Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) along with which organization has framed a new penal structure for the commodity derivatives segment in the event of delivery default?

Clearing Corporation of India Limited

Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited

Which of the following two states have signed agreement with Centre for Ken-Betwa river interlinking project?

Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh

IISc Bengaluru and which company have signed an R&D pact for the Industry Affiliate Program (IAP) of the Centre for Nanoscience and Engineering (CeNSE), of the Indian Institute of Science?

Applied Materials India Private Limited

Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates

Government of India has fully exited from which company by selling its outstanding 26.12% stake in it for Rs 8,846 crore?

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited

GV Ramakrishna passed away recently, was former chairperson of which organization?

Securities and Exchange Board of India

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority

Which organizations is to hold “Pabbi-Antiterror-2021” exercise?

Association of Southeast Asian Nations

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Shanghai Cooperation Organization

Association of Southeast Asian Nations

South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

Which UN Agency has launched 'Sahi Disha' campaign to celebrate women's livelihoods and entrepreneurship in rural India?

United Nations Environment Programme

United Nations Development Programme

United Nations Environment Programme

United Nations Capital Development Fund

155 + Mcqs in March 2021 Page 1 McqOptions

1.	Which country has test-fired Nuclear-capable Shaheen-1A Ballistic Missile?
A.	Iran
B.	Saudi Arabia
C.	Pakistan
D.	Afghanistan
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Afghanistan

Discussion

2.	Which shipyard company has delivered MV 'Sindhu', a 500 pax passenger-cum-150 MT Cargo Vessel built indigenously for Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A.	Cochin Shipyard
B.	Goa Shipyard
C.	Hindustan Shipyard
D.	Garden Reach Shipbuilder
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Goa Shipyard

Discussion

3.	Anil Dharker passed away at 74, was a/an ______________ .
A.	Musician
B.	Actor
C.	Author
D.	Singer
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Singer

Discussion

4.	The 2021 World Theatre Day was observed on which date?
A.	March 28
B.	March 25
C.	March 26
D.	March 27
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

5.	Laxmipriya Mohapatra passed away, was a/an _______________ .
A.	Classical Dancer
B.	Marathi Actor
C.	Scientist
D.	Economist
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Marathi Actor

Discussion

6.	India and which country haved conducted the 1st ever Joint Naval Patrolling and ‘PASSEX’?
A.	Madagascar
B.	Israel
C.	Cuba
D.	Mali
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Israel

Discussion

7.	As per the recent report, India and which country are working on 3rd Joint Satellite Mission?
A.	Japan
B.	Germany
C.	France
D.	USA
E.	None of these
Answer» D. USA

Discussion

8.	India ranked 40th on International Intellectual Property Index 2021. Which of the following countries has topped the Index?
A.	Russia
B.	China
C.	Japan
D.	USA
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

9.	Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) along with which organization has framed a new penal structure for the commodity derivatives segment in the event of delivery default?
A.	Clearing Corporation of India Limited
B.	Central Depository Services
C.	Reserve Bank of India
D.	Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Central Depository Services

Discussion

10.	Which bank has introduced savings account for millennials?
A.	State Bank of India
B.	Bank of Baroda
C.	Punjab National Bank
D.	Bank of India
E.	None of these
Answer» F.

Discussion

11.	India has supplied two Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHCs) each weighing 100 tons to which country?
A.	Iraq
B.	Syria
C.	Iran
D.	Oman
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Oman

Discussion

12.	Which of the following companies has become the first Company globally to be certified with highest level of verification – L3, by UN-backed Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) ecolabel?
A.	Heritage Foods
B.	Britannia Industries
C.	LT Foods
D.	REI Agro Limited
E.	None of these
Answer» D. REI Agro Limited

Discussion

13.	Which edition of the National Film Awards was conferred recently?
A.	67th
B.	68th
C.	69th
D.	66th
E.	None of these
Answer» B. 68th

Discussion

14.	The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and Independent Administrative Reforms and Civil Services Commission (IARCSC). IARCSC is based in which country?
A.	Pakistan
B.	Afghanistan
C.	Kazakhstan
D.	Bangladesh
E.	None of these
Answer» C. Kazakhstan

Discussion

15.	Which of the following two states have signed agreement with Centre for Ken-Betwa river interlinking project?
A.	Gujarat and Rajasthan
B.	Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
C.	Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
D.	Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan

Discussion

16.	According to the report by ‘India:Transforming to a net-zero emissions energy system’ released by TERI and Shell, Net-Zero emissions in India’s energy systems is achievable by which year?
A.	2030
B.	2035
C.	2045
D.	2050
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

17.	Which country is to conduct aerial radar surveys of Himalayan glaciers to estimate thickness?
A.	Nepal
B.	China
C.	Tibet
D.	Pakistan
E.	None of these
Answer» F.

Discussion

18.	IISc Bengaluru and which company have signed an R&D pact for the Industry Affiliate Program (IAP) of the Centre for Nanoscience and Engineering (CeNSE), of the Indian Institute of Science?
A.	Applied Materials India Private Limited
B.	Applied Materials Israel Ltd
C.	Metron Technology Inc
D.	Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Applied Materials Israel Ltd

Discussion

19.	Which of the following states has emerged as Champion State for Van Dhan Vikas Yojana?
A.	Tripura
B.	Sikkim
C.	Manipur
D.	Assam
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Assam

Discussion

20.	Which organization has published the 2021 edition of the United Nations World Water Development Report (UN WWDR 2021) titled ‘Valuing Water’?
A.	UNICEF
B.	UNESCO
C.	FAO
D.	WFP
E.	None of these
Answer» C. FAO

Discussion

21.	Which disaster relief agency has launched a catastrophe bond for volcano-related disasters to quickly get aid to those suffering after the eruption of 10 named volcanoes in Indonesia and six other countries?
A.	Save the Children
B.	Danish Red Cross
C.	Dan Church Aid
D.	American Red Cross
E.	None of these
Answer» C. Dan Church Aid

Discussion

22.	Reserve Bank of India (RBI) set up a five-member Standing External Advisory Committee (SEAC) which is headed by which person for evaluating applications for universal banks and small finance banks (SFBs)?
A.	Usha Thorat
B.	Aditya Puri
C.	Shyamala Gopinath
D.	Sashidhar Jagdishan
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Sashidhar Jagdishan

Discussion

23.	Gandhi Peace Prize 2020 is going to be conferred on ______________ in 'Special Gesture'.
A.	Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
B.	Sheikh Hasina
C.	Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib
D.	Ziaur Rahman
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Sheikh Hasina

Discussion

24.	Niti Aayog has set up how many task forces for achieving policy certainty in contract enforcement, dispute resolution?
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
E.	None of these
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

25.	Government of India has fully exited from which company by selling its outstanding 26.12% stake in it for Rs 8,846 crore?
A.	Tata Communications Limited
B.	Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
C.	Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited
D.	Reliance Industries Limited
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited

Discussion

26.	Which State Government is to launch ‘Universal Health Scheme’ from May 1, 2021?
A.	Gujarat
B.	Rajasthan
C.	Madhya Pradesh
D.	Uttar Pradesh
E.	None of these
Answer» C. Madhya Pradesh

Discussion

27.	Mission Gramodaya was launched in which state?
A.	Gujarat
B.	Jharkhand
C.	Madhya Pradesh
D.	Odisha
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Odisha

Discussion

28.	Which of the following states has got first formal indigenous knowledge system school?
A.	Himachal Pradesh
B.	Arunachal Pradesh
C.	Madhya Pradesh
D.	Tamil Nadu
E.	None of these
Answer» C. Madhya Pradesh

Discussion

29.	GV Ramakrishna passed away recently, was former chairperson of which organization?
A.	Securities and Exchange Board of India
B.	Reserve Bank of India
C.	States Bank of India
D.	Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Reserve Bank of India

Discussion

30.	Which organizations is to hold “Pabbi-Antiterror-2021” exercise?
A.	North Atlantic Treaty Organization
B.	Shanghai Cooperation Organization
C.	Association of Southeast Asian Nations
D.	South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
E.	None of these
Answer» C. Association of Southeast Asian Nations

Discussion

31.	Name the Indian who has won gold in the P1 men’s 10m air pistol SH1 category at the World Shooting Para Sport World Cup in Al Ain, UAE.
A.	Singhraj
B.	Shivraj
C.	Rituraj
D.	Kaalraj
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Shivraj

Discussion

32.	Who among the following has won the All England Badminton Championships men's title?
A.	Aaron Chia
B.	Soh Wooi Yik
C.	Liew Daren
D.	Lee Zii Jia
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

33.	Sagar Sarhadi passed away recently, was a/an ______________ .
A.	Writer
B.	Architect
C.	Advocate
D.	Scientist
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Architect

Discussion

34.	The 2021 World Water Day was observed on which date?
A.	March 22
B.	March 21
C.	March 23
D.	March 24
E.	None of these
Answer» B. March 21

Discussion

35.	Which date is observed as International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination?
A.	March 20
B.	March 22
C.	March 21
D.	March 23
E.	None of these
Answer» D. March 23

Discussion

36.	The Defence Ministry has sealed a deal with which firm to acquire 4,960 anti-tank guided missiles at a cost of ₹ 1,188 crore for the Indian Army?
A.	BEML Limited
B.	Bharat Electronics
C.	Bharat Dynamics Limited
D.	Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

Discussion

37.	Gary Wilson retired from professional cricket, was former captain of which country?
A.	Ireland
B.	South Africa
C.	West Indies
D.	New Zealand
E.	None of these
Answer» B. South Africa

Discussion

38.	Which team has won the 2021’s Vijay Hazare Trophy?
A.	Karnataka cricket team
B.	Delhi cricket team
C.	Mumbai cricket team
D.	Maharashtra cricket team
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Maharashtra cricket team

Discussion

39.	World Sparrow Day 2021 was observed on which of the following dates?
A.	March 21
B.	March 22
C.	March 20
D.	March 23
E.	None of these
Answer» D. March 23

Discussion

40.	Which UN Agency has launched 'Sahi Disha' campaign to celebrate women's livelihoods and entrepreneurship in rural India?
A.	United Nations Development Programme
B.	United Nations Environment Programme
C.	United Nations Capital Development Fund
D.	United Nations Population Fund
E.	None of these
Answer» B. United Nations Environment Programme

Discussion

41.	The Union Cabinet has approved a MoU between India and which country on Cooperation in Sports & Youth Affairs?
A.	Malaysia
B.	Sri Lanka
C.	Maldives
D.	Bangladesh
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Bangladesh

Discussion

42.	Which state has been recently paired with Delhi under 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' programme?
A.	Tripura
B.	Assam
C.	Arunachal Pradesh
D.	Sikkim
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

43.	Which of the following countries was/were the most vulnerable to a repeat of the taper tantrum of 2013 as reflation trades were lifting US bond yields, according to global rating agency S&P?
A.	India
B.	China
C.	Philippines
D.	A and B
E.	A and C
Answer» F.

Discussion

44.	Which of the following has recently become the first Central American country to be declared malaria-free?
A.	Nicaragua
B.	Guatemala
C.	Costa Rica
D.	El Salvador
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

45.	Which of the following banks leads peer lenders over mobile transactions despite tech glitches?
A.	ICICI Bank
B.	Yes Bank
C.	Axis Bank
D.	HDFC Bank
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

46.	The website of radio programme "Awaam Ki Baat" was launched in which state or UT, aimed at seeking public feedback to make the process of governance interactive, participative and people-centric?
A.	Delhi
B.	Jammu and Kashmir
C.	Chandigarh
D.	Himachal Pradesh
E.	None of these
Answer» C. Chandigarh

Discussion

47.	India has been ranked at which place in World Happiness Report?
A.	131st
B.	144th
C.	139th
D.	132nd
E.	None of these
Answer» D. 132nd

Discussion

48.	American business and financial services company Moody's Analytics has projected India's GDP to grow by ______________ in 2021.
A.	11 percent
B.	12 percent
C.	13 percent
D.	10 percent
E.	None of these
Answer» C. 13 percent

Discussion

49.	Who among the following has set a new national record in the men's 3000m steeplechase event in the ongoing Federation Cup?
A.	Jinson Johnson
B.	Amit Pangha
C.	Neeraj Chopra
D.	Avinash Sable
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

50.	Which of the following states has won 11th Hockey India sub-junior women National Championship?
A.	Punjab
B.	Haryana
C.	Gujarat
D.	Chhattisgarh
E.	None of these
Answer» C. Gujarat

Discussion

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Which country has test-fired Nuclear-capable Shaheen-1A Ballistic Missile?

Which shipyard company has delivered MV 'Sindhu', a 500 pax passenger-cum-150 MT Cargo Vessel built indigenously for Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

Anil Dharker passed away at 74, was a/an ______________ .

The 2021 World Theatre Day was observed on which date?

Laxmipriya Mohapatra passed away, was a/an _______________ .

India and which country haved conducted the 1st ever Joint Naval Patrolling and ‘PASSEX’?

As per the recent report, India and which country are working on 3rd Joint Satellite Mission?

India ranked 40th on International Intellectual Property Index 2021. Which of the following countries has topped the Index?

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) along with which organization has framed a new penal structure for the commodity derivatives segment in the event of delivery default?

Which bank has introduced savings account for millennials?

India has supplied two Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHCs) each weighing 100 tons to which country?

Which of the following companies has become the first Company globally to be certified with highest level of verification – L3, by UN-backed Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) ecolabel?

Which edition of the National Film Awards was conferred recently?

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and Independent Administrative Reforms and Civil Services Commission (IARCSC). IARCSC is based in which country?

Which of the following two states have signed agreement with Centre for Ken-Betwa river interlinking project?

According to the report by ‘India:Transforming to a net-zero emissions energy system’ released by TERI and Shell, Net-Zero emissions in India’s energy systems is achievable by which year?

Which country is to conduct aerial radar surveys of Himalayan glaciers to estimate thickness?

IISc Bengaluru and which company have signed an R&D pact for the Industry Affiliate Program (IAP) of the Centre for Nanoscience and Engineering (CeNSE), of the Indian Institute of Science?

Which of the following states has emerged as Champion State for Van Dhan Vikas Yojana?

Which organization has published the 2021 edition of the United Nations World Water Development Report (UN WWDR 2021) titled ‘Valuing Water’?

Which disaster relief agency has launched a catastrophe bond for volcano-related disasters to quickly get aid to those suffering after the eruption of 10 named volcanoes in Indonesia and six other countries?

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) set up a five-member Standing External Advisory Committee (SEAC) which is headed by which person for evaluating applications for universal banks and small finance banks (SFBs)?

Gandhi Peace Prize 2020 is going to be conferred on ______________ in 'Special Gesture'.

Niti Aayog has set up how many task forces for achieving policy certainty in contract enforcement, dispute resolution?

Government of India has fully exited from which company by selling its outstanding 26.12% stake in it for Rs 8,846 crore?

Which State Government is to launch ‘Universal Health Scheme’ from May 1, 2021?

Mission Gramodaya was launched in which state?

Which of the following states has got first formal indigenous knowledge system school?

GV Ramakrishna passed away recently, was former chairperson of which organization?

Which organizations is to hold “Pabbi-Antiterror-2021” exercise?

Name the Indian who has won gold in the P1 men’s 10m air pistol SH1 category at the World Shooting Para Sport World Cup in Al Ain, UAE.

Who among the following has won the All England Badminton Championships men's title?

Sagar Sarhadi passed away recently, was a/an ______________ .

The 2021 World Water Day was observed on which date?

Which date is observed as International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination?

The Defence Ministry has sealed a deal with which firm to acquire 4,960 anti-tank guided missiles at a cost of ₹ 1,188 crore for the Indian Army?

Gary Wilson retired from professional cricket, was former captain of which country?

Which team has won the 2021’s Vijay Hazare Trophy?

World Sparrow Day 2021 was observed on which of the following dates?

Which UN Agency has launched 'Sahi Disha' campaign to celebrate women's livelihoods and entrepreneurship in rural India?

The Union Cabinet has approved a MoU between India and which country on Cooperation in Sports & Youth Affairs?

Which state has been recently paired with Delhi under 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' programme?

Which of the following countries was/were the most vulnerable to a repeat of the taper tantrum of 2013 as reflation trades were lifting US bond yields, according to global rating agency S&P?

Which of the following has recently become the first Central American country to be declared malaria-free?

Which of the following banks leads peer lenders over mobile transactions despite tech glitches?

The website of radio programme "Awaam Ki Baat" was launched in which state or UT, aimed at seeking public feedback to make the process of governance interactive, participative and people-centric?

India has been ranked at which place in World Happiness Report?

American business and financial services company Moody's Analytics has projected India's GDP to grow by ______________ in 2021.

Who among the following has set a new national record in the men's 3000m steeplechase event in the ongoing Federation Cup?

Which of the following states has won 11th Hockey India sub-junior women National Championship?