– Current Affairs –

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India ranked 140th in the happiest country in the world 2019 list

Finland has been ranked as the happiest country in the world 2019 for the second year in succession.

The report was released by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network for the United Nations

on March 20. India secured 140th place, seven spots down from last year, on UN World Happiness

Report- 2019.

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On which date, the Global Recycling Day was observed?

A. 18th March

B. 19th March

C. 20th March

D. 21st March

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Global Recycling Day is held on 18th March every year, with an aim to change the mindset of

governments, businesses, communities and individuals around the world, to see recyclables as

resource - not waste.The theme for Global Recycling Day 2019 was "Recycling into the Future". It

was created in 2018 to help recognize, and celebrate, the importance recycling plays in preserving

our precious primary resources and securing the future of our planet.

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India is at _________ place, seven spots down from last year on Happiness report 2019.

A. 133th

B. 137th

C. 140th

D. 142th

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

India is at 140th place, seven spots down from last year on Happiness report 2019.

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Fitch Cuts India GDP Growth Forecast for FY20 to 6.8%

Fitch Ratings cut India’s economic growth forecast for the next financial year starting April 1, to 6.8%

from its previous estimate of 7%, on weaker than expected momentum in the economy. The rating

agency has also cut growth forecasts for FY20 and FY21 to 7% from 7.3% and 7.1% from 7.3%,

respectively.

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When did the International Day of Forests celebrated?

A. 16 March

B. 18 March

C. 22 March

D. 21 March

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The International Day of Forests is held annually on 21 March to raise awareness of the importance

of forests to people and their vital role in poverty eradication, environmental sustainability and food

security. The theme for 2019 is Forests and Education. The United Nations General Assembly

adopted a resolution on 21 December 2012, which declared that 21 March of each year is to be

observed as the International Day of Forests.

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The world’s longest sandstone cave named Krem Puri was recently discovered in _________.

A. Assam

B. Nagaland

C. Meghalaya

D. Manipur

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

The world’s longest sandstone cave named Krem Puri was recently discovered in Meghalaya. It has a

staggering length of 24.5 km, almost three times the height of Mount Everest, and contains some

dinosaur fossils from 66-76 million years ago as well.

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India one of world’s fastest growing large economies: IMF

India has been one of the fastest growing large economies in the world, the International Monetary

Fund (IMF) has said. India has of course been one of the world’s fastest growing large economies of

late, with growth averaging about 7 per cent over the past five years.

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Which of the following Forest Ordinance Bill has been passed by Lok Sabha?

A. Indian forest act bamboo bill 2019

B. Indian forest act bamboo bill 2017

C. Indian Forest (Amendment) Bill, 2018

D. Indian Forest (Amendment) Bill, 2017

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The Lok Sabha passed the Indian Forest (Amendment) Bill, 2017. The bill replaces Indian Forest

(Amendment) Ordinance, 2017 promulgated by President Ram Nath Kovind in November 2017 and

amends Indian Forest Act, 1927. Though bamboo was taxonomically a grass, it was earlier defined as

a tree under the Indian Forest Act, 1927 and its felling and transit required permission. It was a

major impediment for bamboo cultivation by farmers on non-forest land. The bill omits bamboo

grown in non-forest areas from the definition of trees. The omission thereby exempts it from

requiring permits for felling or transportation of bamboo grown in non-forest areas. With this,

bamboo grown in non-forest areas ceases to be a tree. It will encourage bamboo plantation by

farmers, which will contribute to doubling farmers income by 2022.

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The 33rd edition of India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol ‘Ind-Indo Corpat’ Exercise has started at

_____________.

A. Vizag

B. Chennai

C. Port Blair

D. Kolkata

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

The 33rd edition of India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol ‘Ind-Indo Corpat’ Exercise has started at Port

Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

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AIBA President Gafur Rahimov Resigned

The Amateur International Boxing Federation (AIBA) President Gafur Rahimov announced his

resignation claiming that political based discussions were harming the organizations progress.

Rahimov will be replaced by an interim president. Rahimov was elected in November 2018 despite

being on the U.S. Treasury Department’s sanctions list ‘for providing material support’ to a criminal

organization.

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Sudin Dhavalikar, Vijay Sardesai was appointed as the Deputy CM of which Indian state?

A. Andra Pradesh

B. Maharashtra

C. Bihar

D. Goa

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

After the appointment of Goa's new CM Pramod Sawant, Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP)'s

Sudin Dhavalikar and Goa Forward Party (GFP)'s chief Vijay Sardesai appointed as Goa Deputy Chief

Minister. Sudin Dhavalikar, Vijay Sardesai will succeeded Francis Dsouza.

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India is ranked ____________ on Global Energy Transition Index which is compiled by World

Economic Forum.

A. 79th

B. 78th

C. 76th

D. 77th

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

India is ranked 76th on Global Energy Transition Index which is compiled by World Economic Forum.

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Govt exceeds disinvestment target for current fiscal by Rs 5,000 cr

The government has exceeded its disinvestment target for the current fiscal by Rs 5,000 crore, taking

the total proceeds to Rs 85,000 crore. This is the second highest disinvestment proceeds in a

financial year after the government last fiscal mopped up a little over Rs 1 lakh crore in 2017-18.

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23rd March is observed as __________.

A. World Wildlife Day

B. No Smoking Day

C. World Meteorological Day

D. World Kidney Day

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

World Meteorological Day is observed annually on March 23 to commemorate the establishment of

the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1950. The day also underlines the efforts of

National Meteorological and Hydrological Services for the safety and well-being of society. The

theme 2019 was "The Sun, the Earth and the Weather". The day was first observed in 1961.

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IIT __________ has partnered with ESPNcricinfo to launch Superstats AI Portal.

A. Kharagpur

B. Madras

C. Mumbai

D. Delhi

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

IIT Madras has partnered with ESPNcricinfo to launch Superstats Portal. It is a next level artificial

intelligence to analyse cricket statistics through machine learning and forecast.

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Punjab govt seeks Rs 412 crore for dam to stop water to Pakistan

Punjab government has urged the central government to release Rs 412 crore for the construction of

a dam at Makora Pattan on the confluence of Ravi and Ujh rivers in Gurdarpur district by considering

it as a national project for stopping India’s river water flow into Pakistan. The construction of the

dam at Makora Pattan would stop about 600 cusecs of river water flowing into Pakistan and Punjab

could use this water for irrigation purposes.

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Which state inaugurated a web portal, 'Banglar Shiksha' for school students?

A. Andra Pradesh

B. Uttar Pradesh

C. West Bengal

D. Rajasthan

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee inaugurated a web portal, 'Banglar Shiksha',

which is set to provide real-time data on state-run and aided schools. The portal,

banglarshiksha.gov.in, will be up and running in two months' time, the minister stated. A statement

issued by the school education department stated that the portal will store real-time data of 1.5

crore students, 5 lakh teachers and 1 lakh schools.

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RBI and Bank of Japan have signed a Bilateral Swap Arrangement that provides for India to access

__________ US dollars.

A. 85 billion

B. 70 billion

C. 75 billion

D. 80 billion

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

RBI and Bank of Japan have signed a Bilateral Swap Arrangement that provides for India to access 75

billion US dollars.

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Hasmukh Adhia appointed non-executive chairman of BoB

Former Finance Secretary Hasmukh Adhia was appointed as non-executive chairman of Bank of

Baroda. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved his appointment as the part-

time non-official director as well as non-executive chairman on the board of Bank of Baroda for a

period of three years.

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According to Moody's, Indian economy is expected to grow at __________ percent in 2019-2020.

A. 7.3

B. 7.2

C. 7.4

D. 7.6

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

According to Moody's, Indian economy is expected to grow at 7.3 percent in the calendar year 2019

and 2020, and the government spending announced ahead of elections this year which will support

near-term growth. Moody's stated in its quarterly Global Macro Outlook for 2019 and 2020. In 2018-

19 fiscal, ending March 2019, Indian economy is estimated to have grown 7 percent, lower than 7.2

percent in 2017-18.

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Govt. will set-up a Centre for Disability Sports at ___________.

A. Indore

B. Bhopal

C. Jaipur

D. Gwalior

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

Govt. will setup a Centre for Disability Sports at Gwalior.

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GST collection for February slips to Rs 97,247 crore

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection dropped to Rs.97,247 crore in February, slipping below

the Rs.1 lakh crore mark crossed in January. The decline came amidst the reduction in tax rates on

23 goods and services. The total number of GSTR 3B returns filed for the month of January up to

February is 73.48 lakh. GST collection for 2019-’20 fiscal has been budgeted at Rs 13.71 lakh crore.

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Which state launched the Rice Knowledge Bank webportal to magnify knowledge on rice production

technologies and techniques?

A. Assam

B. Maharashtra

C. Gujarat

D. Punjab

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Rice Knowledge Bank-Assam, which is an agriculture web portal is dedicated to magnify knowledge

on rice production technologies and techniques, best production practices and state agriculture

facts, was launched under World Bank funded project - Agri-business and Rural Transformation

(APART). This portal is the repercussion of efforts of Assam Rural Infrastructure and Agricultural

Services Society, Assam Agricultural University with technical assistance from International Rice

Research Institute (IRRI). The motive behind this is to curtail the gap between research and on-field

rice production practices for small-scale farmers in Assam.

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According to Moody’s, India is expected to grow at _________ in 2019, 2020.

A. 7.6%

B. 7.5%

C. 7.4%

D. 7.3%

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

According to Moody’s, India is expected to grow at 7.3% in 2019, 2020.

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India Signs Deal With Russian Firm to Produce 7.5 Lakh AK-203 Rifles

India has signed a deal with a Russian firm to manufacture 7.5 lakh AK-203 rifles. These are the latest

derivative of the AK-47 rifles. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the AK-203 rifles will

be produced at the Indian Ordnance Factory at Amethi’s Korwa.

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'Mainamati Maitree Exercise 2019' between BSF and BGB was held in __________.

A. West Bengal

B. Odisha

C. Tripura

D. Chhattisgarh

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) took part in the 3-day 'Mainamati

Maitree Exercise 2019' as a part of 'Confidence Building Measures' between India and Bangladesh

held in Agartala, Tripura. The main objective of this exercise was to plan and conduct anti-smuggling

and anti-criminal activity related operations with an aim to achieve better joint operational

efficiency and border management in the area.

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National Safety Day is observed on _________ as foundation day of National Safety Council

Government Ministry.

A. 6th March

B. 5th March

C. 3rd March

D. 4th March

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

National Safety Day is observed on 4th March as foundation day of National Safety Council

Government Ministry.

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Sheikh Ahmad re-elected as President of Olympic Council of Asia

Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah has been re-elected president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA)

for an eighth term despite being embroiled in a forgery case brought by Swiss investigators. The

long-serving Kuwaiti, a powerful ally of International Olympic Committee (IOC) head Thomas Bach,

was re-elected unanimously at the OCA general assembly in Bangkok.

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National Safety Council of India celebrates National Safety Day on every 4th March. It's theme is;

A. Manage stress at Workplace and Control Hazards

B. Build a Safety Culture for Sustainable Supply Chain

C. Cultivate and Sustain a safety culture for building nation

D. Work Together to ensure safe and healthy workplace

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

In India, National Safety Day(NSC) is observed on 4th March every year by National Safety Council of

India. This day is celebrated to make every people safe from issues like Financial Loss, Health

problems and environmental problems.NSC was set up on 4th March 1966 by Ministry of Labour,

GOI. The day was initiated in 1972 as a commemoration to the Foundation Day of the National

Safety Council (NSC). Theme - "Cultivate and Sustain a safety culture for building nation".

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Minister for Textiles Smriti Irani has launched a comprehensive programme for the the development

of knitting and knitwear sector under the ____________ scheme.

A. PowerTaxtile India

B. PowerTextile India

C. PowerTex India

D. PowerTax India

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

Minister for Textiles Smriti Irani has launched a comprehensive programme for the the development

of knitting and knitwear sector under the PowerTex India scheme.

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India’s data usage to grow at 73% CAGR by 2022: Assocham-PwC Study

India’s data consumption is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of about

72.6 per cent to 10,96,58,793 million MB by 2022, according to a study. “With lower-than-ever data

tariffs and increasing number of smartphone penetration in the country, which is around 40 per cent

as of 2017, it is safe to assume that the Video on Demand (VoD) market will be a significant

beneficiary of these developments.

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This airport was declared as the best airport in the category of over "40 million passengers per

annum (MPPA)" in Asia Pacific in the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Programme for 2018.

A. Biju Patnaik International Airport

B. Cochin International Airport

C. Indira Gandhi International Airport

D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport, New Delhi was declared as the best airport in the

category of over "40 million passengers per annum (MPPA)" in Asia Pacific by Airports Council

International (ACI) in the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Programme for 2018.It had maintained the

position of World no. 2 from 2011 to 2013 and in 2014 went up to become the World no. 1 in the 25-

40 MMPA category and stayed at that position in 2015.It stood World No. 2 in the highest category

of more than 40 MPPA in 2016 and in 2017, it was adjudged as the best airport in the highest

category of over 40 MPPA.

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The Indian General Elections, 2019 is scheduled to be held in 7 phases from 11 April 2019 to 19 May

2019 to constitute the _________ Lok Sabha.

A. 17th

B. 16th

C. 19th

D. 18th

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

The Indian General Elections, 2019 is scheduled to be held in 7 phases from 11 April 2019 to 19 May

2019 to constitute the 17th Lok Sabha.

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A 3-member mediation panel created by SC to settle Ram Mandir-Babri Masjid Case

For the amicable settlement of Ayodhya’s Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case, the

five-judge bench, headed by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi, constituted a three-

member mediation panel headed by former Supreme Court (SC) judge Justice F. M. Kalifullah to

resolve the issue.

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Surat Metro Project springs up expected to serve the masses by __________.

A. 2024

B. 2022

C. 2032

D. 2040

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Surat Metro Project springs up expected to serve the masses by 2024. The Government of India

approved the Surat Metro Rail Project having two Metro Rail Corridors with a combined length of

40.35 km. The project will be completed in 5 years at an estimated project cost of Rs. 12020.32

Crore This project will provide continuous availability of affordable, reliable, safe, secure and

seamless transport system in the urban agglomeration of the city. It will reduce the accidents,

pollution, travel time, energy consumption, anti-social incidents as well as regulate urban expansion

and land use for sustainable development.

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Where is the Headquarter of IBBI?

A. Lucknow

B. New Delhi

C. Mumbai

D. Pune

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

M. S. Sahoo is the Chairperson of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI).

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India’s internet base crosses 500 million mark

The internet user base in India has exceeded 500 million mark according to a newly released Kantar

IMRB ICUBE report. It is likely to reach 627 million by the end of 2019. The number of internet users

is estimated to be 566 million as of December 2018, registering an annual growth of 18%.

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SEBI withdrew how much percent on investments by FPI in corporate bonds?

A. 28%

B. 23%

C. 20%

D. 18%

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the markets regulator, withdrew the 20% limit on

investments by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in corporate bonds of an entity. SEBI withdrew the

restriction in accordance with a circular issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). In 2018 June, the

Securities and Exchange Board of India had mandated that no FPI shall have an exposure of more

than 20% of its corporate bond portfolio to a single corporate. However, in February RBI lifted the

restriction in view of market feedback. To give effect to the directions of the RBI, SEBI said provisions

of its June 2018 circulars with respect to exposure of more than 20% stands withdrawn with

immediate effect.

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Where is the headquarter of BARC?

A. New Delhi

B. Mumbai

C. Kolkata

D. Chennai

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

Headquarters: Mumbai || Founder: Homi J. Bhabha || Founded: 3 January 1954 || Parent

organisation: Department of Atomic Energy || Formerly called: Atomic Energy Establishment,

Trombay

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India ranks 16th in terms of highest number of impacted species in hotspots

India was ranked 16th in the world in terms of highest number of impacted species in biodiversity-

rich zones (also known as hotspots) due to human actions. In India, 35 species affected on an

average in biodiversity-rich zones.

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What is the position of India in terms of highest number of impacted species in hotspots?

A. 8

B. 16

C. 21

D. 25

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

India was ranked 16th in the world in terms of highest number of impacted species in biodiversity-

rich zones (also known as hotspots) due to human actions. In India, 35 species affected on an

average in biodiversity-rich zones. Malaysia ranks first among countries with highest number of

impacted species (on an average 125 species). Southeast Asian tropical forests - including those in

India's Western Ghats, Himalaya and north-east - are among the 'hotspots' of threatened species.

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Indian Sundarban was accorded with the status of ‘Wetland of International Importance’ in the

____________ Convention.

A. Mazandaran

B. Babolsar

C. Tonekabon

D. Ramsar

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

Indian Sundarban was accorded with the status of ‘Wetland of International Importance’ in the

Ramsar Convention.

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M.R.Kumar takes charge as Chairman of LIC

M.R.Kumar, the newly-appointed chairman of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), has taken

charge on 14th March. Mr.Kumar took over from Hemant Bhargava who had been the acting

chairman since January 2019. Mr.Kumar had joined LIC as a direct recruit officer in 1983.

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This company has teamed up with the Indian Railways for fly ash transportation.

A. BHEL

B. NTPC

C. ONGC

D. IOC

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

State-run National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. (NTPC) has teamed up with the Indian Railways

for fly ash transportation. The partnership is to help enhance ash utilisation at Rihand and

Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power plants. NTPC had signed a memorandum of understanding with

Hazipur-based East Central Railway Zone for transportation of fly ash under Indian Railways' Special

Freight Train Operator scheme.

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USA Special Forces Group with India’s National Security Guard held a joint exercise in __________.

A. Solapur

B. Nagpur

C. Pune

D. Hyderabad

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

USA Special Forces Group with India’s National Security Guard held a joint exercise in Hyderabad.

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Indian economy expected to grow at 7.3% in 2019-20: Moody’s

Indian economy is expected to grow at 7.3 per cent in calendar years 2019 and 2020, according to

the US-based rating agency Moody’s. The agency has made this expectation in its quarterly Global

Macro Outlook for 2019 and 2020. The agency said that India is less exposed to a slowdown in global

manufacturing trade growth.

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'Sampriti-2019' is a joint military exercise between which of the following countries?

A. India and Bangladesh

B. India and US

C. India and Iran

D. India and Brazil

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The eighth edition of joint military exercise 'Sampriti-2019' between the armies of India and

Bangladesh was commenced on 3rd March, 2019, which aimed to increase mutual cooperation and

camaraderie with an impressive ceremony in Tangail, Bangladesh.This exercise will be conducted till

15th March as a part of the ongoing India-Bangladesh defence cooperation.The motive behind this

exercise is to hone their tactical and technical skills in countering insurgency, counter terrorism and

aid to civil authorities for disaster management in an UN peace keeping scenario involving a

combined deployment at a battalion level.

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Prakash Padukone in __________ and Pullela Gopichand in 2001 are the only winner form India in

All England Open (Badminton Men’s singles).

A. 1983

B. 1982

C. 1981

D. 1980

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

Prakash Padukone in 1980 and Pullela Gopichand in 2001 are the only winner form India in All

England Open (Badminton Men’s singles).

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NASA astronauts to carry out first all-female spacewalk

Just in time for International Women’s Day, NASA announced that it will be conducting the first-

ever, all-female spacewalk. Astronauts Christina Koch and Anne McClain will exit the International

Space Station on March 29, 35 years after the first woman performed a spacewalk.

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Which two organisation form a working group Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana

(AB-PMJAY) scheme?

A. NABARD and TRAI

B. LIC and SEBI

C. IRDAI and NHA

D. SEBI and IRDAI

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) and the National Health

Authority (NHA) have formed a working group on the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya

Yojana (AB-PMJAY). The joint working group, to be chaired by Dinesh Arora, Deputy CEO of NHA, will

have 10 members from both the organisations. In six months, it will submit a report on how to

detect and deter fraud through a common repository and capacity-building.

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_____________ is the cleanest state Capital in Swachh Survekshan 2019 followed by Chennai and

Ranchi.

A. Lucknow

B. Jaipur

C. Bhopal

D. Ahmedabad

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

Bhopal is the cleanest state Capital in Swachh Survekshan 2019 followed by Chennai and Ranchi.

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Madhya Pradesh to increase the OBC quota and implement EWS

The government of Madhya Pradesh has announced the increase of the reservation quotas for the

OBCs and has stated that it would also implement 10 per cent quota for the Economically Weaker

Sections (EWS) under the general category. The government has proposed to increase the

reservation for OBCs from the current 14% to 27%. Madhya Pradesh already has 36% reservation for

scheduled castes and tribes.

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Venkata Ramesh Babu appointed as the Director General of which of the following

organization/departments?

A. Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

B. Department of Border Management

C. National Archives of India

D. Department of Land Resources

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

P Venkata Ramesh Babu has been appointed as the Director General of the National Archives of

India by the Central government. He is an IAS officer from the 1985 batch and is currently the

Chairman and Managing Director of Rural Electrification Corporation Limited. Previously, he was the

Principal Secretary, Department of Finance in Andhra Pradesh government.The National Archives of

India comes under the Ministry of Culture.

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Acc. to National Annual Rural Sanitation Survey, ____________ of the households in rural India have

access to a toilet.

A. 98.5%

B. 97.5%

C. 96.5%

D. 99.5%

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

Acc. to National Annual Rural Sanitation Survey, 96.5 per cent of the households in rural India have

access to a toilet.

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What is the full form of OECD?

A. Organisation for Economical Co-operation and Development

B. Organisation for Economical Co-operation and Developed

C. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Developed

D. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

Founded: 30 September 1961 || Headquarters: Paris, France || Abbreviation: OECD || Secretary-

General: José Ángel Gurría || Official languages: English; French

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OECD has reduced the world economic growth forecasts for 2019 to 3.3 percent

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has reduced the world

economic growth forecasts for the year 2019. OECD has cut its 2019 forecast for global economic

growth to 3.3% for the current year, down from 3.5% it predicted earlier.

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The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank signed $26 Million loan agreement for

the Urban Project of which of the following state?

A. Uttarkhand

B. Bihar

C. Haryana

D. Assam

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed in New Delhi a $26 Million

Loan Agreement to provide additional financing for improving drainage infrastructure in Dibrugarh

town of Assam under the ongoing Assam Urban Infrastructure Investment Program.

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_____________, Bhubaneswar has won 2018 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) award as the leading

airport in size and region.

A. Naveen Patnaik International Airport

B. Birsa Munda International Airport

C. Biju Patnaik International Airport

D. Baijayant Panda International Airport

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar has won 2018 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) award

as the leading airport in size and region.

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Hasmukh Adhia appointed as Chancellor of Gujarat Central University

President Ram Nath Kovind has approved the appointment of former finance secretary Hasmukh

Adhia as the chancellor of Gujarat Central University. He will hold the post for a period of five years.

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Which among the following won the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) award for being the best airport in

size and region for the year 2018?

A. SM Badaruddin II Airport

B. Biju Patnaik International Airport

C. Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport

D. Yichang Sanxia Airport

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar won the Airport Service Quality (ASQ)

award for being the best airport in size and region (2-5 million passengers in Asia-Pacific) for the year

2018. It has been chosen for the award by the Airports Council International. Chandigarh Airport,

Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore, SM Badaruddin II Airport in Indonesia, SS Kasim II Airport in

Indonesia and Yichang Sanxia Airport in China were also chosen for the award. The award is given on

the basis of independent survey among passengers on the parameters of security, safety,

experience, ambience, ease of availability and cleanliness.

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