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CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – MARCH 2018

1. Which cards Indian Railways has announced that no transaction fees on booking rail tickets? a) Credit card b) Debit card c) Aadhar card d) Ration card Answer b) Debit card. The Indian Railways has announced that Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges won’t be levied on passengers for booking railway tickets through debit cards.

2. Which government ties up with Wikipedia to promote their language? a) Tamilnadu b) Kerala c) d) Maharastra Answer d) Maharastra. In a first, the government has announced a collaboration with online encyclopedia Wikipedia to promote Marathi globally and increase its online usage.

3. Which company CEO has ranked ahead of Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates on Hurun Global Rich List 2018? a) JPMorgan Chase b) GEICO c) Berkshie Hathaway d) Coldwell Banker Answer c) Berkshie Hathaway. Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett has ranked ahead of Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates on Hurun Global Rich List 2018. Buffett retained the second spot with a 31% increase in his wealth and became the second person ever to break through the $100-billion barrier.

4. ranks ______on Hurun rich list with 131 billionaires? a) Third b) Second c) Fourth d) Fifth Answer a) third. India replaced Germany to reclaim the third spot on the Hurun Global Rich List 2018 with 131 billionaires. India added 31 new billionaires over the last year while the combined wealth of the Indian billionaires increased by 49% to $454 billion.

5. How many Language does Amazon music streaming supports? a) 10 b) 11 c) 14 d) 12 Answer d) 12. The music service, which supports 12 Indian languages, will compete with Tencent-backed rival Gaana and Apple’s music service.

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6. Which state inaugurated World’s largest solar park? a) Orissa b) Karnataka c) Tamilnadu d) Andhra Pradesh Answer b) Karnataka. The Karnataka government has inaugurated the first phase of a 2,000 megawatts (MW) solar park in the drought-prone Pavagada region of Tumkur district, about 180km from Bengaluru.

7. Core sector grows at_____ in January 2018? a) 7.1% b) 7.3% c) 6.7% d) 6.8% Answer c) 6.7%. Growth in the country’s core sector accelerated to 6.7% in January, 2018 from 3.4% a year ago thanks to a huge jump in the output of cement and petroleum refinery, and a robust performance by the electricity sector.

8. Which telecom company is being planned to support a mission for first 4G network on moon? a) Airtel b) Vodafone c) Uninor d) BSNL Answer b) Vodafone. The first 4G network on Moon is being planned by telecom company Vodafone to support a mission by PT Scientists in 2019 and it has appointed Nokia as its technology partner.

9. How many champion sector services has approved in Union cabinet? a) 12 b) 14 c) 10 d) 16 Answer a) 12. The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the proposal of the Department of Commerce to give focused attention to 12 identified Champion Services Sectors for promoting their development, and realizing their potential.

10. How many agreements signed between India and Jordan? a) 20 b) 12 c) 14 d) 18 Answer b) 12. After the talks, India and Jordan inked 12 Agreements and MoUs. These include agreement on Defence Co-operation, Visa waiver of Diplomatic & Official Passport holders, Cultural Exchange Programme, Manpower Co-operation agreement, Co-operation in field of Health and Medicine.

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11. Merkel gets ______as Chancellor as part of coalition? a) First term b) Third term c) Fourth term d) Sixth term Answer c) Fourth term. Germany’s Angela Merkel has secured her fourth term as the Chancellor after the Social Democratic party voted in favour of a grand coalition with Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union.

12. Kumari has become Pakistan’s first Hindu Dalit woman Senator after she was elected to the ______? a) Lower House b) Upper House c) Councilor d) General Attorny Answer b) Upper House. Krishna Kumari has become Pakistan’s first Hindu Dalit woman Senator after she was elected to the Upper House. The 39-year-old had contested from a seat reserved for women from the Sindh province representing the Pakistan Peoples Party.

13. First man to run a mile in under 4 minutes dies at _____? a) 89 b) 86 c) 85 d) 88 Answer d) 88. Sir Roger Bannister, the first person to run a mile in under four minutes, has died at the age of 88. His time of three minutes 59.4 seconds, set at Iffley Road sports ground in Oxford on 6 May 1954, stood as a record for just 46 days but his place in athletics history was assured.

14. In Russia, Which agency said that Russia and China have agreed to set up a joint data centre for lunar and deep space projects? a) Roscosmos b) SPUTNIX ltd c) DAURIA Aerospace d) NPO Answer a) Roscosmos. Russia and China have agreed to set up a joint data centre for lunar and deep space projects, Russian space agency Roscosmos said. The Russian agency and China National Space Administration will look into possibilities of providing assistance to each other’s lunar programmes.

15. Under which category India, Russia, Bangladesh signed pact for Rooppur atomic plant? a) Critical b) Non-critical c) Nuclear d) Atomic Answer b) Non-critical. According to Russian atomic energy agency Rosatom, India, Bangladesh and Russia have signed an agreement to allow Indian firms in construction and

3 | P a g e Day Today GK CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – MARCH 2018 installation works in the “non-critical” category for the Rooppur nuclear power plant project in northwest Bangladesh.

16. Indian Navy sailboat ______arrives in Cape Town, South Africa? a) INSV Tarangini b) INSV Kalvari c) INSV Viraat d) INSV Tarini Answer d) INSV Tarini. An all-women crew leading the Indian Navy Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini has docked at a port in Cape Town in South Africa, during the last phase of its maiden voyage to circumnavigate the globe.

17. Using which telescope, NASA's astronomers have found evidence of water in the atmosphere of a Saturn-mass exoplanet some 700 light-years away? a) MOST telescope b) James Webb space telescope c) Hubble and Spitzer space telescope d) Kepler telescope Answer c) Hubble space telescope. Using NASA’s Hubble and Spitzer space telescopes, astronomers have found evidence of water in the atmosphere of a Saturn-mass exoplanet some 700 light-years away.

18. The Indian duo of Pankaj Advani and ______staged a remarkable recovery to defeat Pakistan in the final of the inaugural IBSF Snooker Team World Cup? a) Manan Chandra b) Subhash Agarwal c) Brijesh Damani d) chandra hiriee Answer a) Manan Chandra. The Indian duo of Pankaj Advani and Manan Chandra staged a remarkable recovery to defeat Pakistan in the final of the inaugural IBSF Snooker Team World Cup. After being 0-2 down in the best-of-five final played last last night, India found themselves in a deeper hole at 0-30 down in the third frame.

19. Under Which freestyle category Navjot Kaur clinches gold in the Asian Wrestling? a) 69kg b) 62kg c) 65kg d) 63kg Answer c) 65kg. Ace wrestler Navjot Kaur scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to win a gold in the Senior Asian Championships as she clinched the yellow metal in the 65kg freestyle category in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

20. Earlier in January, Saudi Arabia allowed its women, for the first time, to spectate at a ______? a) Cricket Match b) Olympics c) Basket Ball

4 | P a g e Day Today GK CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – MARCH 2018 d) Football Answer d) Football. For the first time in the nation’s history, Saudi Arabia’s women participated in an all-female marathon. The three-km-long marathon, held in the eastern province of al-Ahsa, reportedly saw participation from 1,500 women across several categories. Earlier in January, Saudi Arabia allowed its women, for the first time, to spectate at a football match.

21. After how many years, Taliban has accepted Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani’s offer to join a peace dialogue in order to end a war? a) 12yr b) 14yr c) 16yr d) 18yr Answer c) 16yr. The Taliban has accepted Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani’s offer to join a peace dialogue in order to end the over 16-year-long war, officials said. However, the militant group set pre-conditions such as securing employment on the Turkmenistan- Afghanistan-Pakistan-India gas pipeline project.

22. Who is the best actor in 90th Academy Awards (Oscars 2018)? a) Sam Rockwell b) Ashraf Ghani c) Anderson d) Gary Oldman Answer d) Gary Oldman. Gary Oldman for “Darkest Hour”.

23. Which Foreign Language Film awarded in 90th Academy Awards (Oscars 2018)? a) Call Me by Your Name b) A Fantastic Woman c) The Shape of Water d) Darkest Hour Answer b) A Fantastic Woman

24. Ama Gaon, Ama Vikas means? a) Our village, Our development b) Our culture, Our Tradition c) Our culture, Our duty d) Our country, Our duty Answer a) Our village, Our development. In a new initiative, Chief Minister has launched the ‘Ama Gaon, Ama Bikas’ (Our village, Our development) programme from the State Secretariat to reach out to people in rural areas and involve them in the development process.

25. Who was the first Test batsman to score 10,000 runs? a) b) c) Ajay Jadeja

5 | P a g e Day Today GK CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – MARCH 2018 d) Ravi shastri Answer b) Sunil Gavaskar. Gavaskar was the first Test batsman to score 10,000 runs.

26. In which chocolate brand has announced that it has appointed Indian cricketer MS Dhoni as brand ambassador? a) Nestle b) Cadbury c) Hershey d) Mars Answer d) Mars. Chocolate maker Mars Wrigley Confectionery has announced that it has appointed Indian cricketer MS Dhoni as brand ambassador of popular chocolate Snickers.

27. Vishwanathan Anand recenlty wins? a) International Master b) FIDE Master c) Tal Memorial Rapid d) USCF Answer c) Tal Memorial Rapid. World rapid champion continued his fine run in the faster version of the game and annexed the Tal Memorial rapid chess title here after an easy final round draw against Boris Gelfand of Israel.

28. Who won a gold medal in the women’s 10m Air Pistol at the ISSF World Cup? a) Manu Bhaker b) Yashaswini Singh c) Smriti Yadav d) Rosini Mitharval Answer a) Manu Bhaker. World rapid champion Viswanathan Anand continued his fine run in the faster version of the game and annexed the Tal Memorial rapid chess title here after an easy final round draw against Boris Gelfand of Israel.

29. Who Indian-origin British man won bravery award in Birmingham man? a) John Steffin b) Harry Athwal c) Christopher d) Rigil Gilbert Answer b) Harry Athwal. Harry Athwal, a project manager from Great Barr area of north- west Birmingham, was in Spain on holiday with a group of friends and family, including his sister Kinde Dehr, when a terrorist drove a van into pedestrians on Barcelonas famous Las Ramblas tourist spot, killing 13 people and injuring hundreds.He ran to help seven-year-old Julian Alessandro Cadman, who was among those hit, and defied police orders to evacuate the area to keep holding on to him until the emergency services arrived.

30. Which song awarded in 90th Academy Awards (Oscars 2018)? a) Remember Me b) Call Me by Your Name c) Get Out

6 | P a g e Day Today GK CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – MARCH 2018 d) Love me like you do Answer a) Remember Me. “Remember Me” from “Coco”

31. Which State become 1st to set net-neutrality rules in US? a) California b) Texas c) Florida d) Washington Answer d) Washington. Washington became the first state to set up its own net-neutrality requirements after U.S. regulators repealed Obama-era rules that banned internet providers from blocking content or interfering with online traffic.

32. Who has been named the new chief minister of ? a) Naveen PAtnaik b) Manik Sarkar c) d) Answer c) Biplab Kumar Deb. The BJP’s Biplab Kumar Deb has been named the new chief minister of Tripura. Deb was unanimously elected leader of the BJP legislature party in the state, and will stake claim to form government in Tripura before Governor Tathagata Roy. In Assembly election results, the BJP routed the CPM, which had been in power in Tripura for as long as 25 years.

33. Which Union Minister inaugurates FICCI Frames 2018? a) Suresh Prabhu b) c) d) Answer b) Smriti Irani. Union Information and Broadcasting and Textiles Minister Smriti Zubin Irani inaugurated FICCI Frames 2018,with the theme ‘Creative Future: Coronation of Digital Consumer’, in . The inauguration was followed by a conversation between Irani and Karan Johar, Filmmaker and Chief Mentor, FICCI.

34. Name the Indian-origin officer, who has been appointed as new Chief of Scotland Yard’s Counter-terrorism Unit? a) Smriti Gupta b) Divya Naidu c) Neil Basu d) Chandra Kumari Answer c) Neil Basu. Senior Indian-origin Scotland Yard officer Neil Basu has been appointed as the counter-terrorism chief. Basu, currently the Metropolitan Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner, will be promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner for Specialist Operations.

35. After Mirai and Reaper, cybersecurity agencies have detected a new malware called ______? a) Saposhi

7 | P a g e Day Today GK CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – MARCH 2018 b) Bugat c) Carperb d) Shylock Answer a) Saposhi. A new threat looms large on the horizon of cyberspace. After Mirai and Reaper, cybersecurity agencies have detected a new malware called Saposhi, which is capable of taking over electronic devices and turning them into ‘bots’, which can be then used for any purpose, including a Distributed Denial Of Service attack which, with enough firepower, can cripple entire industries.

36. What type of India’s first travel service is launched in Bengaluru? a) Helicopter b) Helimophet c) Helicam d) Helitaxi Answer d) Helitaxi. IT capital Bengaluru became the first city in the country – mimicking Sao Paulo in Brazil – to have a HeliTaxi when a privately owned helicopter service took to the skies, delivering its first three passengers to Kempegowda International Airport from Electronic City in 15 minutes, which otherwise would have taken nearly two hours by road. Bookings can be made by downloading the Thumby mobile app (Heli Taxii) where seats can be booked online.

37. Which Country overtakes Saudi Arabia as India’s biggest Oil Supplier? a) Iran b) Iraq c) Omen d) Muscat Answer b) Iraq. Iraq has overtaken Saudi Arabia by a wide margin to become India’s top crude oil supplier, meeting more than a fifth of the country’s oil needs in the current financial year.

38. Nargis Rabadi also known as Shammi, who passed away recently, was associated with which of the following fields? a) Cinema b) Journalism c) Economy d) Politics Answer a) Cinema. Veteran actor Shammi, who acted in over 200 films and some popular television serials and was known for her impeccable comic timing, died today after a prolonged illness. She was 89.

39. Recently Paytm Launches , ‘Paytm for ______’ mobile app for TN? a) Traveller b) Engineers c) Business d) Rural peoples Answer c) Business. The ‘Paytm for Business’ app, available on Android Play Store, for merchants and business partners who accept Paytm at their offline stores in the state. The

8 | P a g e Day Today GK CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – MARCH 2018 new mobile application allows Paytm’s three lakh strong merchant base in Tamil Nadu to make payments instantly, navigate past collections and track settlements made to their bank accounts.

40. Which Products that Indian Railways plans provision of cheap rate at 8,000 stations? a) Pad b) Medicine c) Food d) Grocery Answer a) Pad. Union Railway Minister said he wants to run a campaign, ensuring that all women are provided with the benefit of bio-degradable sanitary pads in rural areas. The Railway Minister also said that he was exploring the possibility of facilitating manufacturing units for cheap and bio-degradable sanitary pads at 8,000 railway stations of the country.

41. Which country's former coach has been appointed as the new chief coach of the Pakistan men’s hockey team? a) Pakistan b) India c) Nepal d) Bangladesh Answer b) India

42. Who is the second Richest man in India? a) Jeff Bezos b) c) d) Shiv Nadar Answer c) Azim Premji

43. Dearness Allowance hiked to ______for central govt employees? a) 7% b) 5% c) 6% d) 4% Answer a) 7%

44. World’s 1st Monopoly hotel to open in Malaysia in _____? a) 2018 b) 2020 c) 2019 d) 2021 Answer c) 2019

45. and Mumbai airports has become Asia’s ______busiest airport? a) Fourth b) Fifth

9 | P a g e Day Today GK CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – MARCH 2018 c) sixth d) Seventh Answer d) Seventh

46. For which users ,Sukhad Yatra mobile application has been prepared? a) Airport b) Highway c) Railway d) CBI Answer b) Highway

47. The agreement between Indian gas utility major GAIL India and US-based Cheniere Energy’s Sabine Pass liquefaction facility in Louisiana has been signed for how many years? a) Ten b) Twenty c) Thirty d) Fourty Answer b) Twenty

48. Who is the Union Minister for Human Resources and Development? a) Prakash Javadekar b) Dilip Shanghvi c) Arun Yadav d) Jadav Kumar Answer a) Prakash Javadekar

49. Which Union Minister launches #YesIBleed menstrual hygiene campaign? a) Smriti Irani b) Prakash jadav c) Ashwini Kumar Choubey d) Ajay kumar Answer c) Ashwini Kumar Choubey

50. India is all set to become the ______member of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)? a) 67th b) 69th c) 68th d) 63rd Answer b) 69th

51. Which Union Minister launched 100% biodegradable sanitary napkins ‘Suvidha’? a) Devandra Fadnavis b) Anand kumar c) Smrithi Irani d)

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Answer b) Anand kumar. Union Minister launched 100% biodegradable sanitary napkins ‘Suvidha’, costing ₹2.50 per pad, on the occasion of International Women’s Day. The napkins will be available at Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana stores from May 28.

52. Who announced the ‘Mukhyamantri Mahila Kosh’ scheme? a) Siddramaiah b) Patnaik c) Pinnarayi Vijayan d) Answer d) Shivraj Singh Chouhan. On the International Women’s Day, CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the ‘Mukhyamantri Mahila Kosh’ scheme aimed at providing pension to unmarried women aged over 50 years.

53. In which country, over 5 million women observed a mass strike to protest pay inequality and highlight continued discrimination and gender violence? a) Portugal b) Spain c) Mexico d) Argentina Answer b) Spain. Over 5 million women across Spain observed a mass strike to protest pay inequality and highlight continued discrimination and gender violence.

54. Who is the Cheif Minister of Nagaland? a) b) Yangmasho shaiza c) Rishang Keishiang d) Okram singh Answer a) Neiphiu Rio. People’s Democratic Alliance, PDA leader Neiphiu Rio has been sworn in as the Nagaland’s Chief Minister.

55. Under which Scheme, the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi launched the National Nutrition Mission and Pan India? a) Janani Suraksha Yojana b) Ratriya Krishi Vikas Yojana c) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao d) Sarkari Yojana Answer c) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi launched the National Nutrition Mission and Pan India Expansion of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) covering all 640 districts of the Country at a mega event held at Jhunjhunu in .

56. What type of drugs that Cabinet approves an agreement between India and France? a) Opioids b) Narcotic c) Cannabis d) Inhalants

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Answer b) Narcotic. The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved an Agreement between India and France on the Prevention of the Illicit Consumption and Reduction of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs.

57. Balkrishna Doshi wins Pritzker Prize in the field of ______? a) Journalism b) Philosophy c) Architect d) Medical Answer c) Architect. Balkrishna Doshi, the legendary Indian architect who designs not just buildings but institutions, is being honored with the Pritzker Architecture Prize, the Nobel equivalent for the field.

58. In which countries trade tie-up , India hits record $84.4 billion in 2017? a) Japan b) Us c) Nepal d) China Answer d) China. The India-China bilateral trade has reached $84.44 billion last year, a historic high, notwithstanding bilateral tensions over a host of issues, including the Doklam standoff.

59. Which country appointed Indian-origin steel tycoon Sanjeev Gupta as a Skills Ambassador? a) UK b) Australia c) New Zealand d) Germany Answer a) UK. Indian-origin steel tycoon Sanjeev Gupta has been appointed by Britain’s Prince Charles as an official ambassador for the Industrial Cadets programme designed to nurture manufacturing skills.

60. Which of the following Airlines that CCI imposes Rs. 54 crore fine on 3 airlines for unfair business practices? a) Indigo, Jetlite and Air India b) GoAir, Air India Express and Air India Limited c) Air Asia Indai, AIr Costa and Vistara d) Jet Airways, InterGlobe Aviation and SpiceJet Answer d) Jet Airways, InterGlobe Aviation and SpiceJet. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a total fine of more than Rs54 crore on Jet Airways, InterGlobe Aviation and SpiceJet for unfair business practices with respect to fixing fuel surcharge on cargo transport.

61. Passenger plane lands in ______for the first time ever. a) Nagaland b) Meghalaya c) Sikkim

12 | P a g e Day Today GK CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – MARCH 2018 d) Darjeeling Answer c) Sikkim. A 78-seater SpiceJet plane became the first-ever commercial flight to land on Sikkim’s soil. The SpiceJet Bombardier Q400 plane took off from Kolkata at 10.30 am and successfully landed at Pakyong Airport, 32 km away from Sikkim’s capital Gangtok, at 11.45 am.

62. Which Minister gets additional charge of Civil Aviation. a) b) Smriti Irani c) Arun Jaitley d) Suresh Prabhu Answer d) Suresh Prabhu. Commerce and Industries minister Suresh Prabhu has been given additional charge of the Civil Aviation Ministry, a day after the resignation of TDP’s Ashok Gajapathi Raju was accepted by President Ram Nath Kovind.

63. Which state Archer won gold medal in Asia cup? a) b) c) Bihar d) Odisha Answer a) Jharkhand. Gora Ho, a teenager from the tribal belt of Jharkhand, won the team recurve event gold at Asia Cup Archery Stage 1.

64. Among which country with India, for the first time declared a part of their common border as a ‘crime-free zone’? a) Nepal b) Bhutan c) Bangladesh d) Pakistan Answer c) Bangladesh. India and Bangladesh have for the first time declared a part of their common border as a ‘crime-free zone’.

65. RBI slaps ₹5 cr fine on ______Bank over KYC norms. a) Punjab National Bank b) Airtel Payments Bank c) HDFC Bank d) IDFC Bank Answer b) Airtel Payments Bank. The RBI has imposed a penalty of ₹5 crore on Airtel Payments Bank for breaching Know Your Customer (KYC) norms. The fine was imposed after the RBI found it guilty of opening payments bank accounts of subscribers without their consent.

66. Who is the first Brand Ambassador for Uber India? a) Rohit Sharma b) Suresh Raina c) Ravichandra Ashwin d) Virat Kohli

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Answer d) Virat Kohli. Popular ridesharing app Uber has announced the appointment of Indian skipper Virat Kohli as its first brand ambassador in India, thus embarking on a first-of- its-kind initiative across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.

67. Which Government in India launches India’s 1st state-led incubator for women? a) Karnataka b) Tamilnadu c) Kerala d) Telangana Answer d) Telangana. Three months after announcing an incubation center exclusively for women, Government of Telangana launched Women Entrepreneurship Hub (WE- Hub) in Hyderabad.

68. Which country researchers have created the world’s first rechargeable proton battery, which uses carbon and water instead of lithium? a) Australia b) India c) Japan d) China Answer a) Australia. In a move towards environment-friendly energy storage, Australia- based researchers have created the world’s first rechargeable proton battery, which uses carbon and water instead of lithium.

69. Which type of disease researchers won ₹8 crore Brain Prize? a) Parkinson b) Dementia c) Alzheimer d) Stroke Answer c) Alzheimer. European researchers Bart De Strooper, Michel Goedert, Christian Haass, and John Hardy have been jointly awarded the Brain Prize “for their groundbreaking research on the genetic and molecular basis of Alzheimer’s disease”.

70. Under which scheme, Government launches 100% Oxo-biodegradable Sanitary Napkin? a) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana b) Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana Kendras c) Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana d) Atal pension Yojana Answer b) Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana Kendras. he government of India has launched biodegradable sanitary napkins, priced at Rs 2.50 per pad, on the eve of International Women’s Day, which will be available at Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana Kendras.

71. Which Country unfurls ‘world’s biggest flag’ stretching 200 km? a) Peru b) Argentina c) Bolivia

14 | P a g e Day Today GK CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – MARCH 2018 d) Chile Answer c) Bolivia. Bolivia claimed to have unfurled the world’s biggest flag that stretched nearly 200 kilometres.

72.In which game event, Akhil Sheoran bags 4th gold medal for India at World Cup? a) Shooting b) Swimming c) Chess d) Athletics Answer a) Shooting. India’s 22-year-old shooter Akhil Sheoran won the country’s fourth gold medal at the ISSF Shooting World Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico.

73. Which city observes Less Traffic Day to combat pollution? a) Chennai b) Hyderabad c) Mysore d) Answer d) Bangalore. Bengaluru has observed the second edition of Less Traffic Day, a campaign launched in February 2018 to reduce air pollution and traffic congestion in the city.

74. Who receives ‘Godavari Gaurav’ award? a) Zarina Wahab b) Amol Palekar c) Vidya Sinh d) Utpal Dutt Answer b) Amol Palekar. Noted actor Amol Palekar was honoured with the ‘Godavari Gaurav’ award. The 73-year-old actor, known for his performance in films like “Gol Maal” , “Choti Si Baat”, “Chitchor” among others, was presented with the award, which has been instituted by city-based ‘Kusumagraj Prathishthan’.

75. Which state passes bill for death penalty for child rape of girls below 12? a) Uttar Pradesh b) c) Rajasthan d) Madhya Pradesh Answer c) Rajasthan. Rajasthan Passes Bill For Death Penalty For Rape Of Girls Up To 12 Years. Those convicted of raping girls under 12 years of age or below will be given death sentence, proposed a bill that was unanimously passed in the Rajasthan Assembly on Friday.

76. Which State have their first state flag? a) Tamil Nadu b) Jammu Kashmir c) Kerala d) Uttar Pradesh Answer b) Jammu Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India 'permitted' to fly its own 'state' flag along with the national flag.

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77. Who launches plan for cheaper TB drugs? a) FDA b) UNICEF c) WHO d) UNO Answer c) WHO. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has invited pharmaceutical companies around the world to submit proposals to manufacture affordable versions of newer medicines for treatment of drug resistant tuberculosis.

78. In which field, Sultan Azlan Shah Cup is associated with? a) Cricket b) Kabbadi c) Hockey d) Wrestling Answer c) Hockey. The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup is an annual international men’s field hockey tournament held in Malaysia. Australia outplayed England 2-1 in the final to lift the 27th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia.

79. In which country with India exchanged 14 agreements? a) Spain b) France c) Italy d) Germany Answer b) France. India and France sign 14 pacts in various fields including solar energy, climate change and defence.

80. Which state government approves state flag proposal? a) Karnataka b) Andhra Pradesh c) Orissa d) Kerala Answer a) Karnatka. The government has unveiled the State flag (nada dhwaja) for Karnataka. If approved by the Centre, Karnataka will be the second State to have a flag after Jammu and Kashmir.

81. Which Tamil actor will be getting a first statue at the popular wax museum? a) Sarath Kumar b) Sathya Raj c) Kamal Hasan d) Answer b) Sathya Raj. Sathyaraj is said to be the first Tamil actor, who will be getting a statue at the popular wax museum. The statue will reportedly be in the form of his character ‘Kattappa’.

82. India, France pledge to build world’s largest ______. a) Nuclear Plant b) Solar Plant

16 | P a g e Day Today GK CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – MARCH 2018 c) Nutrition Industry d) Pharmacy Industry Answer a) Nuclear Plant. PM Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to begin work on “the largest nuclear power plant in the world” in India by this year.

83. Railways stops online booking of ______from March 1. a) E-tickets b) I-tickets c) Both E and I tickets d) None of these Answer b) I-tickets. The Railways has withdrawn the sale of i-Tickets through its IRCTC website reportedly from March 1.

84. Govt approves ______’s plan to get a garment university. a) Hyderabad b) Chennai c) Mumbai d) Bangalore Answer d) Bangalore. A garment university will be established in Bengaluru’s Bommanahalli and the Union Textile Ministry has approved a proposal for the same.

85. Founder of French luxury label ______passes away aged 91. a) Edith Head b) Audrey Hepburn c) Givenchy d) Jacques Fath Answer c) Givenchy. French fashion designer Hubert Taffin de Givenchy, the founder of the luxury fashion label Givenchy, has passed away at the age of 91.

86. Saudi Arabia sets up department to probe ______cases. a) Corruption b) Election c) Terrorism d) Fraud Answer a) Corruption. King Salman has approved a plan to create legal departments, under the authority of the attorney general’s office, specialized in curbing corruption.

87. Ken Dodd signature tune was______. a) Sadness b) Happiness c) Racism d) Spirutuality Answer b) Happiness. His signature tune “Happiness” was released in 1964 and his single “Tears” was the third highest-selling song of the 1960s in Britain, beaten only by two Beatles singles.

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88. Chandigarh to host two-day sports literature festival in the name of ______? a) One Act 2018 b) Literature 2018 c) Play Write 2018 d) None of these Answer c) Play Write 2018. Chandigarh is set to host a two-day sports literature festival, a first of its kind in the northern region, on March 17 and 18. The ‘Play Write 2018’ will bring together sports personalities who have either written books or have been the subject of one of more books themselves.

89. PM Modi, French President launch Solar Plant at______. a) Mughalsarai b) Vindhyachal c) Allahabad d) Mirzapur Answer d) Mirzapur. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday inaugurated 101 megawatt solar power plant at Dadar Kala village in Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh.

90. Colombia votes with FARC as political party for the first time. a) Democratic Center b) FARC c) Social Party of National Unity d) Radical Change Party Answer b) FARC.Polls have closed in Colombia’s congressional elections that saw former members of the Farc guerilla group take part for the first time.

91. Which analytics-based sporting platform has appointed Anand as brand ambassador? a) Altiscale Data Sport b) Run Adam Sports c) RecoSense sport platform d) Sports Mechons Answer b) Run Adam Sports. Run Adam, an analytics-based sporting platform, has roped in five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand as part of its sports experts board and also as brand ambassador.

92. Who is relected as Nepal president? a) Madan Bhandari b) Khadga Prasad Oli c) Bidya Devi Bhandari d) Onsari Gharti Magar Answer c) Bidya Devi Bhandari. Nepal’s first woman president Bidya Devi Bhandari has been re-elected for a second term in office with an overwhelming majority.

93. RBI stops issuance of LoUs for trade credits after ______? a) PNB Fraud b) Tax Fraud

18 | P a g e Day Today GK CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – MARCH 2018 c) Crypto Fraud d) Money Laundering Answer a) PNB Fraud. RBI stops issuance of LoUs for trade credits after PNB fraud. The RBI has discontinued the issuance of Letters of Undertaking (LoUs) and Letters of Comfort (LoCs) for import trade credits.

94. Who has appointed CIA’s first female Director? a) Mike Pompeo b) Avril Haines c) Gilbert justin d) Gina Haspel Answer d) Gina Haspel. US President Donald Trump has appointed Gina Haspel as the intelligence agency CIA’s first female Director after appointing outgoing Director Mike Pompeo as the Secretary of State.

95. Who extends Aadhaar linking deadline for mobile, bank account? a) High Court b) Upper house c) Lower house d) Supreme Court Answer d) Supreme Court. In a major relief to those who still haven’t linked their Aadhaar cards with bank accounts and mobile numbers, the Supreme Court on Tuesday extended the deadline from March 31 indefinitely till the final judgement in the controversial case.

96. India’s tallest National Flag unfurled in ______? a) Karnataka b) Andhra Pradesh c) Tamil Nadu d) Maharastra Answer a) Karnataka. India’s tallest National Flag was unfurled in Karnataka’s in the presence of several schoolchildren and political leaders.

97. ______was India’s largest arm supplier. a) China b) Russia c) Japan d) Iran Answer b) Russia. Russia was India’s largest supplier, accounting for 62% of the imports.

98. President Kovind inaugurates World Hindi Secretariat building in ______? a) Maldives b) Seychelles c) Mauritius d) Madagascar Answer c) Mauritius. President Ram Nath Kovind has inaugurated the World Hindi Secretariat building in Mauritius on the third day of his visit to the country.

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99. President Ram Nath Kovind will become the first Indian President to visit ______? a) Comoros b) France c) Malawi d) Madagascar Answer d) Madagascar. He will leave for Madagascar for the final leg of his two-nation state visit. He will become the first Indian President to visit Madagascar.

100. Assam govt proposes insurance scheme for ______? a) Journalists b) Writer c) Author d) Politician Answer a) Journalists.Assam Government has proposed an insurance scheme for journalists and their families in the budget for 2018-19.

101. After Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, Which state has become the third state that approves death penalty for raping kids aged below 12? a) UttarPradesh b) Punjab c) d) Karnataka Answer c) Haryana. After Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, Haryana has become the third state where the assembly has approved the provision of capital punishment for such sexual offenders.

102. What is the theme for World Consumer Rights Day 2018 ? a) Making digital marketplaces fairer b) Making digital marketplaces easier c) Making digital marketplaces simple d) Making digital marketplaces effortless Answer a) Making digital marketplaces fairer. Consumers International has announced that the theme for World Consumer Rights Day 2018 is ‘Making digital marketplaces fairer.

103. India’s ______growth to rise to 7.3% next fiscal and further to 7.5% in 2019-20. a) Tax b) Inflation c) Innovation d) Economic Answer d) Economic. Rating agency Fitch has projected India’s economic growth to rise to 7.3% next fiscal and further to 7.5% in 2019-20.

104. Among the following cities, which city named among world’s 8th cheapest cities in the world? a) Bengaluru b) chennai c) hyderabad

20 | P a g e Day Today GK CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – MARCH 2018 d) New Delhi Answer b) chennai. Chennai has been ranked as the 8th cheapest city in the world in Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2018 Cost of Living Index.

105. Which country has been named the happiest country, according to the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network’s 2018 World Happiness Report? a) Scotland b) Norway c) Finland d) Sweden Answer c) Finland. Finland has been named the happiest country, according to the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network’s 2018 World Happiness Report.

106. Which country has been second highest GST rate in the world? a) India b) Japan c) USA d) China Answer a) India. India’s GST rate second highest in the world: World Bank

107. Which Bank blocks use of its cards for cryptocurrency trading? a) PNB b) Kodak Mahindra Bank c) HDFC d) IDFC Answer c) HDFC. Private sector lender HDFC Bank has barred the use of its credit, debit and prepaid cards to buy or trade in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.

108. Who has been new ad campaign as a brand ambassador for Yatra? a) Ranveer Singh b) Shah Rukh Khan c) Murali Vijay d) Ranbir Kapoor Answer d) Ranbir Kapoor.Online travel portal Yatra has launched a new campaign featuring its brand ambassador, Bollywood superstar, Ranbir Kapoor.

109. Amazon launches its first-ever debit card in ______? a) Brazil b) Mexico c) Cuba d) Canada Answer b) Mexico.E-commerce major Amazon has launched its first-ever debit card called ‘Amazon Rechargeable’ in Mexico.

110. Among Indian cities, which city has the fastest fixed broadband speed? a) New Delhi b) hyderabad

21 | P a g e Day Today GK CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – MARCH 2018 c) Chennai d) Kolkata Answer c) Chennai. Among Indian cities, Chennai has the fastest fixed broadband speed at over 32.67 Mbps, which is 57.7% faster than India’s average speed.

111. ______is must for new bank account, tatkal passport? a) Aadhaar b) PAN c) Ration Card d) Voter ID Answer a) Aadhaar. Aadhaar must for new bank account, tatkal passport: UIDAI

112. Who wins chess title in Reykjavik? a) Pentala Harikrishna b) Baskaran Adhiban c) S. P. Sethuraman d) Anish Giri Answer b) Baskaran Adhiban. India’s Baskaran Adhiban clinched the title in the 33rd Reykjavik Open with an impressive performance that saw him win five of the nine games.

113. Who is Wisden India Almanack’s Cricketer of the Year? a) Cheteshwar Pujara b) Murali Vijay c) Ajinkya Rahane d) KL Rahul Answer d) KL Rahul. KL Rahul is the ‘Cricketer of the Year’ in the sixth edition of Wisden India Almanack. The Almanack pays a tribute to India’s women cricketers, with a wonderful cover picture of celebration at the World Cup.

114. Who inaugurates Asia-Pacific Regional Conference of IACP? a) Arun Jaitley b) c) d) Sushma Swaraj Answer c) Rajnath Singh. Home Minister Rajnath Singh has inaugurated the two-day Asia- Pacific Regional Conference of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, IACP in New Delhi.

115. Among the following US states, which states become first US state to use nitrogen gas for executions? a) Texas b) Missouri c) Oklahoma d) Ohio Answer c) Oklahoma. Oklahoma plans to start using nitrogen gas for executions. This would be the first such method of capital punishment in the United States.

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116. Which country develops artificial heart with rocket technology? a) Japan b) China c) Indonesia d) India Answer b) China. Chinese scientists have developed an artificial heart using rocket technology and it is currently undergoing testing after thorough experiments on animals.

117. What is the name of India’s first cloned Assamese buffalo? a) Kisen-Gaurav b) Sach-Guru c) Kisen-Mukundh d) Sach-Gaurav Answer d) Sach-Gaurav. Sach-Gaurav: India’s first cloned Assamese buffalo born. A cloned Assamese buffalo male calf was born for the first time, the Central Institute for Research on Buffaloes claimed.

118. LaQshya program launched to improve quality of ______? a) Maternity care b) Prenatal care c) Nursing home care d) Volunteer care Answer a) Maternity care. LaQshya program launched to improve quality of maternity care. The Union Health Ministry recently announced the launch of LaQshya, a programme aimed at improving quality of care in labour room and maternity operation theatre.

119. Nepal gained ODI status with win over ______? a) Papua New Guinea b) Solomon Islands c) Fiji d) Vanuatu Answer a) Papua New Guinea. Nepal gained One-Day International status after beating Papua New Guinea in the ICC World Cup Qualifier tournament.

120. Who became Asian rank 1 in javelin F-53 category? a) Srilatha b) Deepika Bala c) Deepa Malik d) Malika Vinoth Answer c) Deepa Malik. Indian para-athlete Deepa Malik, who top-scored in the discus throw Asia Ranking 53 category and secured second place in the Asian Games combined category event 51/52/53 of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2018, now wishes to refine her discuss throw skills.

121. Which is the first country to use blockchain tech in elections? a) Liberia b) Sierra Leone

23 | P a g e Day Today GK CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – MARCH 2018 c) Guinea d) Gambia Answer b) Sierra Leone. The African nation of Sierra Leone has become the world’s first country to use blockchain technology in elections in a trial aimed at ensuring transparency.

122. Which country will host 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup? a) India b) Poland c) Germany d) Hungary Answer b) Poland. Poland pipped India in the race to host the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup after members of the world governing body’s main decision-making panel – the FIFA Council – voted in favour of the European nation in its meeting in Bogota, Colombia. Poland received nine votes as against India’s five.

123. Who is the President of China? a) Xio Dhabnag b) Pheo Upang c) Mao Zedong d) Xi Jinping Answer d) Xi Jinping. China’s Parliament has unanimously re-elected Xi Jinping as the country’s President after removal of presidential term limits last week.

124. Which south Indian city to conduct two day Global Digital Summit? a) Chennai b) Hyderabad c) Kochi d) Bangalore Answer c) Kochi. In an attempt to place Kerala in the digital world map, the state government will organize its first global digital summit, #FUTURE, in Kochi.

125. Krishi Unnati is Related to? a) Agriculture b) Information Technology c) Medical Science d) Construction Answer a) Agriculture. Doubling the income of farmers by 2022 is another goal that the government is pursuing with gusto. A 3-day Krishi Unnati Mela began in the national capital with the aim of bringing the latest farming technology to the fields.

126. Who is the 1st Chinese leader to take oath on Constitution? a) Jiang Zemin b) Prez Jinping c) Xi Mingze d) Li Keqiang Answer b) Prez Jinping. Chinese President Xi Jinping became the country’s first leader to take oath on the Constitution after he was unanimously re-elected to serve indefinitely.

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127. Chennaiyin FC won the Indian Super League for the second time after defeating ______? a) Hyderabad b) Kochi c) Bengaluru d) Kolkata Answer c) Bengaluru. MS Dhoni, Abhishek Bachchan-owned Chennaiyin FC won the Indian Super League for the second time after defeating Bengaluru FC 3-2 in the final match.

128. Which state produces most biomedical waste in India? a) Uttar Pradesh b) Madhya Pradesh c) Orissa d) Maharastra Answer d) Maharastra. MS Dhoni, Abhishek Bachchan-owned Chennaiyin FC won the Indian Super League for the second time after defeating Bengaluru FC 3-2 in the final match.

129. The first Mumbai Edition of Women of India Organic Festival 2018, theme is______? a) Good for Women; Good for India; Good for You b) Good for Women; Good for Society c) Good for Women; Good for Nation d) Good for Women; Good for Universe; Good for You Answer a) Good for Women; Good for India; Good for You. The first Mumbai Edition of Women of India Organic Festival 2018, organised by Mahila Arthik Vikas Mahamandal, Maharashtra and with the support of Women & Child Development Ministry, Government of India is inaugurated in Mumbai today. This year’s theme of festival is “Good for Women; Good for India; Good for You”.

130. Odisha Government to collaborate with RIMES for ______? a) Safety Management b) Security Management c) Disaster Management d) Infrastructure Management Answer c) Disaster Management. Odisha Government to collaborate with RIMES for disaster management.

131. With which Bank that India inks $120 Million Loan agreement to improve Rail Infrastructure? a) The Centre and the Asian Development Bank b) World Bank c) International Monetary Bank d) European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Answer a) The Centre and the Asian Development Bank. The Centre and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a loan agreement to the tune of USD 120 million for the completion of works for double-tracking and electrification of railway tracks along high- density corridors to improve operational efficiency of Indian railways.

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132. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 105th session of Indian Science Congress (ISC) at ______? a) Mizoram b) c) Assam d) Answer b) Manipur. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 105th Indian Science Congress which will take place till 20 March 2018 at Imphal in Manipur.

133. Which city host the largest international theatre festival for the first time in India? a) Bangalore b) Mumbai c) Jaipur d) Hyderabad Answer c) Jaipur. Jaipur has geared up to grab the limelight as one of the co-hosts of the 8th Theatre Olympics, the largest international theatre festival to be held for the first time in India.

134. Which Government ban use of plastic? a) Assam b) Orissa c) Nagaland d) Maharastra Answer d) Maharastra. The Maharashtra government has taken the decision to ban the use of plastic in two phases, a notification for which will be issued soon.

135. Which country pulled out of WTO meet in India amid diplomatic tension? a) Pakistan b) US c) China d) Japan Answer a) Pakistan. Pakistan will not attend a World Trade Organisation (WTO) meeting to be held in Delhi amid the ongoing diplomatic tension between the two nations.

136. Which state to impose permanent ban on hookah bars? a) Madhya Pradesh b) Punjab c) Maharastra d) Uttar Pradesh Answer b) Punjab. The Punjab Cabinet has decided to amend the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act to impose a permanent ban on hookah bars instead of issuing temporary orders every two months.

137. Which govt seeks separate religion status for Lingayats? a) Tamil Nadu b) Kerala c) Andhra Pradesh

26 | P a g e Day Today GK CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – MARCH 2018 d) Karnataka Answer d) Karnataka. The Karnataka government has accepted the suggestion of an expert panel and sought separate religion status for the Lingayat community.

138. Which city issues own currency amid cash shortage? a) Argentina b) Bolivia c) Brazil d) Venezuela Answer d) Venezuela. The Karnataka government has accepted the suggestion of an expert panel and sought separate religion status for the Lingayat community.

139. Who is the President of Russia? a) Yekaterina Putina b) Dmitry Medvedev c) Vladimir Putin d) Lyudmila Putina Answer c) Vladimir Putin. Vladimir Putin has been elected as the President of Russia for his fourth term with over 76% of the votes, and will now lead the country for another six years.

140. Who became the first Indian to win a T20I with a six off the match’s last ball? a) Dinesh Karthik b) Murali Vijay c) Ashwin d) Vijay Shankar Answer a) Dinesh Karthik. Karthik’s eight-ball innings against Bangladesh featured three sixes and two fours, struck at 362.5 strike rate. Further, Karthik is the first batsman in T20Is to hit a six when at least 5 runs were required to win off the final delivery.

141. Who laid foundation stone for Navi Mumbai International airport? a) C Vidyasagar Rao b) PM Narendra Modi c) CM Devendra Fadnavis d) Nitin Gadkari Answer b) PM Narendra Modi. PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the Navi Mumbai International Airport. Maharashtra Governor C Vidyasagar Rao and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis along with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also attended the ceremony.

142. Which country is defeated by India to win Nidahas Trophy? a) Pakistan b) West Indies c) Bangladesh d) Sri Lanka Answer c) Bangladesh. India defeated Bangladesh by four wickets in the final of the T20I tri- series in Colombo to register their fourth consecutive T20I series victory.

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143. Who became the third Indian batsman to score 7,000 runs in T20 cricket? a) Virat Kohli b) MS Dhoni c) Suresh Raina d) Rohit Sharma Answer d) Rohit Sharma. Indian opener Rohit Sharma has become the third Indian batsman to score 7,000 runs in T20 cricket, achieving the feat during his 56-run knock in the T20I series final against Bangladesh.

144. Who inaugurates Festival of Innovation and Entrepreneurship? a) PM Narendra Modi b) President Ram Nath Kovind c) K. K. Venugopal d) Dipak Misra Answer b) President Ram Nath Kovind. President Ram Nath Kovind has inaugurated a Festival of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and presented the Gandhian Young Technological Innovation awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

145. Two-day ministerial meeting of WTO begins in ______? a) New Delhi b) Mumbai c) Jaipur d) Chennai Answer a) New Delhi. Two-day ministerial meeting of WTO begins in New Delhi. A 2-day informal World Trade Organisation Ministerial meet began in the national capital with the intent to forge cooperation. Representatives from 50 countries are participating in the meet.

146. Which country is the world’s largest producer of sugar? a) India b) Germany c) Brazil d) Ukrain Answer c) Brazil. India is notably the world’s second-largest producer of sugar after Brazil.

147. Which country established the Hellenic Space Organisation? a) Japan b) China c) US d) Greece Answer d) Greece. Greece has established the Hellenic Space Organisation, the country’s first space agency in an effort reportedly aimed at rebuilding the economy.

148. Who is the first Indian MD of Sony India? a) Vishwesh Rao b) Sunil Nayyar c) Sandeep Nayyar

28 | P a g e Day Today GK CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – MARCH 2018 d) Davis Justin Answer b) Sunil Nayyar. Sony India has appointed Sunil Nayyar as its first Indian Managing Director. Nayyar, who currently holds the position of head of retail experience at Sony North America, will replace Kenichiro Hibi from April.

149. Who has been as the world’s best teacher? a) Andria Zafirakou b) Stephy Caron c) Lousia d) Racheal Fauro Answer a) Andria Zafirakou. A London woman named Andria Zafirakou has been named the world’s best teacher and received $1 million (?6.5 crore) in prize money at a Dubai award ceremony.

150. The Delhi government has launched a mobile app called ______with an aim to allow applicants from all parts of the city to showcase their talent? a) Delhi’s Date with Talent b) Delhi’s Date with Democracy c) Delhi’s Date with Avatar d) Delhi’s Date with Cultural Answer b) Delhi’s Date with Democracy. The Delhi government has launched a mobile app called “Delhi’s Date with Democracy” with an aim to allow applicants from all parts of the city to showcase their talent.

151. World’s longest sandstone cave found in ______? a) Arunachal Pradesh b) Tripura c) Meghalaya d) Assam Answer c) Meghalaya. A 24,583-metre-long cave that was discovered in 2016 in Meghalaya has been found to be the world’s longest sandstone cave by the Meghalaya Adventurers’ Association.

152. Kedarnath Singh passes away aged 83, Who is associated to______? a) Poet b) Journalist c) Philosopher d) Actor Answer a) Poet. Hindi poet Kedarnath Singh has passed away at the age of 83 in New Delhi after a prolonged illness.

153. Robertsganj railway station in Uttar Pradesh as ______? a) Renukoot b) Anupara c) Vijayagarh d) Sonbhadra

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Answer d) Sonbhadra. The Union Home Ministry has given its approval to rename Robertsganj railway station in Uttar Pradesh as Sonbhadra.

154. Who won Instagram’s ‘Most Engaged Account’ award? a) Sachin Tendulkar b) Aishwarya Rai c) Salman Khan d) Virat Kohli Answer d) Virat Kohli. Indian captain Virat Kohli’s Instagram account, which has over 19.8 million followers so far, was named the ‘Most Engaged Account’ as part of the 2017 Instagram Awards in India.

155. Who launched mobile app for lost items at airports? a) Border Security Force b) Central Industrial Security Force c) Sashastra Seema Bal d) Indo-Tibetan Border Police Answer b) Central Industrial Security Force. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has launched its lost and found mobile app for passengers at 59 airports across India.

156. Who won Most Followed Account at Instagram India Awards? a) Virat Kohli b) c) Deepika Padukone d) Isha Ambani Answer c) Deepika Padukone. With 22.4 million followers, actress Deepika Padukone won the ‘Most Followed Account’ award at the first ever Instagram Awards held in the country.

157. First India-Japan Workshop on ______inaugurated. a) Disaster Risk Reduction b) Safety Management c) Infrastructure Safety d) Safety Requirement Answer a) Disaster Risk Reduction. NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Dr. Rajiv Kumar inaugurated the First India-Japan Workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction in New Delhi.

158. Who has become ISRO’s first woman scientist to spend 403 days in Antarctica? a) Mangala Mani b) Saradha Kumar c) Shyamala Vinoth d) Anuradha Answer a) Mangala Mani. Fifty-six-year-old Mangala Mani has become ISRO’s first woman scientist to spend 403 days in Antarctica.

159. Government imposes anti-dumping duty on Ofloxacin import from ______? a) Japan b) US

30 | P a g e Day Today GK CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – MARCH 2018 c) Australia d) China Answer d) China. Fifty-six-year-old Mangala Mani has become ISRO’s first woman scientist to spend 403 days in Antarctica.

160. Who released SATH-E Roadmaps? a) Planning Commission b) NITI Aayog c) Reserve Bank of India d) Ministry of Finance Answer b) NITI Aayog. NITI Aayog will release comprehensive roadmaps and detailed timelines for its initiative ‘Sustainable Action for Transforming Human Capital in Education (SATH-E)’ project.

161. Which cities have been rated India’s most liveable cities? a) Chennai and Hydeabad b) Hyderabad and Pune c) Pune and Mumbai d) Pune and Bangalore Answer b) Hyderabad and Pune. Hyderabad and Pune have been rated India’s most liveable cities as they have tied for the 142nd place in Mercer’s global Quality of Living survey.

162. With which India signed double tax agreement recently? a) Singapore b) Taiwan c) Shanghai d) Hong kong Answer d) Hong kong. India and Hong Kong entered into a double taxation avoidance agreement, aiming to facilitate investment flow between both countries and prevent tax evasion.

163. Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik given additional charge as Governor of ______? a) Odisha b) Uttar Pradesh c) Arunachal Pradesh d) Nagaland Answer a) Odisha. After SC Jamir completed his five-year tenure, Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik was given the additional responsibility of Odisha.

164. Who Launched "Just a line" app? a) Amazon b) Microsoft c) Google d) Government of India Answer c) Google. Google has launched an augmented reality (AR) app called Just a Line that lets users draw white lines in the air.

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165. Airbnb inks four MoUs for promotion of tourism in ______? a) North-West India b) North India c) North-East India d) South-West India Answer c) North-East India. Online accommodation platform major Airbnb today said it has signed agreements with North Eastern Council (NEC) and NETDC to boost tourism in the hilly region.

166. Indian Navy hosts bilateral naval exercise with ______in the name of VARUNA? a) Germany b) France c) Canada d) Japan Answer b) France. The Indian Navy and the French Navy have conducted bilateral maritime exercises since May 1993. Since 2001, the exercises have been named VARUNA and there have been fifteen editions of the same till date.

167. Which Union Minister to set up Plastic Park in Deoghar? a) Ananthkumar b) Smrithi Irani c) Suresh Prabhu d) Arun Jeitley Answer a) Ananthkumar. Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananthkumar announced that the Government of India has approved the setting up of a Plastic Park in Deoghar District, Jharkhand.

168. India Post releases special cover on ______.? a) Nikola Tesla b) Isaac Newton Sr c) Albert Einstein d) Stephen Hawking Answer d) Stephen Hawking. India Post has paid tribute to theoretical physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking by issuing a special cover on him.

169. French President launches drive to boost French, ‘______’? a) Language of Equity b) Language of Happiness c) Language of Social d) Language of liberty Answer d) Language of liberty. French president Emmanuel Macron unveiled his plan to boost French, the ‘language of liberty’ around the world.

170. Who is the Myanmar’s first democratically elected President? a) Htin Kyaw b) Aung San Suu Kyi

32 | P a g e Day Today GK CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – MARCH 2018 c) Henry Van Thio d) Thein Sein Answer a) Htin Kyaw. Htin Kyaw, who became Myanmar’s first democratically elected President in 2016, has resigned from the position with immediate effect to take rest from his current duties and responsibilities.

171. Which internet company get approved to test self-driving vehicles in China? a) Tencent b) Baidu c) Sina Corp d) Sogou Answer b) Baidu. China’s capital city Beijing has given approval to the country’s internet major Baidu to test self-driving cars on the streets.

172. In which state, GOI cleared a plan for IAF base close to Pak border ? a) Maharastra b) Rajastan c) Madhya Pradesh d) Answer d) Gujarat. The Government of India has cleared a plan to set up an Indian Air Force (IAF) base close to Gujarat’s Deesa near India’s border with Pakistan.

173. Which country registered a last-over win against Ireland in the World Cup Qualifier to book their place in the 10-team 2019 Cricket World Cup? a) Afghanistan b) Iraq c) Pakistan d) Zimbabwe Answer a) Afghanistan. Afghanistan registered a last-over win against Ireland in the World Cup Qualifier to book their place in the 10-team 2019 Cricket World Cup.

174. Which Year is declared as ‘costliest year on record’ for climate disasters by UN? a) 2004 b) 2015 c) 2017 d) 2010 Answer a) 2017. Severe climate disasters cost countries about $320 billion in 2017, making it the costliest year on record for climate-related events, the United Nations’ weather agency stated.

175. Among the following player, who is the youngest pacer to reached 400 wickets in Test cricket? a) James Anderson b) Stuart Broad c) Alastair Cook d) Steve Smith Answer b) Stuart Broad. England’s 31-year-old Stuart Broad became the youngest pacer to

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176. Elavenil Valarivan won a gold at Junior WC, is associated with ______fields. a) Swimming b) Athletics c) Air Rifle d) Wrestling Answer c) Air Rifle. India’s 18-year-old shooter Elavenil Valarivan set a qualification world record before claiming a gold medal in the 10-metre air rifle women junior event at the ISSF Junior Shooting World Cup in Australia.

177. What is BrahMos? a) Brah William and Moskva b) Brahmaputra and Mosivia c) Brah William and Mosivia d) Brahmaputra and Moskva Answer d) Brahmaputra and Moskva. The BrahMos Aerospace Limited is a joint venture between the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India and the Federal State Unitary Enterprise NPO Mashinostroyenia (NPOM) of Russia under BrahMos Aerospace. The BrahMos missile is named after two rivers, the Brahmaputra and the Moskva.

178. The ‘Aspirational Districts’ to support their transformation in terms of ______. a) healthcare, education and nutrition b) Childcare c) Agriculture d) Laws Answer a) healthcare, education and nutrition. The NITI Aayog and Piramal Foundation entered into a Statement of Intent (SoI) to work closely with the district collectors and key officers of ‘Aspirational Districts’ to support their transformation in terms of healthcare, education and nutrition.

179. The Government of India has decided to declare 2018 as ______. a) National Year of crops b) National Year of Millets c) National Year of pulses d) National Year of peace Answer b) National Year of Millets.The Government of India has decided to declare 2018 as ‘National Year of Millets to boost the cultivation of millets like ragi and jowar on a mission mode to achieve nutritional security.

180. Which Government observed March 23, 2018, the martyrdom day of Shaheed-e- Azam Bhagat Singh, Shaheed Sukhdev and Shaheed Rajguru as ‘Youth Empowerment Day’? a) Uttar Pradesh

34 | P a g e Day Today GK CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – MARCH 2018 b) Bihar c) Maharastra d) Punjab Answer d) Punjab. The Punjab Government observed March 23, 2018, the martyrdom day of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, Shaheed Sukhdev and Shaheed Rajguru as ‘Youth Empowerment Day’.

181. Who has been appointed as CEO of Vodafone-Idea India merged entity? a) Sharma kumar b) Gangadharan c) Balesh Sharma d) Muralidharan Answer c) Balesh Sharma. Vodafone Group and Aditya Birla Group has appointed Balesh Sharma, the current COO of Vodafone India, as the CEO of the merged Idea Cellular and Vodafone India.

182. Kerala government declares ______as official fruit of state. a) Jackfruit b) Mango c) Banana d) Grapes Answer c) Jackfruit. The Kerala government has declared jackfruit as the official fruit of the state.

183. ______will be India’s flag-bearer at Commonwealth Games. a) PV Sindhu b) Hima Das c) Jai Shankar d) Saina Nehwal Answer b) PV Sindhu. India’s Rio Olympics silver medalist shuttler PV Sindhu is set to be the Indian contingent’s flag-bearer at the opening ceremony of the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia.

184. ‘Earth Hour’ to be observed on ______. a) March 25 b) April 25 c) April 24 d) March 24 Answer d) March 24. The World Wildlife Fund for Nature is organising the twelfth annual ‘Earth Hour’ on March 24/2018, from 8:30 to 9:30 PM local time.

185. Which Union Minister elected to Rajya Sabha for 4th consecutive term? a) Smriti Irani b) Suresh Prabhu c) Arun Jaitley d) Nirmala Sitharaman

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Answer c) Arun Jaitley. Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has been elected to the Rajya Sabha for the fourth consecutive term.

186. Who won gold on last shot at World Cup? a) Sherin Vinoth b) Rohini c) Gayathri Kannan d) Manu Bhaker Answer d) Manu Bhaker. India’s 16-year-old shooter Manu Bhaker won a gold on her last shot in the women’s 10-metre air pistol event at the Junior World Cup in Sydney.

187. Kerala CM launches ______app for government services. a) mKeralam b) bKeralam c) tkeralam d) nKeralam Answer a) mKeralam. Kerala Chief Minister on Thursday launched the mKeralam app which will offer government services through a unified interface.

188. India welcomes UN launch of decade of action on ______? a) Food b) Rice c) Water d) Healthcare Answer c) Water. India has welcomed the launch of an ambitious decade for action on water, expressing hope that concerted action by the international community will help in meeting the challenges of ensuring sustainable solutions to the requirement of clean water.

189. World Tuberculosis Day is observed on______? a) March 23 b) March 24 c) March 26 d) March 28 Answer b) March 24. World Tuberculosis Day is observed on March 24 every year to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of tuberculosis (TB) and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic.

190. India’s first sign language dictionary is useful for______? a) Children b) Uneducated People c) Rural People d) Hearing and speech impaired people Answer d) Hearing and speech impaired people. Country’s first-of-its-kind dictionary, which aims to bring uniformity in sign languages used by hearing and speech impaired people across the nation.

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191. Which airport has been received award for ‘Most Improved Airport’? a) Chennai Airport b) Hyderabad Airport c) Bangalore Airport d) Ahmedabad Airport Answer d) Ahmedabad Airport. India’s Rio Olympics silver medalist shuttler PV Sindhu is set to be the Indian contingent’s flag-bearer at the opening ceremony of the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia.

192. Which state assembly has been played National Anthem for first time? a) Tripura Assembly b) Arunachal Pradesh Assembly c) Nagaland Assembly d) Assam Assembly Answer a) Tripura Assembly. The National Anthem was played for the first time in the Tripura Assembly as the newly-elected BJP government convened its first session.

193. Which cricketer has become the fastest-ever bowler to reach 100 wickets in ODI cricket? a) Mohammad Nabi b) Rashid Khan c) Mohammad Shahzad d) Samiullah Shenwari Answer b) Rashid Khan.Afghan spinner Rashid Khan has become the fastest-ever bowler to reach 100 wickets in ODI cricket, achieving the feat in his 44th ODI in the ICC World Cup Qualifier final against Windies.

194. Advani now holds Indian, Asian, World titles in ______. a) Billiards b) Snooker c) Darts d) Table Tennis Answer a) Billiards. Indian billiards player Pankaj Advani beat his training partner B Bhaskar 6-1 in the Asian Billiards Championships’ final to become the reigning Indian, Asian and world champion in billiards for 2017-18.

195. Who won season’s first Grand Prix? a) Lewis Hamilton b) Sebastian Vettel c) Kimi Raikkonen d) Harrison Andrew Answer b) Sebastian Vettel. Ferrari’s German driver Sebastian Vettel won the F1 season’s opening Grand Prix and overall his third Australian Grand Prix title in Melbourne.

196. Who is the new CEO and MD of Tata Power? a) Arun Sathyan b) Aravindh Ramamoorthy

37 | P a g e Day Today GK CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – MARCH 2018 c) Arjun Sinha d) Praveer Sinha Answer d) Praveer Sinha. Tata Power has appointed Praveer Sinha as the firm’s new CEO and MD with effect from May 1.

197. International day of Remembrance of the victims of Transatlantic Slave Trade is observed on______? a) March 24 b) March 28 c) March 25 d) March 29 Answer c) March 25. The International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade was observed globally on 25 March.

198. India’s 2nd mission to the Moon is______? a) Mars Orbiter Mission 2 b) Chandrayaan-2 c) Apollo 11 d) Mars Orbiter Mission Answer b) Chandrayaan-2. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has said the launch of India’s second lunar mission ‘Chandrayaan-2’.

199. Which brand has been ranked as the no 1 innovator brand in India by India Innovation Outlook 2018 ? a) Airtel b) Flipkart c) Oyo d) Reliance Jio Answer d) Reliance Jio.India Innovation Outlook 2018 has identified Reliance Jio as the no 1 innovator brand in India ahead of Airtel, Flipkart, Paytm and Oyo. Google has been identified as the no 1 global innovator brand.

200. Indian, Chinese firms sign______deals worth $2.36 billion. a) Corporate b) Agriculture c) Medical d) Science Answer b) Agriculture. Indian and Chinese companies have signed commercial deals linked to agriculture worth nearly $2.36 billion.

201. Who is appointed as the captain of Rajastan Royals? a) Steve Smith b) Jacob Oram c) Ajinkya Rahane d) Samuel Badree Answer c) Ajinkya Rahane. Steve Smith has stepped down as IPL side Rajasthan Royals’ captain, with Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane being named as the side’s new skipper.

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202. What is the rank of India in globally broadband speed? a) 67th b) 69th c) 68th d) 65th Answer a) 67th. Steve Smith has stepped down as IPL side Rajasthan Royals’ captain, with Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane being named as the side’s new skipper.

203. Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden is situated in? a) Jaipur b) Dispur c) Simla d) Srinagar Answer d) Srinagar. Srinagar’s Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Asia’s largest tulip garden.

204. Anish Bhanwala won a gold medal at the ISSF Junior World Cup, in______? a) Air Pistol b) Fire Pistol c) Swimming d) Archery Answer b) Fire Pistol. India’s 15-year-old shooter Anish Bhanwala won a gold medal at the ISSF Junior World Cup in the 25m rapid fire pistol event, which was India’s third gold at the event.

205. India's oldest city is______? a) Ahmedabad b) Varanasi c) Allahabad d) Pune Answer b) Varanasi.

206. First International Exhibition of Graphic Prints held in ______? a) New Delhi b) Chennai c) Hyderabad d) Mumbai Answer a) New Delhi. The first-ever International Print Biennale, an International Exhibition of Graphic Prints was held in New Delhi.

207. INS Ganga is associated to______? a) Indian Army b) Indian Air Force c) Indian Navy d) CPRF Answer c) Indian Navy. INS Ganga (F22) is a Godavari-class guided-missile frigate of the Indian Navy.

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208. Robert P. Langlands won Abel Prize 2018, is associated with______? a) Journalist b) Poet c) Actor d) Mathematician Answer d) Mathematician. Canadian mathematician Robert P. Langlands (81) has won prestigious Abel Prize 2018 for his visionary programme connecting representation theory to number theory.

209. Who has been named election icon for K’taka Assembly polls? a) Rajinikanth b) Rahul Dravid c) Puneeth d) Ravi Sasthri Answer b) Rahul Dravid. Former Indian captain Rahul Dravid has been named as the election icon to motivate young voters to come and vote in the upcoming Karnataka Assembly elections.

210. Who has been appointed as the new President and Chairman of Motorola? a) Sergio Buniac b) William Hook c) Anderson d) Mathew Murray Answer b) Rahul Dravid. Former Indian captain Rahul Dravid has been named as the election icon to motivate young voters to come and vote in the upcoming Karnataka Assembly elections.

211. Who has became 1st K’taka CM in 40 yrs to finish term? a) Jagadish Shettar b) B. S. Yeddyurappa c) Siddaramaiah d) Answer c) Siddaramaiah. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has become the first CM in the state to complete the full five-year term in 40 years.

212. Which company has inaugurated innovation centre ‘The Garage’ in Hyderabad? a) Apple b) Amazon c) Samsung d) Microsoft Answer d) Microsoft. Microsoft has inaugurated ‘The Garage’, an 8,000-sq-foot facility in Hyderabad for its employees to support a culture of experimentation.

213. Which city has become the first Indian district to have 100% solar-powered Primary Health Centres (PHCs)? a) Surat b) Ahmedabad

40 | P a g e Day Today GK CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – MARCH 2018 c) Vadodara d) Rajkot Answer a) Surat. Gujarat’s Surat has become the first Indian district to have 100% solar- powered Primary Health Centres (PHCs).

214. Ministry of Culture organises Madhavpur Mela in ______state. a) Assam b) Uttar Pradesh c) Gujarat d) Maharastra Answer c) Gujarat. The famous Madhavpur Mela begins at Madhavpur Ghed of Porbandar district in Gujarat. In a unique initiative, the four-day-long Mela will see its first-ever cultural integration with the North-East with which it is said to share its roots.

215. ‘Print Biennale India 2018’ Exhibition is related to______? a) Paintings b) Graphic Prints c) Medical devices d) Handloom Answer b) Graphic Prints. The first-ever International Exhibition of Graphic Prints ‘Print Biennale India 2018’ opened, at the Rabindra Bhavan Galleries of the Lalit Kala Akademi in New Delhi.

216. India became ______Largest Auto Market In The World. a) First b) Second c) Third d) Fourth Answer d) Fourth. India has overtaken Germany to become the fourth largest automobile market in the world, According to the latest global data.

217. India Became _____ Largest Electricity Producer In The World. a) 2nd b) 3rd c) 4th d) 5th Answer b) 3rd. India become the 3rd largest electricity producer in the world as its electricity production grew 34% over seven years to 2017.

218. Which IPL team is tie-up with Equitas Bank? a) Chennai Super Kings b) Kokata Knight Riders c) Sunrisers Hyderabad d) Rajastan Royals Answer a) Chennai Super Kings. Equitas Small Finance Bank has launched a new ‘Yellow Army Savings Account’ to increase its customer base through its association with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), a franchise of the Indian Premium League (IPL).

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219. Which Private sector Bank is India’s most valued bank? a) HDFC b) Bank of Baroda c) Punjab National Bank d) Bandhan Bank Answer a) HDFC. HDFC Bank is India’s most valued bank with a market value of ₹4.9 lakh crore.

220. Which Private sector Bank is became India’s 8th most valued bank? a) HDFC b) Bank of Baroda c) Punjab National Bank d) Bandhan Bank Answer d) Bandhan Bank. Private sector lender Bandhan Bank has become India’s eighth most valued bank with a market capitalisation of over ₹56,000 crore, overtaking Bank of Baroda and PNB.

221. SoftBank to create world’s biggest solar power firm in ______? a) Qatar b) Saudi arabia c) Oman d) Iraq Answer b) Saudi arabia. Japanese conglomerate SoftBank’s CEO Masayoshi Son said he has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia to create the world’s biggest solar power generation company.

222. Who is the President of Myanmar? a) Tin Oo b) Win Tin c) Win Myint d) Aung San Suu Kyi Answer c) Win Myint. Myanmar’s Parliament has elected Win Myint as the country’s new President.

223. Which country scientists proposed new organ ‘Interstitium’ in human body? a) Russia b) USA c) China d) Japan Answer b) USA. American researchers have proposed a previously unrecognised, fluid-filled space inside and between tissues as a new organ called ‘interstitium’.

224. Tenor is related to ______? a) GIF b) Audio c) Video d) Image

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Answer a) GIF. Tenor is an online GIF search engine and database. Its main product is GIF Keyboard, which is available in iOS, Android and macOS platforms.

225. India’s first Insect Museum Opened In ______? a) Kerala b) Karnataka c) Andhra Pradesh d) Tamil Nadu Answer d) Tamil Nadu. A Rs 5 crore insect museum with the state-of-the-art amenities was unveiled by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswamy at the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University.

226. Who has been appointed as the principal scientific adviser to the government of India? a) b) Obaid Siddiqi c) Krishnaswamy Vijay Raghavan d) Maharaj Kishan Bhan Answer c) Krishnaswamy Vijay Raghavan. Krishnaswamy Vijay Raghavan was appointed the principal scientific adviser to the government of India.

227. Department Of Posts Launches Cool EMS Service Between India and ______? a) China b) Japan c) USA d) Australia Answer b) Japan. Ministry of Communications launched the Cool EMS Service between India and Japan. Cool EMS service is one-way service from Japan to India which allows customers in India to import Japanese food items for personal use which is allowed under Indian regulations.

228. Around 3 lakh houses Affordable Houses Sanctioned For Urban Poor Under ______? a) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana b) Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra c) Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana d) Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana Answer a) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs approved the construction of 3,21,567 more affordable houses for the benefit of urban poor under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana .

229. Which state has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Kadaknath chicken? a) Madhya Pradesh b) Karnataka c) Uttar Pradesh d) Tamilnadu

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Answer a) Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Kadaknath chicken, a black-coloured variety bred in the state’s Jhabua district.

230. GSAT-6A is a______satellite. a) Bio Satellite b) Astronomical Satellite c) Communication Satellite d) Earth Observation Satellite Answer c) Communication Satellite. ISRO has successfully launched communications satellite GSAT-6A from Sriharikota. The 2,140-kg satellite, with a planned mission life of 10 years, would provide mobile communication to India through multi-beam coverage facility.

231. Which Bank has penalized for failing to comply with held-to-maturity (HTM) guidelines? a) PNB b) HDFC c) IDBI d) ICICI Answer d) ICICI. The RBI has penalised India’s third-largest lender ICICI Bank with ₹58.9 crore for failing to comply with held-to-maturity (HTM) guidelines.

232. Who has been appointed as the captain of SunRisers Hyderabad? a) Ross Taylor b) Kane Williamson c) Shikhar Dhawan d) Bhuvaneshwar Kumar Answer b) Kane Williamson. New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has been named the captain of IPL franchise SunRisers Hyderabad, replacing Australian cricketer David Warner.

233. Which space company is going to launch Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS)? a) ISRO b) Russian Space Agency c) ROSCOSMOS d) NASA Answer d) NASA. NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is undergoing final preparations in Florida for its launch scheduled on April 16.

234. Which scheme is comes under education? a) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan b) Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendras c) Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana d) Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana Scholarship Answer a) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan. The scheme aims to support the states in universalising access to school education from pre-nursery to Class 12 across the country.

235. Krishi Vigyan Kendras is related to ______field. a) Medical

44 | P a g e Day Today GK CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – MARCH 2018 b) Education c) Agriculture d) Science Answer c) Agriculture. Krsihi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) are agricultural extension centres created by ICAR (Indian Council for Agricultural Research) and its affiliated institutions at district level to provide various types of farm support to the agricultural sector.

236. Permanent Indus Commission is between India and ______? a) Afghanistan b) Pakistan c) Nepal d) Bangladesh Answer b) Pakistan. The Permanent Indus Commission is a bilateral commission consisting of officials from India and Pakistan, created to implement and manage the goals and objectives and outlines of the Indus Waters Treaty.

237. Who has been appointed as the UN Political chief? a) Rosemary DiCarlo b) Donald F. McHenry c) Edward J. Perkins d) Michele J. Sison Answer a) Rosemary DiCarlo. The United Nations has appointed American diplomat Rosemary DiCarlo as the world body’s new Political Affairs chief, the first woman to hold the position.

238. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has been re-elected as the President of ______for a second term. a) Syria b) Iran c) Iraq d) Egypt Answer d) Egypt. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was re-elected for a second term. Sisi secured 92% votes during the three days of polling, although the voter turnout remained around 40%.

239. NASA's InSight is associated with which of the following planets? a) Venus b) Mars c) Saturn d) Jupiter Answer b) Mars. NASA is all set to send the first-ever mission dedicated to exploring the deep interior of Mars. InSight stands for Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport mission.

240. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved ______Crore Rupees over new Integrated Scheme for School Education. a) Rs 50,000

45 | P a g e Day Today GK CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – MARCH 2018 b) Rs 75,000 c) Rs 25,000 d) Rs 10,000 Answer b) Rs 75,000. The CCEA has approved the proposal of Department of School Education and Literacy to formulate a Integrated Scheme on School Education by subsuming Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and Teacher Education (TE) from 1st April, 2018 to 31st March, 2020.

241. The 2018 Thai Film Festival has been inaugurated in ______. a) Mumbai b) Bengaluru c) Kolkata d) Chennai Answer a) Mumbai. “THE THAI FILM FESTIVAL IN MUMBAI” has been inaugurated. The three-day festival is being held at Films Division Complex situated at Cumballa Hill, Mumbai.

242. Darren Lehmann is associated with which Cricket Team? a) New Zealand b) Australia c) South Africa d) England Answer b) Australia. Australia’s head coach Darren Lehmann has announced his resignation from the position and said that Australia’s fourth and the final Test in South Africa would be his last match.

243. Assam launches toll-free helpline for women. It is ______. a) 181-Sakhi b) 180-Sakthi c) 188-Nirbhaya d) 184-Ladki Answer a) 181-Sakhi. The state government of Assam has launched a women’s helpline to tackle the recent surge in crime in the state. The service has been integrated with women police stations, state commission for women, family counselling centres, NGOs, legal service centres, shelter homes, medical and legal experts.

244. The new hot, metallic Earth-sized planet has been named as ______. a) K2-229b b) K3-776b c) J6-98sb d) F12-uk8b Answer a) K2-229b. The planet is almost 20 per cent larger than Earth but has a mass which is over two-and-a-half times greater. It reaches a day side temperature of over 2000 degrees Celsius.

245. Sarmat is the intercontinental ballistic missile of ______. a) USA b) China

46 | P a g e Day Today GK CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – MARCH 2018 c) Pakistan d) Russia Answer d) Russia. The Russian military says it has successfully tested its latest intercontinental ballistic missile. Sarmat is intended to replace the Soviet-designed Voyevoda, the world’s heaviest ICBM known as “Satan” in the West.

246. Dabhol is a seaport town in which state? a) Gujarat b) Andhra Pradesh c) Kerala d) Maharashtra Answer d) Maharashtra. India has received its first LNG cargo from the US under a long-term supply deal when a ship carrying super-cooled natural gas arrived at Dabhol (Ratnagiri district) in Maharashtra. A charter ship, MV Meridian Spirit arrived at Dabhol after 25 days voyage from Louisiana.

247. US President Donald Trump declares ______as ‘Sexual Assault Awareness’ month. a) April 2018 b) May 2018 c) June 2018 d) July 2018 Answer a) April 2018. The declaration read, “Sexual assault crimes remain tragically common in society. My Administration is committed to raising awareness about it and to empowering victims.”

248. India has announced a ______aid for the development of Africa. a) $10-billion b) $12-billion c) $13-billion d) $14-billion Answer a) $10-billion. PM Narendra Modi has announced a $10-billion aid for the development of Africa. As many as 18 new embassies and High Commissions will be opened in Africa.

249. Beidou-30 and Beidou-31 satellites were launched by ______. a) Japan b) South Korea c) China d) Russia Answer c) China. China successfully sent pair of twin Beidou-3MEO satellites – Beidou-30 and Beidou-31 –into space as part of its third and final stage of launching its domestic Beidou (Compass) satellite navigation system.

250. The venue for First National Conclave On Psychological Trauma, Child Protection, And Mental Illnesses is ______. a) Mumbai

47 | P a g e Day Today GK CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF – MARCH 2018 b) New Delhi c) Kolkata d) Hyderabad Answer b) New Delhi. The Conclave was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Dr. Virendra Kumar.

251. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the central panel of the 65th National Film Awards. a) Shekhar Kapur b) Amitabh Bachchan c) Naarendra Nath Chaterjee d) Kamalnath Gupta Answer a) Shekhar Kapur. The central panel comprises a chairperson and 10 other members, including five regional chairpersons who head the respective regional panels.

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