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Current Affairs Top 100 Q&A PDF – March 2024
1. 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.
2. 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”.
3. 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)?
1) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
2) Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
3) Chitradurga, Karnataka
4) Mahendragiri, Odisha

5) Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
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.
4. 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.
5. 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
Answer- 1) All A, B & C
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.
6. 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
3) Kotak Mahindra 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. Which Bank /Organisation has recently (in March’ 24) signed a pact with the NTPC Limited
for sourcing foreign currency loans of USD 200 million?
1) African Development Bank
2) International Monetary Fund
3) World Bank
4) Japan Bank for International Cooperation
5) Asian Development Bank
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.
15.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.
16. 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.
17. 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
18. 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.
19. 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.

20. 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.
21. 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.
22. 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.
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.
24. 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.

25.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.
26. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the recent step taken by the
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.

27. 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
Answer- 3) 1st April 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).
28. 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%.
29. 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
30. 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
31. 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
4) United Nations Development Programme
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.
32. 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.
33. 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
Answer- 4) Both 1 & 2
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.
34. 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
35. 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.
36. 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).

37. 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
38. 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:
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.

39. 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.
40. 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.
41. 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.
42. What was the theme of International Day of Happiness 2024 that was observed across the
globe on 20th March 2024?
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.
43. 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
Answer- 4) Madhya Pradesh
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.

44. 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
5) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer- 5) Arunachal Pradesh
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.
45. 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.
46. 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).
47. 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
Answer- 2) 20th 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.
Click here to read more
48. 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.
49. 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.
50. 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.
51. 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).
52. 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.
53. 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.
54. 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.
55. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the visit of Prime Minister (PM)
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.
56. 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.
57. 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.
58. 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
59. 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.
60. 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
61. 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.
62. 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.
63. 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.
64. 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.
65. 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
66. 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.
67. 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.
68. 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
69. 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.
70. 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
71. 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
Answer- 4) 200 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.
72. 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.

73. 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.
74. 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
Answer- 1) 120 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.
75. 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.
76. 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 (Chinese
Chirag Shetty (India) 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 (South
(China) Korea)
77. 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.
78. 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
79. 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.
80. 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
4) Ministry of Rural Development
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.

81. 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.
82. 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
Answer- 1) 125 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).
83. 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.
84. 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.
85. 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%.

86. 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.
87. 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
2) Chandipur, Odisha
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.
88. 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.
89. 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.
90. 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.

91. 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
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
92. 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.

93. 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.
94. 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
95. 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
96. 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
97. 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
98. 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.
99. 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.

100. 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
4) United Nations Development Programme
5) African Development 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.
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