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Q.1) India is planning to introduce how many digit identification number to every plot of land?
(1) 10 digit
(2) 12 digit
(3) 14 digit
(4) 15 digit
Correct Answer - (3) 14 digit
Explanation:
Centre is planning to introduce a 14-digit identification number to every plot of land in India within a
year.
As per the Department of Land Resources, Unique Land Parcel Identification Number(ULPIN) scheme
was launched in 10 states this year.
ULPIN will be launched across India by March 2022.
Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (DILRMP) was started in 2008.

Q.2) Which state will become India's 1st State to have 2 Green Energy Efficient Towns?
(1) Bihar
(2) Manipur
(3) Kerala
(4) Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer - (1) Bihar
Explanation:
Bihar is set to become India's 1st State to have 2 Green Energy Efficient towns in Rajgir and Bodh
Gaya.
These Rajgir and Bodh Gaya towns will start getting solar energy through the first of its kind renewable
energy project from 2023.
This project would developed with the help of the Solar Energy Corporation of India(SECI).

Q.3) Where was organized an Awareness programme for the farmars under 'Gramin Krishi Mausam
Seva'?
(1) Agra
(2) Amritsar
(3) Delhi
(4) Kashmir
Correct Answer - (4) Kashmir
Explanation:
On 29th March 2021, In the Kashmir Valley, Krishi Vigyan Kendra(Kupwara) organized an awareness
programme for the farmers under Gramin Krishi Mausam Seva(GKMS).
This awareness programme on the role of weather and climate in farm production, in the north
Kashmir's Kupwara district.
In this programme, Certificates were distributed among 10 farmers for best performance in agriculture
activities.

Q.4) Which institution has won the Cities India Awards 2021?
(1) BMTC
(2) AICTSL
(3) CRUT
(4) JnNurm
Correct Answer - (3) CRUT
Explanation:

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The Capital Region Urban Transport(CRUT) that manages Mo Bus service has won the Cities India
Awards-2021 in the Smart SPV/Municipal Corporation category.
The award was presented to CRUT at an event organized by the India Trade Promotion Organization
under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Exhibitions India Group in Delhi.
Odisha-based CRUT’s general manager Dipti Mahapatro received this award.

Q.5) 'Ānandam: The Center for Happiness' has been inaugurated at which place?
(1) IIT Delhi
(2) IIM Jammu
(3) IIT Bombay
(4) AIIMS
Correct Answer - (2) IIM Jammu
Explanation:
On 30th March 2021, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ inaugurated “Ānandam:
The Center for Happiness” at Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu.
The name ‘Ānandam’ is taken from the Indian wisdom tradition where the pure consciousness is being
as “anandam”.
This Centre will work for the well-being of all by incorporating happiness in the academic curriculum of
students, which includes knowing the truth, doing good and enjoying the beauty around.

Q.6) Indo-US joint Special Forces exercises 'Vajra Prahar 2021' conducted in which state?
(1) Himachal Pradesh
(2) West Bengal
(3) Tamil Nadu
(4) Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer - (1) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
The 11th edition of Indo-US joint Special Forces exercises Vajra Prahar 2021 was conducted at Special
Forces training school located at Bakloh, in Himachal Pradesh.
The exercise ‘Vajra Prahar’ is aimed at sharing best practices and experiences in areas such as joint
mission planning and operational tactics.
The Navies of India & USA conducted a 2-day Passage Exercise 'PASSEX' in Bay of Bengal from 28-29
March 2021.

Q.7) What is India's rank in the WEF Global Gender Gap index?
(1) 112th
(2) 131st
(3) 140th
(4) 156th
Correct Answer - (3) 140th
Explanation:
India rank 140th among 156 countries in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report
2021, becoming the third-worst performer in South Asia.
Indian neighboring countries, Bangladesh (65), Nepal (106), Sri Lanka (116), Bhutan (130),
Pakistan(153) and Afghanistan (156).
For the 12th time, Iceland is the most gender-equal country in the world according to this report.
In 2020, India had ranked 112th among 153 countries according to WEF Global Gender Gap index
2020.

Q.8) The 4th batch of 3-Rafale Jets are reached in which state?
(1) Haryana
(2) Gujarat
(3) Kerala
(4) Maharashtra
Correct Answer - (2) Gujarat
Explanation:
On 31st March 2021, The 4th-batch of three Rafale fighter jets landed in Jamnagar airbase in Gujarat
from France.
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After landed these 3 Rafale jets, Now Indian Air Force have total 14 Rafales.
On 29th July 2020, The 1st-batch of 5 Rafale jets arrived in Haryana.
On September 2016, India had signed an agreement with France to procure 36 Rafale aricraft.

Q.9) UNESCAP has projected Indian GDP growth how much percent for FY22?
(1) 7%
(2) 10.1%
(3) 11%
(4) 12%
Correct Answer - (1) 7%
Explanation:
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific(UNESCAP) has estimated
the Indian GDP growth rate at 7% in Financial year 2021-22(FY22).
On 31st March 2021, World Bank has projected Indian GDP growth 10.1% for FY22.
On 24th March 2021, Fitch has projected India’s GDP growth for FY22 to 12.8%.
On 19th March 2021, The Moody’s Analytics has projected the Indian economy to grow by 12% in the
Calendar Year 2021.
On 9th March 2021, CRISIL Rating agency has projected the GDP growth of India to rebound to 11% in
FY22(2021-22).

Q.10) Which bank inks $1 billion loan agreement with 'Japan Bank for International Cooperation'?
(1) IDBI Bank
(2) UCO Bank
(3) Dena Bank
(4) SBI
Correct Answer - (4) SBI
Explanation:
State Bank of India has raised $1 billion from Japan Bank for International Cooperation(JBIC) to extend
loans to supply chain of Japanese automobile industry in India.
Now the total loan of SBI from JBIC has become $2 billion. Earlier in October 2020, SBI inked similar
agreement for $1 billion with JBIC.

Q.11) Government has announced how much capital infusion in 4 Public Sector Banks?
(1) ₹14,500 crore
(2) ₹5,500 crore
(3) ₹7,500 crore
(4) ₹10,500 crore
Correct Answer - (1) ₹14,500 crore
Explanation:
The Central Government has announced to infuse ₹14,500 crore in 4 state-owned lenders, these are
Central Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank, Bank of India and UCO Bank in 2020-21.
This infusion will complete the government’s total capital infusion of ₹20,000 crore in public sector
banks for the current financial year 2020-21.
Earlier in December 2020, Government infused ₹5,500 crore in Punjab and Sind Bank.

Q.12) Famous Marathi writer Sharan Kumar Limbale has been conferred with which award?
(1) Author Honor 2020
(2) Science Honors 2020
(3) Saraswati Samman 2020
(4) Knowledge Honor 2020
Correct Answer - (3) Saraswati Samman 2020
Explanation:
Noted Marathi writer Dr Sharankumar Limbale has been selected for the Saraswati Samman 2020.
He has been selected for his book 'Sanatan', published in 2018.
Saraswati Samman is a prestigious and highest literary award in India instituted by K K Birla Foundation
in 1991.
Previously on 24th March 2021, Professor Sharad Pagare has been chosen for Vyas Samman 2020 for
his novel ‘Patliputru Ki Samragi’. It is also given by K K Birla Foundation.
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Q.13) Who is the author of the book titled ‘1232 km: The Long Journey Home’?
(1) Rahul Bagga
(2) Vinod Kapri
(3) Vipin Gaba
(4) Ajit Anjum
Correct Answer - (2) Vinod Kapri
Explanation:
HarperCollins India announced the release of Vinod Kapri's new book '1232 km: A Long Journey Home'.
This book set to be released in May 2021.
This book is the true account of the 7-migrants journey during Covid-19 lockdown from
Ghaziabad(Uttar Pradesh) to Saharsa(Bihar) which spans around 1232 kilometers.
Vinod Kapri's film "Pihu"(2017) has won 2 awards at International Film Festivals.

Q.14) India signed 4 pacts with which country under Grant Assistance for Grassroots Projects?
(1) Russia
(2) Japan
(3) Bhutan
(4) Nepal
Correct Answer - (2) Japan
Explanation:
On 30th March 2021, India and Japan signed 4 agreements worth ₹1.93 crore(29.3 million Yen).
Under this pacts, Japan will support Indian Healthcare projects funded under the Grant Assistance for
Grassroots Projects(GGP) Scheme.
India is one of the largest recipients of Japanese Official Development Assistance besides Bangladesh &
Vietnam in Asia.
Grant Assistance for Grassroots Projects(GGP) Scheme was introduced in 1989 by the Japanese
governments.

Q.15) Which Ministry collaborated with Vinoba Seva Pratisthan(VSP) to Promote Ayurveda?
(1) Railways
(2) Shipping
(3) Power
(4) AYUSH
Correct Answer - (4) AYUSH
Explanation:
AYUSH Ministry organized ‘Ayurveda Parav’ in Bhubaneswar(Odisha) in collaboration with Vinoba Seva
Pratisthan from 26th to 28th March, 2021.
This ‘Ayurveda Parav’ was inaugurated by Padma Vibhushan Dr. Raghunath Mohapatra (Member of
Rajya Sabha).

Q.16) Who has been honoured with the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award?
(1) Irfan Khan
(2) Rishi Kapoor
(3) Rajnikanth
(4) Salman Khan
Correct Answer - (3) Rajnikanth
Explanation:
Legendary actor Shivaji Rao Gaekwad, professionally known as Rajinikanth will be honoured with the
51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
This was informed by Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar on
1st April 2021.
On 3rd May, Rajinikanth will receive this 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest award in cinema, it is presented at the National Film
Awards ceremony every year.

Q.17) Indian Army will participate in which country's Exercise 'SHANTIR OGROSHENA 2021'?
(1) Bangladesh
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(2) Nepal
(3) Pakistan
(4) Sri Lanka
Correct Answer - (1) Bangladesh
Explanation:
A multinational Military Exercise named ‘SHANTIR OGROSHENA’ 2021 is scheduled to be held in
Bangladesh from 4th April to 12th April 2021.
The theme of this exercise is “Robust Peace Keeping Operations”.
Indian Army is also participating in this multinational exercise, along with Royal Bhutan Army, Sri
Lankan Army and Bangladesh Army.
This exercise is being held to commemorate the birth centenary of Bangladesh Bangabandhu Sheikh
Mujibur Rahman(Father of the Nation) and mark glorious 50 years of liberation.

Q.18) Who has assumed the additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director of ONGC?
(1) Vivek Murthy
(2) Sanjeev Kumar
(3) Subhash Kumar
(4) Ajay Mathur
Correct Answer - (3) Subhash Kumar
Explanation:
On 1st April 2021, Subhash Kumar has assumed the additional charge as Chairman and Managing
Director of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation(ONGC).
Previously He was serving as Director (Finance) at ONGC since 31st January 2018.
He succeeds Shashi Shanker, who superannuated on 31st March 2021.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation(ONGC) is an Indian government owned enterprise and multinational
crude oil and gas entity, founded in 1956, Headquarters in New Delhi.

Q.19) Who will takes over as Director General of Employees’ State Insurance Corporation(ESIC)?
(1) Anish Shah
(2) Soma Mondal
(3) M Venkata Rao
(4) Mukhmeet Bhatia
Correct Answer - (4) Mukhmeet Bhatia
Explanation:
On 4th April 2021, Senior IAS officer Mukhmeet S. Bhatia will took over the charge of Director General
of 'Employees’ State Insurance Corporation(ESIC)'.
He is a 1990-batch IAS Officer of Jharkhand cadre.
Earlier, he has worked as the Additional Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of
Finance.
ESIC is a self-financing social security and health insurance scheme for Indian workers. Founded in 1952,
Headquarters in New Delhi.

Q.20) Who launches “MyNEP2020” platform of NCTE Portal?

(1) Ramesh Pokhriyal
(2) Harsh Vardhan
(3) Rajnath Singh
(4) Amit Shah
Correct Answer - (1) Ramesh Pokhriyal
Explanation:
On 1st April 2021, Union Education Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ launched the
“MyNEP2020” Platform of National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) Web Portal.
The main purpose of the MyNEP2020 portal is to get suggestions/inputs/membership from the
stakeholders for preparing the draft for the development of NPST and National Mission for Mentoring
Program membership(NMM).
This “MyNEP2020” Platform will be operational from 1st April to 15th May 2021.

Q.21) Which state govt. has proposed 'Mahendragiri' as the second biosphere reserve?
(1) Kerala
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(2) Punjab
(3) Gujarat
(4) Odisha
Correct Answer - (4) Odisha
Explanation:
On 31st March 2021, Mahendragiri was commissioned by the Odisha government’s second Biosphere
Reserve.
Mahendragiri, located in Odisha’s Gajapati district.
Mahendragiri is also the second highest peak in the state.
Mahendragiri Biosphere Reserve has an area of about 4,70,955 hectares.
1st Biosphere Reserve of Odisha is Similipal Biosphere Reserve.

Q.22) Which state has announced free-travel for women in state government buses?
(1) Punjab
(2) Kerala
(3) Odisha
(4) Bihar
Correct Answer - (1) Punjab
Explanation:
On 1st April 2021, Punjab cabinet led by CM Captain Amarinder Singh has announced free travel for
women in the state government buses from 1st April.
The newly launched scheme will benefit around 1.31 crore females of Punjab.

Q.23) Which nation has registered the world's first COVID-19 vaccine for animals?
(1) US
(2) Russia
(3) China
(4) UK
Correct Answer - (2) Russia
Explanation:
On 31st March 2021, Russia has registered the world's first Covid-19 vaccine for animals.
Russia also the World's first country to grand regulatory approval to Covid-19 vaccine named "Sputnik
V" on 12th August 2021.

Q.24) Which cricketer became the Brand Ambassador of Digit Insurance?

(1) Virat Kohli
(2) KL Rahul
(3) Rohit Sharma
(4) Rishabh Pant
Correct Answer - (1) Virat Kohli
Explanation:
Captain of Indian Men's cricket team, Virat Kohli became the brand ambassador of Digit Insurance.
On Janauary 2021, Digit Insurance has became the India's first unicorn of 2021 with a valuation of $1.9
billion.
Digit Insurance as a general insurance company established in 2017.
On 17th March 2021, Cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has been appointment as the brand ambassador of
NeoGrowth.
On 5th March 2021, Cricketer Rohit Sharma has been appointment as the brand ambassador of
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited.

Q.25) Which state become the India's first state to provide health insurance to every family?
(1) Kerala
(2) Gujarat
(3) Rajasthan
(4) Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer - (3) Rajasthan
Explanation:

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On 1st April 2021, Rajasthan Government started the registration for its Chiranjeevi Health Insurance
Scheme.
Chiranjeevi Health Insurance Scheme announced by the CM Ashok Gehlot in the state budget 2021-22.
Under this scheme, Each family in the state can claim up to Rs.5 lakh every year for medical expenses.
With this step, Rajasthan has become the first state in India to provide health insurance to every family.

Q.26) Centre has announced a public holiday on which day of birthday of Dr. BR Ambedkar?
(1) 11th April
(2) 12th April
(3) 13th April
(4) 14th April
Correct Answer - (4) 14th April
Explanation:
On 1st April 2021, The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions declared in a notification
that 14th April will be a public holiday for all its offices.
This holiday on account of the birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar.
14th April 2021 is the 130th birth anniversary of Dr. BR Ambedkar.

Q.27) Which Indian railway zone became the first fully electrified Railway zone?
(1) Northern Railways
(2) South East Railway
(3) West Central Railway
(4) Eastern Railways
Correct Answer - (3) West Central Railway
Explanation:
West Central Railway(WCR) has become the 1st fully electrified zone of Indian Railways.
Currently, West Central Railway covers 3,012 route Kilometers of electrified railway network.
The West Central Railway, one of the 18 Railway zones of the Indian Railways, came into existence on
1st April 2003, headquartered at Jabalpur(Madhya Pradesh).
On 3rd March 2021, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal announced that the entire rail network in India will
be fully electrified by 2023 while all rail networks will be run on renewable energy by 2030.

Q.28) Which Lt. General has been appointed as the Chief of Staff of Western Command?
(1) Ashish Kumar
(2) Manjinder Singh
(3) Karan Kapoor
(4) Vinay Kumar
Correct Answer - (2) Manjinder Singh
Explanation:
On 1st April 2021, Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh took over as the Chief of Staff(CoS) of the
Western Command.
He was commissioned into the 19 Madras regiment on December 1986.
He has been awarded the Yudh Seva Medal in 2015 and the Vishwa Seva Medal in 2019.
Western Command is a Command-level formation of the Indian Army, active since 1947.

Q.29) Who has been appointed as the chairperson of the Public Enterprises Selection Board(PESB)?
(1) Mallika Srinivasan
(2) Naina Lal Kidwai
(3) Kalpana Morparia
(4) Ranjana Kumar
Correct Answer - (1) Mallika Srinivasan
Explanation:
On 1st April 2021, Padma Shri Mallika Srinivasan(Chairman and Managing Director of Tractors and
Farm Equipment(TAFE) Limited) has been appointed as the chairperson of the Public Enterprises
Selection Board(PESB).
Tractors and Farm Equipment(TAFE) Limited is the India's 2nd and World's 3rd Largest tractor
manufacturer.

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The Public Enterprises Selection Board(PESB) is a high powered body under the Department of
Personnel and Training(DoPT) constituted by Government of India.

Q.30) Which former RBI-Governor has been appointed as the Additional Director of Britannia?
(1) Urjit Patel
(2) Raghuram Rajan
(3) Amitav Ghosh
(4) Bimal Jalan
Correct Answer - (1) Urjit Patel
Explanation:
Former governor of Reserve Bank of India, Dr. Urjit Patel has been appointed as Additional Director of
Britannia Industries for a term of 5 years with effect from 31st March 2021.
Dr. Urjit Patel was the Governor of RBI during Sep 2016 to Dec 2018 and was succeeded by Shaktikanta
Das(Current Governor of RBI).
Britannia Industries Ltd is an Indian food and beverage company, Founded in 1892 and headquartered
in Kolkata(West Bengal).

Q.31) Which country will host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup?
(1) Australia
(2) New Zealand
(3) South Africa
(4) Both (1) & (2)
Correct Answer - (4) Both (1) & (2)
Explanation:
2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup will jointly host by Australia and New Zealand.
This 2023 FIFA tournament will take place in 9 cities of Australia and New Zealand.
This is the 1st time that a world cup will be hosted by the countries from different confederations.
The FIFA Women's World Cup is an international football competition held every four years since 1991.

Q.32) Which state govt. has declared, Amboli as a biodiversity heritage site?
(1) Maharashtra
(2) Rajasthan
(3) Karnataka
(4) Jharkhand
Correct Answer - (1) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Amboli in Western Ghats in Sindhudurg district has been declared as a biodiversity heritage site by
Maharashtra Government on 31st March 2021.
A rare colorful freshwater fish species, 'Schistura Hiranyakeshi' has been found in the Hiranyakeshi
River flowing through Amboli village.

Q.33) Who launched the Joint Logistics Node(JLN) at Western Naval Command in Mumbai?
(1) Nitin Gadkari
(2) Piyush Goyal
(3) Piyush Goyal
(4) Bipin Rawat
Correct Answer - (4) Bipin Rawat
Explanation:
On 1st April 2021, Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat has launched Joint Logistics Node(JLN) at
Western Naval Command in Mumbai.
The first Joint Logistics Node(JLN) was established in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in 2018.

Q.34) Which country has topped in 'Prime-Time for Real Time 2021' report?
(1) China
(2) India
(3) Canada
(4) France
Correct Answer - (2) India
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Explanation:
'Prime-Time for Real Time 2021' report was launched by ACI Worldwide.
According to this Report, India has topped with 25.5 billion transactions in most number of real-time
transactions in Digital Payments 2020.
And, China in 2nd position with 15.7 billion transactions & South Korea in 3rd position with 6 billion
transactions.
All over the world, Total number of real-time transactions 70.3 billion in 2020, Increased 41%
compared to 2019(50 billion).
ACI Worldwide is a payment Systems Company headquartered in USA.

Q.35) Which state's Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan has been awarded with Kalinga Ratna Award
2021?
(1) Punjab
(2) Andhra Pradesh
(3) Haryana
(4) Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer - (2) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
On 2nd April 2021, on the occasion of birth anniversary of Adikabi Sarala Das, Biswabhusan
Harichandan has received the Kalinga Ratna Award 2021 for his contribution to literature.
This award was presented by Vice President, Venkaiah Naidu on the 40th Annual Day of Sarala Sahitya
Sansad at the Sarla Bhawan, Cuttack(Odisha).
Kalinga Ratna Award is the annual award instituted in 2017 by Sarla Sahitya Sansad.
Biswabhusan Harichandan is the 23rd & current governor of Andhra Pradesh from July 2019.

Q.36) Which country will host the 2023 Men’s Boxing World Championship?
(1) Uzbekistan
(2) Kazakhstan
(3) Tajikistan
(4) Afghanistan
Correct Answer - (1) Uzbekistan
Explanation:
On 2nd April 2021, President of International Boxing Association(AIBA), Umar Kremlev has announced
'2023 Men’s Boxing World Championship' will be held in Tashkent capital of Uzbekistan.
The International Boxing Association(AIBA) originally the Association Internationale de Boxe Amateur
formed in 1946, headquartered Lausanne(Switzerland).
The 2021 Men’s Boxing World Championship are scheduled to be held in Belgrade(Serbia) from 26th
October to 6th November 2021.

Q.37) Who laid the foundation stone of 'Balasaheb Thackeray National Memorial' in Dadar?
(1) Narendra Modi
(2) Uddhav Thackeray
(3) Sanjay Raut
(4) Sonia Gandhi
Correct Answer - (2) Uddhav Thackeray
Explanation:
Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray laid the foundation stone for Balasaheb Thackeray
National Memorial at Shivaji Park in Dadar.
Dadar is the first planned area of Mumbai & also a hub for the Marathi culture in Mumbai.
Bal Keshav Thackeray also known as Balasaheb Thackeray founder of Shiv Sena & also the father of
Uddhav Thackeray.

Q.38) Which IIT become the first IIT to reduce its carbon footprint by 50%?
(1) IIT-Madras
(2) IIT-Bombay
(3) IIT-Delhi
(4) IIT-Kharagpur
Correct Answer - (3) IIT-Delhi
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Explanation:
Indian Institute of Technology(IIT)-Delhi has become the first Central Government funded Technical
Institute to reduce its carbon footprint by more than 50%.
This was made possible after the 2MW power purchase contract made by IIT Delhi with a hydro power
generator in Himachal Pradesh.
IIT-Delhi located in South Delhi, Established in 1961.

Q.39) Which bank become the first bank to partner with PhonePe to issue FASTags?
(1) Yes Bank
(2) Dena Bank
(3) HDFC Bank
(4) ICICI bank
Correct Answer - (4) ICICI bank
Explanation:
On 1st April 2021, ICICI Bank and PhonePe announced their partnership for the issuance of FASTags
using UPI on PhonePe app.
After this, ICICI Bank become the first bank to partner with PhonePe for the issuance of FASTag.
ICICI Bank was established by the Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India in 1994 in
Vadodara, Headquarter: Mumbai.

Q.40) Who becomes first digital payments company to cross billion-transaction mark on UPI?
(1) BHIM
(2) PhonePe
(3) Paytm
(4) Google Pay
Correct Answer - (2) PhonePe
Explanation:
PhonePe has become the first digital payments company to cross 1-billion transactions on Unified
Payments Interface(UPI) infrastructure.
PhonePe achieved this feat in March 2021, when total transactions clocked around 1.3 billion.
PhonePe is an Indian digital payments and financial services company, founded in December 2015,
headquartered in Bangalore(Karnataka).

Q.41) Which ministry has approved the “National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021”?
(1) Health Ministry
(2) AYUSH Ministry
(3) Tourism Ministry
(4) Culture Ministry
Correct Answer - (1) Health Ministry
Explanation:
On 3rd April 2021, Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan approved & announced
“National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021”.
The National Policy for Rare Diseases will reduce the high cost of treatment for rare diseases and will
increase focus on domestic research.

Q.42) Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the Capacity Building Commission?
(1) Muhammad Omar
(2) Urjit Patel
(3) Adil Jainulbhai
(4) Amitav Ghosh
Correct Answer - (3) Adil Jainulbhai
Explanation:
Former Chief of Quality Council of India(QCI), Adil Zainulbhai has been appointed as the chairman of
Capacity Building Commission.
Capacity Building Commission was set up under the government’s ambitious programme ‘Mission
Karamyogi’ to train civil servants at all levels.

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Q.43) World Bank & Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) approved a loan for $300 million
Drinking water project in which state?
(1) Maharashtra
(2) West Bengal
(3) Punjab
(4) Karnataka
Correct Answer - (3) Punjab
Explanation:
The World Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank(AIIB) have approved a loan for $300
million(Rs.2,190 crore) canal-based drinking water projects in Punjab.
This Drinking water project is aimed at ensuring quality drinking water and minimizes water losses for
Amritsar and Ludhiana.
The entire project will be co-financed by World Bank with $105 million, AIIB with $105 million and the
Punjab government with $90 million.

Q.44) Who released a book ‘Neelimarani: My Mother, My Hero’ authored by Achyuta Samanta?
(1) Narendra Modi
(2) Amit Shah
(3) Venkaiah Naidu
(4) Piyush Goyal
Correct Answer - (3) Venkaiah Naidu
Explanation:
On 2nd April 2021, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu released a book titled ‘Neelimarani: My mother,
My hero’, at Raj Bhawan in Bhubaneswar(Odisha).
This book written by Dr. Achyuta Samanta(Lok Sabha member) & this book is a biography of his late
mother, Smt. Neelimarani.
Achyuta Samanta (born 20 January 1965) is the founder of Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology at
Bhubaneswar in 1992.

Q.45) Who is the authored the book ‘Manohar Parrikar: Brilliant Mind, Simple Life’?
(1) Arundhati Roy
(2) Jeet Thayil
(3) Nitin Gokhale
(4) Anidya Dutta
Correct Answer - (3) Nitin Gokhale
Explanation:
A new book titled ‘Manohar Parrikar: Brilliant Mind, Simple Life’ written by Nitin Gokhale, was
released on 31st March 2021.
Publisher: Bloomsbury
This book about the journey of Monohar Parrikar. He was the 10th Chief Minister of Goa.
Monohar Parrikar is the first IIT-ian to become the Chief Minister.

Q.46) 5-day Tulip Festival has been inaugurated in which state/UT?

(1) Jammu & Kashmir
(2) Andhra Pradesh
(3) Ladakh
(4) Manipur
Correct Answer - (1) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
On 3rd April 2021, The 5-day Tulip Festival has been inaugurated at Asia’s largest Tulip Garden in
Srinagar(Jammu & Kashmir) by Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha.
On 25th March 2021, Asia’s largest Tulip Garden was opened in Srinagar, this tulip garden known as
Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden spread over 30 hectares of land.

Q.47) India's 1st Farm Based Solar Power Plant under PM-KUSUM Scheme commissioned in which
state?
(1) Rajasthan
(2) Punjab
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(3) Gujarat
(4) Haryana
Correct Answer - (1) Rajasthan
Explanation:
On 1st April 2021, Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation ltd(RRECL) has commissioned India's 1st
Farm-based Solar Power Project under PM-KUSUM Scheme at Kotpuli Tehsil in Jaipur(Rajasthan).
This Solar Power Project has a capacity of 1 megawatt and is spread over on 3.5-acre land.
This has been developed at an investment of nearly ₹3.7 crore.
Expected to generate 17 lakh electricity units per year by this Solar Power Project.
PM-KUSUM(Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan) was launched by the
Ministry of New & Renewable Energy(MNRE) in 2019.

Q.48) World Bank has approved $32 million Project to improve Healthcare services in which state?
(1) Sikkim
(2) Assam
(3) Mizoram
(4) Meghalaya
Correct Answer - (3) Mizoram
Explanation:
On 1st April 2021, World Bank has approved $32 million(₹234.8 crore) for "Mizoram Health Systems
Strengthening Project" for improving management capacity and quality of health services in Mizoram.
This project will help Mizoram to improve quality certification at health facilities, enhance human
resources and improve health insurance.
World Bank is the international financial institution that provides loans and grants, formed in 1944,
headquarters in Washington.

Q.49) Who will be honored with 30th GD Birla Award for Scientific Research?
(1) Mukesh Srivastava
(2) Purushottam Rao
(3) Ashutosh Chandra
(4) Suman Chakraborty
Correct Answer - (4) Suman Chakraborty
Explanation:
Professor Suman Chakraborty has been selected for the 30th GD (Ghanshyam Das) Birla Award for
Scientific Research for his outstanding contribution.
He is one of the faculty members at IIT Kharagpur(West Bengal).
The award carries a cash prize of ₹5 lakhs.
G.D. Birla Award for Scientific Research was instituted in 1991 by the K. K. Birla Foundation in honour
of Ghanshyam Das Birla.

Q.50) Which programme was launched by NITI Aayog to promote and support deep science based
startup’s?
(1) AIM PRIME
(2) AIM SCIENCE
(3) AIM HIGH
(4) AIM MASTER
Correct Answer - (1) AIM PRIME
Explanation:
For a major push towards deep technology and driving in India, NITI Aayog has launched AIM-PRIME.
Under this AIM-PRIME initiative, Technology Developers & Incubation managers will be provided
Training & Guidance on Deep Technology Entrepreneurship over a period of 12 months.
AIM-PRIME stands for Atal Innovation Mission - Programme for Researchers on Innovations, Market-
Readiness & Entrepreneurship.

Q.51) "Sankalp se Siddi" - a Village and Digital Drive was launched under which ministry?
(1) Civil Aviation
(2) Tribal Affairs
(3) AYUSH
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(4) Panchayati Raj
Correct Answer - (2) Tribal Affairs
Explanation:
“Sankalp se Siddhi” - Village and Digital Connect Drive was launched by TRIFED under the Ministry of
Tribal Affairs.
“Sankalp se Siddhi” is a 100 day drive which was stared from 1st April 2021.
This drive aims to activate the Van Dhan Vikas Kendras in villages & will cover 100 villages in each
region and 1500 villages in India.
TRIFED stands for Tribal Co-operative Marketing Federation of India is a national level cooperative
body under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, established in 1984 under the former Ministry of Welfare.

Q.52) India’s First Environment Minister has passed away. His name is -
(1) Kamal Nath
(2) Bhajan Lal
(3) Digvijaysinh Zala
(4) Nilamani Routray
Correct Answer - (3) Digvijaysinh Zala
Explanation:
Former Union Environment Minister and MLA from Gujarat, Digvijaysinh Zala has passed away at the
age of 88.
The Union Environment Ministry was established under former PM Indira Gandhi, he became the first
Environment Minister of India from 1982 to 1984.
In May 2014, Environment Ministry was renamed as the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate
Change. And Current Minister Prakash Javadekar.

Q.53) Which state has launched a Unique Gift scheme for promoting COVID-19 vaccination?
(1) Madhya Pradesh
(2) Uttar Pradesh
(3) Andhra Pradesh
(4) Jammu & Kashmir
Correct Answer - (2) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
On 5th April 2021, Uttar Pradesh government has launched a Unique Gift scheme for promoting
COVID-19 vaccination across the UP.
As per this scheme, On 7th April 2021(World Health Day), UP government will conduct a lucky draw for
the recipients of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Who have taken both Covid-19 vaccine, Only they will be eligible for this Gift Scheme.

Q.54) Who has taken over as the head of BCCI Anti-Corruption Unit?
(1) Shabbir Hussein
(2) Shekih Rehman
(3) Ajith Singh
(4) Ramesh Mody
Correct Answer - (1) Shabbir Hussein
Explanation:
On 5th April 2021, The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appoint former DGP of Gujarat,
Shabir Hussein Shekhadam Khandwawala as the head of BCCI Anti-Corruption Unit.
He has take over from former DGP of Rajasthan, Ajit Singh. Ajit Singh's tenure ended on 31st March
2021.
Shabir Hussein is a 1973 batch IPS officer, retired as Gujrat DGP in December 2010. After that, he was
an advisor of the Essar Group for 10 years.

Q.55) In tennis, Who has won the "Miami Open title" in men's singles category?
(1) Hubert Hurkacza
(2) Jannik Sinner
(3) Rafael Nadal
(4) Roger Federer
Correct Answer - (1) Hubert Hurkacza
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Explanation:
On 4th April 2021, in Tennis, Poland's Hubert Hurkacz has won the Miami Open title by defeating
Italy's Jannik Sinner Italy.
This is the biggest title of his career.
He also became Poland's first Masters 1000 champion.
On Same day, In women singles, Ashleigh Barty won the Miami open title by defeating Bianca
Andreescu.

Q.56) Which state has become the 3rd-state to pass a law on forced conversion for marriage?
(1) Kerala
(2) Punjab
(3) Bihar
(4) Gujarat
Correct Answer - (4) Gujarat
Explanation:
Gujarat Government has passed a law on forced conversions for marriage to amend the "Freedom of
Religion(Dharma Swatantrya) Act 2003".
This bill aim to combat forcefull religious conversions, better known as 'Love Jihat'.
Before this, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh have implemented this 'Love Jihat' law.

Q.57) India has topped with how many medals in Dubai Para Badminton International 2021?
(1) 10
(2) 20
(3) 30
(4) 40
Correct Answer - (2) 20
Explanation:
3rd Sheikh Hamdan bin Al Maktoum Dubai Para Badminton International 2021 was held from 29th
March to 4th February 2021.
In this tournament, India topped the medals tally with 20 medals (4-Gold, 6-Silver and 10-Bronze).
World Champion Pramod Bhagat won 2-Gold, Krishna Nagar & Prem Kumar won the other 2-Gold.

Q.58) Recently, Which Indian Soldiers placed in Guinness Book of World Records?
(1) Naik Velu
(2) Vishnu Som
(3) Manish Kumar
(4) Uma Sudhir
Correct Answer - (1) Naik Velu
Explanation:
An Indian Army Soldier Naik N.A. Velu P has started Kashmir to Kanyakumari ultra-marathon to make it
to the Guinness Book of World records.
He aims to complete about 4300km (Kashmir-Kanyakumari) of ultra-marathon in 50 days. He is running
70-100 km per day.
He is travelling with a message of “Clean India- Green India” and also inspiration to the youth to be a
strong contributor in “Fit India” mission.
In June 2020, Naik Velu became the first Indian ultra-runner to complete 1,600 km in 17 days.

Q.59) Who is the writer of the book titled, 'Hinduism Beyond Ritualism'?
(1) Ramchandra Guha
(2) Vineet Agarwal
(3) Anant Vijay
(4) Romila Thapar
Correct Answer - (2) Vineet Agarwal
Explanation:
IPS officer and IITian, Vineet Agarwal has come with his book titled 'Hinduism Beyond Ritualism'.
This book weaves the various concepts that broadly define Hinduism in a simple and interesting
manner.

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Vineet Agarwal has held various important posts in the Government of Maharashtra, Central Bureau of
Investigation and Government of India.

Q.60) Which Indian institute has topped in the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2020?
(1) IIT Delhi
(2) IISc Bangalore
(3) IIT Madras
(4) IIT Kharagpur
Correct Answer - (2) IISc Bangalore
Explanation:
Around 15 Indian universities have made position in the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2020
also known as Shanghai Ranking.
The Indian Institute of Science(IISc)-Bangalore has secured the 1st position among the higher
education institutes in India.
The other top performing institutes are IIT Madras, IIT Delhi and IIT Kharagpur.
While Calcutta University became the best University in India.

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