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Ambitiousbaba.Com Online Test Series Prepare for BANK, SSC, RAILWAY ambitiousbaba.com Online test Series Prepare for BANK, SSC, RAILWAY, JAIIB, CAIIB, PARA 13.2 and Other Government Examinations | Visit: test.ambitiousbaba.com 1 ambitiousbaba.com Online test Series Q.1.Chilli Festival began at Kasrawad in Khargone district in the state of _________________. (a)Haryana (b)Andhra Pradesh (c)Punjab (d)Karnataka (e)Madhya Pradesh Ans.1.(e) Exp.In Madhya Pradesh, the two-day unique Chilli Festival began at Kasrawad in Khargone district. Chilli Festival is a big business opportunity for traders, investors and exporters. It will also help in fulfilling the Central Government's goal of doubling the income of farmers. Prepare for BANK, SSC, RAILWAY, JAIIB, CAIIB, PARA 13.2 and Other Government Examinations | Visit: test.ambitiousbaba.com 2 ambitiousbaba.com Online test Series Q.2.Who launched the 'Suposhit Maa Abhiyan' campaign? (a)Smriti Irani (b)Narendra Modi (c)Ram Nath Kovind (d)Om Birla (e)M Venkaiah Naidu Ans.2.(d) Exp.Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla launched "Suposhit Maa Abhiyan" to provide nutritional support to pregnant women and adolescent girls. Union Minister Smriti Irani also attended the programme at Bhamashah Mandi in Anantpur. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla launched 'Suposhit Maa Abhiyan' in Kota. Prepare for BANK, SSC, RAILWAY, JAIIB, CAIIB, PARA 13.2 and Other Government Examinations | Visit: test.ambitiousbaba.com 3 ambitiousbaba.com Online test Series Q.3.The historic City Chowk, the commercial hub in old Jammu, was renamed as____________________. (a)Mahatma Gandhi Chowk (b)Manohar Parrikar Chowk (c)Bharat Mata Chowk (d)Atal Ji Chowk (e)Baba Amarnath Chowk Ans.3.(c) Exp.The historic City Chowk, the commercial hub in old Jammu, was renamed as 'Bharat Mata Chowk' following the passage of a resolution by the general house of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)- led Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC). Prepare for BANK, SSC, RAILWAY, JAIIB, CAIIB, PARA 13.2 and Other Government Examinations | Visit: test.ambitiousbaba.com 4 ambitiousbaba.com Online test Series Q.4._____________________ will provide USD 4 million to help developing countries in Asia and Pacific to fight the novel coronavirus. (a)International Monetary Fund (IMF) (b)International Investment Bank (IIB) (c)Asian Development Bank (ADB) (d)UNICEF (e)World Bank Ans.4.(c) Exp.Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide a total of USD 4 million (about Rs 29 crore) to help developing countries in Asia and Pacific to fight the outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Prepare for BANK, SSC, RAILWAY, JAIIB, CAIIB, PARA 13.2 and Other Government Examinations | Visit: test.ambitiousbaba.com 5 ambitiousbaba.com Online test Series Q.5.Fitch cuts India GDP forecast for FY20 to _____________ on weak demand due to the coronavirus outbreak. (a)4.0% (b)4.5% (c)4.7% (d)4.9% (e)5.0% Ans.5.(d) Exp.Fitch Solutions on 2nd March cut its forecast for India's economic growth to 4.9 per cent in the current fiscal that ends March 31, saying manufacturing could come under pressure from weak domestic demand and supply chain disruptions due to the coronavirus outbreak. Prepare for BANK, SSC, RAILWAY, JAIIB, CAIIB, PARA 13.2 and Other Government Examinations | Visit: test.ambitiousbaba.com 6 ambitiousbaba.com Online test Series Q.6.Who will be the new President & CEO of Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks? (a)Rajeev Suri (b)Pekka Lundmark (c)Shantanu Narayen (d)Doug McMillon (e)Ginni Rometty Ans.6.(b) Exp.President and CEO of Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks, Rajeev Suri has stepped down. Pekka Lundmark as its new President & CEO. Prepare for BANK, SSC, RAILWAY, JAIIB, CAIIB, PARA 13.2 and Other Government Examinations | Visit: test.ambitiousbaba.com 7 ambitiousbaba.com Online test Series Q.7.Who has won his third Mexican Open Title in the category of Men’s Singles at the ATP Mexico Open? (a)Taylor Harry Fritz (b)Novak Djokovic (c)Roger Federer (d)Dominic Thiem (e)Rafael Nadal Ans.7.(e) Exp.World No. 2 Rafael Nadal captured his first title of 2020, easily defeating unseeded Taylor Fritz in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2, in the final of the ATP Mexico Open on 29th February. He nabbed his third Mexico Open title to go with victories in 2013 and 2005. Prepare for BANK, SSC, RAILWAY, JAIIB, CAIIB, PARA 13.2 and Other Government Examinations | Visit: test.ambitiousbaba.com 8 ambitiousbaba.com Online test Series Q.8.Name the former Asian silver medal-winning boxer whose doping ban is recently lifted by National Anti-Doping Agency’s (NADA). (a)Neeraj Phogat (b)Ravi Kumar (c)Sumit Sangwan (d)Naveen Chikara (e)Mandeep Kaur Ans.8.(c) Exp.The one-year doping ban on former Asian silver medal-winning boxer Sumit Sangwan (91kg) was on 2nd March lifted after the National Anti-Doping Agency’s (NADA) appeals panel ruled that his intake of a banned substance was unintentional. Prepare for BANK, SSC, RAILWAY, JAIIB, CAIIB, PARA 13.2 and Other Government Examinations | Visit: test.ambitiousbaba.com 9 ambitiousbaba.com Online test Series Q.9.Name the Dronacharya awardee athletics coach who passed away recently. (a)Baidyanath Prasad Mahto (b)S Kathavarayan (c)K P P Samy (d)Ashok Chatterjee (e)Joginder Singh Saini Ans.9.(e) Exp.Veteran athletics coach and Dronacharya awardee Joginder Singh Saini, who groomed some of India's finest track and field stars, died in Patiala due to age-related problems. He was 90. Saini, who remained the chief national athletics coach for many years from the 1970s to 90s. Prepare for BANK, SSC, RAILWAY, JAIIB, CAIIB, PARA 13.2 and Other Government Examinations | Visit: test.ambitiousbaba.com 10 ambitiousbaba.com Online test Series Q.10.19th World Productivity Congress will be held in _________________. (a)Chandigarh (b)Hyderabad (c)Mumbai (d)Bangalore (e)New Delhi Ans.10.(d) Exp.World Productivity Congress, the world’s largest convention for productivity development, is back in India after a gap of 45 years. The 19th edition of World Productivity Congress (WPC) will be held on May 6 to May 8, 2020 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bangalore. Montreal headquartered World Confederation of Productivity Science (WCPS) has been organising this mega future-shaping convention since 1969. Last time, WPC was held in India was in the year 1974. Prepare for BANK, SSC, RAILWAY, JAIIB, CAIIB, PARA 13.2 and Other Government Examinations | Visit: test.ambitiousbaba.com 11 ambitiousbaba.com Online test Series Q11.National Defence Day is observed every year on ______________. (a)1st March (b)2nd March (c)3rd March (d)4th March (e)5th March Ans.11.(c) Exp.The National Defence is the combination of cadets from the three services in the Indian Military: Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force. The National Defence Academy in Pune, Maharashtra is the first tri- service academy in the world. While World Civil Defence Day is celebrated every year on March 01 to bring the attention of the world public about the importance of Civil protection, India Celebrates March 03 as National Defense Day. National Defense Day Theme 2020: “IT’S MY TURN” Prepare for BANK, SSC, RAILWAY, JAIIB, CAIIB, PARA 13.2 and Other Government Examinations | Visit: test.ambitiousbaba.com 12 ambitiousbaba.com Online test Series Q.12.Who topped the medal tally at the 1st Khelo India University Games 2020 held in Bhubaneswar? (a)University of Delhi (b)Panjab University(PB) (c)Savitribai Phule Pune University, MS (d)Punjabi University, Patiala (e)KIIT University, Bhubaneswar Ans.12.(b) Exp. Medal State Gold Silver Bronze Tally Panjab University 17 18 10 45 (PB) Prepare for BANK, SSC, RAILWAY, JAIIB, CAIIB, PARA 13.2 and Other Government Examinations | Visit: test.ambitiousbaba.com 13 ambitiousbaba.com Online test Series Q.13.OECD slashes India's FY21 growth forecast to _______ on coronavirus woes. (a)4.0% (b)4.5% (c)4.7% (d)4.9% (e)5.1% Ans.13.(e) Exp.Global agency OECD on 2nd March lowered India’s GDP growth forecast to 5.1 per cent, from its earlier projection of 6.2 per cent, for 2020 on concerns over the impact of deadly coronavirus on the domestic as well as the global economy. Prepare for BANK, SSC, RAILWAY, JAIIB, CAIIB, PARA 13.2 and Other Government Examinations | Visit: test.ambitiousbaba.com 14 ambitiousbaba.com Online test Series Q.14.World Hearing Day is celebrated annually on ______________. (a)1st March (b)2nd March (c)3rd March (d)4th March (e)5th March Ans.14.(c) Exp.World Hearing Day, an observance designated by the World Health Organization, aims to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care across the world. It is celebrated annually on March 3. The 2020 World Hearing Day theme is "Hearing for Life." Prepare for BANK, SSC, RAILWAY, JAIIB, CAIIB, PARA 13.2 and Other Government Examinations | Visit: test.ambitiousbaba.com 15 ambitiousbaba.com Online test Series Q.15.Every year _________________ is celebrated as World Wildlife Day. (a)1st March (b)2nd March (c)3rd March (d)4th March (e)5th March Ans.15.(c) Exp.Every year March 3 is celebrated as World Wildlife Day to raise the awareness of issues that impact wildlife. The day also highlights the issues such as urbanization, poaching, pollution, destruction of wildlife habitat, and the ways that humans can contribute to conservation efforts. Theme 2020: “Sustaining all life on Earth”. Prepare for BANK, SSC, RAILWAY, JAIIB, CAIIB, PARA 13.2 and Other Government Examinations | Visit: test.ambitiousbaba.com 16 ambitiousbaba.com Online test Series Q.16.Olympic medalist Balbir Singh Kullar passed away.
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