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1. Maria Sharapova has announced her retirement from tennis. She represents which country? A.France B.Spain C.Russia D.Germany 2. Losar Festival was recently celebrated in which state? A. B.Tripura C.Arunachal Pradesh D.Nagaland 3. When is World NGO Day observed globally? A.27 February B.26 February C.28 February D.25 February 4. The 5th edition of the Exercise Indra Dhanush 2020 is being held between and which country? A.Russia B.United States C.United Kingdom D.Oman 5. Which has become the first NDA-ruled state that has passed a resolution to not implement the National Register of Citizens (NRC)? A.Haryana B.Himachal Pradesh C.Bihar D.Tripura 6. Who has become the youngest player to win Man of The Match in the T20 World Cup? A.Richa Ghosh B. C. D. 7. As per the recent ‘Hurun Global Rich List 2020’, which country has the highest number of billionaires? A. United States C. China B. Russia D. India 8. As, per the 2011 census, which Union Territory had the highest Scheduled Tribe (ST) distribution in India? A. Goa B.Puducherry C. Andaman and Nicobar Islands D. Lakshadweep 9. As, per the 2011 census, which State had the highest Scheduled Tribe (ST) distribution in India? A. Assam B. Mizoram C. Andhra Pradesh D. Odisha 10. When is the birth anniversary of former PM Morarji Desai celebrated? A. 20 February B. 29 February C. 1 March D. 5 March 11. What is the theme of the 2020 National Science Day (28th February)? A. Make in India: S&T driven innovations B. Women in Science C. Science for the People and the People for Science D. Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future

© 2020 Pratiyogita Abhiyan | All Rights Reserved | pratiyogitaabhiyan.in 1 12. Who discovered the scattering of light as it passes through different materials? A.Jayant Narlikar B.G.N Ramachandran C.Subrahmanyam Chandrashekhar D.Sir C.V. Raman 13. National Science Day (NSD) commemorate the discovery of ______. A. Raman Effect B. Quantum Mechanics C. Chandrashekhar Limit D. Ramachandran Plot 14. What is the length of the Bundelkhand Expressway? A. 200 km B. 296 km C. 180 km D. 250 km 15. Red Throated Thrush and Plumbeous Water Redstart bird species were recently found in which Union Territory? A. Jammu & Kashmir B. Ladakh C. Puducherry D. Lakshadweep 16. Raja Ravi Varma State Award for 2020 was conferred on whom? A.J.S. Khanderao B.Sudarsan Pattnaik C.Ashok Gudigar D.Vasudev Kamath 17. Who has been appointed as the Managing Director and CEO IndusInd Bank? A. Sumant Kathpalia B. Sanjiv Chadha C. Atanu Kumar Das D. Lingam Prabhakar 18. Who became the first female cricketer to score a century in all three formats of ? A. B. C. Meg Lanning D. Heather knight 19. Which smartphone company has collaborated to bring ISRO's navigation satellite system "NavIC Technology" to their smartphones? A. Xiaomi B. Samsung C. Nokia D. Google NavIC — Navigation with Indian Constellation 20. Which state's high court has banned student strike in school, college campuses? A. Uttar Pradesh B. C. Gujarat D. Kerala Kerala Capital – Thiruvananthapuram, Governor - Arif Mohammad Khan, Chief Minister - Pinarayi Vijayan 21. Who will be conferred with Swami Vivekananda Karmayogi Award 2020? A. Pali Chandra B. Narayan Sanyal C. Jadav Payeng D. Nishant Dattaram 22. Who has been conferred with the Sahitya Akademi’s translation prize, 2019? A. Devenoora Mahadeva B. Susan Daniel C. Vilambi Naganaar D. Parichay Das 23. Who has won the Iconic Business Leader of the Decade at the Indian Business Leader Awards? A. Ratan Tata B. Mukesh Ambani C. Anand Mahindra D. Azim Premji

© 2020 Pratiyogita Abhiyan | All Rights Reserved | pratiyogitaabhiyan.in 2 24. Ritesh Agarwal, who was named as the world’s second youngest billionaire, is the founder of which Indian start-up company? A. Zomato C. Oyo Hotels B. Swiggy D. Byjus 25. The Diamond Princess cruise ship, which witnessed the largest coronavirus outbreak, is quarantined in which country? A. B. China B. South Korea D. Japan 26. As of 2020, how many languages in India are given the status of ‘Classical language’? A. 4 B. 6 C. 8 D. 10 27. Who won the men's singles title at the Dubai Tennis Championships? A. Rafael Nadal B. Roger Federer C. Stefanos Tsitsipas D. Novak Djokovic Correct Answer: Novak Djokovic Explanation: World No.1 Novak Djokovic of Serbia claimed the men's singles title at the Dubai Tennis Championships 2020 as the 32-year-old defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece to win his 5th title at the Dubai event. 28. Who won the women's singles title at the Mexican Open tennis tournament? A. Simona Halep B. Heather Watson C. Leylah Fernandez D. Courtney Duffus Correct Answer: B. Heather Watson Explanation: Heather Watson credited the steadying influence of her boyfriend, Yeovil Town striker Courtney Duffus, for helping her claim her fourth Women's Tennis Association title in Acapulco. In a nerve-racking final, Watson needed all her poise to edge past 17-year-old Canadian prodigy Leylah Fernandez. 29. Who won the men's singles title at the Mexican Open tennis tournament? A. Rafael Nadal B. Alexander Zverev C. Stefanos Tsitsipas D. Novak Djokovic Correct Answer: Rafael Nadal Explanation: Rafael Nadal secured his 85th ATP Tour title with a resounding win over Taylor Fritz in the Mexican Open final. The Spanish great proved too good for Fritz 6-3 6-2 in just 74 minutes in the decider in Acapulco. 30. Who has been awarded 2020 Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee award? A. Nongthombam Biren Singh B. Sarbananda Sonowal C. Zoramthanga D. Neiphiu Rio Correct Answer: Sarbananda Sonowal Explanation: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal was conferred the Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee award 2020 for Politics on 28 February. The award was conferred by the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Speaker of People's Majlis of Maldives Mohamed Nasheed at the 6th India Ideas Conclave in Gujarat. 31. When was World Wildlife Day 2020 observed? a) March 1st b) March 2nd

© 2020 Pratiyogita Abhiyan | All Rights Reserved | pratiyogitaabhiyan.in 3 c) March 3rd d) February 29th Correct Answer: c) March 3rd Explanation: The World Wildlife Day 2020 was observed across the globe on March 3, 2020. The theme of the day this year is ‘Sustaining all life on Earth’, which includes all animal and plant species and livelihoods of those living closest to nature. 32. Which national sanctuary has recently been declared eco-sensitive zone? a) National Chambal Sanctuary b) Sundarvan Tiger Reserve c) Bandhavgarh National Sanctuary d) Kanha National Sanctuary Correct Answer: a) National Chambal Sanctuary Explanation: The Government of India has declared the National Chambal Sanctuary as an eco- sensitive zone. Ganga dolphins and critically endangered crocodiles are found in this sanctuary. About 75 percent of the crocodiles of this species are found in this sanctuary. 33. Which university won the Khelo India University Games 2020? a) Punjab University b) University c) Jawaharlal Nehru University d) Banaras Hindu University Correct Answer: a) Punjab University Explanation: Punjab University emerged winner on the last day of Khelo India University Games 2020. Indian athlete Dutee Chand won her second gold medal at the Khelo India University Games. She also won the 200 meters race on March 01, 2020. 34. The legislative assembly of which among the following states has become paperless? a) Andhra Pradesh b) Arunachal Pradesh c) Jharkhand d) Uttar Pradesh Correct Answer: b) Arunachal Pradesh Explanation: The Arunachal Pradesh Assembly has gone paperless in line with PM Narendra Modi’s ‘Digital India’ initiative. The budget session of the state assembly began on March 2, 2020. The session is scheduled to conclude on March 10, 2020. 35. Indian Railways launched its first "Restaurant on Wheels" for railway passengers and common people at which station? a) Surat b) Amritsar c) Asansol d) Darbhanga Correct Answer: c) Asansol Explanation: Indian Railways started its first railway restaurant "Restaurant on Wheels" at Asansol railway station in West Bengal for the use of its passengers and common people. This restaurant has been developed by renovating two old coaches. 36. What is the name of the campaign launched by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for the nutrition of pregnant women? a) Matri Vandan Yojana b) Suposhit Maa Abhiyan c) Janani Suraksha Yojana d) Swasth Ma Abhiyan Correct Answer: b) Suposhit Maa Abhiyan Explanation: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla recently launched the 'Suposhit Maa Abhiyan' from Kota, Rajasthan. The main objective of this campaign is to maintain the health of pregnant women and newborns. According to the scheme, 1000 pregnant women will be given nutritious food kits for nine months.

© 2020 Pratiyogita Abhiyan | All Rights Reserved | pratiyogitaabhiyan.in 4 37. Which Indian women cricketer has topped the latest women's T20 International rankings? A. B. Deepti Sharma C. Smriti Mandhan D. Shafali Verma Correct Answer: D. Shafali Verma Explanation: Shafali Verma has been ranked at the top in the latest ICC women's T20 International batting rankings. The 16-year-old is the only second Indian woman cricketer after to top the women's T20 International rankings. 38. Who among the following Indian-Americans has been named as a key member of the coronavirus task force in the US? A. Harpreet Singh Sandhu B. Seema Verma C. Nikki Haley D. Ajit Pai Correct Answer: B. Seema Verma Explanation: Seema Verma, who is the first Indian-American female administrator of the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, has been appointed as one of the key members in the coronavirus task force set up by President Donald Trump’s administration. 39. India celebrated Janaushadhi Week 2020 on which of the following dates? A. 25th February to 2nd March B. 28th February to 5th March C. 1st March to 7th March D. 2nd March to 8th March Correct Answer: C. 1st March to 7th March Explanation: The Janaushadhi week 2020 is being observed in India from 1st to 7th March 2020. To mark the event, the Government has so far distributed over 50,000 Suvidha Sanitary Napkin packets free of cost. 40. Which city hosted the Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2020? A. Bangalore B. New Delhi C. Kolkata D. Correct Answer: B. New Delhi 41. Which state topped in the KIU Games event? A. Kerala B. Andhra Pradesh C. Telangana D. Chandigarh Correct Answer: C. Telangana 42. Which of the following country took the presidency of UN Security Council for March 2020? A. Japan B. China C. South D. France Correct Answer: B. China 43. Which Indian University was the winner of the Khelo India University Games 2020? A. Madras University B. Punjab University C. Savitribai Pule University D. Andhra University Correct Answer: B. Punjab University 44. Which of the following state to host 108th Indian Science Congress in 2021? A. Mumbai B. Pune C. Aurangabad D. Nagpur Correct Answer: B. Pune

© 2020 Pratiyogita Abhiyan | All Rights Reserved | pratiyogitaabhiyan.in 5 45. Rihand Dam has been constructed on Rihand River in which Indian state? A. Gujarat B. Rajasthan C. Uttar Pradesh D. Odisha Correct Answer: C. Uttar Pradesh 46. Food and agriculture organization's headquarters is located in which of the following place? A. Lausanne, Switzerland B. Rome, Italy C. Paris, France D. New York, USA Correct Answer: B. Rome, Italy 47. Gorakhpur Atomic Thermal Power Station located at which state? A. Bihar B. Kerala C. Haryana D. Gujarat Correct Answer: C. Haryana 48. The Nanda Devi National Park is in the state of- A. B. Punjab C. Tamil Nadu D. Gujarat Correct Answer: A. Uttarakhand 49. Tehri Dam of Uttarakhand is built on which river? A. Subansiri river B. Gola River C. Tapi River D. Bhagirathi river Correct Answer: D. Bhagirathi river 50. Which place has been designated as the summer capital of the Uttarakhand? a) Ranikhet b) Almora c) Binsar d) Gairsain Correct Answer: d) Gairsain Explanation: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat recently announced that Gairsain will be the summer capital of the state. The people in the state had been demanding to make Gairsain the capital of Uttarakhand for a long time. 51. The mobile application named “Humsafar” is associated with which of these services? a) Ride-Hailing b) Door Delivery of Fuel c) Booking Flight Tickets d) Door-Delivery of Machines Correct Answer: b) Door Delivery of Fuel 52. Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank of India have become a part of ______. a) Punjab National Bank b) SBI c) ICICI d) Indian Bank Correct Answer: a) Punjab National Bank 53. Who has been appointed as the new Finance Secretary? a) T V Somanathan b) Atanu Chakraborty c) Harshvardhan Shringla d) Ajay Bhushan Pandey Correct Answer: d) Ajay Bhushan Pandey 54. Which Indian city will host the International Olympic Committee's session in 2023? a) New Delhi b) Mumbai c) Bengaluru d) Hyderabad

© 2020 Pratiyogita Abhiyan | All Rights Reserved | pratiyogitaabhiyan.in 6 Correct Answer: b) Mumbai Explanation: Mumbai will host the International Olympic Committee's session in 2023 after IOC’s Executive Board recommended the city’s name. The decision will be ratified during the 136th session of the IOC in Tokyo in July 2020. 55. When is National Security Day celebrated in India every year? a) 3rd March b) 4th March c) 5th March d) 6th March Correct Answer: b) 4th March 56. Who launched the Student Health Card scheme in Jammu and Kashmir? a) GC Murmu b) RK Mathur c) Rajnath Singh d) Dr Harsh Vardhan Correct Answer: a) GC Murmu Explanation: Lieutenant Governor GC Murmu launched the Student Health Card scheme in Jammu and Kashmir on March 5, 2020. 57. Gorakhpur Atomic Thermal Power Station located at which state? A. Bihar B. Kerala C. Haryana D. Gujarat Correct Answer: C. Haryana 58. The Nanda Devi National Park is in the state of A. Uttarakhand B. Punjab C. Tamil Nadu D. Gujarat Correct Answer: A. Uttarakhand 59. Tehri Dam of Uttarakhand is built on which river? A. Subansiri river B. Gola River C. Tapi River D. Bhagirathi river Correct Answer: D. Bhagirathi river 60. Who among the following has been appointed as the Chief Information Commissioner? a) Devendra Yadav b) Bimal Julka c) Ashish Tripathi d) NK Vaid Correct Answer: b) Bimal Julka Explanation: President Ram Nath Kovind administered the oath of office to Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) to Bimal Julka. Bimal Julka is a 1979 batch retired IAS officer of cadre. 61. Who has been appointed as the new Finance Secretary? a) Ajay Bhushan Pandey b) Atanu Chakraborty c) T V Somanathan d) Tuhin Kant Pandey Correct Answer: a) Ajay Bhushan Pandey Explanation: Ajay Bhushan Pandey, a 1984 batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the new Finance Secretary of India. He will succeed Rajiv Kumar, who retired from the position in February 2020. 62. Which international magazine has included Indira Gandhi in the '100 Woman of the Year' list? a) Outlook b) TIME

© 2020 Pratiyogita Abhiyan | All Rights Reserved | pratiyogitaabhiyan.in 7 c) Forbes d) Mirror Correct Answer: b) TIME Explanation: The TIME Magazine has included former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi and freedom fighter Amrit Kaur in the list of 100 powerful women of the world of the last century. 63. When is International Women’s Day observed? a) March 8th b) March 7th c) March 6th d) March 9th Correct Answer: d) March 9th Explanation: The International Women’s Day is observed across the world on 8th March. The day is observed to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women worldwide. 64. Chapchar Kut is believed to have started in 1450-1700 AD in a village called ______. A. Meramoi B. Suaipui C. Kolasib D. Champhai Correct Answer: B.Suaipui Explanation: Chapchar Kut is believed to have started in 1450-1700 AD in a village called Suaipui. It is a spring festival. The festival was discouraged and was revived in 1973. Chapchar Kut began in all parts of Mizoram on 5 March 2020. The festival will be held on 5-6 March. The festival is celebrated at the Assam Rifles Ground at Aizawl. 65. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme was initiated by ______. A. Ministry of Women & Child Development B. Ministry of Human Resource Development C. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare D. All the above Correct Answer: D. All the above Explanation: Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme was launched by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 22 January 2015 at Panipat, Haryana. The scheme was initiated by the Ministries of Women & Child Development, Human Resource Development, and Health & Family Welfare. 66. Kobita Utsav is being held in ______. A. Kolkata B.Hyderabad C.Bhubaneswar D.Aizawl Correct Answer: A. Kolkata Explanation: Kobita Utsav, a poetry festival, is being held in Kolkata on 5 March. The festival aims to encourage the reading of Bengali poems among the younger generation. It will be held from 5-8 March. The festival was inaugurated by Eminent painter Jogen Choudhury. 67. What is the time limit within which the Lokpal shall dispose of a complaint of alleged corruption against public servants? A. 21 days B. 30 days C. 45 days D. 60 days Correct Answer: B. 30 days 68. Mukhyamantri Dal Bhat Yojna (MDBY) is a subsidised food scheme of which state government? A. Uttar Pradesh B. Bihar C. Jharkhand D. West Bengal Correct Answer: C. Jharkhand

© 2020 Pratiyogita Abhiyan | All Rights Reserved | pratiyogitaabhiyan.in 8 69. The Week of March 1 to March 7 is celebrated as which commemorative week across the country? A. Swachch Bharat Week B. KISAN week C. Janaushadhi Week D. Beti Bachao Week Correct Answer: C. Janaushadhi Week 70. Which country became the first in the world to make public transport free? বিশ্বের প্রথম দেশ A. Thailand B. Luxembourg C. Canada D. Brazil Correct Answer: B. Luxembourg 71. Which Engineering College of India has obtained the highest rank in the recent QS World Ranking? a) IIT Kharagpur b) IIT Madras c) IIT Kanpur d) IIT Mumbai 72. Who among the following has been named as the Sportsperson of the Year at Sports Awards (TOISA) 2019? a) MC Mary Kom b) Dutee Chand c) PV Sindhu d) Shakshi Malik 73. Fourth Global Ayurveda Festival to be held in a) Kozhikode b) c) Kumarakom d) Thiruvananthapuram 74. Namaste Orchha festival celebrated in which of the following states? a) Sikkim b) Uttar Pradesh c) Madhya Pradesh d) Jharkhand 75. The Asian Badminton Championship 2020 is shifted from Wuhan (China) to which City due to outbreak of novel Corona virus. a) Manila, Philippines b) Tokyo, Japan c) New Delhi, India d) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 76. Which city was adjudged as India's Cleanest City for the third consecutive year as per Swachh Survekshan 2019? a) b) c) Ambikapur d) Mysuru 77. Which city was awarded as the Cleanest Capital in the Swachh Survekshan 2019 survey? a) Bhopal b) Chennai c) Greater Mumbai d) Chandigarh 78. Who became the highest -taking fast-bowler in a Season? a) c) Umesh Yadav c) Varun Aaron d) Jaydev Unadkat 79. Khelo India Winter Games is hosted by which city? a) Gulmarg b) Pahalgam c) Leh d) Srinagar 80. Bhupesh Baghel is the Chief Minister of Which Indian state? a) Uttar Pradesh b) Jharkhand c) Chhattisgarh d) West Bengal

© 2020 Pratiyogita Abhiyan | All Rights Reserved | pratiyogitaabhiyan.in 9 81. Satpura Thermal Power Station located at which state? a) Gujarat b) Madhya Pradesh c) Tamil Nadu d) Kerala 82. Koteshwar Dam is situated on which of the following river? a) Bhagirathi b) Yamuna c) Narmada d) Periyar 83. The “Azaadi Ke Diwane” museum was inaugurated in which city/UT? a) Nashik b) New Delhi c) Lucknow d) Chandigarh 84. Who was named the youngest self made billionaire of all time by Forbes Magazine? a) Kylie Jenner b) Emma Watson c) Guy Ryder d) Kate William 85. Who has received this year’s Pritzker Prize 2019? a) Tanaka Ito b) Arata Isozaki c) Yamamoto Saki c) Saito Kobayashi 86. Where was Comptroller and Auditor General of India headquarters located? A. Hyderabad B. Chennai C. New Delhi D. Hyderabad Correct Answer: C. New Delhi Explanation: Comptroller and Auditor General of India is an authority, established by Article 148 of the Constitution of India. Comptroller and Auditor General of India headquarters located at New Delhi. 87. When International Women Day 2020 celebrated? A. 8th March B. 5th June C. 6th July D. 10th April Correct Answer: A. 8th March Explanation: Theme: I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights. 88. Which state government approved renaming the airport at Aurangabad as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Airport? A) Assam B) Jharkhand C) Maharashtra D) Goa Correct Answer: C) Maharashtra Explanation: Maharashtra government approved renaming the airport at Aurangabad as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Airport. Sambhaji Maharaj was the son of Maratha warrior king Chhtrapati Shivaji Maharaj. 89. International Conference on Nano Science and Technology” (ICONSAT) held in which city? A) Pune B) Chennai C) Kolkata D) Mumbai Correct Answer: C) Kolkata Explanation: International Conference on Nano Science and Technology” (ICONSAT) held at Kolkata in West Bengal which was organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) Nano Mission that functions under the Ministry of Science and Technology.

© 2020 Pratiyogita Abhiyan | All Rights Reserved | pratiyogitaabhiyan.in 10 90. What is the rank of India in Freedom in the World 2020 report? A) 83 B) 81 C) 71 D) 89 Correct Answer: A) 83 Explanation: The Freedom in the World 2020 report ranks India at the 83rd position, along with Timor-Leste and Senegal. 91. India’s former football Bhaichung Bhutia has won ______at the TOISA, 2019. a) Sportsman of the year award b) Icon of the century award c) Mentor of the year award d) Lifetime achievement award Correct Answer: d) Lifetime achievement award 92. Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador by PepsiCo? A. Mithali Raj B. Smriti Mandhana C. Shafali Verma D. Harmanpreet Kaur Correct Answer: C. Shafali Verma 93. Denys Shmygal has been appointed as the New Prime Minister of which country? A. Hungary B. Slovakia C. Belarus D. Ukraine Correct Answer: D. Ukraine 94. Azlan Shah Cup is associated with which sports? A. Cricket B. Badminton C. Hockey D. Tennis Correct Answer: C. Hockey 95. Which city will host the 108th Indian Science Congress in 2021? A. Bhopal B. Raipur C. Pune D. Kolkata Correct Answer: C. Pune 96. Comic book “Adventures of a Daredevil Democrat” is based on whose life? A. Pema Khandu B. Y S Jaganmohan Reddy C. Sarbananda Sonowal D. Biju Patnaik Correct Answer: D. Biju Patnaik 97. Prachi choudhary is associated with which sports? A. Running B. Badminton C. Wrestling D. Boxing Correct Answer: A. Running 98. The book “Chronicles of Change Champions” is a compilation of 25 innovative initiatives taken under which government scheme? A. Digital India B. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao C. Ayushmann Bharat D. Swachh Bharat Mission Correct Answer: B. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao 99. Exercise Juniper Cobra is a military exercise between the United States and which country? A. India B. Russia C. Israel D. Pakistan Correct Answer: C. Israel

© 2020 Pratiyogita Abhiyan | All Rights Reserved | pratiyogitaabhiyan.in 11 100. Which state ranked 1st in the country for overall implementation of Poshan Abhiyan? A. Andhra Pradesh C. Odisha C. Gujarat D. Telangana Correct Answer: A. Andhra Pradesh 101. Who is the founder of Yes Bank, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on 7 March for the alleged bank scam worth Rs.4,300 crore? A. Venugopal Dhoot B. Indra Nooyi C.Rana Kapoor D.Chanda Kochhar Correct Answer: C.Rana Kapoor 102. When was the Nari Shakti Puraskar first conferred? A. 1985 B. 1990 C. 1994 D. 1999 Correct Answer: D. 1999 103. Sahyadri Megha is a new red variety of ______. A. rice B. maize C. paddy D.millet Correct Answer: C. paddy 104. Government of India plans to create how many Self Help Groups by 2022? A. 50 lakh B. 75 lakh C. 80 lakh D. 85 lakh Correct Answer: B. 75 lakh 105. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Information Commissioner of India after Sudhir Bhargava? A. Bimal Jalan B. Bimal Julka C. Kasturi Rangan D. Gopala Swami Correct Answer: B. Bimal Julka 106. Australia cricket team has won its ______th ICC Women's T20 World Cup title? A. Fourth B. Fifth C. Third D. Sixth Correct Answer: B. Fifth 107. Which country will host the Women's T20 World Cup in 2022? A. India B. New Zealand C. Australia D. South Africa Correct Answer: D. South Africa 108. Who is the founder of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.? A. Daniel Zhang B. Jack Ma C. Joseph C. Tsai D. Jonathan Lu Correct Answer: B. Jack Ma Explanation: Jack Ma is the founder of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. He topped the list with a $44.5 billion fortune, which is $2.6 billion more than Ambani. Earlier, in mid-2018, Ma topped the list. 109. Who became 's richest man as per Bloomberg Billionaires Index? A. Mukesh Ambani B. Jack Ma

© 2020 Pratiyogita Abhiyan | All Rights Reserved | pratiyogitaabhiyan.in 12 C. Ma Huateng D. Daniel Zhang Correct Answer: B. Jack Ma 110. Who is to assume charge as the Director-General Defence Intelligence Agency (DG DIA)? A. Lt Gen KJS Dhillon B. Lt Gen Anil Kumar Bhatt C. Lt Gen Satinder Kumar Saini D. Lt Gen Surinder Singh Correct Answer: A. Lt Gen KJS Dhillon 111. National Archives of India (NAI) functions under ______. A. Ministry of Home Affairs B. Ministry of Culture C. Ministry of Tourism D. Ministry of Tribal Affairs Correct Answer: B. Ministry of Culture Explanation: NAI was established on 11 March 1891 at Kolkata as the Imperial Record Department. 112. Where is the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) located? A. Moscow B. Vienna C. Stockholm D. Rio de Janeiro Correct Answer: B. Vienna Explanation: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was established on 29 July 1957. It is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. IAEA has 171 members states. 113. RBI holds ______stake of SBI. A. 49% B. 50% C. 51% D. 60% Correct Answer: D. 60% Explanation: SBI is the largest bank in India, with a 23% market share. GoI took control of the Imperial Bank of India (present SBI) in 1955. RBI holds a 60% stake in the bank. SBI Headquarter: Mumbai. Present Chairman: Rajnish Kumar. 114. The Union government has announced to make sanitary napkin disposal bags to be made mandatory from which year? A. 2021 B. 2022 C. 2023 D. 2024 Correct Answer: A. 2021 115. Which state has decided to appoint athlete Hima Das as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)? A. Tripura B. Sikkim C. Nagaland D. Assam Correct Answer: D. Assam 116. Who has won the prestigious International Women of Courage Award 2020? A. Aura Elena B. Aiman Umarova C. Aliyah Khalaf D. Jalila Haider Correct Answer: D. Jalila Haider 117. Who was named the "Greatest Leader of All Time" in a poll conducted by ‘BBC World Histories Magazine‘?

© 2020 Pratiyogita Abhiyan | All Rights Reserved | pratiyogitaabhiyan.in 13 A. Maharaja Ranjit Singh B. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj C. Prithviraj Chauhan D. Maharana Pratap Correct Answer: A. Maharaja Ranjit Singh 118. Which team won ICC women’s T20 world cup 2020? A. India B. England C. Australia D. South Africa Correct Answer: C. Australia 119. Which Indian badminton player recently won the BBC India ‘Sports Woman of the Year’ Award? a) PV Sindhu b) Rituparna Das c) Lalita Dahiya d) Jwala Gutta Correct Answer: a) PV Sindhu Explanation: Indian badminton player PV Sindhu has been voted as the BBC Indian Sports Woman of the Year 2019. PV Sindhu won the badminton world championship in Switzerland last year. She became the first Indian woman player to do so. 120. Which among the following senior Congress leaders joined the BJP on March 11, 2020? a) Digvijay Singh b) Sachin Pilot c) Jyotiraditya Scindia d) Anurag Thakur Correct Answer: c) Jyotiraditya Scindia Explanation: Former Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in the presence of BJP President J P Nadda on March 11, 2020. He had officially resigned from the Indian National Congress on March 9 after serving the party for nearly 18 years. He had joined the party in December 2001. 121. When is the Foundation Day of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) observed in India? a) 9th March b) 10th March c) 11th March d) 12th March Correct Answer: b) 10th March Explanation: The CISF was established on March 10, 1969 in India under the CISF Act, 1968. Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is headquartered at New Delhi. 122. Who was awarded the BBC Lifetime Achievement Award? A. Karnam Malleswari B. PT Usha C. Anju Bobby George D. K. M. Beenamol Correct Answer: B. PT Usha Explanation: Veteran athlete PT Usha was awarded BBC Lifetime Achievement Award. She was awarded for her contribution to Indian sports and for inspiring generations of players. 123. What is the India’s Rank in Inclusive Internet Index 2020? a) 42nd b) 44th c) 46th d) 48th Correct Answer: c) 46th Explanation: India is overall ranked in 46th place & Sweden in 1st place.

© 2020 Pratiyogita Abhiyan | All Rights Reserved | pratiyogitaabhiyan.in 14 124. Name the person who has become 1st Women Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in Indian Coast Guard (ICG). a) Priya Jhingan b) Nupur Kulshrestha c) Mitali Madhumita d) Ruchi Sharma Correct Answer: b) Nupur Kulshrestha 125. Fagli Festival Celebrated in which of the following States? a) Uttar Pradesh b) Jharkhand c) Himachal Pradesh d) Arunachal Pradesh Correct Answer: c) Himachal Pradesh 126. Which of the following team won 5th Hero- I league Football Championship? A. Mohan Bagan B. Punjab FC C. Quess East Benal D. Chennai City FC Correct Answer: A. Mohan Bagan 127. Name the Indian Mountaineer, Who scaled Australia’s highest mountain peak, Mount Kosciuszko recently. A. Rana Verma B. Bhawna Dehariya C. D. Correct Answer: B. Bhawna Dehariya 128. Who is the only Indian player to feature in the Women's ICC T20 World Cup team of the tournament? A. Deepti Sharma B. Shikha Pandey C. Priya Punia D. Poonam Yadav Correct Answer: D. Poonam Yadav Explanation: Poonam Yadav is the only Indian player to feature in the Women's T20 World Cup team of the tournament, International Cricket Council announced. 16-year-old Shafali Verma has been selected as the 12th member of the team 129. The national event for the 6th International Day of Yoga is to be held in ______. A.Raipur B.Jaipur C.Leh D.Srinagar Correct Answer: C.Leh Explanation: Leh is to host the main national event for the sixth International Day of Yoga (IDY) on 21 June 2020. The event on the day will be led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This was announced by the Union Minister of AYUSH Shripad Naik. 130. When is the World Kidney Day observed? A. 5 March B. 12 March C. 15 March D. 20 March Correct Answer: B. 12 March Explanation: World Kidney Day is observed on 12 March. It is celebrated on the second Thursday of March every year. The theme of the 2020 World Kidney day is “Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere –from Prevention to Detection and Equitable Access to Care.” 131. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently categorized Coronavirus as which of the following? a) Pandemic b) Epidemic

© 2020 Pratiyogita Abhiyan | All Rights Reserved | pratiyogitaabhiyan.in 15 c) Endemic d) Miasmatic Correct Answer: a) Pandemic Explanation: The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic on March 11, 2020, triggering global travel bans. The deadly Covid-19 virus has rapidly spread to more than 121,000 people in over 114 countries across the world. 132. Who among the following will be inducted in World Golf Hall of Fame as the first member of the Class of 2021? a) Justin Thomas b) Paul Casey c) Gary Woodland d) Tiger Woods Correct Answer: d) Tiger Woods Explanation: The World Golf Hall of Fame would be inducting 82-time PGA TOUR winner Tiger Woods as part of its Class of 2021. 133. Name the person who has Authored the Book ‘Lady, You’re the Boss’. a) Kiran Desai b) Anita Nair c) Apurva Purohit d) Tahira Kashyap Correct Answer: c) Apurva Purohit Explanation: Apurva Purohit the President of the Jagran Group, one of India’s largest multi-media conglomerates launched her 2nd book- ‘Lady, You’re the Boss!’. Her 1st book was, ‘Lady, You’re Not a Man! 134. Who is the first Indian cricketer to play in 150 Ranji Trophy matches? a) b) c) Wassim Jaffer d) Correct Answer: c) Wassim Jaffer 135. The book titled 'Adventures of a Daredevil Democrat', which was recently published, narrates the story of which Former Chief- Minister? a) M Karunanidhi b) Biju Patnaik c) Jyoti Basu d) Achutha Menon Correct Answer: b) Biju Patnaik 136. Name the most-searched women on the Internet in 2020, in the field of Music, based on the data by Google? a) Selena Gomez b) Katy Perry c) Taylor Swift d) Beyonce Correct Answer: c) Taylor Swift Explanation: Music – Singer Taylor Swift, Sports – Tennis player Serena Williams, Comedy – American actress Awkwafina, Novelists – American Novelist Toni Morrison. 137. Ashraf Ghani sworn in as the President for the second time for which of the following countries? A. Third B. First C. Second D. Fourth Correct Answer: C. Second 138. BNP Paribas Open tournament is associated with which sports? A. Badminton B. Hockey

© 2020 Pratiyogita Abhiyan | All Rights Reserved | pratiyogitaabhiyan.in 16 C. Tennis D. Golf Correct Answer: C. Tennis 139. Which of the following cricket team has won their first Ranji Trophy title by defeating Bengal? a) Vidarbha b) Saurashtra c) Mumbai d) Correct Answer: b) Saurashtra 140. The tombs of Taramati and Premamati , which were in news recently, are located in which Indian state/UT? a) New Delhi b) Uttar Pradesh c) Telangana d) Maharashtra Correct Answer: c) Telangana 141. What is the theme of International Women’s Day (8 March) 2020? a) Think equal, build smart, innovate for change b) I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights c) Time is Now: Rural and Urban activists transforming women’s lives d) Roles of Women in addressing climate change Correct Answer: b) I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights 142. Ankita Raina, who was making news recently, is associated with which sports? a) Badminton b) Tennis c) Squash d) Table-Tennis Correct Answer: b) Tennis 143. Name the person who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of IDFC First Bank. a) Amitabh Bachchan b) Amir Khan c) Kareena Kapoor d) Salman Khan Correct Answer: a) Amitabh Bachchan 144. In which of the following place India Post to Launch Free Digital Locker Service? a) New Delhi b) Bangalore c) Hyderabad d) Kolkata Correct Answer: d) Kolkata 145. India has ranked ______as the better-performing countries in the Animal Protection Index (API). a) 2nd` b) 5th c) 8th d) 9th Correct Answer: a) 2nd` 146. Who won 34th National Snooker title? a) Geet Sethi b) Pankaj Advani c) Aditya Mehta d) Lucky Vatnani Correct Answer: b) Pankaj Advani 147. The World Health Organization has officially declared ______the disease caused by the novel coronavirus as a pandemic as it spreads freely in more than 100 countries around the world.

© 2020 Pratiyogita Abhiyan | All Rights Reserved | pratiyogitaabhiyan.in 17 a) COVID-19 b) COVID-17 c) COVID-20 d) COVID-18 Correct Answer: a) COVID-19 Explanation: The World Health Organization has officially declared COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus as a pandemic as it spreads freely in more than 100 countries around the world. 148. Team India will face which team in its first international match that will be played without an audience? a) Australia b) South Africa c) England d) New Zealand Correct Answer: b) South Africa Explanation: The second ODI between India and South Africa to be held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh will be the first international match to be played without an audience. The third ODI to be played in Eden Gardens will also be played in an empty stadium. 149. World Health Organization (WHO) declared Covid-19 as a pandemic. Which disease was previously declared as pandemic by WHO?

a) H1N1 influenza b) HIV c) Swine Flu d) Spanish Flu

Correct Answer: a) H1N1 influenza 150. S. S. Deswal has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of which Indian para- military force? a) Central Reserve Police Force b) Central Industrial Security Force c) National Security Guard d) Border Security Force Correct Answer: d) Border Security Force 151. Name the Indian who has been part of iSportconnect’s ‘Influential Women in Sport’ list for 2020. a) PV Sindhu b) PT Usha c) Nita Ambani d) Preity Zinta Correct Answer: c) Nita Ambani Explanation: Sports business network, iSportconnect released the ‘Influential Women in Sport’ list for 2020, The list has Nita Ambani (only Indian in the list), Serena Williams, Simone Biles, Megan Rapinoe, Ellie Norman, Cathy Engelbert, Fatma Samoura, Mary Davis, Clare Connor, Naomi Osaka. 152. When is World Sleep Day 2020 celebrated across the globe? a) 10th March b) 11th March c) 12th March d) 13th March Correct Answer: d) 13th March 153. What is India's rank in Inclusive Internet Index 2020? a) 40 b) 46 c) 51 d) 60 Correct Answer: India was ranked 46th in the Inclusive Internet Index 2020 released by the Economist Intelligence Unit, while Pakistan is ranked 76th. This list includes 100 countries of the world.

© 2020 Pratiyogita Abhiyan | All Rights Reserved | pratiyogitaabhiyan.in 18 154. India got which rank in the Animal Protection Index 2020? a) A b) C c) B d) D Correct Answer: b) C Explanation: India got 'C' ranking in the Animal Protection Index 2020 along with other countries like Spain, New Zealand, France and Mexico. India is the first Asian country to ban the import of cosmetic products that were tested on animals. India had banned the use of cosmetic products on animals in 2013. 155. World Kidney Day is observed on which date? A. March 12 B. March 13 C. March 11 D. March 14 Correct Answer: A. March 12 Explanation: World Kidney Day is observed on 12 March. It is celebrated on the second Thursday of March every year. 156. Sir Creek line is between India and which other country? A. China B. Pakistan C. D. Bangladesh Correct Answer: B. Pakistan Explanation: Sir Creek is a 96-km strip of water disputed between India and Pakistan in the Rann of Kutch marshlands. 157. Which of the following team has won the 6th edition of Indian Super League by defeating Chennayin FC? A. ATK B. Kerala Blasters C. Mumbai City FC D. North-East United Correct Answer: A. ATK Explanation: ATK claimed an unprecedented third Indian Super League (ISL) title triumph with a 3-1 victory over arch-rival Chennaiyin FC in a summit showdown that was played behind closed doors in Margao on 14th March. 158. International Pi (π) day is observed on which date? A. March 13 B. March 12 C. March 14 D. March 15 Correct Answer: C. March 14 Explanation: International Pi (π) day is observed on 14 March. The day was chosen as 3, 1, and 4, which are the first three significant digits of p. Pi is one of the most well-known mathematical constants. It is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. 159. Pragati initiative has been started by which company? A. Google India B. Facebook India C. TCS D. Microsoft Correct Answer: B. Facebook India Explanation: Facebook India called for applications for its CSR initiative, Facebook Pragati. The initiative will incubate and accelerate early-stage women-led non-profits that are working to drive women entrepreneurship and to spread awareness and adoption of technology among women in India.

© 2020 Pratiyogita Abhiyan | All Rights Reserved | pratiyogitaabhiyan.in 19 160. Who has been appointed as the Managing Director of Yes Bank? A. Prashant Kumar B. Sunil Mehta C. Mahesh Krishnamurthy D. Atul Bheda Correct Answer: A. Prashant Kumar Explanation: Government appointed Prashant Kumar as MD & Chief Financial Officer (CEO), Sunil Mehta as Non-Executive Chairman, Mahesh Krishnamurthy & Atul Bheda as non-executive directors of the reconstructed board of Yes Bank. 161. Who sworn in as the first woman President of Greece?বিশ্বের প্রথম মবিলা রাষ্ট্রপবি A. Anna Diamantopoulou B. Maria Efthymiou C. Katerina Sakellaropoulou D. Prokopis Pavlopoulos Correct Answer: C. Katerina Sakellaropoulou Explanation: Greece: Former high court judge Katerina Sakellaropoulou sworn in as the first woman President. 162. When is the World Consumer Rights Day observed? A. 10 March B. 15 March C. 20 March D. 25 March Correct Answer: B. 15 March Explanation: World Consumer Rights Day is observed on 15 March. The consumer movement marks 15 March with World Consumer Rights Day every year. The day aims to raise global awareness about consumer rights and needs. 163. Which of the following team won Ranji Trophy title 2020? A. Railways B. Karnataka C. Mumbai D. Saurashtra Correct Answer: (d) Saurashtra Explanation: Saurashtra won their maiden Ranji Trophy title after earning a 44-run lead in the first innings against Bengal which eventually ended in a draw in the final in Rajkot, Gujarat. 164. Which state government has launched ‘Namaste over Handshake’ campaign to tackle spread of COVID-19? A. Gujarat B. Rajasthan C. Karnataka D. Kerala Correct Answer: C. Karnataka 165. Which state government will construct 33 stadiums in the state under Uttaran scheme? A. Tripura B. Assam C. Sikkim D. Nagaland Correct Answer: B. Assam 166. Who is the author of the book Messiah Modi? A. Jay panda B. Manohar Manoj C. Chitra Banerjee D. Tavleen Singh Correct Answer: D. Tavleen Singh 167. Who won the men's singles title of All England Badminton Championships 2020? A. Hiroyuki Endo B. Yuta Watanabe C. Praveen Jordan D. Viktor Axelsen

© 2020 Pratiyogita Abhiyan | All Rights Reserved | pratiyogitaabhiyan.in 20 Correct Answer: D. Viktor Axelsen Explanation: Viktor Axelsen won the All England title in the men's singles championship. He secured Denmark's first win in the event since Peter Gade's triumph in 1999. 168. Where is the headquarters of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) located? A. Columbia B. Dhaka C. Naypyitaw D. Kathmandu Correct Answer: D. Kathmandu Explanation: The headquarters of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) located in Kathmandu, Nepal. 169. Who was awarded the Moghai Ojah award? A. Dr. Paramananda Majumder B. Dr. Krishna Raj C. Dr. Meerasha D. Dr. Mohammed Rafi Correct Answer: A. Dr. Paramananda Majumder Explanation: Eminent researcher and writer Dr. Paramananda Majumder was presented the 10th Moghai Ojah Award at a function held at the auditorium of Jorhat Science Centre and Planetarium on 15 March. 170. Which state celebrated the traditional harvest festival–Phool Dei–? A) Assam B) Uttarakhand C) Sikkim D) Karnataka Correct Answer: B) Uttarakhand Explanation: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat celebrated the traditional harvest festival–Phool Dei–at his residence with children. 171. Who has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) of the Yes Bank? a) Atul Bheda b) Prashant Kumar c) Sunil Mehta d) Mahesh Krishnamurthy Correct Answer: b) Prashant Kumar 172. Jaydev Unadkat is the captain of which regional cricket team that won its maiden Ranji trophy? a) Bengal Cricket Team b) Saurashtra Cricket Team c) Mumbai Cricket Team d) Karnataka Cricket Team Correct Answer: b) Saurashtra Cricket Team 173. Who has won the ITTF Challenger Plus Oman Open men’s singles title? a) Sathiyan Gnanasekaran b) Harmeet Desai c) Anthony Amalraj d) Sharath Kamal Correct Answer: d) Sharath Kamal 174. Who won the women's singles title of All England Badminton Championships 2020? a) Tai Tzu-Ying b) Yuki Fukushima c) Sayaka Hirota d) Melati Daeva Correct Answer: a) Tai Tzu-Ying 175. Chameli Devi Jain Award is an annual award presented to outstanding performers of which field?

© 2020 Pratiyogita Abhiyan | All Rights Reserved | pratiyogitaabhiyan.in 21 a) Politics b) Sports c) Journalism d) Social Service Correct Answer: c) Journalism Explanation: Indian journalists Arfa Khanum Sherwani, senior editor of the news website ‘The Wire’ and Bengaluru-based freelancer Rohini Mohan jointly won the “Chameli Devi Jain Award 2019” for outstanding Women media persons. 176. The flagship “Ganga Amantran Abhiyan” programme is conducted by which organisation? a) National Mission for Clean Ganga b) Ganga Flood Control Mission c) National Water Development Agency d) Central Water Commission Correct Answer: a) National Mission for Clean Ganga 177. Who has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of Power Finance Corporation (PFC)? A) Suresh Verma B) Ramesh Singh C) Anand Mehta D) Ravinder Singh Dhillon Correct Answer: D) Ravinder Singh Dhillon 178. The Ordnance Factories Day is observed annually on which date? A) March 19 B) March 22 C) March 23 D) March 18 Correct Answer: D) March 18 179. The government of India has declared face masks and hand sanitizers as essential commodities by which of these acts? a) The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 b) The Consumers Protection Act, 2019 c) The Epidemic Act, 1897 d) Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 Correct Answer: a) The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 180. Which state government has removed quota in promotion for SC/ST employees? a) Uttarakhand b) Bihar c) Punjab d) Rajasthan Correct Answer: a) Uttarakhand Explanation: The Uttarakhand government has removed reservation in promotions for SC/ST employees in state government jobs. Apart from this, the state government has also removed the ban on promotions. 181. The Central government has included Konark Sun temple & Statue of Unity in iconic tourism sites list. Where does Konark Sun temple & Statue of Unity located at? a) Bihar, Gujarat b) Haryana, Telangana c) Odisha, Gujarat d) Punjab, Haryana Correct Answer: c) Odisha, Gujarat Explanation: According to the Union Minister of State (Independent) for tourism and culture, Prahlad Singh Patel, the central government has included grand Konark Sun Temple, the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) world heritage site in Odisha & Statue of Unity in Gujarat in the Iconic Tourist Sites list, taking the total number of such places from 17 to 19.

© 2020 Pratiyogita Abhiyan | All Rights Reserved | pratiyogitaabhiyan.in 22 182. Adnan al-Zurfi has been appointed as the Prime Minister of which of the following country? a) Kuwait b) Iraq c) Qatar d) Iran Correct Answer: b) Iraq 183. The President of India nominated former CJI Ranjan Gogoi to Rajya Sabha (RS). Under which article of Indian constitution, the President nominates RS members? a) Article 79 b) Article 81 c) Article 80 d) Article 78 Correct Answer: c) Article 80 184. Name the person who Authored the book ‘My Encounters in Parliament’. a) Hamid Ansari b) D Raja c) Bhalchandra Mungekar d) Sitaram Yechury Correct Answer: c) Bhalchandra Mungekar Explanation: The book titled “My Encounters in Parliament” authored by Bhalchandra Mungekar an Indian economist, former member of Rajya Sabha. 185. Who has written the book “Invincible – A Tribute to Manohar Parrikar”? a) Tarun Vijay b) Anil Baluni c) Mahendra Singh Mahra d) Jairam Ramesh Correct Answer: a) Tarun Vijay 186. Where is the headquarters Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) located? a) New Delhi b) Kolkata c) Mumbai d) Kochi Correct Answer: B. Kolkata Explanation: In 1712, the Dutch Ostend Company's Gun Powder Factory at Ichhapur was established. It came with a new effect on 2 April 1979. It is headquartered at Kolkata, West Bengal. 187. 2020 is to be held in- a) Tokyo b) New Delhi c) Riyadh d) Beijing Correct Answer: c) Riyadh 188. 7th World Cities Summit to be held in- a) India b) America c) Thailand d) Singapore Correct Answer: d) Singapore 189. Global Recycling Day observed every year on- a) 16th March b) 17th March c) 18th March d) 19th March Correct Answer: c) 18th March Explanation: The Global Recycling Foundation announces “Recycling Heroes” as the theme for third Global Recycling Day. 190. Who is the author of the book “The Death of Jesus”? A. Nadine Gordimer B. Paul Auster

© 2020 Pratiyogita Abhiyan | All Rights Reserved | pratiyogitaabhiyan.in 23 C. J M Coetzee D. Graham Swift Correct Answer: C. J M Coetzee 191. Where is the headquarters of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) located? A. Sweden B. Austria C. Italy D. Philippines Correct Answer: D. Philippines 192. When is the Earth Hour observed across the globe annually? A. Last Saturday of March B. March 28 C. Last Sunday of March D. March 29 Correct Answer: A. Last Saturday of March 193. Who among these has won the Best Actor Critics’ Choice Film Awards 2020? A. Varun Dhawan B. Shahid Kapoor C. Tiger Shroff D. Ranveer Singh Correct Answer: D. Ranveer Singh 194. Name the winner of the Hindu Literary Prize for 2019 in Fiction category? A. Aanchal Malhotra B. Perumal Murugan C. Anjum Hasan D. Mirza Waheed Correct Answer: D. Mirza Waheed 195. Who is the winner of Critics’ Choice Film Awards 2020 Best Director? A. Zoya Akhtar B. Farah Khan C. Karan Johar D. Anurag Kashyap Correct Answer: A. Zoya Akhtar 196. What will be the total number of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in India from 1 April 2020? A. 18 B. 27 C. 12 D. 7 Correct Answer: C. 12 197. Where is the headquarter of World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) based? A. Washington DC B. Gland C. London D. Paris Correct Answer: B. Gland 198. ______separates Saudi Arabia from Egypt and Israel. A. Gulf of Aqaba B. Gulf of Suez C. Gulf of Aden D. Gulf of Galilee Correct Answer: A. Gulf of Aqaba 199. When was the Rajasthan state formed? A. 30 March 1949 B. 30 March 1954 C. 30 March 1958 D. 30 March 1963 Correct Answer: A. 30 March 1949 200. How many member countries are there under the International Monetary Fund (IMF)? A. 88 B. 123

© 2020 Pratiyogita Abhiyan | All Rights Reserved | pratiyogitaabhiyan.in 24 C. 142 D. 189 Correct Answer: D. 189 201. Nemai Ghosh who passed away was a wellknown ______A. Mountaineer B. Photographer C. Agriculturist D. Economist Correct Answer: B. Photographer 202. Who is the Chairman of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)? A. K. Sivan B. G. Satheesh Reddy C. Ranjith Agarwal D. P S Chaudhary Correct Answer: B. G. Satheesh Reddy 203. Satish Gujral who passed away recently was a ______. A. medic B. architect C. singer D. athlete Correct Answer: B. architect 204. Name the author of the book titled “Missing in Action: The Prisoners Who Never Came Back”? A. Shwetabh Gangwar B. Chander Suta Dogra C. Sudha Nair D. Rajani Thindiath Correct Answer: B. Chander Suta Dogra 205. Who of the following appointed as CEO of Wallmart India? A. Rajiv Shukla B. Ankita Sahay C. Sameer Agarwal D. GK Mishra Correct Answer: C. Sameer Agarwal 206. Who of the following won the 2020 PEN/Hemingway Award 2020? A. Ankita Mishra B. Ruchika Tomar C. Ananya Bhargava D. Manan Malhotra Correct Answer: B. Ruchika Tomar 207. The Government of India has targeted to eliminate the Tuberculosis (TB) by which year? A. 2025 B. 2023 C. 2022 D. 2030 Correct Answer: A. 2025 208. When was the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) established? A. 1909 B. 1913 C. 1922 D. 1928 Correct Answer: A. 1909 209. When does the Winter Session of the Parliament is held? A. August-December B. September-December C. October-December D. November-December Correct Answer: D. November-December 210. Which is the first supercomputer assembled indigenously in India? A. Param Shivay B. Param Sarabhai

© 2020 Pratiyogita Abhiyan | All Rights Reserved | pratiyogitaabhiyan.in 25 C. Param Shakti D. Param Brahma Correct Answer: A. Param Shivay 211. Name the winner of 2020 Abel Prize? A. Robert Langlands B. Hillel Furstenberg and Gregory Margulis C. Karen Uhlenbeck D. John F. Nash Jr. and Louis Nirenberg Correct Answer: B. Hillel Furstenberg and Gregory Margulis 212. Who is the author of the book ‘Legacy of Learning’? A. Ameya Dangi B. Khushboo Kalyani C. Savita Chhabra D. Shivam Shankar Singh Correct Answer: C. Savita Chhabra 213. Which day is celebrated as the World Tuberculosis (TB) Day globally? A. 23 March B. 24 March C. 22 March D. 21 March Correct Answer: B. 24 March 214. In India, Martyrs Day is observed on 23rd March to commemorate freedom struggle of which of these leaders? A. Lala Lajpat Rai B. Rani Lakshmibai C. Mahatma Gandhi D. Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru Correct Answer: D. Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru 215. When is Shaheed Diwas or Martyrs Day observed every year? A. 22 March B. 21 March C. 23 March D. 20 March Correct Answer: C. 23 March 216. Where is the head quarter of World Meteorological Organization? A. Paris B. Geneva C. Chicago D. Sydney Correct Answer: B. Geneva 217. When is the Bihar Diwas observed? A.20 March B. 21 March C. 22 March D. 23 March Correct Answer: C. 22 March 218. What is the rank of India in the list of United Nations’ World Happiness Report for 2020? A. 132 B. 144 C. 156 D. 128 Correct Answer: B. 144 219. Who is the author of the book ‘Messiah Modi: A Tale of Great Expectations’? A. Swati Chaturvedi B. Madhu Kishwar C. Coomi Kapoor D. Tavleen Singh Correct Answer: D. Tavleen Singh

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