[GKmojo] March MCQs 2021

1. India's 1st Toy Cluster will be set up in which state?

A. Karnataka
B. Maharashtra
C. Rajasthan
D. Gujarat

Answer: Option A
Aequs Private Limited is developing a 400-acre India's 1st Toy Cluster
at Koppal in Karnataka at an investment of USD 500 million.

2. Which film won the Best Motion Picture - Drama award at the Golden
Globe Awards 2021?
A. Promising Young Woman
B. Mank
C. The Trial of the Chicago 7
D. Nomadland

Answer: Option D
Nomadland has won the Best Motion Picture Drama award and the
Best Director award went to its director Chloe Zhao, making her the
second woman ever to win the award.

3. The Amazonia-1 satellite has launched by the ISRO onboard on PSLV-

C51. The Amazonia-1 satellite belongs to which country?
A. Russia
B. Brazil
C. Argentina
D. United States

Answer: Option B

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 The PSLV-C51 was used to launch the 19 payloads, which included
637-kg Amazonia-1 satellite of Brazil as its primary passenger and 18
other co-passenger satellites.

4. Matam Venkata Rao has recently been appointed as the new

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of which bank?
A. Bank of India
B. Punjab National Bank
C. Canara Bank
D. Central Bank of India

Answer: Option D
Matam Venkata Rao has been sworn in as the new Managing Director
and Chief Executive Officer of state-run of the Central Bank of India.

5. Which Indian Boxer has been appointed as the Chairperson of AIBA's

champions and veterans committee?
A. Mary Kom
B. Vikas Krishnan
C. Vijender Singh
D. Amit Panghal

Answer: Option A
The Indian Boxer Mary Kom has been appointed as the chairperson
of the International Boxing Association's (AIBA) champions and
veterans committee.

6. Which actor has won the "Best Performance by an Actor (Male) in a

Motion Picture - Drama" award at the 78th Golden Globe Awards
2021?
A. Daniel Kaluuya
B. Mark Ruffalo
C. Sacha Baron Cohen

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 D. Chadwick Boseman

Answer: Option D
Chadwick Boseman has won the "Best Performance by an Actor
(Male) in a Motion Picture - Drama" award at the 78th Golden Globe
Awards 2021.

7. Who has been ranked as the top billionaire in the Hurun Global Rich
List 2021?
A. Bernard Arnault
B. Jeff Bezos
C. Elon Musk
D. Bill Gates

Answer: Option C
Tesla chief Elon Musk bagged the top spot-on 10th Edition of the
Hurun Global Rich List for the first time.

8. Which University has topped the QS World University Rankings

2021?
A. Stanford University
B. University of Cambridge
C. University of Oxford
D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Answer: Option D
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) United States has
retained its top position as the best university for the ninth year in a
row.

9. Which city has emerged as the top city in the Ease of Living Index
2020 in the Million+ category?
A. Chennai
B. Bengaluru

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 C. Ahmedabad
D. Pune

Answer: Option B
Bengaluru and Shimla have topped the Ease of Living Index 2020
released by the Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs,
Hardeep Singh Puri.

10. Which state government has collaborated with IBM to provide free
skills training to the youth?
A. Assam
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Goa
D. Sikkim

Answer: Option C
The Goa government has collaborated with the IBM to provide free
skills training to the youth.

11. Which Indian University has emerged as the best institution in the
11th edition of the QS World University Rankings?
A. IIT Bombay
B. IIT Delhi
C. Indian Institute of Science
D. IIM Ahmadabad

Answer: Option A
The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay has emerged as the best
institution of the QS World University Rankings.

12. Which team has been ranked top in the Test rankings released by
ICC?
A. England

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 B. Australia
C. India
D. Pakistan

Answer: Option C
Team India has reclaimed the top spot in the latest ICC Test Team
Rankings.

13. What is the theme of International Women's Day 2021?

A. Equal future challenge
B. Women in leadership: Choose to challenge
Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19
C.
world
D. Women achieving equal future in a COVID 19 world

Answer: Option C
According to the UN, the theme of International Women's Day 2021
is "Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19
world".

14. Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Glenmark

Pharma?
A. Kuldeep Yadav
B. Ishant Sharma
C. Rohit Sharma
D. Suresh Raina

Answer: Option C
Rohit Sharma has "officially signed on to represent Glenmark's
Candid Powder a legacy brand of the company's consumer care
division.

15. President Ram Nath Kovind has laid the foundation stone for the
conservation works of Singorgarh Fort in which state?

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 A. Gujarat
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Madhya Pradesh

Answer: Option D
The President has laid the foundation stone for the conservation
works of Singorgarh Fort in Singrampur village of Damoh district,
Madhya Pradesh.

16. The Prime Minister has inaugurated the 'Maitri Setu' bridge to
strengthen connectivity with which country?
A. Maldives
B. Bangladesh
C. Nepal
D. Sri Lanka

Answer: Option B
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated 'Maitri Setu'
bridge between India and Bangladesh through a video conference.

17. "The Frontier Gandhi: My Life and Struggle" is an English translation

of the autobiography of which freedom fighter?
A. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
B. Vallabhbhai Patel
C. Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
D. C. Rajagopalachari

Answer: Option C
The autobiography of freedom fighter 'Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan',
titled "The Frontier Gandhi: My Life and Struggle" has been released.

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18. Who has won the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year award for
2021?
A. Vinesh Phogat
B. Koneru Humpy
C. Dutee Chand
D. Rani Rampal

Answer: Option B
The World rapid chess champion Koneru Humpy has won the BBC
Indian Sportswoman of the Year award for 2021.

19. What is the rank of India in the Economic Freedom Index 2021 by
The Heritage Foundation?
A. 148
B. 156
C. 121
D. 101

Answer: Option C
The India has been placed at 121 position among 184 countries in the
index, with a score of 56.5 out of 100. India is put under "Mostly
Unfree category".

20. Name the Indian celebrity who has been chosen as the recipient of
the 2021 FIAF Award by the International Federation of Film
Archives (FIAF)?
A. Anupam Kher
B. Priyanka Chopra
C. Amitabh Bachchan
D. Akshay Kumar

Answer: Option C

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 The Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has been chosen as the
recipient of the prestigious 2021 FIAF Award by the International
Federation of Film Archives (FIAF).

21. Which bank has launched a range of wearable contactless payment

devices under the brand Wear 'N' Pay?
A. Canara Bank
B. SBI
C. Axis Bank
D. HDFC Bank

Answer: Option C
The Axis Bank has launched a range of wearable contactless payment
devices under the brand Wear 'N' Pay.

22. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Statistician of India (CSI)?
A. Rattan Chand
B. Sridhar Srivastava
C. G P Samanta
D. Probir Chaudhury

Answer: Option C
The Central Government has appointed Dr. G P Samanta as the new
Chief Statistician of India (CSI) for a period of two years.

23. India's largest floating solar plant will come up in which state?
A. Maharashtra
B. Gujarat
C. Goa
D. Telangana

Answer: Option D

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 The State-run power generator NTPC is set to unveil the country's
largest floating solar power plant of 100 mw capacity at
Ramagundam in Telangana.

24. The Union Cabinet has approved changes to the Insurance Act 1938
for increasing the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit to which
percent from the present 49 percent?
A. 60 per cent
B. 80 per cent
C. 51 per cent
D. 74 per cent

Answer: Option D
The Union cabinet has approved changes to the Insurance Act for
increasing the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit to 74 per cent
from the present 49 per cent.

25. Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Doritos?

A. Kartik Aaryan
B. Tiger Shroff
C. Ranbir Kapoor
D. Varun Dhawan

Answer: Option A
Doritos, the India's No.1 Nacho Chip brand has enlisted leading
Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan as it's first-ever brand ambassador in
India.

26. Who has won the Album of the Year award at the Grammy Awards
2021?
A. Folklore
B. Black Pumas
C. Chilombo

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 D. Everyday Life

Answer: Option A
Taylor Swift Album Folklore has won the Album of the Year award at
the Grammy Awards 2021.

27. Which team has won the domestic cricket tournament Vijay Hazare
Trophy 2020-21?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Mumbai
C. Railways
D. Baroda

Answer: Option B
Mumbai has won the tournament to take their fourth title beating
Uttar Pradesh by six wickets in the final of Vijay Hazare Trophy
2020-21.

28. Which country has topped the World Happiness Report 2021?
A. Singapore
B. Germany
C. Finland
D. Norway

Answer: Option C
The World Happiness Report 2021 has been topped by Finland, for
the fourth consecutive year.

29. Which film has won the best feature film award at the 67th National
Film Awards for 2019?
A. Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi
B. Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea
C. Jallikattu

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 D. Helen

Answer: Option B
Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea (Malayalam) film has won the
best feature film award at the 67th National Film Awards for 2019.

30. What is the theme of World Water Day 2021?

A. Ocean & Climate
B. Water and Climate Change
C. Leaving no one behind
D. Valuing Water

Answer: Option D
The World Water Day Theme 2021 is Valuing Water.

31. Who has been felicitated with the Gandhi Peace Prize for the years
2020?
A. Sulabh International
B. A. T. Ariyaratne
C. Yohei Sasakawa
D. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Answer: Option D
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman of Bangladesh has been
felicitated with the Gandhi Peace Prize for the years 2020.

32. What is the rank of India in terms of the military force strength, as
per the report "ultimate military strength index"?
A. 9th
B. 2nd
C. 4th
D. 7th
Answer: Option C
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 The military force of India stands at number fourth place in the
world, according to a study titled "ultimate military strength index"
released by defence website Military Direct.

33. Which film has won the Best Hindi Film award at the 67th National
Awards 2021?
A. Kesari
B. Panga
C. Chhichhore
D. Gully Boy

Answer: Option C
'Chhichhore', which was starred late actor Sushant Singh Rajput was
adjudged the Best Hindi Film at the 67th National Awards 2021.

34. What is the rank of India in the International Intellectual Property

Index 2021 released by the US Chamber of Commerce Global
Innovation Policy Centre?
A. 40
B. 28
C. 35
D. 51

Answer: Option A
The India has been ranked 40 among 53 global economies in the
International Intellectual Property (IP) Index 2021.

35. What is the title of the official song of the ICC Women's World Cup
2022?
A. Girl Gang
B. Female Gang
C. Lady Gang
D. Pink Gang

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 Answer: Option A
Girl Gang, a track by New Zealand singer Gin Wigmore, has been
announced as the official song of the 2022 ICC Women's World Cup.

36. The Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has included which game in Khelo
India Youth Games 2021?
A. Yogasana
B. Kite-fighting
C. Gillidanda
D. Leg Cricket

Answer: Option A
The Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has included Yogasana in Khelo
India Youth Games 2021 in a bid to develop it as a competitive sport.

37. The World Development Report 2021 has been released by which
organisation?
A. World Bank
B. WEF
C. UNCTAD
D. IMF

Answer: Option A
The "World Development Report 2021: Data for Better Lives" was
released by the World Bank.

38. The 'Global Wind Report 2021, released by the Global Wind Energy
Council (GWEC). Where is the headquarter of GWEC located?
A. London, United Kingdom
B. Paris, France
C. Brussels, Belgium
D. Vienna, Austria
Answer: Option C

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 The Global Wind Report 2021 has been released by the Global Wind
Energy Council (GWEC). The headquarter of GWEC is located in
Brussels, Belgium.

39. Which is the best year for Wind Industry according to the Global
Wind Report 2021?
A. 2018
B. 2019
C. 2020
D. 2021

Answer: Option C
The 2020 was the best year in history for the global wind industry
according to the Global Wind Report 2021 with 93 GW of new
capacity installed - a 53 per cent year-on-year increase.

40. Which film has won the best film award at the 66th Filmfare Awards
for the year 2021?
A. Ludo
B. Thappad
C. Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior
D. Angrezi Medium

Answer: Option B
Anubhav Sinha's Thappad recorded most wins with seven trophies
has won the best film award at the 66th Filmfare Awards for the year
2021.

41. Who is the author of the book titled "Names of the Women"?
A. Jeet Thayil
B. Vikram Seth
C. Salman Rushdie
D. Shashi Tharoor

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 Answer: Option A
A book titled "Names of the Women" authored by Jeet Thayil.

42. Who has been awarded the Saraswati Samman, 2020?

A. Sharankumar Limbale
B. Vasdev Mohi
C. K Siva Reddy
D. Sitanshu Yashaschandra
Answer: Option A
Noted Marathi writer Dr Sharankumar Limbale has been selected for
the Saraswati Samman, 2020.
43.Who has been honoured with the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award?
A. Rajinikanth
B. Irfan Khan
C. Rishi Kapoor
D. Salman Khan

Answer: Option A
The Legendary Indian actor Rajinikanth will be honoured with the
51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest film honour for his
outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.

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