 10 years (matures on 28th
February 2034). It offers a yield of 7.47%.
• The second bond is worth Rs.2,875 crore and has a maturity period of 3 years and 2 months
(matures on 30th April 2027). It offers a yield of 7.64%.
i. These bonds are rated IND AAA by India Ratings and Research Private Limited (IRPL) and ICRA AAA
by Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency (ICRA).
9. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the recent step taken by the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in March 2024?
A) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) gave approval to NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd (NBBL) to launch an
interoperable payment system for internet banking in the Calendar Year 2024 (CY24).
B) RBI has sanctioned USD 530 million all-stocks Scheme of Amalgamation of Fincare Small
Finance Bank (SFB) Ltd. (Transferor Bank) with AU SFB Ltd. (Transferee Bank).
C) RBI directed IIFL Finance Ltd to cease and desist from sanctioning or disbursing gold loans
or assigning/ securitising/ selling any of its gold loans.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On March 4, 2024, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) gave approval to NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd (NBBL) to
launch an interoperable payment system for internet banking in the Calendar Year 2024 (CY24).

• This will allow merchants to more quickly settle funds. This information was shared by the
Governor of RBI, Shaktikanta Das, at the Digital Payments Awareness Week (DPAW)
celebrations, in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
i. RBI has sanctioned USD 530 million all-stocks Scheme of Amalgamation of Bengaluru, Karnataka
based Fincare Small Finance Bank (SFB) Ltd. (Transferor Bank) with Jaipur, Rajasthan
headquartered AU SFB Ltd. (Transferee Bank) in exercise of the powers contained in sub-section (4)
of Section 44A of the Banking Regulation (BR) Act, 1949.
ii. RBI in exercise of its powers under Section 45L(1)(b) of the RBI Act, 1934, directed IIFL Finance
Ltd. to cease and desist, w.e.f March 4, 2024, from sanctioning or disbursing gold loans or assigning/
securitising/ selling any of its gold loans. Click here to read more
10. Which company has recently (in March ‘24) has received final authorisation from the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate an Online Payment Aggregator (PA)?
1) Phi Commerce Private Limited
2) Infibeam Avenues Limited
3) Worldline ePayments India
4) Paysharp Private Limited
5) Pine Labs Private Limited
Answer- 2) Infibeam Avenues Limited
Explanation:
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) based Infibeam Avenues Limited (formerly Avenues India Private
Limited) has received final authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate an Online
Payment Aggregator (PA) for its payment gateway brand, CCAvenue.
• Infibeam Avenues received in-principle approval from RBI to operate as a PA in 2022.
i. The Certificate of Authorisation (CoA) for Setting up and Operating Payment System in India is
issued by RBI under Section 7 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007.
11. Which organisation/Bank has recently (in March ‘24) approved a new project worth USD
452 million to improve connectivity in rural areas of Assam?
2) World Bank
Answer- 2) World Bank
Explanation:
The World Bank (WB) has approved a new project worth USD 452 million to improve connectivity
for over 1.8 million people living in rural areas of Assam.
i. The Assam Resilient Rural Bridges Program will strengthen the resilience and management of roads
and bridges to help people living in 1,739 villages.
ii. The Program Development Objective (PDO) is to build green, inclusive, and resilient connectivity
for over 1.8 million people living in rural areas of Assam and strengthen the road and bridge
management capability of the Public Works Roads Department, Assam.
• The total finance of the program is USD 564.71 million.

12. Name the company that has recently (in March ‘24) partnered with the Unit of Science and
Educational Development (UNISED) to support the education of children in Siddharthnagar,
Uttar Pradesh (UP).
1) REC Limited
2) NTPC Limited
3) Power Finance Corporation
4) Coal India Limited
5) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited
Answer- 1) REC Limited
Explanation:
REC Limited through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm REC Foundation has partnered
with the Unit of Science and Educational Development (UNISED) to support the education of
approximately 75,500 children in the Siddharthnagar district of Uttar Pradesh (UP).
• REC has committed financial support of Rs 9.91 crores to support education.
13. Which company has recently (in March ‘24) got Suspended from the Reserve Bank of India
(RBI) to finance against shares and debentures?
1) Clix Finance India Private Ltd
2) Siemens Financial Services Private Ltd
3) Altico Capital India Ltd
4) PTC India Financial Services Ltd
5) JM Financial Products Ltd
Answer- 5) JM Financial Products Ltd
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has barred Mumbai (Maharashtra) based JM Financial Products Ltd
(JMFPL) from financing against shares and debentures including sanction and disbursal of loans
against initial public offering (IPO) of shares with immediate effect.
• RBI imposed the ban in exercise of its powers under section 45L(1)(b) of the Reserve Bank of
India Act, 1934,
i. The RBI cited “serious deficiencies” observed in loans sanctioned by JM Financial for IPO financing
and non-convertible debenture (NCD) subscriptions as the reason for the ban.
14. Which bank has recently (in March ‘24) partnered with EaseMyTrip(EMT) to launch a co-
branded premier travel credit card?
1) Punjab National Bank
2) Indian Bank
3) Bank of Maharashtra
4) State Bank of India
5) Bank of Baroda
Answer- 1) Punjab National Bank
Explanation:
Punjab National Bank (PNB), an Indian public sector bank, has partnered with EaseMyTrip (EMT),
one of India’s largest online travel tech platforms, to launch ‘PNB EMT Credit Card’, a co-branded
premier travel credit card.

• The card is intended for both mass and premium customers and offers a variety of rewards for
Indian travellers.
• The PNB EMT credit card is available for an annual membership fee of Rs 2,000 and can be
globally used across 100 countries.
15. Name the Bank that has recently (in March ‘24) launched a Lifetime Zero Balance Savings
Bank Account?
2) Bank of Baroda
3) Indian Bank
5) Bank of India
Answer- 2) Bank of Baroda
Explanation:
Bank of Baroda (BoB) has launched a Lifetime Zero Balance Savings Bank Account called ‘bob
LITE Savings Account’. This account offers a lifetime free RuPay Platinum Debit Card for customers
who maintain a nominal Quarterly Average Balance (QAB).
i. The account is open to all resident individuals, including minors aged 10 years and above who can
read and write.
16. Which bank has recently (in March ‘24) launched a zero-balance digital savings account
called ‘GO Account’?
1) IndusInd Bank
2) YES Bank
3) RBL Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 3) RBL Bank
Explanation:
RBL Bank Limited has launched a zero-balance digital savings account called ‘GO Account’. This
account offers a free premium GO Debit Card.
i. The account offers interest rates of up to 7.5% per annum for saving accounts and 8.10% for fixed
accounts.
ii. The account holders are provided with vouchers worth Rs.1,500 for premier brands,
comprehensive cyber insurance cover, accident and travel insurance up to Rs.1 crore and other
premium banking services.
17. Which country’s central bank has recently (in March ‘24) signed an MoU with the Reserve
Bank of India (RBI) to promote the use of local currencies of both countries?
1) Reserve Bank of Australia
2) Bangladesh Bank
3) Bank Indonesia
4) Bank of Japan
5) Central Bank of Malaysia
Answer- 3) Bank Indonesia

Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Bank Indonesia (BI) signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) for establishing a framework to promote the use of local currencies of both
countries, such as the Indian Rupee (INR) and the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR), for cross-border
transactions.
i. It aims to promote the use of INR and IDR bilaterally.
18. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the amendment of the ‘Master
Direction – Credit Card and Debit Card – Issuance and Conduct Directions, 2022’ by the Reserve
Bank of India (RBI) in March 2024?
A) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) amended the ‘Master Direction – Credit Card and Debit
Card – Issuance and Conduct Directions, 2022’, customers as they will get the freedom to
choose from multiple card networks.
B) RBI amended in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 35A of the Banking Regulation
(BR) Act, 1949 and Chapter IIIB of the RBI Act 1934.
C) The timeline to follow the new norms by the card issuers is 6 months.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 35A of the Banking
Regulation (BR) Act, 1949 and Chapter IIIB of the RBI Act 1934, amended the ‘Master Direction –
Credit Card and Debit Card – Issuance and Conduct Directions, 2022’, the provisions of which will
come into effect from March 07, 2024.
• As per it, card issuers are barred from entering into any arrangement with card networks for
the issuance of credit cards that restrain them from availing the services of other card
networks.
• This will benefit as customers as they will get the freedom to choose from multiple card
networks.
• The timeline to follow the new norms by the card issuers is 6 months. Click here to read more
19. In March 2024, Fairfax India Holdings Corporation committed to provide up to USD
______________ liquidity support to IIFL Finance Limited.
1) 400 million
2) 300 million
3) 100 million
4) 200 million
5) 500 million
Answer- 4) 200 million
Explanation:
Indian-Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa-backed Fairfax India Holdings Corporation committed to
provide up to USD 200 million liquidity support to IIFL Finance Limited.

i. The move is the aftermath of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s ban on IIFL Finance in sanctioning or
disbursing gold loans.
ii. Fairfax India is one of the long-term investors in the IIFL group of companies and it owns a 15%
stake in IIFL Finance.
20. In March 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduce a Third (III)
Settlement Schemes for entities involved in the Illiquid Stock Options (ISO) segment of Bombay
Stock Exchange (BSE) in terms of ____________ (Section) of the SEBI Act, __________ (year) read with
Regulation 26 of SEBI (Settlement Proceedings) Regulations 2018.
1) Section 10JA; 1992
2) Section 12JC; 1995
3) Section 15JB; 1992
4) Section 12JC; 1997
5) Section 15JB; 1995
Answer- 3) Section 15JB; 1992
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduce a Third (III) Settlement Schemes for
entities involved in the Illiquid Stock Options (ISO)/reversal trades segment of Bombay Stock
Exchange (BSE) in terms of Section 15JB of the SEBI Act, 1992 read with Regulation 26 of SEBI
(Settlement Proceedings) Regulations 2018.
• The Scheme is being implemented from March 11, 2024 to May 10, 2024.
i. Under this, entities involved in reversal trades in stock options between April 01, 2014, and
September 30, 2015, with pending proceedings will be offered a settlement opportunity.
21. In March 2024, the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduced amendments to
the Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Regulations 2014 namely ‘SEBI (REIT) (Amendment)
Regulations 2024’.
The initial offering for an SM REIT requires a minimum subscription amount of Rs __________ per
investor.
1) 15 lakh
2) 20 lakh
3) 10 lakh
4) 25 lakh
5) 12 lakh
Answer- 3) 10 lakh
Explanation:
The Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced amendments to the Real Estate
Investment Trusts (REITs) Regulations 2014 namely ‘SEBI (REIT) (Amendment) Regulations 2024’.
This will establish guidelines for creation of Small and Medium REITs, or SM REITs.
i. SM REITs can raise funds starting from Rs 50 crore by issuing units to a minimum of 200 investors
for acquiring and managing real estate assets, generating income for investors.
ii. The initial offering for an SM REIT requires a minimum subscription amount of Rs 10 lakh per
investor, lower than the usual Rs 25 lakh.

22. According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s Annual Report of Ombudsman Scheme, 2022-23
released in March 2024, the number of complaints received by the Offices of the RBI
Ombudsman (ORBIOs) and Centralised Receipt and Processing Centre (CRPC) increased by
_________ in FY23.
1) 70.20%
2) 60.01%
3) 68.24%
4) 63.10%
5) 59.90%
Answer- 3) 68.24%
Explanation:
According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s Annual Report of Ombudsman Scheme, 2022-23, the
number of complaints received by the Offices of the RBI Ombudsman (ORBIOs) and Centralised
Receipt and Processing Centre (CRPC) increased by 68.24% to 7,03,544 during fiscal year 2022-23
(FY23) compared to 4,18,184 complaints during FY22.
i. The report, released on 11th March 2024, is the 1st stand alone report under Reserve Bank –
Integrated Ombudsman Scheme (RB-IOS), 2021 explaining the activities of the 22 ORBIOs, CRPC and
the Contact Centre.
23. Name the bank that has recently (in March ‘24) launched India’s first contactless payment
wearable.
1) Axis Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) YES Bank
5) IndusInd Bank
Answer- 5) IndusInd Bank
Explanation:
IndusInd Bank Limited has launched its contactless payments wearable ‘Indus PayWear’ which is
India’s first all-in-one tokenizable wearable for both debit and credit cards exclusively on Mastercard.
• The device aims to offer unparalleled flexibility, convenience, and security to users.
24. In March 2024, the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) received the Green
Climate Fund’s (GCF) approval for its first anchored project, the Avaana Sustainability Fund
(ASF), valued at USD _____________.
1) 120 million
2) 240 million
3) 200 million
4) 180 million
5) 150 million
Explanation:
The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has secured approval from the Green
Climate Fund (GCF) for its first anchored project, the Avaana Sustainability Fund (ASF), valued at USD
120 million.

• GCF will contribute USD 24.5 million to ASF.

• This was announced during the 38th board meeting of GCF held in Kigali, Rwanda from 5-7
March 2024.
25. Which bank has recently (in March ‘24) launched ‘Green Term Deposit Scheme’ to raise
deposits to finance eligible environment-friendly projects and sectors?
1) Canara Bank
2) Federal Bank
4) Union Bank of India
5) Bank of Baroda
Explanation:
Bank of Baroda (BoB), one of India’s leading public sector banks, has launched ‘bob Earth Green
Term Deposit Scheme’ to raise deposits to finance eligible environment-friendly projects and
sectors.
i. The scheme offers stable & secure financial returns along with an opportunity to contribute to a
greener planet.
ii. Eligibility: The General Public/Resident Indians, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and High Net worth
Individuals (HNI) investors are all eligible to invest in the scheme.
26. Name the Insurance Company that has recently (in March ‘24) launched a comprehensive
women’s health insurance plan ‘Health PowHER’.
1) HDFC Standard Life Insurance
2) Future Generali India Life Insurance
3) SBI Life Insurance
4) IndiaFirst Life Insurance
5) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
Answer- 2) Future Generali India Life Insurance
Explanation:
Mumbai (Maharashtra) based Future Generali India Life Insurance Company Limited (FGILI) has
launched a comprehensive women’s health insurance plan ‘Health PowHER’ designed specifically for
women.
i. The plan aims to address the various needs of women across the different stages of their lives.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in March 2024?
A) SEBI expanded the framework of Qualified Stock Brokers (QSBs) to more stock brokers in
order to protect the interest of investors, building trust in the securities market, and
strengthening the compliance culture among stock brokers.
B) This information by SEBI is issued in exercise of its powers conferred under Section 11(1)
of Chapter IV of the SEBI Act, 1992, read with Regulation 30 of Chapter VII of SEBI (Stock
Brokers) Regulations, 1992.
C) SEBI has notified the SEBI (Index Providers) Regulations, 2024 mandating registration for
index providers managing important indices based on Indian-listed securities.

1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Explanation:
On March 11, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) expanded the framework of
Qualified Stock Brokers (QSBs) to more stock brokers in order to protect the interest of investors,
building trust in securities market, and strengthening the compliance culture among stock brokers
• This information by SEBI is issued in exercise of its powers conferred under Section 11(1) of
Chapter IV of the SEBI Act, 1992, read with Regulation 30 of Chapter VII of SEBI (Stock
Brokers) Regulations, 1992.
i. SEBI has notified the SEBI (Index Providers) Regulations, 2024 in exercise of the powers
conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 30 read with sub-section (2) of Section 11 and Section 12 of
the SEBI Act, 1992 (15 of 1992).
• Under this, SEBI has mandated registration for index providers managing important indices
based on Indian-listed securities. This promotes transparency in governing and
administering financial benchmarks in the securities market. Click here to read more
28. Name the bank that has recently (in March ‘24) partnered with the One97 Communications
Limited to settle Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions.
3) Bank of India
4) Bank of Baroda
Answer- 1) State Bank of India
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest public sector bank, has partnered with Noida (Uttar Pradesh)
based One97 Communications Limited to settle Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions
upon acquiring the third-party app provider (TPAP) licence.
• The other three TPAP partnerships are HDFC Bank Limited, Axis Bank Limited and YES Bank
Limited.
• The partnership aims to redirect Paytm Payments Bank (PPBL)’s handle “@paytm” to one of
the four banks for settlement.
29. In March 2024, L&T Finance Holdings Ltd. signed a loan agreement with Japan
International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for USD _________ to improve financial access in India's
lagging states.
1) 125 million
2) 110 million
3) 100 million
4) 130 million
5) 145 million


Explanation:
On March 12, 2024, a loan agreement ceremony was held between the L&T Finance Holdings Ltd.
(LTFH) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Mumbai, Maharashtra. This follows the
signing of a loan agreement in December 2023 by LTFH with JICA for up to USD 125 million to
improve financial access in India's lagging states.
• The project was arranged by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) who co-financed the funding
amount.
i. The lagging states include 10 states with poverty rates above 10% viz. Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh,
Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh (UP) and West Bengal (WB).
30. Name the bank that has recently (in March ‘24) launched ‘Vikas Spoorty’, a new loan
scheme to strengthen the rural credit delivery system.
1) Assam Gramin Vikash Bank
2) Madhya Pradesh Gramin Bank
3) Andhra Pradesh Grameena Vikas Bank
4) Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank
5) Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank
Answer- 5) Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank
Explanation:
Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB) has launched a new loan scheme called ‘Vikas Spoorty’ to
strengthen the rural credit delivery system and to motivate the common man to take up income-
generating activities on a smaller scale.
• The scheme was launched by Shreekanth M Bhandiwad, Chairman of KVGB in an event held in
Dharwad, Karnataka.
• Under this scheme, people may avail loans ranging from a minimum of Rs 50,000 to a
maximum of Rs 2 lakh.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in March 2024?
A) RBI barred Federal Bank and South Indian Bank from issuing co-branded credit cards to
new customers on account of regulatory deficiencies.
B) RBI has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 1.4 crore on Bank of India (BOI) for non-
compliance with certain regulatory norms.
C) RBI also imposed a penalty of Rs 29.55 lakh on Bank of Maharashtra for non-compliance
with certain directions on ‘RBI (Interest Rate on Deposits) Directions, 2016’.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 2) Only A & B
Explanation:
On March 12, 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) barred Federal Bank and South Indian Bank
from issuing co-branded credit cards to new customers on account of regulatory deficiencies.

• RBI in exercise of its powers conferred under the provisions of section 47 A (1) (c) read with
sections 46 (4) (i) and 51(1) of the Banking Regulation (BR) Act, 1949 and section 25(1)(iii)
read with section 23(4) of the Credit Information Companies/CIC (Regulation) Act, 2005 has
imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 1.4 crore on Bank of India (BOI) for non-compliance with
certain regulatory norms..
• RBI in exercise of powers vested in RBI conferred under the provisions of section 47A(1)(c)
read with section 46(4)(i) of the BR Act, 1949 also imposed a penalty of Rs 29.55 lakh on
Bandhan Bank Ltd (BDN) for non-compliance with certain directions on ‘RBI (Interest Rate
on Deposits) Directions, 2016’.
32. Which Institute has recently (in March ‘24) signed a multi-year MoU with the National
Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to conduct joint research on Blockchain and Artificial
Intelligence (AI) technology?
1) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras
2) Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore
3) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur
4) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee
5) Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune
Answer- 2) Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore
Explanation:
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has signed a multi-year Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Banglore (Bengaluru, Karnataka), to
conduct joint research on Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology.
• Under this partnership, NPCI–IISc Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Deep Tech Research &
Development will be established to foster innovation in these fields.
i. Tech Fini, a Mumbai-based Fintech firm specializing in payment infrastructure solutions, has
partnered with NPCI to offer Unified Payments Interface (UPI) 2.0 Acquiring and Issuing Switch
Solutions to its merchants.
33. Which organisation has recently (in March ‘24) signed USD 181 Million Loan Agreement
with the Ministry of Finance (MoF) for the ‘Ahmedabad Peri-urban Livability Improvement
Project’?
1) World Bank
3) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Answer- 5) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
On 13th March 2024, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a
loan agreement worth USD 181 Million for the ‘Ahmedabad Peri-urban Livability Improvement
Project’.
• The amount will be utilised to build quality infrastructure and services toward improving
urban livability and mobility in the peri-urban areas of Ahmedabad city in Gujarat. The total
finance of the program is USD 316.9 million.

34. Which country’s Fonepay Payment Service Ltd has recently (in March ‘24) partnered with
the NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), India to launch cross-border Unified Payments
Interface (UPI) transactions?
1) Myanmar
2) Sri Lanka
3) Nepal
4) Bhutan
5) Indonesia
Answer- 3) Nepal
Explanation:
NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), the international arm of National Payments Corporation of
India (NPCI), partnered with Fonepay Payment Service Ltd, Nepal’s largest payment network, to
launch cross-border Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions between India and Nepal.
• This initiative was unveiled at Global Fintech Fest 2023 in India in September 2023.
35. Who was recently (in March 2024) inducted as a member of the Committee of Advisors of
Abhyudaya Cooperative Bank Limited?
1) Devendara Kumar
2) Venkatesan Duraiswamy
3) Rajesh B. Paralkar
4) Krishna Kumar
5) Nityanand Prabhu
Answer-1) Devendara Kumar
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reconstituted a three-member Committee of Advisors of
Abhyudaya Cooperative Bank Limited by inducting Devendara Kumar in place of Mahendra
Chhajed after his resignation.
i. The ‘Committee of Advisors’ comprises of Devendra Kumar (former Chief-General Manager, State
Bank of India (SBI)), Venkatesh Hegde (former General Manager, SBI), and Suhas Gokhale (former
Managing Director, COSMOS Co-operative Bank).
36. Which company has recently (in March ‘24) signed an MoU with the Government of
Rajasthan to finance power & infrastructure projects worth Rs. 20,000 crore?
1) JSW Energy Limited
2) REC Limited
3) Reliance Power Limited
4) Tata Power Company Limited
5) Adani Energy Solutions Limited
Answer-2) REC Limited
Explanation:
REC Limited (formerly Rural Electrification Corporation Limited) has signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Rajasthan to finance power & infrastructure projects
worth Rs. 20,000 crore per annum for a period of six years, extending up to 2030.

i. In addition to the MoU with REC, the Rajasthan government also signed several agreements worth
Rs 1.6 lakh crore with a number of central public sector Undertakings (CPSUs) under the power
ministry and the coal ministry.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in March2024?
A) SEBI approved same day settlement (T+0) for 25 scrips with select brokers along measures
to bring flexibility for Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), and
Foreign Portfolio Investments (FPIs).
B) FPIs with over 50% of Indian equity in one group exempt from extra disclosures if holdings
in a listed company with no identified promoter stay below 3%.
C) There are relaxed timelines for FPIs’ material change disclosures; reactivation within 30
days of registration expiry or disposal within 180 days.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only C & A
5) Only C
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approved same day settlement (T+0) for 25
scrips with select brokers along measures to bring flexibility for Initial Public Offerings (IPOs),
Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), and Foreign Portfolio Investments (FPIs).
• It also endorsed a standardized approach for market rumor verification through an Industry
Standards Forum (ISF).
i. FPIs with over 50% of Indian equity in one group exempt from extra disclosures if holdings in a
listed company with no identified promoter stay below 3%.
ii. There are relaxed timelines for FPIs’ material change disclosures; reactivation within 30 days of
registration expiry or disposal within 180 days, with unsold securities transferred to escrow after
360 days.
38. Which of the following companies/credit cards have recently (in March ‘24) partnered with
Airtel Payments Bank Limited to develop the Airtel Payments Bank Smartwatch?
1) Nexxbase Marketing Private Limited (Noise)
2) Mastercard
3) Visa
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
Airtel Payments Bank Limited (APBL) has developed the Airtel Payments Bank Smartwatch in
partnership with Gurugram (Haryana) based Nexxbase Marketing Private Limited (Noise) and
Mastercard.
This smartwatch is equipped with Near Field Communication (NFC) technology powered by
Mastercard.

i.Upon linking the smartwatch with an Airtel Payments Bank account, a customer can make payments
between Rs 1 to Rs 25,000 per day in Point of Sale (POS) machines.
39. Which Country has recently (in March’ 24) signed USD 23.27 million Line of Credit (LOC)
Agreement with the Export-Import Bank of India (India Exim Bank) for the procurement of two
Dornier aircraft ?
1) Guyana
2) Paraguay
3) Venezuela
4) Peru
5) Bolivia
Answer- 1) Guyana
Explanation:
The government of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana has signed a USD 23.27 million Line of
Credit (LOC) Agreement with the Export-Import Bank of India (India Exim Bank) for the
procurement of two Dornier aircraft.
i. Under this LOC, Guyana will purchase two Dornier (Hindustan 228-201) transport aircraft from
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for USD 23.37 million.
ii. The acquisition of 2 aircraft under this agreement marks the largest investment in the
capitalisation of the force.
40. Which of the following statements is / are correct with respect to the recent step taken by
the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in March 2024?
A) RBI finalised the ‘Omnibus Framework for recognising Self-Regulatory Organisations (SRO)
for Regulated Entities (REs) of RBI’.
B)SROs have to submit an annual report to the RBI within 3 months of completion of the
accounting year.
C) SRO, which will be structured as a not-for-profit company registered under Section 8 of the
Companies Act, 2013, will also submit periodic/ ad hoc returns as may be prescribed by RBI.
1) All A, B & C
2) Both A & B
3) Both B & C
4) Both A & C
5) Only C
Explanation:
On March 21, 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) finalized the ‘Omnibus Framework for
recognising Self-Regulatory Organisations (SRO) for Regulated Entities (REs) of RBI’.
• The framework sets general standards like objectives, responsibilities, eligibility, governance,
and application procedures for all recognized SROs by RBI.
• SROs have to submit an annual report to the RBI within 3 months of completion of the
accounting year.
• The SRO, which will be structured as a not-for-profit company registered under Section 8 of
the Companies Act, 2013, will also submit periodic/ ad hoc returns as may be prescribed by
RBI.

i. In response to a request from the Government of India (GoI), the RBI will keep all branches of banks
handling government transactions open on March 31, 2024 (Sunday) to ensure all transactions for the
fiscal year 2023-2024 (FY24) are accounted for. Click here to read more.
41. Which Bank has recently (in March’ 24) announced a USD 250 million lending commitment
for new-age startups and new economy companies ?
1) Standard Chartered Bank India
2) DBS Bank India
3) HSBC India
4) CSB Bank India
5) Citibank India
Answer- 2) DBS Bank India
Explanation:
DBS Bank India Limited announced a USD 250 million lending commitment for new-age startups
and new economy companies, focusing on enterprises redefining industry standards through
emerging technologies and innovative solutions.
42. Which credit card provider has recently (in March’ 24) collaborated with Titan Company
Limited and Payment Services Ltd to introduce co-branded Cards?
1) Mastercard
2) SBI Card
3) American Express
4) HDFC Card
5) ICICI Card
Answer- 2) SBI Card
Explanation:
SBI Card and Payment Services Ltd (SBI Card) has collaborated with Titan Company Limited to
introduce co-branded ‘Titan SBI Card’ offering exclusive benefits such as cashbacks, Titan gift
vouchers, and Reward Points, totaling over Rs 2 lakh per annum.
• Cardholders enjoy 5% cashback on purchases from Mia, Caratlane, and Zoya, and receive Titan
gift vouchers worth 3% of spend at Tanishq stores.
43. In March 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a monetary penalty of Rs ___________
on Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited and Rs 63.6 lakh on ______________ (Bank) for non-
compliance with certain directions issued by RBI.
1) 1.75 crore; DCB Bank Limited
2) 1.31 crore; Kotak Mahindra Bank
3) 1.75 crore; Karur Vysya Bank
4) 1.31 crore; DCB Bank Limited
5) 2.10 crore; Kotak Mahindra Bank
Answer- 4) 1.31 crore; DCB Bank Limited
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed monetary penalties on Tamilnad Mercantile Bank
Limited(TMB) and DCB Bank Limited for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI.

i.RBI has imposed a penalty of Rs 1.31 crore on TMB for non-compliance with RBI directions
on ‘Interest Rate on Advances’ and ‘Central Repository of Information on Large Credits (CRILC) –
Revision in Reporting’.
ii.RBI has imposed a penalty of Rs 63.6 lakh on DCB Bank for non-compliance with RBI directions on
‘Interest Rate on Advances’.
44. Which Bank has recently (in March’ 24) introduced the scheme Jewel Loan Suvidha to serve
the unique needs of housing loan borrowers?
1) Indian Overseas Bank
2) Bank of Baroda
4) UCO Bank
5) IDBI Bank
Answer- 1) Indian Overseas Bank
Explanation:
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has launched 2 new jewel loan products:
i.IOB Gold Powered Card to provide borrowers with instant access to a card linked directly to their
jewel loan overdraft accounts, and
ii.Jewel Loan Suvidha, to serve the unique needs of housing loan borrowers, not only from IOB but
also from other Financial Institutions (FIs).
45. Which Bank along with National Payment Corporation of India(NPCI) has recently (in
March’ 24 ) launched a Rupay Smart Key Chain – ‘FlashPay’ for contactless National Common
Mobility Cards?
1) RBL Bank
2) Federal Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 2) Federal Bank
Explanation:
The Federal Bank and National Payment Corporation of India(NPCI), launched a Rupay Smart Key
Chain – ‘FlashPay’ for Contactless National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) payments at enabled
metro stations and Point Of Sale (POS) terminals.
46. Which bank has recently (in March '24) introduced digital opening of United States dollar
Fixed Deposits (FD) for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) customers at Gujarat International Finance
Tec (GIFT) City in Gandhinagar, Gujarat?
1) HDFC Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) RBL Bank
5) Federal Bank
Answer- 3) Axis Bank

Explanation:
On March 26, 2024, Axis Bank has introduced digital opening of US (United States) dollar Fixed
Deposits (FD) for NRI (Non-Resident Indian) customers at its International Financial Services
Centre/IFSC Banking Unit (IBU) in Gujarat International Finance Tec (GIFT) City in Gandhinagar,
Gujarat.
i. With this, Axis Bank becomes the first bank to offer digitization of GIFT City Deposits.
ii. Customers can conveniently manage their FD digitally and enjoy flexible investment tenures
ranging from seven days to ten years.
47. Which Bank /Organisation has recently (in March’ 24) signed a pact with the NTPC Limited
for sourcing foreign currency loans of USD 200 million?
3) World Bank
4) Japan Bank for International Cooperation
Answer- 4) Japan Bank for International Cooperation
Explanation:
The NTPC Limited (formerly known as National Thermal Power Corporation) has inked a pact with
Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) for sourcing foreign currency loans of USD 200
million (Japanese Yen (JPY) 30 billion or around Rs 1,650 crore).
• JBIC will provide 60% of the facility amount and the balance amount will be provided by other
commercial banks under JBIC guarantee
i. Agreements signed for JPY 15 billion loans each for NTPC Ltd and NTPC Renewables Energy Ltd
(NREL).
• Of the 30 billion, the JBIC’s portion is only JPY 9 billion each.
48. Which company has recently (in March’ 24) introduced a first-of-its-kind Down Payment EMI
(Equated Monthly Instalment) solution for online retail?
1) Razorpay Software Ltd
2) PhonePe Ltd
3) Paytm Mobile Solution Private Ltd
4) Easebuzz Private Ltd
5) PayU Payments Private Ltd
Answer- 5) PayU Payments Private Ltd
Explanation:
PayU Payments Private Limited(PayU), a leading payments solution provider in India, introduced a
first-of-its-kind Down Payment EMI (Equated Monthly Instalment) solution for online retail.
i. This replicates the flexibility and convenience of down payment options available in offline EMIs.
49. Name the company that has recently (in March’ 24) signed a co-lending partnership with
Tata Capital Housing Finance Limited (TCHFL) to provide loans to economically weaker
sections?
1) Star Housing Finance Limited
2) Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited

3) Religare Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited

4) Sahara Housingfina Corporation Limited
5) IIFL Home Finance Limited
Answer- 1) Star Housing Finance Limited
Explanation:
Star Housing Finance Limited (Star HFL) has signed a co-lending partnership with Tata Capital
Housing Finance Limited (TCHFL) to provide loans to economically weaker sections (EWS) and
low-income groups (LIG) at more affordable rates.
• The partnerships aim to serve consumers across different geographies by offering diverse
origination capacities and levels of franchise to the borrower base.
50. Which of the following statements is/are “correct” with respect to the approval of
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) in March 2024?
A) IRDAI has approved eight principle-based consolidated regulations during its 125th
Authority meeting held in Hyderabad, Telangana.
B) The 8 regulations include IRDAI (Rural, Social Sector and Motor Third Party Obligations)
Regulations, 2024 merges two regulations concerning insurers’ minimum business
commitments in rural, social sector, & motor third-party sectors under the Insurance Act,
1938.
C) The IRDAI (Bima Sugam – Insurance Electronic Marketplace) Regulations, 2024 aims to
establish a Digital Public Infrastructure named Bima Sugam towards universalization and
democratisation of insurance as well as empowering and safeguarding policyholders’ interests.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only B
Explanation:
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has approved eight
principle-based consolidated regulations during its 125th Authority meeting held on 19th March
2024, at IRDAI headquarters in Hyderabad, Telangana.
i. IRDAI (Rural, Social Sector and Motor Third Party Obligations) Regulations, 2024 merges two
regulations concerning insurers’ minimum business commitments in rural, social sector, and motor
third-party sectors under the Insurance Act, 1938.
ii.The IRDAI (Bima Sugam – Insurance Electronic Marketplace) Regulations, 2024, aims to establish a
Digital Public Infrastructure named Bima Sugam towards universalization and democratisation of
insurance as well as empowering and safeguarding policyholders’ interests.
iii. During the meeting, IRDAI also granted certificate of registration (CoR) to a new health insurer,
Galaxy Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited to carry out health insurance business in
India. Click here to read more.

51. In March 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) instructed the
Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) to halt inflows into overseas exchange traded
funds from _____________
1) 1st July 2024
2) 1st June 2024
3) 1st May 2024
4) 1st April 2024
5) 1st August 2024
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has instructed the Association of Mutual
Funds in India (AMFI) to halt inflows into overseas exchange traded funds (ETFs) from April 1,
2024.
i. This decision comes as the current limit of USD 1 billion, set by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), is
nearing exhaustion.
52. In March 2024, Aditya Birla Housing Finance Limited (ABHFL) launched a unified digital
lending platform called ‘ABHFL-Finverse’ for its home loan customers.
‘ABHFL-Finverse’ has been co-created in association with _________(company).
1) Zoho Corporation
2) Infosys Technologies
3) L&T Technology Services
4) HCL Technologies
5) Tata Consultancy Services
Answer- 5) Tata Consultancy Services
Explanation:
Aditya Birla Housing Finance Limited (ABHFL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital
Limited, has launched a unified digital lending platform called ‘ABHFL-Finverse’ for its home loan
customers.
• It will offer customers a seamless experience, a quick turnaround of loan applications, real-
time updates, and greater transparency of loan status.
i.The ABHFL-Finverse platform has been co-created in association with Tata Consultancy Services
(TCS).
53. Which of the following companies was/were recently (in March’ 24) retained the Domestic
Systemically Important Insurers (D-SIIs) status by the Insurance Regulator and Development
Authority of India (IRDAI)?
1) General Insurance Corporation of India Limited
2) Life Insurance Corporation of India
3) New India Assurance
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3

Explanation:
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) retained the Domestic
Systemically Important Insurers (D-SIIs) status for Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC),
General Insurance Corporation of India Limited (GIC Re) and the New India Assurance Company
Limited.
i. This means these public sector insurance companies will continue to be identified as D-SIIs, as in
the 2022-23 list of D-SIIs.
54. Name the regulatory body that has recently (in March ‘24) modified the norms to the
investment by regulated entities (REs) in the Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs).
1) Securities and Exchange Board of India
2) Association of Mutual Funds in India
3) Reserve Bank of India
5) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
Answer- 3) Reserve Bank of India
Explanation:
On March 27, 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a directive to address the regulatory
concerns related to the investment by regulated entities (REs) in the Alternative Investment Funds
(AIFs).
• The instructions were issued in exercise of its powers conferred by Sections 21 and 35A of
the Banking Regulation (BR) Act, 1949 read with Section 56 of the Act ibid; Chapter IIIB of
the RBI Act, 1934 and Sections 30A, 32 and 33 of the National Housing Bank (NHB Act, 1987).
i. According to the new directive, downstream investments for Regulated Entities (REs) should
exclude equity shares of the debtor company but include other investments, including hybrid
instruments.
ii. Offline point-of-sales(PoS) deploying company Innoviti Payments and payment gateway
Vegaah, which is run by Concerto Software and Systems, have secured the online payment aggregator
(PA) licence from RBI. Click here to read more
55. In March 2024, India released the 2nd tranche of Rs 500 crore to ___________ (country) for the
GyalSung Infrastructure Project.
1) Nepal
2) Sri Lanka
3) Bangladesh
4) Myanmar
5) Bhutan
Answer- 5) Bhutan
Explanation:
On 26th March 2024, India released the 2nd tranche of Rs 500 Crore for the development of
infrastructure related to GyalSung Project to Bhutan.
• Sudhakar Dalela, Indian Ambassador to Bhutan handed over the tranche to Lyonpo D.N.
Dhungyel, Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Bhutan.
ii.The MoU laid down the framework for the disbursal of Rs 1,500 Crore as concessionary financing to
the Royal Government of Bhutan.

iii. The 1st tranche of Rs 500 Crore was released on 28th January, 2024.
• Till Now, Government of India(GoI) has released Rs 1000 Crore to Government of Bhutan.
56. In March 2024, the Government of India (GoI) updated the list of banks authorized by the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to import gold and silver during the Financial year 2024-2025
(FY25).
Which of the following banks were permitted to import only gold?
3) Indian Overseas Bank
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) updated the list of banks authorized by the Reserve Bank of
India(RBI) to import gold and silver during the Financial year 2024-2025 (FY25).
i. As per the list, RBI has authorised 11 banks to import Gold and Silver and 3 banks to import only
gold with effect from 1st April 2024.
ii. The authorisation will be valid up to 31st March 2025.
iii. List of Banks authorised to import only Gold: Indian Overseas Bank(IOB); Punjab National
Bank(PNB); and Union Bank of India(UBI). Click here to read more.
57. Which Bank has recently (in March’ 24) acquired the co-branding rights in Delhi Metro
stations-Rajouri Garden, South Extension, and Inderlok?
3) Indian Overseas bank
5) Bank of Baroda
Explanation:
Bank of Baroda (BoB), an Indian public sector bank (PSB), has acquired the co-branding rights for
three Delhi Metro stations namely, Rajouri Garden, South Extension, and Inderlok.
i. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has awarded the naming rights to the BoB for a period of 10
years, starting from 2024. Click here to read more.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in March 2024?
A) SEBI launched the beta version of T+0 rolling settlement cycle (same-day transaction
settlement) on an optional basis in addition to the existing T+1 settlement cycle in the equity
cash market.
B) T+0 Trade Settlement Cycle allows same-day settlement of stock trades, instead of one-day
settlement period (T+1).
C) The beta version of the T+0 settlement was introduced for a limited set of 25 scrips and with
a limited number of brokers.

1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) launched the beta version of T+0 rolling settlement
cycle (same-day transaction settlement) on an optional basis in addition to the existing T+1
settlement cycle in the equity cash market.
• The provisions of T+0 came into effect from March 28, 2024.
i. About T+0 Trade Settlement Cycle:
• This allows same-day settlement of stock trades, instead of one-day settlement period (T+1)
i.e. waiting for a day for the trade to settle and funds/stocks to be delivered.
• The beta version of the T+0 settlement was introduced for a limited set of 25 scrips and with a
limited number of brokers.
ii. The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has approved a reduction of overall transaction charges
across cash equity and equity derivatives segments by 1% starting April 1, 2024.
59. As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) latest data released in March 2024, the total number
of credit cards issued by banks in India surpassed the 100 million mark in February 2024.
Which bank leads in the number of credit card issuances with 20.40 million credit cards in
circulation?
1) HDFC Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) YES Bank
Answer- 1) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) latest data, the total number of credit cards issued by banks
in India breached the 100 million mark in February 2024.
• Data revealed that till February 2024, the total number of credit cards in circulation was 100.6
million. Whereas, In February 2023, the total number of credit cards in circulation stood at
99.5 million.
i. HDFC Bank, the largest private bank in India, leads in the number of credit card issuances with
20.40 million credit cards in circulation, followed by SBI (State Bank of India) with 18.75 million
credit cards, ICICI Bank with 16.84 million, and Axis Bank with 13.90 million cards.
60. The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) mandated two-factor
Aadhaar authentication for accessing the Central Record keeping Agency (CRA) system, which
will be effective from _____________.
1) 1st July 2024
2) 1st June 2024
3) 1st May 2024

4) 1st April 2024

5) 1st August 2024
Explanation:
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) in its Digital Safety Practices for
Government Nodal Offices Under NPS Architecture Advisory, 2024, has mandated two-factor Aadhaar
authentication for accessing the Central Record keeping Agency (CRA) system, enhancing security for
National Pension System (NPS) transactions.
• Effective from April 1, 2024 about 1,600 government offices will implement two-factor
Aadhaar authentication for accessing the CRA system.
61. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has mandated that all
insurance policies should be issued in electronic form with effect from ________________
1) 1st August 2024
2) 1st July 2024
3) 1st April 2024
4) 1st June 2024
5) 1st May 2024
Explanation:
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has mandated that all insurance
policies should be issued in electronic form with effect from 1st April 2024. This is similar to how
investors hold shares in a demat account.
• The process of acquiring and managing insurance policies electronically is known as “e-
insurance”.
• The insurance plans of an individual will be collectively recorded in his e-Insurance Account
(eIA).
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS

1. Which company has recently (in Feb ‘24) signed a Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) with
Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MAHAGENCO) to develop Gigawatt
(GW)-scale Renewable Energy Parks in Maharashtra in a phased manner?
1) NTPC Green Energy Limited
2) Adani Green Energy Limited
3) Tata Power Limited
4) Suzlon Energy Limited
5) ReNew Power Private Limited
Answer- 1) NTPC Green Energy Limited
Explanation:
NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) and Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited
(MAHAGENCO) have signed a Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) to develop Gigawatt (GW)-scale
Renewable Energy Parks in Maharashtra in a phased manner.

i. The agreement is in alignment with the green energy objectives of NTPC which aims to attain 60 GW
of renewable energy capacity by the year 2032.
2. Which company has recently (in Feb ‘24) signed a joint venture agreement (JVA) with the
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) to establish an ammonium nitrate plant in Odisha?
1) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
3) Indian Oil Corporation
4) Oil India Limited
5) Bharat Petroleum Limited
Answer- 2) Coal India Limited
Explanation:
On 28th February 2024, Coal India Limited (CIL) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) signed
a joint venture agreement (JVA) to establish an ammonium nitrate plant in the Lakhanpur area of
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (one of the subsidiaries of CIL), Odisha.
i. The plant will produce about 6.60 Lakh tons of ammonium nitrate annually through the surface coal
gasification (SCG) technology route.
ii. For this purpose, CIL will supply 1.3 million tonnes (mts) of coal and BHEL will provide
indigenously developed pressurised fluidized bed gasification (PFBG) technology.
3. According to the Quarterly Estimates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for October-
December quarter of FY24 (Q3FY24) released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) in
February 2024, India’s GDP grew at __________ in Q3FY24.
1) 8.0%
2) 7.6%
3) 7.9%
4) 8.4%
5) 8.2%
Answer- 4) 8.4%
Explanation:
The National Statistical Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
(MoSPI) released the Second Advance Estimates (SAE) of National Income, Financial Year 2023-24
(FY24); Quarterly Estimates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for October-December quarter of FY24
(Q3FY24).
• Real GDP in Q3FY24 is estimated at Rs 43.72 lakh crore, against Rs 40.35 lakh crore in Q3 of
FY23, showing a growth rate of 8.4%.
• The growth in real GDP during FY24 is estimated at 7.6% as compared to 7% in FY23.
4. According to the ‘Ecowrap‘ report by the State Bank of India (SBI) released in March 2024,
the GDP growth for Financial Year 2023-24 (FY24) is likely to be within striking distance
of ___________.
1) 8.5%
2) 8.2%
3) 8%
4) 8.4%

5) 8.1%
Answer- 3) 8%
Explanation:
On March 1, 2024, according to the ‘Ecowrap‘ report by the State Bank of India (SBI), the GDP
growth for Financial Year 2023-24 (FY24) is likely to be within striking distance of 8%.
• The Indian Economy grew 8.4% in Q3FY24.
i. The buoyancy in indirect tax mop-up (32 per cent year-on-year growth), gap between Gross
Domestic Product (GDP) and Gross Value Added (GVA) growth widened.
5. Which company has recently (in March ‘24) signed an MoU with the Centre for Development
of Telematics (C-DOT) to encourage innovation in India?
1) Cisco Systems, Inc.
2) Qualcomm Technologies Inc.
3) Deloitte Consulting LLP
4) Kforce Limited
5) Cognizant
Answer- 2) Qualcomm Technologies Inc.
Explanation:
Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) and Qualcomm Technologies Inc., a subsidiary of
Qualcomm Incorporated, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to encourage innovation in
India and support India-based developers and start-ups working on innovative products and use
cases.
• The MoU was signed at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 held in Barcelona, Spain.
i. As per the MoU, Qualcomm will provide foundational chip technologies and domain experts to
Indian startups, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and academia.
6. According to the report “Global Macro Outlook 2024” released by March 2024, India’s Gross
Domestic Product (GDP) projections has been raised to ___________for 2024.
1) 6.2%
2) 7.8%
3) 6.8%
4) 7.0%
5) 6.5%
Answer- 3) 6.8%
Explanation:
According to Global credit rating agency Moody’s report “Global Macro Outlook 2024”, India’s Gross
Domestic Product (GDP) projections for 2024 has been raised to 6.8% from 6.1% earlier.
• For 2025, India’s GDP growth is estimated at 6.4%.
7. Which company has recently (in March ‘24) signed a joint venture agreement (JVA) with
Uttar Pradesh (UP) Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL) for the development of
renewable power parks and projects in UP?
1) NTPC Green Energy Limited
2) Adani Green Energy Limited
3) Tata Power Limited

4) Suzlon Energy Limited

5) ReNew Power Private Limited
Answer- 1) NTPC Green Energy Limited
Explanation:
NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) has signed a joint venture agreement (JVA) with Lucknow, Uttar
Pradesh (UP) based UP Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL) for the development of
renewable power parks and projects in UP.
i. The renewable energy (RE) power generated from the proposed joint venture company (JVC) will
meet the Renewable Generation Obligation (RGO) of UPRVUNL.
8. According to the data released by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
(DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) in March 2024, Foreign direct Investment
(FDI) inflows in India decreased by _______ to USD 32.03 billion in April-December 2023.
1) 18%
2) 13%
3) 10%
4) 15%
5) 9%
Answer- 2) 13%
Explanation:
According to the data by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry
of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in India decreased by
13% to USD 32.03 billion in April-December 2023.
• This is attributed by lower investments in sectors like computer hardware and software,
telecom, auto, and pharma.
i. FDI inflows were USD 36.74 billion during April to December 2022.
9. Which company has recently (in March ‘24) partnered with the Sri Lanka-based Elephant
House to manufacture, market, distribute and sell beverages?
1) ITC Ltd
2) Reliance Consumer Products Ltd
3) Hindustan Unilever Ltd
4) Dabur Ltd
5) Britannia Industries Ltd
Answer- 2) Reliance Consumer Products Ltd
Explanation:
Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL) has partnered with Sri Lanka-based Elephant House
to manufacture, market, distribute and sell beverages under the Elephant House brand across India.
i. Through the collaboration, RCPL will strengthen their beverage portfolio, which already includes
brands like Campa, Sosyo, and Raskik.
ii. The collaboration also offers Indian consumers great choices and value propositions through
quality products.

10. According to the CRISIL’s India Outlook 2024 Report released in March 2024, India’s real
GDP growth will likely moderate to ________ in fiscal 2025.
1) 6.5%
2) 6.8%
3) 6.2%
4) 6.0%
5) 6.3%
Answer- 2) 6.8%
Explanation:
According to CRISIL’s India Outlook 2024 Report titled “Growth Marathon – Emerging Sectors,
investments, efficiency gains priming India’s medium term pace (March 2024)”, India’s real GDP
growth will likely moderate to 6.8% in fiscal 2025. This follows the 7.6% expansion in FY24.
ii. The report noted that interest rates and lower fiscal impulses will temper demand and bring down
the growth to 6.8% from 7.6% estimated in FY24.
11. In March 2024, Fitch Rating increased its forecast for India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
growth to __________ from 6.5% for the fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25) .
1) 7%
2) 6.8%
3) 6.7%
4) 6.9%
5) 7.2%
Answer- 1) 7%
Explanation:
Fitch Rating, an international credit rating agency, has increased its forecast for India’s Gross
Domestic Product (GDP) growth by 0.5% points to 7% for the fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25) from its
prior prediction of 6.5% due to improving domestic demand and increasing investments.
• For FY24, India’s GDP growth is estimated at 7.8% and the growth rate is projected to be 6.5%
for FY26.
• Fitch predicts that the headline Inflation rate will be at 4% by the end of FY25 and the value
will remain almost unchanged in FY26.
12. Which company has recently (in March’ 24) become India’s Second Unicorn of 2024?
1) Uncat
2) Perfios
3) Buxfer
4) Miquido
5) Krutrim
Answer-2) Perfios
Explanation:
Fintech-focussed Software as a Service (SaaS) firm Perfios has become the second unicorn of 2024
after it secured a USD 80 million fund from Teachers’ Venture Growth (TVG).
• AI startup Krutrim was India’s first Unicorn of 2024.

13. Which company has recently (in March’ 24) signed a MoU with REC Power Development
and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) to develop Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Projects across
India?
1) THDC India Limited
2) Power System Operation Corporation Limited
3) Power Grid Corporation of India
5) Power Finance Corporation
Answer- 4) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
Explanation:
On 15th March 2024, REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) and Bharat
Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop
Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Projects across India.
Aim: To contribute to the clean energy targets of the nation, through a dedicated Special Purpose
Vehicle (SPV).
14. Name the Indian Securities and commodity exchanges company that has recently (in March
‘24) signed an MoU with Jakarta Futures Exchange (JFX) for Knowledge Sharing and Regional
Development.
1) BSE Limited
2) Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited
3) National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange
4) National Multi Commodity Exchange
5) Indian Commodity Exchange
Answer- 2) Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited
Explanation:
The Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited (MCX), and Jakarta Futures Exchange (JFX)
entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster collaboration in key areas such as
knowledge sharing, research, education, training, awareness creation, and market development
initiatives.
• MCX and JFX formalised the MoU on 26 February 2024, at MCX headquarters in Mumbai,
Maharashtra.
15. According to ‘Global economic outlook: March 2024’ released by S&P Global Market
Intelligence, India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is revised to _____ for the fiscal year 2024-25
(FY25).
1) 10.11%
2) 9%
3) 7.8%
4) 7%
5) 6.8%
Answer- 5) 6.8%
Explanation:
According to ‘Global economic outlook: March 2024’ released by S&P Global Market Intelligence
India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecast is revised to 6.8% for the fiscal year 2024-25

(FY25) from its prior prediction of 6.5% due to strong growth momentum and improving global
prospects.
i.For FY24, India’s GDP growth is revised to 7.3% from 6.9%
ii.The Indian economy is likely to grow 6.1% in FY26 and 6.2% in FY27.
16. Name the company that has recently (in March’ 24) signed a joint venture with M G Motor
India Private Limited with the investment of USD 750 million.
1) Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd
2) Eicher Motors Ltd
3) Maruti Suzuki India Ltd
4) JSW Group
5) Tata Motors Ltd
Answer- 4) JSW Group
Explanation:
The new Joint Venture (JV) company ‘JSW MG Motor India Pvt Ltd’ was launched in collaboration
between JSW Group and M G Motor India Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Shanghai(China) based SAIC Motor.
i. It also plans to invest USD 750 million (about Rs 5,000 crore) to produce 300,000 units a year.
ii. JSW will own 35% of the stakes in the JV, while Everstone, a few dealers, and employees will own
around 16%, bringing Indian investors’ total stake to 51%.
17. According to the Monthly Economic Review report for February 2024 released by the
Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) and the Ministry of Finance, India’s growth is expected
to be between ___________ in the Financial Year 2024–2025 (FY25).
1) 6.5% and 7%
2) 6.4% and 7.5%
3) 6.6 and 7%
4) 6.9% and 7.6%
5) 7% and 7.3%
Answer- 1) 6.5% and 7%
Explanation:
The Monthly Economic Review report for February 2024, released by the Department of
Economic Affairs (DEA) and the Ministry of Finance, mentioned that various agencies have
expected India’s growth to be between 6.5% and 7% in the Financial Year 2024–2025 (FY25).
18. In March 2024, UBS Securities India Private Limited projected India’s Gross Domestic
Product (GDP) to grow at ________ in fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25).
1) 6.9%
2) 7.2%
3) 7.3%
4) 7%
5) 7.1%
Answer- 4) 7%

Explanation:
According to UBS Securities India Private Limited, India’s Gross domestic product (GDP) growth is
predicted to slow down from the projected 7.6% in FY24 to 7% in fiscal year 2024-25(FY25).
i. India’s GDP growth in FY 2025-26 is expected to ease further to 6.8%.
19. According to the Preliminary data on India’s Balance of Payments (BoP) for Third Quarter
Financial year 2024 (Q3FY24) released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in March 2024, what
was the current account deficit of India for Q3FY24?
1) USD 9.5 billion
2) USD 10.5 billion
3) USD 11.7 billion
4) USD 8.6 billion
5) USD 9.0 billion
Answer- 2) USD 10.5 billion
Explanation:
On March 26, 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Preliminary data on India’s
Balance of Payments (BoP) for October-December 2023-24 i.e. Q3FY24. As per it, India’s Current
Account Deficit (CAD) for Q3FY24 showed a deficit of USD 10.5 billion which is 1.2% of GDP (Gross
Domestic Product).
i. It is lower than Q2FY24’s USD 11.4 billion (1.3% of GDP) and Q3FY23’s USD 16.8 billion (2.0% of
GDP).
20.In March 2024, Morgan Stanley increased India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecast for
FY 24-25 to _____ from 6.5%.
1) 6.8%
2) 7.5%
3) 6.7%
4) 8%
5) 8.5%
Answer- 1) 6.8%
Explanation:
Brokerage Firm Morgan Stanley in its report titled ‘Building Stronger Recovery’ has increased
India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecast for FY24-25 to 6.8% from 6.5% estimated earlier
amid continued traction in industrial and capex activity.
i. For Calendar Year (CY) 2024 Indian economy will grow at 6.8% as compared to 6.4%.
ii. For FY24, India’s GDP growth will be at 7.9%, and for Q4FY24 (January- March) GDP growth is at
7% with gross value-added Growth of 6.7%.
21. According to data from the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), Department of
Expenditure (DoE) released in March 2024, the Indian government’s fiscal deficit widened to
Rs ____________ in April 2023-February 2024.
1) 15.01 lakh crore
2) 13.0 lakh crore
3) 16.9 lakh crore
4) 12.12 lakh crore

5) 20.20 lakh crore

Answer- 1) Rs 15.01 lakh crore
Explanation:
According to data from the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), Department of Expenditure (DoE),
Ministry of Finance, the Indian government’s fiscal deficit widened in April 2023-February 2024
to Rs 15.01 lakh crore from Rs 11.03 lakh crore in April 2023-January 2024.
i.The fiscal deficit for April 2023-February 2024 accounts for 86.5% of the revised estimate of Rs
17.35 lakh crore.
ii.The fiscal deficit in April-February 2023 stood at Rs 14.53-lakh crore which was 82.8% of revised
estimate.
22. Name the company that has recently (in March’ 24) collaborated with Italy’s MAE S.p.A. to
set up a carbon fibre plant of 35000 Metric Tonnes (MT) annual capacity with an investment of
Rs 27,000 crore.
1) Virgo Group
2) Aludecor Lamination Private Limited
3) Jindal Advanced Materials Private Limited
4) Euro Panel Products Limited
5) Wonder ALU Board Overseas Limited
Answer- 3) Jindal Advanced Materials Private Limited
Explanation:
Jindal Advanced Materials Private Limited (JAM) has collaborated with MAE S.p.A., an Italy-based
chemical fibre manufacturer, to set up a carbon fibre plant of 35000 Metric Tonnes (MT) annual
capacity with an investment of Rs 27,000 crore.
i. JAM has signed the project framework agreement with MAE S.p.A. at JEC World 2024 held in
Paris(France), the largest global industry show for composite materials.
ii. JAM plans to produce low-tow to high-tow carbon fibres and aims to expand production to 10,000
MT by 2027.
23. Which company has recently (in March’ 24) signed an agreement with Singapore’s GIC
Private Limited to develop and operate power transmission projects in India?
1) Sterlite Power Transmission Limited
2) Adani Energy Solutions Limited
3) Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
Answer- 1) Sterlite Power Transmission Limited
Explanation:
Sterlite Power Transmission Ltd (SPTL), a part of the Vedanta Group, and Singapore’s GIC Private
Limited has signed a definitive agreement to set-up a new platform to develop and operate power
transmission projects in India.
i.This Joint Venture (JV) platform will target the new opportunities emerging from the need for over
USD 13.0 billion of Capital expenditures announced by the Government of India.
ii.Sterlite Power will own the majority stake of 51% and GIC will own the remaining 49% stake.

24. According to the analysis of the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) of India
released in March 2024, Which of the following countries are among the top importers of
Indian Engineering Goods?
1) Russia
2) United Arab Emirates
3) Saudi Arabia
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
According to the analysis of the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) of India, the premier
trade and investment promotion organisation in India, India's engineering goods exports surged
during April-February 2023-24.
i. Russia, The United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Saudi Arabia are among the top importers of Indian
Engineering Goods .
• Despite an overall decline in exports, the engineering segment experienced a modest growth
(Year-on-Year/Y-o-Y) of 1.23%, amounting to USD 98.03 billion.
25. Which company has recently (in March ‘24) emerged as the first company in India to obtain
the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Performance Standard V3 Certification?
1) India Foils Limited
2) National Aluminium Company Limited
3) Hindalco Industries Limited
4) Bharat Aluminium Company Limited
5) Hindustan Zinc Limited
Answer- 4) Bharat Aluminium Company Limited
Explanation:
The Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO), a unit of Vedanta Aluminium, has emerged as the
first company in India to obtain the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI)Performance Standard
V3 Certification for the production and distribution of a broad range of primary aluminium products
at its Korba facility, Chhattisgarh.
MoU’s AND AGREEMENTS

1. Which regulatory body/Government agency has recently (in Feb ‘24) signed an MoU with the
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana -National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) to support
rural women Self-Help Groups (SHGs)?
1) NITI Aayog
4) Small Industries Development Bank of India
Answer- 2) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development

Explanation:
On 27th February 2024, The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana -National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), under the Ministry of
Rural Development(MoRD), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at bolstering
rural women Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
i. Under this MoU, NABARD and NRLM will empower the Women SHGs through capacity building,
marketing support, and financial inclusion initiatives. The MoU covers a period of 3 years.
ii. The MoU aligns NABARD’s role as an enabler and facilitator in the SHG ecosystem with NRLM’s goal
of promoting women-led development in rural areas.
2. Which of the following companies have recently (in March ‘24) signed a MoU with the
Ministry of Defence (MoD) for indigenous development of Advanced Fuelling and Control
System for Engines for heavy duty applications?
1) Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited
2) BEML Limited
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
On 4th March 2024, The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a tripartite Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with BEML Limited, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Mishra Dhatu
Nigam Limited (MIDHANI) for indigenous development of Advanced Fuelling and Control System for
Engines for heavy duty applications.
• The collaboration aims to develop indigenous capabilities to design, test, and manufacture an
Advanced Fuelling and Control System.
3. In March 2024, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with an Indian firm to
upgrade the simulators of _________ aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
1) Ilyushin Il-78
2) Mikoyan MiG-29
3) Sukhoi Su-30 MKI
4) LCA Tejas Mk-1A
5) Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
Answer- 3) Sukhoi Su-30 MKI
Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with an Indian firm to upgrade the simulators of
Sukhoi Su-30 MKI aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
• This upgrade led by Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) will incorporate all
indigenous weapons and capabilities. This will enhance the operational training for IAF pilots.
i. The Sukhoi Su-30MKI is a multi-role combat fighter aircraft jointly developed by the Moscow
(Russia) based Sukhoi Design Bureau and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for IAF.

4. In March 2024, National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and
Programme Implementation (MoSPI) have signed an MoU with Indian Space Research
Organization (ISRO)’s National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) to facilitate Urban ________ Survey
(UFS) in a digital mode.
1) Frame
2) Field
3) Fund
4) Farm
5) Family
Answer- 1) Frame
Explanation:
Field Operations Division (FOD) of National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) under the Ministry of
Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) with National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) under the Indian Space Research Organization
(ISRO) to facilitate Urban Frame Survey (UFS) in a digital mode.
• The state-of-the-art Geo ICT(Information Communication Technology) tools and techniques
using Bhuvan Platform will be used for UFS.
i. The survey was conducted once every five years to prepare and maintain a frame of compact urban
geographical units, which will be the sampling frame for NSSO large-scale socio-economic surveys.
5. Which company has recently (in March ‘24) signed a 5 year MoU with the National Highways
Authority of India (NHAI) to strengthen the Incident Management System (IMS) on the National
Highways (NHs)?
1) Fortis Healthcare Limited
2) HLL Lifecare Limited
3) Max Healthcare Limited
4) Omega Healthcare Limited
5) Jorie Healthcare Limited
Answer- 2) HLL Lifecare Limited
Explanation:
On March 8, 2024, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has signed a 5-year
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HLL Lifecare Limited to provide immediate assistance
to accidents victims and to strengthen NHAI’s Incident Management System (IMS) on the National
Highways (NHs).
i. Under this MoU, NHAI will strengthen its existing Incident Management System. The system
includes Ambulances, Route Patrol Vans & Cranes, real time tracking, and supportive supervision.
6. Which state’s Department of Industries & Commerce has recently (in March ‘24) signed an
MoU with the YES Bank Limited and Sellmetric Private Limited to utilize Open Network for
Digital Commerce (ONDC) platform?
1) Assam
2) Nagaland
3) Tripura
4) Mizoram

Answer- 2) Nagaland
Explanation:
The Department of Industries & Commerce (DoIC), Government of Nagaland have signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with YES Bank Limited and Sellmetric Private Limited to
facilitate digital sales for small businesses, farmers, and entrepreneurs, through the Open Network for
Digital Commerce (ONDC) platform.
i. DoIC is the Nodal department for promoting and advancing the implementation of ONDC initiatives
within Nagaland.
7. Which company has recently (in March ‘24) signed an MoU with the Ministry of Rural
Development (MoRD) to train Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- National Rural Livelihoods
Mission (DAY-NRLM)‘s Women Self Help Groups (SHG) members under the Lakhpati Didi
Yojana?
1) Cleartrip
2) Easy Trip Planner Limited
3) MakeMyTrip
4) Trivago N.V
5) Transcorp International Limited
Answer- 2) Easy Trip Planner Limited
Explanation:
New Delhi (Delhi) based Easy Trip Planner Limited (EaseMyTrip.com) signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) to train Deendayal Antyodaya
Yojana- National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)‘s Women Self Help Groups (SHG) members
under the Lakhpati Didi Yojana.
i. The initiative aims to focus on women-led skill development, thereby promoting entrepreneurial
skills and financial independence among rural women.
8. Which company/organisation has recently (in March ‘24) signed a tripartite MoU with Open
Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to proliferate affordable and accessible digital services
across India?
1) Universal Service Obligation Fund
2) Prasar Bharati
3) Doordarshan
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) with Prasar Bharati and Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to proliferate
affordable and accessible digital services across India.
• Aim: To provide broadband services with OTT (over-the-top)and e-commerce platform for
rural India using BharatNet infrastructure under USOF.
i. Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting(MIB), has launched
Prasar Bharti – Shared Audio Visuals for Broadcast and Dissemination (PB-SHABD), a news sharing
service from Prasar Bharati, during an event held in National Media Centre, New Delhi, Delhi.

• He also launched the websites of Doordarshan (DD) News and Akashvani News; and the
updated News on Air mobile application. Click here to read more
9. Name the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) that has recently (in March ‘24) signed an MoU
with the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) to monitor MGNREGA assets using geospatial
technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
1) IIT Madras
2) IIT Kanpur
3) IIT Bombay
4) IIT Guwahati
5) IIT Delhi
Explanation:
Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT – Delhi), New Delhi, Delhi for leveraging the use of
geospatial technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to monitor assets under the Mahatma Gandhi
National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
• The partnership aims to utilise the power of technology for the betterment of rural
development processes.
10. Name the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) that has recently (in March ‘24) signed an
MoU with the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) to encourage innovation and advance the
automotive and electric vehicle (EV) sector.
1) IIT Madras
2) IIT Kanpur
3) IIT Roorkee
4) IIT Guwahati
5) IIT Delhi
Answer- 3) IIT Roorkee
Explanation:
The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), Roorkee, Uttarakhand to encourage
innovation and advance the automotive and electric vehicle (EV) sector.
i. The MoU aims to create a Centre of Excellence (CoE) and an Industry Accelerator at IIT Roorkee.
ii. For this purpose, IIT Roorkee partners with International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT)
Manesar (Haryana), a premier institute for automotive testing and research, for services like
automotive electrical and electronics testing.
11. Name the country that has recently (in March ‘24) signed an MoU with India to enhance
cooperation on legal and dispute resolution services.
1) Bhutan
2) Singapore
3) Malaysia
4) Sri Lanka
5) Nepal

Answer- 2) Singapore
Explanation:
India and Singapore signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation on
legal and dispute resolution services, aimed at bolstering collaboration in international commercial
dispute resolution.
• The agreement was signed virtually by Singapore’s Minister for Culture, Community and Youth
and Second Minister for Law, Edwin Tong, and India’s Minister for Law and Justice, Arjun Ram
Meghwal.
i. Under this MoU, both ministries will work together, facilitate the exchange of best practices and
promote the adoption of Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms.
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

1. Who has been recently (in Feb ‘24) appointed as the chairperson of Lokpal?
1) Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar
2) Pradip Kumar Mohanty
3) Archana Ramasundaram
4) Bharat Lal
5) Mahender Singh
Answer- 1) Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar
Explanation:
On 27th February 2024, Droupadi Murmu, President of India, has appointed the new Chairman and
Members of Lokpal, the anti-corruption authority in India. Former Supreme Court judge Ajay
Manikrao Khanwilkar was appointed as the chairperson of Lokpal.
• He will be the second regular chairperson of the Lokpal.
2. In February 2024, Ajay Kanwal was re-appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of _____________(Small Finance Bank -SFB) for three years.
1) Ujjivan SFB
2) Equitas SFB
3) AU SFB
4) Jana SFB
5) Capital SFB
Answer- 4) Jana SFB
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the re-appointment of Ajay Kanwal as the Managing
Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jana Small Finance Bank (Jana SFB) for three
years, from 21st March 2024 to 20th March 2027.
i. Ajay Kanwal has been working as MD and CEO of Bengaluru – Karnataka headquartered Jana SFB
since 2018.

3. Who has recently (in Feb ‘24) appointed as the Managing Director (MD) of the Mangalore
Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL)?
1) Dheeraj Kumar Ojha
2) Arun Kumar Singh
3) Mundkur Shyamprasad Kamath
4) S Bharathan
5) Vivek Chandrakant Tongaonkar
Answer- 3) Mundkur Shyamprasad Kamath
Explanation:
According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG), the Competent Authority has
approved the appointment of Mundkur Shyamprasad Kamath as Managing Director (MD) on the
Board of Mangaluru (Karnataka) based Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL).
i. He will be serving the post until the date of his superannuation on 30th November 2027 or until
further notice, whichever comes earlier.
ii. He will succeed Sanjay Varma who served as MD (Additional Charge) & Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) of MRPL.
4. Who was recently (in Feb ‘24) appointed as the part-time Chairman of Tamilnad Mercantile
Bank Ltd. (TMB)?
1) Ezhil Jothi
2) Nagendra Murthy
3) Niranjan Sankar
4) Chiranjeeviraj
5) S Ravindran
Answer- 5) S Ravindran
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the appointment of S Ravindran as the part-time
Chairman of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd. (TMB) with effect from 29th February 2024 till 2nd
August 2026.
• He is currently serving as an Independent Director of TMB.
i. He is also serving as the Independent Director on the boards of the National Stock Exchange of India
Ltd (NSE India); LTIDPL Invit Services; Shriram Finance Ltd; and Bandhan AMC Ltd.
5. Who has recently (in March ‘24) assumed the additional charge as the Chairman and
Managing Director (CMD) of NHPC Limited?
1) Deepak Saigal
2) Raj Kumar chaudhary
3) Santosh Kumar
4) Rajendra Prasad Goyal
5) Vivek Dwivedi
Answer- 4) Rajendra Prasad Goyal
Explanation:
Rajendra Prasad Goyal has assumed the additional charge as the Chairman and Managing Director
(CMD) of NHPC Limited (Formerly known as National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd.), with
effect from 1st March 2024.

i. He is currently serving as the Director (Finance) in NHPC Limited from 2020. He is also the Chief
Financial Officer(CFO) of the NHPC.
ii. He is succeeding Rajeev Kumar Vishnoi, who was serving as CMD (Additional charge) since 1st
March 2023. NHPC has been functioning without a regular CMD since the retirement of Abhay Kumar
Singh in 2022.
6. Who has recently (in March ‘24) sworn in as the Prime Minister (PM) of Pakistan for a 2nd
term?
1) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
2) Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif
3) Nawaz Sharif
4) Raja Pervaiz Ashraf
5) Yousaf Raza Gillani
Answer- 2) Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif
Explanation:
Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif was sworn in as the Prime Minister (PM) of Pakistan for a 2nd
term on 4 March 2024. Pakistan’s newly formed parliament elected Shehbaz Sharif as the new PM,
who secured 201 votes in a 336-member National Assembly, surpassing the required 169 votes.
• Previously, he served as PM of a coalition government for 16 months from April 2022 to August
2023 before Parliament was dissolved to hold general elections.
• President Arif Alvi administered the oath to him at a ceremony at the Presidential mansion,
Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad, Pakistan.
7. In March 2024, Tamás Sulyok was appointed as the President of __________ (country).
1) Hungary
2) Mauritius
3) Namibia
4) Jamaica
5) Uruguay
Answer- 1) Hungary
Explanation:
Tamás Sulyok, Former Head of Hungary’s Constitutional Court (CC) & a lawyer, was appointed as the
President of Hungary by receiving 134 votes in parliament.
• He succeeded Katalin Novák, the first female President of Hungary, who resigned in February
2024 due to a scandal.
• Tamás Sulyok will be serving the post for a term of five years (until 2029).
8. Who has been recently (in March ‘24) appointed as the Chief Secretary (CS) of Bihar?
1) Pradeep Kumar Jena
2) Brajesh Mehrotra
3) Durga Shanker Mishra
4) Lalbiaktluanga Khiangte
5) Nandini Chakraborty
Answer- 2) Brajesh Mehrotra

Explanation:
The Government of Bihar has appointed Brajesh Mehrotra, a 1989 batch Indian Administrative
Service (IAS) officer, as the Chief Secretary (CS) of Bihar with effect from 4th March 2024.
• Mehrotra succeeded Amir Subhani, a 1987 batch IAS officer, who voluntarily retired from the
post.
9. Who has been recently (in March ‘24) appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of the Future Generali India Life Insurance Company Limited (FGILI)?
1) Shailesh Haribhakti
2) Palamadai Sundararajan
3) Devi Singh
4) K B Vijay Srinivas
5) Alok Rungta
Answer- 5) Alok Rungta
Explanation:
Mumbai (Maharashtra) based Future Generali India Life Insurance Company Limited (FGILI) has
appointed Alok Rungta as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect
from 01st April 2024.
i. Alok Rungta will take charge from Bruce De Broize, who has been serving as the MD and CEO since
2022.
10. In March 2024, Gustavo Lino Adrianzen Olaya was sworn in as Prime Minister (PM) of
__________ (country).
1) Venezuela
2) Chile
3) Ecuador
4) Costa Rica
5) Republic of Peru
Answer- 5) Republic of Peru
Explanation:
Gustavo Lino Adrianzen Olaya was sworn in as Prime Minister (PM) or President of the Council of
Ministers (PCM) of the Republic of Peru with effect from 6th March 2024.
i. The swearing-in ceremony was led by the President of Peru, Dina Boluarte at the Government
Palace in Lima, Peru.
ii. Gustavo Adrianzen succeeded Alberto Otarola who resigned from the post on 05th March 2024 due
to a political scandal.
11. Who has been recently (in March ‘24) named as the 12th nominated Member of Parliament
(MP) in the Upper House of Parliament (Rajya Sabha )?
1) Rajashree Birla
2) Roshni Nadar
3) Sudha Murty
4) Rohini Nilekani
5) Anu Aga
Answer- 3) Sudha Murty

Explanation:
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu has nominated renowned author, Indian philanthropist &
Padma Awardee Sudha Murty as the 12th nominated Member of Parliament (MP) in the Upper
House of Parliament (Rajya Sabha (RS)).
i. She received several awards including Padma Shri (the 4th highest civilian award) in 2006 and
Padma Bhushan (the third highest civilian award) in 2023 for Social Work.
12. Who has recently (in March ‘24) sworn in as the 14th President of the Islamic Republic of
Pakistan for the 2nd time?
1) Wasim Sajjad
2) Muhammad Rafiq Tarar
3) Asif Ali Zardari
4) Mamnoon Hussain
5) Pervez Musharraf
Answer- 3) Asif Ali Zardari
Explanation:
Asif Ali Zardari, co-chairman of the center-left Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) was sworn in as the
14th President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for the 2nd time. Previously, he served as the
11th President of Pakistan from 9th September 2008 to 9th September 2013.
i. Asif Ali Zardari replaced Arif Alvi, who stayed in office for 5 months after completing his 5-year term
in September 2023.
ii. Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa administered the oath to Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr, the
Presidential Palace in Islamabad, Pakistan.
13. In March 2024, Nayab Singh Saini was sworn in as the 11th Chief Minister (CM) of
________________ (state).
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Haryana
3) Rajasthan
4) Jharkhand
5) Odisha
Answer- 2) Haryana
Explanation:
On 12th March 2024, Nayab Singh Saini, Haryana State President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
and a Member of Parliament (MP) elected from the Kurukshetra Constituency, was sworn in as the
11th Chief Minister (CM) of Haryana.
• Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya administered oath of office and secrecy to Nayab Singh
Saini in the event held in Chandigarh.
• Nayab Singh Saini succeeded Manohar Lal Khattar who stepped down resulting in a split in the
BJP-Jannayak Janata Party (BJP-JJP) alliance which had ruled the state since 2019.
14. Who has been recently (in March ‘24) elected as the president of the Paralympic Committee
of India (PCI)?
1) V.K. Dabas
2) J.P. Singh

3) Devendra Jhajharia
4) Gursharan Singh
5) Satyanarayan
Answer- 3) Devendra Jhajharia
Explanation:
Javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia was elected unopposed as the president of the Paralympic
Committee of India (PCI).
• He succeeded para-athlete Deepa Malik as president of PCI, whose term ended on 31st January
2024.
i. Jhajharia has received awards including the Khel Ratna (2017), Arjuna Award (2004), Padma Shri
(2012), and Padma Bhushan (2022) in the field of sports. He was the only para-athlete to win the
Padma Bhushan award so far.
15. Which of the following personalities have recently (in March ‘24) taken charge as the New
Election Commissioners(ECs) in the Election Commission of India(ECI)?
1) Gyanesh Kumar
2) Sukhbir Singh Sandhu
3) Nagendra Singh
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
On 15th March 2024, Retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers Gyanesh Kumar and Dr.
Sukhbir Singh Sandhu took charge as the New Election Commissioners(ECs) in the Election
Commission of India(ECI).
i. Gyanesh Kumar and Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu are of 1988 batch from Kerala & Uttarakhand cadre
respectively.
ii. The post of ECs were vacant since the retirement of Anup Chandra Pandey on 14th February 2024
and resignation of Arun Goel on 8th March 2024.
16. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) has constituted a 16-member expert
committee, headed by _____________to review the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat-
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) in March 2024.
1) Vinod Kumar Paul
2) Indu Bhushan
3) Deepti Gaur Mukerjee
4) Rakesh Kumar
5) K.Joshi
Answer-1) Vinod Kumar Paul
Explanation:
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) has constituted a 16-member expert
committee to review the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
(AB-PMJAY).
• The committee is headed by Vinod Kumar Paul, Member (Health) at the National Institution
for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog.

17. Who has been chosen as the National Icon in Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category by
the Election Commission of India (ECI) in March 2024?
1) Palak Kohli
2) Manasi Joshi
3) Sheetal Devi
4) Gowtham Akil
5) Mandeep Kaur
Answer-3) Sheetal Devi
Explanation:
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has chosen Sheetal Devi, an Indian para-archer and 2023
Arjuna Awardee, as the National Icon in Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category.
• The announcement was made at an Exhibition Cricket which was organised by ECI in
association with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in New Delhi, Delhi.
• On the occasion, ECI launched a dedicated Voter’s Guide for PwDs and Senior Citizen Electors.
18. Who was appointed as Group President of One Kotak, in March 2024?
1) Ashok Vaswani
2) Jaideep Hansraj
3) C Jayaram
4) Uday khanna
5) KVS Manian
Answer-2) Jaideep Hansraj
Explanation:
Mumbai (Maharashtra) headquartered Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL) has appointed Jaideep
Hansraj as Group President of One Kotak, with effect from 1st April 2024.
• Shripal Shah, President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Kotak Securities, will take over
from Hansraj as the head of Kotak Securities.
19. Who was elected as the new President of Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO)
in March 2024?
1) Ajay Sahai
2) Sakthivel
3) Ashwani Kumar
4) Yogesh Gupta
5) Israr Ahmed
Answer- 3) Ashwani Kumar
Explanation:
Explanation:
On 11th March 2024, Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) under the Ministry of
Commerce unanimously elected Ashwani Kumar, as its New President.
• Ashwani Kumar is a Partner at Jalandhar (Punjab) based Victor Forging, a manufacturer of
Hand tools.
• He will succeed Dr A Sakthivel, who successfully completed his tenure as President of FIEO.

20. Who was assumed as the Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes in New
Delhi in March 2024?
1) Vijay Sampla
2) Arun Halder
3) Luv Kush Kumar
4) Vaddepalli Ramchander
5) Kishor Makwana
Answer- 5) Kishor Makwana
Explanation:
Kishor Makwana assumed the charge of Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes
(NCSC) in New Delhi, Delhi. Luv Kush Kumar and Vaddepalli Ramchander also assumed charge as
members of the NCSC. The post of NCSC Chairman was vacant after Vijay Sampla resigned on 18th July
2023
• Arun Halder was vice chairman during the resignation and he later assumed charge as acting
chairman and held the position till February 18 2024.
• The tenure of the Commission is three years and this is the 7th Commission.
21. In March 2024, Vladimir Putin won the Russian Presidential elections for _________ term.
1) 3rd
2) 5th
3) 6th
4) 4th
5) 7th
Answer- 2) 5th
Explanation:
Russian President Vladimir Putin has secured a record 5th term as President of Russia by winning
the 2024 Presidential elections. He secured around 88%(87.97%) of the total votes.
• He is scheduled to be inaugurated on 7th May 2024.
• With this new 6-year term, Putin becomes the longest-serving Russian or Soviet leader in
history since Joseph Stalin and the longest-reigning president in post-Soviet Russia.
22. Name the Governor who has taken additional charge as the Governor of Telangana and the
Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Puducherry in March 2024.
1) C.P. Radhakrishnan
2) La. Ganesan
3) Biswabhusan Harichandan
4) Ramesh Bais
5) P. S. Sreedharan Pillai
Answer- 1) C.P. Radhakrishnan
Explanation:
Jharkhand Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan took additional charge as the Governor of Telangana on
20th March 2024. He was administered the oath of office by Alok Aradhe, Chief Justice(CJ) of the High
Court of Telangana, in the presence of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy at a ceremony held in the Raj
Bhavan, Hyderabad, Telangana.
I. He was also given additional charge of the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Puducherry.

ii. Radhakrishnan is the 3rd person from Tamil Nadu(TN) to become the governor of Telangana, after
ESL Narasimhan(2014-2019) and Tamilisai Soundararajan(2019-2024).
23. Who was elected as chairman of the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) for the term 2023-
2024?
1) Sunil Mehta
2) Debadatta Chand
3) Matam Venkata Rao
4) Shanti Lal Jain
5) Dinesh Kumar Khara
Answer- 3) Matam Venkata Rao
Explanation:
On 21st March 2024, Matam Venkata Rao (MV Rao), Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing
Director (MD) of the Central Bank of India, was elected as the Chairman of the Indian Banks’
Association (IBA) for the term 2023-2024.
i. He succeeds Atul Kumar Goel(AK Goel), MD & CEO of Punjab National Bank(PNB) who served as
chairman of IBA (2022-23).
24. Name the Union Minister who has been given additional charge of the Ministry of Food
Processing Industries in March 2024.
1) Kiren Rijiju (Union Minister of Earth Sciences)
2) Nitin Gadkari (Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways)
3) Piyush Goyal (Union Minister of Textiles)
4) Rajnath Singh (Union Minister of Defence)
5) Mansukh L. Mandaviya (Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilisers)
Answer- 1) Kiren Rijiju (Union Minister of Earth Sciences)
Explanation:
On 20th March 2024, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Ministry of Earth Sciences, was given additional
charge of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) following the resignation of
Pashupati Kumar Paras.
Note: Under Article 75 of the Indian Constitution, the president has the power to appoint ministers on
the advice of the Prime Minister.
25. Who was appointed as the Prime Minister (PM) of the Palestinian Authority (PA) in March
2024?
1) Mohammad Mustafa
2) Rawhi Fattouh
3) Ismail Haniyeh
4) Rami Hamdallah
5) Mohammad Shtayyeh
Answer- 1) Mohammad Mustafa
Explanation:
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has appointed Mohammad Mustafa as the Prime Minister
(PM) of the Palestinian Authority (PA), formerly the Palestinian National Authority, officially
known as the State of Palestine.

i.He succeeds Mohammad Shtayyeh, who resigned from the post in February 2024 due to
developments related to the Israeli conflict in Gaza.
ii.Mustafa has been serving as a senior economic affairs adviser to President Abbas since 2005.
26. In March 2024, Prabowo Subianto Djojohadikusumo was elected as President of

_____________(country).
1) Cambodia
2) Nepal
3) Indonesia
4) Brunei
5) Thailand
Answer- 3) Indonesia
Explanation:
Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto Djojohadikusumo has been elected as the new
President of Indonesia through the General Election.
i. He is scheduled to become the eighth president of Indonesia in October 2024 and will replace
Joko Widodo.
ii. After running for president three times, he was victorious in the February 2024 presidential
election with 58.6% of the total vote.
27. Who has recently (in March ‘24) took charge as President of the Indian Steel Association
(ISA)?
1) Aditya Mittal
2) Naveen Jindal
3) Jatinder Mehra
4) Kumar Mangalam Birla
5) Natarajan Chandrasekaran
Answer- 2) Naveen Jindal
Explanation:
On 24th March 2024, Naveen Jindal, Chairman of Jindal Steel and Power (JSP), took charge as
President of the Indian Steel Association (ISA), the apex body of the domestic steel industry.
i.He succeds Dilip Oommen, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AMNS)
India, and Executive Vice President of ArcelorMittal.
ii.He will also hold the post as the Chairman of the Apex Committee, , the Governing body of ISA.
28. Who has been recently (in March’ 24) named as the Prime Minister (PM) of Portugal?
1) Orlando da Costa
2) Pedro Nuno Santos
3) Joao Galamba
4) Luis Filipe Montenegro Cardoso de Morais Esteves
5) Andre Ventura
Answer- 4) Luis Filipe Montenegro Cardoso de Morais Esteves

Explanation:
The Portugal President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa named Luis Filipe Montenegro Cardoso de
Morais Esteves, the head of center-right of Democratic Alliance(DA), as the Prime Minister(PM) of
Portugal.
i. He will succeed Antonio Costa and is expected to be sworn-in as the Prime Minister on April 2
2024.
29. Who was selected as the Chairperson and Managing Director (CMD) of New India Assurance
Company (NIAC) in March 2024?
1) Satyajit Tripathy
2) Bhupesh Sushil Rahul
3) Neerja Kapur
4) Ajay Krishnan
5) Girija Subramanian
Answer- 5) Girija Subramanian
Explanation:
The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has selected Girija Subramanian as the next
Chairperson and Managing Director (CMD) of New India Assurance Company (NIAC). She
currently holds the position of CMD of the Agriculture Insurance Company (AIC) of India Limited.
i.It also selected Bhupesh Sushil Rahul, who holds the position of AIC General Manager, as CMD of
United India Insurance Company (UIIC).
ii.Girija Subramanian will succeed Neerja Kapur, who will retire in April 2024 as CMD of the NIAC.
30. In March 2024, the Supreme Court (SC) appointed a seven-member expert committee for
the preservation of the Critically Endangered _____________(bird/Mammals).
1) White-rumped vulture
2) Kashmir stag
3) Javan Rhinoceros
4) Great Indian Bustard
5) Namdapha Flying Squirrel
Answer- 4) Great Indian Bustard
Explanation:
The Supreme Court(SC) bench led by Dhananjaya Yeshwant (DY) Chandrachud, Chief Justice of
India (CJI), has appointed a seven-member expert committee for the preservation of the Critically
Endangered Great Indian Bustard(GIB).
i. The SC has directed the committee to submit a report by July 2024 and listed the matter for the 2nd
week of August 2024.
31. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the appointment approved by
the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) in March 2024?
A) Dinesh Gupta was appointed as the Director General (DG) of the Central Bureau of
Investigation (CBI).
B) Piyush Anand was appointed as DG of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
C) Rajeev Kumar was appointed as DG of the Bureau of Police Research and Development
(BPR&D).

1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 3) Only B & C
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of
i. Sadanand Vasant Date will take charge as Director General (DG) of National Investigation Agency
(NIA) succeeding the incumbent Dinkar Gupta, who is set to retire on 31st March 2024.
ii. Piyush Anand will take charge as the DG of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
succeeding Atul Karwal, current DG of NDRF, who is set to retire on 31st March 2024.
iii. Rajeev Kumar will take charge as the DG of the Bureau of Police Research and Development
(BPR&D) succeeding the incumbent Balaji Srivastava, who is set to retire in March 2024. Click here to
read more
32. Who has been recently (in March’ 24) appointed as the brand ambassador for Eveready
Industries India Limited (EIIL)?
1) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
2) Chirag Shetty
3) Rohit Sharma
4) Neeraj Chopra
5) Sourav Ganguly
Answer- 4) Neeraj Chopra
Explanation:
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has been appointed as the brand
ambassador for Eveready Industries India Limited (EIIL).
i. Neeraj Chopra will feature Eveready’s campaigns like “Give Me Red,” which was previously
endorsed by Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar.
33. Who has been recently (in March’ 24) sworn in as a Judicial member of Lokpal of India?
1) Pankaj Kumar
2) Ritu Raj Awasthi
3) Ajay Tirkey
4) Purva Garg
5) Rishita Gupta
Answer- 2) Ritu Raj Awasthi
Explanation:
On 27th March 2024, Ritu Raj Awasthi was sworn in as one of the three Judicial members of
Lokpal of India.
• The oath of office was administered by Justice AM Khanwilkar, Chairperson of Lokpal of India
at the ceremony held in Lokpal of India office at New Delhi, Delhi.
i. During the event, Pankaj Kumar, a 1986 batch IAS officer from Gujarat cadre(retired), and Ajay
Tirkey, a 1987 batch IAS officer from Madhya Pradesh (MP) cadre(retired), took charge as the non-
judicial members of Lokpal.

34. Name the personality from India who has been recently (in March’ 24) appointed as the
Assistant Secretary-General (SG) and Special Representative of the SG for Disaster Risk
Reduction in the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR).
1) Kamal Kishore
2) Vidhu P Nair
3) Jaideep Mazumdar
4) Alok Ranjan Jha
5) Sanjay Rana
Answer- 1) Kamal Kishore
Explanation:
On 27th March 2024, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General (SG) Antonio Guterres appointed
Kamal Kishore of India as Assistant Secretary-General and Special Representative of the SG for
Disaster Risk Reduction, United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR).
• He is currently serving as the Head of the Department of National Disaster Management
Authority (NDMA)(rank of Secretary to the Government of India), the apex body for Disaster
Management in India.
i. He succeeds Mami Mizutori of Japan who held the post since January 2018.
35. Who has been recently (in March’ 24) appointed as the Managing Director and Chief
Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of the Bank of Maharashtra (BOM)?
1) Asheesh Pandey
2) Rohit Rishi
3) Abhijit Phukon
4) Rakesh Kumar
5) Nidhu Saxena
Answer- 5) Nidhu Saxena
Explanation:
Nidhu Saxena was appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of the
Bank of Maharashtra (BOM) for a period of three years, with effect from March 27, 2024.
• He will be replacing A.S Rajeev upon his election as Vigilance Commissioner in Central
Vigilance Commission (CVC).
i. He served as the Executive Director of Union Bank of India (UBI) from February 1, 2022, to March
26, 2024.
36. Name the Hockey Personalities who have been recently (in March’ 24) appointed as co-
chairs of the International Hockey Federation’s (FIH) new Athletes Committee.
1) Virendra Singh & Brahmanand Shankwalkar
2) Camila Caram & Virendra Singh
3) Atanu Bhattacharya & Brahmanand Shankwalkar
4) Parattu Raveendran (PR) Sreejesh & Camila Caram
5) Hemanta Dora & Atanu Bhattacharya
Answer- 4) Parattu Raveendran (PR) Sreejesh & Camila Caram

Explanation:
Indian hockey goalkeeper Parattu Raveendran (PR) Sreejesh and Chilean women’s hockey player
Camila Caram are appointed as co-chairs of the International Hockey Federation’s (FIH) new
Athletes Committee.
i. Camila Caram has been assigned Co-Chair and Athletes Committee Representative on the
Executive Board.
ii. PR Sreejesh is the Co-Chair and he will lead the planning and meetings alongside Camila Caram.
37. Who has recently (in March ‘24) took over as the 41st National President of the Federation
of Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) Ladies Organisation (FLO) for the year
2024-2025?
1) Joyshree Das Verma
2) Sudha Shivkumar
3) Anjali Sud
4) Sharmistha Dubey
5) Zarin Daruwala
Answer- 1) Joyshree Das Verma
Explanation:
Joyshree Das Verma took over as the 41st National President of the Federation of Indian Chamber of
Commerce & Industry (FICCI) Ladies Organisation (FLO) for the year 2024-2025.
• Joyshree Das Verma succeeds Sudha Shivkumar, the 40th President of FICCI FLO (2023-2024).
• Before this appointment, Joyshree Das Verma served as the National Senior Vice President of
FICCI FLO.
38. In March 2024, Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye was elected as the president of
________________ (country).
1) Sudan
2) Senegal
3) Ethiopia
4) Gambia
5) Tanzania
Answer- 2) Senegal
Explanation:
Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye was elected president of Senegal after winning the election that
was held on March 24, 2024.
• Faye succeeds Macky Sall who served as the President of Senegal from 2012 to 2024.
• On April 2, 2024, Faye is scheduled to take over as president, replacing Macky Sall.
i. Faye became the 5th president of Senegal with 54.28% of the votes in the presidential election,
while former prime minister Amadou Ba came in second with 35.79%.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

1. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Sangeet Natak Akademi
Fellowship & Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2022 & 2023 & Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva
Puraskar 2022 & 2023, as of February 2024?
A) The General Council of Sangeet Natak Akademi unanimously elected 6 eminent
personalities in the field of performing arts as of Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (Akademi
Ratna Sadasyata).
B) The General Council selected 92 artists for the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards (Akademi
Puraskar) for the years 2022 and 2023.
C) A total of 80 Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar were presented for the year 2022 and
2023 combined.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The General Council of Sangeet Natak Akademi, the National Academy of Music, Dance and Drama,
New Delhi, Delhi, unanimously elected 6 eminent personalities in the field of performing arts as of
Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (Akademi Ratna Sadasyata).
i. The General Council selected 92 artists from the field of Music, Dance, Theatre,
Traditional/Folk/Tribal Music/Dance/ Theatre, Puppetry and Overall contribution/scholarship in the
Performing Arts for the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards (Akademi Puraskar) for the years 2022
and 2023.
ii. A total of 80 Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar were presented for the year 2022 and 2023
combined. The awards were presented to 41 individuals for both 2022 and 2023. Click here to read
more
2. Who has recently (in Feb ‘24) became the 1st Indian citizen to be conferred the title of
Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE) under King Charles
III reign?
1) Kavin Bharti Mittal
2) Rajan Mittal
3) Rakesh Bharti Mittal
4) Shravin Mittal
5) Sunil Bharti Mittal
Answer- 5) Sunil Bharti Mittal
Explanation:
Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises became the 1st Indian citizen to be
conferred the title of Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE)
under King Charles III reign, recognising his contributions “for services to United Kingdom (UK) and
India business relations”.

• The KBE is one of the highest honours conferred by the British Sovereign to civilians, granted
to foreign nationals in recognition of their outstanding contributions.
3. In March 2024, “Staliner Divan”, the Bengali translation of Jean-Daniel Baltassat’s French
novel “Le Divan de Staline”, by __________ won the Romain Rolland Book Prize 2024.
1) Shamsur Rahman
2) Taslima Nasrin
3) Humayun Ahmed
4) Manik Bandopadhyay
5) Pankaj Kumar Chatterjee
Answer- 5) Pankaj Kumar Chatterjee
Explanation:
The 7th edition of the Romain Rolland Book Prize (2024) has been awarded to “Staliner Divan”, the
Bengali translation of Jean-Daniel Baltassat’s French novel “Le Divan de Staline” (Stalin’s Couch), by
Pankaj Kumar Chatterjee.
• The Romain Rolland Book Prize is annually presented by the French Institute in India (IFI –
Institut Français en Inde) in collaboration with Apeejay Trust.
• The original French novel was published in 2013. The Bengali translation of the book was
published by New Bharat Sahitya Kutir in 2023.
4. Who has been recently (in March ‘24) named for the Pritzker Architecture Prize 2024?
1) Jean-Philippe Vassal (Russia)
2) Anne Lacaton (France)
3) Riken Yamamoto (Japan)
4) David Chipperfield (United Kingdom)
5) Diebedo Francis Kere (France)
Answer- 3) Riken Yamamoto (Japan)
Explanation:
Architect Riken Yamamoto of Yokohama, Japan, has been named the 2024 Laureate of the Pritzker
Architecture Prize, the highest global architectural recognition.
• He is the 53rd laureate of the Pritzker Architecture Prize and the 9th Japanese architect to
win the prize.
• The award includes a cash prize of USD 100,000 and a bronze medallion.
5. Who has been recently (in March ‘24) awarded with the Erasmus Prize 2024 by the
Netherlands’ Praemium Erasmianum Foundation?
1) Jhumpa Lahiri
2) Amitav Ghosh
3) Arundhati Roy
4) Ruskin Bond
5) Salman Rushdie
Answer- 2) Amitav Ghosh

Explanation:
Eminent Indian Writer and Padma Shri Awardee Amitav Ghosh was awarded the Erasmus Prize
2024 by the Netherlands’ Praemium Erasmianum Foundation for his writings on the planetary crisis
and climate change.
• He was honoured for his contribution to the theme of the Erasmus Prize 2024 “imagining the
unthinkable”.
i. He was the first English-language writer to be honoured with the Jnanpith Award, India’s highest
literary award, in 2018.
ii. He also got Padma Shri in 2007 in the field of ‘literature and education’.
6. How many winners have recently (in March ‘24) won the first National Creators Award,
presented by the Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi in March 2024?
1) 23
2) 26
3) 20
4) 18
5) 19
Answer- 1) 23
Explanation:
On March 8, 2024, the Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi presented the inaugural National
Creators Award (2024) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi in Delhi. These awards aim to honor
excellence and impact across various domains, serving as a catalyst for positive change through
creativity.
• The first National Creators Award event saw 23 winners including 3 international
creators. The awards were presented in the 20 categories, following a voting round. List
of All National Creators Awardees.
7. Which country/organisation has recently (in March ‘24) recognised with the Measles and
Rubella Champion Award by the Measles and Rubella Partnership (M&RP)?
1) India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
2) Bangladesh ‘s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Bangladesh
3) Pan American Health Organization
4)Ministry of Public Health of Thailand
5) Sri Lanka ‘s Ministry of Health
Answer- 1) India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Explanation:
On 6th March 2024, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India, was
recognised with the “Measles and Rubella Champion” Award by the Measles and Rubella
Partnership(M&RP) for its efforts towards Measles and Rubella Disease Prevention.
i. Ambassador Sripriya Ranganathan, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of India, Washington D.C., The
United States of America (USA) has received the award on behalf of MoHFW during the event held at
the American Red Cross Headquarters in Washington D.C., USA

8. How many units of the Indian Air Force (IAF) have recently (in March ‘24) received the
President’s Standards and Colours, presented by Droupadi Murmu, President of India?
1) 6 Units
2) 4 Units
3) 2 Units
4) 5 Units
5) 3 Units
Answer- 2) 4 Units
Explanation:
On 8th March 2024, Droupadi Murmu, President of India, presented the President’s Standards and
Colours to four units of the Indian Air Force (IAF) at the ceremony held at Hindon Air Force station,
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh(UP).
• For the first time, 4 units were honoured with the President’s Standard & Colours in a single
ceremony.
i. President’s Standard were presented to No. 45 ‘Flying Daggers’, the first Light Combat Aircraft
(LCA) squadron, and No. 221 Squadron ‘Valiants’ which flew several missions during the 1999
Kargil conflict.
ii. President’s Colours were presented to 11 Base Repair Depot (BRD) and 509 Signal Unit (SU).
9. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the winners of the 96th
Academy Awards (Oscars 2024) announced in March 2024?
A) Christopher Nolan's directorial Oppenheimer movie won seven Oscars, including "Best
Picture' Award, 'Best Director', and 'Best Actor'.
B) Poor Things” won four awards, including Best Actress, Production Design, Makeup &
Hairstyling, and Costume Design.
C)Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O’Connell won the Best Original Song award for “What
Was I Made For?” from the Barbie movie.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The winners of the 96th Academy Awards (Oscars 2024) were announced at the ceremony held at
the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States of America (USA) on
10th March 2024.
• It honours and recognises the movies released in 2023.
i. ‘Oppenheimer’ wins seven awards at the Oscars 2024; Director – Christopher Nolan, Best actor –
Cillian Murphy, Best supporting actor – Robert Downey Jr., Film editing – Jennifer
Lame,Cinematography – Hoyte van Hoytema ,Music (Original Score) – Ludwig Göransson, and Best
Picture.
ii. “Poor Things” won four awards, including Best Actress, Production Design, Makeup & Hairstyling,
and Costume Design.

iii. Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O’Connell won the Best Original Song award for “What Was
I Made For?” from the Barbie movie. Click here to read more
10. Who has recently (in March ‘24) won the Miss World 2024 title at the 71st Miss World
Pageant?
1) Megan Young (Philippines)
2) Mireia Lalaguna (Spain)
3) Karolina Bielawska (Poland)
4) Toni-Ann Singh (Jamaica)
5) Krystyna Pyszkova (Czech Republic)
Answer- 5) Krystyna Pyszkova (Czech Republic)
Explanation:
Krystyna Pyszkova from the Czech Republic won the Miss World 2024 title at the 71st Miss
World Pageant held in the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Yasmina Zaytoun of
Lebanon secured the 1st runner up position.
• Krystyna Pyszkova was crowned by Poland’s Karolina Bielawska, Miss world 2022.
• She is the second Miss World from the Czech Republic after Tatana Kucharova, Miss World
2006.
Note- Reliance Foundation Chairperson Nita Ambani was honoured with the ‘Beauty with a Purpose
Humanitarian Award’ as recognition for her commitment to philanthropy and social work.
11. Who has recently (in March ‘24) won the Golden Book Award 2024 for the book, “Breaking
Free Embracing Me: Healing from Childhood Abuse and Toxic Conditioning”?
1) Sudha Murthy
2) Preeti Shenoy
3) Anupam Kher
4) Anuja Chauhan
5) Rakhi Kapoor
Answer- 5) Rakhi Kapoor
Explanation:
Wings Publication International announced the winners of Golden Book Award 2024, which
celebrates and honours the outstanding authors and their literary works.
i. Author Rakhi Kapoor won her 2nd Golden Book Award for her 26th book titled “Breaking Free
Embracing Me: Healing from Childhood Abuse and Toxic Conditioning”.
ii. The winners of Golden Book Award 2024 includes Anupam Kher (Lessons Life Taught Me,
Unknowingly: An Autobiography); Raju S Jha (Drunken Manager); Gaurav Tiwari (Love. That Lasted
Forever). Click here for the complete list of winners of 2024
12. Which of the following Journalists recently (in March ‘24) received the Chameli Devi Jain
Award 2024 for Outstanding Woman Media Person of the Year?
1) Greeshma Kuthar and Ritika Chopra
2) Rana Ayyub and Sheren Bhan
3) Anuradha Bhasin and Mayanti Langer
4) Nidhi Razdan and Shaili Chopra
5) Anjana Om Kashyap and Anubha Bhonsle

Answer- 1) Greeshma Kuthar and Ritika Chopra

Explanation:
The Media Foundation jointly awarded the Chameli Devi Jain Award 2024 for Outstanding Woman
MediaPerson of the Year to the journalists Greeshma Kuthar and Ritika Chopra.
i. The award presentation took place at CD Deshmukh Hall in the India International Centre, New
Delhi, Delhi.
13. Who has been selected for the Sangita Kalanidhi award 2024 by The Music Academy in
March 2024?
1) Vinod Kumar Dwivedi
2) Kalapini Komkali
3) Thodur Madabusi Krishna
4) Prabhakar Karekar
5) Subhra Guha
Answer- 3) Thodur Madabusi Krishna
Explanation:
Thodur Madabusi Krishna (TM Krishna), a renowned Carnatic vocalist & Ramon Magsaysay Award
(2016) recipient, has been selected for the Sangita Kalanidhi award 2024 by The Music Academy,
Madras in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN).
• He has also authored several books like The Spirit of Enquiry (2021), ‘Sebastian and Sons: A
Brief History of Mridangam Makers(2020), and ‘A Southern Music: The Karnatic Story(2016).
14. Who has been recently (in March’ 24) awarded with the PV Narasimha Rao Memorial
Award for his outstanding contributions in the field of Philanthropy?
1) Shiv Nadar
2) Azim Premji
3) Kumar Mangalam Birla
4) Ratan Naval Tata
5) Nandan Nilekani
Answer- 4) Ratan Naval Tata
Explanation:
Ratan Naval Tata was awarded the prestigious PV Narasimha Rao Memorial Award for his
outstanding contributions in the field of Philanthropy. The award presentation took place at Mumbai,
Maharashtra.
i.He served as the Chairman of Tata Sons from 1991 to 2012 and as Interim Chairman from October
2016 to February 2017.
iii.In addition to this award, he also won Padma Bhushan in 2000, Padma Vibhushan in 2008 in
the field of Trade and Industry and Order of Australia in 2023.
15. Name the poet who has been recently (in March’ 24) selected for Saraswati Samman 2023
award for poetic work “Roudra Sathwikam”.
1) Suhas Kumar
2) Sampooran Singh Kalra
3) Sameer Abdul
4) Sitanshu Yashaschandra

5) Prabha Varma
Answer- 5) Prabha Varma
Explanation:
The renowned Malayalam poet and author Prabha Varma has been named the recipient of Saraswati
Samman 2023 for his poetic work titled “Roudra Sathwikam”.
i. He is the 33rd recipient of Saraswati Samman which is annually presented by the K.K Birla
Foundation.
ii. This becomes the first Malayalam work to win the award after 12 years. Malayalam poetess
Sugathakumari won the award in 2012 for her poetry collection ‘ Manalezhuthu.
16. Name the personality who was recently (in March ‘24) awarded with Abel Prize 2024 for
Mathematics.
1) Michel Pierre Talagrand
2) Luis Caffarelli
3) Dennis Sullivan
4) Avi Wigderson
5) Hillel Furstenberg
Answer- 1) Michel Pierre Talagrand
Explanation:
The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters announced Michel Pierre Talagrand, the French
mathematician, as the 2024 Abel Prize winner in Oslo, Norway.
i. Michel Talagrand, a 72- year-old retired mathematician of French National Center for Scientific
Research (CNRS), was honoured for his work in probability theory involving understanding random
phenomenon particularly, Gaussian process.
ii. Michel Talagrand is the 27th recipient of the Abel Prize, also known as the Nobel Prize for
Mathematics, and he is the 5th Frenchman to receive the award.
17. Name the Company that has recently (in March’ 24) received “Airline of the Year” at the
2024 Air Transport Awards held at Ekali, Greece.
1) Akasa Air
2) SpiceJet
3) IndiGo
4) Air India Express
5) Vistara
Answer- 3) IndiGo
Explanation:
The Indian airline IndiGo was named as the “Airline of the Year” at the 2024 Air Transport Awards
held at Ekali, Greece.
• IndiGo became the first Indian airline to carry 100 million passengers in a single calendar
year (2023).
• It was also the first Indian airline to fly 2,000 flights in a single day.

18. According to the “Insurance 100 2024” report released by Brand Finance in March 2024,
_________________ emerged as the world’s strongest insurance brand with brand value up 0.04% to
USD 9.8 billion.
1) UnipolSai Insurance
2) Cathay Life Insurance
3) Life Insurance Corporation of India
4) NRMA Insurance
5) Berkshire Hathaway Inc
Answer- 3) Life Insurance Corporation of India
Explanation:
According to the “Insurance 100 2024” report by Brand Finance, independent brand valuation
and strategy consultancy, India’s Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has emerged as the
world’s strongest insurance brand, with brand value up 0.04% to USD 9.8 billion. It has a Brand
Strength Index (BSI) score of 88.3 and an associated AAA brand strength rating.
i. LIC is followed by Taiwan based Cathay Life Insurance(brand value up 9% to USD4.9 billion) and
Australia based NRMA Insurance (brand value up 82% to USD1.3 billion) as 2nd and 3rd strongest
insurance brands respectively.
ii. According to the report, China’s Ping An continues its reign as the world’s most valuable insurance
brand for 6 consecutive years, showcasing a 4% increase in brand value to USD 33.6 billion.Click
here to read more.
COMMITTEE AND MEETING

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SUMMITS, CONFERENCES
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ACQUISITION AND MERGERS

1. In March 2024, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) granted approval to Ring Plus
Aqua Limited’s (RPAL) proposed acquisition of a ______ stake in Maini Precision Products
Limited (MPPL).
1) 38.34%
2) 49.02%
3) 50.24%
4) 42.10%
5) 59.25%
Answer- 5) 59.25%

Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted approval to Ring Plus Aqua Limited’s (RPAL)
proposed acquisition of a 59.25% stake in Maini Precision Products Limited (MPPL).
• Under this, there will be acquisition of 59.25% shareholding in MPPL by RPAL, the acquisition
of the entire shareholding of JK Files & Engineering Limited (JK Files) in JK Talabot Limited
(JKTL) by a wholly owned subsidiary of Raymond Limited (New Company), and merger of
RPAL, MPPL and the engineering business of JK Files into the New Company.
2. Which Small Finance Bank (SFB) has recently (in March ‘24) merged with the
Garagepreneurs Internet Private Limited (GIPL) by the approval of Competition Commission of
India (CCI)?
1) Utkarsh SFB
2) North East SFB
3) Capital SFB
4) Equitas SFB
5) Ujjivan SFB
Answer- 2) North East SFB
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the merger of a financial technology company,
Garagepreneurs Internet Private Limited (GIPL) with the North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB).
• The GIPL includes Quadrillion Finance Private Limited (QFPL) (an NBFC-SI-ICC) and
Intergalactory Foundry Private Limited (IFPL).
• NESFB include RGVN (North-East) Microfinance Limited (RGVN)
3. Which company was recently (in March ‘24) acquired by the TPG Growth V SF Markets Pte.
Ltd. and Waverly Pte. Ltd. through Asia Healthcare Holdings Pte. Ltd?
1) Steris Healthcare Pvt Ltd
2) Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology Pvt Ltd
3) Ikon Remedies Pvt Ltd
4) Smotec Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
5) Medrix PharmaPvt Ltd
Answer- 2) Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology Pvt Ltd
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of stake in Asian Institute of
Nephrology and Urology Private Limited by TPG Growth V SF Markets Pte. Ltd. and Waverly Pte.
Ltd. through Asia Healthcare Holdings Pte. Ltd.
i. It includes the following:
• Acquisition of fresh Redeemable Preference Shares (New RPS) in Asia Healthcare Holdings Pte.
Ltd. (AHH) by TPG Growth V SF Markets Pte. Ltd. (Growth V) and Waverly Pte. Ltd. (Waverly)
(Part I)
• Subsequent acquisition of majority shareholding in Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology
Private Limited (AINU) by AHH (Part II).

4. In March 2024, the Board of Directors (BoD) of Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL) approved
the Scheme of Amalgamation of _____________ (company).
1) Aditya Birla Finance Limited
2) Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail
3) Aditya Birla Renewables Limited
4) Aditya Birla Insulators Limited
5) Aditya Birla Power Composites Limited
Answer- 1) Aditya Birla Finance Limited
Explanation:
The Board of Directors (BoD) of Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL) has approved the Scheme of
Amalgamation of Aditya Birla Finance Limited (ABFL), with ABCL.
• The scheme aims to make ABCL a large unified operating Non-Banking Financial Company
(NBFC).
• The amalgamation is subject to the approval of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT),
Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
i. After the merger, Vishakha Mulye will be acting as Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) whereas Rakesh Singh will assume the role as Executive Director (ED) and CEO (NBFC) of the
merged amalgamated company.
5. Which company has recently (in March ‘24) acquired 13.01% of Paramount Global’s stake in
Viacom18 Media Private Ltd for Rs 4,286 crore ?
1) Reliance Industries Limited
2) Aditya Birla Capital
3) Piramal Capital and Housing Finance Limited
4) Tata Capital Limited
5) Jindal Capital
Answer-1) Reliance Industries Limited
Explanation:
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) acquired 13.01% of Paramount Global’s stake in Viacom18 Media
Private Ltd for Rs 4,286 crore on a fully diluted basis.
• This acquisition has increased RIL’s share in Paramount Global from 57.48% to 70.49%.
6. Which company has recently (in March ‘24) received approval from the Competition
Commission of India (CCI) to acquire Kesoram Cement Business from Kesoram Industries
Limited?
1) Ambuja Cement Limited
2) J.K. Cement Limited
3) Chettinad Cement Corporation Private Limited
4) Sagar Cement Limited
5) UltraTech Cement Limited
Answer- 5) UltraTech Cement Limited
Explanation:
On 19th March 2024, The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the Acquisition of
Kesoram Cement Business from Kesoram Industries Limited by UltraTech Cement Limited
• CCI approves Ultratech’s acquisition of Kesoram’s cement unit

i.UltraTech Cement Limited will acquire Kesoram Industries Limited’s grey cement business
through a composite scheme of arrangement and an Implementation Agreement dated November 30,
2023, under Sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013.
7. In March 2024, The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the Shriram Ownership
Trust (SOT) to acquire a _________ stake in Shriram Investment Holdings (SIHL) held by APRN
Enterprises Private Limited (APRN) and another 20% held by Piramal Enterprises Limited
(PEL).
1) 5%
2) 6.9%
3) 7.6%
4) 8.9%
5) 9.44%
Answer- 5) 9.44%
Explanation:
On 19th March 2024, The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the Acquisition of
certain shareholding of Shriram Investment Holdings Private Limited (SIHL) by Shriram Ownership
Trust(SOT).
i. Shriram Ownership Trust (SOT) will buy a 9.44% stake in Shriram Investment Holdings (SIHL)
held by APRN Enterprises Private Limited (APRN) and another 20% held by Piramal Enterprises
Limited (PEL).
• SOT and Shriram Capital Private Limited (SCPL) already hold a combined 70.56% stake in
SIHL.
8. In March 2024, HDFC Bank sold its stake in HDFC Credila for Rs ___________ to BPEA EQT and
ChrysCapital.
1) 9553 crore
2) 8633 crore
3) 9001 crore
4) 1000 crore
5) 4576 crore
Explanation:
HDFC Bank sold its stake in HDFC Credila, its education finance arm, for Rs 9553 crore (USD 1.15
billion) to private equity firms BPEA EQT and ChrysCapital.
i. This sale, announced in June 2023, was a regulatory requirement before the merger of Housing
Development Finance Corp with HDFC Bank.
9. Name the companies that have recently (in March’ 24) received approval from Competition
Commission of India (CCI) for subscription to Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares
(CCPS) B of API Holdings Limited.
1) MEMG LLP
2) 360 ONE
3) Chryscapital Ltd
4) Both 1 & 2

5) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the subscription to Compulsorily Convertible
Preference Shares (CCPS) B of API Holdings Limited by MEMG Family Office LLP (MEMG LLP) and
360 ONE Private Equity Fund (Fund) through its investment manager, 360 ONE Asset Management
Limited (AML) (together referred to as 360 One)
10. Which company has recently (in March ‘24) received approval from the Competition
Commission of India (CCI) to acquire 100% equity share capital of Lanco Amarkantak Power
Limited?
1) Power Grid Corporation of India
2) Adani Power Limited
4) Reliance Power Limited
Answer- 2) Adani Power Limited
Explanation:
Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved acquisition of 100% equity share capital of Lanco
Amarkantak Power Limited, a part of the Lanco Group, by Adani Power Limited, a part of the Adani
Group.
• Lanco Amarkantak Power Limited is involved in thermal power generation in India and is
currently undergoing Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under the Insolvency
and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC).
11. In March 2024, Tata Sons sold a _______ stake in Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) for over Rs.
9,300 crore.
1) 1%
2) 0.65%
3) 1.9%
4) 2%
5) 2.7%
Answer- 2) 0.65%
Explanation:
Tata Sons, the holding company of Tata Group, sold around 2.02 crore shares (0.65% equity) in Tata
Consultancy Services (TCS) in a block deal worth over Rs 9,300 crore.
i. The average share price for the sale was Rs 4,043 per share.
ii. As of 26th March 2024, Tata Sons holds 71.9% of the stake in TCS.
12. In March 2024, SBI Mutual Fund (MF) acquired ______ stake in Savita Oil Technologies Ltd.
1) 7%
2) 3%
3) 4%
4) 6%
5) 18%

Answer- 2) 3%
Explanation:
On 22nd March 2024, SBI Mutual Fund(MF) acquired a 3% stake, equivalent to 20.73 lakh equity
shares, in Savita Oil Technologies Ltd, via a block deal. SBI MF bought the shares at an average price
of Rs. 408 apiece from its promoter entity Mehra Syndicate.
i. Before the sale, promoters held 62.78% stake, equivalent to 43,383,855 shares. Post-sale,
promoter stake reduced to 59.78%, comprising 41,310,855 shares.
13. In March 2024, Standard Chartered Bank sold its entire ___________ stake in Central
Depository Services (India) Ltd (CDSL) for Rs 1,266.48 crore.
1) 6.90%
2) 7.18%
3) 9.45%
4) 12.8%
5) 11.7%
Answer- 2) 7.18%
Explanation:
The Standard Chartered Bank sold its entire 7.18% stake in Central Depository Services (India) Ltd
(CDSL) in a block deal worth over Rs 1,266.48 crore.
i. CDSL facilitates the holding of securities in electronic form. CDSL and National Stock Exchange
(NSE)-promoted National Securities Depository Ltd(NSDL) are the only two depositories in India.
14. In March 2024, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) bought a ____________ share in Gautam
Adani’s Madhya Pradesh power project.
1) 26%
2) 34%
3) 20%
4) 32%
5) 29%
Answer- 1) 26%
Explanation:
The Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), owned by Mukesh Ambani, has bought a 26% share in Gautam
Adani’s Madhya Pradesh power project and has agreed to use the 500 MW of electricity produced
by the facility for captive use. The two billionaires are working together on a business project for the
first time.
• Under the terms of the Captive User policy as outlined in the Electricity Rules, 2005, Mahan
Energen Limited (MEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Power Limited (APL), and RIL
have signed into a 20-year long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for 500 MW.
• Reliance will purchase five crore equity shares at par (Rs 50 crore) in Mahan Energen Ltd.
15. In which bank, Warburg Pincus has recently (in March ‘24) sold its entire 2.25% stake for
Rs 1,195 crore?
1) Axis Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) IDFC First Bank

4) YES Bank
5) HDFC Bank
Answer- 3) IDFC First Bank
Explanation:
Warburg Pincus, a Private equity firm sold its entire 2.25% stake in IDFC (formerly Infrastructure
Development Finance Company Limited) First Bank for Rs 1,195 crore through the open market
transaction.
i. Note:Warburg Pincus sold its IDFC First Bank shares on the BSE (formerly Bombay Stock Exchange)
through its affiliated Cloverdell Investment Limited.
ii. As per BSE, the investment group used block deals to sell its 2.25% stake in the bank. More than
15.88 crore IDFC First Bank shares were sold by Cloverdell Investment.
16. In March 2024, Which company has recently (in March ‘24) received approval from
shareholders to delist its shares to proceed with its merger with ICICI Bank?
1) ICICI Financial Services Ltd
2) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
3) ICICI Home Finance
4) ICICI Prudential Trust Limited
5) ICICI Securities
Answer- 5) ICICI Securities
Explanation:
The Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India (ICICI) Securities has received approval
from shareholders to delist its shares to proceed with its merger with ICICI Bank, the parent
company and main shareholder.
• The delisting motion received 71.9% of the votes, and the minority shareholders of the
brokerage supported the move.
• Norges Bank Investment Management has the largest public share of 3.2% in ICICI Securities.
• As of March 28, 2024, ICICI Bank holds a roughly 75% stake in ICICI Securities.
DEFENCE
1. In March 2024, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed five major capital acquisition of Rs
_________ contracts with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Larsen & Toubro Limited and BrahMos
Aerospace Private Limited in New Delhi, Delhi.
1) 30.123.56 crore
2) 28,902.39 crore
3) 40,134.18 crore
4) 21,132.12 crore
5) 39,125.39 crore
Answer- 5) 39,125.39 crore
Explanation:
On 1st March 2024, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed five major capital acquisition contracts
worth Rs 39,125.39 crore in New Delhi, Delhi.

i. Out of the five contracts, one was with M/s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), two with M/s
Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) and two with M/s BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL). Click
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2. In which city, Samudra Laksamana 2024, the third edition of India-Malaysia Maritime
Exercise was held from 28th February 2024 to 2nd March 2024?
1) Chandipur, Odisha
2) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
3) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
4) Digha, West Bengal
5) Kochi, Kerala
Answer- 2) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Exercise Samudra Laksamana 2024, the third edition of the India-Malaysia maritime exercise, was
held at/off the coast of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh(AP) from February 28, 2024 to March 2,
2024 between the Indian Navy (IN) and Royal Malaysian Navy.
• Aim: To enhance interoperability and relationships between Indian and Royal Malaysian
Navies
• Participants: Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kiltan and the Royal Malaysian Ship KD Lekir.
3. Which country’s Coast Guard, along with the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has recently (in March
‘24) concluded the ‘Sea Defenders-2024’, the comprehensive maritime security exercise at Port
Blair, Andaman & Nicobar (A&N) Island?
1) United States
2) Australia
3) Japan
4) Indonesia
5) Philippines
Answer- 1) United States
Explanation:
‘Sea Defenders-2024’, the comprehensive maritime security exercise between the Indian Coast
Guard (ICG) & United States Coast Guard (USCG) was successfully concluded at Port Blair, Andaman
& Nicobar (A&N) Island on 9th March 2024.
• Aim of the Exercise: To enhance maritime cooperation and interoperability between ICG
& USCG.
i. ‘Sea Defenders-2024 exercise covered various situations like pollution response, showcasing
firefighting and damage control skills, practice to neutralize asymmetric threats related to drone
threats and shipboard emergencies.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. In February 2024, Yard 128 (LSAM 18), the _______ Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile
(ACTCM) Barge was launched at M/s Suryadipta Projects Private Limited (SPPL), Thane ,
Maharashtra.
1) 5th
2) 6th
3) 3rd
4) 4th
5) 2nd
Answer- 4) 4th
Explanation:
On 28th February 2024, Indian Navy (IN) has launched an Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile
(ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 18 (YARD 128)’, 4th Barge of 11 x ACTCM Barge Project at M/s Suryadipta
Projects Private Limited, Thane (Maharashtra).
i. The Barges are indigenously designed and built by the classification Naval Rules and Regulations of
the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).
ii. The model testing of the Barge during the design stage was conducted at the Naval Science and
Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (AP).
2. In February 2024, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully
conducted the flight test of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile, a
Man Portable Air Defence System(MANPADS) in __________.
1) Karnataka, Bengaluru
3) Pokhran, Rajasthan
4) Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
5) Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Answer- 2) Chandipur, Odisha
Explanation:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the flight test of
the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile, a Man Portable Air Defence
System(MANPADS) , off the coast of Odisha on 28th and 29th February 2024.
• The missile was tested from a ground-based portable launcher from the Integrated Test Range
in Chandipur, Balasore, Odisha.
i. VSHORADS was designed and developed by the Research Centre Imarat (RCI) in collaboration with
other DRDO labs and Indian Industry Partners.
3. In which state, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Limited has recently (in Feb ‘24) commissioned its
first indigenously built hydrogen electrolyser at the Green Hydrogen Plant?
1) Odisha
2) Bihar
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Gujarat

5) West Bengal
Answer- 4) Gujarat
Explanation:
Mumbai (Maharashtra) headquartered Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Limited has commissioned its first
indigenously built hydrogen electrolyser at the Green Hydrogen Plant in Hazira in Gujarat.
• The electrolyser has a rated power capacity of 1 megawatt (MW), expandable to 2 MW. It can
produce 200 Nm3/hour of hydrogen.
• It is a pressurised alkaline electrolyzer, equipped with two stacks and an indigenously
manufactured Electrolyzer Processing Unit (EPU) ML400.
i. These alkaline electrolysers are manufactured by L&T Electrolysers Limited, a newly incorporated
entity of L&T using the technology from McPhy Energy, France.
4. Which country’s research-sensing and imaging satellite, Pars 1 has recently (in March ‘24)
launched by the Soyuz-2.1b rocket of Russia into an orbit 500 km above Earth?
1) Türkiye
2) Iran
3) South Korea
4) Indonesia
5) Kenya
Answer- 2) Iran
Explanation:
Russia launched Pars 1, an Iranian research-sensing and imaging satellite by its Soyuz-2.1b rocket
from the Vostochny Cosmodrome launch base of Russia (some 8,000 kilometers(km) east of Moscow)
into an orbit 500 km above Earth.
i. Pars 1 will scan Iran’s topography and carry a 15-meter camera, enabling it to send high-resolution
images of surface locations from its orbit.
ii. The Pars-1 Satellite was indigenously developed by the Iranian Space Research Institute.It is
designed for remote sensing and testing future satellite technologies.
5. In March 2024, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying ______ (spacecraft) launched the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission from Florida, United
States of America (USA).
1) Orion spacecraft
2) Artemis spacecraft
3) Dragon spacecraft
4) CubeSat spacecraft
5) Starship spacecraft
Answer- 3) Dragon spacecraft
Explanation:
On 3rd March 2024, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Dragon spacecraft launched the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission from Launch Complex 39A
at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United States of America (USA).
i. Crew-8 mission is NASA’s eighth commercial crew rotation mission with SpaceX to the International
Space Station (ISS).

6. In March 2024, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal
virtually inaugurated 60T bollard pull tug named “Ocean Grace”, the first ever Made-in-India
Approved Standardised Tug Design and Specification (ASTDS) tug at Paradip Port, Odisha.
Which company has developed the Ocean Grace?
1) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
2) Cochin Shipyard Limited
3) Hindustan Shipyard Limited
4) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited
5) Goa Shipyard Limited
Answer- 2) Cochin Shipyard Limited
Explanation:
On 2nd March 2024, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
(MoPSW) virtually inaugurated 60-tonne (60T) bollard pull tug named “Ocean Grace”, the first
ever Made-in-India Approved Standardised Tug Design and Specification (ASTDS) tug at Paradip
Port, Odisha.
i. Ocean Grace, developed by the Cochin Shipyard Limited under MoPSW, was built at a cost of Rs 45
crores.
ii. The tug is designed for optimal efficiency and reliability, guaranteeing seamless navigation and
proficient vessel assistance, especially for large vessels like Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCCs) and
ultra-large crude carriers (ULCCs).
7. Name the Indian Naval Ship (INS) that has recently (in March ‘24) commissioned by the
Indian Navy (IN) at Minicoy, the southernmost island in Lakshadweep.
1) INS Trinkat
2) INS Kumbhir
3) INS Nishank
4) INS Jatayu
5) INS Guldar
Answer- 4) INS Jatayu
Explanation:
The Indian Navy (IN) commissioned the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Jatayu at Minicoy, the
southernmost island in Lakshadweep. This is the 2nd naval base in Lakshadweep after INS
Dweeprakshak in Kavaratti, the capital of Lakshadweep.
• It was commissioned by Admiral Radhakrishnan (R.) Hari Kumar, the Chief of Naval Staff
(CNS).
i. INS Jatayu will be functioning under the operational control of the Naval Officer in Charge
(Lakshadweep), Southern Naval Command.
8. In which city, Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 334 ‘Seahawks’, India’s first MH 60R
multirole helicopter Squadron was commissioned in March 2024?
1) Kochi, Kerala
3) Mumbai, Maharashtra
5) Digha, West Bengal

Answer- 1) Kochi, Kerala

Explanation:
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) R. Hari Kumar commissioned Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 334
‘Seahawks’, India’s first MH 60R multirole helicopter Squadron, at INS Garuda in Kochi, Kerala.
• The first Seahawk squadron of 48 officers and 170 men is commanded by Captain M. Abhisheik
Ram. The squadron is raised with six helicopters.
9. Name the transport aircraft of Indian Air Force (IAF) that has recently (in March ‘24)
airdropped an extra long and heavy indigenously developed platform.
1) CH-47F (I) aircraft
2) C-130J aircraft
3) C-17 aircraft
4) A-12 aircraft
5) C-10 aircraft
Answer- 3) C-17 aircraft
Explanation:
Indian Air Force (IAF)’s transport aircraft C-17 airdropped an extra long and heavy indigenously
developed platform that can carry a maximum load of over 22 tonnes.
i. The platform was developed by the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment
(ADRDE), which is a pioneer Research & Development (R&D) lab of the Defence Research and
Development Organisation (DRDO).
10. In March 2024, India successfully conducted the 1st flight test of an indigenously developed
Agni-5 ballistic missile with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV)
technology under _____________ (Mission).
1) Mission Divyastra
2) Mission Lakshya
3) Mission Nishant
4) Mission Rustom
5) Mission Shakti
Answer- 1) Mission Divyastra
Explanation:
On 11 March 2024, India successfully conducted the 1st flight test of an indigenously developed
Agni-5 ballistic missile by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), equipped
with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology from DR. APJ Abdul
Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.
• The flight test was conducted as part of India’s nuclear-capable missile named Mission
Divyastra (divine weapon).
• With the flight test of Mission Divyastra, India has joined the select group of nations that have
MIRV capability.

11. In March 2024, Deepak Mohanty, Chairperson of the Pension Fund Regulatory and
Development Authority (PFRDA), inaugurated the National Pension System (NPS) web
application for Financial Inclusion.
Which company developed the NPS Web application?
1) Edelweiss Broking Ltd
2) Karvy Stock Broking Ltd
3) Zerodha Broking Ltd
4) Religare Broking Ltd
5) Angel Broking Ltd
Answer- 3) Zerodha Broking Ltd
Explanation:
Deepak Mohanty, Chairperson of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA),
inaugurated the National Pension System (NPS) web application developed by
Bengaluru(Karnataka) based Zerodha Broking Limited.
i. The app offers seamless access to NPS for users, allowing them to easily manage their NPS accounts.
12. Which Company has recently (in March ’24) launched ‘Agray’ and ‘Akshay’, the 5th and 6th
ships of Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Shallow Water Craft (SWC) Project for Indian Navy
(IN) in Kolkata, West Bengal?
1) Cochin Shipyard Limited
2) Hooghly Dock & Port Engineers Limited
3) Hindustan Shipyard Limited
4) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited
5) Mazagon Dock Limited
Answer- 4) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited
Explanation:
On March 13, 2024, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) launched ‘Agray’ and
‘Akshay’, the 5th and 6th ships of 8 Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Shallow Water Craft (SWC)
Project for Indian Navy (IN) in Kolkata, West Bengal.
• They are designed to undertake anti-submarine operations in coastal waters, Low Intensity
Maritime Operations (LIMO) and Mine Laying Operations.
• The ASW SWC ships are 77.6 metre long & 105 m wide with a displacement of 900 tons and
endurance of over 1800 Nautical Miles(NM).
13. Which company has recently (in March ‘24) launched the MethaneSAT satellite into orbit
aboard a Falcon9 rocket from California, The United States of America(USA)?
1) National Aeronautics and Space Administration
2) SpaceX
3) European Space Agency
4) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
5) China National Space Administration
Answer- 2) SpaceX

Explanation:
Space Exploration Technologies Corporation’s (SpaceX) launched the MethaneSAT satellite into orbit
aboard a Falcon9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California,
The United States of America(USA) on 3rd March 2024.
• This will monitor the methane emissions from oil and gas companies across the world.
i. MethaneSAT is an imaging satellite operated by MethaneSAT LLC, a subsidiary of the Environmental
Defense Fund(EDF) and New Zealand Space Agency. This is the first satellite by a nonprofit
environmental group.
14. Which defence sector/Government agency has recently (in March’ 24) launched the
“Signals Technology Evaluation and Adaptation Group (STEAG)”, a first-of-its-kind specialised
technology unit to enhance its communication infrastructure?
1) Indian Army
2) Indian Navy
3) Indian Space Research Organisation
4) Indian Air Force
5) Border Security Force
Answer- 1) Indian Army
Explanation:
On 18th March 2024, the Indian Army launched the “Signals Technology Evaluation and
Adaptation Group (STEAG)”, a first-of-its-kind specialised technology unit to enhance its
communication infrastructure, in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The STEAG unit will be headed by a Colonel-rank officer from the Corps of Signals, a combat support
arm handling military communications.
ii. STEAG unit with a strength of around 280 personnel will operate under the Signals Directorate. The
unit will be based in Delhi.
Note: This is not a new raising, the Indian Army has transformed 21 Signals Group with the fresh
mandate as STEAG.
15. In which city, India has recently (in March ‘24) completed the Maiden Test-firing of its first
indigenously developed 1500 HorsePower(HP) engine for the Indian Army’s Main Battle Tanks
(MBT)?
1) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
3) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
4) Mysuru, Karnataka
5) Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu
Answer- 4) Mysuru, Karnataka
Explanation:
On March 20 2024, India successfully completed the Maiden Test-firing of its first indigenously
developed 1500 HorsePower(HP) engine for the Indian Army’s Main Battle Tanks (MBT), at BEML
Limited Engine division complex in Mysuru, Karnataka.
i.It also has cutting-edge features such as high power-to-weight ratio which can be operated under
extreme conditions including high altitudes, sub-zero temperatures of minus 40 degree Celsius and
desert environments up to 55 degree Celsius.

16. Which country has recently (in March ‘24) launched Queqiao-2, a relay satellite to provide
Earth-Moon communication services?
1) Iran
2) France
4) Japan
5) China
Answer- 5) China
Explanation:
On 20th March 2024, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) launched a Long March-8
rocket carrying Queqiao-2, a relay satellite designed to provide Earth-Moon communication
services, from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in South China's Hainan province.
i.The rocket also carried Tiandu-1 and Tiandu-2, two miniature satellites to conduct tests for the
construction of a constellation of data relay and navigation satellites.
17.Name the United Kingdom’s 1st-ever Laser-Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) that was
recently (in March ‘24) tested at the Hebrides Range.
1) Nukes
2) DE M-SHORAD
3) Dragon Fire
4) Hwasong-8
5) Sky Sabre
Answer- 3) Dragon Fire
Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) of the United Kingdom (UK) has successfully tested its 1st-ever
Laser-Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW), named “DragonFire”, at the Hebrides Range, located off the
northwest coast of Scotland, UK.
i. The DragonFire LDEW system achieved the UK’s 1st high-power firing of a laser weapon against
aerial targets.
ii. Designed to target and neutralise drones, DragonFire offers a cost-effective alternative to
traditional missiles.
18. Name the App that has recently (in March’ 24) developed by the Indian Council of
Agricultural Research(ICAR)-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) to
encourage citizen science initiatives in marine fisheries research.
1) MARLIN@CMFRI
2) CIFT Lab Test
3) mKRISHI Fisheries
4) CIBA Shrimp
5) Matsya Setu
Answer- 1) MARLIN@CMFRI
Explanation:
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research(ICAR)-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
(CMFRI) has developed an android mobile app, ‘MARLIN@CMFRI’, to encourage citizen science
initiatives in marine fisheries research.

i. The app was developed under a project by Eldho Varghese at the Fishery Resources Assessment,
Economics and Extension division (FRAEED) of the CMFRI.
ii.MARLIN stands for MARine Fishery Machine Learning Routines of INdian Exclusive Economic Zone
(EEZ).
19. Which Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)’s Institute has recently (in March
‘24) signed an MoU with the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) to scale up advanced
materials for India’s space programme?
1) Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI)
2) National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL)
3) National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR)
4) National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST)
5) Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO)
Answer- 4) National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST)
Explanation:
The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research -National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science
and Technology (CSIR-NIIST) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Vikram
Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) to scale up research and delivery of strategically-advanced materials
for India’s space programme.
i. Under the agreement, the VSSC and the NIIST will work together for the delivery of advanced
materials such as engineered alloys, coatings, and functional materials that hold applications in ISRO
missions.
20. In which city, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has recently (in March ‘24)
conducted the “Pushpak” – Reusable Launch Vehicle Autonomous Landing Mission (RLV-LEX-
02)?
2) Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
3) Chitradurga, Karnataka
4) Mahendragiri, Odisha
Answer- 3) Chitradurga, Karnataka
Explanation:
On 22nd March 2024, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted the
“Pushpak” – Reusable Launch Vehicle Autonomous Landing Mission (RLV-LEX-02) at the
Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) in Chitradurga, Karnataka.
• This landing is the 2nd of the series of experiments conducted by ISRO at ATR, with the first
mission RLV-LEX-01 being conducted in 2023.

21. In March 2024, the Indian Army (IA) deployed an initial batch of new indigenous Integrated
Drone Detection and Interdiction Systems (IDD&IS) along the northern borders with China in
March 2024.
Which company has developed IDD&IS systems along with the Defence Research and
Development Organisation (DRDO)?
2) Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited
3) Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited
4) India Optel Limited
Answer- 5) Bharat Electronics Limited
Explanation:
The Indian Army (IA) has deployed an initial batch of seven new indigenous Integrated Drone
Detection and Interdiction Systems (IDD&IS) along the northern borders with China.
i.The IDD&IS systems were togetherly developed by the Defence Research and Development
Organisation (DRDO) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).
• This Mark-1 variant IDD&IS was inducted by the Army Air Defence (AAD).
22. In March 2024, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) has designated the
___________(asteroid) as “(215884) Jayantmurthy”, named after Indian Prof. Jayant Murthy.
1) EX10 Hygiea
2) EX433 Eros
3) 2005 EX296
4) EX99942 Apophis
5) EX666 Desdemona
Answer- 3) 2005 EX296
Explanation:
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has designated the asteroid 2005 EX296 as
“(215884) Jayantmurthy”, named after Indian Prof. Jayant Murthy in recognition of his work in the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) New Horizons Science Team to observe the
ultraviolet background radiation in the universe.
i.The announcemnet was made on 18th March 2024 by the IAU’s Working Group on Small Bodies
Nomenclature, designated body to provide official names to all asteroids, comets and other small
objects in the Solar System.
ii.This Asteroid was discovered by M.W. Buie at Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona, United
States of America (USA), in 2005.
23. Name the portal that has recently (in March’ 24) launched by the Election Commission of
India (ECI) to facilitate easier voting for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).
1) Saksham
2) Nirmaya
3) Samarth
4) Sahyogi
5) Anudaan
Answer- 1) Saksham

Explanation:
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched a new app called ‘Saksham’ to facilitate
easier voting for Persons with Disabilities(PwDs).This will also enable the PwDs to avail facilities(like
wheelchair) at the polling stations.
i.To ensure “No Voter to be left behind”, ECI has announced that citizens above the age of 85 and
PwDs with 40 per cent benchmark disability can vote from home. This is the first time the ECI is
providing a ‘vote-from-home’ option.
24. Which company has recently (in March’ 24) developed India’s first homegrown indigenous
Hydroxyurea oral suspension for the treatment of sickle disease?
1) Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
2) Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited
3) Alkem Laboratories Limited
4) Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited
5) Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Answer- 2) Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited
Explanation:
Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited, a New Delhi (Delhi)-based pharmaceutical company,
has developed India’s first homegrown indigenous Hydroxyurea oral suspension for the
treatment of sickle disease in a cost-effective way.
i. This product has received Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) approval following rigorous
review and bioequivalence studies
25. In March 2024, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that the Polar
Satellite Launch Vehicle Orbital Experimental Module-3 (POEM-3) of __________ (Launch
Vehicle)/XPoSat mission, re-entered the Earth’s atmosphere with zero debris in orbit.
1) PSLV-C37
2) PSLV-C58
3) PSLV- C6
4) PSLV-C29
5) PSLV-C51
Answer- 2) PSLV-C58
Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle
Orbital Experimental Module-3 (POEM-3) re-entered the Earth’s atmosphere with zero debris in
orbit.
• The milestone was achieved on 21st March, 2024 and that PSLV C58/XPoSat mission has
practically left no debris in orbit.
i. It is ISRO’s unique cost-effective space platform which used the spent PS4 stage of the PSLV-C58
launch vehicle and launched XPoSat (X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite) on 1st January, 2024.
26. In March 2024, International Astronomical Union (IAU) approved the name ___________ for
the landing site of Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander.
1) Statio Durgama
2) Statio Ram Lalla

3) Statio Shiv Shakti

4) Statio Pashupati
5) Statio Kedarnath
Answer- 3) Statio Shiv Shakti
Explanation:
International Astronomical Union (IAU)'s Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature
(WGPSN) has approved the name “Statio Shiv Shakti” for the landing site of Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram
lander.
• The approval was given on 19th March 2024.
i. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been honoured with the Aviation Week Network’s
2023-2024 Laureates Award under Space category for its achievements in Chandrayaan-3.
• Ambassador Sripriya Ranganathan, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of India in Washington
DC, USA, received the award on behalf of ISRO.
27. Which country has recently (in March’ 24) launched the Yunhai-3 02 satellite to Monitor
Atmospheric, and Space Environments?
1) France
2) Israel
3) South Korea
4) Japan
5) China
Answer- 5) China
Explanation:
China launched a new satellite “Yunhai-3 02” from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center located in
north China’s Shanxi Province. The satellite was launched atop a modified version of the Long March-
6 rocket.
i. This launch marks the 514th mission of the Long March series carrier rockets, highlighting China’s
extensive experience in space missions.
• Yunhai-3 02 is specifically designed to conduct: Atmospheric and marine environment surveys,
Space environment monitoring, Disaster prevention and reduction efforts and Scientific
experiments.
28. Which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) has recently (in March '24) collaborated with
Starburst Accelerator (SARL) to establish a 100 Million Euros Startup Hub?
1) IIT Madras
2) IIT Kharagpur
3) IIT Bombay
4) IIT Delhi
5) IIT Guwahati
Answer- 1) IIT Madras
Explanation:
French aerospace and defence firm Starburst Accelerator (SARL) collaborated with the Indian
Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT Madras) to establish an innovative hub for start-ups with the
funding support of 100 million Euros.

• A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizing this collaboration was signed at the IIT
Madras campus in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
i. Under this partnership, IIT Madras will enable Starburst to set up accelerator programs to
strengthen India’s Aviation, Space, and Defence (ASD) ecosystem.
29. Which company has recently (in March’ 24) test-fired the Stage-2 of the Vikram-1 space
launch vehicle, ‘Kalam-250’?
1) Antrix Corporation Limited
2) Agnikul Cosmos Private Limited
3) Bellatrix Aerospace Private Limited
4) Hyoristic Innovations Private Limited
5) Skyroot Aerospace Private Limited
Answer- 5) Skyroot Aerospace Private Limited
Explanation:
Skyroot Aerospace Private Limited, a Hyderabad (Telangana)-based aerospace company, has
successfully test-fired the Kalam-250, otherwise called Stage-2 of the Vikram-1 space launch vehicle.
i. The test was conducted at the propulsion testbed of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh(AP).
30. Name the fighter aircraft that has recently (in March ‘24) completed its first flight in
Bengaluru, Karnataka.
1) Dassault Mirage 2000
2) Sukhoi Su-30 (MKI)
3) Tejas Mark (Mk)-1A
4) Mikoyan MiG-29
5) HF-24 Marut
Answer- 3) Tejas Mark (Mk)-1A
Explanation:
On March 28, 2024, the Tejas Mark (Mk)-1A fighter aircraft made its successful maiden flight from
the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) facility in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
i. HAL’s chief test pilot, Group Captain KK Venugopal (retd) flew the light combat aircraft (LCA) Mk-
1A.
ii. The Tejas Mark-1A is designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) under the
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and manufactured by Hindustan
Aeronautics Limited(HAL).
SPORTS
1.Which country’s women's national football team has recently (in Feb ‘24) won the final in the
Turkish Women’s Cup 2024 by defeating the Indian women’s football team?
1) Estonia
2) Hong Kong
3) Kosovo
4) Bulgaria

5) Zambia
Answer- 3) Kosovo
Explanation:
The Indian women’s football team (nickname: Blue Tigresses) finished runner-up at the Turkish
Women's Cup 2024 after losing to Kosovo in the finals held at the Gold City Sports Complex in
Alanya, Türkiye.
i. The 8th edition of the Turkish Women's Cup, also known as the Alanya Gold City Cup, was held
from 21st to 27th February 2024 in Alanya, Türkiye.
ii. India’s Manisha Kalyan was awarded “Best Midfielder of the Tournament” for her exemplary
display throughout the competition.
2. Which team has recently (in March ‘24) won the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 10?
1) Tamil Thalaivas
2) Bengaluru Bulls
3) Haryana Steelers
4) Gujarat Giants
5) Puneri Paltan
Answer- 5) Puneri Paltan
Explanation:
Puneri Paltan won the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 10 by defeating the Haryana Steelers in
the finals held at the GMC Balayogi Stadium in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana.
• It marks Puneri Paltan’s first-ever PKL title win since its first edition in 2014.
i. The title winner, Puneri Paltan, was awarded prize money of Rs 3 crore, and runner-up Haryana
Steelers was awarded Rs 1.8 crore.
3. Which University has recently (in Feb ‘24) topped the medal tally of 4th edition of the Khelo
India University Games (KIUG 2023) with a total of 71 medals held in the NorthEast region of
India?
1) Guru Nanak Dev University
2) Lovely Professional University
3) Panjab University
4) Chandigarh University
5) Jain University
Answer- 4) Chandigarh University
Explanation:
Chandigarh University won the overall championship of the 4th edition of the Khelo India University
Games (KIUG 2023) held in the NorthEast region from 17th -29th February 2024. Chandigarh
University topped the medal tally of KIUG 2023 with a total of 71 medals (32 gold, 18 silver, and 21
bronze).
i. Lovely Professional University (Punjab) with 42 medals (20 gold, 14 silver, and 8 bronze), and Guru
Nanak Dev University, Amritsar (Punjab) with 51 medals (12 gold, 20 silver, and 19 bronze) were
ranked in 2nd and 3rd place, respectively.
• The Mascot of the KIUG 2023 is ‘Ashtalakshmi’, a butterfly. Click here to read more

4. Who has recently (in March ‘24) won the season-opening Formula 1 (F1) Bahrain Grand Prix
2024?
1) Max Verstappen
2) Sergio Perez
3) Carlos Sainz
4) Lando Norris
5) Charles Leclerc
Answer- 1) Max Verstappen
Explanation:
Belgian-Dutch driver Max Verstappen (competing under the Dutch flag) of Red Bull won the season-
opening Formula 1 (F1) Bahrain Grand Prix 2024 held at the Bahrain International Circuit, Bahrain,
from 29th February to 2nd March 2024.
• This victory also marks Verstappen’s second consecutive Bahrain GP title (2023 and 2024).
5. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Anthony de Mello Trophy
2024 held from January to March 2024?
A) The Indian men’s test cricket team led by Rohit Sharma won the Anthony de Mello Trophy
2024 by defeating England (captained by Ben Stokes) in the five-match test series for 4-1.
B) Ravichandran Ashwin played his 100th Test for India in the fifth Test against England at
Dharamshala, where he also took five wickets in the second innings.
C) With the 712 runs, Yashasvi Jaiswal surpassed Virat Kohli’s record for most runs (655 runs)
in a Test series against England.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Indian men’s test cricket team led by Rohit Sharma won the Anthony de Mello Trophy 2024 by
defeating England (captained by Ben Stokes) in the five-match test series for 4-1 held from 25th
January to 9th March 2024 in five venues across India.
i. Ravichandran Ashwin played his 100th Test for India in the fifth Test against England at
Dharamshala, where he also took five wickets in the second innings.
• Ashwin is the ninth bowler and the second Indian(After Anil Kumble – 619) to pick up 500
Test wickets.
ii. With 712 runs, Yashasvi Jaiswal surpassed Virat Kohli’s record for most runs (655 runs) in a Test
series against England. Click here to read more
6. Which of the following Indian badminton players have recently (in March ‘24) won the men’s
doubles title at the finals of the YONEX French Open 2024 held in Paris, France?
1) Lakshya Sen and Srikanth Kidambi
2) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
3) Chirag Shetty and Lakshya Sen
4) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Srikanth Kidambi

5) Prannoy H. S. and Chirag Shetty

Answer- 2) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
Explanation:
The Indian badminton pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the men’s doubles
title by defeating Chinese Taipei’s Lee Jhe-Huei and Yang Po-Hsuan at the finals of the YONEX French
Open 2024.
• The 94th edition of the French Open, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour
Super 750 Badminton tournament, was held from 5-10th March 2024 at the Arena Porte de la
Chapelle, Paris, France.
Winners of French Open 2024:
Championship Winner Runner
Men’s Singles Shi Yu Qi (China) Kunlavut Vitidsaran (Thailand)
Women’s Singles An Se Young (South Korea) Akane Yamaguchi (Japan)
Men’s Doubles Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Lee Jhe-Huei and Yang Po-Hsuan
Chirag Shetty (India) (Chinese Taipei)
Women’s Chen QingChen and Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida

Doubles Jia Yi Fan (China) (Japan)
Mixed Doubles Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping Seo Seung-Jae and Chae Yoo-Jung
(China) (South Korea)
7. Who has recently (in March ‘24) won the Formula 1 (F1) Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (GP)
2024?
1) Lewis Hamilton
2) Lando Norris
3) Max Verstappen
4) Fernando Alonso
5) Charles Leclerc
Answer- 3) Max Verstappen
Explanation:
Belgian-Dutch driver Max Verstappen (competing under the Dutch flag) of Red Bull won the Formula
1 (F1) Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (GP) 2024 held at Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
from 7th to 9th March 2024.
i. Sergio Perez (Mexico) secured 2nd Position and Charles Leclerc (Monaco) secured 3rd position
in Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (GP) 2024.
8. Which cricket team has recently (in March ‘24) won their 42nd Ranji Trophy title by
defeating Vidarbha?
1) Haryana
2) Saurashtra
3) Karnataka

4) Mumbai
5) Gujarat
Answer- 4) Mumbai
Explanation:
The Mumbai cricket team led by Ajinkya Rahane won the Ranji Trophy 2023-2024 season (89th
edition) by defeating Vidarbha led by Akshay Wadkar in the finals held at Wankhede Stadium in
Mumbai, Maharashtra in March 2024.
• This marks the Mumbai team’s 42nd Ranji Trophy and first trophy since 2016.
i. Mumbai’s Musheer Khan (age: 19 years and 14 days) surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s record and
became the youngest Mumbai player to score a century in the Ranji Trophy final.
ii. Indian fast bowler Dhawal Kulkarni announced his retirement from international cricket and first-
class cricket after the Ranji Trophy Finals. Click here to read more
9. Which team won the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 title by defeating Delhi Capitals
in March 2024?
1) Gujarat Giants
2) UP Warriorz
3) Royal Challengers Bangalore
4) Mumbai Indians
5) Chennai Super Kings
Answer- 3) Royal Challengers Bangalore
Explanation:
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), led by Smriti Mandhana, won the Women’s Premier League
(WPL) 2024 title by defeating Delhi Capitals (DC), led by Meghann(Meg) Lanning (Australia), in the
final held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, Delhi.
• The second edition of the WPL was held from 23rd February to 17th March 2024. It marks
RCB’s first WPL title.
• RCB won Rs 6 crore, while DC was awarded Rs 3 crore as the runner-up. Click here to read
more
10. Which bank has recently (in March ‘24) partnered with the Indian Olympic Association
(IOA) to become the Official Banking Partner for Team India for the Paris Olympics 2024?
1) HDFC Bank
2) Axis Bank
4) IndusInd Bank
5) YES Bank
Answer- 5) YES Bank
Explanation:
YES Bank partnered with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and has been named the Official
Banking Partner for Team India for the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024, which is scheduled to take
place from 26th July to 11th August 2024 in Paris, France.
i. As part of the partnership, YES Bank launched the campaign ‘Milkar Jitayengey,’ (“Together We
Win”) for the Indian Olympic team, highlighting the shared effort behind every victory.

11. Name the personality who has been recently (in March’ 24) selected as India’s flag bearer
for the 2024 Paris Olympics?
1) Achanta Sharath Kamal
2) Shiva Keshavan
3) Gagan Narang
4) Ramanathan Krishnan
5) Vijay Amritraj
Answer- 1) Achanta Sharath Kamal
Explanation:
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) named table tennis player Achanta Sharath Kamal as
India’s flagbearer for the 2024 Paris Olympics, set to be held from 26th July to 11th August 2024 in
Paris, France.
• Sharath Kamal will be the 19th flag bearer for India at the Olympics.
• The IOA also appointed boxer Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom as the chef de mission of the
Indian Olympic contingent.
• Luge player Shiva Keshavan was appointed as the deputy chef de mission.
• Gagan Narang has been tasked with overseeing India’s operations at the shooting range at the
Paris Olympics. Click here to read more.
12. Name the personality who has recently (in March ‘24) won the men’s singles title at the
World Table Tennis (WTT) Feeder Beirut 2024 held in Lebanon?
1) Sathiyan Gnanasekaran
2) Manav Vikas Thakkar
3) Manush Shah
4) Manish Sharma
5) Giridharan Rajagopalan
Answer- 1) Sathiyan Gnanasekaran
Explanation:
India’s Sathiyan Gnanasekaran (hailing from Tamil Nadu) won the men’s singles title at the World
Table Tennis (WTT) Feeder Beirut 2024 by defeating compatriot Manav Vikas Thakkar (Gujarat) in
the finals.
• He became the first ever Indian player to win the Men's Singles trophy at a WTT Feeder
Series event.
• WTT Feeder Beirut 2024 was held from 19th to 21st March 2024 at the Al Kawthar Secondary
School in Beirut, Lebanon.
i. India’s Manush Utpalbhai Shah (Gujarat) and Diya Parag Chitale (Maharashtra) won the Mixed
Doubles title at WTT Feeder Beirut 2024 by defeating compatriots Manav Vikash Thakkar and
Archana Girish Kamath(Karnataka) in the finals. List of Winners & Runners of WTT Feeder Beirut
2024.
13. Name the personality who has recently (in March’ 24) won the Formula 1 (F1) Australian
Grand Prix (GP) 2024.
1) Charles Leclerc
2) Max Verstappen
3) Carlos Sainz Jr.

4) Lando Norris
5) Fernando Alonso
Answer- 3) Carlos Sainz Jr.
Explanation:
Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Vázquez de Castro (Carlos Sainz Jr.) of Spain won the Formula 1 (F1)
Australian Grand Prix (GP) 2024, held from 22nd to 24th March 2024 at Albert Park Circuit,
Melbourne, Australia.
i. Ferrari‘s Charles Leclerc(Monaco) and United Kingdom’s Lando Norris won the second and third
positions, respectively.
14. Name the Indian personality who has recently (in March’ 24) won the women’s singles title
at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Feeder Beirut II 2024 held in Lebanon.
1) Poulomi Ghatak
2) Bhavina Hasmukhbhai Patel
3) Sreeja Akula
4) Manika Batra
5) Sutirtha Mukherjee
Answer- 3) Sreeja Akula
Explanation:
India’s Sreeja Akula (Hailing from Telangana) won the women’s singles title at the World Table
Tennis (WTT) Feeder Beirut II 2024 by defeating Sarah De Nutte (Luxembourg) in the finals.
• WTT Feeder Beirut II 2024 was held from 22nd to 24th March 2024 at the Al Kawthar
Secondary School in Beirut, Lebanon.
i. India’s Manush Utpalbhai Shah(Gujarat) and Manav Vikash Thakkar(Gujarat) won the men’s
doubles title by defeating Indian duo Mudit Dani(Maharashtra) and Akash Pal(West Bengal) in the all-
Indian finals.
ii. Akash Pal and Poymantee Baisya(West Bengal) won the mixed doubles title by defeating
compatriots Sathiyan Gnanasekaran(Tamil Nadu) and Manika Batra(Delhi) in the finals. It marks their
first WTT title. Click here to read more.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS

1. Who authored the book, ‘Swallowing the Sun: A Novel’, which was launched in February
2024?
1) Gauri Shankar Gupta
2) Ajay Bisaria
3) Vikas Swarup
4) Navtej Sarna
5) Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri
Answer- 5) Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri
Explanation:
Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri, Former Assistant Secretary General, United Nations (UN) and wife of
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, penned her debut novel ‘Swallowing the Sun: A Novel’. She is
also a former deputy executive director of UN Women.

i. The novel is published by Aleph Book Company, an independent publishing firm promoted by Rupa
Publications India.
2. Name the sports magazine that has recently (in March ‘24) published the coffee table book
titled ‘FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023’.
1) Bharatiya Kushti Patrika
2) Sport and Pastime
3) Sportinfo Magazine
4) Sportstar
5) SportsBusiness
Answer- 4) Sportstar
Explanation:
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik released a coffee table book titled ‘FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s
World Cup 2023’ published by Sportstar, the sports magazine of The Hindu Group.
i. The 252-page book captured every on-field and off-field moment of the 15th edition of the
(Fédération Internationale de Hockey, or International Hockey Federation) FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s
World Cup 2023, which was held from 13th to 29th January 2023 in Bhubaneswar & Rourkela,
Odisha.
3. Name the Former President who has recently (in March ‘24) authored the book, ‘The
Conspiracy to Oust Me from the Presidency’.
1) Gotabaya Rajapaksa (Sri Lanka)
2) Ram Nath Kovind (India)
3) Isaac Herzog (Israel)
4) Vladimir Putin (Russia)
5) Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Ukraine)
Answer- 1) Gotabaya Rajapaksa (Sri Lanka)
Explanation:
Former President of Sri Lanka, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, has authored a book titled ‘The Conspiracy to
Oust Me from the Presidency’ which speaks about his political downfall to a “conspiracy” involving
foreign and local parties.
• Gotabaya Rajapaksa served as the 7th Executive President of Sri Lanka from 2019 to 2022.
• The book is available in the English and Sinhalese language.
4. Who authored the book, ‘Israel War Diary’ that was released by Union Minister of
Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Singh Thakur in March 2024?
1) Kiran Desai
2) Bhavik Sarkhedi
3) Amitav Ghosh
4) Vikram Seth
5) Vishal Pandey
Answer- 5) Vishal Pandey

Explanation:
Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), has released
a book titled ‘Israel War Diary “इजराइल वॉर डायरी“ authored by Vishal Pandey at an event held in
New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The book speaks about the war between Israel and Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiya (HAMAS), an
Islamic Resistance Movement which is the largest and most capable militant group in the Palestinian
territories.
ii. The book is published by Prabhat Prakashan Private Limited & available in Hindi language.
5. Which of the following books were recently (in March’ 24) presented by S.Ramann,
Chairman & Managing Director of the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to
Union Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman.
1) Prabhaav
2) Diagnostic Mapping of Cluster- Charting the Path Ahead through Intervention
3) Industrial Development Bank of India
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
S.Ramann, Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of the Small Industries Development Bank of India
(SIDBI) presented 2 books titled ‘Prabhaav’ and ‘Diagnostic Mapping of Cluster- Charting the
Path Ahead through Intervention’ to Union Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, Ministry of Finance.
i.Prabhaav is an impact assessment report on the Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) released by SIDBI.
The 3rd-party assessment of the scheme was undertaken by CRISIL.
ii.Diagnostic Mapping of Clusters is the first of SIDBI’s information series aimed at kindling cluster
development.
6. Which of the following personalities did not co-author the book “A Compendium on Non-
Native Organisms of India," launched by J. Chinchu Rani, Minister for Animal Husbandry of
Kerala, in March 2024?
1) Manoj Kumar
2) Vinod Haridas
3) K.V. Jayachandran
4) Jasmin Anand
5) Sheela S
Answer- 1) Manoj Kumar
Explanation:
Animal Husbandry Minister J. Chinchurani, the government of Kerala published a book titled “A
Compendium on Non-Native Organisms of India” in a event held at T.K. Madhava Memorial (TKMM)
College, Nangiarkulangara, Kerala.
• The book was co-authored by K.V. Jayachandran, honorary professor of Aquatic Biology and
Fisheries department, Kerala University along with TKMM College faculties: Sheela S., Jasmin
Anand and Vinod Haridas.
• The book offers information about invasive species discovered in various parts of Alappuzha
(Kerala), the issues they pose, and strategies to prevent their spread.

7. Which of the following personalities did not author the book ‘An illustrated guide to the
Lepidoptera of India: taxonomic procedures, family characters, diversity, and distribution’
published by the Zoological Survey of India in March 2024?
1) Dhriti Banerjee
2) Navneet Singh
3) Rahul Joshi
4) P. C. Pathania
5) Karm Narayan Bahl
Answer- 5) Karm Narayan Bahl
Explanation:
The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) published the first of its kind book titled ‘An illustrated
guide to the Lepidoptera of India: taxonomic procedures, family characters, diversity, and
distribution’.
i.The book was written by Dr. Dhriti Banerjee, Director of the ZSI, along with Dr. Navneet Singh, Dr.
Rahul Joshi, and Dr. P. C. Pathania, ZSI scientists, and Dr. R.C. Kendrick, a Lepidoptera expert from
Hong Kong.
OBITUARY
1. In February 2024, India’s oldest parliamentarian and a founding member of the Samajwadi
Party (SP), __________ passed away.
1) Shafiqur Rahman Barq
2) Mulayam Singh Yadav
3) Beni Prasad Verma
4) Akhilesh Yadav
5) Mohammad Azam Khan
Answer- 1) Shafiqur Rahman Barq
Explanation:
India’s oldest parliamentarian and a founding member of the Samajwadi Party (SP), Shafiqur
Rahman Barq passed away at the age of 93 in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh (UP).
i. He was serving as Member of Parliament (MP) of the 17th Lok Sabha (2019-24) representing the
Sambhal constituency of UP.
• He served as an MP for five times.
• He served as a Member Legislative Assembly (MLA) in UP for four times in the years 1974-77,
1977-80, 1985-89 and 1989-91 respectively.
2. In March 2024, Renowned Archaeologist and Padma Shri awardee, Arun Kumar Sharma,
passed away.
In which year did he receive the Padma Shri award?
1) 2017
2) 2015
3) 2018
4) 2016
5) 2019

Answer- 1) 2017
Explanation:
Renowned Archaeologist and Padma Shri awardee, Arun Kumar Sharma, passed away at the age
of 91 in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. He was born on 12 November 1933, in Mohandi village near Chandkhuri
in Chhattisgarh.
• The government of India honoured him with Padma Shri (Others category) in 2017.
• Arun Kumar Sharma joined the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), in 1959.
3. In March 2024, Martin Brian Mulroney, who served as the 18th Prime Minister (PM) of
__________ (country) passed away.
1) Canada
2) Argentina
3) Brazil
4) Spain
5) Italy
Answer- 1) Canada
Explanation:
Martin Brian Mulroney, who served as the 18th Prime Minister (PM) of Canada(1984-1993),
passed away at the age of 84 in Palm Beach, Florida, the United States of America (USA).
• He played a crucial role in the signing of the Canada-United States (US) Free Trade Agreement
with former US President Ronald Reagan.
i. The agreement was later superseded by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in
1994.
4. In March 2024,____________, who served as Governor of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and

Mizoram, passed away.
1) Surjit Singh Barnala
2) Sudarshan Agarwal
3) Banwari Lal Joshi
4) Krishan Kant Paul
5) Aziz Qureshi
Answer- 5) Aziz Qureshi
Explanation:
Senior Congress leader Aziz Qureshi, who served as Governor of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and
Mizoram, passed away at the age of 83 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
i. He served as a Member of Parliament (MP – Lok Sabha) from 1984 to 1989. He was elected from
Satna constituency of Madhya Pradesh.
ii. He served as Governor of Uttarakhand from 2012-2015; and Governor of Mizoram from January
2015 to March 2015. He served as Governor (Additional charge) of Uttar Pradesh from 23 June 2014
to 22 July 2014.
5. In March 2024, _____________, creator of Dragon Ball, one of the most influential and best-selling
manga from Japan passed away.
1) Hiromu Arakawa
2) Eiichiro Oda

3) Naoki Urasawa
4) Akira Toriyama
5) Rumiko Takahashi
Answer- 4) Akira Toriyama
Explanation:
Akira Toriyama, one of the most famous Japanese comic (manga) artists and character designers,
passed away.
• He was the creator of Dragon Ball, one of the most influential and best-selling manga.
i. In 2019, Toriyama received Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts
and Letters) from the French government for his contributions to the arts.
6. In March 2024, Former Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Laxminarayana Ramdas passed
away.
He was honoured with Vir Chakra, the third-highest gallantry award, in __________(year).
1) 1968
2) 1971
3) 1985
4) 1989
5) 1990
Answer-2) 1971
Explanation:
Former Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Laxminarayana Ramdas, passed away at the age of 90 in
Secunderabad Military Hospital, Telangana.
i. He was honoured with Vir Chakra (1971), the third-highest gallantry award, for his role in the
1971 Indo-Pakistani war
ii. He received the Ramon Magsasay Award for Peace and International Understanding in 2004 for his
efforts to build peace between Pakistan and India.
7. In March’ 24, a renowned handloom artist and Padma Shri Awardee, Kapil Dev Prasad
passed away.
He received the Padma Shri award for art in ___________(year).
1) 2017
2) 2019
3) 2021
4) 2022
5) 2023
Answer- 5) 2023
Explanation:
Padma Shri Awardee Kapil Dev Prasad, a renowned handloom artist, passed away at the age of 70
in Basman Bigha village, Nalanda district, Bihar.
i. He received the Padma Shri award for art in 2023. He was honoured for popularising Bihar’s
Buddhist art of weaving Bawan Buti (52 motifs) on Sarees.

8. A renowned Dutch-American primatologist, ethologist and author _____________ passed away in

March 2024.
1) Isabel Behncke
2) Christophe Boesch
3) Sarah Brosnan
4) Harold Clyde Bingham
5) Frans de Waal
Answer- 5) Frans de Waal
Explanation:
A renowned Dutch-American primatologist, ethologist and author, Frans de Waal, who founded the
Origins of Morality in Apes, passed away at the age of 75 in Stone Mountain in Georgia, United States.
i.He, along with Jennifer Pokorny, received the Ig Nobel Award for Anatomy in 2012.
ii.Noted books: “Chimpanzee Politics” (1982); “Our Inner Ape: A Leading Primatologist Explains
Why We Are Who We Are” (2005); and “Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?”
(2016).
9. In March 2024, Oscar-winning British screenwriter David Seidler passed away.

He won the Academy Award (Oscar) for Best Original Screenplay for the film __________ in 2011.
1) Onassis: The Richest Man in the World
2) Kung Fu Killer
3) The King’s Speech
4) Tucker: The Man and His Dream
5) Son of the Dragon
Answer- 3) The King’s Speech
Explanation:
Oscar-winning British screenwriter David Seidler passed away at the age of 86 in New Zealand. He
was born on 4 August 1937 in London, England, the United Kingdom (UK).
i.He got his 1st screenwriting credit in 1966, working on a seafaring Australian series called
“Adventures of the Seaspray.”
ii.In 2011, he won the Academy Award(Oscar) for Best Original Screenplay for the film ‘The King’s
Speech’.
iii. He also won the 2011 British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards for Original
Screenplay and Outstanding British Film Award for the same.
10. In March 2024, a renowned Kannada Writer and Sahitya Akademi Awardee Dr.
Gurulinga Kapse passed away.
He received the Sahitya Akademi award for his book “Ondu Putada Kathe” in ___________(year).
1) 2024
2) 2022
3) 2020
4) 2023
5) 2021
Answer- 5) 2021

Explanation:
A renowned Kannada Writer and Sahitya Akademi Awardee Dr Gurulinga Kapse passed away on
26th March 2024 in Dharwad, Karnataka. He was born on 2nd April 1928 in Loni village in
Vijayapura district, Karnataka.
i.He won the Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize in 2021 for his book “Ondu Putada Kathe” (A
short story), the Kannada translation of the Autobiography of Marathi Writer V. S. Khandekar titled
“Eka Panachi Kahani” originally written in Marathi.
11. Psychologist Daniel Kahneman, won the Nobel Prize in ________( field) in 2002, Passed Away
in March 2024.
1) Physics
2) Chemistry
3) Literature
4) Economics Science
5) Peace
Answer- 4) Economics Science
Explanation:
Daniel Kahneman, a Renowned Israeli-American and the first and only psychologist to win a Nobel
Prize (Economics), passed away at the age of 90. He was born on 5 March 1934, in Tel Aviv, British
Mandate of Palestine (now Israel).
i. He won the Nobel Prize in Economic Science – formerly known as The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in
Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel in 2002 for integrating insights from psychological
research into economic science, especially concerning human judgement and decision-making under
uncertainty.
• He shared the award with an American economist Vernon Lomax Smith.
12. In March 2024, Louis Cameron Gossett Jr, the first Black man to win Oscars for Best Actor in
a Supporting Role in ____________ (year), passed away.
1) 1990
2) 1983
3) 1975
4) 1992
5) 1989
Answer- 2) 1983
Explanation:
On March 29 2024, Louis Cameron Gossett Jr, the first Black man to win Oscars for Best Actor in a
Supporting Role passed away at the age of 87 in California, United States.
• In 1983 he won Oscars for his performance in ‘’An Officer and a Gentleman’’.
• Louis Gossett Jr. became the second black man to win a Golden Globe (1983) for best
Supporting Actor.

IMPORTANT DAYS
1. When was Rare Disease Day 2024 observed across the globe with the theme of “Share Your
Colours”?
1) 24th February 2024
Answer- 3) 29th February 2024
Explanation:
Rare Disease Day is annually observed across the globe on the last day of February, either 28 or 29 in
leap years (the rarest day of the year), to raise awareness of the rare diseases and their impact on the
people they affect.
i. Rare Disease Day 2024, observed on 29th February 2024, marks the 17th Observance of Rare
Disease Day.
ii. The 2024 theme of Rare Disease Day is “Share Your Colours”. This theme is the continuation of
the 2022 and 2023 themes.
2. What was the theme of United Nations (UN) Zero Discrimination Day, observed across the
globe on 1st March 2024?
1) To protect everyone’s health, protect everyone’s rights
2) Act to change laws that Discriminate
3) End Inequalities
4) Remove laws that harm, create laws that empower
5) Save lives: Decriminalise
Answer- 1) To protect everyone’s health, protect everyone’s rights
Explanation:
United Nations (UN)’s Zero Discrimination Day is annually observed across the globe on 1st March
to promote equality, inclusion, peace, and diversity while raising awareness about the harmful impact
of discrimination worldwide.
i. 1st March 2024 marks the observance of the 10th anniversary of Zero Discrimination Day with the
theme of “To protect everyone’s health, protect everyone’s rights”.
ii. The symbol of Zero Discrimination Day is the “Butterfly”. Click here to read more
3. When was World Civil Defence Day (WCDD) 2024 observed across the globe with the theme
of “Honour Heroes and Promote Safety Skills”?
5) 1st March 2024
Answer- 5) 1st March 2024

Explanation:
World Civil Defence Day (WCDD), also known as World Civil Protection Day, is annually observed
across the globe on 1st March to honour the significance of Civil Defence and the personnel who have
sacrificed their lives for it.
• 1st March 2024 marks the observance of the 35th WCDD with the theme of “Honour Heroes
and Promote Safety Skills”. Click here to read more
4. The ___________ Civil Accounts Day was observed across India on 1st March 2024.
1) 46th
2) 48th
3) 50th
4) 47th
5) 45th
Answer- 2) 48th
Explanation:
Civil Accounts Day is annually observed across India on 1 March to mark the Foundation Day of the
Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS), one of the Civil Services functioning under the Department of
Expenditure, Ministry of Finance (MoF).
• 1st March 2024 marks the observance of the 48th Civil Accounts Day. Click here to read
more
5. When was the 2nd World Seagrass Day 2024 observed across the globe by the United
Nations (UN)?
1) 2nd March 2024
3) 1st March 2024
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s 2nd World Seagrass Day 2024 was observed across the globe on 1st
March 2024 to raise awareness of the significance of seagrasses, emphasising their fundamental role
in marine biodiversity, their threats, and their contributions to sustainable development and climate
change mitigation and adaptation.
• The first ever World Seagrass Day was observed on 1st March 2023. Click here to read more
6. When was the United Nations (UN) World Wildlife Day (WWD) 2024 observed across the
globe?
1) 3rd March 2024
2) 1st March 2024
3) 4th March 2024
5) 2nd March 2024
Answer- 1) 3rd March 2024

Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) World Wildlife Day (WWD) 2024 was observed across the globe on 3rd
March 2024 with the theme of “Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in
Wildlife Conservation“.
i. As a part of WWD 2024 celebration, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Environmental
Information, Awareness, Capacity Building and Livelihood Programme, Programme Centres and
Resource Partners (EIACP PC-RP) organised various events at Okhla Bird Sanctuary (OBS), in Gautam
Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh (UP). Click here to read more
7. What was the theme of World Hearing Day (WHD) 2024, observed across the globe on 3rd
March 2024?
1) Hearing Care for ALL! Screen, Rehabilitate, Communicate
2) Changing mindsets: Let’s make ear and hearing care a reality for all!
3) Don't let hearing loss limit you
4) To hear for life, listen with care
5) Ear & Hearing Care for All
Answer- 2) Changing mindsets: Let’s make ear and hearing care a reality for all!
Explanation:
The 18th World Hearing Day (WHD) was observed across the globe on 3rd March 2024 with the
theme of ‘Changing mindsets: Let’s make ear and hearing care a reality for all!’
i. The first-ever International Ear Care Day was observed on 3rd March 2007. Click here to read more
8. When was the National Security Day (NSD/ Rashtriya Suraksha Diwas 2024 observed across
India?
1) 3rd March 2024
2) 1st March 2024
3) 4th March 2024
4) 2nd March 2024
Answer- 3) 4th March 2024
Explanation:
National Security Day (NSD) or Rashtriya Suraksha Diwas 2024 was observed across India on 4th
March 2024 to honour and show gratitude to the Indian Security Forces.
• Security forces include the Police, Military, Para-Military, Guards, Commandos, and other
forces who are involved in maintaining the peace and security of the people of India. Click here
to read more
9. When was the World Day of Fight Against Sexual Exploitation 2024 observed across the
globe?
1) 5th March 2024
2) 2nd March 2024
3) 4th March 2024
4) 1st March 2024
5) 3rd March 2024

Explanation:
The World Day of Fight Against Sexual Exploitation 2024 observed across the globe on 4th March
2024 to raise awareness and promote action against sexual exploitation. The day aims to protect
vulnerable individuals from sexual exploitation and provide support to victims of sexual abuse.
• 4th March has been designated as the World Day of the Fight Against Sexual Exploitation since
2009. Click here to read more
10. The _________ of National Safety Day (NSD) observed across India on 4th March 2024.
1) 53rd
2) 50th
3) 51st
4) 52nd
5) 49th
Answer- 1) 53rd
Explanation:
National Safety Day (NSD) is annually observed across India on 4th March to highlight the significance
of safety measures in preventing workplace accidents.
i. 4th March also marks the commencement of the National Safety Week Campaign, which is annually
observed across India from 4-10 March.
• 4th March 2024 marks the observance of the 53rd National Safety Day/National Safety Week
Campaign.
• The theme of NSD/National Safety Week Campaign 2024 is “Focus on Safety Leadership for
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Excellence”. Click here to read more
11. When was World Obesity Day (WOD) 2024 observed across the globe?
1) 3rd March 2024
2) 5th March 2024
3) 2nd March 2024
4) 4th March 2024
5) 1st March 2024
Explanation:
World Obesity Day (WOD) is annually observed across the globe on 4th March to create awareness
about the risks of obesity and to promote practical solutions to end the global obesity crisis.
i. 4th March 2024 marks the observance of the 10th WOD with the campaign theme of WOD 2024 is
‘Let’s Talk About Obesity And…’.
ii. The first ever WOD was observed on 11th October 2015. Click here to read more
12. When was the United Nations (UN) International Day for Disarmament and Non-
Proliferation Awareness 2024 observed across the globe?
1) 1st March 2024
2) 3rd March 2024
3) 5th March 2024
4) 2nd March 2024
5) 4th March 2024


Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness is
annually observed across the globe on 5 March to promote awareness and understanding of
disarmament issues among the public, especially among the youth.
• 5th March 2024 marks the observance of the 2nd International Day for Disarmament and
Non-Proliferation Awareness. Click here to read more
13. When was 6th Jan Aushadhi Diwas observed across India?
1) 5th March 2024
2) 3rd March 2024
3) 6th March 2024
4) 4th March 2024
5) 7th March 2024
Explanation:
The 6th Jan Aushadhi Diwas (Generic Medicine Day) 2024 was observed across India on 7th March
2024 to create awareness about the importance of Generic Medicines and to highlight the benefits of
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP).
• The first ever Jan Aushadhi Diwas was observed on 7th March 2019.
14. When was the United Nations (UN) International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024, observed
across the globe with the theme of “Invest in women—accelerate progress”?
1) 4th March 2024
2) 7th March 2024
3) 6th March 2024
4) 8th March 2024
5) 5th March 2024
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024 was observed across the globe on
8th March 2024 with the theme of “Invest in women—accelerate progress.”
i. On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2024 (8 March 2024), Prime Minister (PM) Narendra
Modi, announced a reduction of Rs 100 on the price of Liquefied Natural Gas (LPG) cylinder with effect
from midnight. Click here to read more
15. When was the International Day of Women Judges (IDWJ) 2024 observed across the globe
by the United Nations (UN)?
1) 8th March 2024
2) 6th March 2024
3) 9th March 2024
4) 7th March 2024
5) 10th March 2024

Explanation:
The 3rd International Day of Women Judges (IDWJ) 2024 was observed across the globe by the
United Nations (UN) on 10th March 2024 to raise awareness about gender equality within the legal
profession.
• IDWJ 2024 is being observed with the campaign “Women in Justice, Women for Justice,”
to promote the full and equal participation of women at all levels of the judiciary.
• The 1st ever International Day of Women Judges was observed on 10th March 2022.
16. The________ Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Raising Day observed across India on
10th March 2024.
1) 52nd
2) 55th
3) 49th
4) 40th
5) 50th
Answer- 2) 55th
Explanation:
The 55th Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Raising Day was observed across India on 10th
March 2024 to honour the contributions and sacrifices of the CISF personnel in providing security to
public sector undertakings (PSUs), and critical infrastructure.
i. CISF commemorates its 55th Raising Day on 12 March 2024, in the steel city of Bhilai, Chhattisgarh
for the first time.
ii. Nityanand Rai, Minister of State, MoHA will grace the celebration as the chief guest.
17. When was the World Rotaract Day 2024 observed across the globe?
1) 9th March 2024
2) 12th March 2024
3) 10th March 2024
4) 13th March 2024
5) 11th March 2024
Explanation:
World Rotaract Day is annually observed across the globe on 13 March to recognise and acknowledge
the services provided by the Rotaractors, and members of Rotaract clubs across the world.
• 13th March 2024 marks the observance of the 56th anniversary of the formation of the 1st
Rotaract Club in North Carolina, United States of America (USA).
i. World Rotaract Week 2024 is observed from March 11–17, 2024 with the motto “Celebrating
Rotaract.” Click here to read more
18. When was World Kidney Day (WKD) 2024 observed across the globe?
1) 13th March 2024
2) 11th March 2024
3) 14th March 2024
4) 12th March 2024
5) 10th March 2024


Explanation:
World Kidney Day (WKD) is a global campaign annually observed across the globe on the 2nd
Thursday of March to raise awareness of the importance of kidneys to overall health and equitable
access to care and medication for all.
i. WKD 2024 is observed on 14th March 2024 with the campaign theme of “Kidney Health for All –
Advancing Equitable Access to Care and Optimal Medication Practice.”
19. When was the International Day of Mathematics (IDM) 2024 observed across the globe with
the theme of ‘Playing with math’?
1) 14th March 2024
2) 13th March 2024
3) 12th March 2024
4) 11th March 2024
5) 10th March 2024
Explanation:
The 5th International Day of Mathematics (IDM) 2024 was observed across the globe on 14th March
2024 with the theme of ‘Playing with math’.
• Every year, the International Mathematical Union (IMU) decides the theme of IDM. Click here
to read more
20. What was the theme of International Day of Action for Rivers 2024, observed across the
globe on 14th March 2024?
1) Rivers for Biodiversity
2) Water is instrumental
3) Women, Water, and Climate Change
4) Water for All
5) Rights of Rivers
Answer- 4) Water for All
Explanation:
The International Day of Action for Rivers is annually observed across the globe on 14 March to
raise awareness about the importance of rivers and advocate for their protection and preservation.
The day aims to draw attention to the threats faced by the rivers.
i. 14th March 2024 marks the celebration of the 27th anniversary of the International Day of Action
for Rivers with the theme of “Water for All.” Click here to read more
21. When was the World Sleep Day (WSD) 2024 observed across the globe?
1) 15th March 2024
2) 14th March 2024
3) 13th March 2024
4) 12th March 2024
5) 11th March 2024

Explanation:
World Sleep Day (WSD) is annually observed across the globe on the Friday before Spring Vernal
Equinox to raise awareness about the significance of sleep and promote the management and
prevention of sleep disorders.
• The 17th annual World Sleep Day was observed on 15th March 2024 with the theme and
slogan of “Sleep Equity for Global Health“.
• The 1st WSD was held on 14 March 2008 under the slogan “Sleep Well, Live Fully Awake.” Click
here to read more
22. When was the United Nations (UN) International Day to Combat Islamophobia 2024
observed across the globe?
1) 12th March 2024
2) 15th March 2024
3) 13th March 2024
4) 11th March 2024
5) 14th March 2024
Explanation:
The 2nd United Nations (UN) International Day to Combat Islamophobia 2024 was observed
across the globe on 15th March 2024 to raise awareness and combat hate crimes, and other forms of
intolerance against Muslims.
• The first-ever International Day to Combat Islamophobia was observed on 15 March 2023.
23. What was the theme of World Consumers Rights Day (WCRD) 2024, observed across the
1) Fair and responsible AI for consumers
2) Fair Digital Finance
3) The Sustainable Consumer
4) Tackling Plastic Pollution
5) Empowering consumers through clean energy transitions
Answer- 1) Fair and responsible AI for consumers
Explanation:
World Consumers Rights Day (WCRD) 2024 was observed across the globe on 15th March 2024
with the theme of ‘Fair and responsible AI for consumers’.
i. WCRD is annually coordinated by Consumers International, a membership organisation for
consumer groups around the world.
ii. Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution unveiled a
Price Monitoring Dashboard for 22 essential commodities in Mumbai. Click here to read more.
24. When was the National Vaccination Day 2024 observed across India with the theme of
“Vaccines Work for All”?
1) 16th March 2024
2) 15th March 2024
3) 14th March 2024

4) 13th March 2024

5) 12th March 2024
Explanation:
National Vaccination Day or National Immunisation Day 2024 was observed across India on 16th
March 2024 to raise awareness of the significance and value of vaccination in human health and
highlight the crucial role vaccines play in preventing diseases and protecting public health.
• The 2024 theme of National Vaccination Day is, “Vaccines Work for All.” Click here to read
more
25. When was the Ordnance Factory Day 2024 observed across India?
1) 14th March 2024
2) 15th March 2024
3) 18th March 2024
4) 16th March 2024
5) 17th March 2024
Explanation:
Ordnance Factory Day 2024 was observed across India by the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) on
18th March 2024 to commemorate the establishment of the 1st Ordnance Factory in India at
Cossipore near Kolkata, West Bengal in 1801.
• This Day is dedicated to recognise and honour the contribution of the Indian Ordnance
Factories (IOFs) in strengthening India’s defence capabilities. Click here to read more
26. What was the theme of Global Recycling Day 2024, observed across the globe on 18th
March 2024?
1) Creative Innovation
2) Celebrating our Recycling Heroes
3) Recycling into the Future
4) Recycling Fraternity
5) RecyclingHeroes
Answer- 5) RecyclingHeroes
Explanation:
The 7th Global Recycling Day was observed across the globe on 18th March 2024 with the theme of
“RecyclingHeroes”.
i. The day was observed to raise awareness of the importance of recycling and encourage people to
take action to reduce waste and protect the environment.
ii. The theme was announced by the Global Recycling Foundation. Click here to read more
27. What was the theme of International Day of Happiness 2024 that was observed across the
1) Build Back Happier
2) Happiness For All, Forever
3) Be Mindful, Be Grateful, Be Kind
4) Happier Together

5) Share Happiness
Answer- 4) Happier Together
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) International Day of Happiness 2024 was observed across the globe on
20th March 2024 with the theme of "Happier Together” to recognise the significance of well-being
and happiness in people’s lives globally and advocate for inclusive, equitable, and balanced economic
growth.
• The first-ever International Day of Happiness was observed on 20 March 2013. Click here to
read more.
28. When was the United Nations French Language Day 2024 observed across the globe?
1) 16th March 2024
2) 15th March 2024
3) 19th March 2024
4) 17th March 2024
5) 20th March 2024
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) French Language Day 2024 was observed across the globe on 20 March
2024 to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity, and to promote equal use of all 6 official
languages of the UN throughout the Organisation.
• In 2024, the OIF marks the celebrations of the International Day of La Francophonie under the
theme “Create, innovate, undertake in French.” Click here to read more.
29. When was World Oral Health Day (WOHD) 2024 observed across the globe?
1) 17th March 2024
2) 19th March 2024
3) 20th March 2024
4) 16th March 2024
5) 18th March 2024
Explanation:
World Oral Health Day (WOHD) 2024 was observed across the globe on 20th March 2024 to
create awareness about the importance of oral health and to support the efforts to reduce the burden
of oral diseases on individuals, health systems and economies.
• The observance is annually led by the FDI World Dental Federation(Fédération dentaire
internationale-FDI)
• The WOHD Campaign theme for 2024-2026 is “A Happy Mouth is…A Happy Body”. Click here
to read more.
30. When was the World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People 2024 observed across
the globe?
1) 16th March 2024
2) 18th March 2024
3) 20th March 2024

4) 14th March 2024

5) 17th March 2024
Explanation:
World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People 2024 observed across the globe on 20th
March 2024 to draw the public’s attention to the art of theater for children and young people and
highlight the importance and impact of theater for young people in communities.
i. The Day is a campaign led by the International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People
(ASSITEJ International).Click here to read more.
31. When was World Sparrow Day (WSD) 2024 observed across the globe ?
1) 19th March 2024
2) 20th March 2024
3) 17th March 2024
4) 16th March 2024
5) 15th March 2024
Explanation:
World Sparrow Day (WSD) 2024 observed across the globe on 20th March 2024 with the theme of
“I LOVE Sparrows” to raise awareness about the importance of sparrows or house sparrows (Passer
domesticus) for biodiversity and the ecosystem, and to promote actions to protect and conserve them.
32. When was the United Nations (UN)’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial
Discrimination 2024 observed across the globe?
1) 16th March 2024
2) 18th March 2024
3) 19th March 2024
4) 20th March 2024
5) 21st March 2024
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2024
observed across the globe on 21st March 2024 with the theme of “A Decade of Recognition, Justice,
and Development: Implementation of the International Decade for People of African Descent” to
create awareness about the challenges faced by people of African descent. Click here to read more.
33. When was the United Nations (UN) World Poetry Day 2024 observed across the globe?
1) 20th March 2024
2) 21st March 2024
3) 14th March 2024
4) 18th March 2024
5) 17th March 2024

Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) World Poetry Day 2024 observed across the globe on 21st March 2024
with the theme of “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants.” to support linguistic diversity through
poetic expression across cultures and languages.
• 21 March 2024 marks the 25th Edition of World Poetry Day. Click here to read more.
34. The ________ World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) 2024 was observed across the globe by the
United Nations (UN) on 21st March 2024 with the theme of “End The Stereotypes”.
1) 8th
2) 6th
3) 10th
4) 13th
5) 11th
Answer- 4) 13th
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) 2024 observed across the globe
on 21st March 2024 with the theme of “End The Stereotypes” to raise public awareness of Down
syndrome and advocate for the rights, inclusion, and well-being of people with Down syndrome.
• 21 March 2024 marks the observance of the 13th WDSD. Click here to read more.
35. What was the theme of the United Nations (UN) International Day of Forests (IDF) 2024
that was observed across the globe on 21st March 2024?
1) Forests and Health
2) Forests and Sustainable Production and Consumption
3) Forest restoration: the path to recovery and welfare
4) Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World
5) Forests and Sustainable Cities
Answer- 4) Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) International Day of Forests (IDF) 2024 observed across the globe on
21st March 2024 with the theme of “Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better
World” to celebrate and raise awareness of the significance of all types of forests. Click here to read
more.
36. When was the United Nations (UN) International Day of Nowruz 2024 observed across the
globe?
1) 20th March 2024
2) 18th March 2024
3) 21st March 2024
4) 17th March 2024
5) 19th March 2024

Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) International Day of Nowruz 2024 observed across the globe on 21st
March 2024 to foster cultural exchange and promote peace, solidarity, and good neighbourliness.
Click here to read more.
37. What was the theme of the World Puppetry Day 2024 that was observed across the globe on
21st March 2024?
1) The Climate
2) The Call of the Forest
3) The Sea
4) Together for peace
5) The Biosphere
Answer- 1) The Climate
Explanation:
World Puppetry Day 2024 observed across the globe on 21st March 2024 with the theme of “The
Climate” to recognise puppetry as a global art form. The day also aims to promote and honour the
puppeteers across the world.
i.The annual observance is led by the Union Internationale de la Marionnette (UNIMA –
International Puppetry Association)
38. When was United Nations (UN) World Water Day 2024 observed across the globe?
1) 20th March 2024
2) 22nd March 2024
3) 24th March 2024
4) 21st March 2024
5) 25th March 2024
Answer- 2) 22nd March 2024
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) World Water Day 2024 observed across the globe on 22nd March 2024
with the theme of “Water for Peace”/ “Leveraging Water for Peace” to celebrate water, promote
action to tackle the global water and sanitation crisis and focus on the significance of freshwater. Click
here to read more.
39. What was the theme of the United Nations (UN) World Meteorological Day (WMD) 2024,
observed across the globe on 23rd March 2024?
1) The Ocean, Our Climate and weather
2) Climate and Water
3) The Future of Weather, Climate and Water across Generations
4) At the Frontline of Climate Action
5) Early Warning and Early Action
Answer- 4) At the Frontline of Climate Action
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) World Meteorological Day (WMD) 2024 observed across the globe on
23rd March 2024 with the theme of “At the Frontline of Climate Action” to raise awareness about

weather, water, and climate-related issues, and about the Earth’s atmosphere and highlight
individuals’ role in protecting it.
• Every 23 March, WMD commemorates the coming into force of the Convention establishing the
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on 23 March 1950.
• WMO’s annual report on ‘State of the Global Climate 2023’ was released on 19 March 2024,
ahead of the World Meteorological Day (23 March 2024).
• The report unveils alarming trends in climate change, highlighting unprecedented challenges
and urgent calls for action. Click here to read more.
40. When was Shaheed Diwas/Martyrs’ Day 2024 observed across India?
1) 25th March 2024
2) 21st March 2024
3) 20th March 2024
4) 22nd March 2024
5) 23rd March 2024
Explanation:
Shaheed Diwas or Martyrs’ Day 2024 observed across India on 23rd March 2024 to mark the
death anniversary of Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar, the three
revolutionaries of India who were executed by the British government.
• The Day also aims to pay tribute to courageous freedom fighters who laid down their lives
for the independence of India. Click here to read more
41. When was the Earth Hour 2024 observed across the globe?
1) 22nd March 2024
2) 24th March 2024
3) 23rd March 2024
4) 20th March 2024
5) 21st March 2024
Explanation:
Earth Hour 2024 is observed across the world on the last Saturday of March by turning off the
lights for 60 minutes as a global symbol of unity and commitment towards protecting the planet and
preserving the environment.
• Occasionally, in the years when Holy Saturday(Easter Eve) falls on the last Saturday of March,
Earth Hour is held a week earlier.
i. Earth Hour 2024 was observed on 23rd March 2024 since Holy Saturday 2024 falls on 30th March
2024. 2024 marks the observance of the 18th year of Earth Hour.
• Earth Hour 2024 aims to create the Biggest Hour for Earth with its call-to-action “Give an hour
for Earth”. Click here to read more
42. When was World Theatre Day 2024 observed across the globe?
1) 27th March 2024
2) 24th March 2024
3) 23rd March 2024

4) 25th March 2024

5) 26th March 2024
Explanation:
World Theatre Day 2024 observed across the globe on 27th March 2024 to promote theatre in all
its forms across the world. The Day highlights the intrinsic value of theatre as an art form.
• World Theatre 2024 observed on 27th March 2024 marks the 62nd anniversary of the
observance.
i. Norwegian novelist and playwright Jon Fosse authored the World Theatre Day Message 2024, titled
“Art is Peace“.
• He won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature “for his innovative plays and prose which give voice
to the unsayable”. Click here to read more
43. What was the theme of World Tuberculosis Day 2024, observed across the globe on 24th
March 2024?
1) It's Time
2) The Clock is Ticking
3) Invest to End TB. Save Lives
4) Celebrating Leaders for a TB Free World
5) Yes! We can end TB
Answer- 5) Yes! We can end TB
Explanation:
World Tuberculosis Day 2024 observed across the globe on 24th March 2024 with the theme of
“Yes! We can end TB, ” (the continuation of the 2023 theme) to raise public awareness about the
devastating health, social, and economic consequences of tuberculosis (TB) and to strengthen efforts
to end the global TB epidemic.
• The first World TB Day was officially observed in 1983. Click here to read more.
44. When was the United Nations (UN) International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning
Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims 2024 observed across the globe?
1) 23rd March 2024
2) 25th March 2024
3) 22nd March 2024
4) 24th March 2024
5) 21st March 2024
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross
Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims (Right to Truth Day) 2024 observed
across the globe on 24th March 2024 to pay tribute to human rights activist Monsignor Óscar Arnulfo
Romero, who was murdered on 24th March 1980.
• The day was observed for the first time on 24th March 2011. Click here to read more.

45. The United Nations (UN) International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and
the Transatlantic Slave Trade 2024 observed across the globe on ________________.
1) 22nd March 2024
2) 19th March 2024
3) 20th March 2024
4) 25th March 2024
5) 23rd March 2024
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the
Transatlantic Slave Trade 2024 observed across the globe on 25th March 2024 with the theme of
“Creating Global Freedom: Countering Racism with Justice in Societies and Among Nations.” to honour
and remember the lives of those who suffered and died as a result of the transatlantic slave trade.
i.This Day also aims to raise awareness about the dangers of racism and prejudice.Click here to read
more.
46. When was the United Nations (UN) International Day of Solidarity with Detained and
Missing Staff Members 2024 observed across the globe?
1) 24th March 2024
2) 25th March 2024
3) 22nd March 2024
4) 23rd March 2024
5) 20th March 2024
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)'s International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff
Members 2024 observed across the globe on 25th March 2024 to honour the courage and
dedication of UN Staff members and medical and humanitarian workers everywhere.
• The Day is a call to action to protect UN personnel and peacekeepers and recognises the risks
faced by those working for the UN. Click here to read more.
47. When was the World Piano Day 2024 observed across the globe?
1) 27th March 2024
2) 26th March 2024
3) 28th March 2024
4) 29th March 2024
5) 24th March 2024
Explanation:
The World Piano Day was observed on the 88th day of the year, which represents the 88 keys of
the Piano, to celebrate the Piano, an acoustic, keyboard, stringed percussion instrument. The day
usually falls on the 28th or 29th of March.
i. World Piano Day 2024 was observed on March 28, 2024.

48. When was the United Nations(UN) International Day of Zero Waste 2024 observed across
the globe?
1) 29th March 2024
2) 26th March 2024
3) 30th March 2024
4) 27th March 2024
5) 28th March 2024
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s International Day of Zero Waste 2024 observed across the globe on 30th
March 2024 to highlight the importance of bolstering waste management and promoting sustainable
consumption and production patterns.
• 30th March 2024 marks the observance of the 2nd annual International Day of Zero Waste.
• The observance is led by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human
Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat).
ENVIRONMENT
1. In which of the following states, Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have
identified a new species of head-shield sea slug ‘Melanochlamys Droupadi’ in March 2024?
1) Odisha
2) West Bengal
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have identified a new species of head-shield sea
slug ‘Melanochlamys Droupadi’ along the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal.
• The species is named after Droupadi Murmu, the 15th President of India.
• The discovery was published in the online edition of the molluscan journal ‘Mollusca Research’.
2. In which state/UT, Scientists have recently (in March ‘24) discovered a new colourful
flowering plant species, called ‘Begonia Narahari’?
1) Jammu and Kashmir
3) Assam
4) Mizoram
5) Nagaland
Explanation:
Scientists have discovered a new colourful flowering plant species, ‘Begonia Narahari’ in the
Mishmi Hills in Lohit district, Arunachal Pradesh.

• The findings were published in the international journal Phytotaxa, the world’s largest journal
in Botanical Taxonomy.
i. The new species has been named after Prof. Garikapati Narahari Sastry, former director of the
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-North East Institute of Science and Technology
(NEIST), Jorhat, Assam.
3. In March 2024, ‘Indopria Angulata’, a new species of _________, was discovered by a group of
scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Kolkata, West Bengal.
1) Parasitoid wasp
2) Ptyas Snake
3) Skipper Butterfly
4) Microhyla Frog
5) Mackerel Fish
Answer-1) Parasitoid wasp
Explanation:
‘Indopria Angulata’, a new species of parasitoid wasp, was discovered by a group of scientists from
the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Kolkata, West Bengal.
• The discovery of the species was published in the scientific journal ‘Biologia’.
• The new genus ‘Indopria’ is classified as a member of the tribe Diapriini of the subfamily
‘Diapriinae’.
4. In which state, a new species of deep-sea isopod, ‘Brucethoa Isro’ was discovered in March
2024?
1) West Bengal
2) Kerala
3) Maharashtra
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 2) Kerala
Explanation:
The researchers have discovered a new species of deep-sea isopod called ‘Brucethoa Isro’ off the
Kollam coast in Kerala.
• The species is named after the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the national space
agency of India for their successful space missions including ‘Chandrayaan-3’.
i. The species belongs to the genus Brucethoa. Brucethoa isro is the second species within this
genus to be discovered in India.
ii. The discovery was published in the journal ‘Systematic Parasitology’.
5. In March 2024, Union Minister of State of Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare, and Food
Processing Industries, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje released a new dwarf ___________ (fruit/crop)
variety named ‘Kalpa Suvarna’, developed by the Central Plantation Crops Research Institute
(CPCRI).
1) Golden Rice
2) Chickpea
3) Coconut

4) Brinjal
5) Tomato
Answer- 3) Coconut
Explanation:
Union Minister of State (MoS) Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, Ministry of Agriculture, Farmers’
Welfare, and Food Processing Industries, released a new dwarf coconut variety named ‘Kalpa
Suvarna’ and two new hybrid varieties of cocoa, “VTL CH I” and “VTL CH II”.
i. Both the dwarf coconut variety and hybrid varieties of cocoa were developed by the Central
Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI) in Kidu, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka.
APP and WEB PORTAL

1. Name the Union Minister who has recently (in Feb ‘24) launched the logo and website for the
Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality.
1) Smriti Zubin Irani (Union Minister of Women and Child Development)
3) Dharmendra Pradhan (Union Minister of Education)
5) Pralhad Joshi (Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs)
Answer- 1) Smriti Zubin Irani (Union Minister of Women and Child Development)
Explanation:
On 28 February 2024, Union Minister Smriti Zubin Irani, Ministry of Women and Child Development
(MoWCD), launched the logo and website for the Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and
Equality in an event held in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The logo forms the alphabet “e” symbolising Equality and Equity.
ii. Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality was launched by India on the sidelines of the
54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF 2024) held in Davos, Switzerland in January
2024.
2. Which department has recently (in March ‘24) launched the Digital Intelligence Platform
(DIP) & Chakshu facility on the Sanchar Saathi portal to curb Cyber Crime & Financial Frauds?
1) Department of Home
2) Department of Telecommunications
3) Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare
4) Department of Financial Services
5) Department of Science and Technology
Answer- 2) Department of Telecommunications
Explanation:
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Ministry of Communications(MoC) launched the Department of
Telecommunications (DoT)’s ‘Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP)’ and ‘Chakshu’(चक्षु)’ facility on the
Sanchar Saathi portal to empower the people and to foster a secure digital ecosystem.
i. DIP aims to eliminate the use of telecom resources in cybercrimes and financial frauds by
coordinating the stakeholders. The Chakshu facility will enable the citizens to report suspected fraud
communication.

• DIP, developed by the DoT, is a secure and integrated platform.
CURRENT STATIC BANKING

1. Who is the current (as of Feb ‘24) Chairman of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural
Development (NABARD)?
1) Revathy Iyer
2) Urvish Shah
3) Shaji K V
4) Raama Sreenivasan
5) Manoj Ahuja
Answer- 3) Shaji K V
Explanation:
About National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD):
NABARD is India’s apex development bank, established in 1982 under an Act of Parliament to
promote sustainable and equitable agriculture and rural development.
Chairman– Shaji K V
Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra
2. In which year, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) was
established?
1) 2003
2) 2005
3) 2001
4) 2002
5) 2000
Answer- 1) 2003
Explanation:
About Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA):
Chairman– Deepak Mohanty
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi
Established in – 2003
3. As of February 2024, how many member countries are there in the Asian Development Bank
(ADB)?
1) 35
2) 68
3) 58
4) 49
5) 50
Answer- 2) 68
Explanation:
About Asian Development Bank (ADB):
President – Masatsugu Asakawa

Headquarters – Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Establishment– 1966
Members – 68 member countries (49 from the region)
4. Which of the World Bank institutions facilitates the resolution of investment disputes
between governments and foreign investors?
1) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
2) International Development Association (IDA)
3) International Finance Corporation (IFC)
4) Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
5) International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)
Answer: 5) International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)
Explanation:
The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) was established in 1966 to
provide a forum for the arbitration and conciliation of investment disputes between governments and
foreign investors. It is an integral part of the World Bank Group and offers a neutral and independent
platform for settling disputes that arise from investment agreements between host countries and
foreign investors.
• Settlement of a dispute through ICSID is voluntary, but once parties agree to settle the dispute,
they cannot withdraw unilaterally.
5. What is the share of the State Government in the regional rural banks?
1) 15%
2) 35%
3) 20%
4) 50%
5) 25%
Answer- 1) 15%
Explanation:
National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD) is an apex Development Bank by the
Government of India. In Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), 15% share is held by the State Government,
50% by the Central Government, and 35% by the Sponsor Bank.
6. In February 2024, Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India paid Rs __________ as an interim
dividend to the government of India (GoI).
1) 2,590 crore
2) 2,821 crore
3) 1,890 crore
4) 3,210 crore
5) 2,441 crore
Explanation:
Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated via virtual mode Life
Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)’s new international business centre at GIFT City, Gujarat.

• This strategic move of insurance behemoth to locate presence in GIFT City is aligned with LIC’s
commitment to providing world-class insurance and financial services on a global scale.
i. Meanwhile, LIC Chairman Siddhartha Mohanty presented an interim dividend cheque of Rs.
2441.44 crore to government of India (GoI).
7. Which of the following banks is Not settled with capital markets regulator Securities and
Exchange Board of India (SEBI), paying a total of Rs 39.36 lakh as settlement charges?
1) HDFC Bank
2) CitiBank
3) Deutsche Bank AG
4) HSBC
5) Standard Chartered plc
Answer- 5) Standard Chartered plc
Explanation:
HDFC Bank, HSBC, CitiBank and Deutsche Bank AG have settled with capital markets regulator SEBI a
case for allegedly not meeting the eligibility criteria prescribed under the Foreign Portfolio Investors
rules.
• These entities have paid a total of Rs 39.36 lakh towards the settlement charges.
i. Under the settlement agreement, Deutsche Bank AG has paid Rs.11 lakh, HSBC has paid Rs.10.87
lakh, HDFC has paid Rs.9.18 lakh and Citi has paid Rs.8.25 lakh.
8. Name the Small Finance Bank (SFB) that has partnered with the Dvara Money partner to
enhance digital banking with Spark Money.
1) Ujjivan SFB
2) Equitas SFB
3) AU SFB
4) Jana SFB
5) Capital SFB
Answer- 4) Jana SFB
Explanation:
Jana Small Finance Bank (SFB) Limited and Dvara Money have tied up for digital banking services,
combining DM’s Spark Money platform with Jana SFB’s technological capabilities.
• The company announced that the integration of third-party application provider (TPAP)
capabilities will enable the Spark Money platform to incorporate a full-stack UPI solution.
• This will allow customers to connect their savings accounts for digital payments and enable
UPI functionalities such as Aadhaar OTP-based onboarding and credit on UPI.
9. In February 2024, the Union Finance Ministry slapped a Rs. 5.49 crore penalty on ____________
(Payments Bank of India) for violations of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
1) India Post Payment Bank
2) Fino Payments Bank
3) Jio Payments Bank
4) NSDL Payment Bank
5) Paytm Payments Bank
Answer- 5) Paytm Payments Bank

Explanation:
The Financial Intelligence Unit-India under the Union Finance Ministry has slapped a Rs. 5.49 crore
penalty on Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL) for violations of the Prevention of Money
Laundering Act (PMLA), after finding substantial proof of money generated from illegal activity being
routed through accounts held by some entities with the bank.
• The FIU-IND had initiated a review of the PPBL’s operations after receiving “specific
information” from law enforcement agencies about a few entities and their network of
businesses engaging in “a number of illegal acts, including organising and facilitating online
gambling”. The penalty order was issued on March 1, 2024.
10. In March 2024, the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID)
set a target to sanction Rs 3 trillion by March ___________ (year) to support the development of
long-term non-recourse infrastructure financing.
1) 2029
2) 2026
3) 2027
4) 2028
5) 2030
Answer- 2) 2026
Explanation:
National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID), which supports the
development of long-term non-recourse infrastructure financing, has set a target to sanction Rs 3
trillion by March 2026.
• Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a meeting to review the
performance of the NaBFID and asked it to introduce a structured partial credit enhancement
facility towards deepening bond markets, including for urban local bodies and municipalities.
• NaBFID has made total sanctions of more than Rs 86,804 crore, with projects spread across the
country and in diversified sub-sectors of infrastructure like roads, renewable power, ports,
railways, and city gas distribution.
11. Small Finance Banks come under which of the following Categories?
1) Micro banking
2) International banking
3) Specialized banking
4) Differentiated banking
5) Local banking
Answer- 4) Differentiated banking
Explanation:
Small Finance Banks come under Differentiated banking.
• Differentiated banks are distinct from universal banks as they function in a niche segment. The
differentiation could be on account of capital requirement, scope of activities or area of
operations.
• As such, they offer a limited range of services / products or function under a different
regulatory dispensation.

12. Which of the following organisations regulates the Stock Market ?

1) Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA)
2) Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI)
3) Competition Commission of India (CCI)
4) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
5) Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC)
Answer- 4) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Explanation:
Regulatory Functions of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI):
• Registration of brokers and sub brokers and other players in the market.
• Registration of collective investment schemes and Mutual Funds.
• Regulation of stock brokers, portfolio exchanges, underwriters and merchant bankers and the
business in stock exchanges and any other securities market.
• Regulation of takeover bids by companies.
• Calling for information by undertaking inspection, conducting enquiries and audits of stock
exchanges and intermediaries.
13. Who is the present (as of March ‘24) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NPCI International
Payments Limited (NIPL)?
1) Prashant Tripathy
2) Ritesh Shukla
3) Tapan Kumar Singhel
4) Anuj Mathur
5) Kamlesh Rao
Answer- 2) Ritesh Shukla
Explanation:
About NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL):
NIPL is devoted to the deployment of RuPay (domestic card scheme) and UPI (mobile payment
solution) outside of India.
CEO– Ritesh Shukla
Incorporated on April 3, 2020
Headquarters- Mumbai, Maharashtra
14. Which of the following is India’s own Global Card Payment Network ?
1) Visa
2) Unified Payments Interface
3) RuPay
4) GPay
5) Mastercard
Answer- 3) RuPay
Explanation:
RuPay is the first-of-its-kind Global Card payment network from India, with wide acceptance at
Shops, ATMs, and online.
• Presently, RuPay cards are issued by more than 1,100 banks which includes Public Sector
Banks, Private Sector Banks, Regional Rural and Co-Operative Banks.

• A product of the National Payments Corporation of India, RuPay is India’s indigenous payment
network. The name, derived from the words ‘rupee’ and ‘payment’, indicates that it is India’s
own initiative for card payments. It is the country’s answer to international payment networks.
15. Which of the following is ‘Not’ an Indian credit rating agency?

1) Credit Rating and Information Services of India Limited
2) Brickwork Ratings
3) Moody’s and Fitch Ratings
4) Investment Information and Credit rating agency
5) Credit Analysis & Research Ltd
Answer- 3) Moody’s and Fitch Ratings
Explanation:
A credit rating agency is a company which rates the debtors on the basis of their ability to pay back
the debt in a timely manner.
i. There are mainly 4 credit rating agencies in India which are Credit Rating and Information
Services of India Limited (CRISIL), Investment Information and Credit rating agency (ICRA), Credit
Analysis & Research Ltd. (CARE) and ONICRA.
ii. Apart from these credit rating agencies, there are three more credit rating agencies which are also
registered with SEBI. These are Fitch Ratings India Private Ltd., Brickwork Ratings India Private
Limited, SME Rating Agency of India Ltd. (SMERA).
16. ________ is the shortfall between the money flowing in on exports, and the money flowing out
on imports.
1) Current Account Deficit
2) Primary Deficit
3) Twin Deficit
4) Revenue Deficit
5) Fiscal Deficit
Answer- 1) Current Account Deficit
Explanation:
Current Account Deficit or CAD is the shortfall between the money flowing in on exports, and the
money flowing out on imports.
i. Current Account Deficit (or Surplus) measures the gap between the money received into and sent
out of the country on the trade of goods and services and also the transfer of money from
domestically-owned factors of production abroad.
17. Let’s Make Money Simple is the tagline of __________ (Bank).

1) ICICI Bank
2) Federal Bank
3) Axis Bank
5) IDFC FIRST Bank
Answer- 4) Kotak Mahindra Bank

Explanation:
About Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL):
Founded in– 2003
Tagline– Let’s Make Money Simple
18. What is the full form of BHIM, an UPI application?

1) Bharat Innovation for Money
2) Bharat Intermediary for Money
3) Bharat Interface for Money
4) Bharat Heavy Interface for Money
5) Bharat Interface for Many
Answer-3) Bharat Interface for Money
Explanation:
BHIM – Bharat Interface for Money is a UPI based payment interface that allows real time fund
transfers using a single identity like your mobile number or name.
• BHIM is a payment app that lets you make simple, easy and quick transactions using Unified
Payments Interface (UPI). You can make direct bank payments to anyone on UPI using their
UPI ID or scanning their QR with the BHIM app. You can also request money through the app
from a UPI ID.
19. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Payments banks can apply for conversion
into small finance banks (SFBs) after __________ years of successful operation.
1) 5 years
2) 6 years
3) 4 years
4) 3 years
5) 7 years
Answer-1) 5 years
Explanation:
According to the latest guidelines of RBI, Payments banks can apply for conversion into small finance
banks (SFBs) after five years of successful operation.
20. Which of the following is not the fully owned Subsidiaries of Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
1) Reserve Bank Information Technology Private Limited (ReBIT)
2) Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
3) Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (DICGC)
4) Indian Financial Technology and Allied Services (IFTAS)
5) Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited (BRBNMPL)
Answer- 2) Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
Explanation:
Fully Owned Subsidiaries of Reserve Bank of India (RBI):
• Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (DICGC)
• Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited (BRBNMPL)
• Reserve Bank Information Technology Private Limited (ReBIT)

• Indian Financial Technology and Allied Services (IFTAS)

• Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH)
21. __________ refers to the portion of Total Deposits of a commercial bank which has to be kept
with the RBI in the form of cash reserves.
1) Reserve Repo Rate
2) Cash Reserve Ratio
3) Repo Rate
4) Bank Rate
5) Statutory Liquidity Ratio
Answer- 2) Cash Reserve Ratio
Explanation:
Cash Reserve Ratio refers to that portion of total deposits of a commercial bank which it has to keep
with RBI in the form of cash reserves.
22. A license authorizing to carry on Small Finance Bank (SFB)business is issued by Reserve
Bank of India under _________(Section) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
1) Section 22
2) Section 12
3) Section 20
4) Section 15
5) Section 18
Answer- 1) Section 22
Explanation:
A license authorizing the bank to carry on small finance bank business is issued by the Reserve Bank
of India under Section 22 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
Salient features of Small Finance Bank(SFB)
• No cap on deposit amount
• Focus is on Small borrowers -
• Can issue both Debit and credit cards
• Extend 75% of loans to priority sector
• Ensure that 50 % of loan portfolio constitutes advances of up to RS 25 lakh
23. Credit Information Bureau (India) Limited was incorporated based on recommendations
made by the RBI____________________.
1) Siddiqui Committee
2) Rangarajan Committee
3) Narasimham Committee
4) Urjit Patel Committee
5) None of the above
Answer- 1) Siddiqui Committee
Explanation:
Credit Information Bureau (India) Limited was incorporated based on recommendations made by the
RBI Siddiqui Committee.

• Credit Information Companies (CIC) in India are licensed by the RBI and governed by the Credit
Information Companies Regulation Act, 2005 (CICRA)and various other rules and regulations
issued by the RBI.
• As per Section 15 of the CICRA, every Credit Institution (like banks) should be a member of at
least one CIC.
24. Which of the following is not part of the operational priorities of the 2030 strategy of the
Asian Development Bank (ADB)?
1) Making cities more livable
2) Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities
3) To promote International Economic Stability
4) Promoting rural development and food security
5) Fostering regional cooperation and integration
Answer- 3) To promote International Economic Stability
Explanation:
The seven operational priorities of the 2030 strategy ofAsian Development Bank (ADB) are
• Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities,
• Accelerating progress in gender equality,
• Tackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental
sustainability,
• Making cities more livable
• Promoting rural development and food security
• Strengthening governance and institutional capacity
• Fostering regional cooperation and integration
25. What is the name of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) mobile app on
Investor Education?
1) Groww
2) eSampada
3) SAARTHI
4) MANI
5) UPSTOX
Answer- 3) SAARTHI
Explanation:
SAARTHI Mobile App: SEBI’s mobile app on investor education was launched on January 19, 2022.
This app is developed in Hindi and English language and is available on iOS and android platforms.
• The app contains educational content like basic concepts related to securities market, KYC
mechanism, mutual funds, investor grievance redressal mechanism, introduction to
derivatives, etc.
• The primary objective of the app has been to extend the reach of SEBI’s financial education and
investor awareness initiatives to the mobile phones of investors.

26. National Centre for Financial Education (NCFE) is a Section 8 (Not for Profit) Company
promoted by______________________.
3) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
4) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
5) All of the above
Answer- 5) All of the above
Explanation:
National Centre for Financial Education (NCFE) is a Section 8 (Not for Profit) Company promoted by
Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Insurance Regulatory and
Development Authority of India (IRDAI) and Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
(PFRDA).
• The objective to promote Financial Education across India for all sections of the population as
per the National strategy for Financial Education of Financial Stability and Development
Council.
27. Which of the following has developed the National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC)
system?
1) National Highways Authority of India
2) Indian Banks Association
4) National Securities Depository Limited
5) National Payments Corporation of India
Answer- 5) National Payments Corporation of India
Explanation:
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has developed the National Electronic Toll Collection
(NETC) program to meet the electronic tolling requirements of the Indian market.
• It offers an interoperable nationwide toll payment solution including clearing house services
for settlement and dispute management.
• Interoperability, as it applies to the National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) system,
encompasses a common set of processes, business rules and technical specifications which
enable a customer to use their FASTag as payment mode on any of the toll plazas irrespective
of who has acquired the toll plaza.
28. Under the new scale-based regulatory framework for Non-Banking Financial Companies
(NBFCs), NBFCs are grouped into how many layers?
1) 2
2) 3
3) 4
4) 5
5) 6
Answer- 3) 4

Explanation:
Regulatory structure for NBFCs shall comprise four layers based on their size, activity, and perceived
riskiness. NBFCs in the lowest layer shall be known as NBFC - Base Layer (NBFC-BL).
• NBFCs in the middle layer and upper layer shall be known as NBFC - Middle Layer (NBFC-ML)
and NBFC - Upper Layer (NBFC-UL) respectively. The Top Layer is ideally expected to be empty
and will be known as NBFC - Top Layer (NBFC-TL).
29. What is the normal term of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development
Authority(PFRDA) chairperson?
1) 3 years
2) 5 years
3) 7 years
4) 10 years
Answer- 2) 5 years
Explanation:
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority(PFRDA) chairperson, shall hold office for a
term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office and shall be eligible for re-
appointment, provided that no Chairperson shall hold office after attaining the age of 65 years.
30. Eway bill must be generated when there is a movement of goods of more than Rs ____________
in value to or from a registered person.
1) 60,000
2) 20,000
3) 50,000
4) 30,000
5) 40,000
Answer- 3) 50,000
Explanation:
The National Informatic Centre (NIC) announced that the selected GST payers will not be able to
generate e-way bills without details of e-invoice with effect from March 1, 2024.
• This is applicable for e-invoice-enabled tax payers and for the transactions related to supplies
under B2B (Business to Business) and exports.
• An e-way bill is an electronic document generated on a portal, evidencing the movement of
goods and indicating whether tax has been paid.
• As per Rule 138 of the CGST Rules, 2017, every registered person who causes the movement
of goods (which may not necessarily be on account of supply) of consignment value of more
than Rs. 50,000 is required to generate an e-way bill. This requirement applies to movements
between two States and within a State.
31. What is the Tagline of Punjab National Bank?

1) Good People to Grow With
2) Together We Can
3) The Name You Can Bank Upon
4) Support All the Way

5) We understand your world

Answer- 3) The Name You Can Bank Upon
Explanation:
About Punjab National Bank (PNB):
PNB is a MD & CEO– Atul Kumar Goel
Headquarters– New Delhi, Delhi
Established in– 1894
Tagline– The Name You Can Bank Upon
32. Indian Financial System Code (IFSC) is a unique ________ digit alphanumeric code to use for
online fund transfer transactions done via National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT), Real-
Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) and Immediate Mobile Payment Service (IMPS).
1) 12
2) 7
3) 11
4) 15
5) 10
Answer- 3) 11
Explanation:
The Indian Financial System Code (IFSC), is a unique 11-digit alphanumeric code that is used for
online fund transfer transactions done via National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT), Real-Time
Gross Settlement (RTGS) and Immediate Mobile Payment Service (IMPS).
33. _________ is a rate at which the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) gives loans to commercial banks
against government securities.
1) Repo rate
2) Reverse repo rate
3) Statutory Liquidity Ratio
4) Bank Rate
5) Cash reserve ratio
Answer- 1) Repo rate
Explanation:
Repo rate – Repo rate is the rate at which the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) gives loans to commercial
banks against government securities.
Reverse repo rate – A reverse repo rate is a rate at which RBI borrows money from commercial
banks.
34. Who is the current (as of March ‘24) Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Small
Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)?
1) Sivasubramanian Ramann
2) Devendra Kumar Singh
3) Ashish Gupta
4) Pankaj Jain
5) Sudatta Mandal
Answer- 1) Sivasubramanian Ramann

Explanation:
About Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI):
Chairman & Managing Director (CMD)- Sivasubramanian Ramann
Headquarters– Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Established on– 2nd April 1990
35. What is the Tagline of IndusInd Bank?

2) The Banker to Every Indian
3) We Make You Feel Richer
4) Banking With Personal Touch
5) Let’s Make Money Simple
Answer- 3) We Make You Feel Richer
Explanation:
About IndusInd Bank Limited:
Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Sumant Kathpalia
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Tagline – We Make You Feel Richer
36. In March 2024, Aurionpro Solutions secured a Rs 100-crore contract from ___________ (Bank)
for iCashpro+, a transaction banking platform.
1) HDFC Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) Bank of Baroda
5) Bank of India
Answer- 2) State Bank of India
Explanation:
Technology firm Aurionpro Solutions has bagged an order of around Rs 100 crore from the State
Bank of India (SBI) for iCashpro+, a transaction banking platform, that will help SBI to enhance its
corporate banking portal and payment services.
• iCashpro+, developed by Aurionpro Solutions, will integrate with SBI's core banking systems,
payments hub, and a mix of internal and external platforms.
• This integration will enable the use and exchange of information with ERP ( Enterprise
Resource Planning) solutions, fintechs, and open banking platforms, empowering SBI to meet
evolving customer expectations and industry standards.
37. What is the Tagline of Bank of Baroda (BoB)?

2) India’s International Bank
3) Together We Can
4) Support All the Way
5) Always You First
Answer- 2) India’s International Bank

Explanation:
About Bank of Baroda (BoB):
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Debadatta Chand
Headquarters – Vadodara, Gujarat (Corporate centre is in Mumbai, Maharashtra)
Tagline – India’s International Bank
38. What is the tagline of South Indian Bank?

1) Experience Next-Generation Banking
2) Your Perfect Banking Partner
3) We Understand Your World
4) Serving To Empower
5) Your Family Bank Across India
Answer- 1) Experience Next-Generation Banking
Explanation:
About South Indian Bank:
Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)– P R Seshadri
Tagline– Experience Next-Generation Banking
Established in 1929
39. NEFT is a nationwide payment system facilitating one-to-one funds transfer.

In NEFT, what does ‘E’ stand for?
1) Exchange
2) Electronic
3) E-commerce
4) Earned
5) Equity
Answer- 2) Electronic
Explanation:
National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) is a nation-wide payment system facilitating one-to-one
funds transfer.
i. Under this Scheme, individuals, firms and corporates can electronically transfer funds from any
bank branch to any individual, firm or corporate having an account with any other bank branch in the
country participating in the Scheme.
40. Which committee recommended the introduction of a Liquidity adjustment facility in

India?
1) Narasimham Committee
2) Rangarajan Committee
3) Basel Committee
4) SS Tarapore Committee
5) A K Khandelwal Committee
Answer- 1) Narasimham Committee

Explanation:
Narasimham Committee was set up in 1998 on structural reforms, recommending merger of banks
to solve the problem of NPA.
i. It recommended the introduction of a Liquidity adjustment facility in India.
41. Which is the 1st Regional Rural Bank of India that was sponsored by Syndicate Bank?
1) Aryavart Bank
2) Paschim Banga Gramin Bank
3) Ellaquai Dehati Bank
4) Utkal Grameen Bank
5) Prathama Bank
Answer- 5) Prathama Bank
Explanation:
Regional Rural Banks were set up on the recommendations of the Narasimham Working Group. The
first RRB to be set up was the Prathama Bank, sponsored by Syndicate Bank on October 2, 1975 in
Uttar Pradesh. The head office is at Moradabad, UP.
42. What is the Full form of ‘LTRO’?

1) Liquidity Term Reserve Operations
2) Liquidity Time Repo Operations
3) Long-Term Repo Operations
4) Long-Term Reserve Operations
5) Long-Time Repo Operations
Answer- 3) Long-Term Repo Operations
Explanation:
LTRO is Long-Term Repo Operations:
• LTRO is a tool that allows banks to borrow one to three years of funds from the Central Bank at
the Repo rate. It is called ‘Targeted’ LTRO if the Central Bank wants banks opting for funds
under this option to be specifically invested in investment-grade corporate debt.
• LTRO was first introduced by the European Central Bank (ECB) during its sovereign debt crisis
that began in 2008.
43. What is the share of sponsor banks in the regional rural banks?
1) 15%
2) 35%
3) 20%
4) 50%
5) 25%
Answer- 2) 35%
Explanation:
National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD) is an apex Development Bank by the
Government of India. In RRBs, 15% share is held by the State Government, 50% by the Central
Government, and 35% by the Sponsor Bank.

44. Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) is a _______ digit unique code used to identify the
particular branch of a particular bank.
1) 8
2) 9
3) 11
4) 12
5) 10
Answer- 2) 9
Explanation:
Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) is a unique code used to identify the particular branch of
a particular bank. It is used mainly by the banking industry to ease the processing and clearance of
cheques and other documents. It is a 9-digit code.
i. The first three digits represent the city code of the bank branch – generally the pin code initials, The
next three digits represent the bank code, and The last three digits represent the bank branch.
45. In March 2024, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd acquired …………… stake in
Kotak Mahindra Bank for Rs. 245 crore.
1) 0.7%
2) 2.8%
3) 5%
4) 6.9%
5) 7%
Answer-1) 0.7%
Explanation:
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd acquired a 0.7% stake in Kotak Mahindra Bank for
Rs.245 crore
i. The company also informed the exchanges that it has allotted equity shares under ICICI Lombard
Employees Stock Option Scheme-2005.
ii. The Company has allotted 26,270 Equity Shares of Rs. 10 each on March 1, 2024 to the eligible
option holder(s) who had exercised the stock options under ICICI Lombard Employees Stock Option
Scheme-2005."
46. Name the Small Finance Bank (SFB) that has recently (in March ‘24) partnered with the
Arya.ag to provide financial assistance to farmers, agro-processors, and micro-enterprises.
1) Capital SFB
2) Shivalik SFB
3) Utkarsh SFB
4) Ujjivan SFB
5) Suryoday SFB
Answer- 2) Shivalik SFB
Explanation:
Grain commerce platform Arya.ag has partnered with Shivalik Small Finance Bank to assist
farmers, agro-processors, and micro-enterprises financially.
i. Through this partnership, Arya.ag acts as a business correspondent for the bank to facilitate over Rs.
200 crore in warehouse receipt financing in the current financial year.

• This partnership offers assurance to financial institutions and creates a more inclusive
ecosystem for small agri-stakeholders.
• The initiative will help expand the bank’s reach, bringing essential funding to the agricultural
ecosystem across India.
47. Which company has recently (in March ‘23) launched MyMutualFundGPT to elevate the
overall investor experience across their digital platforms?
1) Axis Asset Management Company Limited
2) Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company Limited
3) Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Limited
4) Aditya Birla Sun Life Asset Management Company Limited
5) Nippon Life India Asset Management Company Limited
Answer- 4) Aditya Birla Sun Life Asset Management Company Limited
Explanation:
Aditya Birla Sun Life Asset Management Company Limited (ABSLAMC) launched
MyMutualFundGPT. This is an information tool designed to elevate the overall investor experience
across their digital platforms.
• The Gen AI-based tool will comprehend the context of queries and generate responses based
on the meaning.
48. What is the tagline of HDFC Bank?

Answer- 3) We Understand Your World
Explanation:
About HDFC Bank:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)– Sashidhar Jagdishan
Tagline– We Understand Your World
49. Who is the current (as of March ‘24) Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) of DBS Bank India?
1) Prabhat Gupta
2) Anup Kuruvilla
3) Surojit Shome
4) Vikram Sud
5) Meera Nair
Answer- 3) Surojit Shome
Explanation:
About DBS Bank India Limited:
Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)- Surojit Shome


Tagline – Live more, Bank Less
50. What is the tagline of HDFC Bank?

Answer- 3) We Understand Your World
Explanation:
We Understand Your World is the tagline of HDFC Bank.
i. In March 2024, HDFC Bank and TD Bank Group (TD) announced an expanded relationship
supporting Indian students planning to study in Canada.
ii. With this agreement, TD and HDFC Bank are announcing a new referral program. HDFC Bank will
refer students planning to study in Canada to TD's International Student GIC Program, which enables
students to conveniently comply with the Government of Canada’s Student Direct Stream (SDS) study
permit pathway.
51. Balances in savings / current accounts which are not operated for _____________ (years) from
the date of maturity are unclaimed deposits.
1) 12 years
2) 3 years
3) 5 years
4) 10 years
5) 15 years
Answer- 4) 10 years
Explanation:
What are unclaimed deposits: Balances in savings / current accounts which are not operated for 10
years, or term deposits not claimed within 10 years from date of maturity are unclaimed deposits.
i. In March 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that 30 banks are facilitating people to
search their unclaimed deposits/accounts through the Unclaimed Deposits-Gateway to Access
inforMation (UDGAM) portal, and the remaining banks are in the process of getting on-boarded.
• All unclaimed deposits/accounts that are part of the Depositor Education and Awareness
(DEA) Fund of RBI can be searched in the UDGAM portal.
• The unclaimed deposits totalled Rs 42,270 crore as of March 2023.
52. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has committed to enable
‘Insurance for All’ by ___________(year).
1) 2030
2) 2040
3) 2035
4) 2047
5) 2029

Answer- 4) 2047
Explanation:
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has committed to enable
‘Insurance for All’ by 2047, where every citizen has an appropriate life, health and property
insurance cover and every enterprise is supported by appropriate insurance solutions and also to
make the Indian insurance sector globally attractive.
53. Which of the following was the first Credit Rating Agency(CRA) of India?
1) CRISIL
2) CARE
3) ICRA
4) Brickwork rating
5) India rating and research
Answer-1) CRISIL
Explanation:
CRISIL Ltd. formerly (Credit Rating Information Services of India) was the first rating agency in India.
It was set-up in 1987 jointly by the erstwhile ICICI Ltd. and UTI.
• Currently CRISIL Ltd is a Subsidiary of global Credit Rating Agency S&P after it acquired a
majority stake .
• Currently there are seven registered Credit Rating Agencies(CRA) in India viz. CRISIL, CARE,
ICRA, SMREA, Brickwork rating, India rating and research Pvt. Ltd.
54. Name the regulatory body that has recently (in March ‘24) released draft guidelines on
'Disclosure framework on climate-related financial risks, 2024.
2) Association of Mutual Funds in India
Answer- 3) Reserve Bank of India
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released draft guidelines outlining a disclosure framework for
climate-related financial risks applicable to various regulated entities (REs).
• These guidelines aim to ensure transparency and better management of climate risks within
the financial sector.
i. Entities Covered: The draft guidelines are set to apply to a wide range of REs, including:
• Scheduled commercial banks
• Tier IV primary urban co-operative banks (UCBs)
• Foreign banks operating in India
• All Indian financial institutions (AIFIs)
• Top and upper layer non-banking financial companies (NBFCs)
ii. REs have been requested to provide their comments and feedback on the guidelines by the end of
April, 2024.

55. What is the tagline of IDFC First Bank?

2) Always you First
Answer- 2) Always you First
Explanation:
About IDFC First Bank
Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO)- V. Vaidyanathan
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Established – 2018
Tagline – Always you First
CA STATIC GK
1. In which state Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary is located?
1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Jharkhand
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
About Uttar Pradesh:
Chief Minister (CM): Yogi Adityanath
Governor: Anandiben Patel
Capital: Lucknow
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Mahaveer Swami WL Sanctuary, Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Which of the following Currencies is not included in the Special Drawing Rights (SDR) of the
International Monetary Fund(IMF)?
1) US dollar
2) euro
3) Chinese Renminbi
4) Russian Ruble
5) Japanese yen
Answer- 4) Russian Ruble
Explanation:
The Russian Ruble is not part of Special Drawing Rights (SDR) of the International Monetary
Fund(IMF).
• The SDR is an international reserve asset. The SDR is not a currency, but its value is based on a
basket of five currencies—the US dollar, the euro, the Chinese Renminbi, the Japanese yen, and
the British pound sterling.

3. Which of the following groups of organisations are based in Rome, Italy?

A) World Health Organization (WHO)
B) Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO)
C) International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
D) World Food Programme (WFP)
E) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
1) A , B, C, D only
2) B, C, D only
3) C, D, E only
4) A, D, E only
5) B, C, D, E only
Answer- 2) B, C, D only
Explanation:
The Headquarters of the organisations given below
• World Health Organization(WHO)-Geneva, Switzerland
• Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO)- Rome, Italy
• International Fund for Agricultural Development(IFAD)-Rome,Italy
• World Food Programme(WFP)-Rome,Italy
• International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA)- Vienna, Austria
4. Which of the following declarations led to the establishment of the New Development Bank?
1) Brasilia declaration
2) Fortaleza Declaration
3) New Delhi Declaration
4) Beijing Declaration
5) Johannesburg Declaration
Answer- 2) Fortaleza Declaration
Explanation:
The Agreement for establishing NDB was signed during the BRICS Summit held in Fortaleza on July
15, 2014 known as Fortaleza Declaration and the Bank started operations on July 21, 2015.
• In 2021, NDB Board of Governors approved the admission of Bangladesh, UAE, Egypt and
Uruguay into NDB family, which heralded the beginning of the Bank’s expansion as a global
multilateral institution.
• The NDB's headquarters are in Shanghai. Its presidency will rotate among the five countries at
five-yearly intervals, with the first president coming from India.
• BRICS stands for Brazil,Russia, India, China, South Africa.
5. Who all can join the National Pension System (NPS)?

1) Non Resident Indians
2) Indian Citizens
3) Government Employees
4) Private Sector Employees
5) All of the above
Answer- 5) All of the above

Explanation:
Any Indian citizen (resident/non-resident/overseas) aged between 18-70 years can subscribe to
the scheme on a voluntary basis. Further, the National Pension System (NPS) can be adopted by the
Corporates – both Private and PSUs as a retirement benefit scheme and can be rolled out on a
voluntary or mandatory basis for its employees by an Employer.
• The scheme is regulated by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (“PFRDA”).
NPS is mandatory for Central Government employees (except armed forces) joining services on
or after 1st January 2004 and has been adopted by almost all the State Government for their
employees.
6. In which state ‘Karnala Bird Sanctuary’ is located?

1) Kerala
2) Karnataka
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Telangana
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Karnala Bird Sanctuary is located in the Raigad District of Maharashtra.
i. It is a habitat of woodland birds in the Western Ghats & was one of the favoured areas of well-
known ornithologist Dr Salim Ali.
ii. It also forms a catchment area of the Patalganga River.
7. In which state ‘ Kaila Devi Sanctuary’ is located?

1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Maharashtra
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Gujarat
5) Rajasthan
Explanation:
About Rajasthan:
Chief Minister (CM) – Bhajan Lal Sharma
Governor – Kalraj Mishra
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary; Kaila Devi Sanctuary
Tiger Reserves – Ranthambore Tiger Reserve; Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve
8. In which state Kalesar National Park is located?

1) Gujarat
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Rajasthan
4) Haryana
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 4) Haryana

Explanation:
About Haryana:
Governor – Bandaru Dattatreya
Zoological Park – Mini Zoo and Rohtak Zoo
National Park- Sultanpur National Park, Kalesar National Park
Wildlife Sanctuary – Chhilchhila Wildlife Sanctuary, Nahar Wildlife Sanctuary
9. Which of the following ports is set to become India's first green hydrogen hub?
1) V O Chidambaranar Port
2) Mundra Port
3) Deendayal Port
4) Gangavaram Port
5) Visakhapatnam Port
Answer- 1) V O Chidambaranar Port
Explanation:
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal , announced that the V. O. Chidambaranar Port at Tuticorin in
Tamil Nadu will become India's first green hydrogen hub as it will develop an ecosystem of green
ports and also emerge as a transshipment hub when Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches
numerous initiatives on February 28, 2024.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate 36 transformative projects worth over Rs
17,000 crore, with six projects in Tamil Nadu's two ports. The Outer Harbour Container
Terminal project, costing Rs 7,056 crore, will position the port as a major transshipment hub,
increasing container capacity and boosting the state economy.
10. Who is the present (as of Feb ‘24) Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
of Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)?
1) Jayanth Kumar
2) Ajay Kumar
3) Thampy Koshy
4) Praveen Sharma
5) Supriyo Ghosh
Answer- 3) Thampy Koshy
Explanation:
About Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC):
Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)– Thampy Koshy
Launched in 2022
11. In which state Talle Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

1) Odisha
2) Bihar
3) Uttar Pradesh
5) West Bengal

Explanation:
About Arunachal Pradesh:
Chief Minister– Pema Khandu
Governor- Lt Gen Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik
National parks– Mouling National Park, Namdapha National Park
Wildlife Sanctuaries– Talle Wildlife Sanctuary, Eagle Nest Wildlife Sanctuary
12. Where is the Headquarters of UNAIDS located?

1) London, United Kingdom
2) Geneva, Switzerland
3) Rome, Italy
4) Paris, France
5) Vienna, Austria
Answer- 2) Geneva, Switzerland
Explanation:
About UNAIDS:
It was established by the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and remained the only
cosponsored joint program of the UN system.
Executive Director– Winnie Byanyima
Headquarters– Geneva, Switzerland
Started Operations– 1996
13. Who is the current (as of March ‘24) Controller General of Accounts (CGA) to the
Government of India?
1) Shailendra Kumar
2) Sanjai Singh
3) Aastha Saxena Khatwani
4) S. S. Dubey
5) Shankari Murali
Answer- 4) S. S. Dubey
Explanation:
About Controller General of Accounts (CGA)
CGA to GoI– S. S. Dubey, Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS)
14. Who authored the book, The Great Flap of 1942: How the Raj Panicked over a Japanese
Non-invasion?
1) Mukund Padmanabhan
2) Madhu Trehan
3) Prannoy Roy
4) Rajat Sharma
5) Shekhar Gupta
Answer- 1) Mukund Padmanabhan

Explanation:
Extract published from The Great Flap of 1942: How the Raj Panicked over a Japanese Non-
invasion by Mukund Padmanabhan, published by Vintage Books.
i. Many private companies moved out of adjoining Georgetown, including one of the oldest and most
famous ones— Parry and Co. Ltd, which was founded by Welshman Thomas Parry in 1788.
ii. More than 80% of Madras’ population fled the city in early 1942 fearing a Japanese invasion that
never happened
15. Who is the current (as of March ‘24) Chairman of Insurance Regulatory and Development
Authority of India (IRDAI)?
1) Rakesh Joshi
2) S. N. Rajeswari
3) Parmod Kumar Arora
4) Suchindra Misra
5) Debasish Panda
Answer- 5) Debasish Panda
Explanation:
Debasish Panda is the current Chairman of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of
India (IRDAI).
i. Policybazaar Insurance Brokers, a wholly owned subsidiary of PB Fintech, has now become a
composite insurance broker with the insurance regulator IRDAI handing over the certificate of
registration to the company.
• This latest upgrade from the earlier category of direct insurance broker (general and life
insurance) to a composite insurance broker will allow Policybazaar to enter reinsurance
products selling.
• The IRDAI Certificate of Registration as a composite broker will be valid from 28th February
2024.
16. Name the Union Minister who has recently (in March ‘24) inaugurated the Electronic Data
Interchange (EDI) facility at Land Customs Stations of North-Eastern Regions in New Delhi,
Delhi.
2) Ashwini Vaishnaw (Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology)
4) Nirmala Sitharaman (Union Minister of Finance)
5) Nitin Jairam Gadkari (Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways)
Answer- 4) Nirmala Sitharaman (Union Minister of Finance)
Explanation:
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman virtually inaugurated the Electronic Data Interchange
(EDI) facility at Land Customs Stations of North-Eastern Regions for enhancing ease of doing
business and facilitating regional trade from New Delhi, Delhi.
• She also presided over the handing over ceremony of Customs-seized antiquities to the
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

• A total of 101 antiquity items were handed over to the ASI at seven locations across the
country--Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Delhi, Guwahati, Mumbai and Pune.
17. As of February 2024, How many railway stations receive the ‘Eat Right Station’ certification
by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)?
1) 150
2) 200
3) 250
4) 300
5) 350
Answer- 1) 150
Explanation:
On 29th February 2024, 150 railway stations receive the ‘Eat Right Station’ certification by the
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to ensure access to safe and nutritious food
options for millions of rail passengers,
• The ‘Eat Right Station’ certification process involves stringent audits of food vendors,
comprehensive training programs for food handlers, and strict adherence to hygiene and
sanitation protocols.
• According to the Health Ministry, stations that successfully meet these criteria are recognized
for their efforts in promoting informed food choices and awarded the ‘Eat Right Station’
certification.
18. Which city has been selected to host the 2027 World Athletics Championships?
2) Tokyo, Japan
3) Budapest, Hungary
4) Doha, Qatar
5) Beijing, China
Answer- 5) Beijing, China
Explanation:
Beijing, China has been selected to host the 2027 World Athletics Championships, governing body
World Athletics..
i. The announcement comes after the Italian athletics federation earlier in the day announced it had
withdrawn its bid to host the event in Rome after failing to receive financial support from the
government.
19. Who is the President of the World Bank Group as of March 2024?
1) Raj Subramaniam
2) Sanjay Mehrotra
3) Punit Renjen
4) Vasant Narasimhan
5) Ajay Banga
Answer- 5) Ajay Banga

Explanation:
About World Bank:
The World Bank is an international development organization owned by 187 countries.
President– Ajay Banga
Headquarters– Washington, D.C., The United States of America(USA)
Established in 1944
20. ’Creating Markets, Creating Opportunities’’ is the Tagline of _____________.

1) International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)
2) International Development Association (IDA)
3) International Finance Corporation (IFC)
4) Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
5) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Answer-3) International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Explanation:
International Finance Corporation(IFC)- a member of the World Bank Group - is the largest global
development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in developing countries. Its Tagline
is ’Creating Markets, Creating Opportunities’
• It plays a significant role in promoting private sector investment
• Established in the year 1956.
21. Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary located in ________ (state).

1) West Bengal
2) Maharashtra
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Karnataka
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
About Maharashtra:
Governor – Ramesh Bais
Chief Minister – Eknath Shinde
National Park – Gugamal National Park, Tadoba National Park (tiger reserve)
Wildlife Sanctuary – Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary, Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
22. In which state Bondla Zoological Park is located?

1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Goa
5) Karnataka
Answer- 4) Goa

Explanation:
About Goa:
Chief Minister (CM) – Dr Pramod Sawant
Governor– PS Sreedharan Pillai
Zoological Park – Bondla Zoological Park
Airport – Goa International Airport
23. In which state, Agasthyamalai Elephant Reserve is located?

1) Telangana
2) Kerala
3) Karnataka
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 4) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The Agasthyamalai Elephant Reserve located in Tamil Nadu with a total area of 1,19,748.26
hectares at Agasthyamalai in Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari district.
i. The Agasthyamalai Elephant Reserve ensures the conservation of the rich elephant habitats in the
area and also enriches the health and connectivity of the elephant migratory paths in the landscape
through proper research and effective management.
24. In which state Manas National Park is located?

1) Jharkhand
2) Mizoram
3) Tripura
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Assam
Answer- 5) Assam
Explanation:
About Assam:
Governor – Gulab Chand Kataria
Chief Minister – Himanta Biswa Sarma
National Parks – Manas National Park, Nameri National Park
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary, Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary
25. Which of the following books is not authored by the Fali Sam Nariman, a renowned Indian
jurist and Padma Awardee?
1) The State of the Nation
2) God Save the Hon’ble Supreme Court
3) India’s Legal System (R/J): Can it Be Saved?
4) Before Memory Fades : An Autobiography & Supreme Whispers: Supreme Court Judges
5) The majesty of the law
Answer- 5) The majesty of the law

Explanation:
Fali Sam Nariman, a renowned Indian jurist and Padma Awardee, passed away at the age of 95 in
New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The Government of India (GoI) honoured him with the Padma Bhushan (Field: Public Affairs) in
1991 and Padma Vibhushan (Field: Public Affairs) in 2007 in recognition of his exceptional and
distinguished services in the field of Public Affairs.
ii. Books:
• He has authored several books like ‘Before Memory Fades: An Autobiography & Supreme
Whispers: Supreme Court Judges’; ‘India’s Legal System (R/J): Can it Be Saved?’; ‘The State of
the Nation’; ‘God Save the Hon’ble Supreme Court’.
• He has also written “The Arbitration Series” titled “Harmony amidst Disharmony”.
26. In February 2024, Cricketer Neil Wagner from ____________ (country) retired from all formats
of International Cricket.
1) Netherlands
2) England
3) Australia
4) West Indies
5) New Zealand
Answer- 5) New Zealand
Explanation:
New Zealand pacer Neil Wagner has retired from all formats of International Cricket after being
snubbed from the Kiwi Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against Australia.
• Neil Wagner has called time on his 64-Test career, bowing out as the nation’s fifth highest
wicket-taker.
• Neil Wagner,12th man for South Africa in two Tests, Wagner migrated to New Zealand in 2008
and proved instrumental in his adopted nation’s rise to the world number one ranking and the
inaugural World Test Championship title in 2021.
27. Who has recently (in Feb ‘24) became first woman Chief Minister (CM) of Pakistan's Punjab
province?
1) Maryam Nawaz
2) Sarah Quraishi
3) Mahira Khan
4) Shazia Parveen
5) Sania Nishtar
Answer- 1) Maryam Nawaz
Explanation:
Maryam Nawaz, a prominent leader of the PML-N and the daughter of the former Prime Minister
Nawaz Sharif, achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first woman chief minister of
Pakistan's Punjab province.
• Maryam, aged 50 and serving as the senior vice president of the Pakistan Muslim League-
Nawaz (PML-N) party, secured victory in the chief ministerial elections despite a walkout by
lawmakers from Imran Khan's party-backed Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC).

28. Defence Security Corps (DSC) celebrated its ________ Raising Day on 25th February 2024.
1) 73rd
2) 70th
3) 77th
4) 60th
5) 75th
Answer- 3) 77th
Explanation:
Defence Security Corps (DSC) celebrated its 77th Raising Day on 25th February 2024. The Corps
was raised on this day in 1947 as ‘Defence Department Constabulary’.
• DSC troops have been providing security to various sensitive defence and civil installations
across the length and breadth of the Country since 1947.
29. In which state Amrabad Tiger Reserve is located?

1) Maharashtra
2) Odisha
3) West Bengal
4) Telangana
5) Jharkhand
Explanation:
The leopard population increased considerably in Amrabad Tiger Reserve, according to the ‘Status of
Leopards in India’ report released recently.
• Amrabad Tiger Reserve is located in the Nagarkurnool and Nalgonda districts in the southern
part of Telangana.
30. Which article of Indian Constitution says, all persons are equally entitled to freedom of
conscience and the right to freely profess, practice, and propagate religion?
1) Article 25
2) Article 27
3) Article 29
4) Article 28
5) Article 30
Answer- 1) Article 25
Explanation:
Article 25 says that all persons are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right to freely
profess, practice, and propagate religion.
i. Article 26 of the Indian Constitution, under Part III that deals with fundamental rights, addresses the
right to manage religious affairs. It grants freedom to every religious denomination or any section
thereof, subject to public order, morality, and health, to manage its religious affairs.
• It ensures that religious communities have the autonomy to manage their religious institutions
and matters pertaining to their faith without external interference.

31. Where is the Headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO) located?
3) Rome, Italy
4) Paris, France
5) Vienna, Austria
Explanation:
About World Trade Organization (WTO):
Director-General– Okonjo-Iweala
32. In which state Keetham Bird Sanctuary is located?

1) Rajasthan
2) Assam
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
About Uttar Pradesh (UP):
Airport– Kushinagar International Airport, Gorakhpur airport, Agra Airport (Pandit Deen Dayal
Upadhyaya Airport)
Heritage site – Agra fort (1983) , Taj Mahal (1983), Fatehpur Sikri (1986)
Bird Sanctuary– Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary, Sur Sarovar (Keetham) Bird Sanctuary
33. In which state Changu Lake is located?

1) Sikkim
2) Nagaland
3) Tripura
4) Assam
5) Mizoram
Answer- 1) Sikkim
Explanation:
Tsomgo Lake, also known as Changu Lake, is a glacial lake in the East Sikkim district of the Indian
state of Sikkim.
34. In which state Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is located?

1) Rajasthan
2) Madhya pradesh
3) Manipur
4) Maharashtra
5) Kerala

Explanation:
The Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is a wildlife sanctuary in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra
state in India.
• The origin of the name "Tadoba" lies with the name of the God "Tadoba" or "Taru", worshipped
by the tribes who live in the dense forests of the Tadoba and Andhari region. While "Andhari"
refers to the Andhari River that meanders through the forest. The total area of the reserve is
625.4 sq. KM.
• This includes Tadoba National Park, covering 116.55 sq. KM and Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary of
508.85 sq. KM.
35. In which state Nellai Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

1) Karnataka
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Kerala
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Telangana
Explanation:
About Tamil Nadu:
Chief Minister- M. K. Stalin
Governor- R. N. Ravi
Wildlife Sanctuary- Gangaikondan Spotted Deer Sanctuary, Cauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary, Nellai
Wildlife Sanctuary
Festival– Chithirai Thiruvizha, Karthigai Deepam
36. Where was the Ramsar Convention (Treaty) adopted in 1971?

1) Australia
2) Saudi Arabia
3) Iran
4) Qatar
5) Syria
Answer- 3) Iran
Explanation:
The Ramsar Convention is the intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for the
conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources. The Convention was adopted in the
Iranian city of Ramsar in 1971 and came into force in 1975.
37. Blackbuck National Park is located in _________ (state).

1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Gujarat
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 4) Gujarat

Explanation:
About Gujarat:
Governor – Acharya Devvrat
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Wild Ass Sanctuary, Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary
National Park – Gir National Park, Blackbuck National Park
38. Who has recently (in Feb ‘24) set a record of 'Best Indian Time' in 100m Girl's Freestyle
Swimming at the 11th Asian Group Aquatics Championships held in the Philippines?
1) Diya Kumar
2) Dhinidhi Desinghu
3) Hashika Ramachandra
4) Arati Saha
5) Jiya Rai
Answer- 2) Dhinidhi Desinghu
Explanation:
On 28th February 2024, Dhinidhi Desinghu produced a record-breaking swim in the girl's 100m
freestyle event at the 11th Asian Group Aquatics Championships in the Philippines, clocking a new
Indian best time of 57.33s in the 'C' category.
• Dhinidhi's performance surpassed senior Olympians like Maana Patel and Shivangi Sarma.
i. Dhinidhi surpassed the previous record of 57.35 seconds set by Kenisha Gupta, registering a new
Indian best time of 57.33 seconds at New Clark City in Capas, Philippines.
39. Which airport has been recently (in March ‘24) declared an international airport?
1) Jamnagar airport
2) Dimapur Airport
3) Kangra Airport
4) Gorakhpur Airport
5) Tezu Airport
Answer- 1) Jamnagar airport
Explanation:
The Jamnagar airport, Gujarat has been declared an international airport for 10 days for the
Ambani-Merchant families to be able to welcome global bigwigs such as Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg,
Rihanna, Ivanka Trump and several former Prime Ministers to the three-day pre-wedding bash of
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, starting March 1.
• The airport can welcome international flights from February 25 to March 5. The Union
government’s Ministry of Health, Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Home Affairs have
pressed in resources to set up a Custom, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) facility at the
airport.
40. In March 2024, __________ emerged as the first State in the country to issue five crore
Ayushman cards under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Jharkhand
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat

5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the first State in the country to issue five crore Ayushman cards under
the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
• The State has issued 50,017,920 Ayushman cards and benefited 74,382,304 individuals. A total
of 3,716 hospitals in the State are affected under this scheme.
• Under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme, a total of 3,481,252 health claims have been filed, with
3,275,737 claims settled, representing a settlement rate of 92.48 percent in the State.
41. In which state Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

1) Karnataka
2) Kerala
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Telangana
Answer- 2) Kerala
Explanation:
About Kerala:
Chief Minister– Pinarayi Vijayan
Governor– Arif Mohammed
National Park– Mathikettan Shola National Park; Anamudi Shola National Park
Wildlife Sanctuary– Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary; Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary
42. Who is the current (as of March ‘24) Chairman of Wildlife Institute of India (WII)?
1) Tanmay Kumar
2) Leena Nandan
3) Kushal Vashist
4) C.K. Mishra
5) Richa Sharma
Answer- 2) Leena Nandan
Explanation:
About Wildlife Institute of India(WII):
WII is an Autonomous Institution of the MoEFCC.
Chairman – Ms.Leena Nandan (Secretary of Environment, Forest and Climate Change)
Location – Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Established In – 1982
43. In which state Dandeli Anshi Tiger Reserve is located?

1) Telangana
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Karnataka

Explanation:
Dandeli Anshi Tiger Reserve is located in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. The tiger
reserve gets its name from the town of Dandeli in the Western Ghats region. The reserve is known for
its rich biodiversity and wildlife, including the endangered Bengal tiger.
44. In which year the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) was established?
1) 1981
2) 1950
3) 1978
4) 1945
5) 1962
Answer- 4) 1945
Explanation:
About Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO):
Director-General– QU Dongyu
Headquarters– Rome, Italy
45. In which state/UT Khangchendzonga National Park is located?

2) Assam
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Uttarakhand
5) Sikkim
Answer- 5) Sikkim
Explanation
Khangchendzonga National Park is located in North Sikkim and it is the UNESCO world heritage
site and India’s 1st Mixed Heritage site.
46. In Which state Vijay Sagar Bird Sanctuary is located?

1) Odisha
2) Maharashtra
3) Gujarat
4) Jharkhand
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
About Uttar Pradesh(UP):
Chief Minister– Yogi Adityanath
Governor– Anandiben Patel
Bird Sanctuary– Vijay Sagar Bird Sanctuary; Hathinala, Renukut (Sonbhadra)
Stadium– Eklavya Sports Stadium; Late Mohan Choubey Pahalvan Sports Stadium

47. Where is the Headquarters of the World Health Organization(WHO) located?

2) Paris, France
3) Vienna, Austria
5) Rome, Italy
Explanation:
About World Health Organization (WHO):
WHO is the UN agency working to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable.
Director-general– Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
48. What is the capital of Argentina?

1) Mogadishu
2) Buenos Aires
3) Monrovia
4) Ashgabat
5) Niamey
Answer- 2) Buenos Aires
Explanation:
About Argentina:
President– Alberto Angel Fernandez
Capital– Buenos Aires
Currency– Argentine Peso
49. What is the economic term that is used to describe when an economy registers Zero
economic growth coupled with Inflation simultaneously.?
1) Disinflation
2) Stagnation
3) HyperInflation
4) Stagflation
5) Reflation
Answer - 4) Stagflation
Explanation:
Stagflation is used to describe when an economy registers Zero economic growth(Stagnation)
coupled with Inflation simultaneously.
50. Which country has recently (in March ‘24) won their first-ever Test cricket match against
Afghanistan?
1) Ireland
2) England
3) West Indies
4) Zimbabwe
5) New Zealand

Answer- 1) Ireland
Explanation:
Ireland created history, claiming their first-ever Test win against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi, United
Arab Emirates. The maiden Test win for Ireland came in their 8th game in the traditional format.
• Captain Andy Balbirnie led from the front with an undefeated 58 as Ireland won the one-off
Test by 6 wickets in the final session on the third day, successfully chasing down a modest
target of 111.
51. Name the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) that has recently (in March ‘24) signed an
agreement with Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) for ‘Developing Prototypes for
10-Gigabit-capable symmetric Passive Optical Network (XGS-PON).
1) IIT Delhi
2) IIT Kharagpur
3) IIT Bombay
4) IIT Madras
5) IIT Kanpur
Answer- 2) IIT Kharagpur
Explanation:
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the premier Telecom R&D centre of the
Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India and Indian Institute of Technology,
Kharagpur (IIT-K) signed an agreement for ‘Developing Prototypes for 10-Gigabit-capable symmetric
Passive Optical Network (i.e., XGS-PON) Optical Line Terminal (OLT) and Optical Network Unit (ONU).
• The agreement is signed under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme of
Department of Telecommunications, Government of India, which is a scheme for providing
funding support to domestic companies and institutions involved in technology design,
development, commercialization of telecommunication products and solutions to enable
affordable broadband and mobile services in rural and remote areas.
• Under this project, IIT Kharagpur will develop prototypes for 10-Gigabit-capable symmetric
passive optical network (i.e., XGS-PON) optical line terminal (OLT) and optical network unit
(ONU).
52. Who is the current (as of March ‘24) Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of REC
Limited?
1) Manoj Sharma
2) Shashank Misra
3) Vijay Kumar Singh
4) Ajoy Choudhury
5) Vivek Kumar Dewangan
Answer- 5) Vivek Kumar Dewangan
Explanation:
About REC Limited:
It is registered with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as a Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC),
Public Financial Institution (PFI) and Infrastructure Financing Company (IFC).
Chairman & Managing Director (CMD)- Vivek Kumar Dewangan


Incorporated in– 1969
53. What is the capital of Hungary?

1) Budapest
2) Prague
3) Brussels
4) Valletta
5) Bucharest
Answer- 1) Budapest
Explanation:
About Hungary:
Prime Minister – Viktor Orbán
Capital – Budapest
Currency – Forint
54. In which state Ralamandal Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

1) Karnataka
2) Odisha
3) West Bengal
4) Jharkhand
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
About Madhya Pradesh (MP):
Chief Minister– Mohan Yadav
Governor– Mangubhai C. Patel
Wildlife Sanctuary– Ralamandal Wildlife Sanctuary; Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary
Tiger Reserve– Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve; Kanha Tiger Reserve
55. Where is the Headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) located?
3) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
4) Paris, France
5) Vienna, Austria
Answer- 3) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Explanation:
About International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA):
IRENA is a lead global intergovernmental agency for energy transformation.
Director-General– Francesco La Camera
Membership– 167 countries and the EU.
Headquarters– Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

56. In which state Jaldapara National Park is located?

1) Jharkhand
2) Odisha
3) West Bengal
4) Assam
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 3) West Bengal
Explanation:
The Jaldapara National Park (JNP) is located at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas in Alipurduar
District of northern West Bengal and on the banks of the Torsa River.
i. It is home to Indian leopard, Indian elephants, sambar, barking deer, spotted deer, hog deer, wild
boars, gaur, etc. Jaldapara is a paradise for bird watchers.
57. In which state ‘Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary’ is located?

1) Karnataka
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Telangana
4) Kerala
5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is located in Karnataka. It is a small but important bird sanctuary
that supports a diverse range of bird species, including several endemic species.
58. What is the full form of WIPO?

1) World Intangible Property Organization
2) Worldwide Intellectual Property Organization
3) World Intellectual Property Office
4) World Intellectual Property Organization
Answer- 4) World Intellectual Property Organization
Explanation:
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is the global forum for intellectual property
(IP) services, policy, information and cooperation. It is a self-funding agency of the United Nations,
with 193 member states.
• Its mission is to lead the development of a balanced and effective international IP system that
enables innovation and creativity for the benefit of all. Our mandate, governing bodies and
procedures are set out in the WIPO Convention, which established WIPO in 1967.
59. In which state ‘Salonibari airport’ is located?

1) Assam
2) Sikkim
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Uttarakhand

Answer- 1) Assam
Explanation:
About Assam:
Chief Minister- Himanta Biswa Sarma
Governor- Gulab Chand Kataria
Airports- Jorhat Airport (Rowriah Airport); Salonibari airport
Wildlife Sanctuary- Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary; Marat Longri Wildlife Sanctuary
60. Ramsar Sites, Bhoj Wetland is located in _____________(state).

1) Bihar
2) Gujarat
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Odisha
Explanation:
About Madhya Pradesh:
Capital – Bhopal
Governor – Mangubhai C. Patel
Ramsar Sites – Bhoj Wetland, Sakhya Sagar, Sirpur Lake, Yashwant Sagar
61. In March 224, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) gave ________(state) based
airline FLY91 the green-light to start commercial operations.
1) Goa
2) Maharashtra
3) Gujarat
4) Odisha
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 1) Goa
Explanation:
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has given Goa-based airline FLY91 the green-light
to start commercial operations.
i. The ministry of civil aviation issued the Air Operator Certificate to FLY91 following the completion
of all regulatory and compliance requirements by the airline to commence operations.
• The aircraft, which landed at Manohar International Airport, has been used by the airline to
conduct proving flights under DGCA supervision.
62. In March 2024, the government announced a plan to sell up to __________ stake in NLC India
Limited through an offer for sale.
1) 10%
2) 7%
3) 5%
4) 8%
5) 12%

Answer- 2) 7%
Explanation:
The government announced a plan to sell up to 7% stake in NLC India Limited through an offer for
sale, and has set the floor price for the same at Rs 212 a share.
• The floor price is at a discount of more than 6% to the current market price of the stock. On 6th
March 2024, shares of the PSU major ended 0.1% down on the National Stock Exchange at Rs
226.
• The OFS will open for subscription to institutional investors on Friday, for non-retail investors
and for retail investors on March 11, according to a stock exchange filing. The total number of
equity shares under the offer is 6,93,31,830, representing a 5% stake, with a face value of Rs 10
each.
63. According to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) data released in March
2024, India’s retail inflation will likely fall to _________ in FY25.
1) 5.1-5.2%
2) 4.6-4.7%
3) 4.1-4.2%
4) 4.9-5.0%
5) 4.3-4.4%
Answer- 5) 4.3-4.4%
Explanation:
The Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), India’s retail inflation, measured by the Consumer
Price Index (CPI), will likely fall to 4.3-4.4% in FY25 from an estimated 5.4% in the current fiscal
year.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has projected CPI inflation to average 4.5% in FY25.
64. In March 2024, ___________ became the world’s first country to enshrine the right to an
abortion in the Constitution.
1) France
2) Russia
3) United Kingdom
4) Canada
5) Spain
Answer- 1) France
Explanation:
French lawmakers have approved a bill that will enshrine the right to an abortion in the Constitution
of France in a joint session of Parliament at the Palace of Versailles
• The move makes France the first country in the world to offer explicit protection for
terminating a pregnancy in its basic law.
i. The measure was approved in a 780-72 vote in the Palace of Versailles. Abortion enjoys wide
support in France across most of the political spectrum, and has been legal since 1975.

65. Who has recently (in March ‘24) become the first Indian ever to win a stage at the iconic
Dakar Rally?
1) Ashish Raorane
2) Gaurav Gill
3) Harith Noah
4) KP Aravind
5) CS Santosh
Answer- 3) Harith Noah
Explanation:
Kerala rider Harith Noah created history by becoming the first Indian ever to win a stage at the
iconic Dakar Rally. Noah, representing Sherco TVS Rally Factory squad, won Stage 8 in the Rally 2
class in his fifth Dakar.
• Born in Germany and brought up in Shornur, the 30-year-old is only the third Indian after KP
Aravind and CS Santosh to participate in the prestigious Dakar rally.
66. In January 2024, the central government introduced WildLife (Protection) Licensing
(Additional Matters for Consideration) Rules, 2024, amending the wildlife trade rules,
___________ (year) resulting in significant changes in the licensing process and exclusions of
certain species.
1) 1992
2) 1968
3) 1972
4) 1880
5) 1983
Answer- 5) 1983
Explanation:
The central government recently introduced Wild Life (Protection) Licensing (Additional Matters
for Consideration) Rules, 2024, amending the wildlife trade rules, 1983 resulting in significant
changes in the licensing process and exclusions of certain species.
• The amendments became operational on 16th January, 2024, marking the first revision since
1983.
i. The notification does not provide clarity on why licensing restrictions for Schedule II species have
been removed. Schedule II encompasses important species, such as endangered mammals, birds,
turtles, geckos, and snakes, and their exclusion from licensing restrictions raises concerns about the
level of protection they will receive.
67. In which state Loktak lake is located?

1) Odisha
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Manipur
5) Rajasthan
Answer- 4) Manipur

Explanation:
Loktak lake is located about 40 kilometres south of Imphal, Manipur.
i. It's the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India, the pristine Loktak Lake is one of the most
popular tourist attractions in Manipur.
ii. Known for its floating circular swamps, which are called phumdis in the local tongue,
68. The ‘Kalakad Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located in which state?

1) West Bengal
2) Jharkhand
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Odisha
5) Telangana
Explanation:
About Tamil Nadu:
Chief Minister (CM)- MK Stalin
Governor- R. N. Ravi
Wildlife Sanctuaries- Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary; Kalakad Wildlife Sanctuary
Tiger Reserve- Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve; Anamalai Tiger Reserve
69. In which state, ‘Neora Valley National Park’ is located?

1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Assam
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) Bihar
Explanation:
About West Bengal:
Chief Minister– Mamata Banerjee
Governor– Dr. C.V. Ananda Bose
National Parks– Singalila National Park; Neora Valley National Park
Tiger Reserve– Buxa Tiger Reserve; Sundarban Tiger Reserve
70. Where is the Headquarters of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) located?
1) Rome, Italy
4) Paris, France
5) Vienna, Austria
Explanation:
About Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC):
It was established by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World
Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1988

Chairperson– James Ferguson ‘Jim’ Skea

71. In which state, ‘Udhwa Bird Sanctuary’ is located?

1) Jharkhand
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Bihar
4) West Bengal
5) Assam
Answer- 1) Jharkhand
Explanation:
Udhwa Bird Sanctuary, located in the Sahibganj district in Jharkhand, is the state’s only bird
sanctuary. For a place that’s popularly known for illegal mining, a nature pocket like Udhwa Bird
Sanctuary is a much-needed change.
72. In which state ‘Koderma Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located?

1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Maharashtra
3) Jharkhand
4) Gujarat
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
About Jharkhand:
Chief Minister– Champai Soren
Governor– C.P. Radhakrishnan
Tiger Reserve- Palamau Tiger Reserve
Wildlife Sanctuaries– Mahuadanr Wildlife Sanctuary; Koderma Wildlife Sanctuary
73. Who is the present (as of March ‘24) Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of the GAIL
(India) Limited?
1) Pushp Kumar Joshi
2) Shrikant Madhav Vaidya
3) Arun Kumar Singh
4) G. Krishnakumar
5) Sandeep Kumar Gupta
Answer- 5) Sandeep Kumar Gupta
Explanation:
About GAIL (India) Limited:
GAIL (India) Limited is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of
Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG).
Chairman & Managing Director (CMD)– Sandeep Kumar Gupta

74. In which state, a five-foot-long bronze statue of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya
Bahadur was inaugurated in March 2024?
1) Tripura
2) Mizoram
3) Assam
4) Maharashtra
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 1) Tripura
Explanation:
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha unveiled a five-foot-long bronze statue of Maharaja Bir Bikram
Kishore Manikya Bahadur, the architect of modern Tripura, at MBB Airport, Agartala at the
Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport named after him.
• Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur was the last king of the state's erstwhile
Manikya dynasty.
75. As of March 2024, India stands as the world’s __________ largest producer of mobile phones at
the end of the decade 2014-2024.
1) 3rd
2) 5th
3) 2nd
4) 4th
5) 6th
Answer- 3) 2nd
Explanation:
India now stands as the world’s second-largest producer of mobile phones at the end of the decade
2014-2024, trailing only China. India Cellular and Electronics Association announced that the sector
has transitioned from being 78 percent import-dependent in 2014 to 97 percent self-sufficiency.
• Only three percent of the total mobile phones sold in India are now imported. India’s mobile
phone production is nearing 20 lakh crore rupees in a decade of unprecedented growth.
• India produced 2.45 billion units of mobile phones during these ten years, against a goal of 2.5
billion units.
76. Name the personality who has recently (in March ‘24) inaugurated the Commonwealth
Legal Education Association (CLEA) - Commonwealth Attorneys and Solicitors General
Conference (CASGC) 2024 at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, Delhi.
1) Droupadi Murmu (President of India)
2) Jagdeep Dhankhar (Vice President of India)
3) Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud (Chief Justice of India)
4) Tushar Mehta (Solicitor General of India)
5) Narendra Modi (Prime Minister of India)
Answer- 5) Narendra Modi (Prime Minister of India)
Explanation:
The Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Commonwealth Legal Education
Association (CLEA) - Commonwealth Attorneys and Solicitors General Conference (CASGC) 2024 at
Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, Delhi.

• The theme of the conference is “Cross-Border Challenges in Justice Delivery” and will
deliberate on important issues pertaining to law and justice like judicial transition and the
ethical dimensions of legal practice; executive accountability; and revisiting modern-day legal
education, among others.
77. Which University has recently (in March ‘24) partnered with the Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO) for the second phase of the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA)-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) research programme?
1) Indian Maritime University
2) Princeton University
3) University of Calcutta
4) Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies
5) International Space University
Answer- 4) Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies
Explanation:
The Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) has partnered with Indian Space
Research Organisation (ISRO) for the NISAR Phase II research programme.
• NASA and ISRO are collaboratively developing a space-borne synthetic aperture radar (NISAR),
scheduled for launch in 2024. NISAR aims to revolutionise earth resource observation by
providing high-resolution data for extensive areas.
• This project holds significant potential for the systematic monitoring of agriculture, forestry,
wetlands, and soil moisture estimation.
78. Who is the present (as of March ‘24) Chairperson of Food Safety and Standards Authority of
India (FSSAI)?
1) Anand Kumar Prasad
2) Sudhansh Pant
3) Manish Kumar Mishra
4) Rajeev Kumar Jain
5) Ajit Kumar Das
Answer-2) Sudhansh Pant
Explanation:
Sudhansh Pant is the present Chairperson of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
i. The government has approved various amendments in food safety and standard regulations, under
which only one certification from food regulator FSSAI will be required for food products. Food Safety
and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will issue a draft notification in this regard and will seek
stakeholders’ comments before finalising the amendments.
• For food products, certifications from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and AGMARK will
not be needed if these amendments are finalised.
79. Name the department that has recently (in March ‘24) set up a committee to formulate
guidelines to address the issue of pesky, promotional or unsolicited commercial calls.
1) Department of Financial Services
3) Department of Commerce

4) Department of Consumer Affairs

5) Department of Economic Affairs
Answer- 4) Department of Consumer Affairs
Explanation:
The Central government has set up a committee to formulate guidelines to address the issue of pesky,
promotional or unsolicited commercial calls received by consumers.
i. The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) has constituted a committee in this regard. The
committee will comprise of officials from Department of Telecommunication, Department of Financial
Services, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Reserve Bank of India, Telecom Regulatory Authority
of India and Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority.
80. Who authored the book, The Global Trade Paradigm: Rethinking International Business in
the Post-Pandemic World?
1) Sanjeev Sanyal
2) Arun Kumar
3) Ramachandra Guha
4) Kaushik Basu
5) Arvind Subramanian
Answer- 2) Arun Kumar
Explanation:
The book, The Global Trade Paradigm: Rethinking International Business in the Post-Pandemic World
authored by Arun Kumar.
• The author elaborates that globalisation, through trade and GVCs, has driven a deep wedge
between the haves and the have-nots; as globalisation places a premium on high technological
skills and thereby increasing their incomes dramatically, whereas incomes in low skilled
economies stagnate.
81. In February 2024, India’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) market is projected to reach USD 17
billion by ___________ (year).
1) 2028
2) 2026
3) 2025
4) 2027
5) 2024
Answer- 4) 2027
Explanation:
India’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) market, growing at a CAGR of 25-35 per cent, is projected to reach
USD 17 billion by 2027, with AI/ML capabilities, including GenAI, emerging the top category of IT
spend expected to be made by IT Buyers in 2023, according to the Nasscom-BCG AI acceleration
survey report.
• This growth will be fuelled by multiple factors, including increased enterprise tech spending,
India’s growing AI talent base, and a significant increase in AI investments.

82. Who has recently (in Feb ‘24) appointed as the Country Manager for Nokia in India?
1) Ajay Kumar
2) Raghav Sahgal
3) Tarun Chhabra
4) Nishant Batra
5) Jayanth Agrawal
Answer- 3) Tarun Chhabra
Explanation:
Telecom gear maker Nokia announced that Tarun Chhabra, Head of Mobile Networks Market India,
has been appointed as Country Manager for Nokia in India and will be replacing Sanjay Malik who
retires on 31st March 2024.
• Chhabra has three decades of diverse leadership experience in sales, pre-sales, business
development and operations in leading companies including Nokia, Siemens and Motorola.
83. In March 2024, DP World announced a multimodal service ‘SARAL-2’ connecting ___________
(city) to the National Capital Region under the ‘SARAL’ initiative.
1) Visakhapatnam
2) Hyderabad
3) Bengaluru
4) Chennai
5) Kochi
Answer- 4) Chennai
Explanation:
DP World, a global provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, has announced a multimodal
service ‘SARAL-2’ connecting Chennai, Tamil Nadu to the National Capital Region under the
‘SARAL’ initiative. This service is the first multimodal daily rail freight service with a capacity of 500
TEUs per week.
• SARAL-2 leverages DP World’s multimodal services by integrating coastal, rail, and truck
operations to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and enhance supply-chain efficiencies.
• With around 70 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions compared to road transportation, this
dedicated service assures efficient cargo transport for customers in Delhi NCR and Chennai.
84. In March 2024, Sweden formally joined NATO as the ___________ member of the transatlantic
military alliance.
1) 32nd
2) 30th
3) 29th
4) 27th
5) 28th
Answer- 1) 32nd
Explanation:
Sweden formally joined NATO as the 32nd member of the transatlantic military alliance, ending
decades of post-World War II neutrality as concerns about Russian aggression in Europe have spiked
following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

85. In which state Mukundra Hills National Park is located?

1) West Bengal
2) Jharkhand
3) Rajasthan
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Haryana
Explanation:
About Rajasthan:
Chief Minister – Bhajan Lal Sharma
National parks- Ranthambore National Park; Mukundra Hills National Park, Keoladeo National
Park
86. In which year, European Investment Bank (EIB) was founded?

1) 1958
2) 1962
3) 1966
4) 1968
5) 1972
Answer- 1) 1958
Explanation:
About European Investment Bank (EIB):
President– Nadia Calviño
Headquarters– Boulevard Konrad Adenauer, Luxembourg
Founded in– 1958
87. Who is the current (as of March ‘24) Director General of the Indian Coast Guard?
1) S Paramesh
2) Suresh Kumar
3) Rakesh Pal
4) Bhishm Sharma
5) Shankar Chauhan
Answer- 3) Rakesh Pal
Explanation:
About Indian Coast Guard (ICG):
Director General Indian Coast Guard (DGICG) – Rakesh Pal
Motto – Vayam Rakshamah (We Protect)
88. Who is the current (as of March ‘24) Secretary-General of North Atlantic Treaty
Organization (NATO)?
1) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
2) Antonio Guterres

3) Henrietta H. Fore
4) Tedros Adhanom
5) Jens Stoltenberg
Answer- 5) Jens Stoltenberg
Explanation:
About North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO):
NATO is an intergovernmental military alliance of countries from Europe and North America.
Objective- To safeguard the freedom and security of its members through both political and military
means.
Secretary General– Jens Stoltenberg
Established in 1949
Members– 32 countries(30 from Europe & 2 from North America).
89. Who is the current (as of March ‘24) Director-General (DG) of the Central Industrial
Security Force (CISF)?
1) Sheila Samanta
2) Nina Singh
3) Madhuri Kanitkar
4) Arti Sarin
5) Geetika Koul
Answer- 2) Nina Singh
Explanation:
About Central Industrial Security Force (CISF):
Director-General (DG)- Nina Singh
90. In March 2024, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender
Yadav announced that Cheetah 'Gamini' gave birth to five cubs in Kuno National
Park in Madhya Pradesh, taking the total number of the big cats in India to _______ .
1) 16
2) 20
3) 26
4) 15
5) 18
Answer- 3) 26
Explanation:
Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav announced that
Cheetah 'Gamini' gave birth to five cubs in Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh,
taking the total number of the big cats in the country to 26.
• The number of cheetah cubs born in India now stands at 13, the minister added. This is
the fourth cheetah litter on Indian soil and the first litter of cheetahs brought from
South Africa.

91. To which of the following export sectors, the Centre Government has extended benefits
under the popular export promotion scheme, Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported
Products (RoDTEP) in March 2024?
1) Export Oriented Units (EOUs)
2) Special Economic Zones (SEZs)
3) Advance Authorisation (AA) holders
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
The Centre has announced extension of benefits under the popular export promotion scheme,
Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP), to export oriented units (EOUs),
units in special economic zones (SEZs) and Advance Authorisation (AA) holders.
• The extension of RoDTEP benefits to additional sectors is presently till September 30,
2024.
92. Name the personality who has recently (in March ‘24) won the gold medal at the Europa
Cup 2024 in the ILCA 7 category in Mallorca, Spain.
1) Vishnu Saravanan
2) Abhilash Tomy
3) Veeresh Malik
4) Bhavik Gandhi
5) Daya Shankar
Answer- 1) Vishnu Saravanan
Explanation:
Indian sailor Vishnu Saravanan won the gold medal at the Europa Cup 2024 in the ILCA 7 category
in Mallorca, Spain. The event was organised by Reial Club Nautic Port de Pollenca. Saravanan topped
the 91-boat race with 17 net points.
• Netherlands’ Willem Wiersema also accrued the same points but Saravanan won the
category on technicality. The ILCA7 is a category within the ILCA -International Laser
Class Association sailing class.
93. Which company has recently (in March ‘24) announced the unveiling of its artificial
intelligence (AI) product, called THEIA, which’s a video AI developer platform?
1) Cashfree Payments India Private Limited
2) Razorpay Software Private Limited
3) BharatPe Limited
5) Paytm Private Limited
Explanation:
Infibeam Avenues Limited, a listed AI-powered fintech company, has announced the unveiling of its
artificial intelligence (AI) product, called THEIA, which’s a video AI developer platform.

i. THEIA empowers organisations to harness the power of AI video analysis for applications in areas
such as sports analytics, media optimisation, traffic management, crowd control, insurance claims
processing, optimisation of manufacturing units, retail stores, among others.
94. Which state government has recently (in March ‘24) launched India’s First Widow
Remarriage Incentive Scheme?
1) Jharkhand
2) Odisha
3) West Bengal
4) Bihar
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
In a first of its kind initiative in the country, Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren launched
‘Vidhwa Punarvivah Protsahan Yojana’ (widow remarriage incentive scheme) under which, women
who chose to get married again after the death of their husbands, will be given an incentive of Rs 2
lakh by the government.
i. The beneficiary should be of marriageable age and not a government employee, pensioner or
income tax payer.
ii. To avail the benefits, the beneficiary will have to apply within one year from the date of remarriage
and submit the death certificate of her late husband.
95. In which state/UT, Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

1) Uttarakhand
2) Assam
3) Ladakh
4) Sikkim
Answer- 3) Ladakh
Explanation:
About Ladakh:
Lieutenant Governor – B.D. Mishra
National Park – Hemis National Park
Wildlife Sanctuary – Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary, Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary
96. In which state Kamlang Tiger Reserve is located?

2) Assam
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Sikkim
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Kamlang Tiger Reserve is a wildlife sanctuary located in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It
was established in 1989 and covers an area of approximately 783 square kilometers.

i. The reserve is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including tigers, elephants, clouded leopards, and
several species of birds.
97. In which state/UT, Gangotri National Park (GNP) is located?

2) Sikkim
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Uttarakhand
5) Ladakh
Answer- 4) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Gangotri National Park (GNP) is located in the Uttarkashi District region of the state of Uttarakhand
in northern India.
i. It is known for its mountainous landscape, forests, and glaciers. Gaumukh glacier, the origin of river
Ganges is located inside the park.
98. Who is the present (as of March ‘24) Chief of the Air Staff of India?
1) Amar Preet Singh
2) Pankaj Mohan Sinha
3) Vivek Ram Chaudhari
4) S Prabhakaran
5) Vikram Singh
Answer- 3) Vivek Ram Chaudhari
Explanation:
About Indian Air Force (IAF):
Chief of the Air Staff – Vivek Ram Chaudhari
99. In which year, National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) was established?
1) 2016
2) 2012
3) 2013
4) 2015
5) 2017
Answer- 4) 2015
Explanation:
About National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog):
CEO– B.V.R. Subrahmanyam
100. In which state Bhoramdeo Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

1) Chhattisgarh
2) West Bengal

3) Gujarat
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Odisha
Explanation:
About Chhattisgarh:
Chief Minister– Vishnu Deo Sai
Governor– Biswabhusan Harichandan
National Park– Guru GhasiDas National Park
Wildlife Sanctuaries– Bhairamgarh Wildlife Sanctuary and Bhoramdeo Wildlife Sanctuary
101. Where is the Headquarters of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) located?
1) Paris, France
2) Madrid, Spain
4) Rome, Italy
Explanation:
About World Meteorological Organization (WMO):
WMO is a UN Agency dedicated to international cooperation and coordination on the state and
behaviour of the Earth’s atmosphere.
Secretary-General– Prof. Petteri Taalas
102. Which of the following is used as the common identifier for all digital systems of specified
govt agencies?
1) Legal Entity Identifier
2) Universal Account Number
3) Mobile Money Identifier
4) Permanent Account Number
5) Indian Financial System Code
Answer- 4) Permanent Account Number
Explanation:
Permanent Account Number (PAN) used as a common identifier for all digital systems of specified
government agencies.
• The move would help in further promoting ease of doing business in the country.
i. PAN is a 10-digit alphanumeric number allotted by the income tax department to a person, firm or
entity.
103. In which state, ‘Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary’ is located?

1) Kerala
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Karnataka
4) Andhra Pradesh

5) Telangana
Answer- 1) Kerala
Explanation:
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary by spreading over 14 acres of land, located on the banks of the
Vembanad Lake, Kerala.
i. The sanctuary is a favourite haunt of migratory birds like the Siberian Stork, egret, darter, heron and
teal.
104. In which state Udanti Sitanadi tiger reserve is located?

1) Odisha
2) Maharashtra
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
The Udanti Sitanadi tiger reserve is located in Chhattisgarh. It was declared a tiger reserve in the
year 2008-09.
i. The Udanti and Sitanadi Rivers flow through the Reserve. There are few perennial springs including
the famous Deodhara and Godene falls. Asiatic Wild Buffalo is the key endangered species found in the
Core Area.
105. In March 2024, the government granted a 6-month extension in service tenure of foreign
secretary ___________.
1) Vinay Mohan Kwatra
2) Harsh Vardhan Shringla
3) Sujatha Singh
4) Vijay Keshav Gokhale
5) Ranjan Mathai
Answer- 1) Vinay Mohan Kwatra
Explanation:
The government has granted a 6-month extension in service tenure of foreign secretary Vinay
Mohan Kwatra, who was scheduled to retire in April-end, 2024.
i. The decision was taken by the Appointments Committee of Cabinet headed by Prime Minister
Narendra Modi. Kwatra took charge as foreign secretary on April 30, 2022.
106. Who has recently (in March ‘24) appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Acko
General Insurance?
1) Nithya Easwaran
2) Animesh Das
3) Mridul Arora
4) Abhinav Chaturvedi
5) Shantanu Rastogi
Answer- 2) Animesh Das

Explanation:
Insurtech unicorn Acko has elevated its chief underwriting officer, Animesh Das, as the new Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of its subsidiary entity-ACKO General Insurance, as Sanjeev Srinivasan takes
the board role.
• Varun Dua will continue as the CEO of Acko Technologies, the parent company of Acko General
Insurance.
• Srinivasan, the former MD and CEO at Bharti Axa General Insurance, had joined the General
Atlantic-backed venture in 2021 as the managing director and CEO of the subsidiary unit.
107. Which company has recently (in March ‘24) appointed as official fuel partner for FIM
(Federation Internationale De Motocyclisme) Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) for a
period of three years?
1) Hindustan Petroleum Limited
2) Oil India Limited
3) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
4) Bharat Petroleum Limited
Answer- 3) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
Explanation:
The country's largest fuel retailer Indian Oil Corporation Limited announced its partnership with
Two Wheels Motor Racing as the official fuel partner for FIM (Federation Internationale De
Motocyclisme) Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) for a period of three years from 2024 to
2026.
• As per the pact, the oil major will supply racing fuel "STORM" for all racing championship
rounds. The racing fuel is being produced at the oil company's refinery in Gujarat.
108. According to the Ministry of Commerce & Industry data released in March 2024, the
financial assistance for the Tea sector under the ‘Tea Development & Promotion Scheme’ has
been increased by ________ to Rs.528.97 crore for 2024-25 and 2025-26.
1) 82%
2) 75%
3) 65%
4) 70%
5) 80%
Answer- 1) 82%
Explanation:
According to the Ministry of Commerce & Industry data, The financial assistance for the Tea sector
under the ‘Tea Development & Promotion Scheme’ has been increased by 82% from Rs. 290.81
crores to Rs. 528.97 crore for the next 2 financial years (2024-25 and 2025-26).
• A range of incentives are planned to be provided to small tea growers by mobilizing them into
SHGs and FPOs. Setting up of 800 SHGs and 330 FPOs has been envisaged in the next 2 financial
years with an increased assistance of Rs 105.5 Cr compared to 40 SHGs & 8 FPOs previously
planned with an assistance of Rs 2.7 Cr.
i. This will increase coverage of small tea growers from 1000 to more than 30,000 in the next two
years.

109. In which state Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port is located?

1) Gujarat
2) Kerala
3) Maharashtra
4) West Bengal
5) Odisha
Explanation:
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways has approved one of the ambitious projects, Re-
Construction of Berth No. 8 and Mechanization of Berth Nos. 7 and 8 at Netaji Subhash Dock of KDS,
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, West Bengal.
• The approved project will be executed on a Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer
(DBFOT) basis through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode. The estimated project cost
stands at Rs. 809.18 crore, underscoring the magnitude of this endeavor.
110. Which company’s H160 helicopter has been recently (in March ‘24) granted the letter of
type acceptance from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)?
1) Lockheed Martin
2) Boeing
3) Airbus
4) BAE Systems
5) Dassault Aviation
Answer- 3) Airbus
Explanation:
Airbus announced its H160 helicopter has been granted the letter of type acceptance by the
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) that will pave the way for its entry into the Indian
market.
• More than 100 helicopters of Airbus, including the single-engine H125, are being operated by
various entities in the country.
111. As per the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI)) (Base Year 2011-12) released by the
Ministry of Commerce & Industries, the coal sector has demonstrated the highest growth of
_____ (provisional) among the eight core industries for the month of January 2024.
1) 15.1 %
2) 12.3 %
3) 8.3 %
4) 9.1 %
5) 10.2 %
Answer- 5) 10.2 %
Explanation:
The coal sector has demonstrated the highest growth of 10.2 % (provisional) among the eight core
industries for the month of January 2024, as per the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI)) (Base Year
2011-12) released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industries.

i. The index of coal industry has reached 218.9 points during January 2024 as compared to 198.6
points during the same period of last year and its cumulative index has increased by 12.2% during
April to January, 2023-24 over corresponding period of the previous year.
ii. The ICI measures the combined and individual production performance of eight core industries, viz.
cement, coal, crude oil, electricity, fertilizers, natural gas, refinery products, and steel.
112. Who is the current (as of March ‘24) Director General of International Solar Alliance
(ISA)?
1) Shreya Jai
2) Praveen Kumar
3) Ajay Mathur
4) Jayanth Agrawal
5) Anish De
Answer- 3) Ajay Mathur
Explanation:
About International Solar Alliance (ISA):
The ISA was established in Paris, France in 2015 as a joint effort by India and France to mobilize
efforts against climate change through the deployment of solar energy solutions. It was
conceptualized on the sidelines of the 21st Conference of Parties (COP21) to the United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) held in Paris in 2015.
Director General– Dr Ajay Mathur
Headquarters– Gurugram, Haryana
113. In which state Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

1) Odisha
2) Haryana
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Bihar
5) Jharkhand
Answer- 2) Haryana
Explanation:
About Haryana:
Chief Minister – Nayab Singh Saini
Governor – Bandaru Dattatreya
National Park – Sultanpur National Park, Kalesar National Park
Wildlife Sanctuary – Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary, Bir Shikargah Wildlife Sanctuary
114. When was the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) established ?

1) 1930
2) 1935
3) 1942
4) 1949
5) 1950
Answer- 2) 1935

Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was established on April 1, 1935 in accordance with the provisions
of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
i. In March 2024, India allowed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to import gold without paying
import levies, the government said in a notification issued late on March 12, 2024.
• Indian gold importers need to pay basic customs duty and Agriculture Infrastructure and
Development Cess (AIDC).
115. In March 2024, ___________ became the first Indian fintech company to receive PTSP
Certification from the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) to operate as a Payment
Processor in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
1) Cashfree Payments India Private Limited
2) Razorpay Software Private Limited
3) BharatPe Limited
5) Paytm Private Limited
Explanation:
Infibeam Avenues Ltd, reported its international subsidiary, Infibeam Avenues Saudi Arabia became
the first Indian fintech player to secure PTSP Certification from the Saudi Arabian Monetary
Authority (SAMA), allowing it to operate as a Payment Processor (PTSP) in the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia (KSA).
i. The company also forged a Payment Processing Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
with Saudi Arabia’s premier bank, SAB (Saudi Awwal Bank).
ii. Infibeam Avenues aims to establish its flagship payment brand, CCAvenue, as a major player in
digital transactions within the Saudi Arabian market.
116. In March 2024, the Centre-appointed 16-member Committee on Digital Competition Law
(CDCL), submitted its report to Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
The CDCL was headed by Corporate Affairs Secretary, ____________.
1) Manoj Govil
2) Ajay Kumar
3) Arindam Chakrabarti
4) Manish Raj
5) Santhosh Kumar
Answer- 1) Manoj Govil
Explanation:
The Centre-appointed 16-member Committee on Digital Competition Law (CDCL) has submitted its
report to Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
i. The CDCL, headed by Corporate Affairs Secretary Manoj Govil, has also submitted a draft Bill on
proposed Digital Competition law.
ii. The Corporate Affairs Ministry (MCA) had, on February 6, 2023, constituted a 16-member inter-
ministerial committee to examine the need for a separate law on competition in digital markets. The
digital panel has been, among other things, tasked with preparing a draft Digital Competition Act and
submitting a report in three months.

117. Which city has recently (in March ‘24) launched the "India by the Creek" festival to
celebrate deep ties with India?
1) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2) Mandaluyong, Philippines
4) Amsterdam, Netherlands
Answer- 1) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Explanation:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates launched the "India by the Creek" festival to celebrate its deep ties
with India.
• The festival took place at Al Seef Park from March 8th to 10th. It showcased a variety of
cultural programs, including musical performances, literary discussions, and poetry readings.
• Al Seef Park, located on the Dubai Creek, has historical significance as a center of trade
between India and Dubai.
• The festival aims to strengthen the cultural connections between India and Dubai through
artistic expression. The collaborative effort involved various organizations, including Dubai
Duty Free, the Consulate General of India, and Dubai Economy and Tourism.
118. In March 2024, Indian men and women Table Tennis teams qualified for the Paris 2024
Olympics.
In the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) rankings released in March 2024, the
Indian men’s team ranked _________, while the women’s team ranked 13th.
1) 12th
2) 10th
3) 9th
4) 15th
5) 16th
Answer- 4) 15th
Explanation:
For the first time in the history of Indian table tennis, the National men and women’s teams have
qualified for the Olympics, through the World team rankings, the final list of which was released in
March 2024.
• The top 16 teams make it to the Paris Olympics. In the International Table Tennis Federation
(ITTF) rankings released in March 2024, the Indian men’s team is ranked 15 while the
women’s 13.
119. In March 2024, The Election Commission of India amended the Conduct of Election Rules,
1961, to raise the minimum age for senior citizens eligible for voting by postal ballot, to 85
years from ________ years.
1) 60
2) 80
3) 70
4) 75
5) 65

Answer- 2) 80
Explanation:
For the upcoming Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections, senior citizens who are 85 years and older
will be able to opt for postal ballots as the government amended the rule to increase the eligibility
from the current limit of 80 years and above.
• The Union Law Ministry amended the Conduct of Elections Rules-1961 to change the definition
of senior citizens who are eligible to choose the postal ballot facility from those “above 80
years” to those “above 85 years”. This, the notification said, was “after consulting the Election
Commission of India”.
• The rules enable postal ballot voting for a “notified class of electors”, which includes essential
services workers, persons with disabilities, Covid-19-infected or suspected cases and senior
citizens. In Section 27(A) (e), senior citizens had been defined as those above 80 years.
120. In March 2024, Indian cricketer, _______________ announced his retirement from
International Cricket.
1) Kumar Kushagra
2) Virat Singh
3) Shahbaz Nadeem
4) Varun Aaron
5) Anukul Roy
Answer- 3) Shahbaz Nadeem
Explanation:
Jharkhand left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem, who featured in two Tests for India, has announced his
retirement from International Cricket to try his luck in franchise-based leagues as he does not
foresee opportunities in the national team.
• Nadeem, who held the world record of best bowling figures (8/10) in an innings in List A
cricket in a two-decade long career for Jharkhand, was handed a surprise Test debut against
South Africa at his home venue of JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi in 2019.
121. In which state ‘Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located?

1) Rajasthan
2) Maharashtra
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Jharkhand
Explanation:
The Tal Chhapar Sanctuary is situated on the border of the Great Indian Thar Desert, Rajasthan. It is
a distinctive shelter of the most graceful Antelope seen in India, “the Blackbuck”.
• It was given the status of a sanctuary in 1966.
122. In which state, Raimona National Park is located?

1) West Bengal
2) Assam
3) Odisha

4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 2) Assam
Explanation:
The Raimona National Park is within the Bodoland Territorial Region in Assam. The area of the park
includes the northern part of the notified Ripu Reserve Forest, which forms the western-most buffer
to the Manas National Park that straddles the India-Bhutan border.
123. In Which state ‘Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located?

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Kerala
3) Telangana
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
About Telangana:
CM– Anumula Revanth Reddy
Governor– Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan
National Park– Mrugavani National Park
Wildlife Sanctuaries– Pocharam Sanctuary and Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary
124. In which state Orang National Park is located?

1) Odisha
2) Maharashtra
3) Gujarat
4) Assam
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 4) Assam
Explanation:
About Assam
Chief Minister- Himanta Biswa Sarma
Governor – Gulab Chand Kataria
National Park– Orang National Park; Dehing Patkai National Park; Raimona National Park
Wildlife Sanctuary– Burachapori Wildlife Sanctuary; Panidihing Wildlife Sanctuary
125. Which state government has recently (in March ‘24) announced a plan to inaugurate the
adoption of Sangod as an ideal town for rooftop solar power?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Punjab
3) Haryana
4) Maharashtra
5) Rajasthan

Explanation:
Rajasthan Energy Minister Heera Lal Nagar will inaugurate the “Adoption of Sangod as an ideal
model town by Rajasthan Solar Association” to promote solar for PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli scheme.
The inauguration ceremony will be held at Sangod town in Kota.
i. On February 29, Rajasthan Solar Association (RSA) had announced the adoption of three towns in
Rajasthan under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Scheme).
The adopted towns are Pushkar, Phalodi and Sangod.
126. In which state ‘Pakhui Tiger Reserve’ is located?

1) Sikkim
2) Mizoram
4) Manipur
5) Assam
Explanation:
About Arunachal Pradesh:
Chief Minister- Pema Khandu
Governor – Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik
Wildlife Sanctuary– Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary; Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary
Tiger Reserve– Namdapha Tiger Reserve; Pakhui Tiger Reserve; Kamlang Tiger Reserve
127. In March 2024, ____________ became the first state in India to adopt the Uniform Civil Code
Bill, after being approved by President of India Droupadi Murmu.
1) Uttarakhand
2) Jharkhand
3) Odisha
4) West Bengal
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Uttarakhand has become the first state in India to adopt the Uniform Civil Code Bill, after being
approved by President Droupadi Murmu.
• The Uniform Civil Code will provide equal rights to all citizens, curbed the oppression of
women, and promote social equality.
• The President gave her assent to the Uniform Civil Code, Uttarakhand, 2024 under Article 201
of the Constitution of India on March 11, 2024.
128. In March 2024, a high-level committee (HLC) on 'One Nation, One Election', headed
by___________, presented the report to President Droupadi Murmu, recommending simultaneous
polls for all three tiers of governance.
1) Rajiv Kumar (Chief Election Commissioner of India)
2) Ram Nath Kovind (Former President of India)
3) Jagdeep Dhankhar (Vice President of India)
4) Droupadi Murmu (President of India)

5) Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu (Former Vice President of India)

Answer- 2) Ram Nath Kovind (Former President of India)
Explanation:
Ram Nath Kovind, Chairman of the High-Level Committee (HLC) on 'One Nation, One Election',
presents the report to President Droupadi Murmu, in New Delhi, Delhi on 14th March 2024.
i. A high-level committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind recommended holding
simultaneous polls for all three tiers of governance, saying it will optimise scarce resources,
encourage voters to participate in electoral process and end disruption to governance.
ii. The committee also recommended that there should be a single electoral roll and Electoral Photo
Identity Cards (EPIC) for use in elections to all the three tiers of government.
129. Which company has recently (in March ‘24) announced the launch of Devin, world's first
fully autonomous AI software engineer?
1) Microsoft
2) Google
3) IBM
4) Cognition
5) Oracle Corporation
Answer- 4) Cognition
Explanation:
A US-based company called Cognition has announced the launch of a new artificial intelligence
chatbot called Devin which it claims to be the world's first fully autonomous AI software engineer.
i. Devin can plan and execute complex engineering tasks requiring thousands of decisions. Devin can
recall relevant context at every step, learn over time, and fix mistakes.
130. Who has recently (in March ‘24) appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Union
Asset Management?
1) Madhu Nair
2) Raghu Palat
3) Nidhu Saxena
4) Alice Vaidyan
5) Pradeep Kumar
Answer- 1) Madhu Nair
Explanation:
Union Asset Management Company has appointed Madhu Nair as the Chief Executive Officer. He
will replace G Pradeepkumar who tendered his resignation after 14 years of service.
• A Harvard Business School alumni, Nair comes with over 25 years of diverse experience across
various market segments.
131. Which Airport has been recently (in March ‘24) conferred with the award for the ‘Best
Airport’ in the Asia-Pacific Region for the sixth consecutive year?
1) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
2) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport
3) Kempegowda International Airport
4) Indira Gandhi International Airport

5) Chennai International Airport

Answer- 4) Indira Gandhi International Airport
Explanation:
Indira Gandhi International Airport has been conferred the award for the ‘Best Airport’ in the
Asia-Pacific Region for the sixth consecutive year.
i. Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Airport International Airport has bagged the Airport Service Quality (ASQ)
Best Airport award for 2023 in the category of over 40 Million Passengers Per Annum (MPPA) for its
excellence and commitment to ensure passenger satisfaction and adherence to global aviation
standards.
132. Name the company that has recently (in March ‘24) partnered with Election Commission
of India (ECI) to prevent spread of false information, promote authorised content and label AI-
generated data during the upcoming general election.
1) Google
2) Meta
3) Wipro Limited
4) Twitter
5) Microsoft Corporation
Answer- 1) Google
Explanation:
Alphabet Inc-owned Google has joined hands with Election Commission of India (ECI) to prevent
spread of false information, promote authorised content and label AI-generated data during the
upcoming general election.
i. Google India announced its product features are designed to elevate authoritative information on
various election-related topics.
133. Which of the following personalities were among the winners of the annual India-UK
Achievers Honours in London in March 2024?
1) Zoya Akhtar
2) Asma Khan
3) Nitin Sawhney
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar and British Indian chef Asma Khan were among the winners of the annual
India-UK Achievers Honours in London, which recognises the achievements of Indian students and
alumni who have pursued an international programme of study.
i. The initiative, by the National Indian Students and Alumni Union (NISAU), UK in partnership with
the British Council in India and the UK government's Department for Business and Trade, was
launched last year with the aim of celebrating bilateral educational ties.

134. Who is the current (as of March ‘24) Chief Election Commissioner of the Election
Commission of India (ECI)?
1) Rajiv Kumar
2) Sushil Chandra
3) Anup Chandra Pandey
4) Sunil Arora
5) Arun Goel
Answer- 1) Rajiv Kumar
Explanation:
About Election Commission of India(ECI):
Chief Election Commissioner– Rajiv Kumar
Election Commissioners– Anup Chandra Pandey, Arun Goel
Headquarter– New Delhi, Delhi
135. Where is the Headquarters of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) located?
1) Paris, France
2) Manila, Philippines
4) Vienna, Austria
5) New York, United States of America (USA)
Explanation:
About International Labour Organisation (ILO):
Director-General – Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo
Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland
Member nations – 187
136. Who is the current (as of March ‘24) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Prasar Bharati?
1) Gaurav Dwivedi
2) Alok Agrawal
3) Sanjay Gupta
4) Shashi Shekhar Vempati
5) Vasudha Gupta
Answer- 1) Gaurav Dwivedi
Explanation:
About Prasar Bharati:
Prasar Bharati is a statutory autonomous body established under the Prasar Bharati Act and came
into existence in 1997.
Chief Executive Officer – Gaurav Dwivedi

137. In March 2024, International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that the stop clock system,
which is currently on trial, will be made a permanent feature of all full-member ODIs and T20Is
from the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024.
As per the rule, the fielding side will have to start a new over within ______ seconds of the
completion of the previous over.
1) 55
2) 60
3) 40
4) 50
5) 45
Answer- 2) 60
Explanation:
According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), The stop clock system, which is currently on trial,
will be made a permanent feature of all full-member ODIs and T20Is from the upcoming T20 World
Cup 2024.
• The ICC had introduced the stop clock rule in December 2023, and now it has been
incorporated into the standard playing conditions which will be in vogue from June 1, 2024.
• As per stop clock rule that was trialled in men’s white-ball cricket, the fielding side is expected
to start a new over within 60 seconds of the completion of the previous over.
• An electronic clock, counting down from 60 to zero, will be displayed on the ground, with the
onus on the third umpire to determine the start of the clock.
138. Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) celebrated its _________
Foundation Day on 11th March 2024.
1) 45th
2) 36th
3) 38th
4) 40th
5) 32nd
Answer- 3) 38th
Explanation:
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) celebrated its 38th Foundation Day on
March 11, 2024, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards fostering renewable energy
development in India.
• The Foundation Day celebration provided a valuable opportunity to look back on IREDA's 37-
year journey and accomplishments. It was a moment to express gratitude to its dedicated
employees, stakeholders, and business partners whose constant support has been
instrumental in making IREDA the largest Pure Play Green Finance NBFC in the country.
139. The Citizenship of India deals with which of the following parts of the Constitution of
India?
1) Part VI
2) Part V
3) Part II
4) Part IV

5) part III
Answer- 3) Part II
Explanation:
Part II of the Constitution of India (Articles 5-11) deals with the Citizenship of India. Article 5 to
Article 11 defines the provision of Citizenship.
i. The Central Government on March 12 launched a new portal for people applying for citizenship
under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)-2019.
• Besides the portal, the government will also launch the mobile app ‘CAA-2019’ to facilitate
applications.
• The MHA notified the Citizenship Amendment Rules, 2024, that would enable the
implementation of the CAA passed by the Parliament in 2019.
140. Which organisation/ Institute, along with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research
(ICAR) has recently (in March ‘24) published the surveillance data of the Indian Network for
Fishery and Animal Antimicrobial Resistance (INFAAR) for 2019-22?
1) World Food Programme
2) Food and Agriculture Organization
3) International Food Policy Research Institute
4) International Fund for Agricultural Development
Answer- 2) Food and Agriculture Organization
Explanation:
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Indian Council of
Agricultural Research (ICAR) published the surveillance data of the Indian Network for Fishery and
Animal Antimicrobial Resistance (INFAAR) for 2019-22.
• This is the first report on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance trends in fisheries and
livestock sector from India.
i. INFAAR, a network of laboratories established under ICAR, along with technical support from FAO
and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is dedicated to AMR
surveillance in fisheries and livestock sectors.
141. In which state Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Maharashtra
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Gujarat
5) Rajasthan
Explanation:
About Rajasthan:
Chief Minister (CM) – Bhajan Lal Sharma
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary; Kaila Devi Sanctuary
Tiger Reserves – Ranthambore Tiger Reserve; Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve

142. In which state Blackbuck National Park is located?

1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Jharkhand
3) Assam
4) Gujarat
5) Odisha
Answer- 4) Gujarat
Explanation:
About Gujarat:
Chief Minister– Bhupendrabhai Patel
Governor– Acharya Devvrat
National Park– Gir National Park, Blackbuck National Park
Wildlife Sanctuary– Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Wild Ass Sanctuary
143. In which state Attiveri Bird Sanctuary is located?

1) Odisha
2) West Bengal
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Telangana
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
About Karnataka:
Governor – Thawar Chand Gehlot
WildLife Sanctuary – Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, Thimlapura Wildlife Sanctuary, Yadahalli
Chinkara Wildlife Sanctuary
Bird Sanctuary- Adichunchanagiri Peacock Sanctuary, Attiveri Bird Sanctuary, Ghataprabha Bird
Sanctuary
144. In which year, the World Economic Forum (WEF) was established?
1) 1990
2) 1982
3) 1984
4) 1971
5) 1994
Answer- 4) 1971
Explanation:
About World Economic Forum (WEF):
Founder and Executive Chairman– Prof. Klaus Schwab
Managing Director(MD)– Saadia Zahidi
Headquarter– Cologny, Geneva Canton, Switzerland
Established in 1971

145. What is the capital of Kyrgyzstan?

1) Ashgabat
2) Ankara
3) Damascus
4) Ulaanbaatar
5) Bishkek
Answer- 5) Bishkek
Explanation:
About Kyrgyzstan:
President – Sadyr Japarov
Capital– Bishkek
Currency– Kyrgyzstani Som
146. In which state Gir National Park is located?

1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Jharkhand
3) Assam
4) Gujarat
5) Odisha
Answer- 4) Gujarat
Explanation:
About Gujarat:
Chief Minister (CM): Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel
Governor: Acharya Devvrat
Capital: Gandhinagar
National Park (N.P.): Gir National Park, Marine National Park
147. Who is the current (as of March ‘24) Director General (DG) of Archeological Survey of
India (ASI)?
1) Yadubir Singh Rawat
2) Nandini Bhattacharya
3) Madan Singh Chauhan
4) Sanjay Kumar Manjul
5) Janhwij Sharma
Answer- 1) Yadubir Singh Rawat
Explanation:
About Archeological Survey of India (ASI):
ASI is the premier organisation for archaeological research and protection of cultural heritage in
India. It functions under the Ministry of Culture (MoC).
Director General – Yadubir Singh Rawat

148. In which state Sarangarh-Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

1) Mizoram
2) Assam
3) Odisha
4) West Bengal
5) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
About Chhattisgarh:
Chief Minister– Vishnu Deo Sai
Governor– Biswabhusan Harichandan
Wildlife Sanctuaries– Sarangarh-Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary and Pamed Wild Buffalo Wildlife
Sanctuary
Tiger Reserves– Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve and Achanakmar Tiger Reserve
149. Which of the following Indian cricketer players have been recently (in March ‘24)
appointed as the brand ambassadors for My11Circle?
1) Yashasvi Jaiswal
2) Rinku Singh
3) Shivam Dube
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
Games24x7, an online skill-gaming platform, has announced the appointment of cricket players
Rinku Singh and Yashasvi Jaiswal as brand ambassadors for My11Circle, a fantasy sports platform.
150. In March 2024, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated infrastructure projects at the
Indian Navy's Karwar (Karnataka.) base under ___________ (Project).
1) Project Vijayak
2) Project Smarak
3) Project Seabird
4) Project GatiShakti
5) Project Namghar
Answer- 3) Project Seabird
Explanation:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate infrastructure projects at the Indian Navy's Karwar
(Karnataka.) base under Project 'Seabird.' These projects, including piers and residential towers, aim
to strengthen India's maritime security interests.
• The expansion of the naval base, approved for berthing 32 ships and submarines, includes an
iconic dry berth and townships. The projects, executed with industry collaboration, are
expected to boost the local economy and provide government employment opportunities.
i. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the new State-of-the-Art Admin-cum-Training building
of the Naval War College at Goa. The modern edifice is named the ‘Chola’ in commemoration of the
mighty maritime empire of the Chola dynasty.

151. Who is currently (as of March ‘24) India's Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government
of India?
1) Ajay Kumar Sood
2) Aditya Prasad Dash
3) K Vijay Raghavan
4) Subbanna Ayyappan
5) Moti Lal Madan
Answer- 1) Ajay Kumar Sood
Explanation:
In a significant step to further strengthen Security Forces, Electronics Corporation of India Limited
(ECIL), Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and Defence Research and Development Organisation
(DRDO) have indigenously developed two different categories of explosive detectors for Indian
Security Forces.
The explosive detectors were recently handed over to the Director Intelligence Bureau (IB) by the
Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood for their
deployment with the Security Forces.
152. In March 2024, ___________ became India's first city to launch the Zero Carbon Buildings
Action Plan (ZCBAP).
1) Patna
2) Nagpur
3) Pune
4) Ahmedabad
5) Surat
Answer- 2) Nagpur
Explanation:
Nagpur (Maharashtra) has become the first city in the country to take a decisive step towards
sustainable development by launching the Zero Carbon Buildings Action Plan (ZCBAP).
• The city’s plan will boost building sector decarbonization, thus contributing to India’s ‘net zero
by 2070’ target.
• The plan includes a holistic roadmap covering public buildings, government-led affordable
housing, commercial buildings as well as homes, and an implementation strategy to achieve
net-zero buildings city-wide by 2050.
153. In March 2024, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the carbody structure of
the Vande Bharat sleeper transit, a new project by Indian Railways.
The train set was manufactured by ___________(company).
2) BEML Limited
4) Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited
5) Rail Vikas Nigam Limited
Answer- 2) BEML Limited

Explanation:
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the carbody structure of the Vande Bharat sleeper
transit, a new project by Indian Railways. The train set was manufactured by Bharat Earth Movers
Limited (BEML) at its rail unit in Bangalore.
• The Vande Bharat sleeper train, a self-propelled train set, is designed to offer superior features
compared to the existing Rajdhani Express trains, setting a new standard in overnight travel.
154. Which state government has recently (in March ‘24) signed an MoU with the NLC India
Limited to set up a 125 MW Lignite Based Power Plant and 1000 MW Solar Power Plant?
1) Rajasthan
2) Gujarat
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Odisha
5) West Bengal
Explanation:
NLC India Limited signed an MOU with the Government of Rajasthan for the formation of a Joint
Venture to set up a 125 MW Lignite Based Power Plant and 1000 MW Solar Power Plant.
• The MoU between NLC India Limited and Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (RVUNL)
entails a staggering investment of more than Rs 7,000 crores.
155. Which Department of GoI has recently (in March ‘24) signed an MoU with the Indian
Council for Skill Development in the Electronics Sector to enhance empowerment and skill
development of Persons?
1) Department of Personnel and Training
2) Department of School Education & Literacy
3) Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
5) Department of Higher Education
Answer- 3) Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
Explanation:
In a significant step towards enhancing empowerment and skill development of Persons with
Disabilities, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities signed a Memorandum
of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Council for Skill Development in the Electronics Sector.
• With an aim to equip differently abled people with special skills required in various types of
jobs in the electronics sector, the MoU was formalized on January 08, 2024 under the
leadership of Shri Rajesh Agarwal, Secretary and Department of Empowerment of Persons with
Disabilities.
156. In March 2024, Union Minister for Communications, Electronics and Information
Technology and Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, launched India's fastest and indigenously
developed IP/MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) in ___________(city).
1) New Delhi, Delhi
2) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
3) Bengaluru, Karnataka

4) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
5) Nagpur, Maharashtra
Answer- 3) Bengaluru, Karnataka
Explanation:
Union Minister for Communications, Electronics and Information Technology and Railways, Ashwini
Vaishnaw, launched India's fastest and indigenously developed IP/MPLS (Multiprotocol Label
Switching) router in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The router has a capacity of 2.4 tdps.
• The router was developed by the collaboration of the government's Department of Telecom,
Centre for Development of Telematics (CDOT) and Nivetti.
157. Name the bank that has recently (in March ‘24) partnered with the Tata Power Solar
Systems Limited (TPSSL) to boost rooftop solar adoption among residential consumers.
4) Bank of India
5) Punjab Bank of India
Answer- 1) Union Bank of India
Explanation:
Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (TPSSL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable
Energy Limited (TPREL), has announced the renewal and expansion of its partnership with Union
Bank of India (UBI) to offer financing solutions for residential customers, in-line with the
Government’s PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana as well as for commercial and industrial (C&I)
customers.
• With loan limits extended up to Rs 1.5 million for residential and Rs 0.16 billion for C&I
customers, the renewed scheme plans to provide financing up to 80 per cent and 85 per cent
for the respective categories.
158. In which state, Mudumalai Tiger Reserve is located?

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Kerala
4) Karnataka
5) Telangana
Explanation:
About Tamil Nadu:
Chief Minister– M.K. Stalin
Governor– R.N. Ravi
Airport– Coimbatore International Airport, Chennai International Airport
National Parks– Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Anamalai Tiger Reserve

159. The Government of India launched the PRASAD scheme in the year 2014-2015 under the
____________ (Ministry).
1) Ministry of Tourism
2) Ministry of Culture
3) Ministry of Women and Child Development
5) Ministry of Jal Shakti
Answer- 1) Ministry of Tourism
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stones of various development works to be
undertaken in Simhachalam Devasthanam with the funds of the central government scheme
'PRASHAD' and as part of Swadesh Darshan 2.O schemes at Borra Caves to provide additional
facilities.
• The central government has proposed a scheme called 'PRASHAD' (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation
and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive) for the development of spiritual centres across the
country.
• The Government of India launched the PRASAD scheme in the year 2014-2015 under the
Ministry of Tourism.
160. Name the Union Minister who has recently (in March ‘24) launched ‘Common Fellowship
Portal’, a single interface for applicants to navigate through various fellowship schemes by the
Department of Biotechnology.
1) Jitendra Singh (Union Minister of State of Science and Technology)
2) Hardeep Singh Puri (Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs)
3) Mansukh L. Mandaviya (Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare)
Answer- 1) Jitendra Singh (Union Minister of State of Science and Technology)
Explanation:
Union Minister of State for Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh launched ‘Common Fellowship
Portal’, a single interface for applicants to navigate through various fellowship schemes by the
Department of Biotechnology, at National Media Centre, New Delhi, Delhi.
• Dr. Jitendra Singh said initiatives of science & technology are in line with PM Modi’s whole
Government Approach- one centralized portal for all research applications.
• Dr. Singh further informed that at present, Departments under the Ministry of Science &
Technology (DST, DBT, CSIR) have come together for submission of application forms and soon
application forms for all other Departments such as ICMR, UGC and AICTE will also be on-
boarded.
161. In which state ‘Chail Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located?

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Uttarakhand
3) West Bengal
4) Bihar
5) Himachal Pradesh

Answer- 5) Himachal Pradesh

Explanation:
About Himachal Pradesh:
Chief Minister– Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
Governor– Shiv Pratap Shukla
Wildlife Sanctuary– Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary; Chail Wildlife Sanctuary
UNESCO heritage site– Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area; Mountain Railways of
India
162. In which state Ranthambore National Park is located?

1) West Bengal
2) Jharkhand
3) Rajasthan
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Haryana
Explanation:
About Rajasthan:
Chief Minister – Bhajan Lal Sharma
National parks: Ranthambore National Park; Mukundra Hills National Park, Keoladeo National
Park
163. In which state ‘Ghosu Bird Sanctuary’ is located?

1) Nagaland
2) Manipur
3) West Bengal
4) Odisha
5) Assam
Answer- 1) Nagaland
Explanation:
About Nagaland:
Chief Minister- Neiphiu Rio
Governor – La Ganesan
Wildlife Sanctuary – Rangapahar Wildlife Sanctuary
Bird Sanctuary – Ghosu Bird Sanctuary
164. Mauritian _________ is the currency of Mauritius.

1) Ngultrum
2) Rupee
3) Yen
4) Rupiah
5) Peso
Answer- 2) Rupee

Explanation:
About Republic of Mauritius:
President– Prithvirajsing Roopun
Prime Minister– Pravind Jugnauth
Capital– Port Louis
Currency–Mauritian Rupee
165.In which year Bharat Electronics Limited was established?

1) 1954
2) 1956
3) 1980
4) 1988
5) 1990
Answer-1) 1954
Explanation:
About Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL):
Chairman & Managing Director(Additional Charge)– Bhanu Prakash Srivastava
Headquarters– Bengaluru, Karnataka
166. Which company has recently (in March 2024) signed a MoU with Tamil Nadu Govt. to build
a Rs. 9000 crore manufacturing facility in Ranipet District?
1) Tata Motors
2) Mahindra & Mahindra Limited
3) Toyota Motor Corporation
4) VinFast Auto Ltd
5) Ashok Leyland
Answer-1) Tata Motors
Explanation:
Tata Motors signed a MoU with Tamil Nadu to build a Rs. 9000 Crore vehicle manufacturing facility
in Ranipet District that is likely to generate 5000 jobs.
i. This is the second billion dollar investment in Tamil Nadu in the past two months after VinFast of
Vietnam announced a 16,000-crore.
167. In March 2024, which Indian city was added as a member by the World Health
Organisation’s global network of age-friendly cities and communities?
1) Kochi
2) Hyderabad
3) Chennai
4) Bengaluru
5) Mumbai
Answer-1) Kochi

Explanation:
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has added Kochi (Kerala) as a member of its global network
of age-friendly cities and communities.
i. The WHO website says age-friendly cities or communities feature accessible and safe road and
transport infrastructure, barrier-free access to buildings and houses, and public seating and sanitary
facilities.
• They also enable people to stay active, stay connected and contribute to their community’s
economic, social and cultural life.
168. In which state/UT, Limber Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Jammu & Kashmir
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Bihar
Answer- 2) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
About Jammu & Kashmir (J&K):
Lieutenant Governor– Manoj Sinha
Wildlife Sanctuaries– Limber Wildlife Sanctuary, Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary
Airports– Srinagar International Airport (Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport), Jammu airport
Satwari Airport
169. In which year, Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) was established?
1) 1986
2) 1972
3) 1960
4) 1965
5) 1970
Answer- 4) 1965
Explanation:
About Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO):
FIEO is an apex body of Government of India recognised as a Export Promotion Councils, Commodity
Boards and Development Authorities in India.
It was established in 1965 by the Ministry of Commerce.
President– Ashwani Kumar
170. Who has been recently (in March ‘24) appointed as the Managing Director and Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of Poonawalla Fincorp?
1) Bontha Prasad Rao
2) Prabhakar Dalal
3) Arvind Kapil
4) Sunil Samdani
5) Amar Deshpande

Answer- 3) Arvind Kapil

Explanation:
Poonawalla Fincorp, a leading NBFC, has announced the appointment of Arvind Kapil as its new
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for a period of five years effective from June 24,
2024, following the early retirement of its current MD and CEO, Abhay Bhutada.
• The shares jumped nearly 4% after the announcement and settled 3.7% higher.
• Kapil serves as HDFC Bank’s Group Head and oversees the mortgage banking business with a
book size of Rs. 7.5 lakh crore.
171. Who has recently (in March ‘24) released a book and video titled “Sagar Parikrama” at the
Engineering Association in Rajkot, Gujarat?
2) Narendra Modi (Prime Minister of India)
3) Sarbananda Sonowal (Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways)
4) Nitin Jairam Gadkari (Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India)
5) Parshottam Rupala (Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying)
Answer- 5) Parshottam Rupala (Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying)
Explanation:
Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala, released a book
and video titled “Sagar Parikrama” at the Engineering Association in Rajkot, Gujarat.
i. The event was graced by the presence of the Union Minister for States of Fisheries, Animal
Husbandry, and Dairying, Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Balyan, Dr. L. Murugan, and other dignitaries.
172. Which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) has recently (in March ‘24) collaborated with
the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for applied research?
1) IIT Madras
2) IIT Kanpur
3) IIT Roorkee
4) IIT Guwahati
5) IIT Delhi
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) forged a collaboration with the Israel Aerospace
Industries (IAI) for applied research.
• The IAI-IIT CSR agreement underscores IAI’s dedication to corporate social responsibility in
India. This partnership encompasses joint projects, training initiatives, and research
consultancy.
• This CSR agreement underscores IAI’s resolve to further invest in technology and innovation in
India.
173. Which state government has recently (in March ‘24) launched a portal 'Log Sabha' to listen
to the grievances of voters and directly connect with them during the polls?
1) West Bengal
2) Odisha
3) Uttar Pradesh

4) Bihar
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Within 24 hours of the announcement of poll dates for general elections, West Bengal Governor CV
Ananda Bose launched a portal 'Log Sabha' to listen to the grievances of voters and directly connect
with them during the polls.
i. The portal allows citizens to send their communication, complaints, or suggestions directly to the
governor via the dedicated email address 'logsabha.rajbhavankolkata@gmail.com'. Grievances and
suggestions received through this portal will be addressed promptly.
174. In which state, the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is located?

1) Sikkim
2) Uttarakhand
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Bihar
Explanation:
The Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, also known as the Nanda Devi National Park, is a spectacular
expanse of wilderness in the upper reaches of the Himalayas.
i. The Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve and the Valley of Flowers, both a part of the prestigious United
Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage List, encompass a
unique transition zone between the Zanskar mountain range and the Great Himalaya.
ii. Located under the guard of the Nanda Devi peak, the rugged and dramatic reserve is spread across
three districts of Uttarakhand, i.e Chamoli, Pithoragarh and Bageshwar.
175. Karaivetti Birds Sanctuary is located in __________(state).

1) Tamil Nadu
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Kerala
4) Karnataka
5) Telangana
Explanation:
About Tamil Nadu:
Chief Minister– Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin
Governor: Dr Ravindra Narayana Ravi (R.N.Ravi)
Bird Sanctuaries – Karaivetti Birds Sanctuary, Sakkarakottai Tank Bird Sanctuary,and
Theerthangal Bird Sanctuary
176. In which state, ‘Sanjay Gandhi National Park’ is located?

1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Bihar
3) Maharashtra

4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
Sanjay Gandhi National Park is located in the state of Maharashtra which was formerly known as
Borivali National Park. The 2400-year-old Kanheri caves are sculpted out of the rocky cliff which lies
within the park.
177. In Which state ‘Satkosia Tiger Reserve’ is located?

1) West Bengal
2) Karnataka
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Kerala
5) Odisha
Answer- 5) Odisha
Explanation:
About Odisha:
Chief Minister – Naveen Patnaik
Governor – Raghubar Das
Wildlife Sanctuary – Lakhari Valley Sanctuary, Karlapat Sanctuary
Tiger Reserve – Similipal Tiger Reserve, Satkosia Tiger Reserve
178. In March 2024, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended
the policy for providing preference to Domestically Manufactured Iron & Steel Products
(DM1&SP) on Government procurement by _______ (months/year) with effect from May 29,
2024.
1) 10 months
2) 6 months
3) 8 months
4) 1 year
5) 4 months
Answer- 2) 6 months
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended the policy for
providing preference toDomestically Manufactured Iron & Steel Products (DM1&SP) on Government
procurement by 6 months with effect from May 29, 2024.
• The policy mandates preference for products with 15%-50% value addition in procurement
orders by public sector undertakings, specific grades of steel, Centrally Sponsored Schemes
(CSS) and local sourcing preference for projects funded by the centre.
• This policy is applicable to supply of iron and steel products having aggregated estimated value
of Rs 5 lakh or higher.
179. Who has been recently (in March ‘24) appointed as the brand ambassador of Castrol?
1) Aamir Khan
2) Akshay Kumar

3) Amitabh Bachchan
4) Shah Rukh Khan
5) Saif Ali Khan
Answer- 4) Shah Rukh Khan
Explanation:
Castrol, a subsidiary of the BP group and a global pioneer in lubricants, has announced its association
with actor Shah Rukh Khan as its brand ambassador.
i. The association marks a significant step in Castrol’s commitment to delivering high-performance
lubricants. Over the next two years, Shah Rukh Khan will feature in digital, print, and TV campaigns
for BP and Castrol, showcasing their wide range of products.
180. In which state Valmiki Tiger Reserve is located?

1) West Bengal
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Bihar
4) Jharkhand
5) Odisha
Answer- 3) Bihar
Explanation:
Bihar’s only tiger reserve Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) is using green energy to provide adequate
water to wild animals, including tigers and their prey, during the hot summer season.
• The protected area (PA) has installed solar-powered pumps for providing water regularly to
tigers and other wildlife.
181. In March 2024, Shriram Finance raised USD ____________ in a "first-of-its-kind deal" by an
Indian issuer.
1) 300 million
2) 100 million
3) 150 million
4) 200 million
5) 250 million
Explanation:
India Vehicle Finance, a Mauritius-incorporated special purpose vehicle set up by Shriram Finance,
has raised USD 300 million in a "first-of-its-kind deal" by an Indian issuer.
• The bonds, which come under the "social bonds" category and were issued to U.S. investors,
were priced at a coupon of 5.85%, inside the initial price guidance of around 6.15%.
182. When was the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) established?

1) 1930
2) 1935
3) 1942
4) 1949
5) 1950
Answer- 2) 1935

Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India was established on April 1, 1935 in accordance with the provisions of the
Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
i. The Government of India will issue a commemorative coin of Rs. 90 on occasion to mark the 90
Years of Celebration of Reserve Bank of India. The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on
March 19, 2024, confirming this coin.
ii. A momentous milestone approaches for the Reserve Bank of India as it marks its 90th year of
existence and operation on April 1, 2024.
183. Name the Organisation/Agency that has recently (in March ‘24) signed an MoU with
Railway Protection Force (RPF) to prevent and combat human trafficking.
1) National Commission for Women
2) Narcotics Control Bureau
3) National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
4) National Human Rights Commission of India
5) National Investigation Agency
Answer- 1) National Commission for Women
Explanation:
The National Commission for Women (NCW) and the Railway Protection Force have signed an MoU
in New Delhi to prevent and combat human trafficking.
• Railway Protection Force personnel deployed at Railway stations are playing a crucial role in
the crime against women and children.
• Rekha Sharma is the current chairperson of National Commission for Women (NCW).
184. Which bank has recently (in March ‘24) signed an MoU with SANY India to provide
financial solutions?
1) Federal Bank
2) Karnataka Bank
3) RBL Bank
4) Jammu and Kashmir Bank
5) IndusInd Bank
Answer- 4) Jammu and Kashmir Bank
Explanation:
SANY India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jammu and Kashmir Bank,
aiming to stimulate substantial growth and development opportunities within the region, while
facilitating easier access to SANY India’s advanced product line along with readily available financial
solutions.
185. In March 2024, Pandavula Gutta, a geological marvel older than the Himalayan hills, was
officially recognised as the sole Geo-heritage site in _____________ (state).
1) Odisha
2) Telangana
3) Karnataka
4) Kerala
5) Tamil Nadu

Explanation:
Pandavula Gutta, a geological marvel older than the Himalayan hills, has been officially recognised as
the sole Geo-heritage site in Telangana.
• In commemoration of the ongoing Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Geological Survey of India
(GSI), Telangana State Unit, Southern Region, organized a Geo-heritage walk at Pandavula
Gutta on March 12, 2024.
186. Who has been recently (in March ‘24) named as the next Ambassador of India to Russia?
1) Madhu Chitkara
2) Vinay Kumar
3) Manoj Manuja
4) Ajay Sharma
5) Vishal Mittal
Answer- 2) Vinay Kumar
Explanation:
Vinay Kumar, an Indian Foreign Service officer of the 1992 batch, has been named as the next
Ambassador of India to Russia. Kumar currently holds the position of Ambassador of India to
Myanmar.
187. Name the Port that has recently (in March ‘24) won an International Safety Award for
calendar year 2023 from the British Safety Council.
1) Deendayal Port
2) Adani Vizhinjam Port
3) Machilipatnam Port
4) JSW Salav Port
5) V.O. Chidambaranar Port
Answer- 2) Adani Vizhinjam Port
Explanation:
Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited (AVPPL) in Kerala has won an International Safety Award for
calendar year 2023 from the British Safety Council in recognition of its commitment to keeping
workers and workplaces healthy and safe.
• AVPPL is one of 269 global organisations to win a distinction in the International Safety
Awards 2024, out of the total of 1,124 that won the award.
188. According to the Air Quality Report 2023 conducted by Swiss organisation IQAir released
in March 2024, Delhi emerged as World’s Most Polluted Capital City for the ___________
consecutive year since 2018.
1) 5th
2) 3rd
3) 1st
4) 2nd
5) 4th
Answer- 5) 4th

Explanation:
Delhi is ranked the world’s most polluted capital city for the fourth consecutive year since 2018.
According to the Air Quality Report 2023 conducted by Swiss organisation IQAir, Delhi’s PM2.5 levels
worsened from 89.1 micrograms per cubic metre in 2022 to 92.7 micrograms per cubic metre in
2023.
• Bihar’s Begusarai has emerged as the world’s most polluted metropolitan area.
189. In which Air Force Station (AFS), One Helicopter Unit was inducted in March 2024?
1) Jorhat AFS, Assam
2) Sulur AFS, Tamil Nadu
3) Thanjavur AFS, Tamil Nadu
4) Gorakhpur AFS, Uttar Pradesh
5) Tawang AFS, Arunachal Pradesh
Answer- 3) Thanjavur AFS, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
One Helicopter Unit has been inducted at Air Force Station Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, a move that
will ensure availability of sufficient resources with the Southern Air Command's headquarters to
enhance operational capabilities as well as meet peacetime tasks. The unit was inducted at a
ceremony held on 19th March 2024.
• The Southern Air Command (SAC) is based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
190. In March 2024, the Indian Army patented a Portable Multi-Target Detonation Device
(WEDC), developed by Major __________ , to offer a long range of 2.5 km with wired and wireless
firing modes.
1) Ravinder Kumar Arora
2) Rajprasad RS
3) Rabinder Nath
4) Dalbir Singh Suhag
5) Bikram Singh
Answer- 2) Rajprasad RS
Explanation:
The Indian Army has patented a Portable Multi-Target Detonation Device (WEDC), developed by
Major Rajprasad RS, offering a long range of 2.5 kilometers with wired and wireless firing modes.
• This device enhances safety and precision in demolitions, overcoming the limitations of
previous systems.
• Major Rajprasad's innovation highlights the army's commitment to self-reliance and
indigenous defense innovation, recognized during the Bharat Shakti exercise by Prime Minister
Narendra Modi and Army Chief General Manoj Pandey.
191. Which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) has recently (in March ‘24) signed an MoU with
the Indian Navy for innovation technology development?
1) IIT Kharagpur
2) IIT Kanpur
3) IIT Guwahati
4) IIT Madras

5) IIT Bombay
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)
with the Indian Navy to drive innovation through research partnership and technology development.
i. Rear Admiral K Srinivas, assistant chief of materiel (dockyard and refit) at Naval Headquarters and
Prof. Rintu Banerjee, dean, research and development, IIT Kharagpur, signed the MoU in the presence
of IIT Kharagpur director Virendra Kumar Tewari.
192. Name the company that has recently (in March ‘24) signed a MoU with the Indian Council
of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for the dissemination & promotion of ICAR’s initiatives.
1) Bijak Pvt Ltd
2) JK Agri Genetics Ltd
3) Krishi Jagran Pvt Ltd
4) Syngenta Pvt Ltd
5) Agrighar Services Pvt Ltd
Answer- 3) Krishi Jagran Pvt Ltd
Explanation:
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Krishi Jagran Pvt Ltd signed a MoU for the
dissemination & promotion of ICAR’s initiatives for the growth of Indian Agriculture and farmers'
welfare.
i. The MoU will help in the Video production of ICAR Success Stories on social media platforms and
promote the success stories of ICAR-developed technologies across India. It will also help in
generating Video Bytes of senior officials and Write Ups in relevant Krishi Jagran magazine editions on
ICAR initiatives.
193. Which company has recently (in March ‘24) signed a five-year strategic partnership deal
with the Indian Premier League (IPL)?
1) Zerodha
2) Kotak Securities
3) HDFC securities
4) Paytm Money Limited
5) Angel One
Answer- 5) Angel One
Explanation:
Fintech firm Angel One signed a five-year strategic partnership deal with the Indian Premier League
(IPL).
i. The company has onboarded itself on the IPL bandwagon as an Associate Partner to reach the
'diverse sports audience of the IPL platform to promote financial awareness and empowerment in the
country, especially among young Indians'.
194. Which bank has recently (in March ‘24) partnered with Tappy Technologies & Thales to
launch India's First Tokenization Solution for Wearable Payments?
1) HDFC Bank
2) IndusInd Bank

3) ICICI Bank
4) YES Bank
5) Axis Bank
Answer- 2) IndusInd Bank
Explanation:
Tappy Technologies, a trailblazer in digital payment innovations, has launched India's First
Tokenization Solution for Wearable Payments, developed in partnership with IndusInd Bank and
Thales.
• This collaborative effort has resulted in the creation of the Indus PayWear App, offering
customers of IndusInd Bank a seamless method to digitize their cards through the application.
195.In March 2024, International Institute of Sports Management (IISM) launched India's first-
ever book on Sports Psychology, authored by ___________.
1) Mugdha Bavare
2) Kunashni Parikh
3) Gayatri Vartak
4) Dinesh Nair
5) Meenal Gupta
Answer- 1) Mugdha Bavare
Explanation:
India's leading sports management college, International Institute of Sports Management (IISM)
launched India's first-ever book on Sports Psychology as part of a series that will aim to enrich
students with industry knowledge.
• The book titled 'Sports Psychology' authored by Mugdha Bavare, noted Sports Psychologist,
was launched. The book has been published under the banner of Popular Prakashan is second
in a series of books being launched by IISM as part a knowledge series.
196. In March 2024, ___________ declared as the primary tourism capital of Nepal.
1) Lalitpur
2) Bharatpur
3) Pokhara
4) Birgunj
5) Biratnagar
Answer- 3) Pokhara
Explanation:
The Nepalese government has recently declared Pokhara, situated in the picturesque Gandaki
province, as the primary tourism capital of the Himalayan nation.
• This official proclamation occurred during a special event held at Barahi Ghat, located on the
serene banks of the stunning Phewa Lake.
197. Who has been recently (in March ‘24) inducted into the Hall of Fame at the World Billiards
Museum in Shangrao City in China?
1) Sourav Kothari
2) Geet Sethi
3) Aditya Mehta

4) Rupesh Shah
5) Pankaj Advani
Answer- 5) Pankaj Advani
Explanation:
Legendary Indian billiards and professional snooker player, Pankaj Advani achieved yet another
milestone in his glorious career as he has been inducted into the Hall of Fame at the World Billiards
Museum in Shangrao City in China.
• In November 2023, the 38-year-old Indian star won his 26th IBSF (the International Billiards
and Snooker Federation) title after beating compatriot Sourav Kothari.
198. Which company is set to launch India's first battery energy storage gigafactory in Jammu
and Kashmir by October 2024?
1) Godi India Pvt Ltd
2) GoodEnough Energy
3) Prayogik Pvt Ltd
4) Prescinto Technologies Pvt Limited
5) Nunam Pvt Ltd
Answer- 2) GoodEnough Energy
Explanation:
GoodEnough Energy to launch India's first battery energy storage gigafactory in Jammu and Kashmir
by October 2024. Akash Kaushik leads the investment for a 7 GWH facility, expanding to 20 GWH by
2027.
• India aims to have 500 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030, with USD 452 million
incentives.
199. Which company has recently (in March ‘24) partnered with Canadian aerospace company
CAE to provide Boeing 737 Max training for the airline's pilots at the facilities in India?
1) SpiceJet
2) Go First
3) Akasa Air
4) IndiGo
5) Air India
Answer- 3) Akasa Air
Explanation:
Canadian aerospace company CAE has entered into a 15-year long-term partnership with Akasa Air
to provide Boeing 737 Max training for the airline's pilots at the facilities in India.
• The airline will leverage CAE's training facilities, trainers and latest-generation full-flight
simulators for the next 15 years. CAE has trained Akasa Air pilots since the airline started
operations in 2022.
200. Which company has recently (in MARCH ‘24) signed an MoU with the Indian Council of
Agricultural Research (ICAR) to deliver new technology to farmers?
1) CropIn Technology
2) Stellapps
3) Ninjacart

4) AgroStar
5) Dhanuka Agritech
Answer- 5) Dhanuka Agritech
Explanation:
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Dhanuka Agritech Limited have signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Deputy Director General (Agricultural Extension), ICAR Dr.
U.S. Gautam and Chairman, Dhanuka Agritech Limited Dr. R.G. Aggarwal signed this MoU on behalf of
respective organizations.
• Dhanuka Agritech will provide training related to agricultural production to these small
farmers by associating with the central institutes, ATARIs and KVKs.
201.Which government sector has recently (in March ‘24) signed an MoU with the National
Cadet Corps (NCC) to raise awareness on peaceful use of nuclear power through various
programmes pan India?
1) National Thermal Power Corporation
2) Energy Efficiency Services Limited
3) National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd
4) Power Finance Corporation Limited
5) Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited
Answer- 5) Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited
Explanation:
National Cadet Corps (NCC) and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi on March 21, 2024 to conduct various
awareness programmes throughout the country to enhance public perceptions on peaceful use of
nuclear power and disseminate scientific & authentic information.
• The NPCIL will be providing resource persons in this initiative for field engagements with the
NCC during the camps and various activities by educating the cadets.
• The MoU also facilitates a unique opportunity to the cadets to visit various facilities of NPCIL
across the country, thereby giving a first-hand experience on peaceful use of nuclear energy, its
technical and technological aspects.
202. Which ministry has recently (in March ‘24) advised all endorsers and social media
influencers to refrain from promoting offshore online betting and gambling platforms?
1) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
2) Ministry of Home Affairs
3) Ministry of Finance
4) Ministry of Law & Justice
5) Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Answer- 1) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Explanation:
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has advised all endorsers and influencers on social
media to refrain from promoting or advertising, including surrogate advertisements, of offshore
online betting and gambling platforms.
• The Ministry has said that these advertisements have a significant financial and socio-
economic implications of online betting and gambling on consumers, particularly the youth.

• The Ministry has further advised the online advertisement intermediaries not to target such
promotional content towards Indian audiences.
203. Name the app that has been recently (in March ‘24) developed by the Vikram Sarabhai
Space Centre (VSSC), the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to help astronauts on the
Gaganyaan space flight mission.
1) ASHA
2) SAKHI
3) Sagarmitra
4) Satsleeve
5) Nabhmitra
Answer- 2) SAKHI
Explanation:
The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) facility at
Thumba in Thiruvananthapuram, has developed a multi-purpose app, SAKHI that will help astronauts
on the Gaganyaan space flight mission carry out a range of tasks such as looking up vital technical
information or communicating with one another.
• The Space-borne Assistant and Knowledge Hub for Crew Interaction (SAKHI) will, among
other things, monitor the health of the astronauts, help them stay connected with Earth and
even alert them about their dietary schedules.
204. Astronaut_____________, commander of the first United States (US)-Soviet space mission,
Apollo-Soyuz mission, passed away in March 2024.
1) Anne McClain
2) Stephen Bowen
3) Michael Fincke
4) Jeanette Epps
5) Thomas P. Stafford
Answer- 5) Thomas P. Stafford
Explanation:
Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford, commander of the first United States (US)-Soviet space mission,
Apollo-Soyuz mission, passed away at the age of 93.
• Stafford's legacy includes commanding the Apollo 10 mission, a crucial precursor to the
historic Apollo 11 lunar landing.
• In all, Stafford logged 507 hours in space and flew four different types of spacecraft and 127
types of aircraft and helicopters.
205. Which company has been recently (in March ‘24) recognized as a Global Top Employer by
the Top Employers Institute?
1) Tata Consultancy Services
2) Infosys
3) Wipro
4) IBM
5) Microsoft
Answer- 1) Tata Consultancy Services

Explanation:
Indian IT giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been recently recognized as a Global Top
Employer by the Top Employers Institute. The Top Employers Institute is a global authority that
honours excellence in people practices.
• Tata Group-owned IT company is one of the 16 organisations around the world certified by the
Top Employers Institute.
• The global certification follows a series of localised certifications with TCS being named a top
employer in 32 countries and regions.
206. Who has been recently (in March ‘24) appointed as the Managing Director (MD) of Nissan
Motor India?
1) Rahul Mathur
2) Pradeep Sharma
3) Jayanth Kumar
4) Saurabh Vatsa
5) Ajay Kumar
Answer- 4) Saurabh Vatsa
Explanation:
Nissan Motor India has elevated its Deputy Managing Director Saurabh Vatsa as Managing Director
(MD) from April 1 as the present incumbent Rakesh Srivastava retires on March 31.
207. Who is the current (as of March ‘24) Chairperson of Food Safety and Standards Authority
of India (FSSAI)?
1) Anand Kumar Prasad
2) Rajesh Bhushan
3) Manish Kumar Mishra
4) Rajeev Kumar Jain
5) Ajit Kumar Das
Answer- 2) Rajesh Bhushan
Explanation:
Rajesh Bhushan is the present Chairperson of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
(FSSAI).
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has mandated the requirement of an
Integrated Veterinary Health Certificate for the import of milk and milk products into India.
• This directive, aimed at ensuring food safety standards, comes as part of a series of measures
to regulate the importation of food items. The requirement was initially notified by the FSSAI
through an order.
208. In March 2024, Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), __________ (city) was awarded with
Unit Citation by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan.
1) Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
2) New Delhi, Delhi
3) Pune, Maharashtra
4) Hyderabad, Telangana
5) Patna, Bihar

Answer- 3) Pune, Maharashtra

Explanation:
Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, Maharashtra was awarded with the unit citation by
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan at a ceremony conducted at (AFMC).
• The award is in recognition for the exceptional commitment displayed and exemplary services
rendered during the period from 01 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.
• AFMC is the first medical college to be set up by the Armed Forces of any country in Asia and
consistently ranked amongst the top three medical colleges in the country. AFMC has been
awarded A + grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council.
209. Britain’s most successful female Olympic athlete with 5 golds, Laura Kenny has recently
(in March ‘24) announced her retirement from _____________ (Sports).
1) Badminton
2) Surfing
3) Table Tennis
4) Cycling
5) Boxing
Answer- 4) Cycling
Explanation:
Laura Kenny, Britain's most successful female Olympic athlete, announced her retirement from
cycling.
i. The 31-year-old Kenny has won five Olympic gold medals and had been expected to compete at the
Paris Games in July 2023.
210. In how many years once the elephant survey took place in India?
1) 4 years
2) 5 years
3) 2 years
4) 3 years
5) 6 years
Answer- 2) 5 years
Explanation:
The tiger survey is usually held once in four years and elephants are counted once in five years.
i. In March 2024, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) notified the
Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules, 2024, which liberalises the conditions for
transferring elephants within or between states.
ii. Circumstances for Transfer of Captive Elephants:
• Transfer may occur when:The owner is no longer capable of adequately maintaining the
elephant's welfare. If it's determined that the elephant will receive better care in the new
circumstances compared to its current situation.
• The Chief Wildlife Warden may deem it necessary for the elephant's better upkeep based on
the specific circumstances of the case.

211. Where is the Headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organisation (UNESCO) located?
1) Paris, France
4) Vienna, Austria
5) New York, United States of America (USA)
Answer- 1) Paris, France
Explanation:
About United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO):
Director-General – Audrey Azoulay
Headquarters– Paris, France
Founded in– 1945
212. In March 2024, Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology of
India, Rajeev Chandrasekhar inaugurated India’s first Future LABS centre in __________ (city).
2) Hyderabad, Telangana
4) Bengaluru, Karnataka
5) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Answer-3) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Explanation:
On 12th March 2024, Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology of India, Shri
Rajeev Chandrasekhar inaugurated India’s first Future LABS centre in C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram,
Kerala.
i. It is named as “Centre for Semiconductor Chips & Systems for Strategic Electronics”, and will play a
crucial role in catalysing an ecosystem for next generation chip design, manufacturing, and research.
213. Who was appointed as the Additional Chief Secretary(ACS) in the Chief Minister(CMO)
office, Maharashtra, in March 2024?
1) Iqbal Singh Chahal
2) Velrasu
3) Tina Tabi
4) Purva Garg
5) Santhosh Kumar
Answer- 1) Iqbal Singh Chahal
Explanation:
On 23rd March 2024, Iqbal Singh Chahal, an IAS officer of the 1989 batch was appointed as the
Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) in the Chief Minister office (CMO ), Maharashtra, in March 2024.
i. He succeeds Bhushan Gagrani, 1990 batch officer of the Indian Administrative Service.
• The decision came after the Election Commission of India (ECI) directed the state government
to appoint Gagrani as the new Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) commissioner.

214. Name the Indian badminton player who has recently (in March’ 24) became World
Number 13 In Men’s Singles Category.
1) Parupalli Kashyap
2) Kidambi Srikanth
3) Prakash Padukone
4) Lakshya Sen
5) Pullela Gopichand
Answer- 4) Lakshya Sen
Explanation:
On 20th March 2024, Indian Shuttler Lakshya Sen Climbs Five Places to Become World Number 13
In Men’s Singles Category.
i.Sen solidified his place in the race to the 2024 Paris Olympics.
ii.In men’s doubles, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty maintained their world number one
spot.
iii.In women’s doubles, Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto moved three places up to become
world number 20
215. Which company has recently (in March’ 24) opened its liaison office in Dhaka,
Bangladesh?
1) Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited
2) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
3) Barauni Refinery Limited
4) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd
5) Numaligarh Refinery Limited
Answer- 5) Numaligarh Refinery Limited
Explanation:
India’s Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) opened its liaison office in Dhaka on 12th March 2024 .
This is the first overseas office of the NRL.
i. It was the first cross-border pipeline for the supply of petroleum products to Bangladesh
216. Which department has recently (in March ‘24) collaborated with the Department of Sports
to introduce comprehensive reforms in the recruitment, promotion, and incentives framework
for athletes?
1) Department of Higher Education
3) Department Home Affairs
4) Department of Physical Education and Sports
5) Department of School Education and Literacy
Answer- 2) Department of Personnel and Training
Explanation:
On 6th March 2024, The Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT) in collaboration with the
Department of Sports, introduced comprehensive reforms in the recruitment, promotion, and
incentives framework for athletes.
• This step extends eligibility to medal winners from the 𝗞𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀— Youth,
University, Para, and winter games—to be eligible for government jobs.

217. Which company has recently (in March’ 24) signed a MoU with SatSure, along with its
subsidiary KaleidEO to offer Comprehensive Space Infrastructure Solution?
1) Kellton Tech
2) Tata Elxsi
3) Arya.ai
4) ReOrbit
5) Zensar Technologies
Answer- 4) ReOrbit
Explanation:
Deep tech EO analytics and platform company SatSure, along with its subsidiary KaleidEO, signed a
MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the Helsinki-based leading provider of software-first
satellites, ReOrbit.
i. This partnership is aimed at developing innovative full-stack solutions to meet the future market
demands in the Earth Observation (EO) segment.
218. Which university has recently (in March ‘24) collaborated with the Flag Foundation of
India (FFI) and made a Guinness World Record by creating the largest human-waving national
flag?
1) Jamia Millia Islamia
2) Delhi University
3) Savitribai Phule Pune University
4) O.P. Jindal Global University
5) National Law School of India University
Answer- 4) O.P. Jindal Global University
Explanation:
In a record-breaking event, O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) in collaboration with the Flag
Foundation of India (FFI), created the largest human waving national flag surpassing all previous
Guinness World Records.
• The event saw the certified participation of 7368 students and staff of JGU which was endorsed
by the Officials of the Guinness World Records organization.
219. In March 2024, the Ministry of Finance set up a panel headed by ____________Additional
Secretary, Department of Financial Services to suggest amendments to the Securitization and
Reconstruction for Enforcement of Security Interest (SARFAESI) and DRT Acts.
1) Anil Yadav
2) M P Tangirala
3) Vivek Singh
4) Amit Meena
5) Sernya Bhutia
Answer- 2) M P Tangirala
Explanation:
To speed up the debt recovery process, the Finance Ministry has set up a panel to suggest
amendments to the Securitization and Reconstruction for Enforcement of Security Interest
(SARFAESI) and DRT Acts including a provision for granting legal sanctity to e-notices to debtors.

i. The committee headed by M P Tangirala, Additional Secretary, Department of Financial Services

held several meetings, and discussions are in the advanced stage in this regard.
ii. The Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) Act was enacted in 1993 to provide a legal framework for the
expeditious adjudication and recovery of debts due to banks and financial institutions.
220. Haitian ________________ is the Currency of Haiti.

1) Tugrik
2) Tenge
3) Gourde
4) Lari
5) Manat
Answer- 3) Gourde
Explanation:
About Haiti:
Haiti, Located between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, borders the Dominican
Republic on the eastern side of the island. Its closest neighbors include Jamaica to the west and Cuba
to the northwest.
Capital – Port-au-Prince
Currency – Haitian Gourde
221. In March 2024, the Indian Army raised its first squadron, the 451 Aviation Squadron, to
operate the newly acquired AH-64E Apache attack helicopters at ____________.
1) Porbandar, Gujarat
2) Udupi, Karnataka
3) Thane, Maharashtra
5) Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Answer- 5) Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Explanation:
The Indian Army has raised its first squadron, the 451 Aviation Squadron, to operate the newly
acquired AH-64E Apache attack helicopters. The squadron was formally established on March 15 at
Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
• The Army will receive the first batch of three Apache helicopters in May 2024. Another three
Apaches will be inducted in July 2024.
222. In which year Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) was established?
1) 2017
2) 2008
3) 2015
4) 2010
5) 2014
Answer- 2) 2008
Explanation:
Rajesh Bhushan is the present Chairperson of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
The Headquarters of FSSAI is located in New Delhi, Delhi and established in 2008.

i. Recently, FSSAI has mandated the requirement of an Integrated Veterinary Health Certificate for the
import of milk and milk products into India.
• This directive, aimed at ensuring food safety standards, comes as part of a series of measures
to regulate the importation of food items. The requirement was initially notified by the FSSAI
through an order.
223. Which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) has recently (in March ‘24) developed
the 'NeoStand', India’s most customizable Electric Standing Wheelchair?
1) IIT Kharagpur
2) IIT Roorkee
3) IIT Kanpur
4) IIT Delhi
5) IIT Madras
Answer- 5) IIT Madras
Explanation:
In a path breaking initiative, the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT Madras) has developed
'NeoStand', India’s most customizable Electric Standing Wheelchair, which has been developed
indigenously for the benefit of wheelchair users.
i. The ‘NeoStand’ was launched at the IIT campus in the presence of IIT-Madras Director
Prof.V.Kamakoti, eminent dignitaries, generous supporters of this project, faculty, researchers and
users of these rehabilitative devices.
ii. NeoStand is a compact standing wheelchair with easy-to-use navigation for its motorized standing
mechanism.
224. In which state Keoladeo Ghana National Park is located?

1) Assam
2) Rajasthan
3) Odisha
4) West Bengal
5) Punjab
Explanation:
About Rajasthan:
Chief Minister- Bhajan Lal Sharma
Governor- Kalraj Mishra
National Park– Desert National Park; Keoladeo Ghana National Park
Wildlife Sanctuary– Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary; Sitamata Wildlife
225. What is the Tagline of Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)?

2) The Banker to Every Indian
3) We Make You Feel Richer
4) Banking With Personal Touch
Answer- 1) Good People to Grow With

Explanation:
About Indian Overseas Bank (IOB):
Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)- Ajay Kumar Srivastava
Headquarters– Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Established on– 10 February 1937
Tagline– Good People to Grow with
226. Who is the current (as of March ‘24) President of Indian Olympic Association (IOA)?
1) Kalyan Chaubey
2) Sahdev Yadav
3) P.T. Usha
4) Gagan Narang
5) Alaknanda Ashok
Answer- 3) P.T. Usha
Explanation:
About Indian Olympic Association (IOA):
IOA is the governing body for the Olympic Movement and the Commonwealth Games in India.
President– P.T. Usha
227. Name the subsidiary of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
(NABARD) that has recently (in March’ 24) provided USD 45 million funding for Water,
sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) activities?
1) NABSanrakshan Trustee Private Ltd
2) NABKisan Finance Ltd
3) NAB Samruddhi Finance Ltd
4) NABFINS Ltd
5) NAB Ventures Ltd
Answer- 3) NAB Samruddhi Finance Ltd
Explanation:
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) announced its subsidiary, NAB
Samruddhi Finance Ltd (NSFL), has provided USD 45 million funding for ‘WASH’ (Water, Sanitation
& Hygiene) activities through 32 partner institutions.
• NFSL has been providing concessional wholesale WASH loans by availing of refinance from
Nabard, blended technical support from its partners Water.org, FINISH Mondial, to foster
sustainable livelihoods.
• NABARD, along with its subsidiary, launched the Climate Ready WASH funding awareness
campaign for women JLG borrowers of microfinance institutions.
228. Name the shoebox-sized satellite that has recently (in March ‘24) launched by the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to study the universe's most powerful
explosions.
1) CALIPSO
2) Terra

3) BurstCube
4) Aqua
5) IceCube
Answer- 3) BurstCube
Explanation:
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched a shoebox-sized satellite named
BurstCube to study the universe's most powerful explosions. The satellite has been sent to the
International Space Station through SpaceX’s 30th commercial resupply service mission.
• The satellite was launched on March 21 from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space
Force Station in Florida, USA. The main aim of this mission is to detect and find gamma-ray
bursts (GRBs).
229. Name the Indian Athlete who has recently (in March’ 24) broke a 16-year-old national
record by over 20 seconds in The Ten event at San Juan Capistrano in California.
1) Jinson Johnson
2) Manjit Singh
3) Arpinder Singh
4) Gulveer Singh
5) Muhammad Anas
Answer- 4) Gulveer Singh
Explanation:
Indian Athlete Gulveer Singh shattered a 16-year-old national record by over 20 seconds by clocking
27.41.81 in The Ten event at San Juan Capistrano in California. The 25-year-old finished second in the
men’s 10,000m race.
• However, the Asian Games Bronze medallist failed to qualify for the Paris Olympic Games as he
missed the qualification time of 27:00.00 by over 41 seconds.
230. In March 2024, Former member of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes and
Scheduled Tribes, ____________ passed away.
1) Thich Nhat Hanh
2) Bhola Paswan
3) Subash Ramnath
4) Sudharshan
5) Lama Lobzang
Answer- 5) Lama Lobzang
Explanation:
Former member of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and
Prominent Buddhist Monk of Ladakh popularly known as Lama Lobzang passed away in New Delhi.
He was 94.
• A distinguished tribal leader, Lama Lobzang has served the National Commission for Scheduled
Castes and Scheduled Tribes for 19 years since 1984.
• When the National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes became
constitutional through an amendment of Article 338 of the constitution, Lama Lobzang was
appointed anew as its member for two terms from 1995 to 1998 and 1998 to 2001.

• He retired from public office after serving another term as a member of the National
Commission for Scheduled Tribes from 2004 to 2007.
231. Which Airport has recently (in March’ 24) received an aerodrome licence from
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to start flight operations?
1) Rupsi Airport
2) Silchar Airport
3) Khowai Airport
4) Ambikapur Airport
5) Behala Airport
Answer- 4) Ambikapur Airport
Explanation:
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued the aerodrome license for Ambikapur
airport in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district to start flight operations.
• Maa Mahamaya Airport, Ambikapur, has been developed in the 3-C VFR category to expand air
services in the state.
232. Who has been recently (in March ‘24) appointed as the new Chairman and Managing
Director (CMD) of Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL)?
1) Harish Duhan
2) Arun Kumar
3) B Sairam
4) Manish Kumar
5) Bhola Singh
Answer- 3) B Sairam
Explanation:
B Sairam has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Northern
Coalfields Limited (NCL). NCL is the Singrauli-based flagship Subsidiary of Coal India Limited. Sairam
has assumed the charge for this post.
• Sairam has 33 years of dedicated service in the coal sector.
233. Who has been recently (in March ‘24) appointed as the Chairperson of Prasar Bharati?
1) Navneet Sehgal
2) Gaurav Dwivedi
3) Navin Kumar
4) Rajni Sharma
5) Deepak Pant
Answer- 1) Navneet Sehgal
Explanation:
The Government of India on March 16 appointed retired bureaucrat Navneet Sehgal as Chairperson
of Prasar Bharati, the country’s public broadcaster, for a term of three years or until he attains the
age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.
• The Prasar Bharati Chairman’s post has been vacant since A. Surya Prakash completed his
tenure in February 2020.

234. Which Department has initiated the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)?
1) Department of Consumer Affairs
2) Department of Expenditure
3) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
5) Department of Commerce
Answer- 3) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
Explanation:
Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), is a public non-profit Section 8 company established by
the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) of Government of India to
develop open e-commerce.
i. Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare, Arjun Munda integrated the e-NAM (National
Agriculture Market) mobile app with ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) and FPO (Farmer
Producer Organization) Inspection mobile app.
• The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is an initiative aiming at promoting open
networks for all aspects of exchange of goods and services over digital or electronic networks.
235. In March 2024, the US Consulate General, Chennai, released the world’s first authorized
Tamil language version of two books, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and And Still I Rise,
authored by _______________.
1) Maya Angelou
2) Gretel Ehrlich
3) Guy Johnson
4) Cicely Tyson
5) Toni Morrison
Answer- 1) Maya Angelou
Explanation:
The US Consulate General, Chennai, released the world’s first authorized Tamil language version of
two books by Maya Angelou in coordination with publishing house Kalachuvadu. Celebrated
American author, poet, memoirist, actor, and civil rights activist Maya Angelou’s 1969 landmark
memoir, ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings’, was the first non-fiction bestseller by an African-
American woman.
• The book ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings’ was translated by Bernard Chandra, while R.
Sivakumar translated ‘And Still I Rise’.
236. Where is the Headquarters of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) located?
1) Vienna, Austria
2) Rome, Italy
3) Montreal, Canada

Explanation:
About the International Telecommunication Union (ITU):
The ITU was established in 1865 as the “International Telegraph Union” and was renamed as the
International Telecommunication Union in 1934.
Secretary-General – Doreen Bogdan-Martin
237. What is the tagline of Federal Bank?

Answer- 5) Your Perfect Banking Partner
Explanation:
About Federal Bank Limited:
Managing Director(MD) & Chief Executive Officer(CEO) – Shyam Srinivasan
Headquarters – Aluva, Kerala
Tagline – Your Perfect Banking Partner
238. In March 2024, the Indian Navy brought 35 Somali pirates, who had hijacked a Bulgarian
merchant vessel MV Ruen, to Mumbai onboard the warship Indian Navy Ship (INS) _____________.
1) INS Mormugao
2) INS Chennai
3) INS Kolkata
4) INS Kochi
5) INS Mumbai
Answer- 3) INS Kolkata
Explanation:
The Indian Navy brought 35 Somali pirates to Mumbai aboard the warship INS Kolkata, days after
they were captured by Indian forces in the Arabian Sea around 260 nautical miles from the Garacad
Port, Puntland, Somalia. The operation freed a hijacked bulk carrier and rescued several hostages.
i. MV Ruen, which had around 17 crew members, the pirates had called the owners, demanding Rs.
500 crores as ransom to free the ship and the crew. That was when the Indian Navy’s INS Kolkata
reached the spot, rescued the crew and the ship and apprehended the pirates.
• The pirates had hijacked a Bulgarian merchant vessel, MV Ruen, on 14th December 2023, with
its 17 crew members in the Arabian Sea.
239. In which state, India’s first National Dolphin Research Center (NDRC) was inaugurated in
March 2024?
1) West Bengal
2) Gujarat
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Bihar

5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 4) Bihar
Explanation:
On March 4, 2024 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar officially inaugurated India's first National
Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC) in Patna, Bihar.
i. The NDRC, spanning a 4,400 square metre plot on the premises of Patna University near the Ganga,
offers a strategic location for researchers to closely observe dolphins in their natural habitat.
240. Which state’s Department of Higher Education has recently (in March ‘24) signed an MoU
with Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) for the Jal Vidya Programme to educate the college students on
water quality?
1) West Bengal
2) Tripura
3) Sikkim
4) Bihar
5) Assam
Answer- 5) Assam
Explanation:
In March 2024, The Department of Higher Education (DHE), Assam signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) for the Jal Vidya Programme to educate the
college students on water quality, wash practices and the functionality assessment of water supply
schemes.
i. The MoU signing ceremony was held at the Auditorium Hall, Flood and River Erosion Management
Agency of Assam (FREMAA), Assam Water Centre, Guwahati.
241. Which state’s Gevra coal mine is set to become the largest coal mine in Asia?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) West Bengal
3) Jharkhand
4) Maharashtra
5) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
Chhattisgarh-based Coal India subsidiary South Eastern Coalfield Limited's Gevra mine is set to
become the largest coal mine in Asia after the environmental clearance it received to expand
production capacity to 70 million tons per annum from the current 52.5 million tons, as per a Ministry
of Coal release.
i. The development has been made possible with the rigorous efforts of the Ministry of Coal by
coordinating with the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in achieving the
environment clearance of 70 million tons in record time, keeping in mind the role of Gevra as one of
the megaprojects of South Eastern Coalfield Limited (SECL).

242. In March 2024, Union Minister Amit Shah unveiled the statue of freedom fighter
________________ at Patna, Bihar.
1) Umakant Prasad Sinha
2) Ramanand Singh
3) Satish Prasad Jha
4) Jagatpati Kumar
5) Kailashpati Mishra
Answer- 5) Kailashpati Mishra
Explanation:
On 9th March 2024, Union Minister Amit Shah unveiled the statue of freedom fighter Kailashpati
Mishra in Patna, Bihar.
i. Kailashpati played an active role in the Indian independence movement. He was also Finance
Minister of Bihar during 1977-78. Also, he served as Governor of Gujarat from May 2003 to July
2004, and for a short duration he was caretaker Governor of Rajasthan.
243. Which Football Club (FC) has recently (in March ‘24) won its 1st Indian Women’s League
(IWL) football title?
1) HOPS FC
2) Odisha FC
3) Gokulam Kerala FC
4) East Bengal FC
5) Kickstart FC
Answer- 2) Odisha FC
Explanation:
Odisha FC won its maiden Indian Women’s League (IWL) football title in Bhubaneswar in March
2024.
• Odisha topped the seven-team table with 31 points from 12 matches while three-time
champion Gokulam Kerala FC, which defeated East Bengal FC 5-1 in Kozhikode, finished
runner-up with 29 points. Kickstart FC (21 points) was third.
244. In March 2024, the first-ever India pavilion was inaugurated at the prestigious Game
Developers Conference in ____________(City in California).
1) San Francisco
2) Los Angeles
3) San Diego
4) Oakland
5) Monterey
Answer- 1) San Francisco
Explanation:
The first-ever India pavilion has been inaugurated at the prestigious Game Developers Conference
in San Francisco, reflecting a new dimension of the bilateral relationship between India and the
United States.
• The inauguration also saw the launch of the 'India Gaming Market Report'. It was done in
collaboration with the US India Strategic and Partnership Forum and its member WinZO.

• According to the report, India's gaming market is expected to grow from USD 3.1 billion in
2023 to USD 6 billion in 2028.
245. Who is the current (in March ‘24) Chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
(TRAI)?
1) Anil Kumar Lahoti
2) Madhabi Puri Buch
3) Rekha Sharma
4) Mamta Kumari
5) Meenakshi Negi
Answer- 1) Anil Kumar Lahoti
Explanation:
About Telecom Regulatory Authority of India(TRAI):
TRAI is a statutory body that regulates the telecommunications sector in India.
Chairman – Anil Kumar Lahoti
Establishment – 1997
246. Where is the headquarters of the International Labour Organisation(ILO)?

1) Paris, France
4) Vienna, Austria
5) New York, United States of America
Explanation:
About International Labour Organisation(ILO):
Director-General -Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo
Member States – 187 Member States
247. In March 2024, the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed, after a container ship
collided with a pylon.
In which country, the Francis Scott Key Bridge is located?
1) United Kingdom
3) Egypt
4) France
5) Russia
Answer- 2) United States of America
Explanation:
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore Maryland (United States of America) collapsed on
March 26 after a container ship collided with a pylon, resulting in the presumed death of six

individuals who fell into the cold waters below. The incident has halted operations at one of the
busiest ports on the U.S. Eastern Seaboard.
About the Bridge:
• The Francis Scott Key Bridge was one of three ways to cross the Baltimore Harbor and handled
31,000 cars per day or 11.3 million vehicles a year.
• The steel structure is four lanes wide and sits 185 feet (56 meters) above the river. It opened in
1977 and crosses the Patapsco River , where U.S. national anthem author Francis Scott Key
wrote the "Star Spangled Banner" in 1814 after witnessing the British defeat at the Battle of
Baltimore and the British bombing of Fort McHenry.
• The bridge leads to the Port of Baltimore, the deepest harbour in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay.
248. Which bank has recently (in March ‘24) integrated with the Goods and Service Tax
payment portal (GSTN) for seamless Tax Payments?
1) Axis Bank
2) Bandhan Bank
3) DCB Bank
4) Dhanlaxmi Bank
5) CSB Bank
Answer- 3) DCB Bank
Explanation:
DCB Bank has announced that it had implemented and integrated with the Goods and Service Tax
payment portal (GSTN).
• This complements the Direct Tax payments facility offered from DCB Bank that include Income
tax, Advance Tax, and Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) payment.
• The Direct Tax payment facility was launched last year upon the Bank’s empanelment as an
Agency Bank for conducting Government business.
249. Which company was recently (in March ‘24) awarded with the 'Best Fintech Company' in
the Payments Category at the 28th Edition of the Business Today & KPMG's Best Banks and
Fintech Awards 2024?
1) PhonePe
2) Paytm
3) BharatPe
4) Razorpay
5) Freecharge
Answer- 4) Razorpay
Explanation:
Razorpay, India's Leading Omnichannel Payments, and Business Banking Platform, was awarded the
'Best Fintech Company' in the Payments Category at the 28th Edition of the Business Today &
KPMG's Best Banks and Fintech Awards 2024, held at GIFT City, Gandhinagar.
• This award is another recognition of the impact Razorpay has created in the fintech sector
through its industry-first products, and continuous endeavor to build the next generation of
money movement infrastructure for entrepreneurs and businesses.

250. In Which state Shyamaprasad Mukherjee Zoological Garden is located?

1) Maharashtra
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Odisha
5) West Bengal
Answer- 3) Gujarat
Explanation:
About Gujarat:
Capital – Gandhinagar
Chief Minister – Bhupendra Patel
Wildlife sanctuaries – Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary, Barda Wildlife Sanctuary
Zoological Park – Sakkarbaug zoo, Dr. Shyamaprasad Mukherjee Zoological Garden (Sarthana
Nature Park)
251. In which state Neora Valley National Park is located?

1) Maharashtra
2) Odisha
3) Jharkhand
4) West Bengal
5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Neora Valley National Park is located in the Kalimpong district of West Bengal. It is one of the
richest biological zones in the entire Northeast.
• The southern boundaries of the Park are adjoining to the forests of Jalpaiguri district which
have connectivity with the Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary and the Gorumara National Park.
The highest point of the park is Rachela Pass.
252. In which state Achanakmar Tiger Reserve is located?

1) Chhattisgarh
3) Sikkim
4) West Bengal
5) Tripura
Explanation:
Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1975 and was declared as a tiger reserve in
2009, located in Chhattisgarh. The legend has it that a British man was killed by a sudden (‘achanak’)
attack (‘maar’) of a tiger at this forest.

253. Who has been recently (in March’ 24) selected as the brand Ambassador for Bharat
Petroleum Corporation (BPCL)’s premium petrol ‘speed’?
1) Vinesh Phogat
2) Virat Kohli
3) Sanjay Singh
4) Neeraj Chopra
5) Rohit Sharma
Answer- 4) Neeraj Chopra
Explanation:
Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), has selected World Javelin Champion Neeraj Chopra as brand
Ambassador for their premium petrol ‘speed’.
• Neeraj Chopra, with his stellar achievements in athletics, epitomises the essence of winning,
performance and success.
254. In March 2024, the government announced a plan to sell up to __________ stake in NLC India
through an offer for sale (OFS) to raise up to Rs 2,000 crore-Rs 2,100 crore.
1) 9%
2) 7%
3) 5%
4) 6%
5) 10%
Answer- 2) 7%
Explanation:
The government will sell up to 7 percent stake in NLC India through an offer for sale (OFS) to raise
up to Rs 2,000 crore-Rs 2,100 crore.
• The government is looking to sell up to 5 percent stake in the state-owned firm with an option
to exercise the greenshoe option to sell an additional 2 percent stake.
• The base offer will comprise the sale of around 6.93 crore equity shares, whereas, the
greenshoe option will comprise 2.77 crore shares.
255. Which state government has recently (in March ‘24) declared instances of man-animal
conflict as a state-specific disaster?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Kerala
4) Karnataka
5) Telangana
Answer- 3) Kerala
Explanation:
In March 2024, The Kerala cabinet declared instances of man-animal conflict as a state-specific
disaster.
• The decision was taken considering the recurring incidents of loss of lives in human
settlements due to attacks by wild animals, especially elephants.

256. Where is the Headquarters of the World Health Organisation (WHO) located?
1) Vienna, Austria
2) Rome, Italy
3) Montreal, Canada
Explanation:
About World Health Organisation (WHO):
Director General– Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Established on– 7 April 1948
257. Who is the current (as of March ‘24) Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)?
1) Rishi Kumar Shukla
2) Praveen Sood
3) Alok Kumar Verma
4) Subodh Kumar Jaiswal
5) Anil Sinha
Answer- 2) Praveen Sood
Explanation:
About Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI):
Director – Praveen Sood
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi.
Establishment – 1963
258. In February 2024, ___________ became the first automotive component supplier to receive
certification under the Auto Production Linked incentive (PLI) scheme.
1) Solar Industries India
2) Minda Industries Limited
3) Sona BLW Precision Forgings Limited
4) KPIT Technologies Limited
5) JBM Auto Limited
Answer- 3) Sona BLW Precision Forgings Limited
Explanation:
In February 2024, Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona Comstar) a global provider of automotive
technology solutions became the first automotive component supplier to receive certification under
the Auto Production Linked incentive (PLI) scheme.
• The company has filed 7 applications for different products under the PLI scheme, and it has
received the certification for its first product, a hub wheel drive motor for electric two-
wheelers.

259. Name the chess player who has recently (in March ‘24) won the 6th Prague International
Chess Festival 2024 Masters.
1) Alireza Firouzja (France)
2) Gukesh D (India)
3) Anish Giri (Netherlands)
4) Nodirbek Abdusattorov (Uzbekistan)
5) Alexander Donchenko (Germany)
Answer- 4) Nodirbek Abdusattorov (Uzbekistan)
Explanation:
Nodirbek Abdusattorov (Uzbekistan) defeated Parham Maghsoodloo (Iran) to win 6th Prague
International Chess Festival 2024 Masters.
• This win also ensured; the former World Rapid champion moved up to World no.4 in the live
ratings. D Gukesh won against Vincent Keymer (GER). Aansh Nandan Nerurkar won the
Futures section.
260. Which country has recently (in March ‘24) launched a Life Protection Plan for Indian blue-
collar workers?
1) Canada
3) France
4) Singapore
5) Malaysia
Answer- 2) United Arab Emirates
Explanation:
The Indian Consulate in Dubai has introduced a new insurance package called the Life Protection Plan
(LPP) for Indian blue-collar workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This plan aims to provide
financial benefits to the families of the workers in case of natural or accidental deaths.
• The Consulate General of India in Dubai facilitated meetings between major companies
recruiting Indian blue-collar workers and two insurance service providers – Gargash Insurance
Services LLC and Orient Insurance PJSC.
• The Life Protection Plan (LPP) for blue-collar workers and other employees, covering death
due to any cause – natural or accidental, became effective from March 1, 2023.
261. Which Small Finance Bank (SFB) has recently (in March’ 24) partnered with Veefin
Solutions Ltd to provide end-to-end solutions for MSME growth?
1) Jana SFB
2) Shivalik SFB
3) Ujjivan SFB
4) Utkarsh SFB
5) Unity SFB
Answer- 3) Ujjivan SFB
Explanation:
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (SFB) has partnered with Veefin Solutions Ltd to enhance supply chain
finance offerings for MSMEs, addressing the sector’s working capital needs.

i. By leveraging Veefin's platform, Ujjivan SFB aims to provide end-to-end solutions, bridging the
credit gap in the MSME sector and fostering inclusive growth.
262. Which International Organisation has recently (in March’ 24) signed a MoU with the
World Health Organisation (WHO)to promote a healthier, safer world?
1) World Bank
3) United Nations Children's Fund
4) Inter-Parliamentary Union
5) World Food Programme
Answer- 4) Inter-Parliamentary Union
Explanation:
The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and World Health Organisation (WHO) signed a
Memorandum of Understanding, reaffirming the critical role that parliamentarians play in enabling
good health to foster stable and equitable societies
• The MoU commits both organisations to continue working together to promote, provide, and
protect the health and well-being of all people, everywhere.
About Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU):
The IPU is the global organisation of national parliaments, created by a small group of
parliamentarians in 1889. The Headquarters of IPU is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
263. Which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) has recently (in March '24) developed the
system ''adapID'' to help prevent OTP-based frauds?
1) IIT Kharagpur
2) IIT Bombay
3) IIT Delhi
4) IIT Mandi
5) IIT Guwahati
Answer- 4) IIT Mandi
Explanation:
Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi have developed a new system "adapID"
that can help prevent OTP-based frauds by capturing unique user biometric-based behaviour
patterns for secure authentication.
• The system "adapID" has been developed in collaboration with Deep Algorithms with Amit
Shukla from the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR) at Indian Institute of
Technology (IIT) Mandi and JP Mishra from Deep Algorithms.
264. Where is the Headquarters of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
(UNDRR) located?
1) New York, USA
2) Vienna, Austria
5) Rome, Italy

Explanation:
About United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR):
UNDRR was established to ensure the implementation of the International Strategy for Disaster
Reduction.
Established in 1999
265. Which company has recently (in March ‘24) collaborated with Nandan Nilekani's EkStep
Foundation to set up a Joint Innovation Centre (JIC) to foster digital solutions for public service
delivery?
1) Amazon Web Services
2) Google Cloud Platform
3) Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
4) IBM Cloud
5) Microsoft Azure India
Answer- 1) Amazon Web Services
Explanation:
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has collaborated with Nandan Nilekani's EkStep Foundation to set up a
Joint Innovation Centre (JIC) to foster digital solutions for public service delivery.
• This joint effort will focus on enabling and accelerating the creation of digital public goods
(DPGs) and digital public infrastructures (DPIs).
i. The innovation centre will focus on supporting startups, independent software vendors (ISVs), and
system integrators (SIs) to leverage the power of technologies such as cloud computing, generative
artificial intelligence (AI), and analytics from AWS.
266. Who has been recently (in March ‘24) appointed as India's next envoy to Myanmar?
1) Ajay Kumar
2) Randhir Jaiswal
3) Abhay Thakur
4) Hardeep Singh
5) Pavan Kumar
Answer- 3) Abhay Thakur
Explanation:
Senior diplomat Abhay Thakur, who is at present an Officer on Special Duty in the Ministry of
External Affairs, has been appointed as the country's next envoy to Myanmar.
• The 1992-batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) had served as sous-sherpa of the
G20 process during India's presidency of the influential bloc.
267. Which country’s cricket media rights has recently (in March ‘24) acquired by the Sony
Pictures Networks India (SPNI) for the Indian market?
1) South Africa
2) New Zealand
3) England
4) Sri Lanka
5) West Indies

Answer- 2) New Zealand

Explanation:
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has acquired New Zealand Cricket (NZC) media rights for the
Indian market. The deal is pegged at USD 90-USD 100 million (Rs 749-Rs 833 crore).
• SPNI, which has been on an acquisition spree in the sports media market and owns media
rights to the England and Sri Lanka cricket boards, will broadcast NZC matches on both TV and
digital platforms from May 2024 to April 2031.
268. Who has been recently (in March ‘24) appointed as brand ambassador of the Asian
Granito India Limited (AGL)?
1) Ranbir Kapoor
2) Ranveer Singh
3) Arjun Kapoor
4) Vicky Kaushal
5) Akshay Kumar
Answer- 1) Ranbir Kapoor
Explanation:
Asian Granito India Limited (AGL), one of India's leading Tiles, Engineered Marble, Quartz, and
Bathware brands, announces the signing of Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor as its brand
ambassador.
• The partnership with Ranbir Kapoor reaffirms the brand's commitment to excellence and
innovation, promising an exciting future ahead.
269. Which country has recently (in March ‘24) launched a database to record crimes against
United Nations (UN) peacekeepers?
1) Syria
2) Ukraine
3) India
5) Egypt
Answer- 3) India
Explanation:
India has launched a new database designed to record crimes against UN peacekeepers and
monitor progress in holding perpetrators accountable, India's UN envoy Ruchira Kamboj announced
asserting that New Delhi is at the forefront of advocating for accountability.
• The launch of the database was announced at a high-level meeting of the India-led 'Group of
Friends' (GOF).
• The database is designed to serve as an online repository, empowering the Secretariat,
Missions, and member states to monitor and address cases of malicious acts against
peacekeepers.
270. What is the capital of Belgium?

1) Dushanbe
2) Ashgabat
3) Tashkent

4) Damascus
5) Brussels
Answer- 5) Brussels
Explanation:
The Capital of Belgium is Brussels and the Euro is the currency.
i. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Belgian PM Alexander De Croo
and congratulated him for the successful hosting of the First Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels.
ii. The two leaders also reviewed relations between the two nations and discussed strengthening ties
and advancing India-EU Partnership under Belgian Presidency.
271. In March 2024, the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) announced a tie-up with
the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) to strengthen regulation around misleading
ads.
Who is the current (as of March ‘24) Chairman of ASCI?
1) Saugata Gupta
2) Partha Sinha
3) Sudhanshu Vats
4) Ranjana Kumari
5) Satya Raghavan
Answer- 1) Saugata Gupta
Explanation:
Saugata Gupta is the Chairman of Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI).
i. The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) announced a tie-up with the Central Consumer
Protection Authority (CCPA) to strengthen regulation around misleading ads.
• The CCPA has requested ASCI to forward any advertisement that is non-compliant with the
ASCI Code and could potentially violate the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, along with its
accompanying guidelines, to the CCPA for appropriate action.
272. Name the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) that has recently (in March ‘24) produced
India’s first recombinant vaccine against classical swine fever to the biotech firm Bio-Med.
1) IIT Kanpur
2) IIT Guwahati
3) IIT Kharagpur
4) IIT Madras
5) IIT Bombay
Answer- 2) IIT Guwahati
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has successfully transferred the technology to
produce India's first recombinant vaccine against classical swine fever to the biotech firm Bio-Med.
• The highly contagious swine fever threatens pigs nationwide, especially in the northeast and
Bihar, Kerala, Punjab, Haryana, and Gujarat.
• IIT Guwahati developed the vaccine in collaboration with Assam Agricultural University.

273. In which state ‘Nellai Wildlife Sanctuary' is located?

1) West Bengal
2) Telangana
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Kerala
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
About Tamil Nadu (TN):
Wildlife Sanctuaries– Gangaikondan Spotted Deer Sanctuary, Cauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary,
Nellai Wildlife Sanctuary
Zoological Parks– Children’s Park, Kurumbapatti Zoological Park
274. In which state ‘Van Vihar National Park’ is located?

1) Bihar
2) West Bengal
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Jharkhand
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Governor– Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel
National Park– Ghughwa Fossil National Park (Dinosaur Fossil National Park), Van Vihar National
Park
Wildlife Sanctuary– National Chambal Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary; Ghatigaon wildlife sanctuary
275. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO) located?
1) Paris, France
4) Vienna, Austria
5) New York, United States of America
Answer- 1) Paris, France
Explanation:
About United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO):
Director-General– Audrey Azoulay
Headquarters– Paris, France
Established in– 1945 (came into force in 1946)

276. Name the Indian Personality who has recently (in March’ 24) won the Gold Medal in the
59kg youth category at Para Powerlifting World Cup held in Egypt.
1) Sudhir Kumar
2) Parmjeet Kumar
3) Rahul Jograjiya
4) Vinay
5) Ashok Malik
Answer- 4) Vinay
Explanation:
Vinay from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, won a gold medal in the 59kg youth category at the Para
Powerlifting World Cup held in Egypt.
• Ahmed Abdelkader of Egypt secured the silver medal.
277. Name the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) that has recently (in March '24)
collaborated with Jindal Stainless Ltd to conduct metallurgical projects.
1) IIT Guwahati
2) IIT Delhi
3) IIT Bombay
4) IIT Kharagpur
5) IIT Madras
Explanation:
IIT Kharagpur and Jindal Stainless Ltd. will collaborate on metallurgical projects such as the
characterization of materials and the fabrication of primary alloys.
i. The collaboration will work together on metallurgical projects, such as process optimisation,
materials characterisation, and primary alloy production.
278. Ramsar Sites, Bhoj Wetland is located in _____________(state).

1) Bihar
2) Gujarat
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Odisha
Answer- 4)
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Capital – Bhopal
Governor – Mangubhai C. Patel
Ramsar Sites – Bhoj Wetland, Sakhya Sagar, Sirpur Lake, Yashwant Sagar

279. Who has been recently (in March’ 24) appointed as the Head of Microsoft Windows and
Surface?
1) Bharat Desai
2) Pavan Davuluri
3) Sachin Bansal
4) Ajit Singh
5) Jayant Sinha
Answer- 2) Pavan Davuluri
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) alumnus Pavan Davuluri has been appointed as
the new head of Microsoft Windows and Surface.
• Davuluri has taken charge of the Surface silicon and devices work, with the previous head
Mikhail Parakhin leading a new team focused on Windows and web experiences.
280. In which state Corbett Tiger Reserve is located?

1) Odisha
2) Assam
3) Sikkim
4) Uttarakhand
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Uttarakhand government has agreed to translocate four tigers to Rajasthan following a request
from the authorities of the western state.
i. The requests from the Rajasthan and the Odisha governments for the translocation of tigers were
received following the successful operation of the tiger relocation project in Uttarakhand under
which four big cats were translocated from the Corbett Tiger Reserve (Uttarakhand) to Rajaji Tiger
Reserve.
281. Who has become the First Indian Author to be translated into 15 International Languages?
1) Srinath Raghavan
2) Aravind Adiga
3) Ravi Subramanian
4) Sandeep Kumar Mishra
5) Indrapramit Das
Answer- 4) Sandeep Kumar Mishra
Explanation:
Sandeep Kumar Mishra becomes First Indian Author to be translated into 15 International
Languages including English, Spanish, Greek, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, Italian, Urdu, Arabic,
Turkish, Bengali, Malay, German, Czech till date. Dutch and Hindi versions are coming soon.
• It is a great achievement for any author especially Indian because before him only Isha
Upanishad and Bhagavad Gita were translated into 64 and 60 languages respectively.

282. In March 2024, _____________ , an eminent mathematician of Indian origin who was a founder
and director of American auto company General Motors, passed away.
1) Sucharit Sarkar
2) T N Subramaniam
3) Gopal Prasad
4) Anand Kumar
5) Akshay Venkatesh
Answer- 2) T N Subramaniam
Explanation:
Dr T N Subramaniam, an eminent mathematician of Indian origin who was a founder and director of
American auto company General Motors, passed away. He was 76.
• Subramaniam, who migrated to the US in 1979, was renowned in academic circles in India and
the United States (US).
283. In March 2024, SeaWorld Yas Island in _______________(country), won a coveted place in the
Guinness World Records as the ' ' in the world.
1) Maldives
2) Australia
3) Madagascar
5) Indonesia
Answer- 4) United Arab Emirates
Explanation:
SeaWorld® Yas Island, Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), the region's first Marine Life Theme
Park, has won a coveted place in the Guinness World Records as the 'Largest Indoor Marine-Life
Theme Park' in the world.
• The certificate was presented to Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, Group CEO of Miral, and the
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi leadership.
284. In March 2024, Ae Watan Mere Watan movie was released which is based on the
biography of an Indian freedom fighter, _____________.
1) Usha Mehta
2) Aruna Asaf Ali
3) Kamala Nehru
4) Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
5) Madam Bhikaji Cama
Answer- 1) Usha Mehta
Explanation:
Ae Watan Mere Watan movie was released which is based on the biography of Indian freedom
fighter Usha Mehta.
• Usha Mehta was born in a village named Saras, near Surat in Gujarat in 1920. She was a true
Gandhian at heart and was popularly known as Ushaben.
• At the age of eight in 1928, she participated in a protest march against the Simon Commission.
• On 14 August 1942, she and her associates established the Secret Congress Radio during the
Quit India Movement, a covert radio station that went on air on 27 August.

285. Which of the following certifying bodies has not received accreditation by India's National
Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) to register new processors and traders?
1) GSCI Pvt Ltd
2) Agroland Services Pvt Ltd
3) Krushi Certification Pvt Ltd
4) Cert India Pvt Ltd
5) Origo Commodities India Pvt Ltd
Answer- 5) Origo Commodities India Pvt Ltd
Explanation:
India’s National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) has given accreditation to four new
certifying bodies (organisations), while removing curbs on Fair Cert Certifications allowing it to
register new processors and traders.
• The four new organisations are GSCI Pvt Ltd for the west zone, Agroland Services Pvt Ltd and
Krushi Certification Pvt Ltd for the north zone and Cert India Pvt Ltd for crop production,
processing and handling
286. Name the cyclone that has hit Madagascar on 27th March, 2024.
1) Rita
2) Candice
3) Gamane
4) Noah
5) Alvaro
Answer- 3) Gamane
Explanation:
The south-east African island state of Madagascar was unexpectedly hit by cyclone Gamane on
March 27, 2024.
• Gamane made landfall north of Vohémar in northeast Madagascar with average winds of 150
km per hour and gusts of 210 km per hour.
287. Global Financial Stability Report is published by ____________.

1) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
2) World Bank
3) New Development Bank
Answer- 5) International Monetary Fund
Explanation:
The Global Financial Stability Report, and World Economic Outlook are released by the
International Monetary Fund (IMF).
288. What is the full form of WIPO?

1) World Intangible Property Organization
2) Worldwide Intellectual Property Organization
3) World Intellectual Property Office
4) World Intellectual Property Organization


Answer- 4) World Intellectual Property Organization
Explanation:
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is the global forum for intellectual property
(IP) services, policy, information and cooperation. It is a self-funding agency of the United Nations,
with 193 member states.
i. Its mission is to lead the development of a balanced and effective international IP system that
enables innovation and creativity for the benefit of all. Our mandate, governing bodies and procedures
are set out in the WIPO Convention, which established WIPO in 1967.
289. When was the Regional Rural Banks (RRB) act passed?
1) 1976
2) 2000
3) 1954
4) 1970
5) 1986
Answer -1) 1976
Explanation:
The Regional Rural Banks (RRB) Act was passed in 1976.
• An Act to provide for the incorporation, regulation and winding up of Regional Rural Banks
with a view to developing the rural economy by providing, for the purpose of development of
agriculture, trade, commerce, industry and other productive activities in the rural areas, credit
and other facilities.
• Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) were set up under the terms of the 26 September 1975 ordinance
and the RRB Act of 1976.
• There are currently 43 RRBs supported by 12 public sector banks with 21,856 branches across
26 states and 3 Union Territories — Puducherry, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
290. Who is the current (in March ‘24) Chairperson of the Pension Fund Regulatory and
Development Authority (PFRDA)?
1) Ananta Gopal Da
2) Rakesh Chandra
3) Suni Shetty
4) Deepak Mohanty
5) Surendranath Banerjee
Answer- 4) Deepak Mohanty
Explanation:
About Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA):
Chairperson- Deepak Mohanty
Headquarter- New Delhi, Delhi
Establishment- 2003
291. In Which state Barda Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

1) Maharashtra
2) Uttar Pradesh

3) Gujarat
4) Odisha
5) West Bengal
Answer- 3) Gujarat
Explanation:
About Gujarat:
Capital – Gandhinagar
Chief Minister – Bhupendra Patel
Wildlife sanctuaries – Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary, Barda Wildlife Sanctuary
Zoological Park – Sakkarbaug zoo, Dr. Shyamaprasad Mukherjee Zoological Garden (Sarthana Nature
Park)
292. In which state Kamlang Tiger Reserve is located?

2) Assam
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Sikkim
5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Kamlang Tiger Reserve is a wildlife sanctuary located in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It
was established in 1989 and covers an area of approximately 783 square kilometres.
i. The reserve is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including tigers, elephants, clouded leopards, and
several species of birds.
293. In which state Attiveri Bird Sanctuary is located?

1) Odisha
2) West Bengal
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Kerala
5) Karnataka
Explanation:
About Karnataka:
Governor – Thawar Chand Gehlot
WildLife Sanctuary – Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, Thimlapura Wildlife Sanctuary, Yadahalli
Chinkara Wildlife Sanctuary
Bird Sanctuary- Adichunchanagiri Peacock Sanctuary, Attiveri Bird Sanctuary, Ghataprabha Bird
Sanctuary
294. The “From A Car Shed To The Corner Room & Beyond,” is the autobiography of
_______________(whom).
1) R Kesavan
2) Santosh Kumar Barik

3) S. Raman
4) Nalini Padmanabhan
5) S. Kiran Kumar
Answer- 3) S. Raman
Explanation:
S. Raman’s autobiography, “From A Car Shed To The Corner Room & Beyond,” offers a first-person
account of his remarkable journey from a clerk at State Bank of India (SBI) to becoming the Chairman
and Managing Director of Canara Bank and a full-time Member of Securities and Exchange Board of
India (SEBI).
• The book explores the intricate dance between personal integrity, professional challenges, and
systemic issues in the financial world.
295. Which country became India’s fifth largest crude oil supplier in February 2024?
1) Brazil
2) Ecuador
3) Peru
4) Venezuela
5) Uganda
Answer- 4) Venezuela
Explanation:
Indian refiners exploited the United States (US) sanctions waiver on Venezuela to import more than
1,75,000 barrels per day (b/d) crude oil from the South American country making it the fifth largest
supplier in February, 2024.
i. As per energy intelligence firm Kpler, the world’s third largest importer secured more than 2,54,000
b/d in January and over 1,91,000 b/d in December 2023 from Venezuela.
• Until 2019, India was Venezuela’s third largest purchaser, after the US and China, importing
roughly 3,00,000 b/d on an average.
296. Who authored the book, ‘Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life’?
1) Robert Patrick
2) Arnold Schwarzenegger
3) Sylvester Stallone
4) Dolph Lundgren
5) Lou Ferrigno
Answer- 2) Arnold Schwarzenegger
Explanation:
‘Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life’ Book authored by Arnold Schwarzenegger.
• The seven rules to follow to realise your true purpose in life-distilled by Arnold
Schwarzenegger from his own journey of ceaseless reinvention and extraordinary
achievement, and available for absolutely anyone.
297. Who authored the book, Lilliput Land: How Small is Driving India's Mega Consumption
Story?
1) Rama Bijapurkar
2) Sanjay Asher

3) Som Mittal
4) Vinayak Chatterjee
5) Abhay Gandhi
Answer- 1) Rama Bijapurkar
Explanation:
The book, Lilliput Land: How Small is Driving India's Mega Consumption Story authored by Rama
Bijapurkar.
• ‘Lilliput Land’ helps in understanding the paradoxes and challenges that dot India’s market
opportunity and discusses the drivers and shapers of its future.
298. Which company has recently (in March ‘24) selected the first three science instruments
for deployment on the Moon’s south pole as part of the Artemis III mission?
1) Indian Space Research Organisation
2) National Aeronautics and Space Administration
3) European Space Agency
4) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
5) Canadian Space Agency
Answer- 2) National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Explanation:
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has selected the first three science
instruments for deployment on the Moon’s south pole as part of Artemis III, the first planned post-
Apollo-era Moon landing mission with astronauts.
• Currently set for September 2026, Artemis III is to land two astronauts in previously
unexplored lunar terrain that includes permanently shadowed regions with resources able to
help achieve a sustained human presence at the Moon to prepare for human expeditions to
Mars.
• The science instruments are: —The Lunar Environment Monitoring Station (LEMS),
• Lunar Effects on Agricultural Flora (LEAF) and The Lunar Dielectric Analyzer (LDA).
299. Who is the current (as of March ‘24) Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of the Small
Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)?
1) Sivasubramanian Ramann
2) Devendra Kumar Singh
3) Ashish Gupta
4) Pankaj Jain
5) Sudatta Mandal
Answer- 1) Sivasubramanian Ramann
Explanation:
Sivasubramanian Ramann is present Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Small Industries
Development Bank of India (SIDBI).
i. A recent report by the SIDBI, under the guidance of NITI Aayog and with the Rocky Mountain
Institute (RMI) as a knowledge partner, outlines six de-risking measures to reduce investors’ risks in
the EV ecosystem.
• It was launched at the Transforming Transportation 2024 International Conference in
Washington, D.C.

• The De-Risking Lending for a Brisk EV Uptake report suggests private sector initiatives can
mitigate expected losses for financiers, paving the way for favourable EV lending terms.
300. In March 2024, ______________, the President of Conference of the Parties (COP28) received
the “CERAWeek Leadership Award for Building Global Consensus towards a Sustainable Energy
Future” from CERAWeek by S&P Global.
1) Khaldoon Al Mubarak
2) Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi
3) Reem Al Hashimy
4) Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber
5) Mohammad Al Gergawi
Answer- 4) Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber
Explanation:
Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, the President of Conference of the Parties (COP28) (the 2023 United Nations
Climate Change Conference), received the “CERAWeek Leadership Award for Building Global
Consensus towards a Sustainable Energy Future” from CERAWeek by S&P Global.
• This prestigious award recognized his extraordinary leadership in delivering the UAE
Consensus, a groundbreaking agreement that outlined concrete pathways for countries and
industries to transition to sustainable energy systems and keep global warming within 1.5°C.
301. What is the capital of Senegal?

1) Yaounde
2) Ouagadougou
3) Accra
4) Dakar
5) Conakry
Answer- 4) Dakar
Explanation:
About Senegal:
President - Macky Sall (As of April 1, 2024)
Capital - Dakar
Currency - West African CFA franc (XOF)
302. In which state Loktak lake is located?

1) Odisha
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Manipur
5) Rajasthan
Answer- 4) Manipur
Explanation:
Loktak lake is located about 40 kilometres south of Imphal, Manipur.
i. It's the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India, the pristine Loktak Lake is one of the most
popular tourist attractions in Manipur.
ii. Known for its floating circular swamps, which are called phumdis in the local tongue,

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