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Current Affairs Q&A PDF – February 2021

Table of Contents
NATIONAL AFFAIRS ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS ........................................................................................................................................... 51
GOVT SCHEMES ............................................................................................................................................................. 56
BANKING AND FINANCE .............................................................................................................................................. 62
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS ............................................................................................................................................ 86
MoUs AND AGREEMENTS ............................................................................................................................................. 89
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS ...................................................................................................................... 102
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS .................................................................................................................................. 115
SUMMITS, CONFERENCES .......................................................................................................................................... 120
COMMITTEE AND MEETING ...................................................................................................................................... 124
INDEX ........................................................................................................................................................................... 126
ACQUISITION AND MERGERS .................................................................................................................................... 129
DEFENCE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 134
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ..................................................................................................................................... 138
SPORTS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 144
BOOKS AND AUTHORS................................................................................................................................................ 149
OBITUARY .................................................................................................................................................................... 161
IMPORTANT DAYS ...................................................................................................................................................... 165
ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................................................................................... 172
APP and WEB PORTAL ................................................................................................................................................ 173
CURRENT STATIC BANKING ...................................................................................................................................... 181
CA STATIC GK .............................................................................................................................................................. 184

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Which Ministry organized the NCAVES (Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of the Ecosystem
Services) India Forum-2021?
1) Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF)
2) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
3) Ministry of Finance (FinMin)
4) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)
5) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)
Answer- 2) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
Explanation:
NCAVES (Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of the Ecosystem Services) India Forum-2021 was
organized by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) through virtual mode on
January 14, 21, 28, 2021. It is aimed to Spread the knowledge of Environmental-Economic accounting for
Sustainable Economic Growth using the United Nations’ System of Environmental-Economic Accounting
(SEEA) framework. Participating Countries – India, Brazil, China, Mexico & South Africa.

2. Where was India’s 1st indigenous metro racks deployed, in January 2021?
1) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2) Kochi, Kerala
3) Kolkata, West Bengal
4) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
5) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Answer- 5) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Explanation:
On 29th January 2021, Uddhav Thackeray, Chief Minister of Maharashtra unveiled the first indigenous
metro racks for the new Metro line of Mumbai – Metro 2A and 7 at the Charkop Metro Depot, Mumbai,
Maharashtra. The rake was manufactured by Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) and delivered the first
‘Made in India’ rake from the Bengaluru facility of BEML. This metro line will become functional from June
2021.

3. Which was India’s 1st major acquisition of fighter planes in the last 23 years after acquiring the
Sukhoi jets from Russia?
1) F-35 from US
2) Rafale from France
3) Su-30MKI from Russia
4) IAI Kfir from Israel
5) Mirage 2000 from France
Answer- 2) Rafale from France
Explanation:
On 27th January 2021, The 3rd batch of 3 Rafale Aircrafts which got airborne from Istres Air Base, France
landed at an Indian Air Force Base, India. The non-stop flight for 7000 km was supported by the inflight
refuelling by Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT), UAE Air Force. With this 3rd set of deliveries the total
number of Rafales in the IAF’s inventory became 11. This is India’s 1st major acquisition of fighter planes in
23 years after the Sukhoi jets from Russia.

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4. What was the estimated capital need for India between 2020-2030, for transition towards Electric
Vehicles (EVs) adoption, as per the report released by NITI Aayog & Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)
in January 2021?
1) INR 10 Lakh Crores
2) INR 19.7 Lakh Crores
3) INR 15.5 Lakh Crores
4) INR 17 Lakh Crores
5) INR 21.7 Lakh Crores
Answer- 2) INR 19.7 Lakh Crores
Explanation:
According to the report ‘Mobilising Finance for EVs in India: A Toolkit of Solutions to Mitigate Risks and
Address Market Barriers, January 2021’ released by NITI Aayog & Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), India’s
transition towards Electric Vehicles (EVs) adoption between the years 2020-2030 will need a capital of INR
19.7 Lakh Crores (USD 266 Billion) they will be utilized for construction of vehicles, charging stations, and
batteries & other infrastructures.

5. When was the 2021 ASEAN-India Hackathon conducted?

1) February 1-3
2) January 30 – February 2
3) January 28-30
4) January 27-31
5) January 31 – February 3
Answer- 1) February 1-3
Explanation:
On 1st February, 2021 Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ addressed the inaugural
session of 2021’s ASEAN-India Hackathon. ASEAN-INDIA Hackathon 2021 is launched by Association of
Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) in partnership with Ministry of Education (MoE). The event an Initiative
by the Ministry of Education is aimed at Economic development through collaboration in education, science
and technology, exchange of thoughtful leadership works. This is a 36 hours’ event conducted online from
1st – 3rd February 2021.

6. When was the Indigenous Tejas Mark II Multirole Combat Jet planned to get launched by
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)?
1) 2025
2) 2030
3) 2027
4) 2023
5) 2022
Answer- 5) 2022
Explanation:
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is planning to launch the Indigenous Tejas Mark II Multirole Combat
Jet in August-September of 2022. The 1st high-speed trial of the jet will be started in 2023 and productions
are expected to begin in 2025. The new version of Tejas will have Bigger fuselage, longer range, better
maintainability, greater load carrying capability, stronger engine power & superior net-centric warfare
systems.

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7. Where is India’s 1st Leather Park located?
1) Gurugram, Haryana
2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
3) Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
4) Ambur, Tamil Nadu
5) Kolkata, West Bengal
Answer- 3) Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Government of Uttar Pradesh(UP) established India’s First Mega Leather Park in Kanpur, Uttar
Pradesh. This project is expected to generate more than 50000 job opportunities and indirectly provide
livelihood to more than 1.5 lakh individuals. The leather park will have all the facilities for production as
well as exhibition of leather products. It will also have fooding and lodging arrangements for the investors
who will come here from all over the world.

8. In January 2021, PM Modi addressed the 125th anniversary celebrations of the ‘Prabuddha
Bharata’ journal. Who started the ‘Prabuddha Bharata’ journal?
1) Aurobindo Ghosh
2) Swami Vivekananda
3) Mahatma Gandhi
4) Subhas Chandra Bose
5) Rabindranath Tagore
Answer- 2) Swami Vivekananda
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 125th anniversary celebrations of the ‘Prabuddha Bharata’
journal. ‘Prabuddha Bharata' is a monthly journal of the Ramakrishna Order which was started by Swami
Vivekananda. It has been in publication since 1896 and carries articles on social sciences and humanities
comprising historical, psychological, cultural and social sciences themes.

9. Where was the National Tribal Festival ‘Aadi Mahotsav’ 2021 held?
1) New Delhi
2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
3) Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
4) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
5) In TRIFED’s Virtual Platform
Answer- 1) New Delhi
Explanation:
On February 1, 2021, Vice President of India, Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the National Tribal Festival ‘Aadi
Mahotsav’ 2021 at Dilli Haat, New Delhi. The festival will be held from February 1-15, 2021 will showcase
Tribal art, crafts, medicine, cuisine & folk performances from Tribal Artists and chefs from more than 20
states of India. The festival is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs & Tribal Cooperative
Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED).

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10. Recently (in Feb 2021), Barbara Pompili signed a letter of Intent between SECI & AFD for
development of a 150 MW floating solar plant. She is the Minister for Ecological Transition of
_________.
1) Singapore
2) Italy
3) France
4) Qatar
5) Russia
Answer- 3) France
Explanation:
Barbara Pompili, French Minister for Ecological Transition made a 5-day Visit to India from January 28-
February 1, 2021. During Barbara Pompili’s meeting with R K Singh, Ministry of Power, New and Renewable
Energy a letter of intent between SECI & AFD for the development of a floating solar plant of up to 150 MW
was signed. During the meeting, Bilateral technical cooperation on high-efficiency solar panels & new
investments from French Companies in Solar Power Projects & Smart Grid in India were discussed.

11. Recently (in Feb 2021), Indo-French declared the period 2021-2022 as the Year of ________.
1) Economy
2) Medical Amenities
3) Renewable Energy
4) Environment
5) Cure
Answer- 4) Environment
Explanation:
Barbara Pompili, French Minister for Ecological Transition made a 5-day Visit to India from January 28-
February 1, 2021. Indo-French Year of the Environment for the period 2021-22 was launched by Prakash
Javadekar, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) & Barbara Pompili, French
Minister for Ecological Transition during the meeting between the Two Ministers. With an Objective to
Strengthen Indo-French cooperation in sustainable development & increasing the efficacy of actions
towards global environment protection.

12. How many products were recently (in Feb 2021), added to Minor Forest Produce (MFP) under
the central government’s scheme that receive Minimum Support Price (MSP)?
1) 49
2) 63
3) 6
4) 9
5) 14
Answer- 5) 14
Explanation:
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has included 14 additional Minor Forest Produce (MFP) items under the
Minimum Support Price (MSP) Scheme to ensure that Tribal Gatherers get fair prices for their Forest
Produces. The 14 items are Tasar Cocoon, Cashew Kernel, Elephant Apple Dry, Bamboo Shoot, Malkangani
Seed, Mahul Leaves, Nagod, Gokhru, Pipla/Uchithi, Gamhar/Gamari, Oroxylumindicum, Wild Mushroom
dry, Shringraj & Tree Moss. Previously, there were 49 items covered under the scheme, with the inclusion of
the 14 products, the total count jumps to 63.

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13. Where was the 5 daylong event of India’s Biggest Silk Fair, the 8th India International Silk Fair
held, in February 2021?
1) New Delhi
2) Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
3) Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
4) Bangalore, Karnataka
5) In Indian Silk Fair’s Virtual Platform
Answer- 5) In Indian Silk Fair’s Virtual Platform
Explanation:
On 31st January 2021, Union Minister for Women & Child Development and Textiles, Smriti Zubin Irani
virtually addressed the inaugural session of India’s Biggest Silk Fair, the 8th India International Silk Fair.
The 5 daylong event was virtually organised by Indian Silk Export Promotion Council (ISEPC), a non-profit
organisation under the Ministry of Textiles & Sponsored by Department of Commerce. The Event was held
from 31st January to 4th February 2021. Virtual Platform – https://virtualindiansilkfair.in/

14. Where was India’s 1st Centre for Wetland Conservation and Management (CWCM) recently (in
Feb 2021), got established by MoEFCC?
1) Nagpur, Maharashtra
2) Chandigarh
3) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
4) Kochi, Kerala
5) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Answer- 5) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Minister of State for Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC), Babul Supriyo
announced the establishment of India’s 1st Centre for Wetland Conservation and Management (CWCM) at
Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is being set up as part of the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management
(NCSCM) Institute, a research institute under MoEFCC. It was launched on occasion of the World Wetland
Day observed on February 2, 2021.

15. Where was Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) 2nd Exclusive LCA-Tejas Fighter Jets
Production Plant recently (in Feb 2021), inaugurated?
1) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2) Bangalore, Karnataka
3) Amritsar, Punjab
4) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
5) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 2) Bangalore, Karnataka
Explanation:
On February 2, 2021, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Hindustan Aeronautics
Limited’s (HAL) 2nd Exclusive Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)-Tejas Fighter Jets Production Plant at
Doddanekundi, Bangalore, Karnataka. The Plant will double HAL’s production capacity of LCA Tejas to 16
LCA Tejas Aircrafts a year from 2022-23 (at present it is 8). The Light Combat Aircraft Tejas, indigenously
designed by Aircraft Development Agency (ADA) under the Defence Research and Development
Organisation (DRDO).

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16. Which Institution started India’s 1st Amputee Clinic?
1) JIPMER, Pondicherry
2) AIIMS, New Delhi
3) Christian Medical College, Tamil Nadu
4) PGIMER, Chandigarh
5) Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
Answer- 4) PGIMER, Chandigarh
Explanation:
On 1st February 2021, The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) launched
India’s first Amputee Clinic, “PGI Amputee Clinic” in Chandigarh. The PGI Amputee clinic was inaugurated
by PGIMER Director Prof. Jagat Ram. Some modalities will be developed under this initiative to expand
medical aid for medicine and rehabilitation of amputees who cannot afford the cost. The clinic will also run
an Amputee school following the success of the Knee School which is running at PGIMER.

17. Which district topped the Aspirational Districts Ranking of Niti Aayog for December 2020?
1) Shravasti, UP
2) Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
3) Jamnagar, Gujarat
4) Aurangabad, Maharashtra
5) Baksa, Assam
Answer- 1) Shravasti district, UP
Explanation:
The Shravasti district of Uttar Pradesh (UP) topped the Aspirational Districts Ranking of Niti Aayog in
December 2020, the ranking is done every month. Health and nutrition, education, agriculture and water
resources, financial inclusion, skill development and basic infrastructure were the development areas that
were considered for the ranking.

18. Which organisation is responsible for the operation & maintenance of Punjab’s First ‘Central
Water Treatment Plant’ set up at Village Daudhar of Moga district for 10 years?
1) NABARD
2) Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
3) Tata Projects
4) Punjab Water Resources Management and Development Corporation
5) Department of Soil & Water Conservation, Punjab
Answer- 2) Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
Explanation:
On 3rd February 2021, Punjab’s First ‘Central Water Treatment Plant’ set up at Village Daudhar of Moga,
Punjab began to supply Clean Drinking Water to 85 Villages of Moga district. This plant was built with a
financial assistance worth INR 232 Crores from World Bank. The plant is capable of purifying 50 MLD of
water from Abohar Canal Branch. The Project was developed by Larsen & Toubro (L&T), which will be
responsible for operation & maintenance of the project for the next 10 years.

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19. What is the required minimum duration of stay in India for a person of Indian Origin to be
considered as Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) as per ‘Companies (Incorporation) Second Amendment
Rules, 2021’?
1) 186 days
2) 90 days
3) 100 days
4) 120 days
5) 136 days
Answer- 4) 120 days
Explanation:
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has amended the ‘Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014’ to make
changes in the definition of One Person Companies (OPCs) Rules. The new changes will be called as
‘Companies (Incorporation) Second Amendment Rules, 2021’. The Changes allow Non-Resident Indians
(NRIs) to incorporate one person companies (OPCs) in India. Previously Non Resident Indians (NRIs) were
not allowed to start OPCs. The residency period for being considered as a Resident in India has been
reduced to 120 days from 182 days for NRIs.

20. Who chaired the Company Law Committee (CLC) that recommended Decriminalization of
Compound Offences under the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Act, 2008?
1) Binod Kumar
2) Rajesh Verma
3) Anurag Singh Thakur
4) Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan
5) G. Madhavan Nair
Answer- 2) Rajesh Verma
Explanation:
Based on the recommendations of the Company Law Committee (CLC) headed by Corporate Affairs
Secretary, Rajesh verma, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has started the process of
Decriminalization of Compound Offences under the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Act, 2008. 12
Offence have been proposed to be decriminalized & 1 provision (Section 73) containing criminal liability
has been proposed to be omitted 12 decriminalized offences will be transferred to In-House Adjudication
Mechanism (IAM) to free criminal courts from routine cases.

21. Recently (in Feb 2021), Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) gave approval for 100%
strategic divestment of Indian government’s share in _____________.
1) Power Finance Corporation (PFC)
2) Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL)
3) Oil India Limited
4) Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (RCF)
5) National Aluminium Company (NALCO)
Answer- 2) Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL)
Explanation:
On January 27, 2021 The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) gave in-principle approval for
100% strategic divestment of Indian Government’s shareholding in Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL).
In addition to this it also gave approval for management control of RINL by way of privatization. The
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public sector companies and financial institutions, including 2 Public Sector Banks and one General
Insurance company.

22. Maritime Union of India (MUI) urged the Ministry of Shipping to take note of “Neptune
Declaration” while preparing the ‘Maritime India Vision 2030’. What is the Key focus of “Neptune
Declaration”?
1) Reduction of Service Tax
2) Eliminating Oil Spills
3) Guided Fishing Approaches
4) Welfare of Seafarers
5) Improving Ocean Health
Answer- 4) Welfare of Seafarers
Explanation:
Maritime Union of India (MUI) urged the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways of India to take note of
“Neptune Declaration on Seafarer Wellbeing and Crew Change” while preparing the ‘Maritime India Vision
2030’. The Neptune declaration initiated by Global Maritime Forum focuses on Recognition of seafarers as
key workers by Governments of all countries in line with UN General Assembly resolution adopted on
December 1, 2020. MUI has urged the Ministry of Shipping to permanently accord the status of ‘Key
Workers’ to Indian seafarers.

23. Which Ministry organized the Webinar Series, “Udyog Manthan”, in February 2021?
1) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
2) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
3) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
4) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
5) Ministry of Civil Aviation
Answer- 4) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Explanation:
On 3rd February 2021, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has organised Udyog Manthan under which
a series of webinars were conducted on 45 sectors which includes pharma and electronics. Udyog Manthan
focuses on quality and productivity in all the major sectors of manufacturing services. Udyog Manthan
started on 4th January 2021 and concluded on 2nd March 2021.

24. What is promoted through the “Switch Delhi” campaign?

1) Use of Disposable Mask
2) LED Bulbs
3) Electric Vehicles
4) Water Conservation
5) Pollution Control
Answer- 3) Electric Vehicles
Explanation:
On 4th February 2021, Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, launched “Switch Delhi” a campaign to
promote the use of Electric Vehicles and to encourage people to buy electric vehicles to reduce the pollution
in Delhi. The government of Delhi has set a target of 25% of electric vehicles in the total registration in Delhi
by 2024. As a part of this campaign he announced that the government of Delhi will hire only electric
vehicles for other purposes in the next 6 weeks.

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25. Which district registered the highest cancer rate among females in India, as per ‘Profile of
Cancer and Related Health Indicators in the NorthEast Region of India-2021’ report?
1) Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
2) Papumpare, Arunachal Pradesh
3) Lunglei, Mizoram
4) Darrang, Assam
5) Mokokchung, Nagaland
Answer- 2) Papumpare, Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
According to the report ‘Profile of Cancer and Related Health Indicators in the NorthEast Region of India-
2021’ released by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) & National Centre for Disease Informatics &
Research (NCDIR), the number of New Cancer Cases in North East Region (NER) is set to increase to 57, 131
by 2025. Among Females Highest cancer incidence rate (219.8 per 100, 000) was recorded in Papumpare,
Arunachal Pradesh, which is the highest in both the NER and in India.

26. Recently (in Feb 2021), PM Modi released a postal stamp to mark the beginning of the centenary
celebrations of ____________.
1) Non-cooperation Movement
2) Salt March
3) Royal Indian Navy mutiny
4) Bengali Renaissance
5) Chauri Chaura Incident
Answer- 5) Chauri Chaura Incident
Explanation:
On 4th February 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the postage stamp to mark the beginning of
the centenary celebrations of the Chauri Chaura Incident in Uttar Pradesh(UP) over a virtual platform. The
stamp was released during the event organised to inaugurate the Centenary celebration of the Chauri
Chaura incident. The state government has planned various events through 4th February 2022 at all the 75
districts of the state to mark the centenary celebration of Chauri Chaura.

27. Which Country recently (in Feb 2021) signed a contract with GRSE LTD for delivery of 1 Fast
Patrol Vessel (FPV) called ‘Zoroaster’?
1) Maldives
2) Seychelles
3) Mauritius
4) Comoros
5) Senegal
Answer- 2) Seychelles
Explanation:
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) has signed a contract with Seychelles for delivering 1
Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) called ‘Zoroaster’ to the Seychelles Coast Guard. “Zoroaster” will be a powerful,
fuel-efficient platform which will be capable of performing operations like Patrolling, anti-smuggling, anti-
poaching & search and rescue operations. The overall design of the FPV was developed indigenously by
GRSE. Earlier, India had donated INS Tarmugli Patrol Vessel to Seychelles Coast Guard.

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28. Which country’s defence organisation will provide technological support to Bharat Electronics
Limited (BEL) for manufacturing high quality aviation hoses as per the Offset Contract signed in
February 2021?
1) Tecmash, Russia
2) Dassault Aviation, France
3) Lockheed Martin, USA
4) Rosoboronexport, Russia
5) General Dynamics, USA
Answer- 4) Rosoboronexport, Russia
Explanation:
On February 3, 2021 the 6th India-Russia Military Industrial Conference(IRMIC) was held in Bengaluru,
Karnataka. On this occasion, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) entered into an Offset Contract under invest
in kind with Rosoboronexport, a Joint Stock Company(JSC) in Russia. BEL will obtain proven technological
processes to manufacture certified high quality aviation hoses for all types of international standardized
aircraft.

29. Which remote sensing technology was approved by DGCA for use in 100 districts to assess crop
yields at gram panchayat level under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), as of
February 2021?
1) Global Positioning System (GPS)
2) Google Maps
3) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)
4) Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS)
5) Spectroradiometer
Answer- 3) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)
Explanation:
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation(DGCA) gave approval to Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers
Welfare(MoAFW) to use drones (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles -UAVs) to capture images of rice and wheat
fields in 100 districts to assess crop yields at gram panchayat level under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima
Yojana (PMFBY), Government of India’s Crop Insurance Scheme. This is the 1st time in India that remote
sensing technology based largest pilot study is conducted for crop yield estimation

30. Which is the Micro-tactical UAV System that will be introduced in India as per the MoU signed
between Spear UAV of Israel & Paras Aerospace Solutions of India in February 2021?
1) PUNA Sriti
2) Ninox 40
3) Gagan UAV
4) IAI I-View
5) IAI Eitan
Answer- 2) Ninox 40
Explanation:
During the Aero India Show 2021, Spear UAV of Israel & Paras Aerospace Solutions of India signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce ‘Ninox 40’ Micro-tactical UAV System (Unmanned
Aerial Vehicle) into the Indian market. The Ninox 40 drone system consists of a Drone & a control unit and
is intended for use by Military Forces, Paramilitary, Internal Security & Law Enforcement agencies. It has
been designed especially for single-user operations.

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31. Which law was amended by Indian Government to include Ropeways and Alternate Mobility
Solutions under the ambit of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)?
1) The Central Road and Infrastructure Fund Act, 2000
2) The National Highways Act, 1956
3) Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961
4) The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988
5) The National Highways Tribunal (Financial and Administrative Powers) Rules, 2004
Answer- 3) Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961
Explanation:
Government of India (GoI) has brought Ropeways and Alternate Mobility Solutions (such as Ropeway, Cable
Car, Funicular Railway & Electric Public transport) under the ambit of Ministry of Road Transport and
Highways (MoRTH) by amending the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961. MoRTH will
now be responsible for development, construction, research and policy formulation in Ropeways and
Alternate Mobility Solutions.

32. Recently (in Feb 2021), Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) gave
approval for the Lakhwar Electricity Project. Across which river the Project is constructed?
1) Beas
2) Sutlej
3) Yamuna
4) Ganges
5) Alakananda
Answer- 3) Yamuna
Explanation:
On 4th February 2021, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) gave approval
for the Lakhwar Electricity Project at a cost of Rs 5747.17 crore on the Yamuna river at Dehradun district,
Uttarakhand. With this project, Electricity upto 572.54 million units can be generated per year. In addition
to the electricity generated, the water storage capacity is also increased. 330 metric cusec meters of
additional water can be stored. 6 states will get drinking water supply and water for irrigation.

33. What was the percentage increase in the price of tea from the price in 2019, due to flood and
COVID-19 restrictions in 2020?
1) 9.7%
2) 15.2%
3) 25%
4) 44.6%
5) 31%
Answer- 5) 31%
Explanation:
The production of tea in India dropped by 9.7% in 2020 due to the flood and movement restrictions due to
the COVID-19 pandemic. The reduction in the tea production increased the price of tea by 31% from the
price of 2019, to a record price of Rs.184.69 per Kg. This increase in price has supported the Indian tea
industry which was under severe stress due to the rising production cost. India has produced around
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34. Which state’s cabinet recently (in Feb 2021), approved ‘Chief Minister Water Conservation
Programme’ to repair & restore existing water bodies?
1) Maharashtra
2) Kerala
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Telangana
5) Himachal Pradesh
Answer- 1) Maharashtra
Explanation:
On February 4, 2021 Maharashtra Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray approved the
implementation of INR 1, 340 Crore worth ‘Chief Minister Water Conservation Programme’. It will be
implemented for a period of 3 years (April 2020-March 2023) by the Soil and Water Conservation
Department of Maharashtra. Small dams within the irrigation capacity limit of up to 600 hectares on water
bodies like ponds, lakes and dams, cement nullah dams will be taken up for repair.

35. Where is Assam’s 1st Heliport recently (in Feb 2021) got inaugurated?
1) Dibrugarh
2) Majuli
3) Cachar
4) Guwahati
5) Darrang
Answer- 2) Majuli
Explanation:
On 4th February 2021, Sarbananda Sonowal, Chief Minister of Assam, inaugurated the first Heliport of
Assam in Majuli district. The heliport was constructed at a cost of Rs.50 lakhs. This heliport is aimed to
boost the tourism of Majuli, the World’s largest river island. The Heliport has the facility to simultaneously
land 3 helicopters. The CM also inaugurated a guest house in Majuli, which was constructed at a cost of
Rs.50 Lakh.

36. Recently (in Feb 2021), BHEL commissioned the 2nd Unit of 1600 MW Gadarwara thermal power
project. Where is Gadarwara thermal power plant located?
1) Jharkhand
2) Gujarat
3) Assam
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) West Bengal
Answer- 4) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
State-owned BHEL has commissioned the second unit of 1600 MW Gadarwara thermal power project in
Narsinghpur district of Madhya Pradesh. The project is being developed by NTPC Ltd. The first unit of 800
MW of this project was commissioned by BHEL in 2019 and is presently under commercial operation.

37. Where was India’s 1st thunderstorm research testbed planned (as of Feb 2021) to be established
by India Meteorological Department (IMD)?
1) Dr. Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha
2) Digha, West Bengal

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3) Balasore, Odisha
4) Sagar Island
5) Kolkata, West Bengal
Answer- 3) Balasore, Odisha
Explanation:
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is set to establish India’s first thunderstorm research testbeds
at Balasore, Odisha. The testbed will be established in collaboration between the Ministry of Earth Science,
IMD, Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) and Indian Space Research
Organisation(ISRO). This will reduce the human fatalities and loss of properties due to lightning strikes in
Odisha and Eastern States. The research unit contains radar, wind profiler, microwave radiometer.

38. What was the targeted Ground Level Credit (GLC) for agriculture & allied sectors set by Govt. of
India for 2021-22?
1) Rs. 15 lakh crore
2) Rs. 12 lakh crore
3) Rs. 13.50 lakh crore
4) Rs. 16.50 lakh crore
5) Rs. 15.75 lakh crore
Answer- 4) Rs. 16.50 lakh crore
Explanation:
Government has fixed the target of Rs. 16.50 lakh crore for Ground Level Credit (GLC) to agriculture for
2021-2022. It is an increase of 10% over the previous year’s Rs 15 lakh crore. The target has been fixed
considering the performance under GLC flow during 2013-14 to 2020-21. The corpus for micro-irrigation
has been doubled to Rs 10,000 crore from Rs 5,000 crore. The allocation for the Rural Infrastructure
Development Fund has been increased from Rs 30,000 crore to Rs 40,000 crore.

39. What is the focal theme of 45th International Kolkata Book Fair, planned to be held in July 2021?
1) Climate Change
2) North East India
3) Gandhi: The Writers' Writer
4) Books for Readers with Special Needs
5) Bangladesh
Answer- 5) Bangladesh
Explanation:
The 45th International Kolkata Book Fair, will be held in July 2021 at the Central Park, Salt Lake, Kolkata,
West Bengal. The focal theme country of the Book fair 2021 will be ‘Bangladesh’, since the year 2021 marks
the 100th birth anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Bangladesh’s 50 year of
Independence.

40. Where did Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), recently (in Feb
2021) found the presence of 1600 tons of lithium?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Jharkhand
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Karnataka
5) Andhra Pradesh

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Answer- 4) Karnataka
Explanation:
Preliminary surveys on surface and limited subsurface by Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and
Research (AMD), a constituent unit of Department of Atomic Energy have shown presence of Lithium
resources of 1,600 tonnes (inferred category) in the pegmatites of Marlagalla – Allapatna area, Mandya
district, Karnataka. Lithium is a key element for new technologies and finds its use in ceramics, glass,
telecommunication and aerospace industries.

41. Which online payment company will shut down all its domestic payment services in India on
April 1, 2021?
1) PayUmoney
2) Paytm
3) Instamojo
4) PayPal
5) Razorpay
Answer- 4) PayPal
Explanation:
American digital payments major, PayPal Inc. will be winding down its payment operations in the India and
will shut down its domestic payment services in India, starting April 1. PayPal was offering its payment
gateway to Indian brands and online merchants, as well as providing international remittance services for
small and medium enterprises.

42. Which state government recently (in Feb 2021), agreed with Switzerland for mutual sharing of
expertise in the areas of Skill Training, Tourism & Dairy Sector?
1) Rajasthan
2) Gujarat
3) Punjab
4) Haryana
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 4) Haryana
Explanation:
On February 5, 2021, Ralf Heckner, Ambassador of Switzerland to India meets Manohar Lal Khattar, Chief
Minister of Haryana. During the meeting, both sides agreed to share their expertise in the areas of Skill
Training, Tourism & Dairy Sector. They also agreed to explore possibilities of signing MoUs for teacher-
student & Cultural Exchange programmes. Approximately 10% Business of Swiss Companies is in Haryana.

43. Where is India’s 1st Geothermal Field Development Project planned to get established, as per
the MoU signed (in Feb’21) between the State/UT’s administration with ONGC?
1) Sonamarg, Jammu & Kashmir
2) Burail, Chandigarh
3) Puga, Ladakh
4) Dumka, Jharkhand
5) Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 3) Puga, Ladakh

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Explanation:
On February 6, 2021, Union Territory (UT) Administration of Ladakh, Ladakh Autonomous Hill
Development Council (LAHDC)-Leh and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Energy Centre have signed
a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish India’s 1st ever Geothermal Field Development
Project in Puga Village of Eastern Ladakh. ONGC Energy Centre will be the implementing agency of the
project. Geothermal Energy is Renewable as it generates power from the heat emerging out of Earth’s
interior.

44. Marking the Diamond Jubilee of ____________ High Court, a commemorative postal stamp was
released by PM Modi in February 2021.
1) Madras
2) Allahabad
3) Guwahati
4) Bombay
5) Gujarat
Answer- 5) Gujarat
Explanation:
On 6th February 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the event organised to mark
the Diamond Jubilee of the Gujarat High Court and unveiled the commemorative Postage Stamps to mark
the completion of 60 years of establishment of the High Court of Gujarat on May 1 2020. The event was
postponed due to the COVID-19.

45. PM Modi launched ‘Asom Mala’ programme in Assam (in Feb’21). What is the aim behind ‘Asom
Mala’ programme?
1) Improve Water Transport System
2) Awareness to use LPG for Cooking
3) Enhance Healthcare System
4) Awareness on Women Education
5) Improve Road Network
Answer- 5) Improve Road Network
Explanation:
The PM Narendra Modi visited the states of Assam and West Bengal on February 7, 2021. In Assam he laid
the Foundation Stone of two hospitals and launched ‘Asom Mala’ while in West Bengal he laid the
Foundation Stone of key infrastructure projects in its Haldia city. Asom Mala is a programme aimed at
improving state highways and major district roads network with emphasis on effective maintenance
through continuous field data collection and its linkage with the Road Asset Management System.

46. Connecting which country/countries the 108 Km road was constructed, that was recently (in
Feb’21) inaugurated by Indian delegates?
1) Nepal
2) Bangladesh
3) Bhutan
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 1) Nepal

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Explanation:
On 2nd February 2021, India and Nepal jointly inaugurated the newly constructed 108 kilometer road
which connects the Indo-Nepal border with several areas of Himalayan Country. The blacktopped road
connecting India and Nepal was constructed with the Indian Grant assistance of NR.44.48 Million. The road
connects the Indian border Laxmipur-Balarawith to Gadhaiya in Sarlahi District Nepal.

47. Which company recently (in Feb’21) entered into a ‘framework agreement’ with RAC MiG to
provide post-warranty product support of MiG aircrafts in India?
1) Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems (KRAS)
2) Aviatech Enterprises Pvt Ltd (AEPL)
3) Mahindra Defence Systems (MDS)
4) Ordnance Factory Board (OFB)
5) Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL)
Answer- 2) Aviatech Enterprises Pvt Ltd (AEPL)
Explanation:
On February 3, 2021 Aviatech Enterprises Pvt Ltd (AEPL), a Crown group company entered into a
‘framework agreement’ with Russian Aircraft Corporation(RAC) MiG, where AEPL will be the in-country
authorised partner for RAC MiG to provide post-warranty product support to Mikoyan-Gurevich(MiG)-29K
and MiG-29KUB fighter jets, associated systems, Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and Special to Type Test
Equipment (STTE) in the inventory of the Indian.

48. Which state govt. started its 1st human milk bank called ‘Nectar of Life’?
1) Kerala
2) West Bengal
3) Sikkim
4) Manipur
5) Tripura
Answer- 1) Kerala
Explanation:
Kerala's first human milk bank was inaugurated at the Ernakulam General Hospital in February 2021. The
milk bank, called ‘Nectar of Life’ and worth ₹35 lakh, was set up by the Rotary Club of Cochin Global in
collaboration with the State Health Department. It consists of a pasteurisation unit, deep freezers,
refrigerators, breast pumps, equipment for sterilisation and computers. Trained nurses will operate the
milk bank.

49. Where was India’s 1st Children’s Boat library inaugurated?

1) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
2) Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
3) Kochi, Kerala
4) Kolkata, West Bengal
5) Nagpur, Maharashtra
Answer- 4) Kolkata, West Bengal
Explanation:
The West Bengal Transport Corporation in collaboration with a heritage book store in Kolkata has launched
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library would take people on a three-hour- long trip. Children will be able to choose from a selection of 500
titles in English and Bengali on the Young Readers' Boat Library.

50. Which state government approved the creation of Srivilliputhur-Meghamalai Tiger Reserve
(SMTR), the 51st Tiger Reserve of India?
1) Meghalaya
2) West Bengal
3) Assam
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Karnataka
Answer- 4) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) has approved the Srivilliputhur-Meghamalai Tiger Reserve (SMTR) in Tamil
Nadu (TN), it will be TN’s 5th Tiger Reserve and the Largest ever Tiger Reserve in the state. It is also India’s
51st Tiger Reserve. SMTR is spread over an area of 1 Lakh Hectares and encloses lands which fall under the
Meghamalai Wildlife Sanctuary & Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS). SMTR will also
help in rejuvenation of Vaigai river.

51. Recently (in Feb’21), Union Minister D V Sadananda Gowda, announced that Indian _______
Industry is expected to grow upto US $130 billion by 2030.
1) Fertilizer
2) Renewable Energy
3) Pharmaceutical
4) Ayurveda
5) Manufacturing
Answer- 3) Pharmaceutical
Explanation:
On February 8, 2021 Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, D V Sadananda Gowda while addressing
the Press Conference on the 6th Edition of ‘India Pharma & India Medical Device 2021’ mentioned that the
total market size of the Indian Pharma Industry is expected to reach the US $ 130 billion by 2030. He also
mentioned that the medical devices industry in India is expected to reach $ 50 billion by 2025.

52. Which company has collaborated with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) (in Feb’21) to
Manufacture 3D printed Aero Engine Component?
1) Survey 2 CAD
2) Industrial3D
3) Dassault Systemes
4) Wipro 3D
5) TrueCADD
Answer- 4) Wipro 3D
Explanation:
Wipro 3D has collaborated with Engine Division of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) to Manufacture Aero
Engine Component, Nozzle Guide Vane (also called the Inner Ring), 3D Printed in a high temperature
resilient steel A286 operating in the hot zone using Metal 3D Printing. The Inner Ring has also received
Airworthiness Certifications from Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification (CEMILAC). The
Wipro3D manufactured components will be installed in HAL manufactured helicopter engines.

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53. During the Aero India 2021, a Contract worth INR 48, 000 Crore for manufacturing of 83 Fighter
planes was handed to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Which fighter planes will be
manufactured by HAL as per the contract?
1) MiG-21
2) HAL Dhruv
3) LCA Tejas
4) Chinook
5) Netra Aircraft
Answer- 3) LCA Tejas
Explanation:
During the inaugural event of 13th Edition of the Biennial Military Exercise – Aero India 2021, a Contract
worth INR 48, 000 Crore for manufacturing of 83 LCA Tejas was handed over to Hindustan Aeronautics
Limited (HAL). It is the largest ever Defence Contract for Indigenous manufacture till date in India. The
delivery of 83 Aircraft is expected to be completed in 8 years. The cost of 1 LCA Tejas Mk-1A Fighter Jet is
INR 309 Crore & INR 280 Crore for the trainer version.

54. Which organisation(s) received the Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III from Hindustan
Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on February 2021?
1) Indian Navy
2) Indian Army
3) Indian Coast Guard
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Answer- 5) Both 1 & 3
Explanation:
HAL delivered 3 Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III to Indian Navy & 2 ALHs to Indian Coast Guard
(ICG) during the Aero India 2021 event. The 5 ALH MK-III are part of the 16 ALHs contract. The ALHs will
increase the Navy & Coast Guard’s capabilities to improve maritime security and surveillance for preventing
Terror attacks.

55. Which is the Target year set by India, to bring down its Defence Equipment Import bill by at least
~ USD 2 Billion?
1) 2021
2) 2025
3) 2024
4) 2022
5) 2023
Answer- 4) 2022
Explanation:
Rajnath Singh stated that India is aiming to bring down its Defence Equipment Import bill by at least ~ USD
2 Billion by 2022. As part of boosting Domestic Manufacturers, Indian Companies were awarded contracts
worth USD 37 Billion during the period 2016-19. He also stated that during 2015-20, Defence Exports in
India grew from INR 2, 000 Crore to INR 9, 000 Crore. To achieve the ambitious Atmanirbhar Bharat India
has raised the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Defence from 49% to 74%.

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56. When is the Indian Aero Components Sector expected to double its size from the present INR 30,
000 Crore to INR 60, 000 Crore?
1) 2022
2) 2025
3) 2030
4) 2024
5) 2028
Answer- 4) 2024
Explanation:
The Defence Minister stated that the Aero Components Sector in India is expected to double to INR 60, 000
Crore from INR 30, 000 Crore by 2024. Rajnath Singh also stated that India is aiming to achieve Domestic
Defence Production worth USD 25 Billion & to create an Export Market in India worth USD 5 Billion by
2025. India is also planning to spend USD 130 Billion on Defence Modernisation in the next 7-8 years with
focus on domestic manufacturing.

57. Recently (in Feb’21) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled a revamped gallantry awards
website of India. Which is the highest Gallantry award of Indian army?
1) Maha Vir Chakra
2) Vir Chakra
3) Param Vir Chakra
4) Shaurya Chakra
5) Kirti Chakra
Answer- 3) Param Vir Chakra
Explanation:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled a revamped website that provides information about gallantry
awards in India and their recipients since Independence. Along with portal, he also launched a gallantry
award quiz competition and an e-magazine 'Shauryawaan'. Param Vir Chakra is the highest gallantry award
of Indian army. Apart from this award there are 5 other gallantry awards in India i.e. Maha Vir Chakra, Vir
Chakra, Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra.

58. What is the theme of National Horticulture Fair 2021?

1) Horticulture for Start-up and Stand-up India
2) Making Farming an Enterprise
3) Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life
4) Horticulture for Promotion of Rural Entrepreneurship
5) Horticulture for Rural Prosperity
Answer- 1) Horticulture for Start-up and Stand-up India
Explanation:
A 5-day National horticulture fair is to be held here by the Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR)-
Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Bangalore from February 8. The national fair would be
organised under the theme ''Horticulture for Start-up and Stand-up India.'' For the first time, the event
would be held in online and offline formats.

59. Which state government announced the setting up of Rs. 100 crore Jangalmahal industrial town?
1) Assam
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3) Gujarat
4) Karnataka
5) West Bengal
Answer- 5) West Bengal
Explanation:
On February 5, 2021, West Bengal Chief Minister (CM) Mamata Banerjee presented the state’s annual
budget worth Rs 2,99,688 crore (net) for FY2022. The CM also announced the setting up of the first 2,483
acre Jangalmahal industrial town in Purulia’s Raghunathpur with an outlay of Rs 100 crore. This project will
boost employment generation in Jangalmahal and put Jangalmahal on the industrial map of India.

60. Which state government (in Feb’21), created Vijayanagara district from Ballari district?
1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Telangana
4) Karnataka
5) Kerala
Answer- 4) Karnataka
Explanation:
On February 8, 2021 Karnataka government in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (4) of
section 4 of the Karnataka Land Revenue Act, 1964 has given approval to bifurcate Vijayanagara from
Ballari(Bellary) district. With this, Vijayanagara becomes the 31st district of the state.

61. Where was the foundation stone for Lalandar [Shatoot] Dam laid by Indian Government recently
in February 2021?
1) Nepal
2) Bhutan
3) Bangladesh
4) Afghanistan
5) Myanmar
Answer- 4) Afghanistan
Explanation:
On February 9, 2021, the Central Government has laid the foundation of 2nd dam i.e. Lalandar [Shatoot]
Dam, to be built by India in Afghanistan, by signing the virtual Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
between both nations. It will be constructed on the Kabul river basin which is one of the five river basins of
Afghanistan. This dam is the follow up of India built “India- Afghanistan Friendship Dam [Salma Dam]” in
Afghanistan. This project is partially funded by India and is a part of Indo-Afghan New Development
Partnership.

62. What was the total amount allocated by central government for FY22, for its crop insurance
program, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)?
1) Rs. 15000 crores
2) Rs. 13150 crores
3) Rs. 16000 crores
4) Rs. 11500 crores
5) Rs. 3050 crores
Answer- 3) Rs. 16000 crores

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Explanation:
On February 7, 2021, the Central Government has allocated Rs 16000 crores for Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima
Yojana (PMFBY) for FY22, an increase of around Rs 305 crore as compared to FY21. The reason behind an
increase in the amount is to boost the safety of farmers’ crops and ensure maximum benefit of crop
insurance. Under this farmer can report crop loss within 72 hours of occurrence of any event through the
Crop Insurance App, CSC Centre or the nearest agriculture officer.

63. Which state cabinet approved (in Feb’21), the implementation of ‘Rejuvenating Watersheds for
Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development (REWARD)’ project?
1) Odisha
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Karnataka
5) West Bengal
Answer- 1) Odisha
Explanation:
On February 9, 2021, Odisha Cabinet headed by its Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik approved the proposal
for implementation of the ‘Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative
Development (REWARD)’ project. The estimated expenditure for the project is INR 500 Crores, of which the
World Bank will provide assistance of INR 350 Crores. It will be implemented in 7 districts of Odisha.
Similar project is being implemented in the Indian States of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh.

64. Which Indian state has introduced a ‘16-digit unicode’ to identify the landholdings in the state?
1) Bihar
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Rajasthan
4) Maharashtra
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The government of Uttar Pradesh(UP) has introduced a new system to issue a unique 16-digit unicode to
identify the landholding in UP. The unicode will be used to check on cases of land dispute and protect
people from fraudsters. The revenue department of UP will be issuing these 16 digit unicode.

65. Which company got approval from Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) with a
financial assistance of Rs.100 crores for developing its Urea manufacturing unit?
1) Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd (DFPCL)
2) Krishak Bharati Cooperative Ltd (KRIBHCO)
3) Hindustan Fertilizer Corporation Ltd (HFCL)
4) Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizers Corporation Ltd (BVFCL)
5) Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd (GSFC)
Answer- 4) Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizers Corporation Ltd (BVFCL)
Explanation:
On February 10, 2021, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister (PM)
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Limited (BVFCL), Namrup (Assam) for the strengthening of its urea manufacturing units. BVFCL is India’s
first gas based urea manufacturing unit equipped with relevant infrastructure and feedstock availability.

66. In February 2021, Central govt. gave approval for setting up a nodal authority to frame Approved
Standardised Deep-Sea Fishing Vessels (DSFV) Design and Specifications (ASDDS). Under which
scheme ASDDS is implemented?
1) Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)
2) Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)
3) PM SVANidhi
4) Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)
5) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)
Answer- 2) Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)
Explanation:
In order to aid the fisheries department of the states to fast-track the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri
Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), the Central government has set up a nodal authority to frame Approved
Standardised Deep-Sea Fishing Vessels (DSFV) Design and Specifications (ASDDS). Notably, the vessels
constructed in compliance with ASDDS will attract a subsidy under the PMMSY scheme. PMMSY is a flagship
scheme for sustainable development in fisheries sector with an estimated investment of Rs 20,050 crore for
5-year period.

67. Recently (in Feb’21) a Seaweed Mission was launched by Technology Information, Forecasting
and Assessment Council (TIFAC). The Seaweed Mission is aimed at _________.
1) Bioethanol Production
2) Reduce Algal Blooms
3) Reduce CO2 from atmosphere
4) Only 1 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
On Occasion of its 34th Foundation Day on February 10, 2021, TIFAC, launched 2 new initiatives namely
SAKSHAM Job Portal (Shramik Shakti Manch) & Sea Weed Mission. The Seaweed mission will be vital for
Contribute to national Gross Domestic Product (GDP), enhance Ocean Productivity, Reduce Algal Blooms,
help in reduction of millions of tons of CO2, Creating a Healthier Ocean & Production of Bioethanol of upto
6.6 Billion Litres.

68. Which organisation partnered with Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs of India (COWE) to
launch “Swavalamban Sashakt- Mega campaign” creating awareness on Indian Governments Stand
Up India (SUI) scheme?
1) Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
2) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
3) State Bank of India (SBI)
4) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
5) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA)
Answer- 1) Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)

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Explanation:
On February 10, 2021, the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and Confederation of
Women Entrepreneurs of India (COWE) have launched “Swavalamban Sashakt- Mega campaign” to
encourage and to create awareness about the Stand Up India (SUI) scheme of Central Government. The
Swavalamban Sashakt is a 20 webinar series to give a fillip to ‘Stand Up India’ scheme. The webinar series
will be held every Wednesday at 3 pm on different franchise models. All stakeholders can interact in it.

69. Which is India’s 1st Aircraft carrier & also the world’s longest serving warship?
1) INS Vikrant
2) INS Vikramaditya
3) INS Arihant
4) INS Viraat
5) INS Sahyadri
Answer- 4) INS Viraat
Explanation:
Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) S A Bobde stayed dismantling of the
decommissioned India’s first aircraft carrier INS Viraat (world’s longest-serving warship), was purchased
by Shree Ram Group for a sum of ₹38.54 crore at an auction conducted by the Metal Scrap Trade
Corporation Limited in July 2020 and was proposed to preserve it as a maritime museum.

70. Which Indian organisation has organized the India-Australia Circular Economy (I-ACE)
Hackathon, 2021?
1) Department of Science and Technology
2) Data Security Council of India (DSCI)
3) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
4) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
5) NITI Aayog
Answer- 5) NITI Aayog
Explanation:
The India-Australia Circular Economy (I-ACE) Hackathon, 2021 was organized virtually on February 11,
2021 by the NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission in collaboration with Australia’s Commonwealth
Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CISRO).
I-ACE Themes:
• Innovation in packaging reducing packaging waste
• Innovation in food supply chains avoiding waste
• Creating opportunities for plastics waste reduction
• Recycling critical energy metals and e-waste

71. Which organisation received the order (in Feb’21) to manufacture 2 Super Rapid Gun Mounts
(SRGM) from Indian Navy?
1) Bharat Electronics
2) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)
3) Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL)
4) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
5) Bharat Dynamics
Answer- 3) Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL)

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Explanation:
On February 11, 2021, an Indian Navy has placed an order with engineering firm BHEL (Bharat Heavy
Electricals Limited) under which the latter will supply two Super Rapid Gun Mounts (SRGM) to the former.
These are the main guns standardised for all Warships of the Indian Navy. The SRGM is a light weight,
rapid-fire naval gun. High performance and flexibility in any air defence and anti-surface role, particularly
in anti-missile role. Its firing rate can be selected from single shot to firing 120 rds/min.

72. Which organisation partnered with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to provide
early childhood skill development programs through ‘eSkill India’ platform?
1) IBM India
2) Cognizant
3) Amazon India
4) HP India
5) Accenture
Answer- 4) HP India
Explanation:
HP (Hewlett-Packard) India & National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) have entered into a pact for
providing ‘scientifically designed worksheets, content for supporting home learning & Early Childhood Skill
Development of Students’ to students across India. The content will be provided for Free of Cost. The
program is aimed at ensuring complete skill development of children from an early age. NSDC will host the
content from HP’s Print Learn Center (HP-PLC) on its digital skilling platform namely ‘eSkill India’.

73. Which state govt. constructed 57000 water structures under the “Jal Abhishekam” campaign,
that was virtually inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in February 2021?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Odisha
4) Rajasthan
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 2) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
On 11th February 2021, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated more than 57000 water
structures in Madhya Pradesh under the “Jal Abhishekam” campaign. These structures were created during
the COVID-19 pandemic by linking the works with the MNREGA Scheme. The Jal Abhishekam campaign was
conducted with the goal “Water for every Farm and Work for every hand” which will improve the village,
poor and farmers.

74. Which state/UT govt. signed 4 Letter of Intents (LoIs) with French companies bring investment
of Rs. 200 crores to the state, during the IFCCI Indo-French Investment Conclave 2021 (in Feb’21)?
1) Maharashtra
2) Haryana
3) Ladakh
4) Gujarat
5) Tamil Nadu
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Explanation:
During the IFCCI Indo-French Investment Conclave 2021, French companies namely, A.Raymond
Fasterners, Cryolor, Precia Molen and Timac Agro signed 4 Letter of Intents (LoIs) with the Tamil Nadu
government to invest Rs 200 crore in the state. Letter of Intent (LoI) is a document that declares the
preliminary commitment of one party to do business with another.

75. Which Indian state/UT will get India’s 1st Impact-based Flood Forecasting System, under UK
Space Agency’s (UKSA) programme on ‘Impact Based Flood Forecasting using Earth Observation
(EO)’?
1) Ladakh
2) West Bengal
3) Odisha
4) Jammu & Kashmir
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 4) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
The UT of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has partnered with the United Kingdom Space Agency’s (UKSA)
programme for a joint project on ‘Impact Based Flood Forecasting using Earth Observation (EO) based
Information’ for getting India’s 1st Impact-based Flood Forecasting System. The system predicts impacts to
people, their houses, crops, livestock and transport routes which will be used by the Government for
minimizing challenges faced by people during flood events.

76. Who launched India’s 1st diesel tractor converted Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) tractor, that
was co-developed by Rawmatt Techno Solutions and Tomasetto Achille India?
1) Narendra Modi
2) Nitin Gadkari
3) Dharmendra Pradhan
4) Parshottam Rupala
5) Uddhav Thackeray
Answer- 2) Nitin Gadkari
Explanation:
Union Minister Nitin Jairam Gadkari, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) launched India’s
1st diesel tractor converted Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) tractor which was co-developed by
Maharashtra based Rawmatt Techno Solutions and Tomasetto Achille India as a pilot project. 5000 CBG
(Compressed Bio Gas) plants will be set up under the SATAT (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable
Transportation) programme. Stubble can be used as a raw material for producing Bio-CNG. Overall
emissions are reduced by 70% as compared to Diesel.

77. Which organisation partnered (in Feb’21) with ‘MapmyIndia’ to build an indigenous mapping &
geospatial portal?
1) Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
2) Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST)
3) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
4) Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS)
5) Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
Answer- 1) Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

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Explanation:
On 11th February, 2021, Department of Space (DoS) & CE Info Systems Pvt Ltd (owned by MapmyIndia)
entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). According to the agreement, Indian Space Research
Organization (ISRO) & MapmyIndia will partner to build an Indigenous, mapping portal and geospatial
services which could become an alternative to GoogleMaps & GoogleEarth services. The entities will also
build a holistic geospatial solution using ISRO’s earth observation datasets like ‘NavIC’, ‘VEDAS’ & ‘MOSDAC’
Geoportals.

78. Where was 2021’s National Horticulture Fair conducted with the theme, “Horticulture: For start-
up and stand-up India”?
1) Mumbai, Maharashtra
2) New Delhi
3) Kolkata, West Bengal
4) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
5) Bangalore, Karnataka
Answer- 5) Bangalore, Karnataka
Explanation:
A five-days long National Horticulture Fair was held on February 8-12, 2021 at Bengaluru on the theme
“Horticulture: For start-up and stand-up India”. It was organized by Indian Council of Agricultural Research
(ICAR)-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR) in collaboration with, ICAR-ATARI, Bengaluru. IIHR
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with four private companies on commercialization of IIHR
technologies. Scientists at the IIHR Bengaluru have developed leaf curl virus (LCV)-resistant chilli hybrids,
first in India.

79. In which country (in Feb’21), India has undertaken the restoration of 3 cultural heritage
projects?
1) Bhutan
2) Afghanistan
3) Nepal
4) Sri Lanka
5) Myanmar
Answer- 3) Nepal
Explanation:
On February 12, 2021 India committed to Nepal that it will fund Nepali Rupees(NR) 142 million to restore 3
cultural heritage projects in Nepal. These projects are implemented as part of the US $50 million grant
assistance committed by the Government of India for post-earthquake reconstruction of the Cultural
Heritage sites across 8 districts of Nepal. The 3 projects to be constructed are Seto Machindranath Temple,
Kumari Chhen & Kumari Niwas and Dharamshala, Budhanilkantha temple.

80. Connecting which cities, the India’s 1st and Asia’s largest Wildlife corridor is being build (as of
Feb’21)?
1) Delhi–Amritsar–Katra Expressway
2) Lucknow–Kanpur Expressway
3) Delhi-Dehradun Expressway
4) Ahmedabad–Vadodara Expressway
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Answer- 3) Delhi-Dehradun Expressway
Explanation:
The upcoming 210 kilometres long Delhi-Dehradun Expressway (Delhi-Saharanpur-Dehradun Economic
corridor) is all set to become India’s first highway with 12 km long elevated corridor for the protection of
wildlife as it will pass through pristine forest areas. It will also be Asia’s largest wildlife corridor. The
expressway will have a minimum speed of 100 kilometre per hour. It will also catalyze Uttarakhand’s
tourism industry.

81. Where was the 2nd International Conference on Gender Equality (ICGE II), a carbon neutral
event, held?
1) Jaipur, Rajasthan
2) Nagpur, Maharashtra
3) Kozhikode, Kerala
4) Hyderabad, Telangana
5) New Delhi
Answer- 3) Kozhikode, Kerala
Explanation:
The 2nd edition of International Conference on Gender Equality (ICGE II) was held at the Gender Park
Campus in Kozhikode, Kerala on February 11-13, 2021, inaugurated by the Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan. The
conference was hosted by the Gender Park in association with United Nations (UN) Women on the theme
“Gender in Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Social Business: The Mediating Role of Empowerment”. It was
organized as the 1st carbon neutral event in Kerala. The CM also laid the foundation stone of first-of-its-
kind-in-world, International Women’s Trade and Research Centre (iWTC) in Gender Park Campus.

82. Where did PM Modi laid the foundation stone (in Feb’21) for a ‘Discovery Campus’?
1) IIT Hyderabad
2) NIT Trichy
3) NIT Calicut
4) IIT Madras
5) NIT Warangal
Answer- 4) IIT Madras
Explanation:
On February 14, 2021, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated & Laid Foundation Stones for
several Projects from Chennai. The PM laid Foundation Stone for Discovery Campus at IIT Madras. The
Institute will be developed as a key destination for Global scientific discovery. 2 Research Centres have
been planned for the Discovery Campus and they are expected to become operational by the end of 2021.
He also laid Foundation stone for the Modernisation of the 636 Kilometre long Grand Anicut Canal System
(also known as Kallanai).

83. Where is the Propylene Derivative Petrochemical complex of Bharat Petroleum located, that was
recently (in Feb’21) inaugurated by PM Modi?
1) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2) Kochi, Kerala
3) Hyderabad, Telangana
4) Trichy, Tamil Nadu
5) Trivandrum, Kerala

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Answer- 2) Kochi, Kerala
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various projects in Kochi,
Kerala. He inaugurated the Propylene Derivative Petrochemical complex of Bharat Petroleum at Kochi. The
Petrochemical Complex is part of the expansion of BPCL’s Kochi Refinery. It was commissioned at an
investment of ~ INR 6, 000 Crore and is expected to save between INR 3, 700 cr-4, 000 cr annually in
Foreign Exchange. He also launched 2 new Roll-on/Roll-off vessels (Ro-Ro) vessels of Inland Waterways at
Willingdon Islands.

84. Where is India’s 1st full-fledged International Cruise Terminal ‘Sagarika’ located?
1) Willingdon Island, Kerala
2) Mangalore, Karnataka
3) Paradeep, Odisha
4) Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
5) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 1) Willingdon Island, Kerala
Explanation:
On February 14, 2021, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Tamil Nadu & Kerala. During the visit he
inaugurated, ‘Sagarika’ India’s 1st full-fledged International Cruise Terminal at the Ernakulam Wharf on
Willingdon Island. It has been constructed at a cost of INR 25.72 Crore and has the capacity to serve around
1 Lakh Cruise guests. The terminal provides all statutory clearances like Customs & Immigration, for cruise
passengers & other facilities like walk-in-berthing, assures quality bunkers and fresh water services.

85. Where was the 3 day long Kanchoth festival celebrated?

1) Punjab
2) Ladakh
3) Mizoram
4) Assam
5) Jammu & Kashmir
Answer- 5) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
The 3 day Kanchoth festival, a symbol of ancient Nag culture is observed annually across Chenab valley
region of Jammu and Kashmir during the ‘Shukla Paksha of Magh month’ in January or February. It is mainly
celebrated by Nag followers. Kanchoth festival 2021 began on February 14, 2021.

86. What is the revised upper ceiling amount for a 2 Family Pensions, as of February 2021?
1) Rs 45,000/month
2) Rs 50,000/month
3) Rs 100,000/month
4) Rs 150,000/month
5) Rs 125,000/month
Answer- 5) Rs 125,000/month
Explanation:
Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions stated that the
upper Ceiling for 2 Family Pensions has been increased to INR 1, 25, 000 per month from INR 45, 000 per
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month after taking into account the changes after the implementation of the 7th Central Pay Commission
(CPC) recommendations, in which the highest pay has been revised to INR 2, 50, 000.

87. Which Union Territory’s Administrative Council (AC) (in Feb’21) approved the Integrated Solid
Waste Management (ISWM) project by National Agriculture Cooperative Marketing Federation of
India (NAFED)?
1) Ladakh
2) Pondicherry
3) Lakshadweep
4) Jammu & Kashmir
5) Chandigarh
Answer- 4) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
On February 13, 2021, the Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) Administrative Council (AC) was met under the
chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha. During the meeting the AC has approved the following
proposals:
• Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) project by National Agriculture Cooperative Marketing
Federation of India (NAFED) with an estimated outlay of the project is Rs. 74.41 crore and project
timeline is 2 years.
• The AC also approved the proposal to register the Mission Youth as a Society.
• Winding up the J&K Sheep & Sheep Products Development Board.

88. Which ministry has inaugurated the Certified Jute Seeds Distribution Plan and Jute Farmers
Awareness Workshop on Improved Cultivation and Advanced Retting Exercise for Jute (ICARE-Jute)
Initiative at Barrackpore, West Bengal?
1) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
2) Ministry of Textiles
3) Ministry of Planning
4) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
5) Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Answer - 2) Ministry of Textiles
Explanation:
Union Minister Smriti Zubin Irani, Ministry of Textiles and Women & Child Development virtually
inaugurated the Certified Jute Seeds Distribution Plan and Jute Farmers Awareness Workshop on Improved
Cultivation and Advanced Retting Exercise for Jute (ICARE-Jute) Initiative.

89. How much of investment amount needed for India to reach its target of 450 Gigawatts (GW) of
Renewable Energy (RE) by 2030 according to report released by released by Institute for Energy
Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)?
1) USD 100 Billion
2) USD 200 Billion
3) USD 300 Billion
4) USD 400 Billion
5) USD 500 Billion
Answer - 5) USD 500 Billion

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Explanation:
According to the report ‘Capital Flows Underpinning India’s Energy Transformation’ released by Institute
for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), India needs an Investment of USD 500 Billion to
reach its target of 450 Gigawatts (GW) of Renewable Energy (RE) by 2030. The report was authored by Tim
Buckely, Director Energy Finance Studies & Saurabh Trivedi, Research Analyst.

90.Where was the three-day Mandu Festival held from February 13-15, 2021?
1) Kerala
2) MadhyaPradesh
3) Punjab
4) West Bengal
5) Manipur
Answer - 2) MadhyaPradesh
Explanation:
On February 13-15, 2021, a three-day Mandu Festival was held at Mandu in Dhar district of Madhya
Pradesh on the theme “Khojne mein Kho Jao (feel lost in discovering)”. It was inaugurated by state culture
and tourism minister Usha Thakur.She also inaugurated Dino Adventure Park & Fossils Museum in Mandu
and construction of Astro Park building at a cost of Rs 59 lakh.

91.Which Regional World Health Organisation has signed a LoE for traditional medicine programme
in New Delhi?
1) WHO South East Region
2) WHO Europe
3) WHO Western Pacific
4) WHO Africa
5) WHO Eastern Mediterrranean
Answer - 1) WHO South East Region
Explanation:
Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy) and the World
Health Organization South East Regional Office (WHO SEARO) signed a letter of exchange (LoE) for
deputation of an AYUSH expert to WHO’s regional traditional medicine programme in New Delhi.

92. Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications has set up a New Nodal
Agency called DIU & Consumer protection mechanism called ‘TAFCOP’ for tackling Unsolicited
Commercial Communication (UCC), financial frauds involving telecom resources.What is I in DIU?
1) Information
2) Intergrate
3) Interface
4) Intelligence
5) Infotainment
Answer - 4) Intelligence
Explanation:
Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications has set up a New Nodal Agency
called ‘Digital Intelligence Unit (DIU)’ & Consumer protection mechanism called ‘Telecom Analytics for
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Communication (UCC), financial frauds involving telecom resources. The decision to set up DIU & TAFCOP
was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Ravi Shankar Prasad, Union Minister of Communications.

93. Name the ministry which launched ‘Pey Jal Survekshan’ under Jal Jeevan Mission-Urban on a
pilot basis in 10 cities?
1) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
2) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
3) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
4) Ministry of Jal Shakti
5) Ministry of Minority Affairs
Answer - 2) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Explanation:
On February 16, 2021, Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary of Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA)
launched ‘Pey Jal Survekshan’,a part of survey to collect data on drinking water, wastewater management,
non-revenue water and condition of at least 3 water bodies in a city under Jal Jeevan Mission-Urban (JJM-U)
on a pilot basis in 10 cities. Based on responses received in the 10 cities, the survekshan will be extended to
all AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) cities.

94. Which state government has introduced the scheme Maa’ Scheme under which the Government
will provide subsidised cooked meals for the poor & destitute at a cost of INR 5?
1) West Bengal
2) Tamilnadu
3) Telangana
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Maharashtra
Answer - 1) West Bengal
Explanation:
On February 15, 2021, West Bengal Chief Minister (CM) Mamata Banerjee virtually launched ‘Maa’ Scheme
under which the Government will provide subsidised cooked meals for the poor & destitute at a cost of INR
5. The state government has allotted a budget of INR 100 Crore for the scheme.The West Bengal
Government will bear a subsidy of INR 15 per plate.

95.Where the two-day navy exercise “Iran-Russia Maritime Security Belt 2021” was conducted, in
which Indian Navy also joined the exercise?
1) Atlantic Ocean
2) Pacific Ocean
3) Indian Ocean
4) Arabian Sea
5) Southern Ocean
Answer – 3) Indian Ocean
Explanation:
Indian Navy has joined Iran and Russia and Participated in two-day long navy exercise “Iran-Russia
Maritime Security Belt 2021” on February 17-18, 2021 which was held in the northern part of the Indian
Ocean to enhance security of international maritime trade, confront maritime piracy and terrorism, and
exchange information. India’s participation represented a message of “peace and friendship for
neighbouring and regional countries”.

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96.For which sector the GE Power Conversion and GRSE,an Indian company made an agreement to
work on Propulsion System Design?
1) Indian Army
2) Indian Navy
3) Indian Airforce
4) Commercial
5) None of these
Answer -2) Indian Navy
Explanation:
On February 16, 2021, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been inked between GE Power
Conversion and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) to act as partners on propulsion system
design.The Need of Propulsion System Design : Electric and hybrid propulsion is a fast-growing and
promising solution to this problem.These technologies have significant naval applications due to the
growing power demand of future Naval warships.

97.Which Multinational company will begin its 1st Device Manufacturing Line in India along with
Contract Manufacturer Cloud Network Technology, a subsidiary of Foxconn for production of
electronic devices at Chennai by the end of 2021?
1) Apple
2) Amazon
3) Google
4) Alibaba
5) SpaceX
Answer – 2) Amazon
Explanation:
On February 16, 2021, Amazon India announced that it will begin its 1st Device Manufacturing Line in India
for production of electronic devices at Chennai by the end of 2021. It has collaborated with Contract
Manufacturer Cloud Network Technology, a subsidiary of Foxconn for the manufacturing process.To begin
with, Amazon will start manufacturing Amazon Fire TV sticks from India.

98.Where was the Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually laid the foundation stone for
Construction of Statue & Memorial for Maharaja Suheldev?
1) Assam
2) MadhyaPradesh
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Tamilnadu
5) Gujarat
Answer- 3) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
On February 16, 2021, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi virtually laid the foundation stone for
Construction of Statue & Memorial for Maharaja Suheldev at Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh (UP). He also laid the
foundation stone for development works around the Chittaura Lake in Bahraich, UP. The event marked the
112th Birth Anniversary Celebration of Maharaja Suheldev. Maharaja Suheldev is an Indian King from
Shravasti (A City of Ancient India). He is remembered for defeating Ghaznavid General Ghazi Saiyyad Salar
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99. Which country has signed a MoU with India for enhancing cooperation between the two
countries in Civil Space Activities?
1) Russia
2) USA
3) China
4) Germany
5) Australia
Answer – 5) Australia
Explanation:
On February 17, 2021, Australian Space Agency & Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for enhancing cooperation between the two countries in Civil Space
Activities. The New Agreement covers an amendment to the Civil Space Cooperation (CSC) MoU signed by
both Countries in 2012.
The MoU has been developed as part of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Australia &
India, which was announced by Prime Ministers of both countries in June, 2020.

100.Which Indian Freedom Fighter name has been recommended by Ministry of Education (MoE) to
rename for residential schools and hostels funded under Samagra Shiksha scheme?
1) Netaji Subash Chandra Bose
2) Sardhar Vallabhai Patel
3) Veera Shivaji
4) Mahakavi Subramania Bharathi
5) Mahatma Gandhiji
Answer – 1) Netaji Subash Chandra Bose
Explanation:
Ministry of Education (MoE) is set to rename residential schools and hostels funded under Samagra Shiksha
scheme of MoE as ‘Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose residential schools and hostels’ to inspire them to achieve
high standards of quality education & create awareness about the facility of such residential schools &
hostels. Under the Samagra Shiksha scheme, MoE provides financial assistance to States & UTs to set up
residential schools & hostels in hilly terrain, small & sparsely populated areas for children who are in need
of shelter and care.

101.Which state has recently unveiled the Industrial Policy 2021-2025 & MSME policy 2021,also 28
MoUs with a cumulative investment of Rs 28,053 crores across various sectors, including Electric
Vehicles, Wind Energy, Auto Components, City Gas, Textiles etc?
1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) Uttarkhand
4) Tamilnadu
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer – 4) Tamilnadu
Explanation:
On February 16, 2021, the Chief Minister (CM) of Tamil Nadu (TN), Edappadi Karuppa Palaniswami,
unveiled “Tamil Nadu Industrial Policy 2021-2025” and MSME (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises) Policy
2021 during a grand event in Chennai. He also launched and laid foundation stones for projects. The state
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of Rs 28,053 crores across various sectors, including Electric Vehicles, Wind Energy, Auto Components, City
Gas, Textiles etc.

102. Who virtually addressed the inaugural session of the 29th NASSCOM Technology and
Leadership Forum (NTLF) 2021?
1) Surinderjeet Singh Ahluwalia
2) Narendra Modi
3) Nirmala Sitharaman
4) Piyush Goyal
5) V. Muraleedharan
Answer- 2) Narendra Modi
Explanation:
On February 17-19, 2021, a three-day 29th NASSCOM Technology and Leadership Forum (NTLF) 2021 is
being held virtually on the theme “Shaping the future towards a better normal”. It is organized by NASSCOM
with Maharashtra Government as a state partner and Microsoft as Technology Partner. NASSCOM - National
Association of Software and Service Companies. The forum was virtually addressed by PM Narendra Modi
on Feb 17. He called for world class products and leaders in the run up to 100 years of Independence in
2047. Also highlighted the inclusion of Information services into 12 service sectors is showing positive
results.

103. Where did PM Modi laid foundation stone for a Cauvery Basin Refinery, at an estimated cost of
INR 31, 500 Crore?
1) Salem, Tamil Nadu
2) Hassan, Karnataka
3) Karaikal, Puducherry
4) Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
5) Mysore, Karnataka
Answer- 4) Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
On February 17, 2021, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi virtually Inaugurated & Laid Foundation Stone
for several key projects related to Oil & Gas Sector in Tamil Nadu (TN). The projects are:
• Laid Foundation stone of Cauvery Basin Refinery at Nagapattinam. The Cauvery Basin Refinery will
have a capacity of 9 million metric tonnes per annum and the estimated cost of the project is INR 31,
500 Crore.
• Inauguration of 143 Km Long Ramanathapuram-Thoothukudi section of Natural Gas Pipeline
• Inauguration of Gasoline Desulphurisation unit at Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited, Manali,
Chennai.

104. Which of the following Act of Indian Government got approval from the Union Cabinet chaired
by PM Modi (in Feb’21) for its amendment?
1) The Central Goods and Services Tax (Extension to Jammu and Kashmir) Act, 2017
2) The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010
3) The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
4) The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017
5) The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
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Explanation:
On February 17, 2021, the Union Cabinet Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra has gave its approval to the
proposal of Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) to make amendments in the Juvenile
Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 or JJ Act by introducing measures for the strengthening
of Child Protection. These include empowering the District Magistrates (DMs) and the additional DMs to
monitor the functioning of agencies responsible for implementing the JJ Act.

105. Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi gave approval (in Feb’21) for the signing of a
Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA). As per the approval,
which country will become the 1st African country to have a deal with India?
1) Mauritius
2) South Africa
3) Morocco
4) Egypt
5) Seychelles
Answer- 1) Mauritius
Explanation:
On February 17, 2021, the Union Cabinet Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra has gave its approval to the
signing of India’s first Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA) with a
country in Africa i.e. Mauritius. The CECPA between India and Mauritius covers 310 export items for India,
covering Trade in Goods, Rules of Origin, Trade in Services, Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), Sanitary and
Phytosanitary (SPS) measures and others. Under CECPA, Indian service providers will have access to
around 115 sub-sectors from the 11 broad service sectors.

106. In which CSIR institute, a ‘Common Research and Technology Development Hub (CRTDH)’ was
inaugurated (in Feb’21) by Union Minister Harsh Vardhan?
1) Open Source Drug Discovery(CSIR-OSDD), New Delhi
2) Centre for Cellular Molecular Biology(CSIR-CCMB), Hyderabad
3) Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine(CSIR-IIIM), J&K
4) National Chemical Laboratory(CSIR-NCL), Pune
5) Central Drug Research Institute(CSIR-CDRI), Lucknow
Answer- 5) Central Drug Research Institute(CSIR-CDRI), Lucknow
Explanation:
On February 17, 2021, Union Minister for Science & Technology, Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurated ‘Common
Research and Technology Development Hub (CRTDH)’ – Research Facility at CSIR-CDRI (Council of
Scientific and Industrial Research-Central Drug Research Institute), Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) on occasion
of the institute’s 70th Annual Day Celebrations. CRTDH aims to provide support to various institutes for
conducting advanced research in the field of Drug discovery. He also inaugurated a series of lectures named
‘Atal National Colloquium on Healthcare and Innovation’.

107. Where was the 11th Edition of ‘Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav’ conducted?
1) Tehri, Uttarakhand
2) Cooch Behar, West Bengal
3) Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
4) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
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Answer- 2) Cooch Behar, West Bengal
Explanation:
On February 14, 2021, West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the 11th Edition of ‘Rashtriya
Sanskriti Mahotsav’ at Cooch Behar Palace at Cooch Behar, West Bengal in the presence of Prahlad Singh
Patel, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Culture & Tourism. It is the flagship programme of the
Ministry of Culture and is organized under the ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ Programme.

108. Where is a permanent Inland Water Transport (IWT) Terminal planned (as of Feb’21) to be
constructed to facilitate uninterrupted movement of cargo to North Eastern States?
1) Jogighopa, Assam
2) Kolkata, West Bengal
3) Siliguri Corridor, West Bengal
4) Lachung, Sikkim
5) Silchar, Assam
Answer- 1) Jogighopa, Assam
Explanation:
On February 18, 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually launched the ‘Mahabahu-Brahmaputra’
programme. This program will strengthen water connectivity across the region through the waters of the
River Brahmaputra & Barak. The Total cost of the programme is INR 3, 231 Crore. Under this program a
permanent Inland Water Transport (IWT) Terminal will be constructed at Jogighopa, Assam. It will facilitate
uninterrupted movement of cargo to North Eastern States.

109. Where was the 1st Solar-based Water Supply Projects set up under ‘Har Ghar Paani, Har Ghar
Safai’ Mission?
1) Ludhiana, Punjab
2) Chandigarh
3) Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
4) Jalandhar, Punjab
5) Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 4) Jalandhar, Punjab
Explanation:
Punjab Water Supply and Sanitation Department has set up First of its kind Solar-based Water Supply
Projects at Jagrawan-Muradpur & Talwara villages of Jalandhar district. The pilot project has been set up
under ‘Har Ghar Paani, Har Ghar Safai’ Mission. Har Ghar Paani, Har Ghar Safai was launched by Punjab
Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on February 1, 2021 to provide 100% potable water supply to all
rural households of the state by March, 2022.

110. Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has selected 25 cities (in Feb’21) to adopt the
‘Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge’ on a pilot basis. Under which scheme the challenge is
conducted?
1) Smart Cities Mission
2) AMRUT
3) Swachh Bharat Mission
4) HRIDAY
5) DAY- National Urban Livelihoods Mission
Answer- 1) Smart Cities Mission

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Explanation:
On February 18, 2021, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) shortlisted 25 Cities for the ‘Nurturing
Neighbourhoods Challenge’ Cohort, the challenge is hosted by the Smart Cities Mission, MoHUA in
collaboration with Bernard van Leer Foundation (BvLF), Urban95 of BvLF & technical partner World
Resources Institute (WRI) India. It is a 3-year challenge that will help Indian cities to adopt & Implement
neighbourhood-level pilot projects in public space, mobility, and access to services to enhance the physical
and psychological health of young children (0-5 years old) & their caregivers.

111. Name the campaign that was launched by Union Minister Nitin Jairam Gadkari (in Feb’21) to
promote the use of Electric Vehicles in India?
1) Electric India
2) EVergreen Bharat
3) Atmanirbhar Bharat EV
4) EV Champion
5) Go Electric
Answer- 5) Go Electric
Explanation:
On February 19, 2021, Union Minister Nitin Jairam Gadkari, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
(MoRTH) in the presence of Minister of State (MoS) Raj Kumar Singh, Ministry of Power and New &
Renewable Energy launched “Go Electric” campaign. Go Electric Campaign is a daylong event observed
panel discussions on “Scaling up of e-mobility Infrastructure in India and Role of different Stakeholders in
e-mobility”. The launch Event also witnessed the unveiling of “Go Electric” logo which depicts the evolution
of e-mobility eco-system.

112. Recently in February 2021, PM Modi virtually inaugurated the Pugalur – Thrissur Power
Transmission Project. This is the 1st High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) to connect _________ with
National Grid.
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Bihar
3) Odisha
4) Kerala
5) Karnataka
Answer- 4) Kerala
Explanation:
On February 19, 2021, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated Pugalur – Thrissur Power
Transmission Project, Kasaragod Solar Power Project and Water Treatment Plant at Aruvikkara in Kerala.
He also laid the foundation stone of Integrated Command and Control Centre and Smart Roads Project in
Thiruvananthapuram during the event. The 320 KV Pugalur (Tamil Nadu) – Thrissur (Kerala) Power
Transmission Project is the 1st High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) interconnection of Kerala with National
Grid which will facilitate transfer of huge quantum of power. It is built at a cost of Rs.5070 Crore.

113. Who virtually awarded the winners of India-Australia Circular Economy (I-ACE) Hackathon,
2021 on its valedictory session?
1) S. Jaishankar
2) Narendra Modi
3) Rajnath Singh

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4) Ravi Shankar Prasad
5) V. Muraleedharan
Answer- 2) Narendra Modi
Explanation:
On February 19, 2021, the valedictory session of India-Australia Circular Economy (I-ACE) Hackathon, 2021
was held where Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison have
felicitated the participants of I-ACE at a virtual award ceremony. The PM also virtually addressed the
Convocation Ceremony of Visva-Bharati University.

114. Where was the 47th edition of Khajuraho Dance Festival conducted?
1) Gujarat
2) Odisha
3) Maharashtra
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Ms Usha Thakur, Minister of Culture and Tourism of Madhya Pradesh inaugurated the 47th edition of
Khajuraho Dance Festival on 20th February 2021 at Khajuraho, a United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Heritage site. This 7-day dance festival is organised by the Ustad Alauddin
Khan Music and Arts Academy. The temples at Khajuraho were constructed during the Chandella dynasty,
between 950 and 1050.

115. Indian Govt. has approved (in Feb’21) for the creation of 8 toy manufacturing clusters at a cost
of Rs 2,300 crore. Which organisation(s) will be developing the toy clusters?
1) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
2) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
3) Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
4) Only 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Only 1 & 2
Explanation:
On February 22, 2021, the Central Government approved 8 toy manufacturing clusters at a cost of Rs 2,300
crore viz. three clusters in Madhya Pradesh, two in Rajasthan, and one each in Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and
Tamil Nadu. Planned under “National Action Plan for Indian Toy Story” that seeks to reduce import
dependence of toys which was around $1.5 billion in FY2020 of which 90% of imports was from China and
Taiwan. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and the Ministry of Micro, Small
and Medium Enterprises (MSME) will develop toy clusters.

116. Where is India’s 1st Digital University located?

1) Kerala
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) New Delhi
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Explanation:
On February 20, 2021, the state government of Kerala, on the line of its Digital Transformation Initiatives
announced in Budget 2021, has launched India’s first Digital University, Kerala University of Digital
Sciences, Innovation and Technology (KUDSIT) in Technocity at Mangalapuram in Thiruvananthapuram by
upgrading its two-decade old Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management Kerala (IIITM-
K), a center of excellence in information technologies.

117. Union Minister Harsh Vardhan, launched Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 3.0 expanding
the immunization coverage across the country in February 2021. When was Mission Indradhanush
launched?
1) 2004
2) 2017
3) 2006
4) 2014
5) 2015
Answer- 4) 2014
Explanation:
On February 23, 2021, Union Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
(MoH&FW) virtually launched Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 3.0. The focus of the IMI 3.0 is to
reach children and pregnant women with the 12 Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) under Universal
Immunisation Programme (UIP) who have missed these vaccine doses during the COVID-19. Launched in
2014, Mission Indradhanush aims to provide affordable and accessible healthcare to children aged under 2
years and pregnant women.

118.In February 2021, Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC) has published
the 3rd edition of the Indian Sign Language (ISL) Dictionary with ________ terms.
1) 3000
2) 15000
3) 12000
4) 6000
5) 10000
Answer- 5) 10000
Explanation:
On February 17, 2021 Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawarchand Gehlot virtually
released the ‘3rd edition of the Indian Sign Language (ISL) Dictionary with 10,000 terms (including 6,000
earlier terms)’ in a virtual programme. The Dictionary has been published by the Indian Sign Language
Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC), an autonomous Institute under the Department of Empowerment
of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.

119. In February 2021, Govt of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) formally launched __________ payments
system of RBI replacing all existing types of Govt. payments?
1) eMudhra
2) PayBima
3) Sachet
4) e-Kuber
5) TReDS

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Answer- 4) e-Kuber
Explanation:
On February 18, 2021 Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, IAS, Financial Commissioner, Finance Department, Govt of
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) formally launched e-Kuber payments system of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in
J&K. The e-Kuber payment platform will replace the existing system for all types of Government payments
including employee’s salaries and pensioner’s pensions. It enables each bank to connect their single current
account across the country.

120. Where did PM Narendra Modi laid foundation stone for construction of Dhemaji Engineering
College and Sualkuchi Engineering College?
1) West Bengal
2) Kerala
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Odisha
5) Assam
Answer- 5) Assam
Explanation:
On February 22, 2021, PM Narendra Modi visited Assam and West Bengal where he dedicated to the nation
important projects of the oil & gas sector in an event organized at Dhemaji, Assam and inaugurated several
railway projects in Hooghly, West Bengal. He laid Foundation Stone for Dhemaji Engineering College and
Sualkuchi Engineering College in Assam. PM dedicated Oil India Limited’s Secondary Tank Farm at
Madhuban, Dibrugarh which has been built for safe storage of about 40,000 Kilo Litres of Crude Oil.

121. Which of the following disease was recently (in Feb’21) added to National Programme for
Prevention & Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS)?
1) Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
2) Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
3) Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
4) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
5) Alzheimer’s Disease
Answer- 1) Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Explanation:
On February 22, 2021, Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoH&FW)
launched the operational guidelines for Integration of NAFLD (Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease) with
NPCDCS (National Programme for Prevention & Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and
Stroke). India has become the first country in the world to identify the need for action for NAFLD. ‘Eat Right
India’ and ‘Fit India Movement’ were initiated by Indian Govt. as a preventive measure.

122. Where did Indian Govt. invested Rs. 400 crores to create India’s 1st Fisheries Hub under the
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Gujarat
3) Kerala
4) West Bengal
5) Goa
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Explanation:
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Giriraj Singh has stated that the Central
Government is set to Invest INR 400 crore in Goa to transform the state into India’s First Fisheries Hub
under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). Of this, INR 30 Crore to be allocated for
setting up Aquarium Cluster, INR 50 Crore for upgrading the Margao Wholesale Fish Market. Sagar Mitras
to be set up in Goa for educating the Fishermen community.

123. Where was the India International Mega Trade Fair (IIMTF) – 2021 conducted?
1) Kolkata, West Bengal
2) Jaipur, Rajasthan
3) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
4) New Delhi
5) Hyderabad, Telangana
Answer- 3) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Explanation:
Odisha is currently hosting the 17th India International Mega Trade Fair & Home Decor Exhibition 2021 at
Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar from February 19-March 1, 2021. It is being organized by the Odisha Chapter
of the Real Estate Developers Association of India (CREDAI). Partner Country for the 2021 Fair is
Bangladesh & focus countries are Afghanistan & Iran. It will also showcase the latest developments in the
field of real estate.

124. Which state govt. presented its budget through the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) that
included the conversion of SCB Medical College into an ‘AIIMS plus Institute’?
1) Rajasthan
2) Odisha
3) Bihar
4) Gujarat
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 2) Odisha
Explanation:
On February 22, 2021, Odisha’s Finance Minister Niranjan Pujari presented the State Budget for the
Financial Year 2021-22 with a budget outlay of INR 1,70,000 Crores. The Budget was presented through the
National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) & Odisha Budget Mobile App. The Budget listed the conversion of
SCB Medical College, Cuttack into ‘AIIMS plus Institute’ for providing world-class health care facilities by
spending INR 3500 Crores over 3 years.

125. Where is the Asia’s largest Cattle Park, Advanced Institute for Integrated Research on Livestock
and Animal Sciences (AIIRLAS) located?
1) Hubli, Karnataka
2) Ongole, Andhra Pradesh
3) Ludhiana, Punjab
4) Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
5) Salem, Tamil Nadu
Answer- 5) Salem, Tamil Nadu

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Explanation:
Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi K Palaniswami inaugurated Asia’s biggest cattle park, Advanced Institute for
Integrated Research on Livestock and Animal Sciences (AIIRLAS) in Thalaivasal, Salem district. It was
constructed at a cost of Rs 1,023 crore. In a bid to help farmers to get more milk from the existing exotic
breed, the state govt. will set up a frozen semen station. This will develop high milk yielding indigenous and
crossbred cows.

126. Recently (in Feb’21), “National Urban Digital Mission (NUDM)” was launched to create a digital
infrastructure all over India by ________.
1) 2025
2) 2030
3) 2024
4) 2028
5) 2022
Answer- 3) 2024
Explanation:
On February 23, 2021, Minister of State (MoS) Hardeep Singh Puri, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
(MoHUA) and Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
(MeitY) virtually launched a “National Urban Digital Mission (NUDM)” to create a digital infrastructure for
Indian cities in 2022 cities by 2022 and Pan-India by 2024.

127. Which organisation collaborated with Smart Cities Mission to the open source platform “India
Urban Data Exchange (IUDX)” that facilitates secured exchange of data?
1) National Informatics Centre (NIC)
2) Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
3) Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)
4) IIT- Bombay
5) Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC)
Answer- 2) Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
Explanation:
Recently (in Feb’21), India Urban Data Exchange (IUDX) has been virtually launched. India Urban Data
Exchange (IUDX) is developed in partnership between the Smart Cities Mission and the Indian Institute of
Science (IISc), Bengaluru (Karnataka). It is an open-source software platform to facilitate secure,
authenticated, and managed exchange of data. This will enable ULBs to share, request, and access datasets
related to cities, urban governance, and urban service delivery.

128. Where was the 18th Edition of BioAsia 2021 conducted?

1) Chennai
2) New Delhi
3) Mumbai
4) Hyderabad
5) Kolkata
Answer- 4) Hyderabad

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Explanation:
The 18th Edition of BioAsia 2021 was conducted virtually from Hyderabad between February 22-23, 2021.
Organized by the Telangana Government, BioAsia is Asia’s Largest Life Sciences & healthcare forum. It is
also a flagship event of the Telangana Government. Theme of BioAsia 2021 – “Move the Needle”.

129. Where is the World’s Largest Cricket Stadium, “Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium” located?
1) Mumbai
2) New Delhi
3) Vadodara
4) Rajkot
5) Ahmedabad
Answer- 5) Ahmedabad
Explanation:
President, Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the World’s Largest Cricket Stadium, the refurbished Sardar Patel
Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, which was renamed as Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium. The stadium
has seating capacity for 1.32 lakh spectators. The stadium was conceptualized by Narendra Modi, when he
was Chief Minister of Gujarat. He was also the then president of Gujarat Cricket Association.

130. Where is the hi-tech facilities for coral and other marine biodiversity research center, “Atal
Paryavaran Bhavan” located?
1) Port Blair, Andaman
2) Kavaratti, Lakshadweep
3) Surat, Gujarat
4) Kochi, Kerala
5) Panaji, Goa
Answer- 2) Kavaratti, Lakshadweep
Explanation:
On 19th February 2021, Prakash Javadekar, Union Minister of Forest, Environment and Climate Change
inaugurated the Atal Paryavaran Bhavan, Forest Department Headquarters in Kavaratti, Lakshadweep. It is
a unique eco-friendly green building in an area of 22,150 sq. ft. with modern hi-tech facilities for coral and
other marine biodiversity research. He also released the book titled “Fishes and Corals of Lakshadweep
with New Records” authored by Dr. Rajkumar Rajan, Zoological Survey of India (ZSI).

131. Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) is set to build the Damage Control Simulator(DCS) for the Indian Navy
at Port Blair. Who is the present (as of Feb’21) Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar
Islands?
1) Radha Krishna Mathur
2) Praful Patel
3) Manoj Sinha
4) V.P. Singh Badnore
5) Devendra Kumar Joshi
Answer- 5) Devendra Kumar Joshi
Explanation:
Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) is set to build the Damage Control Simulator(DCS) for the Indian Navy at Port
Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This is a State-of-the-Art technology for the Damage Control Training

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Facility, a simulator to train the naval personnel for managing battle damage on board warships. Admiral
Devendra Kumar Joshi, is the Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

132. What is the predicted GSDP growth of Tamil Nadu in 2020-21, as per the state’s interim budget?
1) – 7.7%
2) – 2.9%
3) 4.99%
4) 2.02%
5) – 3.77%
Answer- 4) 2.02%
Explanation:
On February 23, 2021, Tamil Nadu’s Finance Minister O Panneerselvam presented the Interim State Budget
for the year 2021-22 at Chennai’s Kalaivanar Arangam. The State’s Fiscal Deficit is expected to be at 4.99%.
TN is expected to register a positive GSDP (Gross State Domestic Product) growth of 2.02% in 2020-21
compared to 7.7% negative growth project at all-India level.

133. Where is the foundation stone for 1st skill university of eastern India recently (in Feb’21) laid?
1) Sikkim
2) West Bengal
3) Assam
4) Nagaland
5) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer- 3) Assam
Explanation:
On February 15, 2021 Assam Chief Minister(CM) Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation of the 1st skill
university of eastern India in Darrang district, Assam. This is the 3rd skill university in India. The university
aims to impart training to over 10,000 students in 12 disciplines. It will be built with a cost of Rs 1,000
crore and is expected to be completed by 2026.

134. Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced (in Feb’21) the renaming of ____________
city as ‘Narmadapuram’ as a tribute to River Narmada.
1) Burhanpur
2) Mandsaur
3) Khargone
4) Hoshangabad
5) Jabalpur
Answer- 4) Hoshangabad
Explanation:
On February 19, 2021, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that the
Hoshangabad city in the state will be renamed as ‘Narmadapuram’ as a tribute to River Narmada. The river
is one of the major rivers of the states and flows through important cities like Jabalpur, Omkareshwar,
Jhabua. The name change proposal has been sent to the Central Government.

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135. Union Cabinet approved (in Feb’21) the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme with an
outlay of Rs 15,000 crore for the pharmaceuticals, on a move to increase exports. What is India’s
rank globally in pharmaceutical production?
1) 1st
2) 5th
3) 4th
4) 3rd
5) 2nd
Answer- 4) 3rd
Explanation:
On February 24, 2021, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi approved the Production Linked Incentive
(PLI) Scheme with an outlay of Rs 15,000 crore for the pharmaceuticals and with Rs 7,350 crore for IT
(Information Technology) hardware. PLI scheme for pharmaceuticals is aimed at Production of high-value
products and increase in exports with the outlay for 9 years. India ranks 3rd worldwide for production by
volume and 14th by value. Globally it is the largest provider of Generic Medicines.

136. Which state govt. announced (in Feb’21) the creation of a separate Department for Skill
Development & Entrepreneurship in ITIs and polytechnic colleges?
1) Kerala
2) Odisha
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Bihar
5) Karnataka
Answer- 4) Bihar
Explanation:
Deputy Chief Minister (CM) of Bihar Tarkishore Prasad, who holds the finance portfolio, presented his
maiden Rs 2,18,302.70 crore revenue-surplus state budget of Bihar for FY22. Notably, No New Taxes were
imposed, aiming to make the state investor friendly. In the budget, the state announced creation of a
separate Department for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship in ITIs (Industrial Training Institutes) and
polytechnic colleges.

137. World Champion sprinter, Hima Das was appointed as the Deputy Superintendent of Police
(DSP) of _________.
1) Gujarat
2) New Delhi
3) Bihar
4) Assam
5) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer- 4) Assam
Explanation:
The Government of Assam has appointed World Champion sprinter Hima Das, nicknamed ‘Dhing Express’
as the Deputy Superintendent of Police(DSP) in Assam. The decision of the appointment was taken during
the Cabinet meeting chaired by CM Sarbananda Sonowal in February 2021.

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138. Over which river is the World’s Highest Rail Bridge built, that is expected to be completed by
2021?
1) Beas
2) Sutlej
3) Ravi
4) Chenab
5) Gomati
Answer- 4) Chenab
Explanation:
The works on ‘Chenab Bridge’ which is set to be the World’s Highest Rail Bridge are expected to be
completed by the end of 2021. The bridge is 1.315 Kms long with 17 spans and is being constructed at a
height of 359 metres over the River Chenab which is 35 metres higher than the Eiffel Tower in Paris,
France. To connect Kashmir with Rest of India, Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project, a
272 Kms long railway link is being built at a cost of INR 28, 000 Crore under the Northern Railway Zone
planned to be completed by 2022.

139. Recently (in Feb’21), PM Modi laid the foundation stone for the 4 lane _______ road connecting
Villupuram to Nagapattinam of Tamil Nadu.
1) NH 48
2) NH 548-A
3) NH 45-A
4) NH 44
5) NH 47-A
Answer- 3) NH 45-A
Explanation:
PM Modi, on his visit to Puducherry in February 2021, laid foundation stone for the 4 lane of NH45-A, the
56 kms road link between Sattanathapuram-Nagapattinam section of Villupuram to Nagapattinam project
that covers Karaikal District of Puducherry. The estimated cost for this project is INR 2426 crores. He also
laid foundation stone for JIPMER’s New Medical College Campus at Karaikal.

140. Where did PM Modi recently (in Feb’21) inaugurate a New Thermal Power Project with a power
generation capacity of 1000 MW?
1) Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd
2) Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Station
3) Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd
4) Tiroda Thermal Power Plant
5) Mundra Thermal Power Station
Answer- 1) Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd
Explanation:
PM Modi, on his visit to Tamil Nadu in February 2021, inaugurated the New Thermal Power Project (lignite
based power plant) at Neyveli, which has a power generation capacity of 1000 MegaWatts (MW). The plant
has been designed in such a way that it can utilize 100% Ash for its operations. He also inaugurated the 709
MW Solar Power Project of NLCIL (Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited).

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141. How many sites were selected in the Phase-IV of ‘Swachh Iconic Places (SIP)’ for transforming
into ‘Swachh Tourist Destinations’?
1) 10
2) 14
3) 15
4) 9
5) 12
Answer- 5) 12
Explanation:
Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti has selected 12 iconic sites
which will be transformed into ‘Swachh Tourist Destinations’ under Phase-IV of ‘Swachh Iconic Places (SIP)’
initiative of Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin (SBM-G). Already 30 Sites across India have been selected
under the Phase I, II & III of the ‘SIP’ initiative.
Union Minister of Jal Shakti– Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (Constituency – Jodhpur, Rajasthan)

142. Where was the 2nd edition of Khelo India National Winter Games 2021 held?
1) Ladakh
2) Sikkim
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Jammu & Kashmir
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 4) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
On February 26, 2021, PM Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the 2nd Edition of Khelo India National
Winter Games 2021 in Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K). The 2021 edition of Khelo India Winter games is
organized by J&K Sports Council & Winter Games Association of J&K under the aegis of the Ministry of
Youth Affairs & Sports. Mata Vaishno Devi sports complex in Katra, J&K has been given Khelo India academy
accreditation.

143. Where is India’s 1st Undersea Tunnel constructed?

1) Kolkata, West Bengal
2) Dwarka, Gujarat
3) Mumbai, Maharashtra
4) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
5) Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Answer- 3) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Explanation:
Two undersea tunnels are under construction in Mumbai city, as a part of the 10.58 kms long, Mumbai’s
Coastal Road Project. Notably, this is India’s 1st Undersea Tunnel which will come to operation by 2023.The
tunnel is constructed at 20m below the seabed connecting North Mumbai with South Mumbai, as a toll-free
path easing up traffic. The tunnel uses 1st of its kind Ventilation system, “Saccardo” that constantly
monitors emission levels inside the tunnel, and drives out the gases with air jet & ventilation fans.

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Which organisation recently (in Jan 2021) listed 2020 as the “worst year on record” in its “World
Tourism Barometer”?
1) World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC)
2) World Trade Organisation (WTO)
3) International Air Transport Association (IATA)
4) UN World Tourism Organization (UN-WTO)
5) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Answer- 4) UN World Tourism Organization (UN-WTO)
Explanation:
In accordance with the latest United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN-WTO) “World Tourism
Barometer”, the year 2020 was the “worst year on record” as global tourism suffered adversely due to
international travel bans implemented to contain the COVID-19 outbreak. The world saw a global tourism
decline of 74% (-74%) which resulted in 1 billion fewer international arrivals than 2019. On the regional
front, Asia and the Pacific aced sharpest year-on-year contraction of 84% (-84%). It was followed by the
Middle East (-75%) and Europe (-70%).

2. Which country received the contract for the construction of Nepal’s 679 MW Lower Arun
Hydropower Project?
1) China
2) Bangladesh
3) India
4) Japan
5) France
Answer- 3) India
Explanation:
On 30th January, 2021, During the 46th meeting of the Investment Board of Nepal (IBN) chaired by Nepal
Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli awarded the contract for construction of 679 MW (MegaWatt) Lower Arun
Hydropower Project to India’s Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) Ltd under public-private partnership. It is
being constructed under the Build, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) model and will cost around USD 860
Million (Nepali Rupees 100 Billion).

3. Which organisation released the ‘Upskilling for Shared Prosperity’ report, that estimated
investment in Upskilling can boost India’s GDP by USD 570 Billion (INR 40 Lakh Crore) by 2030?
1) World Bank
2) International Finance Corporation (IFC)
3) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
4) World Economic Forum (WEF)
5) UN – Global Compact
Answer- 4) World Economic Forum (WEF)
Explanation:
According to the report ‘Upskilling for Shared Prosperity’ – January 2021 released by World Economic
Forum (WEF) in collaboration with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Investments in Upskilling can boost

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the Global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by USD 6.5 Trillion by 2030 also adding that it has the potential to
boost India’s GDP by USD 570 Billion (INR 40 Lakh Crore) by 2030.

4. Which country recently (in Jan 2021) received the Geographical Indicator (GI) tag for “Basmati
rice”?
1) India
2) Bangladesh
3) Pakistan
4) Afghanistan
5) Saudi Arabia
Answer- 3) Pakistan
Explanation:
On January 28, 2021, Pakistan received the Geographical Indicator (GI) tag for its Basmati, paving the way
for creating a local registry for the particular strain of rice and making a case in the international market, as
the country fights a case in the EU against India's move to get Basmati rice registered as its product.

5. Recently (in Feb 2021), Sri Lankan government scraped its 2019 Memorandum of Cooperation
(MoC) that provided operating rites of East Coast Terminal (ECT). Which Country/ Countries signed
the MoC with Sri Lanka?
1) Japan
2) India
3) China
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
Recently (in Feb 2021), Sri Lankan government scraped its 2019 Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) that
provided operating rites of East Coast Terminal (ECT) to Japan and India

6. Which country’s military recently (in Feb 2021), transferred all powers to its Commander in Chief
and announced a state of emergency in the country for 1 year?
1) Pakistan
2) Nepal
3) North Korea
4) Myanmar
5) Afghanistan
Answer- 4) Myanmar
Explanation:
Myanmar's military has seized power after detaining Aung San Suu Kyi and other prominent leaders. The
Myanmar Military Tatmadaw has announced a one year state of emergency in the country. The Vice
President Myint Swe has been made the acting President and all powers have been transferred to the
Commander in Chief Min Aung Hlaing.

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7. A total of _________ school children are estimated to be at the risk of dropping out of schools due to
COVID-19 pandemic, as per “COVID-19: Missing More Than a Classroom. The impact of school
closures on children’s nutrition” report.
1) 24 million
2) 39 million
3) 44 million
4) 31 million
5) 14 million
Answer- 1) 24 million
Explanation:
On 28th January 2021, The United Nations Children’s Fund(UNICEF) Office of Research – Innocenti and the
World Food Programme (WFP) released a new report titled “COVID-19: Missing More Than a Classroom.
The impact of school closures on children’s nutrition” which states that more than 39 billion in-school
meals were missed due to the closure of schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent estimates show
that around 24 million school children are at risk of dropping out of schools due to pandemic.

8. Which country recently (in Feb 2021), signed a $43 billion deal to establish World’s Biggest
offshore wind farm?
1) India
2) Japan
3) South Korea
4) Denmark
5) France
Answer- 3) South Korea
Explanation:
On February 5, 2021 South Korean President Moon Jae-in announced a $43 billion deal to create World’s
Biggest offshore wind farm, a major component of South Korea’s Green New Deal. With this deal the South
Korean government plans to attain Carbon neutrality by 2050. The plant is planned at the south western
coastal town of Sinan. Maximum production capacity- 8.2 Gigawatts (GW) which is equivalent to the
generation capacity of 7 Nuclear power generators.

9. Which country approved (in Feb’21) to build the world’s 1st energy island that can produce and
store green energy satisfying the electricity requirement of 10 million households?
1) Sweden
2) Belgium
3) France
4) Denmark
5) Germany
Answer- 4) Denmark
Explanation:
On 4th February 2021, the Government of Denmark approved the plant to build the world’s first energy
island (Artificial island) in the North Sea which will produce and store green energy enough to cover the
electricity requirement of 10 million households in Europe. Denmark aims to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions by 70% by 2030 from 1990 levels. The government will hold 51% stake of this island and the
remaining 49% will be held by the private sector.

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10. Which country (in Feb’21) became a signatory to FAO Agreement on Port State Measure (PSMA)
for combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing joining the already existing 68 FAO
members?
1) India
2) Japan
3) Sri Lanka
4) France
5) Russia
Answer- 5) Russia
Explanation:
During the 34th Session of UN’s FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) Committee on Fisheries (COFI 34)
which took place virtually from February 1-5, 2021, members of the session supported the first-ever
Declaration for Sustainable Fisheries & Aquaculture. The declaration calls for Strong action to combat
Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing. The members were urged to become signatory to FAO
Agreement on Port State Measure (PSMA) for combating IUU fishing. During the event, Russia became a
signatory to the PSMA joining already existing 68 FAO members.

11. Which was the dedicated as “the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture” by
Food & Agriculture Organisation (FAO)?
1) 2020
2) 2021
3) 2022
4) 2023
5) 2025
Answer- 3) 2022
Explanation:
During the 34th Session of UN’s FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) Committee on Fisheries (COFI
34), members of the session also noted that data collection needs to be improved in the fisheries sector for
supporting evidence-based decision making, for support of small-scale fisheries. The role of small-scale
fishers & Women will be celebrated during the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture in
2022 by FAO.

12. Which company has commissioned (in Feb’21) the 400-kilovolt gas insulated substation (GIS) in
Nepal?
1) ONGC
2) Sinopec
3) Linxon
4) Power Grid Corporation of India
5) GAIL Limited
Answer- 3) Linxon
Explanation:
On behalf of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), Engineering firm Linxon has successfully commissioned
Nepal’s first 400-kilovolt gas insulated substation (GIS) at Dhalkebar which facilitated the 400-kV
Muzaffarpur (India)-Dhalkebar (Nepal) line. It will upgrade the transmission of up to 1,000 megawatts of
electricity through Nepal’s first ever high-voltage cross-border transmission line. The substation, being the
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13. The 1st ever Voluntary Guidelines on Food _________ and Nutrition, was launched during the 47th
Session of UN’s Committee on World Food Security (CFS).
1) Systems
2) Safety
3) Security
4) Science
5) Sharing
Answer- 1) Systems
Explanation:
During the 47th Session of UN’s Committee on World Food Security (CFS) which took place virtually from
February 8-11, 2021, members of the CFS endorsed the 1st Ever Voluntary Guidelines on Food Systems and
Nutrition (VGFSyN). The guidelines aim to achieve the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development & its
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Guidelines are intended to support the implementation of the
UN Decade of Action on Nutrition (2016-2025).

14. Which country received a $50mn line of credit (LoC) from EXIM bank (in Feb’21) for building its
defence capability?
1) Sri Lanka
2) Maldives
3) Seychelles
4) Sierra Leone
5) Madagascar
Answer- 2) Maldives
Explanation:
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, had a 4-day visit to Maldives and Mauritius in February 2021. Where
India handed over 100,000 additional doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Maldives and also inked 5 pacts for its
development. India also extended a $50-mn line of credit (LoC) to the Maldives for defence projects. This
will facilitate defence capability building in the maritime domain of Maldives.

15. Recently (in Feb’21), USA rejoined the Paris Climate agreement that was aimed at reducing
pollution by 2030. Which country is the top polluter as of 2021?
1) China
2) USA
3) Russia
4) India
5) Japan
Answer- 1) China
Explanation:
On 19th February 2021, the United States of America(USA) formally rejoined the Paris Climate agreement
which was adopted in 2015. The new government of America under Joe Biden aims to strengthen the US’s
2030 emission reduction pledge under the pact by 22nd April 2021, Earth day. The US is the biggest
historical polluter and 2nd biggest current emitter after China. European Union nations and India are in 3rd
and 4th position.

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16. In which country Omega Seiki Pvt Ltd is planning (as of Feb’21) to set up an Electric Vehicle(EV)
manufacturing unit, making it the 1st Indian EV company to invest in International market?
1) Sri Lanka
2) Vietnam
3) Nepal
4) Myanmar
5) Bangladesh
Answer- 5) Bangladesh
Explanation:
Omega Seiki Pvt Ltd has announced that it will set up an Electric Vehicle(EV) manufacturing facility, known
as OSM-Bangladesh near Dhaka in Bangladesh with investment of Rs 100 crore. This will be the 1st project
of any Indian EV company in international markets. Currently, Omega Seiki Mobility has 2 manufacturing
plants in India, located at IMT Faridabad and IMT Manesar, Haryana.

GOVT SCHEMES
1. What was the total worth of benefits provided through the new phase (in Jan 2021) of health
insurance scheme, “Ayushman Bharat Mahatma Gandhi Rajasthan Swasthya Bima Yojana”?
1) INR 10 lakhs
2) INR 1 lakhs
3) INR 5 lakhs
4) INR 2.5 lakhs
5) INR 3.5 lakhs
Answer- 3) INR 5 lakhs
Explanation:
On 30th January, 2021 Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, launched a new Phase of the state
government Insurance scheme “Ayushman Bharat Mahatma Gandhi Rajasthan Swasthya Bima Yojana” from
Jaipur. The scheme will provide free treatment to its beneficiaries in both private & state run hospitals. The
scheme will provide INR 5 lakhs worth benefits to 1.1 crore families. The Estimated cost of the Scheme is
₹1800 crore annually (₹1400 crore – State share & ₹400 crore – Center’s share).

2. Recently (in Feb 2021), a Corpus of INR 945 crores for the period 2021-25 was approved for
setting up a Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS). Which is the Implementing agency of SISFS?
1) NITI Aayog
2) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
3) Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD)
4) Food Corporation of India (FCI)
5) Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE)
Answer- 2) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
Explanation:
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry has
given the approval for setting up of Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) with a Corpus of INR 945
crores for the period 2021-25. The Scheme will come into force from April 1, 2021 & DPIIT will be the
implementing agency of the scheme. Selected Startups will receive an amount of up to INR 20 Lakhs after
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3. Which State government recently (in Feb 2021), launched ‘Har Ghar Pani, Har Ghar Safai’ mission,
aimed at providing 100% potable water supply to all rural households?
1) Rajasthan
2) Haryana
3) Gujarat
4) Bihar
5) Punjab
Answer- 5) Punjab
Explanation:
On 1st February, 2021 Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh virtually launched ‘Har Ghar Pani,
Har Ghar Safai’ mission, aimed at providing 100% potable water supply to all rural households of the state
by March, 2022. The scheme is funded by World Bank, Jal Jeewan Mission of GoI, NABARD and State Budget.
CM launched New Large multi-village surface water supply schemes covering 85 villages in Moga district
that were affected by Uranium pollution, at a cost of Rs. 1,020 crores.

4. Which state launched 2 new schemes – ‘Pragyan Bharati’ & ‘Bhasha Gourab’ to provide financial
assistance to college students & literary bodies?
1) Punjab
2) Tripura
3) Assam
4) Gujarat
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 3) Assam
Explanation:
On February 1, 2021, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched 2 schemes namely – ‘Pragyan
Bharati’ & ‘Bhasha Gourab’ in the State. Under the schemes monetary assistance will be provided to college
students & literary bodies of the state.
i.‘Pragyan Bharati’ – under this scheme around 3, 26, 046 College students will be given INR 1, 500 each for
purchasing new text books.
ii.‘Bhasha Gourab’ – Under the scheme, the State Government will provide 21 Sahitya Sabha’s (Literary
bodies) around INR 43 crore as a contribution towards their capital funds. Around 600 writers have
received INR 50, 000 each under the scheme.

5. Which state government recently (in Feb 2021), launched 2 schemes: Intellectual Property Rights
Scheme and Quality Testing & Certification Scheme to provide financial assistance to startups for
filing IT patents?
1) Gujarat
2) Punjab
3) Karnataka
4) Jharkhand
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
On 2nd February 2021, Uddhav Thackeray, Chief Minister of Maharashtra launched Intellectual Property
Rights Scheme and Quality Testing & Certification Scheme to provide financial support to the innovative
startups to file for IT patents. Both the schemes will be implemented by the Maharashtra State Innovation

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Society (MSInS) under the Department of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of
Maharashtra.

6. Which state/UT approved (in Feb’21), a scholarship scheme to school students “Mukhyamantri
Vigyan Pratibha Pariksha scheme”?
1) Punjab
2) Chandigarh
3) Delhi
4) Goa
5) Pondicherry
Answer- 3) Delhi
Explanation:
On February 5, 2021 The Delhi Cabinet approved Mukhyamantri Vigyan Pratibha Pariksha scheme, under
which Rs. 5000 will be provided as a science scholarship to 1000 meritorious students of Class 9 in the
schools of Delhi. Under the scheme, the students who secure over 60% in Class 8 will be eligible to take up
the examination. Up to 5% of marks will be given as a relaxation to the students who belong to SC, ST, PH, or
OBC category

7. Which state govt. provides financial assistance of Rs. 3000 to promote cashless transaction among
tea labours through ‘Chah Bagicha Dhan Puraskar Scheme’?
1) Karnataka
2) Kerala
3) Assam
4) Tamil Nadu
5) West Bengal
Answer- 3) Assam
Explanation:
The Finance Minister distributed the 3rd tranche of financial assistance to the tea garden beneficiaries
under the Chah Bagicha Dhan Puraskar Scheme. The government of Assam distributed a financial assistance
of Rs.3000 to around 7.5 lakh people of the tea garden areas. The scheme is aimed at bringing the tea
labours closer to the banking sector and promote cashless transactions.

8. Recently (in Feb’21) Indian Govt. has launched a new scheme, “Formation and Promotion of 10,
000 new FPO’s”. What does ‘F’ stands for in FPO?
1) Food
2) Funding
3) Fixed
4) Farmer
5) Fishery
Answer- 4) Farmer
Explanation:
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare stated that the Government of India (GoI) has launched a
New Central Sector Scheme named ‘Formation and Promotion of 10, 000 new Farmer Producer
Organizations (FPOs)’. Under the Scheme, GoI will form and promote 10, 000 new FPOs in India with a
budget of INR 6865 Crores. It will help in Doubling of Farming Exports by 2022. The FPOs will be formed
based on Clusters, which will promote the spirit of ‘Cluster Farming’.

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9. What is the maximum project loan limit allocated per FPO under the Credit Guarantee Facility of
Central govt. ‘Formation and Promotion of 10, 000 new FPOs’ scheme?
1) Rs. 2 Lakhs
2) Rs. 2 Crore
3) Rs. 20 Lakhs
4) Rs. 15 Lakhs
5) Rs. 5 Crore
Answer- 2) Rs. 2 Crore
Explanation:
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare stated that the Government of India (GoI) has launched a
New Central Sector Scheme named ‘Formation and Promotion of 10, 000 new Farmer Producer
Organizations (FPOs)’. The FPOs will be provided financial assistance of upto INR 18 Lakh per FPO for a
period of 3 years. Additionally, GoI will also provide A matching equity grant upto INR 2, 000 per farmer
member of FPO with a limit of INR 15 Lakh per FPO. A Credit Guarantee Facility of upto INR 2 Crore per FPO
for project loan will be provided.

10. Under which Ministry, the Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship (MGNF) is launched?
1) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
2) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
3) Ministry of Minority Affairs
4) Ministry of Science and Technology
5) Ministry of Education
Answer- 2) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Explanation:
On February 13, 2021, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched a Two-year
Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship (MGNF) 2021-23 programme during the event ‘Transforming Skilling
through Strategic partnerships under SANKALP’. The fellowship has been rolled out under the World Bank
loan assisted programme SANKALP (Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood
Promotion) and will be hosted by the 9 IIMs. Fellows will be given a Stipend of INR 50, 000 per month for
the first year & INR 60, 000 per month for the second year.

11. What is the aim of Vigyan Jyoti programme?

1) Provide High Quality e-learning Material
2) Conduct National Achievement Survey (NAS)
3) Promote Equity in Education to Disadvantaged & Weaker Section
4) Encourage Girls to pursue a Career in Science
5) In-Service Training for Teachers
Answer- 4) Encourage Girls to pursue a Career in Science
Explanation:
The 2nd phase of Vigyan Jyoti programme has been commenced on the occasion of International Day of
Women and Girls in Science on February 11, 2021. This phase will cover 50 more districts in addition to the
existing 50 districts across India. The programme encourages girls to nurture their interest in science and
build a career in Science Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The programme is successfully
running in 50 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNV) since December 2019 and now, expanded to 50 more
JNVs for the year 2021-22.

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12. Central Govt’s NeGPA scheme has been extended up to March 31, 2021. What does ‘A’ stand for in
NeGPA?
1) Assessment
2) Agreement
3) Aquaculture
4) Authority
5) Agriculture
Answer- 5) Agriculture
Explanation:
National e-Governance Plan in Agriculture (NeGPA) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme initiated in 2010-11 as
a pilot project in 7 India states viz. Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra &
Madhya Pradesh. It was then extended for all the remaining States and 2 UTs in 2014-15 for a period of 5
years. Now, this 5-year period was extended up to March 31, 2021. The scheme provides timely access to
agriculture related information to the farmers through Information & Communication Technology (ICT).

13. Which state government is planning (as of Feb’21) to establish Free-of-cost coaching centres
dedicatedly for competitive exams, under its Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Yojana 2021?
1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) West Bengal
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Karnataka
Answer- 4) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
On February 15, 2020, Uttar Pradesh (UP) Chief Minister (CM) Yogi Adityanath launched ‘UP Mukhyamantri
Abhyudaya Yojana 2021’. Under the scheme, Free-of-cost coaching centres will be established across the
state, through which students can prepare for competitive exams like IAS, PCS, NDS, CDS, NEET & JEE. This
scheme will provide assistance to students who want to prepare for various competitive examinations but
are unable to prepare due to their financial conditions.

14. Which state govt. launched the ‘Uberization Scheme’ on a move to promote the state’s transport
sector?
1) Punjab
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Assam
Answer- 5) Assam
Explanation:
CM of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the Rs 19 crore 84 lakhs Centre for Perishable Cargo (CPC)
at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport, Assam in the presence of Chandra Mohan
Patowary, Assam State Minister for Transport. In a bid to promote transport sector in the state, the CM
launched the ‘Uberization Scheme’ which will be implemented in association with the Assam State
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15. Which state govt. implements mission ‘Lal Lakir’, enabling villagers to monetize their property
right?
1) Assam
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Punjab
5) Rajasthan
Answer- 4) Punjab
Explanation:
On February 19, 2021, the Cabinet of Punjab chaired by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh approved the
implementation of mission ‘Lal Lakir’ to enable villagers living within the ‘Lal Lakir’ to monetise their
property rights and for availing benefits provided by the government departments, institutions and banks.
Lal Lakir refers to land that is a part of the village habitation and is used for non-agriculture purposes only.
Earlier, these properties can be sold through power of attorney (POA) and the sale deeds could not be
registered.

16. Which state govt. announced the “Mukhyamantri Pravasi Shramik Udyamita Vikas Yojana” to
provide self-employment opportunities to Migrant Workers?
1) Rajasthan
2) Odisha
3) Bihar
4) Gujarat
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
On February 22, 2021, the Finance Minister of Uttar Pradesh (UP), Suresh Kumar Khanna, presented Rs
5,50,270.78 crore in the presence of UP Chief Minister (CM) Yogi Adityanath. With a budget of Rs 100 crore,
the UP govt. has announced “Mukhyamantri Pravasi Shramik Udyamita Vikas Yojana” under which
employment or self-employment will be provided to the migrant workers who had come from other States.
Notably, around 40 lakhs were transported to their native districts during the lockdown in 2020.

17. What is the Total monetary benefit given to farmers through PM KISAN scheme?
1) Rs. 3000/year
2) Rs. 6000/year
3) Rs. 10000/year
4) Rs. 15000/year
5) Rs. 9000/year
Answer- 2) Rs. 6000/year
Explanation:
24th February, 2021 is the 2nd Anniversary of the starting of the Central Sector Scheme ‘Pradhan Mantri
Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM KISAN)’. It was launched by 24th February, 2019 by Prime Minister Narendra
Modi at Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Under the Scheme, an amount of INR 6000 rupees per year will be
transferred directly into the bank accounts of farmers. The amount will be paid in 3 installments of INR
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18. Which state govt. launched a new welfare scheme, ‘Economically Backward Classes (EBCs)
Nestam’ to provide financial assistance to EBC women?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Telangana
3) West Bengal
4) Gujarat
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
On February 23, 2021, the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy
approved a new welfare scheme called ‘Economically Backward Classes (EBCs) Nestam’ for providing
Financial Assistance to women belonging to the EBCs. An assistance of INR 15, 000 per year will be
extended to women in the age group of 45-60 for a period of 3 years.

19. Which state govt. recently (in Feb’21) launched the Indira Gandhi Urban Credit Card Scheme to
provide interest free loan upto Rs. 50,000 to Street Vendors?
1) Rajasthan
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Punjab
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Kerala
Answer- 1) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot who holds the Finance Portfolio presented the state’s 1st Paperless Budget.
Initiatives in Budget:
• Launch of Indira Gandhi Urban Credit Card Scheme for self-employment & employment needs of
street vendors, that provides Interest free loan of up to INR 50, 000 will be provided to 5 lakh needy
people.
• Jeevan Rakshak Yojana, provides prize of INR 5,000 to good citizens who save lives in road accidents.
• Development of Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur.
• Ghar Ghar Aushadi Yojana’ for encouraging the use of herbs like tulsi & giloy.

BANKING AND FINANCE

1. Recently (in Jan 2021), RBI cancelled the licence of Shivam Sahakari Bank Ltd, a co-operative
bank in Maharashtra. Which section under the Banking Regulation(BR) Act, 1949 deals with
accepting and repaying deposits by a bank?
1) Section 22(3) (a)
2) Section 5(b)
3) Section 51-A
4) Section 63
5) Section 12 (b)
Answer- 2) Section 5(b)
Explanation:
On January 28, 2021 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)cancelled the licence of Shivam Sahakari Bank Ltd, a
co-operative bank in Ichalkaranji, Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Following the cancellation of its license, the bank

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will stop to carry on the banking business, which includes accepting and repaying deposits as defined in
Section 5(b) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation(BR) Act, 1949, with effect from the close of
business on January 29, 2021.

2. Which bank’s IT infrastructure will be audited by a special audit team (as of Feb 2021),
constituting of professionals from external IT firms, appointed by RBI?
1) State Bank of India
2) Punjab National Bank
3) Indian Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 4) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed an external professional IT firm to carry out a special audit
of the entire IT infrastructure of HDFC bank under Section 30 (1-B) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
The audit will be conducted at the cost of the bank under Section 30 (1-C) of the Banking Regulation Act,
1949. The name of the IT firm was not disclosed. This appointment is part of RBI’s check to examine
whether the bank has improved its digital capabilities following recent issues.

3. Recently (in Feb 2021), SEBI revised the objective and eligibility criteria of innovation sandbox.
As per the revised guidelines, an applicant can move from Stage-I to Stage-II only after a minimum of
____________.
1) 45 days
2) 50 days
3) 100 days
4) 120 days
5) 60 days
Answer- 5) 60 days
Explanation:
On February 3, 2021 The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) revised the objective and eligibility
criteria of innovation sandbox. It eases access to an environment (testing facilities and test data) that is
provided by Enabling Organizations like StockExchanges,Depositories andQualified Registrar and
ShareTransferAgents(QRTAs). The testing environment enables the applicants to do offline testing of their
applications.
Eligibility Criteria – An applicant if completed a minimum 60 days in the Stage-I
of Innovation Sandbox testing will be eligible to enter into stage 2 of the testing.

4. Federal Bank Ltd launched ‘FedFirst’, a special savings account. Who will be benefitted through
this initiative?
1) Front line workers
2) Elderly
3) Children
4) CRPF personnel
5) Indian Army
Answer- 3) Children

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Explanation:
On February 3, 2021 Federal Bank Ltd launched FedFirst, a special savings account for children up to age of
18 years (both Resident and Non Resident Indians-NRIs). The account is designed to help children learn
about the importance of money management. FedFirst contactless Debit Card is given to this account
holder. The daily cash withdrawal limit at Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) is Rs 2,500. The daily
shopping limit at Point of Sale-PoS / E-com is Rs. 10,000.

5. Recently (in Feb 2021), SEBI issued guidelines to setup Limited Purpose Clearing Corporation
(LPCC) by Asset Management Companies (AMCs) of Mutual Funds (MFs). What is the capital share of
MF towards LPCC?
1) Rs 250 crore
2) Rs 200 crore
3) Rs 150 crore
4) Rs 100 crore
5) Rs 50 crore
Answer- 3) Rs 150 crore
Explanation:
On February2, 2021 Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has released the guidelines to set up
Limited Purpose Clearing Corporation (LPCC) by Asset Management Companies (AMCs) of Mutual Funds
(MFs). As per the guidelines, AMCs needs to contribute Rs 150 crore towards share capital of LPCC.
Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) will calculate contribution as per Average AUM of debt
oriented schemes as mentioned above for Financial Year (FY) 2019-20

6. Which organisation(s) received guidelines on Risk-Based Internal Audit (RBIA) from RBI in
February 2021?
1) Urban Co-operative Banks
2) Small Finance Banks
3) Non-Banking Financial Companies
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Answer- 5) Only 1 & 3
Explanation:
On February 03, 2021 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued guidelines on Risk-Based Internal Audit
(RBIA) for selected Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks
(UCBs). The mentioned entities have to implement the RBIA framework by March 31, 2022. The guidelines
also specified that these entities may also set up a committee of senior executives to formulate a suitable
action plan.

7. What can be the maximum sum insured through Standard Vector Borne Disease Health Policy
based on the guidelines of IRDAI, as of February 2021?
1) Rs. 10 lakhs
2) Rs. 5 lakhs
3) Rs. 1 lakh
4) Rs. 2 lakhs
5) Rs. 8 lakhs
Answer- 4) Rs. 2 lakhs

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Explanation:
On February 3, 2021 Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) issued guidelines
on Standard Vector Borne Disease Health Policy to encourage all general and health insurers to offer this
product. They can offer this product by 1st April, 2021. The nomenclature of the product should be in the
name of the insurance company followed by “Mashak Rakshak”. Under the standard product, the minimum
sum insured will be Rs 10,000 and maximum will be Rs 2,00,000.

8. Recently (in Feb 2021), RBI imposed a penalty of Rs. 55 lakhs to ____________ for non-compliance to
certain directions, including 'Master Circular - Management of Advances -UCBs'.
1) Seva Vikas Cooperative Bank
2) Bhadran People's Cooperative Bank
3) Financial Cooperative Bank
4) Hindustan Coop Bank
5) Laxmi Vishnu Sahakari Bank
Answer- 1) Seva Vikas Cooperative Bank
Explanation:
RBI imposed a Rs 55 lakh penalty on Pune-based Seva Vikas Cooperative Bank Limited for non-compliance
with certain directions, including 'Master Circular - Management of Advances -UCBs' and 'Master Circular -
Income Recognition, Asset Classification, Provisioning and Other Related Matters - UCBs'.

9. Which Insurance company launched ‘Salute to Caregivers – Ek Naya Nazariya’ Campaign to

support the cancer survivors on World Cancer Day?
1) Bharti AXA General Insurance
2) Star Health and Allied Insurance
3) Reliance General Insurance
4) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
5) The Oriental Insurance Company
Answer- 1) Bharti AXA General Insurance
Explanation:
Bharti AXA General Insurance has launched ‘Salute to Caregivers – Ek Naya Nazariya Campaign’ to support
the cancer survivors in the battle against cancer. To commemorate the World Cancer Day (February 4,
2021) Bharti AXA General Insurance has collaborated with poetess Priya Malik, who wrote a poem on the
Campaign & she also expressed her experience as a caregiver. Tagline of the Campaign– ‘Iss Jung Mein Hum
Sang Hai’.

10. Which bank recently (in Feb 2021), signed an MoU with MUFG Bank Ltd, Japan to jointly cater
the banking requirements of Japanese corporates in India?
1) HDFC Bank
2) Citibank
3) Axis Bank
4) Central Bank of India
5) ICICI bank
Answer- 5) ICICI bank
Explanation:
On February 05, 2021 ICICI Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MUFG Bank Ltd,
Japan to jointly cater the banking requirements of Japanese corporates present in India. It establishes a

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framework of partnership between the banks across various domains including trade, investment, treasury,
corporate and retail banking. Japan is the 5th largest investor in India’s economy. ICICI Bank Ltd launched
‘Infinite India’, an online platform for foreign companies who set up or expand business in India.

11. What can be the maximum duration taken by a Mutual Funds to pay back dividends to
unitholders as per the new norms of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Mutual Funds)
(Amendment) Regulations, 2021?
1) 30 days
2) 10 days
3) 45 days
4) 15 days
5) 50 days
Answer- 4) 15 days
Explanation:
On February 4, 2021 Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has released new norms of Securities
and Exchange Board of India (Mutual Funds) (Amendment) Regulations, 2021. This regulation came into
force by amending, Securities and Exchange Board of India (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996. Under new
norms, MF needs to send the dividend payments to the unitholders within 15 days from the record date
from the earlier requirement of 30 days.

12. What was the Nominal GDP growth of India for FY 22, as per the projections of credit rating
agency, Moody, in its “Government Policy – India: Budget provides broad support; fiscal
consolidation prospects still weak” report?
1) 17%
2) 14.4%
3) 7.5%
4) 14.3%
5) 5.5%
Answer- 1) 17%
Explanation:
On February 3, 2021 Moody’s in its report titled ‘Government Policy – India: Budget provides broad
support; fiscal consolidation prospects still weak’ has increased India’s nominal GDP growth at ~17% for
FY 22 from earlier 14.3%. The projection has been made on the basis of a ‘pro-growth’ budget. This forecast
is higher than 14.4% estimated in the Union Budget 2021-22. Moody’s has forecasted India’s fiscal deficit
for FY 21 at 7.5% of GDP and 5.5% for FY 22.

13. What was India’s GDP growth rate projected by RBI for FY 2021-22, as of Feb’21?
1) 5.2%
2) 10.5%
3) 6.0%
4) 26.2%
5) 8.3%
Answer- 2) 10.5%
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met on 3rd, 4th and 5th February,
2021 which projected India’s gross domestic Product (GDP) growth at 10.5% for the FY2021-22, 26.2 to

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8.3% in H1FY22 and 6.0 % in Q3FY22. The projection of Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation has been
revised to 2% for the Q4FY21, 5.2 % to 5.0 % in H1FY22 and declined to 4.3% by Q3FY22.

14. What is the RBI’s repo rate as of Feb’21?

1) 4.25%
2) 3.35%
3) 5.25%
4) 4.00%
5) 4.40%
Answer- 4) 4.00%
Explanation:
Policy Repo Rate 4.00%
Reverse Repo Rate 3.35%
Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate 4.25%
Bank Rate 4.25%
Repo rate is the rate at which the RBI lends money to commercial banks in the event of any shortfall of
funds.

15. For how many days the deadline for meeting the last tranche of Capital Conservation Buffer
(CCB) has been extended, as of Feb’21?
1) 1 year
2) 45 days
3) 60 days
4) 3 months
5) 6 months
Answer- 5) 6 months
Explanation:
The RBI has extended the deadline for meeting the last tranche of capital conservation buffer (CCB) of
0.625% by another six months i.e. from April 1, 2021 to October 1, 2021 due to continuing stress on account
of COVID-19 pandemic and to aid in the recovery process. This buffer ensures banks to have an additional
layer of usable capital that can be used when losses are incurred.

16. As per RBI guidelines, India became the 1st country to allow access to govt. securities by an
entity or a person including ‘a person resident outside India’ through __________.
1) FCNR account
2) Money Market Deposit Account
3) Gilt Account
4) Checking Account
5) Ledger Account
Answer- 3) Gilt Account
Explanation:
The retail investors are allowed to access government securities (G-Secs) market both primary and
secondary – directly through the Reserve Bank (‘Retail Direct’) along the facility to open their gilt securities
account. With this, India has become the first country to do so. A “Gilt Account” means an account opened

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and maintained for holding Government securities, by an entity or a person including ‘a person resident
outside India’ with a “Custodian” permitted by the RBI.

17. Which bank entered (in Feb’21) into a co-lending agreement with NBFC – LoanTap Credit
Products, extending credits to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise(MSME) sector?
1) Bank of Maharashtra
2) United Bank of India
3) UCO Bank
4) Syndicate Bank
5) Oriental Bank of Commerce
Answer- 1) Bank of Maharashtra
Explanation:
On February 8, 2021 Bank of Maharashtra(BoM) entered into a co-lending agreement with Non-Banking
Financial Company (NBFC), LoanTap Credit Products to extend credit to Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprise(MSME) loans. Under this agreement, 80% of the loan will be braced by the bank and the
remaining 20% by the LoanTap. The co-lending model will provide greater operational flexibility to the
lending institution.

18. Against which bank the highest number of complaints were received as per RBI’s “Ombudsman
Schemes of the Reserve Bank for the year 2019-20” annual report?
1) HDFC Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) Punjab National Bank
5) State Bank of India
Answer- 5) State Bank of India
Explanation:
On February 9, 2021, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Annual Report of the “Ombudsman Schemes
of the Reserve Bank for the year 2019-20” i.e. the period covering July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. Which
recorded that the ombudsman disposed of 48,333 complaints against State Bank of India (SBI), 15,004
against HDFC Bank Limited, 11,844 against ICICI Bank Limited, 10,457 against Axis Bank Limited and 9,928
against Punjab National Bank. The highest number of complaints in NBFCs were against Bajaj Finance Ltd.

19. Which bank partnered with PhonePe (in Feb’21), enabling PhonePe to use the banks Unified
Payments Interface (UPI) ID on a multi-bank model?
1) HDFC Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) Citibank
5) Yes Bank
Answer- 3) Axis Bank
Explanation:
The digital payment platform PhonePe has partnered with India’s third largest bank, Axis Bank on a Unified
Payments Interface (UPI) multi-bank model. It will enable the PhonePe users to create and use multiple UPI
IDs with Axis Bank’s “@axl” handle. Until now, the PhonePe’s key banking partner was Yes Bank. In

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accordance with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), PhonePe had emerged as the top UPI app
in January, 2021.

20. What is the theme of RBI’s Financial Literacy Week (FLW) – 2021 that was celebrated from
February 8 to 12?
1) KYC, Exercising Credit Discipline, Grievance Redressal and Going Digital
2) Consumer Protection
3) Credit Discipline and Credit from Formal Institutions
4) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
5) Farmers
Answer- 3) Credit Discipline and Credit from Formal Institutions
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) observes Financial Literacy Week(FLW) annually since 2016 to promote &
spread awareness about financial education messages on a particular theme through a focused campaign
across India. FLW 2021 is being celebrated from February 8 to 12. The 5-day event was launched by Ajay
Kumar, Regional Director, RBI. Theme of FLW 2021– Credit Discipline and Credit from Formal Institutions.
The strategy recommends the ‘5 C’ approach to disseminate financial education in the country. 5 C–
Content, Capacity, Community, Communication and Collaboration.

21. Which financial service provider partnered with AGS Transact Technologies Ltd (AGSTTL) to
introduce India’s 1st Contactless ATM’s that allows cash withdrawal through QR code?
1) Mastercard
2) American Express
3) Visa
4) PayPal
5) Maestro
Answer- 1) Mastercard
Explanation:
On February 9, 2021 AGS Transact Technologies Ltd (AGSTTL) entered into partnership with Mastercard to
introduce First-Ever ‘Contactless’ Cash Withdrawals on Automated Teller Machines(ATMs) in India. The
partnership enables the Mastercard cardholders to withdraw cash at ATMs by scanning the Quick
Response(QR) code that is displayed on the ATM screen. The Cardless ATM is powered by Mastercard’. This
withdrawal is enabled through Mastercard’s Masterpass and AGS QRCash.

22. Recently (in Feb’21), Working Group Committee (WGC) of IRDAI recommended the introduction
of index-linked insurance policies (Ilips). What is the lock-in period for an index-linked insurance
plan?
1) 10 years
2) 15 years
3) 25 years
4) 5 years
5) 12 years
Answer- 4) 5 years
Explanation:
The Working Group Committee (WGC) set up by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of
India (IRDAI) has recommended the introduction of index-linked insurance policies (Ilips). The report is

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opened for comments till March 8, 2021. Index linked policies are subject to change as the returns are
linked to the benchmark indices such as the 10-year Sovereign Bond Index, Sensex or Nifty. The index-
linked insurance plan provides a lock-in period of 5-years.

23. In February 2021, NPCI launched a Global level Hackathon ‘NPCI PayAuth Challenge’ supported
by APIX. What is the aim of Hackathon?
1) Enhance Innovation in Cardless Transaction
2) Promote Cashless Economy
3) Find alternate authentication for UPI transaction
4) Distributed Security handling of Online Transaction
5) Smoother & Secured RTGS Transaction
Answer- 3) Find alternate authentication for UPI transaction
Explanation:
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) launched a Global level Hackathon ‘NPCI PayAuth
Challenge’, to find out the alternatives for the authentication of UPI (Unified Payments Interface)
transaction for eg: Biometric. This Challenge is supported by APIX, world’s first cross-border, open
architecture API marketplace and sandbox platform. The Challenge is an open for global Fintechs, solution
providers and developers and can submit unique solutions that simplify authorization.

24. Which Insurance provider launched an innovative insurance plan, “Health AdvantEDGE”, to
carter the pre & post hospitalization needs of its customers?
1) Reliance Health Insurance Ltd.
2) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
3) Bharti AXA General Insurance Co. Ltd.
4) Max Bupa Health Insurance Co. Ltd.
5) SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
Answer- 3) Bharti AXA General Insurance Co. Ltd.
Explanation:
Bharti AXA General Insurance introduced Health AdvantEDGE, an innovative health insurance plan. It is
specifically designed to cater the healthcare and wellness needs of customers. The insurer has launched the
Bharti AXA Wellness Cuppa portal for its customers to boost customer engagement and experience. It
provides cover from pre-hospitalization (60 days) to post-hospitalization (90 days). The plan covers
persons in the age group 91 days to 65 years, provides hospital cash benefits, air and road ambulance with
an additional premium.

25. “SmartUp grants” is the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program of __________.
1) Citibank
2) HDFC Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) Axis Bank
5) RBL Bank
Answer- 2) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
Private sector lender HDFC Bank is inviting applications from start-ups and individual entrepreneurs for its
SmartUp grants. SmartUp grants are a part of the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR).

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26. Which Life Insurance company has the highest claim settlement ratio for FY20 as per IRDAI’s
annual report 2019-20?
1) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
2) HDFC Life
3) Tata AIA Life Insurance
4) Max Life Insurance
5) Life Insurance Corporation (LIC)
Answer- 4) Max Life Insurance
Explanation:
In accordance with the data by Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India’s (IRDAI) annual
report 2019-20, the claim settlement ratio of Life Insurance Corp. (LIC) declined in FY20 to 96.6% from
97.7% in FY19. LIC was ranked 17th among the 24 life insurers. Among, private sector life insurer Max Life
had the highest claim settlement ratio for the industry at 99.2%, which is the highest overall score, followed
by HDFC Life and TATA AIA – with a settlement ratio above 99%.

27. Which bank recently (in Feb’21) got restrictions from RBI for grant or renew any loans and
advances without prior approval of RBI in writing?
1) Independence Co-operative Bank
2) Janalaxmi Co-operative Bank
3) Shivalik Mercantile Co-operative Bank
4) Indian Mercantile Co-operative Bank
5) Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank
Answer- 1) Independence Co-operative Bank
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in exercise of powers vested in it under sub section (1) of Section 35 A of
the Banking Regulation (BR) Act, 1949 read with Section 56 of the BR Act, 1949 has issued certain
Directions to Independence Co-operative Bank Limited based in Nashik, Maharashtra due to its present
liquidity position. In accordance to the directions, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the bank is restricted
to grant or renew any loans and advances without prior approval of RBI in writing.

28. Which bank committed (in Feb’21) to invest USD 100 Million into the National Investment and
Infrastructure Fund (NIIF’s) Fund of Funds (FoF)?
1) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
2) World Bank
3) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
4) New Development Bank (NDB)
5) The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC)
Answer- 4) New Development Bank (NDB)
Explanation:
National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIFL) has stated that New Development Bank
(NDB) (formerly known as BRICS Development Bank) has committed to invest USD 100 Million (~ INR 727
Crore) into the NIIF Fund of Funds (FoF). This is the NDB’s 1st Equity Investment into India & the 1st ever
Investment in an FoF. NIIF FoF was established in 2018 for providing Indian private equity fund managers
access to an India-focused Institutional investor.

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29. Which bank recently (in Feb’21) signed an MoU with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) to
provide interest free loans upto Rs. 2 crores to IndianOil dealers?
1) Punjab National Bank (PNB)
2) HDFC Bank
3) Oriental Bank of Commerce
4) Bank of Baroda (BOB)
5) State Bank of India (SBI)
Answer- 1) Punjab National Bank (PNB)
Explanation:
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has signed a First-of-its-kind Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) for providing up to INR 2 Crore Loan to IndianOil dealers through the
PNB e-Dealer scheme. Under the scheme Dealers can avail loan of upto INR 2 Crore at lower interest rates,
nil margin and with minimum or Zero Collateral requirements. The agreement will be beneficial to the
Indian MSME sector.

30. Which country’s central bank (in Feb’21) repaid USD 400 million currency swap to the Reserve
Bank of India (RBI)?
1) Nepal
2) Sri Lanka
3) Maldives
4) Seychelles
5) Mauritius
Answer- 2) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
On February 4, 2021 The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) repaid USD 400 million currency swap to the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI). RBI and Sri Lanka entered into this facility in July 2020 under the South Asian
Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) currency swap framework. This facility was got for an initial
period of 3 months to cope with the severe economic impact of COVID-19 pandemic.

31. Which country received (in Feb’21) a financial assistance of $400 million from Export-Import
Bank of India (EXIM Bank) for construction of 6.7 km Connectivity Project?
1) Maldives
2) Sri Lanka
3) Nepal
4) Afghanistan
5) Bangladesh
Answer- 1) Maldives
Explanation:
On February 12, 2021, Resreve Bank of India (RBI) has notified The Greater Male Connectivity Project
(GMCP) of Maldives will get a $400 million funding from Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank), the
agreement for the same is effective for Janaury 28, 2021. The terminal utilisation period is 60 months after
the scheduled completion date of the project The 6.7 km Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP) will be
the largest civilian infrastructure project in Maldives, connecting Male with three neighbouring islands.

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32. To ease the liquidity conditions in money market, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) (in Feb’21)
purchased _________ of government securities under Open Market Operations (OMO).
1) Rs 20,000 crore
2) USD 2 Million
3) Rs 2 lakh crore
4) USD 10 Million
5) Rs 10 lakh crore
Answer- 1) Rs 20,000 crore
Explanation:
In order to boost liquidity in the economy, On February 10, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) purchase
Rs 20,000 crore ($2.74 billion) of government securities under Open Market Operations (OMO). This
purchase will also boost government’s borrowing programme worth Rs 12.06 lakh crore which will initiate
in April 2021. OMO is a part of “Operation Twist” to ease pressure evolving liquidity and market conditions.
The main purpose of the OMO is to bring down the yields at the longer end.

33. Which sector of Indian companies received the highest score in ICICI Lombard General
Insurance Co. Ltd.’s 1st ‘Corporate India Risk Index 2020’?
1) Banking
2) Pharmaceuticals and Biotech
3) Information Technology(IT)/Information Technology enabled Services(ITeS)
4) Manufacturing
5) HealthCare
Answer- 5) HealthCare
Explanation:
On February 11, 2021 ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd launched its 1st ‘Corporate India Risk Index
2020’. India’s Corporate India Risk Index stands at 57. HealthCare Sector manage the risk well than the
other 14 sectors with the score of 70. The index will enable companies to understand the level of risk and
current readiness their business is facing. To Help them to create successful risk mitigation plans. The
Corporate India Risk Index 2020 covers top 150 companies from its own investment portfolio across 15 key
sectors.

34. Which payment service provider partnered with Star Health & Allied Insurance Co. Ltd to
provide ‘Arogya Sanjeevani policy’ in its app?
1) Google Pay
2) Paytm
3) PhonePe
4) Freecharge
5) Samsung Pay
Answer- 3) PhonePe
Explanation:
On February 12, 2021 Star Health & Allied Insurance Co. Ltd launched its Arogya Sanjeevani policy on
PhonePe. This launch enables all the users of PhonePe to protect their families from financial burdens in
case of any medical emergency. This policy has been designed to cover the most necessary aspects of any
kind of hospitalization in the family. Through PhonePe app, users can avail this policy instantly without the
need of any medical screening.

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35. Which Small Finance Bank (SFB) partnered with Maharashtra State Road Development
Corporation Ltd (MSRDC) to launch India’s 1st FASTag powered ‘truck terminal’ in Maharashtra?
1) Ujjivan SFB
2) Equitas SFB
3) Fincare SFB
4) Janalakshmi SFB
5) Suryoday SFB
Answer- 2) Equitas SFB
Explanation:
On February 12, 2021 Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd (ESFBL) has partnered with Maharashtra State Road
Development Corporation Limited (MSRDC) and Ocean Highway Facilities and Solutions Pvt Ltd. to launch
India’s first FASTag powered truck terminal at Khalapur, Maharashtra on the Yashwantrao Chavan Mumbai
– Pune Expressway. FASTag uses Radio-frequency Identification (RFID) technology to make toll payments
directly from the prepaid account linked to it.

36. Which bank (in Feb’21) partnered with the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’
Associations of India (CREDAI) to launch a new of bank account specially for Construction Workers?
1) Airtel Payments Bank
2) Indian Payments and Postal Bank
3) NSDL Payments Bank
4) Paytm Payments Bank
5) Fino Payments Bank
Answer- 2) Indian Payments and Postal Bank
Explanation:
On the lines of the labour welfare initiatives by the Central Government, the Confederation of Real Estate
Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI) has inked memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indian
Payments and Postal Bank (IPPB) to facilitate opening of bank accounts for construction workers. The aim
of the pact is to cover around 10 lakh workers in a year from around current 3 crore workers engaged in
construction activities across real estate projects.

37. Which Insurance provider has launched a new goal based savings product, ‘Guaranteed Income
for Tomorrow’ (GIFT)?
1) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
2) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
3) SBI Life Insurance
4) HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company
5) IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Company
Answer- 1) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
Explanation:
On February 9, 2021 ICICI Prudential Life Insurance launched a new goal based savings product ‘ICICI Pru
Guaranteed Income for Tomorrow’ (GIFT). The non-participating savings product helps customers to
eliminate the uncertainty of future income streams to a large extent. It also provides financial security to
the family.

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38. Recently (in Feb’21), RBI revised the rules for investment in NBFCs from non- FATF countries. As
per the revised rules, what is the maximum holdings limit by a new Investor from these countries?
1) 20%
2) 25%
3) 12%
4) 17%
5) 23%
Answer- 1) 20%
Explanation:
The 17 countries (or jurisdictions) flagged by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) under its publications
of “High-risk jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action”, and “jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring” will
face restrictions on the fresh investments in India’s Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs). The
threshold for new Investors from FATF-flagged jurisdictions as a whole should be smaller than 20% of the
voting power (including potential 1 voting power) in the existing NBFCs or in the NBFCs seeking
Certification of Registration (COR).

39. Which bank recently (in Feb’21) introduced its Forex Remittance Services offering remittance in
15 currencies with maximum remittance upto US$ 25,000/day to its customers?
1) Kotak Mahindra Bank
2) Karur Vysya Bank
3) IDFC FIRST Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) Federal Bank
Answer- 1) Kotak Mahindra Bank
Explanation:
On February 15, 2021 Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd launched its outward forex remittance service, Kotak
Remit. In an industry-first move, Kotak Remit is live on the Kotak Mobile Banking App. With this the kotak
customers for the 1st time can transfer the money internationally to their beneficiaries from their mobile. It
offers remittances in 15 currencies. Through the Kotak Remit, Customers can remit upto US$ 25,000 or
equivalent per day and up to US$ 250,000 or equivalent in a financial year.

40. Which organisation launched its Flagship ‘Priceless’ program – “Priceless India”, in February
2021?
1) Netflix
2) Mastercard
3) Amazon Pay
4) Google Pay
5) Maestro
Answer- 2) Mastercard
Explanation:
On 11th February 2021, Mastercard launched its Flagship ‘Priceless’ program – “Priceless India”. The
Priceless India will enable the mastercard holders both domestic and global travellers to get exclusive
access to various experiences in the iconic cities of India. Mastercard will launch 16 short films which
showcase the unique aspects of the iconic cities.

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41.Who headed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) formulated 8-member Expert Committee (EC) on
Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) on the lines of the “Statement on Developmental and Regulatory
Policies” released on February 05, 2021?
1) N. S. Vishwanathan
2) Shri B.P. Kanungo
3) Dr. M. D. Patra
4) Dr. Urjit R. Patel
5) S. S. Mundra
Answer - 1) N. S. Vishwanathan
Explanation:
On the lines of the “Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies” released with the Monetary
Policy Statement on February 05, 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) formulated an 8-member Expert
Committee (EC) on Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs). The former Deputy Governor of RBI, N. S.
Vishwanathan, is the chairman of the committee. The Committee is required to submit its report within
three months.

42.Name the financial body which signed Rs 100 crore(USD 13.7 million) debt financing agreement
with Medanta, multi-specialty medical institute to provide essential health care services and
medical equipment to India.
1) International Monetary Fund
2) New Development Bank
3) World Bank
4) Asian Development Bank
5) Internation
Answer - 4) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
On February 15, 2021 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed Rs 100 crore(USD 13.7 million) debt
financing agreement with Medanta to provide essential health care services and medical equipment to
India.The main purpose is to Support COVID-19 response in India.The funding enhances the sovereign
support of ADB to India, including a $1.5 billion loan approved in April 2020 to Combat COVID-19.

43.In accordance with the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) data on Scheduled Banks’ Statement of
Position in India, bank credit growth in FY21 up to January 29, 2021 has reached about __________of
the same period of F20.
1) 75%
2) 80%
3) 85%
4) 90%
5) 95%
Answer – 4) 90%
Explanation:
In accordance with the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) data on Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in
India, bank credit growth in FY21 up to January 29, 2021 has reached about 90% of the same period of
F20.This states that credit demand is coming back to normalcy after severe economic impact amid COVID-
19.

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44.Which of the below state has recently introduced its own debit card and became 1st government
financial institution in the state on February 15, 2021?
1) Tamilnadu
2) Karnataka
3) Kerala
4) AndhraPradesh
5) Odisha
Answer- 3) Kerala
Explanation:
On February 15, 2021 Kerala Financial Corporation(KFC) announced that it will introduce its own debit
card. KFC becomes the 1st government financial institution in Kerala to launch debit card.This 5 year Rupay
platinum card will be co-branded in association with public sector banks.

45. Find the entity which has joined hands with Razorpay recently to empower Indian MSMEs and
Startups to make digital payments more accessible.
1) Maestro
2) Paypal
3) American Express
4) Mastercard
5) Capital One
Answer – 4) Mastercard
Explanation:
Mastercard and Razorpay have joined hands to empower Indian micro, small and medium enterprises
(MSMEs) and startups especially in tier 2 and 3 cities in digitising their operations, maintaining business
continuity in the challenging environment, and preparing them for cashless future.It should be noted that
Razorpay is India’s youngest unicorn (Company valuation exceedes $1 billion).

46.Whom did the Reserve Bank of India permit to make remittances under to International
Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) set up in India under the Special Economic Zone Act, 2005?
1) HUF
2) Trusts
3) Resident Individuals
4) Corporates
5) partnership firms
Answer – 3) Resident Individuals
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) permitted resident individuals to make remittances under Liberalised
Remittance Scheme (LRS) to International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) set up in India under the
Special Economic Zone Act, 2005. In this regard, Authorized Dealer (AD) Category 1 Banks allow resident
individuals to make these remittances subject to the following conditions:The remittance shall be made
only for making investments in IFSCs in securities, other than those issued by entities/companies resident
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47.RBI has released the Draft Reserve Bank of India (Credit Derivatives) Directions, 2021 in
exercise of the powers conferred under section ___________ of the RBI Act 1934 read with section 45U.
1) 45J
2) 45M
3) 45K
4) 45W
5) 45L
Answer - 4) 45W
Explanation:
As per the central bank’s announcement regarding the review of credit default swaps (CDS) guidelines on
December 2020,Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the Draft Reserve Bank of India (Credit
Derivatives) Directions, 2021 in exercise of the powers conferred under section 45W of the RBI Act 1934
read with section 45U.
The guidelines are for allowing derivatives trading in the credit default swaps (CDS) in over-the-counter
(OTC) markets and on recognised stock exchanges in the country.
RBI invited comments on the Draft Directions by March 15, 2021.

48.Which e-commerce giant has partnered with ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd to
offer Group Safeguard insurance, a group insurance policy to its consumers and their families?
1) Amazon
2) Myntra
3) Flipkart
4) ebay
5) Walmart
Answer- 3) Flipkart
Explanation:
Flipkart partnered with ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd to offer Group SafeGuard insurance,
a group insurance policy to its consumers and their families.
Through this partnership Flipkart consumers will get Hospicash benefit under Group SafeGuard insurance.

49.Name the Financial organisation that signed MoU with PHD Chamber of Commerce and
Industry(PHDCCI) to offer various credit & other schemes to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
(MSMEs).
1) Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
2) Industrial Investment Bank of India
3) Indian Bank
4) Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency Bank(MUDRA)
5) None of these
Answer – 1) Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
Explanation:
PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry(PHDCCI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to offer various credit & other schemes of SIDBI to
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which is member of PHDCCI in India.Through this MoU,
they can get the schemes with comparative ease and better terms.

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50. Which company partnered (in Feb’21) with European Investment Fund (EIF), Inter-American
Development Bank(IDB) and Kiva to provide loans to small and medium-sized companies outside
U.S?
1) PayPal
2) Facebook
3) Google
4) Microsoft
5) Amazon
Answer- 3) Google
Explanation:
Google has partnered with European Investment Fund (EIF), Inter-American Development Bank(IDB) and
Kiva, an organisation that crowdfunds loans to unlock capital for the underserved around the world to
invest $75 million (about Rs. 545 crore) to small and medium-sized companies outside U.S who are
suffering from the impact of COVID-19. Google also plans to invest $15 million in India to support the small
and micro enterprises across the country. Google will invest in two EIF funds and becomes the 1st company
to do so.

51. As per RBI’s guidelines (in Feb’21) to Housing Finance Company (HFC), minimum Liquidity
Coverage Ratio (LCR) of 100% is targeted to be achieved by ___________.
1) December 1, 2021
2) December 1, 2030
3) December 1, 2025
4) December 1, 2035
5) December 1, 2028
Answer- 3) December 1, 2025
Explanation:
On February 17, 2021, the RBI has issued “Master Direction – Non-Banking Financial Company – Housing
Finance Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2021” in exercise of the powers conferred under sections 45L
and 45MA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. In this regard, all non-deposit taking HFCs with an asset
size of Rs 10,000 crore and above, and all deposit taking HFCs irrespective of their asset size will have to
achieve a minimum Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) of 50% by December 1, 2021 and gradually to 100% by
December 1, 2025.

52. Which organisation got approval (in Feb’21) from RBI to acquire Dewan Housing Finance
Corporation Ltd (DHFL)?
1) Piramal Capital and Housing Finance
2) Oaktree Capital Management
3) Adani Group
4) Brookfield Asset Management
5) Aditya Birla Group
Answer- 1) Piramal Capital and Housing Finance
Explanation:
The RBI has given approval to the Dewan Housing Finance Corporation(DHFL) resolution plan from
Piramal Capital and Housing Finance Ltd (PCHFL), a company of Piramal group that was submitted by the
Committee of Creditors(CoC). The resolution plan is to revive the debt-ridden DHFL. This approval paves
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involves a total payment of around Rs 35,000 crores. It is expected that the merged entity will focus largely
on the retail real estate and lending space.

53. Which country (in Feb’21) received a 15 million USD worth Line of Credit from India’s Export-
Import (Exim) Bank?
1) Ghana
2) Sierra Leone
3) Kenya
4) Tanzania
5) Seychelles
Answer- 2) Sierra Leone
Explanation:
On 18th February 2021, the Export-Import (Exim) Bank, Government of India, extended a Line of
Credit(LOC) of 15 million USD (around Rs. 109.11 crore) to the government of the Republic of Sierra Leone.
The LOC will be used for the expansion of the projects for the rehabilitation of existing portable water
facilities in 4 communities of Sierra Leone. This will also be used for the implementation of the projects by
Indian companies which will benefit more than 1 lakh residents of those 4 communities.

54. Indian Govt. has decided to infuse Rs 1,500 crore capital into EXIM Bank for FY 22. Which among
the following is NOT one of the functionaries of EXIM Bank?
1) Financing of joint ventures in foreign countries
2) Post Shipment Finance
3) Export credit insurance support to Indian exporters
4) Offer short-term loans to foreign banks
5) Underwriting of stocks of Indian companies engaged in export or import
Answer- 3) Export credit insurance support to Indian exporters
Explanation:
The government has decided to infuse Rs 1,500 crore capital into Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank)
in FY 22. This equity support/subscription is to maximise the paid up capital of the bank to the level of its
authorised capital. Amount is Higher than amount earmarked in FY 21.
Export credit insurance support to Indian exporters is provided by Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of
India (ECGC).

55. Which organisation partnered (in Feb’21) with Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) to launch
“Mahabank Channel Financing Scheme”, a Channel Financing solution for MSME’s?
1) Priority Vendor
2) Tradeshift
3) Orbian
4) Vayana Network
5) UniCredit
Answer- 4) Vayana Network
Explanation:
On February 18, 2021 Bank of Maharashtra(BoM) in partnership with Vayana Network, a Supply Chain
Financing (SCF) platform, launched its Mahabank Channel Financing Scheme, a Channel Financing solution
for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MSMEs). This partnership enables BoM to provide short term

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credit to meet funding requirements of corporate dealers and vendors through its channel. The Government
of India holds 93.33% stake in the bank. It is the sponsor bank of Maharashtra Gramin Bank.

56. Which bank (in Feb’21) signed an MoU with Society for Innovation and Development (SID), an
initiative of IISc, Bengaluru to provide loans to startups & MSMEs?
1) DBS Bank
2) Indian Bank
3) State Bank of India
4) HDFC Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 2) Indian Bank
Explanation:
On February 19, 2021 Indian Bank signed an MoU with Society for Innovation and Development (SID), an
initiative of Indian Institute of Science(IISc), Bengaluru to provide exclusive credit facility to start-ups and
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MSMEs). This initiative is a part of the Bank’s scheme ‘Ind Spring
Board for financing Start-ups’. The bank will provide loans up to Rs. 50 crores to these start-ups to cater
their working capital requirements or to purchase of machinery, equipment etc.

57. RBI (in Feb’21) has imposed a withdrawal cap of Rs. 1,000 on customers of ______________ for a
period of 6 months.
1) Shivalik Mercantile Co-operative Bank
2) Deccan Urban Co-operative Bank
3) SVC Co-operative Bank
4) Mantha Urban Co-operative Bank
5) Ashoknagar Co-operative Bank
Answer- 2) Deccan Urban Co-operative Bank
Explanation:
On February 18, 2021 The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) on considering the present liquidity position of
Deccan Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., has imposed a withdrawal cap of Rs 1,000 on the customers of the
bank. But, customers are allowed to set off loans against deposits subject to conditions. This is for the
period of 6 months from the close of business on February 19, 2021.

58. Recently (in Feb’21) Kotak Standard Multicap Fund has been renamed as Kotak Flexicap Fund,
as Mulitcap funds are required to invest 65% of assets in equity and equity-related investments as
per the guidelines of _____________.
1) Reserve Bank of India
2) Small Industries Development Bank of India
3) Association of Mutual Funds in India
4) Securities and Exchange Board of India
5) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Answer- 4) Securities and Exchange Board of India
Explanation:
On February 17, 2021 Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Limited (KMAMC) announced that
Kotak Standard Multicap Fund is being renamed as Kotak Flexicap Fund. This is in line with the Securities
and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)’s Modification in Multi-Cap Mutual Funds Category, where multicap

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funds are required to invest at least 25% of their corpus in large, mid and small cap stocks each and 65% of
assets in equity and equity-related investments.

59. Which Bank was recently (in Feb’21) bought under RBI’s regulatory purview, making the bank
comply with Banking Regulation Act 1949 and the Companies Act?
1) Bharatiya Mahila Bank
2) Jammu and Kashmir Bank
3) State Bank of Sikkim
4) China Merchants Bank
5) DBS Bank
Answer- 3) State Bank of Sikkim
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has brought the State Bank of Sikkim under its regulatory purview. The
bank only operates within Sikkim and is wholly-owned by the state government. The bank is also
responsible to handle the treasury function of the State. With this regulatory purview, the ownership
structure of the bank will not be changed and will be regulated by the RBI on a par with other banks.
Previously, the Banking Regulation Act 1949 and the Companies Act do not extend to Sikkim or the
residents of Sikkim and they are not subject to Income Tax.

60. Which company launched (in Feb’21) the ‘Bima Jyoti’ insurance Plan that offers Guaranteed
addition at a rate of 5% at the end of each policy year?
1) Max Life Insurance
2) Life Insurance Corporation of India
3) United India Insurance
4) HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company
5) The Oriental Insurance Company
Answer- 2) Life Insurance Corporation of India
Explanation:
Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India launched a new plan ‘Bima Jyoti’ Plan will be effective from
February 22, 2021. Bima Jyoti is a Non-linked, Non-Participating, Individual, Limited Premium Payment,
Life Insurance Savings Plan. The Plan offers a Guaranteed addition at a rate of 5% at the end of each policy
year. The Minimum Basic Sum assured in INR 1, 00, 000 & multiple of INR 25, 000 after that. The plan
includes Maturity Benefits & Death Benefits with Tax Free returns.

61. Which of the following is the benchmark interest rate (in Feb’21) that is used by global banks to
lend to one another?
1) Sterling Overnight Index Average (SONIA)
2) London Interbank Mean Rate (LIMEAN)
3) Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)
4) Euro Interbank Offer Rate (EURIBOR)
5) London Inter Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Answer- 5) London Inter Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Explanation:
In accordance with the new EY (Ernst & Young) India report titled “Impact of IBOR transition on NBFCs in
India”, Indian Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) require an effective plan for Inter Bank Offered
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by the end of 2021. LIBOR is the benchmark interest rate at which major global banks lend to one another.
LIBOR is being replaced by the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) on June 30, 2023.

62. Which organisation signed for a USD 68 Million project, ‘Nagaland: Enhancing Classroom
Teaching and Resources Project’ with Indian Govt. (in Feb’21)?
1) Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
2) World Bank
3) UNESCO
4) Asian Development Bank
5) International Bureau of Education
Answer- 2) World Bank
Explanation:
Government of India, Government of Nagaland & the World Bank signed a USD 68 Million Project for
improving the governance of schools across Nagaland through ‘Nagaland: Enhancing Classroom Teaching
and Resources Project’. The project will also improve teaching practices and learning environments in
select schools of Nagaland. Around 1, 50, 000 students & 20, 000 Teachers in the government education
system in Nagaland will benefit from the reforms. The project is aimed at developing a strong education
system in the state.

63. Which Bank provides loan worth $304 mn for Assam Intra-State Transmission System
Enhancement Project?
1) World Bank
2) Asian Development Bank
3) New Development Bank
4) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
5) International Monetary Fund
Answer- 4) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Explanation:
On February 24, 2021, the Government of India (GoI) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
signed a loan agreement of $304 mn for Assam Intra-State Transmission System Enhancement Project to
strengthen the quality, capacity and security of the 24*7 power supply in Assam along with reducing
greenhouse gas emissions. Of the Total estimated cost of $365mn, $304mn as loan from AIIB and the
remaining $61mn by Assam Govt.

64. Which bank (in Feb’21) signed an MoU with Stellapps, an IIT Madras incubated dairy-tech
startup to digitize milk procurement?
1) Equitas Small Finance Bank
2) India Post Payments Bank
3) Federal Bank
4) Karur Vysya Bank
5) Airtel Payments Bank
Answer- 2) India Post Payments Bank
Explanation:
Stellapps, an IIT Madras incubated dairy-tech startup signed an MoU with India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)
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Recently, Stellapps launched mooPay in Bhilwara district of Rajasthan. It is a first-of-its-kind fully
automated direct payment platform for dairy processors, including cooperatives.

65. Which of the following tool is used by SEBI in case of a near zero and negative pricing situation
for any of its commodities (especially, crude oil)?
1) Sebi COmplaints REdress System (SCORES)
2) Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE)
3) External Commercial Borrowing (ECB)
4) Alternate Risk Management Framework (ARMF)
5) Electronic Clearing System (ECS)
Answer- 4) Alternate Risk Management Framework (ARMF)
Explanation:
In order to strengthen the risk management framework, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) will
introduce pre-expiry margins on cash settled contracts with effect from April 1, 2021. These will be
applicable on certain commodities under the Alternate Risk Management Framework (ARMF). ARMF shall
be applicable in such cases of near zero and negative prices for any underlying commodities/futures
(especially, crude oil).

66. Which bank partnered with Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) and Chennai Smart City Ltd
(CSCL) to launch, ‘Namma Chennai Smart Card’?
1) HDFC Bank
2) Union Bank of India
3) ICICI Bank
4) Canara Bank
5) UCO Bank
Answer- 3) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
ICICI Bank in partnership with the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) and Chennai Smart City Limited
(CSCL) launched ‘Namma Chennai Smart Card’, a Common Payment Card System (CPCS). The Rupay
powered co-branded, contactless prepaid card was unveiled by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister(CM) Edappadi K.
Palaniswami. This card enables the residents of Chennai to make tax/ utility bill payments at the GCC
centres.

67. Which organisation(s) partnered (in Feb’21) with Social Alpha to set up, Swavalamban
Divyangjan Assistive Tech Market Access (ATMA) fund?
1) Industrial Investment Bank of India
2) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
3) Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
4) Only 1 & 2
5) Only 1 & 3
Answer- 3) Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
Explanation:
Social Alpha, a multistage innovation curation and venture development platform has partnered with Small
Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to set up the Swavalamban Divyangjan Assistive Tech Market
Access (ATMA) fund, a Social Impact fund. It is a 1st of its kind inclusion fund that offers financial grants to

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Social Alpha-incubated startups that work in the Assistive Technology (AT) for persons with disabilities.
The fund will finance upto 50% of product price for the initial users.

68. What is the Nomenclature given to IRDAI’s new Standard Personal Accident Insurance Product,
that was launched in February 2021?
1) Jan Suraksha Laghu Bima
2) Fasal Bima Yojana
3) Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana
4) Saral Suraksha Bima
5) Sampoorna Suraksha Bima
Answer- 4) Saral Suraksha Bima
Explanation:
On February 25, 2021 The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) issued
guidelines on Standard Personal Accident Insurance Product under the provisions of Insurance Act, 1938.
IRDAI has directed all the general and Health Insurers to offer this product from April 1, 2021. The
nomenclature of the product will be ‘Saral Suraksha Bima’, succeeded by name of insurance company.
Under the product, the minimum sum insured will be Rs.2.5 lakhs and maximum sum insured will be Rs.1
Crore.

69. Recently (in Feb’21), India’s Exim bank provided a financial support of USD 130 mn for
construction of social housing units in Maldives. Who is the present MD of Exim bank?
1) David Rasquinha
2) G.R. Chintala
3) Mohammad Mustafa
4) M R Kumar
5) Ajay Tyagi
Answer- 1) David Rasquinha
Explanation:
Exim Bank is set to support the construction of social housing units in Maldives, through its USD 130 million
loan to Fahi Dhiriulhan Corporation Limited. The funding is set to be provided through the credit
programme of the buyer under the National Export Insurance Account (NEIA Scheme).
About Exim Bank:
MD– David Rasquinha
Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra
Established in 1982

70. Which country received a USD 7.35 mn worth Line of Credit (LOC) from Export-Import Bank of
India (Exim Bank) in February 2021?
1) Maldives
2) Nicaragua
3) Seychelles
4) Honduras
5) Madagascar
Answer- 2) Nicaragua

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Explanation:
On February 26, 2021 The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank), on behalf of the Government of India,
extended 5 Line of Credit (LOC) with total value of USD 7.35 million (about 54 crore) to the Government of
the Republic of Nicaragua. These LOCs cover projects in the Power and Healthcare sectors in Nicaragua.
Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) was established in 1982.

ECONOMY AND BUSINESS

1. Which organisation successfully raised USD 500 Million making it the Longest Tenor Bond
Issuance from India, as of February 2021?
1) Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) Limited
2) Power Finance Corporation (PFC)
3) Indian Oil Corporation
4) Power Grid Corporation of India
5) Coal India
Answer- 2) Power Finance Corporation (PFC)
Explanation:
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has successfully raised USD 500 Million through issuance of USD
Denominated Bonds under ‘Reg S route’. The Bonds have a Fixed Coupon of 3.35% and will mature on May
16, 2031 making it the Longest Tenor Bond Issuance from India. Totally it has risen around USD 2.55
Billion, which is an oversubscription of 5.1 times. The funds will be used for the purpose of Lending to
Power Sector Utilities.

2. Recently (in Feb 2021), Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) sold USD 750 million worth of
dollar-denominated bonds to overseas investors at a fixed interest rate of _____.
1) 2.12%
2) 5.40%
3) 2.80%
4) 3.92%
5) 3.21%
Answer- 3) 2.80%
Explanation:
Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has sold USD 750 million worth of dollar-denominated bonds to
overseas investors priced at a coupon of just 2.80 per cent per annum. This is the maiden debt market
activity that Railways'' financing arm has done since going public on January 29 after the biggest IPO of the
fiscal collecting Rs 4,633 crore through a public issue. The 10-year bonds will be issued on February 10,
2021, at a fixed rate of 2.80 per cent and carry semi-annual interest payment and bullet principal
repayment.

3. What was India’s GDP growth predicted for FY-21, as per SBI’s Ecowrap report?
1) – 6.3%
2) – 7%
3) – 7.4%
4) – 5.2%
5) – 7.7%
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Explanation:
On February 10, 2021 Ecowrap report of the State Bank of India (SBI) has estimated that India’s Gross
Domestic Product(GDP) for FY-21 will contract by 7%(-7%) from -7.4% projected earlier. The GDP growth
in FY22 will remain at 11%. The gross tax collections in 2021-22 will be higher than the Budgeted Rs 22.17
lakh crore, or 9.9% of GDP.

4. What will be India’s GDP in FY22, as per the predictions of India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra)
Ltd? (as of February 2021)
1) 8.8%
2) 23.5%
3) 7.8%
4) 10.4%
5) 15.5%
Answer- 4) 10.4%
Explanation:
On February 10, 2021 India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) Ltd estimated that India’s real Gross Domestic
Product(GDP) will bounce back to 10.4% in FY22, primarily based on the base effect. The GDP growth of Q1
to Q3 of FY 21 was negative, the agency expects that the growth will be positive in Q4 at 0.3%. Earlier, Ind-
Ra had projected the GDP for FY 21 as -7.8%.

5. Which Indian oil producer, recently (in Jan’21) bought 2 million barrels cargo of ‘carbon-neutral
oil’ from Occidental, an US based oil producer?
1) Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL)
2) Vedanta Ltd
3) Bharat Petroleum
4) Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL)
5) Hindustan Petroleum
Answer- 1) Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL)
Explanation:
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has received 2 million barrels cargo of ‘carbon-neutral oil’ from Oxy Low
Carbon Ventures (OLCV), a division of US oil major Occidental on January 28, 2021 at Jamnagar, Gujarat. It
is the world’s 1st consignment of carbon-neutral oil and is also the energy industry’s 1st major petroleum
shipment. The greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that are associated with the entire crude lifecycle will be
offset with Carbon-Neutral Oil.

6.As per the Nomura, India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will grow at ______ in FY22 for the week
ending February 14, 2021.
1) 11.5%
2) 12%
3) 12.5%
4) 13%
5) 13.5%
Answer – 5)13.5%
Explanation:
In accordance with Nomura, India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will grow at 13.5% in FY22 as Nomura
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95.9% in the preceding week.The real GDP to contract by 6.7% in FY21 and grow by 13.5% in FY22.Labour
participation rate marginally decreased to 40.5% from 40.9% in the week before.

7.What is the estimated India’s GDP growth rate for the year FY22 compared to the revised 4.6% in
FY21 according to India Ratings & Research (Ind-Ra)?
1) 4.2%
2) 4.3%
3) 4.4%
4) 4.5%
5) 4.7%
Answer – 2) 4.3%
Explantion:
India Ratings & Research (Ind-Ra) projected aggregate fiscal deficit of States for FY22 at 4.3% of GDP
compared to 4.6 %(Revised) in FY21. In this regard, the agency has revised the outlook on State finances for
FY22 from stable to negative.It had earlier forecast FY21 fiscal deficit of States to be at 4.5%.

8.What is the estimated GDP forecast of India for the FY22 as per the recent report released by S&P
(Standard & Poors) Global Ratings?
1) 10%
2) 11.3%
3) 10.5%
4) 7.7%
5) 11.6%
Answer – 1) 10%
Explanation:
On February 16, 2021 S&P (Standard & Poors) Global Ratings released a report titled, ‘Cross-Sector
Outlook: India’s Escape From Covid’, where it estimated that India will have an economic recovery at 10%
in FY22, on a lower base. Earlier, it had revised India’s Real GDP Forecast for FY21 to -7.7%(contract by
7%) from -9%.

9. What is the estimated growth rate of India for FY-2022, as per the Moody’s Credit Rating agency
(as of Feb’21)?
1) 10.8%.
2) 7.5%
3) 6.7%
4) 13.7%
5) 12.9%
Answer- 4) 13.7%
Explanation:
On February 25, 2021 Moody’s projected India’s growth at 13.7% for FY 22. Earlier it was estimated at
10.8%. Moody’s also projected that Indian economy will contract by 7%(-7%) in FY21, which is lower than
the previous estimate of -10.6%.
Other Recent Estimates:
GDP Projected by Projected GDP for FY 2021
RBI -7.50%

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India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) Ltd -7.80%
SBI’s Ecowrap report -7.00%
Nomura projects -6.70%

MoUs AND AGREEMENTS

1. Which organisation recently (in Feb 2021), signed a statement of intent (SOI) with Atal Innovation
Mission (AIM) that will boost start-up ecosystem in mobility sector?
1) Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI)
2) Central Institute of Road Transport (CIRT)
3) Scooters India Limited (SIL)
4) Express Autocare
5) Transcent Labs
Answer- 1) Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI)
Explanation:
On 3rd February 2021, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) signed a statement of intent
(SOI) with Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) the flagship initiative of Niti Aayog to boost the start-up
ecosystem in the mobility sector. The objective of the partnership includes, to create mobility, electric
mobility, transportation, sustainable development goats and digital infrastructure in cities and villages
across India.

2. Which Institute recently (in Feb 2021) signed an MoU with Ministry of Road Transport and
Highways (MoRTH) to provide technological assistance in Road construction?
1) IIT, Madras
2) NIT, Trichy
3) IIT-BHU
4) NIT, Agartala
5) MNNIT, Allahabad
Answer- 3) IIT-BHU
Explanation:
On 4th February, 2021 Indian Institute of Technology – Banaras Hindu University (IIT-BHU) signed an
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) as a move
to up-grade road construction in India, through scientific research.

3. Which organisation recently (in Feb 2021), signed an MoU with CSIR-NAL (Council of Scientific
and Industrial Research-National Aerospace Laboratory) for development of two-seater trainer
aircraft through technology transfer?
1) Bharat Electronics
2) Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL)
3) BEML Ltd
4) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)
5) Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL)
Answer- 3) BEML Ltd

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Explanation:
During the Aero India 2021 show being held at Yelahanka Air Force Base, Bengaluru, Karnataka, BEML Ltd
(previously Bharat Earth Movers Limited) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CSIR-NAL
(Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Aerospace Laboratory) for development of two-
seater trainer aircraft through technology transfer. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has received a
Request for Proposal (RFP) to manufacture 70 Trainer Aircraft HTT 40 from Indian Air Force (IAF).

4. Which Institution recently (in Feb 2021) signed an MoU with the National Institute of Urban
Affairs (NIUA) for ‘Building Accessible Safe and Inclusive Indian Cities (BASIIC)?
1) IIT, Madras
2) NIT, Trichy
3) IIT-BHU
4) IIT, Kharagpur
5) MNNIT, Allahabad
Answer- 4) IIT, Kharagpur
Explanation:
On February 3, 2021 Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Kharagpur signed a Memorandum of
Understanding(MoU) with the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) for ‘Building Accessible Safe and
Inclusive Indian Cities (BASIIC). Based on the MoU a framework for universal city planning for accessible,
safe and inclusive cities in India to benefit all sections of the society including the disabled and elderly
persons will be developed.

5. Which company recently (in Feb 2021) signed an MoU with the Ministry of Housing & Urban
Affairs (MoHUA) as a part of PM SVANidhi Scheme?
1) Deliveroo
2) Amazon
3) Swiggy
4) Zomato
5) Foodpanda
Answer- 4) Zomato
Explanation:
The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with
Zomato to onboard street food vendors on its food-tech platform. This is part of Prime Minister Street
Vendor’s AtmaNibhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme. With this MoU street food vendors will have access to
online customers. MoHUA also launched the Mobile Application for PMSVANidhi se Samriddhi. This is an
additional component of the scheme.

6. Which state government recently (in Feb 2021), signed an MoU with the Confederation of Indian
Industries (CII) to establish a Model Career Centre (MCC) in the state?
1) Punjab
2) Haryana
3) Maharashtra
4) Gujarat
5) Goa
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Explanation:
On 5th February, 2021 State government of Goa signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the
Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) to establish a Model Career Centre (MCC) at Goa. This MoU is
signed with a motive to find suitable employment & livelihood for the youth. This is an online service,
through which an employer can select the best available candidate from the wider pool of job seekers. he
MCC will create a reservoir of skilled talent in the country, thus establishing a seamless employer-employee
connection.

7. Which company signed an MoU (in Feb’21) with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to develop
Electric Vehicles(EVs) and Energy Storage Systems(ESS)?
1) Hero Electric
2) Ather Energy
3) Tata Motors
4) Triton Electric Vehicle
5) Mahindra Electric
Answer- 4) Triton Electric Vehicle
Explanation:
Triton Electric Vehicle has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Electronics Limited
(BEL) to develop Electric Vehicles(EVs) and Energy Storage Systems(ESS). To manufacture the sub-systems
and battery assembly for ESS and EVs so as to cater the needs of customers in USA, India and other
countries. Recently, Triton has made the announcement to launch electric sedan N4 for the Indian market.
The base model is priced at Rs 35 lakhs.

8. Which organisation signed 2 separate MoUs with Smart Factory, IISc and Smart Manufacturing
Demo & Development Cell (SMDDC) for creating 1st of its kind Digital Transformation labs in India?
1) Philips
2) Siemens Ltd
3) Bosch
4) Samsung Electronics
5) LG Corporation
Answer- 2) Siemens Ltd
Explanation:
On February 8, 2021, Siemens Ltd (India) signed 2 separate MoUs with Smart Factory, Indian Institute of
Science (IISc), Bengaluru and Smart Manufacturing Demo & Development Cell (SMDDC) at Central
Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI), Bengaluru for the establishment of 1st of its kind Digital
Transformation labs. Siemens Ltd aims to support the Smart Advanced Manufacturing and Rapid
Transformation Hub (SAMARTH) Udyog initiative of the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public
Enterprises.

9. Which organisation signed a contract worth over Rs 1,000 crore with Ministry of Defence for
delivery of Software Defined Radio Tactical (SDR-Tac)?
1) Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL)
2) Mahindra Defence Systems (MDS)
3) Ordnance Factory Board (OFB)
4) Honeywell International
5) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

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Answer- 5) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Explanation:
On February 8, 2021, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU)
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) have signed a contract for procurement of Software Defined Radio
Tactical (SDR-Tac) worth over Rs 1,000 crore in New Delhi. SDR-Tac is a four-channel, multi-mode, multi-
band 19-inch rack mountable, ship borne software defined radio system. It aims to serve ship-to-ship, ship-
to-shore and ship-to-air voice and data communication for network-centric operations.

10. Which organisation signed (in Feb’21) an MoU with Indian Institute of Science(IISc) to create a
Joint Advanced Technology Program- Center of Excellence(JATP-CoE) in IISc?
1) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
2) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
3) Bharat Electronics
4) Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL)
5) CSIR – National Institute of Oceanography (NIO)
Answer- 2) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Explanation:
On 8th February 2021, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Science(IISc) to create Joint Advanced
Technology Program- Center of Excellence(JATP-CoE) in the premises of IISc. DRDO will support JATP to
equip it with advanced and unique research facilities which will enable the faculties and scholars of IISc to
conduct advanced research.

11. Which was the Anti-Torpedo Defence System that will be inducted into Indian Navy as per the
MoU signed (in Feb’21) between Rafael Advanced Defense System (Israel) & Bharat Dynamics
Limited (BDL)?
1) Iron Dome
2) Maareech
3) SHADE
4) Malafon
5) SLAT
Answer- 3) SHADE
Explanation:
Rafael Advanced Defense System (Israel) & Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) signed an MoU for joint
induction of Anti-Torpedo Defence System called ‘SHADE’ for Indian Navy. SHADE is the 1st system in the
world to use soft kill and hard kill decoys for defence against Modern Torpedoes. SHADE is a torpedo
defence suite for submarines which will help protect them from Torpedoes which rely on sonar signals.

12. Recently (in Feb’21), Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Authority signed an MoU
with IGNOU for telecasting Investor Awareness Programme (IAPs) through distance learning mode.
Which TV channel will be used for telecasting?
1) DD Bharati
2) Kalvi Tholaikatchi TV
3) Swayam Prabha TV
4) NIOS: Gyanamrit
5) Gyan Darshan Channel

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Answer- 5) Gyan Darshan Channel
Explanation:
Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPF Authority), Ministry of Corporate Affairs signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) for
collaboration in using the Tele-Lecturing Facility of Gyan Darshan Channel (EMPC – Electronic Media
Production Centre) for telecast of Investor Awareness Programme (IAPs) through distance learning mode.
Initially 26 Tele Lecturing programme have been planned for telecast.

13. Which institute signed an MoU (in Feb’21) with Indian Navy for research in the underwater
domain of Naval Electronic Systems?
1) IIT Bombay
2) CSIR - National Institute of Oceanography
3) IIT Delhi
4) Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI)
5) NIT Calicut
Answer- 3) IIT Delhi
Explanation:
On February 10, 2021 Indian Navy and Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Delhi signed a Memorandum of
Understanding(MoU) to further their relationship on research in the underwater domain of Naval
Electronic Systems. Indian Navy, in accordance with ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, aims to develop major
technology driven projects through IIT Delhi.

14. Which organisation signed an MoU (in Feb’21) with Bangladesh for exporting Patrol Crafts and
Offshore Patrol Vessels?
1) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd
2) Hindustan Shipyard Ltd (HSL)
3) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE)
4) Cochin Shipyard Ltd
5) Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL)
Answer- 5) Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL)
Explanation:
During the 13th Edition of Aero India Show 2021, Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) signed 5 Memorandum of
Understandings (MoUs) & Agreements with various Industry partners to expand its capacity for Indigenous
shipbuilding, ship repair and exports. It has signed MoUs with Hindustan Shipyard Ltd (HSL), SeaTech
(Singapore), and with Industry representatives of Bangladesh. GSL’s MoU with Industry representatives of
Bangladesh for export of Patrol Craft and Offshore Patrol Vessel.

15. Which bank signed an MoU with Meghalaya Police for implementation of e-Challan in Shillong
Traffic Police (STP) jurisdiction?
1) HDFC Bank
2) State Bank of India
3) Canara Bank
4) Indian Bank
5) Bank of India
Answer- 2) State Bank of India

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Explanation:
Meghalaya Police has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SBI Bank for implementation of
e-Challan in the jurisdiction of Shillong Traffic Police (STP). e-Challan system is a digital traffic enforcement
solution through which penalties for violators of traffic rules & generation of challans will be carried out
digitally. The e-Challan system has been integrated with VAHAN & SARATHI, which are the flagship
applications of MoRTH (Ministry of Road Transport & Highways).

16. Where is a new Science city planned at the cost of Rs. 173 crores, as per the MoU signed (in
Feb’21) between the state’s council for science & Tech. and National Council of Science Museums
(NCSM)?
1) Guwahati, Assam
2) Dehradun, Uttarakhand
3) Gangtok, Sikkim
4) Cuttack, Odisha
5) Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Answer- 2) Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Uttarakhand State Council for Science & Technology (UCOST) & National Council of Science Museums
(NCSM) haved signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of INR 173 Crore
Science City in Jhajhra area of Dehradun. The Science city will be a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Science
Communication. The Science City will have galleries on Astronomy and Space Sciences, Robotics, Science
and Technology heritage, geological life, climate change, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR),
Augmented Reality (AR) & others.

17. Which state/UT govt. signed (in Feb’21) an MoU with Flipkart to boost the e-commerce sales of
handmade artifacts & Small industrial produce of the state?
1) Maharashtra
2) Jammu & Kashmir
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Gujarat
5) Tamil Nadu
Answer- 1) Maharashtra
Explanation:
On February 11, 2021 Flipkart signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Maharashtra Small
Scale Industries Development Corporation (MSSIDC) and Maharashtra State Khadi & Village Industries
Board (MSKVIB) to bring Maharashtra’s artisans, weavers, craftsmen and Small and medium-size
Businesses (SMBs) of the state into the e-commerce strata. The MoU is signed under the Flipkart Samarth
initiative. This partnership boosts the ‘Vocal for Local’ efforts of the Government of India.

18. Which state’s Department of MSME signed MoU (in Feb’21) with 3 e-commerce firms, ‘eBay’,
‘Power2SME’ & ‘Tradeindia.com’ to promote online sales of its MSME produces?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Maharashtra
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Haryana

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Answer- 5) Haryana
Explanation:
On February 11, 2021, Haryana’s MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) Department signed
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 3 e-commerce firms namely ‘eBay’, ‘Power2SME’ &
‘Tradeindia.com’ to enable Global reach for the products manufactured by Haryana’s MSMEs. The 3
companies will conduct training and workshops in all districts of Haryana to spread awareness among
entrepreneurs about the benefits of e-commerce & listing their products online.

19. Which organisation signed a contract (in Feb’21) for construction of 5 Diving Support Crafts
(DSCs) with Titagarh Wagons Ltd?
1) Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH)
2) Indian Army
3) Ministry of Rural Development
4) Indian Navy
5) Border Security Force (BSF)
Answer- 4) Indian Navy
Explanation:
On February 12, 2021, Indian Navy signed a contract for construction of 5 Diving Support Crafts (DSCs)
with Titagarh Wagons Ltd, Kolkata (West Bengal) under the ‘Make in India’ initiative of Government of
India. Upon commissioning, the DSC will meet the needs of Command Clearance Diving Teams (CCDTs)
which provide assistance to ships which are inside or come close to harbour for underwater repair,
maintenance and salvage.

20. Which is the 1st Indian state to sign an MoU with UNEP for developing a framework to achieve
climate resilience by 2040?
1) Odisha
2) Kerala
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Maharashtra
5) Bihar
Answer- 5) Bihar
Explanation:
On February 12, 2021, Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB) signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to develop a framework for
achieving climate resilience & low-carbon development in the state by 2040. Bihar became the 1st Indian
State to sign such an agreement. As part of the Agreement, UNEP will assist Bihar to prepare a GreenHouse
Gas(GHG) Inventory & Carbon Footprint Analyses and develop Climate Impact Vulnerability Assessments.

21. Which state govt (in Feb’21) signed an MoU with Indian Economic Trade Organization (IETO) for
effective implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the state?
1) Karnataka
2) Odisha
3) Telangana
4) Maharashtra
5) Gujarat
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Explanation:
On February 9, 2021 The Indian Economic Trade Organization (IETO) and the Government of Karnataka
signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) at Bengaluru, Karnataka to work closely to implement the
Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) more effectively in the state and to expand the scope of the
sustainable future. This partnership will improve Karnataka’s ranking at United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP). 17 SDGs were fixed by the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) in 2015 under its
2030 Agenda.

22. Which State’s medical infrastructure will be upgraded as per the recent (in Feb’21) partnership
between National Health Authority (NHA) & Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)?
1) Gujarat
2) Tamil Nadu
3) West Bengal
4) Jharkhand
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has partnered with National Health Authority (NHA) to
upgrade the medical infrastructure available under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
(AB PM-JAY) in the state of Maharashtra. Initially, the partnership with PM-JAY was implemented on a pilot
basis in Maharashtra in the district of Ahmednagar. Now, it has been extended to the entire state except the
south Mumbai region, Pune and Kolhapur districts.

23.Which institute has signed with IT firm HCL Technologies to deal with cyber threats and to
produce the advanced solutions to the cybersecurity?
1) Indian Institute of Technology – Kanpur (IIT – K)
2) Indian Institute of Technology – Ahmedabad (IIT – A)
3) Indian Institute of Technology – Bombay (IIT – B)
4) Indian Institute of Technology – Kanpur (IIT – M)
5) Indian Institute of Technology – Hyderabad (IIT – H)
Answer – 1) Indian Institute of Technology – Kanpur (IIT – K)
Explanation:
On 15th February 2021, the HCL Technologies (HCL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
Indian Institute of Technology – Kanpur (IIT – K) to collaborate in the field of cybersecurity will also work
with the C3iHub, a specialised cyber security research centre of IIT-K.It aims to bring in the brightest minds,
advanced research capabilities and global resources to develop advanced solutions in cybersecurity.

24. Which company signed (in Feb’21) an MoU with IIT-Indian School of Mines (ISM) for advanced
technological support in coal bed methane exploration?
1) Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd
2) Essar Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Ltd
3) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
4) Flosil Oil & Gas Equipment & Services Pvt. Ltd.
5) BG Shirke Oil & Gas India Pvt. Ltd.
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Explanation:
On February 17, 2021, Essar Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Ltd (EOGEPL) has signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for collaboration with IIT-Indian School of Mines (ISM), Dhanbad
(Jharkhand). Though this MoU both entities will work together on research and development of various
advanced coal bed methane (CBM) technological innovations. The IIT (ISM) will provide advanced training
to EOGEPL officials in mutually agreed areas.

25. Which organisation (in Feb’21) signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) with Greenstat Hydrogen India
Pvt. Ltd to set up a Centre of Excellence on Hydrogen (CoE-H)?
1) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
2) Bharat Petroleum
3) Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd (CPCL)
4) Hindustan Petroleum
5) Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)
Answer- 5) Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)
Explanation:
On February 18, 2021, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) with Greenstat
Hydrogen India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Greenstat Norway for setting up a Centre of Excellence on
Hydrogen (CoE-H). The CoE will act as a think-tank for developing standards for best industrial practices,
safety, product protocols and regulations in the area of hydrogen and fuel cells. The Union Budget 2020-21
unveiled National Hydrogen Mission (NHM) to accelerate plans to generate the carbon-free fuel from
renewables.

26. In which country, India is planning (as of Feb’21) to reconstruct earthquake-resilient Schools
with technological assistance from Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Roorkee?
1) Afghanistan
2) Fiji
3) Indonesia
4) Peru
5) Nepal
Answer- 5) Nepal
Explanation:
On February 18, 2021, India & Nepal signed an MoU for Reconstruction of 6 Secondary Schools in Nepal at a
cost of Nepali Rupees 518 Million (NPR). Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Roorkee, a leading
institute in India in the field of earthquake-resilient reconstruction will provide technical assistance for
construction of these schools. India has committed a financial assistance of USD 250 Million for
reconstruction projects in Education, health, cultural heritage & housing sectors.

27. Which company (in Feb’21) signed an MoU with Directorate General Resettlement (DGR) to
provide work opportunities to ex-service personnel of the armed force and their spouses?
1) SIS India
2) Amazon India
3) HDFC Bank
4) AirAsia
5) Securitas AB
Answer- 2) Amazon India

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Explanation:
On February 19, 2021 Amazon India signed Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with Directorate General
Resettlement(DGR) to provide work opportunities to ex-service personnel of the armed force (Army, Air
force, Navy,) and their families across its network in India. This is in line with the global vision of Amazon to
hire 25,000 military veterans by 2025. More than 17500 military veterans and spouses are actively engaged
in the program worldwide.

28. Which organisation (in Feb’21) signed an MoU with CSIR to promote research in Health sector in
India?
1) Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance
2) Rotary International
3) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF)
4) Greenpeace
5) International Vaccine Institute
Answer- 3) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF)
Explanation:
On February 19, 2021, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) and Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation (BMGF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for supporting development, conduct
& promotion of health research in India. The Focus of the agreement will be on developing & testing new
preventions, therapies and interventions for solving major health concerns which affect India & other
developing countries. BMGF is aimed at enhancing healthcare & reduce extreme poverty across the globe,
expand educational opportunities.

29. Which country signed an MoU (in Feb’21) with India for Mutual Visa exemption for Diplomatic
Passport holders?
1) Ethiopia
2) Eritrea
3) Eswatini
4) Seychelles
5) Ecuador
Answer- 1) Ethiopia
Explanation:
On February 16-19,2021, Ethiopia Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Demeke Mekonnen was on
a four-day visit to India where India and Ethiopia signed following 2 memorandum of understanding (MoU),
• Mutual Visa Exemption for holders of Diplomatic Passports
• MoU between the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) – Central Leather Research
Institute (CLRI), India and Wollo University, Ethiopia.

30. Which organisation (in Feb’21) signed an Academic and Technical Linkage Agreement with
Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (MCEME) for designing an indigenous
Armoured Tracked Repair Vehicle (ATRV)?
1) Ordnance Factory
2) DRDO
3) HAL
4) Bharat Dynamics
5) Indian Army

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Answer- 1) Ordnance Factory
Explanation:
On February 19, 2021, Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (MCEME), Secunderabad,
Telangana signed an Academic and Technical Linkage Agreement with Ordnance Factory, Medak (OFMK)
district, Andhra Pradesh for designing an indigenous Armoured Tracked Repair Vehicle (ATRV). An ARV is
typically a powerful tank or Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) used for towing or repair of battle-
damaged, stuck, and inoperable Armoured fighting vehicles such as Battle Tanks.

31. Which state govt. (in Fe’21) signed an MoU with the Swedish company, “IKEA” bringing an
investment of Rs. 5500 crores in next 5 years?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Maharashtra
3) Telangana
4) Gujarat
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
On 19th February 2021, the Government of Uttar Pradesh (UP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding
with IKEA, a Swedish furniture and home applications company, which is set to invest Rs.5500 crores in the
state during the next 5 years. IKEA plans to open around 25 center’s in India by 2025 by investing Rs.10500
crore, most of these stores will be in UP.

32. In February 2021, WE Hub entrepreneur and Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship
Development Institute (JKEDI) virtually signed an MoU to promote women entrepreneurship in
__________ and Jammu & Kashmir.
1) Kerala
2) Telangana
3) West Bengal
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 2) Telangana
Explanation:
On February 19, 2021 WE Hub (Women Entrepreneurship Hub), India’s first and only state-led incubator of
the government of Telangana for women entrepreneur and Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship
Development Institute (JKEDI) virtually signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) to boost the
entrepreneurship and startup ecosystem in Telangana and J&K. The MoU will provide a platform for
budding entrepreneurs from Telangana and J&K. The partnership will promote women entrepreneurship.

33. Which city’s Municipal Corporation signed (in Feb’21) 2 MoU with United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP) & Indian Pollution Control Association (IPCA) to achieve 100% door step
garbage collection?
1) Leh
2) Jammu
3) Gangtok
4) Kargil
5) Dehradun

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Answer- 2) Jammu
Explanation:
Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) has signed 2 Memorandum of Understandings (MoU) with 2 recyclers
namely United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) & Indian Pollution Control Association (IPCA) to
make Jammu Plastic-free. Both entities have the fundamental basis of door-to-door garbage collection in
Jammu. JMC is also aiming to achieve 100 % door-to-door garbage collection within the JMC. 2 New Waste
Management plants are to be set up in Jammu for recycling of plastics.

34. Which organisation signed an MoU (in Feb’21) with Centre for Railway Information Systems
(CRIS) for customized data access through Freight Operation Information System (FOIS)?
1) Food Corporation of India (FCI)
2) Coal India Ltd (CIL)
3) National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC)
4) NLC India Ltd
5) Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL)
Answer- 2) Coal India Ltd (CIL)
Explanation:
On 22nd February 2021, India’s Largest Coal Miner, Coal India Limited(CIL), Kolkata based public sector
coal mining and reigning company signed an MoU with the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS),
under the Ministry of Railways for fast and customized automated access to coal freight data through
Freight Operation Information System(FOIS). The MoU was signed for freight monitoring and data sharing.
It will help the coal miner monitor movement of coal rakes and coal dispatch activity.

35. Which organisation has signed an MoU (in Feb’21) with Power System Operation Corporation
(POSOCO) to promote research & development in Power Sector?
1) The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
2) Centre for Science and Environment
3) World Resources Institute
4) Power Grid Corporation of India
5) Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Answer- 1) The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Explanation:
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi signed an MoU with Power System Operation
Corporation (POSOCO), New Delhi for promoting research in the domestic power sector. The entities will
work towards addressing the challenges of the Power Sector. Integrated resource planning which includes
demand and supply on a short-term, long-term & medium-term perspective.

36. Which organisation has signed an MoU with Marine Products Export Development Authority
(MPEDA) to promote the exports of India’s fishery produces?
1) National Small Industries Corporation
2) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
3) National Cooperative Development Corporation
4) National Institute of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
5) NITI Aayog
Answer- 3) National Cooperative Development Corporation

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Explanation:
On 22nd February 2021, the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), under the Ministry
of commerce and Industry, signed an MoU with the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)
to coordinate their programs in export oriented captures and culture of fisheries and allied sectors to bring
better value to the stakeholders. This will enhance the infrastructure created for primary production and
harvest management in the marine products export sector.

37. Which is the 1st African country to sign a trade Agreement (in Feb’21) with India?
1) Mauritius
2) Madagascar
3) Ethiopia
4) Kenya
5) Sierra Leone
Answer- 1) Mauritius
Explanation:
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, had a 4-day visit to Maldives and Mauritius in February 2021. In
Mauritius he signed the India-Mauritius Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement
(CECPA), covering 310 export items for India including food items, beverages, electrical products, telecom,
and a variety of other items such as sea food. It is a 1st trade Agreement signed by India with a country in
Africa.

38. Which organisation signed an MoU (in Feb’21) with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs for
boosting the ease of doing business in India?
1) Ministry of External Affairs
2) Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)
3) Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
4) Tribal Co-operative Marketing Federation of India (TRIFED)
5) Department of Consumer Affairs
Answer- 2) Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)
Explanation:
On 25th February 2021, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and Central Board of Indirect Taxes and
Customs (CBIC), under the Ministry of Finance signed an MoU for sharing data and information on an
automatic and regular basis to boost the ease of doing business in India. A Data Exchange Steering
Group has been set up for the initiative.

39. Which type of cargo is allowed for transportation through National Waterways-1 & 2, as per the
MoU signed (in Feb’21) between Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and MOL (Asia
Oceania) Pte. Ltd?
1) Medical apparatus
2) Bio Fertilizers
3) Electrical machinery & equipment
4) Aluminum & Automobile
5) Liquefied Natural Gas
Answer- 5) Liquefied Natural Gas

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Explanation:
On February 25, 2021 The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) signed a Memorandum of
Understanding(MoU) with MOL (Asia Oceania) Pte. Ltd to transport Liquefied Natural Gas(LPG) through
barges on National Waterways-1 and National Waterways-2. LPG is a clean cargo with no leaks and spillage
because the products are handled by pipelines in a fully closed loop.

40. Which state govt. (in Feb’21) signed an MoU with SIDBI to set up a project management unit
(PMU) for developing its MSME ecosystem?
1) Assam
2) Rajasthan
3) Maharashtra
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
On 25th February 2021, the Small Industries Development Bank of India(SIDBI), signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Andhra Pradesh(AP) to develop the micro, small and
medium enterprises (MSME) ecosystem in AP. SIDBI will set up a project management unit (PMU) which
will design schemes and programme in the areas like equity support, interest subvention resolution of
stressed MSME and supporting MSME entrepreneurs.

41. Which organisation signed (in Feb’21) an MoU with National Health Authority (NHA) to provide
PVC based ‘Ayushman cards’ that will replace the existing paper-based cards?
1) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
2) NABARD
3) Ministry of AYUSH
4) SEBI
5) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Answer- 1) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Explanation:
On February 19, 2021 The National Health Authority (NHA) has signed an MoU with Common Service
Centres (CSCs) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MeitY) to generate new
Polyvinyl Chloride(PVC)beneficiary cards called ‘Ayushman cards’ under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan
Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). Ayushman cards are replacement of paper-based cards.

APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

1. Who was recently (in Jan 2021), appointed as the MD & CEO of SBI Cards and Payment Services
Ltd?
1) Ashwini Kumar Tewari
2) V. G. Kannan
3) Rama Mohan Rao Amara
4) Pallav Mohapatra
5) Ashwani Bhatia
Answer- 3) Rama Mohan Rao Amara

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Explanation:
On January 30, 2021 Rama Mohan Rao Amara took charge as the Managing Director(MD) and Chief
Executive Officer(CEO) of SBI Cards and Payment Services Ltd for a period of 2 years. He succeeds Ashwini
Kumar Tewari, who was appointed as one of the 4 Managing Directors(MDs) of State Bank of India (SBI). He
started his banking career with SBI in 1991 as a Probationary Officer(PO).

2. Who recently (in Feb 2021), got appointed as the CEO of National Health Authority (NHA)?
1) Ram Sewak Sharma
2) Indu Bhushan
3) Rajiv Kumar
4) PD Vaghela
5) Shripad Naik
Answer- 1) Ram Sewak Sharma
Explanation:
On February 1st, 2021 Ram Sewak Sharma (R.S. Sharma), former Chairman of Telecom Regulatory
Authority of India (TRAI) took charge as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Health Authority
(NHA) of India. R.S. Sharma replaced the outgoing CEO Indu Bhushan. NHA, an autonomous body is
responsible for implementing Ayushman-Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).

3. Recently (in Jan 2021), Rajeev Ranjan was appointed as the Chief Secretary of __________.
1) Kerala
2) Maharashtra
3) New Delhi
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Odisha
Answer- 4) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
On 31st January 2021, Rajeev Ranjan, a senior IAS officer of 1985 batch Tamil Nadu cadre was appointed as
the Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu following the retirement of the incumbent K Shanmugam. He took charge
as the new Chief Secretary on 1st February 2021. Rajeev Ranjan was serving as the Union secretary for
fisheries, animal husbandry and dairy development in New Delhi. He will attain his superannuation on 30th
September 2021.

4. Which Indian cricketer recently (in Feb 2021), announced his retirement from all formats of
Cricket?
1) Ashok Dinda
2) Manoj Tiwary
3) Vinay Kumar
4) Varun Aaron
5) Amit Mishra
Answer- 1) Ashok Dinda
Explanation:
On 2nd February 2021, Indian bowler Ashok Dinda announced his retirement from all formats of Cricket at
the age of 36. He is one of the quick bowlers in Indian Domestic cricket. He hails from West Bengal. He has
around 420 first class wickets and has featured 13 ODIs and 9 Twenty20 (T20) representing India and took
12 and 17 wickets.

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5. Who became the New CEO of Amazon after its founder Jeff Bezos stepped down in February 2021?
1) Tom Alberg
2) Werner Vogels
3) Andy Jassy
4) MacKenzie Scott
5) Elon Musk
Answer- 3) Andy Jassy
Explanation:
On 2nd February 2021, Jeff Bezos, the Founder and CEO of Amazon, will step down as the CEO of Amazon in
the third quarter October 2021 and Andy Jassy, the lead of Amazon Web Services(AWS), the cloud
computing unit of Amazon will take over as the New CEO. Jeff Bezos will be taking up the role of executive
chair of the Amazon’s Board of Directors. He also stated that he would be focusing on the new products,
early initiatives and Philanthropic giving through like Day 1 Fund and the Bezos Earth Fund; Blue Origin, his
secretive space venture.

6. Who was recently (in Feb 2021), appointed as the President of Asian Cricket Council (ACC)?
1) Anil Kumble
2) Najmul Hasan Papon
3) Sourav Ganguly
4) Muttiah Muralitharan
5) Jay Shah
Answer- 5) Jay Shah
Explanation:
On 30th January 2021, Jay Shah, secretary of Board of Control for Cricket in India(BCCI) was elected as new
President of Asian Cricket Council (ACC) at the Annual General Meeting of ACC which was held virtually due
to the COVID-19 pandemic. Jay Shah (32 years) is the youngest administrator to be appointed as the
President of ACC. He will succeed Najmul Hasan Papon, the Chief of Bangladesh Cricket Board(BCB).

7. Who was elected as the president of Boxing Federation of India(BFI), in February 2021?
1) Digvijay Singh
2) Hemanta Kumar Kalita
3) Ajay Singh
4) Sunil Chhetri
5) Igor Štimac
Answer- 3) Ajay Singh
Explanation:
Ajay Singh has been re-elected as the president of Boxing Federation of India(BFI) for the second term after
securing 37 votes in the general elections held on February 3, 2021 at Gurugram(Gurgaon), Haryana.
Hemanta Kumar Kalita was elected as the secretary and Digvijay Singh as treasurer.

8. Who was recently (in Feb 2021), appointed as the Chairman of National Safety Council (NSC)?
1) Vivek Pawar
2) Satish Reddy
3) Vinayak Deshpande
4) SN Subrahmanyan
5) R. Shankar Raman

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Answer- 4) SN Subrahmanyan
Explanation:
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has appointed SN Subrahmanyan, the CEO and Managing
Director(MD) of Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T Ltd) as the new Chairman of National Safety Council(NSC).
He will be holding the position for a period of 3 years. Satish Reddy was the last chairman of the NSC who
served from 2015 to 2018. The major role of NSC is to ensure safety in workplaces under the new
Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (OSH Code, 2020).

9. Who was recently (in Feb 2021), inducted into the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB)?
1) S N Subrahmanyan
2) Sridhar Vembu
3) Arun K Singh
4) Anshuman Tripathy
5) K Radhakrishnan
Answer- 2) Sridhar Vembu
Explanation:
Padma Shri awardee, Sridhar Vembu, founder & Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Zoho has been appointed to
the National Security Advisory Board(NSAB). Generally, members of NSAB have a 2-year term. He received
the Padma Shri award in 2021 for Trade and Industry. National Security Advisor (NSA), Ajit Doval, heads
the NSAB. NSAB consists of a group of top national security experts outside the government.

10. Who was appointed (in Feb’21) as the acting Chief of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)?
1) Rishi Kumar Shukla
2) Praveen Sinha
3) Rakesh Asthana
4) Alok Verma
5) Ajit Doval
Answer- 2) Praveen Sinha
Explanation:
On 3rd February 2021, The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra
Modi has appointed Praveen Sinha, 1988 batch IPS officer of Gujarat Cadre, currently serving as the
Additional Director of Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI), as the acting Chief of CBI. He succeeds Rishi
Kumar Sukla who retires on 3rd February 2021 after a 2-year stint.

11. Who was appointed (in Feb’21) as the head of the expert panel set to review the objections of
industry to the proposed ban on 27 pesticides?
1) Trilochan Mohapatra
2) TP Rajendran
3) Renu Swarup
4) R S Sharma
5) Rabi Narayan Mishra
Answer- 2) TP Rajendran
Explanation:
The government has appointed an expert panel to review the objections of industry to the proposed ban on
27 pesticides, that are mentioned as harmful to animals and humans by the government. The committee is
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(ICAR). The draft Order prohibits list of insecticides from import, manufacture, sale, transport, distribution
and no person shall use the prohibited insecticides.

12. VP Joy will take charge as the Chief secretary of __________ from 1st March 2021.
1) Karnataka
2) Nagaland
3) Mizoram
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Kerala
Answer- 5) Kerala
Explanation:
The government of Kerala has decided to appoint VP Joy the officer on special duty in the rank of additional
chief Secretary, as the Chief secretary of Kerala following the retirement of the incumbent Vishwas Mehta
on 28th February 2021. VP Joy will take charge as the new Chief Secretary of Kerala on 1st March 2021 and
He will hold the post till 30th June 2021, the date of his superannuation.

13. Which is the 1st Indian company that became a cohort member of the World Economic Forum’s
(WEF’s) Circulars Accelerator Programme 2021?
1) Vermigold
2) Green Power Systems
3) Greenobin
4) Recykal
5) Eco-Wise
Answer- 4) Recykal
Explanation:
Recykal has been selected as the 1st Indian company to be a cohort member of the World Economic
Forum’s (WEF’s) Circulars Accelerator Programme 2021. The company has been selected for the category
‘Recovering Value’. This is Circulars Accelerator’s 1st cohort of leading circular innovators from around the
world. The programme will connect 17 circular economy entrepreneurs to upgrade the disruptive, cross-
sector value chain innovation. Recykal is India’s 1st digital waste-commerce (w-commerce) company that
connects waste generators with waste processors and recyclers.

14. Who was appointed (in Feb’21) as the new Prime Minister of Italy?
1) Giuseppe Conte
2) Sergio Mattarella
3) Jüri Ratas
4) Mario Draghi
5) Kaja Kallas
Answer- 4) Mario Draghi
Explanation:
On 12th February 2021, Mario Draghi,73-year-old former President of the European Central Bank, has been
named the new Prime Minister of Italy. He accepted the request of Sergio Mattarella, President of Italy, to
form a new government. Mario Draghi will lead the unity government replacing the centre left coalition
government of Former prime minister Giuseppe Conte. Mario Draghi served as the President of ECB from
2011 to 2019 prior to which he served as the Governor of the Bank of Italy from 2005 to 2001.

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15. Who recently (in Feb’21) became the MD & CEO of Tata Motors Ltd?
1) Marc Llistosella
2) Guenter Butschek
3) Natarajan Chandrasekaran
4) Rajesh Gopinathan
5) Cyrus Mistry
Answer- 1) Marc Llistosella
Explanation:
Tata Motors Ltd appointed Marc Llistosella as the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) and Managing
Director(MD)of the company, effective from July 2021. He succeeds Guenter Butschek who served the
position since February 15, 2016.He served as the President and CEO of Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation
between 2015-2018 and Head of Daimler Trucks in Asia.

16. In February 2021, Justice Puligoru Venkata Sanjay Kumar was appointed as the Chief Justice of
_________.
1) Manipur High Court
2) Meghalaya High Court
3) Andhra Pradesh High Court
4) Sikkim High Court
5) Allahabad High Court
Answer- 1) Manipur High Court
Explanation:
On 12th February 2021, Ramnath Govind, President of India, appointed Justice Puligoru Venkata Sanjay
Kumar, a judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court as the chief justice of Manipur High Court. Puligoru
Venkata Sanjay Kumar was also appointed as an additional judge of Bombay High Court. The appointment
was issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice.

17. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala ,who was appointed as the 7th Director General of the World Trade
Organisation(WTO) is from which country?
1) Africa
2) Jamaica
3) Nigeria
4) West Indies
5) Sudan
Answer – 3) Nigeria
Explanation:
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala from Nigeria was appointed as the 7th Director General of the World Trade
Organisation(WTO), multilateral trade body.She will hold the position from 1st March 2021 to 31st August
2025.She succeeds former Director-General Roberto Azevêdo who announced his retirement 1 year before
the expiry of his tenure.With this appointment, Ngozi Okonjo- Iweala became the first woman and the first
African to head the WTO.

18.Who has been appointed as brand ambassador of CEAT, a tyre company of RPG Enterprises?
1) T.Natarajan
2) Rana Daggubati
3) Prabas

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4) Jasprit Bumrah
5) Ravichandran Ashwin
Answer – 2) Rana Daggubati
Explanation:
CEAT Limited, a tyre company of RPG Enterprises(Rama Prasad Goenka Group) has signed in Actor Rana
Daggubati as its brand ambassador to promote the new ‘Puncture Safe’ range of bike tyres.CEAT has
launched ‘Puncture Safe’ range of tyres in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

19.Dr Ajay Mathur has been named as the new Director-General of _________________.
1) BIMSTEC
2) G20
3) IBSA Dialogue Forum
4) International Solar Energy Society
5) International Solar Alliance
Answer – 5) International Solar Alliance
Explanation:
Dr Ajay Mathur has been named as the new Director-General of International Solar Alliance (ISA) following
his election at the 1st special Assembly of ISA members that was held virtually on February 15, 2021.He
succeeds Upendra Tripathy who was in the position since ISA was founded in 2015.Prior, being named as
the director general of ISA, Dr Ajay Mathur was serving as the director general of The Energy & Resources
Institute(TERI)

20.Who of the below Indian origin woman has been appointed as New Executive Secretary of United
Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)?
1) Anita Bhatia
2) Arora Akanksha
3) Preeti Sinha
4) Kamala Harris
5) V.Shanta
Answer – 3) Preeti Sinha
Explanation:
The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) appointed Preeti Sinha, an Investment and
development Banker of Indian Origin as the New Executive Secretary of UNCDF. Sinha succeeds Judith Karl,
who retired in February 2021.Preethi Sinha started her tenure on 15th February 2021. Preeti Sinha will be
overseeing the efforts of UNCDF in delivering scalable impacts to enable the international financial
architecture work for the world’s frontier and pre-frontier markets.

21.Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge became the Prime Minister of which country?
1) Central African Republic
2) Democratic Republic of the Congo
3) Cameroon
4) Equatorial Guinea
5) São Tomé and Príncipe
Answer – 2) Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Explanation:
Felix Tshisekedi, President of Democratic Republic of the Congo named Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge
as the Prime Minister(PM) of the country. He belongs to the Future of Congo political party. He succeeds
Sylvestre Ilunga Ilunkamba, who resigned on January 28, 2021 after a no-confidence vote in the parliament.

22.Which kannada the actor has been appointed as the ‘Agriculture ambassador’ of the Agriculture
department of Karnataka?
1) Shankar Nag
2) V. Ravichandran
3) Darshan
4) B.S. Dwarakish
5) Jai Jagdeesh
Answer – 3) Darshan
Explanation:
On 15th February 2021, BS Yediyurappa, the Chief Minister of Karnataka, roped in Kannada Actor Darshan
as the ‘Agriculture ambassador’ of the Agriculture department of Karnataka.Darshan agreed to the role of
Agriculture ambassador without any remuneration.

23.Who was removed from Puducherry Lieutenant Governor(LG) post and Dr. Tamilisai
Soundararajan, Governor of Telangana, was given additional charge as LG of Puducherry?
1) Anusuiya Uikey
2) Anandiben Patel
3) Najma Heptulla
4) Baby Rani Maurya
5) Dr. Kiran Bedi
Answer – 5) Dr. Kiran Bedi
Explanation:
On February 16, 2021 Dr. Kiran Bedi was removed from the post of Puducherry Lieutenant Governor(LG).
While, Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, Governor of Telangana, was given additional charge as LG of
Puducherry. Her appointment is effective from the date she assumes charge of her office.

24. Who recently (in Feb’21), got appointed as the Under-Secretary-General and Associate
Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)?
1) Usha Rao-Monari
2) Gita Sabharwal
3) Soumya Swaminathan
4) Anita Bhatia
5) Preeti Sinha
Answer- 1) Usha Rao-Monari
Explanation:
On February 17, 2021 António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General appointed Ms. Usha Rao-Monari
of India as Under-Secretary-General and Associate Administrator of the United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP). She succeeds Mourad Wahba of Egypt, who served as the acting associate
administrator. He also serves as the UNDP Regional Director for Arab States. The previous Associate
Administrator of UNDP was Tegegnework Gettu.

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25. Recently, PM of ________, Giorgi Gakharia resigned from his office.
1) Greece
2) Georgia
3) Ghana
4) Guyana
5) Germany
Answer- 2) Georgia
Explanation:
On February 18, 2021 Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister(PM) of Georgia resigned due to a disagreement with
his own team over the decision to arrest Nika Melia, chairman of the United National Movement (UNM)
opposition party. He belongs to Georgian Dream party. He served as the Prime Minister since September
2019. Gakahria wanted to avoid arrest of Nika melia. As per him, this will increase the political crisis
already underway and destabilize the country.

26. Who was appointed (in Feb’21) as the President of 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
1) Yoshiro Mori
2) Seiko Hashimoto
3) Usha Rao-Monari
4) Yasushi Akimoto
5) Shuhei Toyoda
Answer- 2) Seiko Hashimoto
Explanation:
On 18th February 2021, Seiko Hashimoto, seven time Olympian (speed skater and cyclist) who was serving
as the Minister of State for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games became the president of the Tokyo
Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Seiko Hashimoto resigned from the role of
Minister of Olympics as she takes over as the president of 2020 Tokyo olympics. She succeeds Former chief
Yoshiro Mori following his resignation over the condemned sexist remarks.

27. Who was appointed as the interim President of the Presidential Council of Libya in February
2021?
1) Mohammad Younes Menfi
2) Abdul Hamid Dbeibah
3) Yoshiro Mori
4) Abdullah Al-Lafi
5) Mossa Al-Koni
Answer- 1) Mohammad Younes Menfi
Explanation:
On February 5, 2021 UN-led Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) selected Mohammad Younes Menfi as
interim president of the 3-member Presidential Council of Libya and Abdul Hamid Dbeibah as interim
Prime Minister of the country. Other members of the council include, Abdullah Al-Lafi and Mossa Al-Koni.

28. Who featured in RBI’s twitter campaign on awareness towards cyber frauds, as a part of ‘RBI
Kehta Hai’: Jaankar Baniye, Satark Rahiye! campaign?
1) Akshay Kumar
2) Kapil Sharma
3) Badshah

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4) Viruss
5) Aamir Khan
Answer- 4) Viruss
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has roped in Punjabi Singer-Rapper Viruss to drive its public awareness
campaigns on cyber frauds. On February 19, 2021 RBI in its official twitter handle, launched the campaign,
featuring Viruss. This is part of its awareness campaign ‘RBI Kehta Hai’: Jaankar Baniye, Satark Rahiye! (RBI
Says: Be knowledgeable, Be cautious) that was launched in 2016 and has been running in social media
accounts on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. The Campaign was launched by RBI in 14 languages.

29. Recently (in Feb’21) PM Modi chaired the 6th meeting of NITI Aayog. Which among the following
regarding NITI Aayog is NOT true?
1) CEO is appointed by PM
2) CM of States are members of the governing council
3) Does not have power to allocate funds
4) Focuses on Top Down planning approach
5) It’s the Think Tank of India
Answer- 4) Focuses on Top Down planning approach
Explanation:
The Central Government has reconstituted the governing council of the NITI (National Institution for
Transforming India) Aayog with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as its chairperson. The PM Narendra Modi
virtually chaired the 6th meeting of NITI Aayog. Notably, this met saw the entry of Ladakh for the first time,
along with participation of Jammu and Kashmir as a UT.
Key points of NITI Aayog:
• CEO is appointed by Prime Minister
• It replaced Planning Commission to act as the Think Tank of India
• It follows Bottom Up Planning Approach
• Does not have power to allocate funds
• CM of States are members of the governing council

30. Who was appointed as the Managing Director General of Asian Development Bank (ADB) in
February 2021?
1) Masatsugu Asakawa
2) Rajesh Khullar
3) Takeo Konishi
4) Marcos Prado Troyjo
5) Woochong Um
Answer- 5) Woochong Um
Explanation:
On 22nd February 2021, Woochong Um of Republic of Korea was appointed as the new Managing Director
General of Asian Development Bank (ADB). He assumed office on 22nd February and will be reporting to
Masatsugu Asakawa, President of ADB. He will assist the President of ADB to institute the bank wide
coherence on various key initiatives and issues.

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31. Who recently (in Feb’21) became the Brand Ambassador of Unacademy?
1) Amitabh Bachchan
2) Mary Kom
3) Deepika Padukone
4) Sachin Tendulkar
5) Aamir Khan
Answer- 4) Sachin Tendulkar
Explanation:
On 23rd February 2021, Former Indian Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar signed a strategic partnership with
Unacademy, India’s largest online learning app to pick up small stakes in the platform and he also became
its brand ambassador. Sachin will host a series of live interactive classes which can be accessed by the users
of Unacademy at free of cost.

32. Anil Mukim got 6-month extension from central govt. to serve as the Chief Secretary (CS) of
____________.
1) Punjab
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Odisha
5) Sikkim
Answer- 3) Gujarat
Explanation:
On 22nd February 2021, following the Central’s approval, the Government of Gujarat granted the 2nd
6month extension to Anil Mukim, IAS of 1985 batch, the Chief Secretary(CS) of Gujarat. He will serve as the
CS of Gujarat till August 2021. This extension comes into effect from 1st March 2021. He was first appointed
as the CS of Gujarat in November 2019.

33. Recently (in Feb’21), Irakli Garibashvili became the Prime Minister of _________.
1) Italy
2) Spain
3) Georgia
4) Bulgaria
5) Greece
Answer- 3) Georgia
Explanation:
On 22d February 2021, the Parliament of Georgia confirmed the appointment of Defence Minister Irakli
Garibashvili (38 years old) of Georgian Dream party, as the new Prime Minister(PM) of Georgia. Former PM
Giorgi Gakharia resigned following the court ruling which ordered the arrest of Nika Melia, the chairman of
the United Nations Movement opposition party.

34. In February 2021, President Ram Nath Kovind accepted the resignation of V Narayanasamy, CM
of Puducherry and Imposed President Rule in the UT. Under which article of the Indian Constitution
President Rule is imposed?
1) Article 352
2) Article 370
3) Article 356

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4) Article 368
5) Article 360
Answer- 3) Article 356
Explanation:
President Ram Nath Kovind has accepted the resignation of V Narayanasamy, Chief Minister of Puducherry
and his council of Ministers with effect from 22nd February 2021. Union cabinet approved to impose
President Rule in Puducherry. According to Article 356, President’s Rule can be imposed on any state of
India on the grounds of the failure of the constitutional machinery.

35. Who was appointed (in Feb’21) as the President of Federation of Indian Export Organisations
(FIEO)?
1) S K Saraf
2) A Sakthivel
3) Varsha Joshi
4) Prasanth Prabhakaran
5) SN Rajeswari
Answer- 2) A Sakthivel
Explanation:
The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has unanimously elected Padma Shri Dr A Sakthivel
as its president. He is the owner and Founder of Poppys Group of Companies of Tirupur, Tamil Nadu and is
currently the Chairman of Apparel Export Promotion Council(AEPC). He succeeds Sharad Kumar (S K) Saraf,
a Mumbai-based businessman.

36. Recently (in Feb’21), Mohamed Bazoum was elected as the President of __________.
1) Georgia
2) Italy
3) Niger
4) Rwanda
5) Guinea
Answer- 3) Niger
Explanation:
On 23rd February 2021, Mohamed Bazoum, of Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism, the ruling party
of Niger was declared as the winner of the parliamentary run off held on 21st February 2021. He is set to
succeed the outgoing President Mahamadou Issoufou who is voluntarily stepping down after two 5 year
terms.

37. Who was appointed (in Feb’21) as the Chairman of 6th National Commission for Scheduled
Castes (NCSC)?
1) Vijay Sampla
2) Thawar Chand Gehlot
3) Ram Katheria
4) George Baker
5) Ghayorul Hasan
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Explanation:
Former Union Minister Vijay Sampla assumed charge as chairman of 6th National Commission for
Scheduled Castes(NCSC) in New Delhi, Delhi. National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled
Tribes was replaced by two separate Commissions namely- (i) NCSC (ii) National Commission for Scheduled
Tribes (NCST).

38. Who was appointed as the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)’s Goodwill Ambassador (in
Feb’21)?
1) Alisson Becker
2) Marianna V. Vardinoyannis
3) Millie Bobby Brown
4) Natalia Vodianova
5) Lilly Singh
Answer- 4) Natalia Vodianova
Explanation:
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the UN’s sexual and reproductive health agency, has
appointed Russian supermodel, Natalia Vodianova as its new Goodwill Ambassador to tackle stigma and
advance women’s health. She has teamed up with UNFPA over the past 3 years to launch a series of “Let’s
Talk” events worldwide.

39. Who was appointed as the Global Brand Ambassador of Levi’s (in Feb’21)?
1) Deepika Padukone
2) Shahrukh Khan
3) Alia Bhatt
4) Ranbir Kapoor
5) Virat Kohli
Answer- 1) Deepika Padukone
Explanation:
On 24th February 2021, Levi’s, a premium American denim brand announced Bollywood actress Deepika
Padukone as its Global Brand Ambassador. This strategic partnership highlights the increasing focus of
Levis on women’s category. Deepika became the first female celebrity to endorse the brand in India.

40. Who was appointed (in Feb’21) as the head of IRDAI’s review committee on Information and
cyber security guidelines?
1) Subhash Chandra Khuntia
2) Janakiram
3) Jayanth Kumar
4) M R Kumar
5) Nithiyanantham
Answer- 2) Janakiram
Explanation:
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has formed a 14-member committee
to review its information and cyber security guidelines. The committee is headed by Prof Janakiram,
chairman of Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT). The committee will
discuss on Information Security Committee (ISC), Board-approved information and cyber security policy,
Appointment of Chief Information Security Officer(CISO), Cyber Crisis Management Plan(CCMP).

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41. Who became (in Feb’21), the President of Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI)?
1) Dushyant Chautala
2) Praful Patel
3) Himanta Biswa Sarma
4) Adille Sumariwalla
5) Jay Shah
Answer- 1) Dushyant Chautala
Explanation:
On 24th February 2021, Dushyant Chautala, the Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana, was re-elected as the
President of Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI). He will hold the post for a period of 4 years. He is also
the youngest president of any National sports federations in India.

42. Who recently (in Feb’21), became the MD & CEO of the Central Bank of India?
1) Matam Venkata Rao
2) Pallav Mahaparta
3) Rajkiran Rai G
4) Vikram Pandit
5) Subramanian Sundar
Answer- 1) Matam Venkata Rao
Explanation:
The Central Government has appointed Matam Venkata Rao, the Executive Director of Canara Bank as the
new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Central Bank of India for a period of 3 years. He
replaces Pallav Mahaparta, the MD & CEO of Central Bank of India who retires on 28th February 2021.
Central Bank of India was the 1st Indian commercial bank which was wholly owned and managed by
Indians.
It was established in 1911.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

1. Which tableau received the Best tableau award during the 71st Republic Day parade?
1) Uttar Pradesh themed “Ayodhya: The cultural heritage of Uttar Pradesh”
2) Uttarakhand themed “Dev Bhoomi”
3) Tripura themed “Eco-Friendly and Aatma-Nirbhar”
4) Sikkim themed “Pang Lhabsol Festival”
5) Punjab themed “400th Birthday Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur”
Answer- 1) Uttar Pradesh themed “Ayodhya: The cultural heritage of Uttar Pradesh”
Explanation:
The Republic Day parade tableau of Uttar Pradesh was adjudged as the best tableau among the 32 tableaux
that participated in the Parade on 26th January 2021. The theme of the UP tableau was “Ayodhya: The
cultural heritage of Uttar Pradesh”.
Other awards:
i.Department of Biotechnology won the top honours among the 9 tableaus from various ministries.
ii.Jat Regimental Centre Marching Contingent has been adjudged as the best marching contingent among the
three services.
iii.Mount Abu Public School and Vidya Bharti School Rohini, Delhi won the best cultural performance award.

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2. Which was named as the Hindi Word of the Year 2020 by Oxford Languages?
1) Aadhar
2) Samvidhaan
3) Aatmanirbharta
4) Nari Shakti
5) Krishi
Answer- 3) Aatmanirbharta
Explanation:
The Oxford Languages has named “Aatmanirbharta or Self-Reliance” as the Hindi Word of the year 2020
since it validated the day-to-day achievements of the countless Indians who dealt with and survived the
perils of a pandemic. The major success of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat campaign is the large-scale production
of the COVID-19 vaccine in India.

3. Who received the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity in February 2021?
1) Roman pontiff
2) António Guterres
3) Latifa ibn Ziaten
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
António Guterres, the Secretary general of UN and Latifa ibn Ziaten, Moroccan-French activist jointly
received the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity 2021, during the virtual event held at Abu Dhabi, UAE on
4th February 2021 which coincided with the first International Day of Human Fraternity. The award
comprises a cash prize of 1 million USD.

4. Which organisation awarded ‘Women Excellence Award 2021’ to 4 Women fellows for their
excellence in Science & Technology (in Feb’21)?
1) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
2) University Grants Commission (UGC)
3) Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)
4) Indian National Science Academy (INSA)
5) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Answer- 3) Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)
Explanation:
Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), a statutory body under Department of Science and
Technology (DST) has conferred the ‘SERB Women Excellence Award 2021’ to Four Young Women Fellows
of National Science Academies for their excellence in Science and Engineering. The awards are provided a
grant of INR 15 Lakhs for a period of 3 years (INR 5 Lakhs/annum) to pursue their research ideas. The
awards were announced on occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2021 (11th
February, 2021).

5. Which Ministry received the 18th Computer Society of India (CSI) Special Interest Group on e-
Governance (SIGe-Gov) Awards 2020 under ‘Project’ Category?
1) Ministry of Women and Child Development
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3) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
4) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
5) Ministry of tribal Affairs
Answer- 5) Ministry of tribal Affairs
Explanation:
On 12th February 2021, the Ministry of tribal Affairs won the Award of Appreciation under Project Category
Award in the 18th Computer Society of India (CSI) Special Interest Group on e-Governance (SIGe-Gov)
Awards 2020 for its Performance Dashboard Empowering Tribals Transforming India through various ICT
initiatives. Uttarakhand and Odisha states have received the Award of Excellence under Project category.

6. Who is the 1st recipient of the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award (for January 2021)?
1) Ajinkya Rahane
2) Steve Smith
3) Rishabh Pant
4) Pat Cummins
5) Ben Stokes
Answer- 3) Rishabh Pant
Explanation:
Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant won the The International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Player of the Month
award for January 2021 and South African cricketer Shabnim Ismail won the ICC Women’s Player of the
Month award for January 2021. This is the first edition of the ICC Player of the Month Awards.

7.Chief Minister of which state has recently received the SKOCH Challenger Award – Chief Minister of
the Year Award on 16th February 2021?
1) Tamilnadu
2) UttarPradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Odisha
Answer- 4) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
On 16th February 2021, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, the Chief Minister(CM) of Andhra Pradesh(AP) received the
SKOCH Challenger Award – Chief Minister of the Year Award. The award of the SKOCH Group was presented
to him by Sameer Kochhar, Chairman of SKOCH Group at the Camp office of CM at Tadepalli, Guntur, Andhra
Pradesh.The SKOCH CM of the year Award was given to YS Jagan Mohan Reddy based on the yearlong study
on the government project- level outcomes across different states of India.

8.Name the person who was honoured with the Sanctuary Lifetime Service Award 2020 by the
Sanctuary Nature Foundation on On 30th January 2021.
1) S Theodore Baskaran
2) Meera Kathiravan
3) K.Ullas Karanath
4) Madhavia Krishnan
5) S.Vijay Antony
Answer - 1) S Theodore Baskaran

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Explanation:
On 30th January 2021, S Theodore Baskaran, Conservation writer, historian, naturalist and veteran activist
was honoured with the Sanctuary Lifetime Service Award 2020 by the Sanctuary Nature Foundation. The
Sanctuary Wildlife Service Awards 2020 were presented over a virtual ceremony.He has been honoured for
his contribution towards wildlife conservation and for his legacy of writing in Tamil and English which
contributes towards the discussions on conservation.

9.Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying presented AWBI (Animal Welfare
Board of India) National Awards for Animal Welfare and Protection – 2021 namely ‘Prani Mitra’ &
‘Jeev Daya’ awards. Prani Mitra Award under Corporate category received by which entity?
1) Britannia Nutrition Foundation
2) Adani foundation
3) Tata Trust Foundation
4) Tech Mahindra Foundation
5) Hindustan Unilever Foundation
Answer- 3) Tata Trust Foundation
Explanation:
On February 16, 2021, AWBI (Animal Welfare Board of India) conferred AWBI National Awards for Animal
Welfare and Protection – 2021 namely ‘Prani Mitra’ & ‘Jeev Daya’ awards to 14
Individuals/Organizations/Corporates. The awards were presented by Giriraj Singh, Union Minister for
Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.The awards are given to individuals, organizations and
corporates for their outstanding performance in the field of animal welfare. The awards are given on ‘Jiv
Jantu Kalyan Divas’ (Vasant Panchami of Each Year).

10. Which organisation has won the UNEP’s Asia Environmental Enforcement Award – 2020 under
Innovation category?
1) National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)
2) National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)
3) Central Zoo Authority
4) Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB)
5) Wildlife Institute of India
Answer- 4) Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB)
Explanation:
On 17th February 2021, the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB), under the Ministry of Environment,
Forests and Climate Change(MoEF&CC), Government of India was selected as one of the winners of the 5th
Asia Environmental Enforcement Award, 2020 by the United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP). For
the 2nd time WCCB has won the award under the Innovation category. WCCB was selected as a winner for
its contribution against transboundary environmental crime.

11. Which is the 1st & only Indian City to be named as ‘2020 Tree City of the World’?
1) New Delhi
2) Bangalore
3) Mysore
4) Hyderabad
5) Gandhinagar
Answer- 4) Hyderabad

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Explanation:
On 4th February 2021, the Arbor Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the
United Nations(UN) has recognised Hyderabad (Telangana) as one of the ‘2020 Tree City of the World’ for
its contributions and commitment towards growing and maintaining urban forest. Hyderabad became the
first and only city in India to be recognised as the Tree City of the World. Along with Hyderabad, 51 other
cities were recognised as the ‘2020 Tree Cities of the World”, most of which were from the United States,
United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and others.

12. Which organisation has won the Collective Award of Excellence in PSU under Organisational
Award Category in the World Leadership Congress and Awards 2021?
1) NTPC
2) TRIFED
3) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)
4) Coal India
5) BHEL
Answer- 2) TRIFED
Explanation:
Team TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India), the commercial wing of
Ministry of Tribal Affairs and its Managing Director, Pravir Krishna won Four Awards in the 19th Global
Edition & 4th India Edition of World Leadership Congress and Awards. TRIFED won the Collective Award of
Excellence in PSU for investment in start-ups under the Organisational Award Category. TRIFED’s MD,
Pravir Krishna won 3 awards in the Individual Category for his leadership – ‘CEO of the year’, ‘Entrepreneur
of the Year’ & ‘Brand Builder of the Year’.

13. Which organisation received the Genome Valley Excellence Award for the year 2021 during the
BioAsia 2021 event?
1) Bharat Biotech
2) Serum Institute of India
3) Indian Council of Medical Research
4) AIIMS, New Delhi
5) JIPMER
Answer- 1) Bharat Biotech
Explanation:
During the BioAsia 2021, 2 major awards were announced. They are,
1) The Genome Valley Excellence Award for the year 2021 was awarded to ‘Bharat Biotech’ for its
commitment to development of India’s 1st Indigenous vaccine for COVID-19 called ‘COVAXIN’.
2) Special Award of the Federation of Asian Biotech Associations (FABA) was presented to Balram
Bhargava, Director-General of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Secretary to Central
Government’s Department of Health Research.

14. Union Minister Sadananda Gowda, presented (in Feb’21) the 10th National Awards for
Technology Innovation in Petrochemicals and Downstream Plastics Processing Industry. Which of
the following is not a petrochemical product?
1) Detergents
2) Gypsum
3) Fertilizers

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4) Rubbers
5) Paints
Answer- 2) Gypsum
Explanation:
Sadananda Gowda, Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers (MoC&F) presented the 10th National Awards for
Technology Innovation in Petrochemicals and Downstream Plastics Processing Industry at Vigyan Bhavan
in New Delhi. Out of 273 nominations 4 are selected as Winners and 9 as Runners-up. Some of the Products
made from petrochemicals include plastics, soaps and detergents, fertilizers, pesticides, explosives,
synthetic fibers and rubbers, paints, epoxy resins, and flooring and insulating materials. While Gypsum
exists naturally.

15. Recently (in Feb’21), Which country awarded Indian Activist, Anjali Bharadwaj, with
International Anti-Corruption Champions Award?
1) France
2) Japan
3) USA
4) Germany
5) Sweden
Answer- 3) USA
Explanation:
On 23rd February 2021, the State Department under the USA’s Biden Administration has named Anjali
Bharadwaj, 48-year-old Indian Activist working on issues of transparency and accountability among the 12
individuals for the new International Anti-Corruption Champions Award.

SUMMITS, CONFERENCES
1. Recently (in Feb 2021) which Country/Countries virtually participated with India in the 4th
Foreign Office Consultation?
1) OPEC
2) ASEAN
3) Qatar
4) BIMSTEC
5) France
Answer- 3) Qatar
Explanation:
On 1st February 2021, the fourth Foreign Office Consultation was held between India and Qatar over a
virtual platform. Sanjay Bhattacharyya, Secretary (Consular, Passport and Visa and OIA), Ministry of
External Affairs(MEA), India led the Indian side and Dr. Ahmad Hassen Al-Hammadi, Secretary General,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar, led the Qatari side. Both the sides exchanged their views on the issues of
mutual interest at regional and multilateral levels and cooperation at UN and other international fora.

2. In the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) Defence Ministers’ Conclave, Rajnath Singh highlighted the
importance of India’s 5 ‘S’ Vision. What is the motive behind 5 ‘S’ Vision?
1) Faster Vaccine Distribution
2) Export of Indian made Defence Equipment’s
3) International Peace & Security

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4) Eliminating Use of Nuclear Weapons
5) Defence Cooperation among IOR countries
Answer- 3) International Peace & Security
Explanation:
In the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) Defence Ministers’ Conclave, Rajnath Singh highlighted Prime Minister
Narendra Modi’s 5 ‘S’ Vision as an effective response to international terrorism as well as inclusive and
responsible solutions for international peace and security.
• Samman (Respect)
• Samvaad (Dialogue)
• Sahyog (Cooperation)
• Shanti (Peace)
• Samriddhi (Prosperity)
The conclave was followed by 2 seminars
• The First Seminar was conducted by Indian Navy and Naval Maritime Foundation
• The Second Seminar was organised by Indian Coast Guard/Bharat Shakti/Invest India/Indian
Defence Shipyards and Industry.

3. Which organisation conducts the annual event, ‘World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS)’
that was virtually inaugurated by PM Modi in February 2021?
1) Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations (IDDRI)
2) UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN)
3) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
4) The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
5) World Economic Forum (WEF)
Answer- 4) The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Explanation:
On February 10-12, 2021, the 20th World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2021 was held on the
theme “Redefining our common future: Safe and secure environment for all”. This three days long event was
virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The event was also attended by Union Minister S
Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). It should be noted that WSDS is an annual flagship event of
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) instituted in 2001.

4. Which country participated with India (in Feb’21) in a Business Council to boost the bilateral
trade relation?
1) Tunisia
2) Japan
3) France
4) Turkey
5) Vietnam
Answer- 1) Tunisia
Explanation:
On February 9, 2021, ‘India Tunisia Business Council’ (ITBC) was launched for boosting the trade relations
between the two countries. The main objective of the ITBC will be to focus on development in both
countries. The Bilateral Trade between India and Tunisia was USD 376 Billion in 2019-20. The two sides
stated that they can boost trade in areas of Agriculture, Olive Oil, Dates & Pharmaceuticals. For the 1st Time
in History, UN Security Council will be under the Presidency of India and Tunisia in 2021.

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5. Who virtually represented India in the International conference “Global virtual Ceremony” in
Rome on World Pulses Day?
1) Narendra Singh Tomar
2) Narendra Modi
3) Piyush Goyal
4) Nitin Gadkari
5) S Jaishankar
Answer- 1) Narendra Singh Tomar
Explanation:
On 13th February 2021, Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
virtually addressed the International conference “Global virtual Ceremony” in Rome on World Pulses Day.
He stated that India has contributed to around 24% of the global pulses production. The pulses production
of India has increased to 240 lakh tonne which was around 140 lakh tonne in the past 6 years.

6. Where was the Joint Conference of the 11th World PetroCoal Congress and World Future Fuel
Summit – 2021 held?
1) Abu Dhabi, UAE
2) New Delhi, India
3) Doha, Qatar
4) Ankara, Turkey
5) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Answer- 2) New Delhi, India
Explanation:
On February 18, 2021, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
(MoPNG) addressed the Joint Conference of the 11th World PetroCoal Congress and World Future Fuel
Summit in New Delhi. The 11th World PetroCoal Congress-International Conference and Expo was
organized by Energy and Environment Foundation on the theme “Petroleum-Coal-Gas: Towards a Win-Win
Strategy for Producer and Consumer”. The LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) coverage in India has increased
from 56% to nearly 99.5% in less than seven years.

7. Who chaired the virtual workshop (in Feb’21), conducted on theme “Covid-19 Management:
Experience, good practices and way forward”?
1) Rajesh Bhushan
2) Harsh Vardhan
3) Narendra Modi
4) Faggan Singh Kulaste
5) Balram Bhargava
Answer- 1) Rajesh Bhushan
Explanation:
On February 18, 2021, India organized a virtual workshop on the theme “Covid-19 Management:
Experience, good practices and way forward” for health officials and experts from the eight members of the
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and Mauritius and Seychelles. It was chaired by
India’s health secretary Rajesh Bhushan. The key measure includes creating a special visa scheme for
doctors and nurses so that medical personnel can travel quickly within the region during health
emergencies.

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8. Which country participated with India (in Feb’21) in a CEO Forum, that is aimed at enhancing
bilateral trade relation between the countries?
1) Indonesia
2) South Korea
3) Australia
4) Japan
5) Singapore
Answer- 5) Singapore
Explanation:
On 18th February 2021, Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Railways, Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs
and Food & Public Distribution delivered the keynote address at the India Singapore CEO Forum. S Iswaran,
Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations Singapore highlighted 3D’s: Development, Diversification and Digital
Economy to build the partnership that benefits both the countries. The India-Singapore CEO forum was
organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Federation of
Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry(FICCI).

9. Which country/countries virtually participated with India in a Macroeconomic dialogue (in

Feb’21) that discussed on signing the Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA)?
1) SAARC
2) Japan
3) BRICS
4) EU
5) Singapore
Answer- 4) EU
Explanation:
On February 19, 2021, the 11th India-EU (European Union) Macroeconomic dialogue was held virtually.
During the meeting, the two sides expressed interest to sign Bilateral Cooperation arrangements to boost
bilateral trade. India & European Union have been negotiating the Bilateral Trade and Investment
Agreement (BTIA) for many years, but have not yet arrived at a mutual consensus on it. European Union is
India’s Largest trading partner in 2019.

10. Recently (in Feb’21) Aviation Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri highlighted the potential of India to
become the World’s 3rd Biggest Civil Aviation Market in overall terms by 2024 during the India
Aircraft Leasing Summit 2021. Where was the summit held?
1) Bangalore
2) Trivandrum
3) Mumbai
4) Jaipur
5) New Delhi
Answer- 5) New Delhi
Explanation:
During the India Aircraft Leasing Summit-2021, Minister of State (I/C) for Civil Aviation, Hardeep Singh
Puri stated that India is set to emerge as World’s 3rd Biggest Civil Aviation Market in overall terms by 2024.
The India Aircraft Leasing Summit 2021 was held at Vigyan Bhavan Convention Centre, New Delhi. The
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exemption for aircraft lease rentals paid to foreign lessors for doing so in GIFT City, Ahmedabad was
announced.

COMMITTEE AND MEETING

1. Recently (in Feb 2021), 8th ASEAN-India Tourism Minister Meeting 2021 took place virtually,
where Tourism Minister, Prahlad Singh Patel, highlighted India’s SAATHI initiatives to revive
tourism. What does ‘H’ stand for in SAATHI?
1) Homegrown
2) Harbouring
3) Hassle-free
4) Habitat
5) Hospitality
Answer- 5) Hospitality
Explanation:
On February 5, 2021, the 8th ASEAN (Association of SouthEast Asian Nations)-India Tourism Minister
Meeting 2021 took place virtually, it was co-chaired by Prahlad Singh Patel, Minister of State for Culture &
Tourism, India & Dr. Thong Khon, Minister of Tourism, Cambodia.
Initiatives taken by India to revive Tourism activities:
i. SAATHI – System for Assessment, Awareness & Training for Hospitality Industry
ii. IITF – Incredible India Tourist Facilitator Certification Programme
iii. Organizing webinars under the theme ‘Dekho Apna Desh’

2. Which country recently (in Feb 2021), virtually participated with India in its 1st Joint Working
Group Meeting 2021 on Renewable Energy (RE)?
1) Bahrain
2) Indonesia
3) Japan
4) Australia
5) Denmark
Answer- 1) Bahrain
Explanation:
On February 4, 2021, India & Kingdom of Bahrain held the 1st Joint Working Group Meeting 2021 in the
field of Renewable Energy (RE) in a virtual format. The Indian side was led by Mr Dinesh Dayanand Jagdale,
Joint Secretary, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy. Both sides emphasized on the importance of
renewable energy to meet the climate change goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. India has set a target to
cut its emissions intensity by 33-35% by 2030 of 2005 levels.

3. Which country/countries recently (in Feb 2021), virtually participated with India in 1st High-
Level Dialogue(HLD) on Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA) 2021?
1) ASEAN
2) OPEC
3) Indonesia
4) European Union
5) Bahrain
Answer- 4) European Union

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Explanation:
On February 5, 2021 1st High-Level Dialogue(HLD) on India-European Union(EU) Bilateral Trade and
Investment Agreement (BTIA) 2021 Held virtually. It was co-chaired by Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of
Commerce and Industry and Valdis Dombrovskis, EU Executive Vice-President & Trade Commissioner. The
relations between India and EU are currently defined by the 1994 EU-India Cooperation Agreement.

4. Which was the key focus of 3rd meeting of QUAD – Foreign Ministers, that was held virtually in
February 2021?
1) Covid-19 Recovery
2) China
3) North Korea
4) Self Reliant Economy
5) Myanmar
Answer- 5) Myanmar
Explanation:
The 3rd QUAD meeting of Foreign Ministers of Japan, India, Australia and the United States (US) was held
virtually from Washington DC, US. Notably, this Quad Ministerial Meeting was first under the Joe Biden
Administration. The QUAD nations reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen cooperation including
support for freedom of navigation and territorial integrity. Myanmar was the key focus of the meet. They
discussed on the urgent need to restore the democratically elected government in Myanmar.

5. Which country hosted the 2021’s BRICS Financial Cooperation Meeting?

1) Brazil
2) Russia
3) India
4) China
5) South Africa
Answer- 3) India
Explanation:
On February 24, 2021, India hosted the meeting of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa)
finance and central bank deputies. Notably it is the 1st meeting on the BRICS Financial Cooperation under
India Chairship in 2021. India assumed the chairship of 2021 coinciding with 15th anniversary of BRICS.
Theme for BRICS-2021: BRICS @ 15: Intra-BRICS Cooperation for Continuity, Consolidation and Consensus

6. Which country virtually hosted 2021’s BRICS Sherpas meeting?

1) Brazil
2) India
3) China
4) South Africa
5) Russia
Answer- 2) India
Explanation:
India virtually held the inaugural 3-day long Sherpas meeting from February 24-26, 2021. This is the 1st
Sherpas meeting hosted by India after it assumed the 2021 BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa)
Chairship. The main focus of the meeting was Cultural & people-to-people engagement. In 2021, New

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Development Bank’s (NDB) regional offices would be opened in Russia & India & NDB’s membership is also
set to be expanded.

INDEX
1. What was India’s rank in the ‘COVID Performance Index: Deconstructing Pandemic Responses’
report released by Lowy Institute?
1) 10
2) 21
3) 86
4) 74
5) 69
Answer- 3) 86
Explanation:
According to the ‘COVID Performance Index: Deconstructing Pandemic Responses’ released by Australia
based Lowy Institute, India with a score of 24.3 was ranked at 86 out of 98 Countries on basis of its
response towards tackling the Pandemic.
Rank Country Average
86 India 24.3
1 New Zealand 94.4
2 Vietnam 90.8
3 Taiwan 86.4

2. Which Indian Brand was ranked 5th as per the Global 500 – Brand Strength Index (BSI) 2021?
1) Bharti Airtel
2) Flipkart
3) Reliance Jio
4) Paytm
5) IRCTC
Answer- 3) Reliance Jio
Explanation:
As per the Global 500 2021, an annual report on the most valuable and strongest global brands of Brand
Finance, Reliance Jio has been ranked in 5th position as world’s strongest brand with a Brand Strength
Index (BSI) score of 91.7 out of 100 and AAA+ brand strength rating. Reliance Jio enters the ranking for the
1st time. The list is topped by WeChat with a BSI score of 95.4 followed by Ferrari with 93.9 BSI score.
Russian bank Sber is spotted in 3rd rank with 92.0 BSI score followed by Coca-Cola with 91.7 BSI score.

3. What was India’s rank in the PHDCCI International Economic Resilience (IER) for 2021?
1) 5th
2) 3rd
3) 2nd
4) 4th
5) 1st
Answer- 3) 2nd

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Explanation:
According to the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) International Economic Resilience
(IER), India is set to emerge as the 2nd Most Resilience Economy in 2021 among top-10 leading economies
showcasing the strong recovery of Indian Economy in the Post COVID-19 era. Germany took the top spot &
South Korea took the 3rd spot. The growth promising Sectors for the Indian economy in the new year 2021
include Agri & food processing, Real estate, Infrastructure, Automobiles, Information Technology, E-
Commerce, Health.

4. What was India’s Rank in the ‘Democracy Index 2020’ released by the Economist Intelligence Unit
(EIU)?
1) 9th
2) 44th
3) 11th
4) 14th
5) 53rd
Answer- 5) 53rd
Explanation:
According to the ‘Democracy Index 2020’ released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), India with a
score of 6.61 slipped two places to 53rd Rank (out of 167 countries) in the Index due to decline in Civil
Liberties. Norway topped the index followed by Iceland & Sweden. The handling of Corona virus Pandemic
has led to a further decline of civil liberties in 2020 in India, Asia and other regions of the world.

5. Which organisation released the “India Energy Outlook 2021”, that predicted India will surpass
European Union to become the World’s 3rd largest energy consumer by 2030?
1) International Energy Agency (IEA)
2) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
3) International Energy Forum (IEF)
4) Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
5) International Renewable Energy Agency (IREA)
Answer- 1) International Energy Agency (IEA)
Explanation:
In accordance with the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) “India Energy Outlook 2021”, India will surpass
European Union as the world’s third-biggest energy consumer by 2030. In this regard, India energy demand
growth share will be maximum at 25% in the next two decades. India is world’s second-biggest net oil
importer after China currently imports about 76% of its crude oil needs. That reliance on overseas oil is
expected to rise to 90% by 2030 and 92% by 2040. India needs to spend an additional $1.4 trillion, to adopt
clean energy technologies over the next 20 years.

6. What was India’s retail inflation rate in January 2021, as per NSO’s Consumer Price Index (CPI)?
1) 4%
2) 4.59%
3) 5.32%
4) 1.39%
5) 4.06%
Answer- 5) 4.06%

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Explanation:
The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
released the All India Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January 2021. As per the index, India’s retail inflation
eased to a 16-month low at 4.06% in January 2021. The retail inflation was 4.59% in December 2020. The
food inflation fell to a 20-month low of 1.89% in January 2021.

7. Which organisation released the ‘Traffic Crash Injuries and Disabilities: The Burden on Indian
Society’ report, that estimated India accounts to 11% of Global Road Accident deaths?
1) World Health Organization (WHO)
2) UNICEF
3) World Economic Forum (WEF)
4) World Bank
5) World Road Association
Answer- 4) World Bank
Explanation:
According to the report ‘Traffic Crash Injuries and Disabilities: The Burden on Indian Society’ released by
the World Bank with 1% of World’s vehicles, India accounts for 11% of Global Road Accident deaths & 6%
of total road crashes. The income level of an individual has a direct effect on the mode of transport used,
which determines the level of risk faced by a particular road user. Daily Wage Workers, Workers employed
as casual labourers in Informal activities have been defined as a Vulnerable group in the report. The World
Bank report was prepared in association with Save LIFE Foundation (SLF).

8. Which state is the top destination for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from United Kingdom, as
per Grant Thornton Bharat’s Britain Meets India report?
1) Karnataka
2) Delhi
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Maharashtra
5) Haryana
Answer- 4) Maharashtra
Explanation:
In accordance with the Grant Thornton Bharat’s Britain Meets India report, the Foreign Direct Investment
(FDI) inflow from the United Kingdom (UK) to India has increased from $898 million in 2015- 16 to $1,422
million in 2019-20. The report is prepared in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
and with the support of the UK’s Department of International Trade. It should be noted that Maharashtra is
the top investment destination for UK companies, followed by Haryana, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and
Karnataka.

9. Which organisation released the “Making Peace With Nature” report?

1) UN-HABITAT
2) International Union for Conservation of Nature (INCU)
3) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
4) Greenpeace
5) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Answer- 3) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

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Explanation:
In accordance with the scientific assessment by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) titled
“Making Peace With Nature”, climate disruption, biodiversity loss and pollution are posing a triple threat to
human health due to environmental degradation. There is a massive need of adopting renewable energy
methods and eliminating habitat loss for saving our future generations from unacceptable risks. The
extraction of natural resources and energy has tripled in the last 50 years due to a fivefold increase in the
global economy.

ACQUISITION AND MERGERS

1. Under which section of the Competition Act, 2002, the Competition Commission of India (CCI)
gave approval for the acquisition of Indo Gulf Fertilisers (IGF), by Indorama India Private Limited
(IIPL), in January 2021?
1) Section 31(1)
2) Section 44 A
3) Section 12 (b)
4) Section 32 (a)
5) Section 15 (1)
Answer- 1) Section 31(1)
Explanation:
On January 28, 2021 The Competition Commission of India (CCI) under Section 31(1) of the Competition
Act, 2002, gave approval for the acquisition of Indo Gulf Fertilisers(IGF), a fertiliser division of Grasim
Industries Limited (GIL) by Indorama India Private Limited (IIPL). IIPL will acquire Indo Gulf Fertilisers as
a going concern on a slump sale basis. In November 2020 GIL decided to sell its entire stake in IGF to
Indorama Corporation Pte Ltd in a slump sale for Rs 2,649 crore.

2. Which company acquired 51% stake in Fasttel Engenharia for ~USD 8.80 million in February
2021?
1) KEC International
2) Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited (KPTL)
3) Adani Transmission Limited
4) Apar Industries
5) Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T)
Answer- 2) Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited (KPTL)
Explanation:
Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited (KPTL), a leading global EPC player in the power and infrastructure
contracting sector, has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary in Brazil – Kalpataru Power do Brasil
Participações has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling stake of 51 percent in Fasttel
Engenharia for ~USD 8.80 million, subject to customary adjustments.

3. Which company recently (in February 2021), acquired 5% stake of Indian Energy Exchange Ltd
(IEX) in Indian Gas Exchange Ltd (IGX)?
1) GAIL Limited
2) Adani Total Gas
3) Torrent Gas
4) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation

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5) Oil India
Answer- 1) GAIL Limited
Explanation:
GAIL (India) Limited has acquired a 5% stake of Indian Energy Exchange Ltd (IEX) in Indian Gas Exchange
Ltd (IGX). GAIL becomes the 3rd strategic investor in IGX after Adani Total Gas & Torrent Gas. With this
disinvestment, IEX will hold 85% stake in IGE. Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) is India’s 1st automated national
level trading platform for physical delivery of natural gas. It is the 1st gas exchange to receive authorization
from Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) under recently notified Gas Exchange
Regulations 2020.

4. Which organisation got approval (in Feb’21) from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for
acquiring 49% stake in BOI AXA Investment Managers Private Limited (BAIM) & BOI AXA Trustee
Services Private Limited (BATS)?
1) ICICI Lombard
2) Bharti Axa General Insurance Company
3) Acko General Insurance
4) Bank of India
5) IndusInd Bank
Answer- 4) Bank of India
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) gave approval for the acquisition of 49% stake each in BOI AXA
Investment Managers Private Limited (BAIM)& BOI AXA Trustee Services Private Limited (BATS) by Bank
of India(BOI). After the acquisition, BOI will become sole owner of BAIM & BATS. CCI also gave approval for
the acquisition of 100% shares of common stock and sole control of Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (Varian)
by Siemens Healthineers Holding I Gmb (SHS GmbH).

5. Which company (in Feb’21) acquired 36.62% stake of Bharat Oman Refineries Limited (BORL)
from OQ S.A.0.C.?
1) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL)
2) GAIL India
3) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL)
4) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
5) Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL)
Answer- 3) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL)
Explanation:
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) to buyout 36.62% stake of Bharat Oman Refineries Limited
(BORL) from OQ S.A.0.C. for approximately Rs 2,399.26 crore. BORL built and operates a 7.8 million tonne
oil refinery at Bina in Madhya Pradesh. After the acquisition is completed, BPCL will hold 100% of the
equity share capital in BORL. BPCL has announced that it will sell its 61.65% stake. Of the total, around 49%
stake will be sold to consortium of Oil India Ltd(OIL) and Engineers India Ltd and the rest around 13% to
the government of Assam.

6. Which company signed (in September 2020) a definitive agreement with SoftBank Group Corp.
(SBG) to acquire Arm Limited from SBG?
1) GeForce
2) NVIDIA

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3) Microsoft
4) Qualcomm
5) Honeywell
Answer- 2) NVIDIA
Explanation:
NVIDIA and SoftBank Group Corp. (SBG) announced a definitive agreement under which NVIDIA will
acquire Arm Limited from SBG and the SoftBank Vision Fund for USD 40 billion in September 2020. This
will be the largest-ever deal in the semiconductor industry. This acquisition will combine NVIDIA’s leading
Artificial Intelligence(AI) computing platform with Arm’s vast ecosystem to form the foremost computing
company for the age of AI.

7. Central government is planning to sell 20% stake of National Fertilizers Ltd (NFL) through an
Offer For Sale (OFS) method for ________.
1) Rs 400 crore
2) Rs 250 crore
3) Rs 2400 crore
4) Rs 1500 crore
5) Rs 900 crore
Answer- 1) Rs 400 crore
Explanation:
The Central Government is all set to sell 20% stake in National Fertilizers Ltd (NFL) out of its shareholding
of 74.71% through an Offer For Sale (OFS) method of shares, which can fetch about Rs 400 crore. To initiate
the sale process, the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) has invited tenders
from merchant banks. It should be noted that NFL is the second largest producer of Urea in the country with
a share of about 15% of total Urea production in the country.

8.What is the name of Financial Organisation which tends to buy 5.40% Stake in CityCash & 9.65%
Stake in Thillais Analytical Solutions ?
1) Axis Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) City Bank
5) Standard Chartered Bank
Answer- 2) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
On February 16, 2021 ICICI Bank announced that it will buy 5.40% stake in Tap Smart Data Information
Services Pvt Ltd (CityCash) for Rs 4.93 crore (Rs 49.34 million) and 9.65% stake in Thillais Analytical
Solutions Pvt Ltd for Rs 1.1 crore (Rs 11 million).It is expected that both deals will be completed by the end
of March 2021.

9.In which entity does the Government of India hold 26.12% Stake and decide to sell it by March 20,
2021?
1) Tata Consultancy Service
2) Tata Communications
3) Tata Power
4) Tata Consumer Products

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5) Tata Chemicals
Answer – 2) Tata Communications Ltd
Explanation:
Government of India (GoI) is set to sell its entire stake of 26.12% in Tata Communications Ltd (TCL)
(formerly known as VSNL) through an offer for sale and strategic sale route by March 20, 2021. Several
Merchant Bankers like Goldman Sachs, ICICI Securities, SBI Capital Markets & others have expressed
interest in buying the stake and are making presentations before the officials of the Department of
Investment and Public Asset Management.

10. Which organisation (in Feb’21), signed a deal to acquire 68% stake of bigbasket?
1) Helion Venture Partners
2) Tata Group
3) Ascent Capital
4) Alibaba Group
5) Abraaj Group
Answer- 2) Tata Group
Explanation:
Tata Group has signed a deal to acquire 68% stake in bigbasket for about Rs 9,500 crore. The stake will be
acquired by Tata Digital, a subsidiary of Tata Sons. Post-acquisition, the enterprise value of BigBasket
becomes more than Rs 13,500 crore. Currently, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd holds 29% stake in BigBasket.
Tata Communications has partnered with Google Cloud in India to drive cloud adoption and transform
Indian businesses.

11. Which organisation got approval (in Feb’21) from Competition Commission of India (CCI) to buy
26.12% shareholding of Tata Communications Ltd (TCL)?
1) Panatone Finvest Ltd
2) Future Group
3) Blackstone Group Inc.
4) Jamnalal Sons Private Ltd
5) TPG Growth V SF Markets Pte. Ltd
Answer- 1) Panatone Finvest Ltd
Explanation:
On February 23, 2021, The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of shares of
Tata Communications Ltd (TCL), by Panatone Finvest Ltd. In accordance with the deal, the Panatone Finvest
Ltd will buy a shareholding of 26.12% which will increase its total shareholding to 74.99% from 48.87%.
Now, its shareholding in Tata Communications Ltd should not exceed 74.99%.

12. Which organisation signed an agreement (in Feb’21) with GAIL to purchase its 25.51% share in
Ratnagiri Gas and Power Pvt Ltd (RGPPL)?
1) NTPC Ltd
2) Indian Oil Corporation Ltd
3) NHPC
4) NLC India Ltd
5) ONGC
Answer- 1) NTPC Ltd

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Explanation:
On February 23, 2021 NTPC Ltd (formerly- National Thermal Power Corporation Limited) signed a share
purchase agreement with GAIL (India) Ltd. As per the agreement NTPC will buy GAIL’s 25.51% in Ratnagiri
Gas and Power Pvt Ltd (RGPPL), which is commonly known as Dabhol project. Apart from this, NTPC will
sell its 14.82% stake in Konkan LNG Ltd (KLL) on a fully diluted basis to GAIL.

13. Recently (in Feb’21), IRDAI gave approval for acquisition of 12% stake in Max Life Insurance
company ltd by Axis entities. Who is the present MD & CEO of Axis Bank?
1) Chanda Kochhar
2) Aditya Puri
3) Sandeep Bakhshi
4) Dinesh Kumar Khara
5) Amitabh Chaudhry
Answer- 5) Amitabh Chaudhry
Explanation:
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has given its formal approval to
acquisition of up to 12% stake in Max Life Insurance company ltd by Axis entities. Under the proposed
transaction, Axis entities can acquire up to 19% stake in Max Life, of which Axis bank will acquire up to 9%
in Max Life. Amitabh Chaudhry is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Axis Bank.

14. Recently (in Feb’21), the Competitive Commission of India (CCI) gave approval for the merger of
NAM Estates Private Limited and Embassy One Commercial Property Developments Private Limited
(EOCPDPL) into ___________.
1) Indiabulls Real Estate Ltd
2) Oberoi Realty Ltd
3) NBCC India Ltd
4) DLF Ltd
5) Prestige Estates Projects Ltd
Answer- 1) Indiabulls Real Estate Ltd
Explanation:
In February 2021, CCI gave approval for the proposed merger of NAM Estates Private Limited and Embassy
One Commercial Property Developments Private Limited (EOCPDPL) into Indiabulls Real Estate Limited
(IBREL). The combined IBREL entity will become one of India’s leading real estate development platforms.
CCI also gave approval for the acquisition of Technip Energies B.V., belonging to TechnipFMC plc
by Bpifrance Participations S.A.

15. Which bank (in Feb’21) acquired 9.99% stake in Ferbine Private Ltd to set up a Pan India
Umbrella entity (PUE) for retail payments?
1) HDFC Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) Kotak Mahindra Bank
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Answer- 5) Both 1 & 3

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Explanation:
On 25th February 2021, the HDFC bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank acquired 9.99% stakes each in Ferbine
Private Limited, a company promoted by Tata Sons, which plans to apply to the Reserve Bank of India to set
up a Pan India Umbrella entity(PUE) for retail payments. The umbrella entity shall have a minimum paid-up
capital of Rs.500 crore.

DEFENCE
1. Which country/countries participated with India in the 16th Edition of joint military exercise
“Yudh Abhyas 20” held in Rajasthan from 8 – 21 February, 2021?
1) Australia
2) Japan
3) USA
4) Both 2 & 3
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 3) USA
Explanation:
The 16th edition of an annual joint military exercise between India and the United States (US), “Yudh
Abhyas 20” was initiated as a part of defence cooperation at the Mahajan Field Firing Range (MFFR), near
the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan on February 8, 2021. This 12 days long exercise will culminate on
February 21, 2021. The field training exercise (FTX) will involve company-strength elements and
fundamental war-fighting skills, techniques and experience to enhance combined operational capacity
between Indian & US Army.

2. How many women personnel were inducted into CRPF’s maiden all women contingent for
commando force ‘CoBRA’?
1) 34
2) 6
3) 12
4) 18
5) 51
Answer- 1) 34
Explanation:
A maiden contingent of 34 CRPF women personnel were inducted into its specialised jungle warfare
commando force CoBRA, who will be deployed in the anti-Naxal operations grid of the country. The
Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) was raised under the CRPF in 2009 for undertaking
intelligence-based jungle warfare operations.

3. Which wing of the Indian Armed force conducts its largest War Game event ‘Theatre Level
Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX)’?
1) Indian Army
2) Indian Coast Guard
3) Indian Air Force
4) Central Armed Police Forces
5) Indian Navy
Answer- 5) Indian Navy

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Explanation:
Indian Navy’s Largest War Game – the Biennial ‘Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX
21)’ is currently taking place at the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Operational assets of the Indian Navy as well
as Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Coast Guard were participating in the Exercise. TROPEX 21 is being
conducted in 3 phases.
Phase I – Coastal Defence Exercise ‘Sea Vigil’
Phase II – Tri-Service Joint Amphibious Exercise – AMPHEX-21
Phase III – Weapon Workup Phase of TROPEX

4. Which country (in Feb’21) successfully test fired its short range surface-to-surface ballistic
missile, “Babur”?
1) Iran
2) Israel
3) North Korea
4) China
5) Pakistan
Answer- 5) Pakistan
Explanation:
On February 11, 2021, Pakistan successfully test-fired a short range surface-to-surface ballistic missile
namely “Babur” from a state-of-the-art Multi Tube Missile Launch Vehicle. The missile is capable of hitting
land and sea targets with high precision up to 490 kilometers (about 280 miles) away. Pakistan successfully
test fired 3 other missiles in 2021, “Ghaznavi”, “Shaheen-III” and “Fatah-1’’.

5. Which country’s Navy participated with Indian Navy in the Bilateral Military Exercise ‘PASSEX’
(Passage Exercise) in Arabian Sea on February 2021?
1) Indonesia
2) South Korea
3) Australia
4) Japan
5) Singapore
Answer- 1) Indonesia
Explanation:
On February 18, 2021, the Indian Navy conducted a Bilateral Military Exercise ‘PASSEX’ (Passage Exercise)
with the Indonesian Navy in the Arabian Sea. PASSEX are conducted by Two Navies to ensure that the
navies are able to communicate and cooperate in times of war or humanitarian relief. Indian Navy
undertook a PASSEX with Russian Federation Navy (RuFN) in the Eastern Indian Ocean Region (IOR) from
December 4-5, 2020 and with Vietnam People’s Navy undertook a PASSEX in the South China Sea from
December 26-27, 2020.

6. Which organisation (in Feb’21), delivered the 100th & Final K-9 Vajra self-propelled Howitzer
guns to the Indian army?
1) Larsen & Toubro
2) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)
3) DRDO
4) BHEL
5) Ordnance Factory Board

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Answer- 1) Larsen & Toubro
Explanation:
On February 18, 2021, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) delivered the 100th & Final K-9 Vajra-T 155 mm/52 calibre
self-propelled Howitzer guns to the Indian army from L&T’s Armoured Systems Complex (ASC) situated at
Hazira near Surat, Gujarat. K-9 Vajra has a range of 38 kms and is an indigenized version of K-9 Thunder of
South Korea. The Howitzers have been produced by L&T with technology transfer from South Korean
defence major Hanwha Defense.

7. Recently (in Feb’21), DRDO successfully conducted the trials of HELINA & Dhruvastra missiles.
Which type of Missile does HELINA & Dhruvastra belong to?
1) Anti-Torpedo Defence System
2) Anti-satellite Weapons
3) Anti-Tank Guided Missiles
4) Cruise Missiles
5) Submarine Launched Ballistic Missiles
Answer- 3) Anti-Tank Guided Missiles
Explanation:
On February 19, 2021, DRDO (Defence Research & Development Organization) successfully conducted the
trials of HELINA (Helicopter Launched Nag) (Army version) & Dhruvastra (Air Force Version) of the Anti-
Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) from Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) platform in Pokhran, Rajasthan.

8. C-453 Interceptor Boat was recently (in Feb’21) commissioned into Indian Coast Guard at
Chennai. Which organisation has indigenously built the interceptor boat?
1) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE)
2) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)
3) Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T)
4) Ordnance Factory Board
5) Mazagon Dock Ltd
Answer- 3) Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T)
Explanation:
On February 19, 2021, Indian Coast Guard’s (ICG) C-453 Interceptor Boat was commissioned in Chennai,
Tamil Nadu. C-453 is the 17th of 18 Interceptor Boats which are being indigenously built by Larsen &
Toubro Ltd. It will be deployed for the surveillance of Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). At Present 40 ships
are at various stages of construction at different Shipyards in India for the ICG.

9. Which country partnered with Israel Missile Defence Organisation to Jointly develop ‘Arrow-4’,
anti-ballistic missiles?
1) India
2) Russia
3) Pakistan
4) China
5) USA
Answer- 5) USA
Explanation:
Israel Missile Defense Organisation & United States Missile Defense Agency have commenced work on the
development of ‘Arrow-4’ anti-ballistic missiles which will be part of Israel’s multi-layered Ballistic Missile

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Shield. Arrow-4 Missile Shield will be an advanced version of the existing Arrow-2 & Arrow-3 Interceptors.
Israel is one of the Four Countries to have successfully developed an anti-ballistic missile system, after the
USA, Russia & India.

10. What is the strike range of Astra Mk2 Missile, a Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile
(BVRAAM)?
1) 200 km
2) 90 km
3) 125 km
4) 175 km
5) 160 km
Answer- 5) 160 km
Explanation:
India is set to begin the trials of Astra Mk2 Missile in 2021. Astra Mk2 is a Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air
Missile (BVRAAM) which has a strike range of 160 km. It is capable of flying at a speed of Mach 4.5, and is
set to be integrated into the indigenous LCA Tejas. The missile will be fully developed by the end of 2022.

11. Recently (In Feb’21), The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved INR 8, 300 Crore for
procurement of 118 indigenously developed Arjun Mark – 1A (MK-1A). What is Arjun MK-1A?
1) Cruise Missile
2) Stealth Submarine
3) Laser Cannon
4) Battle Tank
5) Stealth Bomber
Answer- 4) Battle Tank
Explanation:
On February 23, 2021, The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defence Minister Rajnath singh
approved 3 Acceptance of Necessities (AoNs) worth INR 13, 700 Crore for defence procurement to Indian
Army, Navy & Air Force. Out of INR 13, 700 Crore, (~) INR 8, 300 Crore will be sent for procuring 118
indigenously developed Arjun Main Battle Tank (MK-1A) which was handed over to the Indian Army by
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Chennai in February, 2020.

12. Recently (in Feb’21), Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) got Rs. 10,000 crore order from Indian Navy for
construction of 6 Next-Generation Missile Vessels (NGMV). Which is India’s 1st Indigenous Aircraft
Carrier that was built by CSL?
1) INS Vikrant
2) INS Kolkata
3) INS Viraat
4) INS Arihant
5) INS Vikramaditya
Answer- 1) INS Vikrant
Explanation:
Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) emerged as the Lowest Bidder in a tender floated by the Ministry of Defence for
construction of 6 Next-Generation Missile Vessels (NGMV) to be utilized by the Indian Navy. The order is
estimated to be around INR 10, 000 Crore. At Present, CSL is building India’s First Indigenous Aircraft
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13. Where was the NAVDEX 21 (Naval Defence Exhibition) & IDEX 21 (International Defence
Exhibition) held, that saw the participation of Indian Navy’s INS ‘Pralaya’?
1) Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka
2) Abu Dhabi, UAE
3) Jakarta, Indonesia
4) Cannes, France
5) Brussels, Belgium
Answer- 2) Abu Dhabi, UAE
Explanation:
Indian Navy Ship (INS) ‘Pralaya’ participated in NAVDEX 21 (Naval Defence Exhibition) & IDEX 21
(International Defence Exhibition) held at Abu Dhabi, UAE from February 2021. IDEX 21 is the only
International Defence Exhibition and conference in the MENA (Middle East & North Africa) region. The
Inaugural edition of Bilateral Naval Exercise ‘GULF STAR – 1’ between Indian Navy & UAE Navy took place
in March, 2018. The next edition of the exercise will be conducted in 2021.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Which organisation launched the World’s 1st Commercial Rocket powered by Biofuel ‘Stardust
1.0’?
1) Exodus Space Corp
2) bluShift Aerospace
3) SpaceX
4) JAXA
5) NASA
Answer- 2) bluShift Aerospace
Explanation:
On January 31,2021 United States (US) based Startup bluShift Aerospace launched ‘Stardust 1.0’ from
Loring Commerce Centre in Maine, US. It is the World’s 1st Commercial Rocket launch powered by Biofuel.
The solid biofuels used in the launch is non-toxic, Carbon Neutral & can be sourced from America. The most
common kinds of Biofuels which are being used are ethanol & Biodiesel which are the 1st generation of
biofuels technology. Ethanol is made from plant materials whereas Biodiesel is produced by combining
Alcohol with new & used vegetable oils, animal fats or recycled cooking grease.

2. Which organisation signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with ISRO to receive technical
expertise for the development of India’s 1st privately-designed and developed rocket, Vikram-1?
1) BrahMos Aerospace
2) Collins Aerospace
3) Dhruva Space
4) Skyroot Aerospace
5) Pixxel
Answer- 4) Skyroot Aerospace
Explanation:
Skyroot Aerospace has signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with Indian Space Research Organisation
(ISRO) on behalf of Department of Space (DoS), through which Skyroot Aerospace can use the facilities &
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NDA boosts the Skyroot Aerospace’s programme to launch India’s first-ever privately-designed and
developed rocket, Vikram-1. Vikram-1 is expected to be launched by December, 2021.

3. Recently (in Feb 2021), Indian Navy’s Ilyushin 38SD successfully fired ‘Combat Kh35E’ anti-ship
missile during TROPEX-21. Where was TROPEX-21 carried out?
1) Indian Ocean
2) Odisha Coast
3) Gujarat Coast
4) South China Sea
5) Baltic Sea
Answer- 1) Indian Ocean
Explanation:
On January 31, 2021, Indian Navy’s Ilyushin 38SD successfully fired ‘Combat Kh35E’ anti-ship missile
during the Theatre level Readiness and Operational Exercise 2021 (TROPEX-21) being carried out in the
Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The IL38SD is a maritime patrol & anti-submarine aircraft developed by Soviet
Union. It is a Biennial exercise which aims to test the combat readiness of the Navy with the assets of the Air
Force, Army & Coast Guard.

4. Recently (in Feb 2021), Which country successfully Test Fired the Nuclear-Capable Surface-to-
Surface Ballistic Missile ‘Ghaznavi (Hatf-III)’?
1) India
2) China
3) Israel
4) Pakistan
5) North Korea
Answer- 4) Pakistan
Explanation:
On February 3, 2021, Pakistan’s Army Strategic Forces Command (ASFC) successfully Test Fired the
Nuclear-Capable Surface-to-Surface Ballistic Missile ‘Ghaznavi (Hatf-III)’. Ghaznavi has a range of 290 Kms
& can carry both Nuclear & Conventional Warheads It was launched by ASFC as part of its Annual Field
Training Exercise. It is a Hypersonic Missile developed by National Development Complex (NDC), Pakistan.
The missile has been tested in both Day & Night modes.

5. ISRO is planning (as of Feb 2021) to launch Brazil’s Amazonia-1 using PSLV-C51, which is the
launch site chosen for the launch?
1) Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Kerala
2) Dr. Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha
3) Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC)-SHAR, Andhra Pradesh
4) Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS), Kerala
5) Balasore, Odisha
Answer- 3) Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC)-SHAR, Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch Brazil’s Amazonia-1 through India’s Polar
Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)- C51 on February 28, 2021. This also marks ISRO’s 1st space mission in
2021. The mission includes Amazonia-1 as the primary payload along with 20 other satellites (Including 3

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developed by Indian grown organisations). Launch Site- Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC)-SHAR,
Sriharikota.It is PSLV-C51 is the 53rd mission of PSLV.

6. Which organisation is developing (as of Feb’21) a vehicle with capabilities to act as a ‘Space Taxi’
for small satellites?
1) Skyroot Aerospace
2) Boeing
3) Collins Aerospace
4) Bellatrix Aerospace
5) General Dynamics
Answer- 4) Bellatrix Aerospace
Explanation:
In a reforming development, the Bengaluru, Karnataka based Bellatrix Aerospace is building a vehicle that
will work as a “taxi in space” to ferry small satellites into multiple orbits. It will be big development for
global operators to reduce time and costs. The space startup’s vehicle is expected to launch to low earth
orbit in 2023 on the Vikram rocket of Skyroot Aerospace, a Hyderabad-based rocket startup by former
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists.

7. Which organisation announced its plan for the World’s 1st all civilian space mission,
‘Inspiration4’?
1) ISRO
2) NASA
3) Roscosmos
4) SpaceX
5) JAXA
Answer- 4) SpaceX
Explanation:
SpaceX announced its plan for the World’s first all civilian mission to space, the mission is named
Inspiration4 in recognition of the 4-person crew to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The
spacecraft will orbit the planet every 90 minutes along a customized flight path.

8. Where is/are the World’s largest radio telescope, Square Kilometre Array’s, radio receivers
planned to be positioned?
1) Australia
2) South Africa
3) China
4) Only 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Only 1 & 2
Explanation:
On February 5, 2021, Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) Council held its Maiden Meeting during
the meeting they approved the establishment of World’s Largest Radio Telescope namely ‘Square Kilometre
Array’. The telescope will consist of a vast number of radio receivers which will be positioned in South
Africa and Australia. The members of SKAO are Australia, Canada, China, India, Italy, New Zealand, South
Africa, Sweden, Netherlands and UK.

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9. Which organisation is developing the World’s 1st high altitude pseudo satellite, “Combined Air
Teaming System” (CATS)?
1) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)
2) SpaceX
3) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
4) Roscosmos
5) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Answer- 1) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)
Explanation:
In a first of its kind in the world, the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is developing a futuristic high
altitude pseudo satellite namely Combined Air Teaming System (CATS) with a start-up company. Once
developed the pseudo-satellite will be capable of taking information flying unmanned around 70,000 ft for
2-3 months. The system will have mother-ship carrying components and 4 autonomous unmanned aerial
vehicles known as CATS Warrior.

10. UAE’s ‘Hope’ Space Probe and _______’s ‘Tianwen-1’ Spacecraft entered into the Orbit of Mars in
February 2021.
1) USA
2) Japan
3) Taiwan
4) South Korea
5) China
Answer- 5) China
Explanation:
On February 10, 2021, Chinese Spacecraft ‘Tianwen-1’ entered the Mars Orbit. It became the World’s
second one in two days after United Arab Emirates’ ‘Hope’ Space Probe entered the Mars Orbit on February
9, 2021. The Chinese Spacecraft will probe for signs of ancient life on Mars. USA’s National Aeronautics and
Space Administration rover called ‘Perseverance’ is aiming for a landing on Mars on February 18, 2021.

11.Name the third Kalvari-class submarine based on ‘Scorpene Class’ delivered by Mazagon Dock
Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) to the Indian Navy at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
1) INS Karanj
2) INS Vagir
3) INS Khanderi
4) INS Vela
5) INS Kursura
Answer – 1) INS Karanj
Explanation:
On February 15, 2021, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) delivered the Third of Six Kalvari-class
submarines based on ‘Scorpene Class’ to the Indian Navy at Mumbai, Maharashtra. The submarine will be
commissioned into the Indian Navy in March, 2021 as ‘INS Karanj’.‘INS Karanj’ successfully completed its
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12. In February 2021, Labour Minister Santhosh Gangwar launched software application for 5 Pan-
India surveys conducted by Labour Bureau. Which is NOT one of the survey?
1) All-India Survey on migrant workers
2) All-India survey on employment generated by professionals
3) All-India Quarterly Establishment based Employment Survey
4) All-India Survey on Domestic Workers
5) All-India Survey on employment generated in the Fisheries Sector
Answer- 5) All-India Survey on employment generated in the Fisheries Sector
Explanation:
On 18th February 2021, Santosh Kumar Gangwar Minister of State (Independent Charge(IC)) of Labour and
Employment launched the software application for 5 Pan-India surveys which are being conducted by the
Labour Bureau. He also released the instruction manuals with questionnaires for these 5 surveys.
The 5 pan India surveys are,
i.All-India Survey on Domestic Workers (DW)
ii.All-India Survey on migrant workers
iii.All-India survey on employment generated by professionals
iv.All-India Survey on employment generated in the Transport Sector
v.All-India Quarterly Establishment based Employment Survey

13. Which organisation launched (in Feb’21) 60 Starlink satellites using a 2 stage rocket, Falcon 9
booster?
1) JAXA
2) Roscosmos
3) NASA
4) SpaceX
5) ISRO
Answer- 4) SpaceX
Explanation:
On February 15, 2021 SpaceX launched 60 Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, United States of America. The satellites were launched using
a two-stage rocket, otherwise known as the Falcon 9 booster. The rocket’s first stage did not land on
SpaceX’s drone ship ‘Of Course I Still Love You’ in the Atlantic Ocean as planned. In January 2021 SpaceX
Created New World Record by Launching 143 satellites in Single Launch by Falcon 9.

14. Which organisation recently (in Feb’21) launched a Space Station Supply Ship, named after
mathematician S.S. Katherine Johnson, to the International Space Station (ISS)?
1) ISRO
2) JAXA
3) SpaceX
4) NASA
5) Roscosmos
Answer- 4) NASA
Explanation:
On 20th February 2021, The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched the Space
Station Supply Ship, Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus capsule named after S.S. Katherine Johnson, to the
International Space Station (ISS). The numbers of S.S. Katherine Johnson, a Black NASA mathematician,

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featured in the 2016 movie “Hidden Figures”, contributed to the flight of John Glenn on 20th February 1962,
who became the first American to orbit the world.

15. Where was the DRDO Skill Development Centre (SDC) for Fire Safety Training located, that was
inaugurated by Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh (in Feb’21)?
1) Gujarat
2) Chandigarh
3) Odisha
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 4) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
In February 2021, Union Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated DRDO Skill Development
Centre (SDC) for Fire Safety Training at Pilkhuwa, Uttar Pradesh. It is a first-of-its-kind facility in India.
DRDO has also successfully conducted 2 launches of Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-
SRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha. It has a Strike Range of 40-50 kms. The
missile will be deployed in Indian Navy.

16. Who is the American Indian responsible for handling the Guidance, Navigation, and Controls
Operations (GN&C) of NASA’s ‘Perseverance rover’ to Mars?
1) Swati Mohan
2) Minal Rohit
3) Ritu Karidhal
4) Moumita Dutta
5) Shruthika Padhy
Answer- 1) Swati Mohan
Explanation:
On February 18, 2021, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Perseverance rover of
Mars 2020 mission successfully landed on the surface of Mars.
Notably, its Guidance, Navigation, and Controls Operations (GN&C) were handled by Indian-American Swati
Mohan.

17. Which country released its 1st Image of Mars from “Hope”, its space exploration mission?
1) Japan
2) Turkey
3) Saudi Arabia
4) Israel
5) UAE
Answer- 5) UAE
Explanation:
The United Arab Emirates published the first image from its Mars probe “Amal” or “Hope” which circling the
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SPORTS
1. Which team won the 12th Edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy in January 2021?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Punjab
3) Gujarat
4) Vadodara
5) Mumbai
Answer- 1) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
On January 31, 2021, Tamil Nadu Cricket Team defeated Baroda in the finals of the 2020-21 Syed Mushtaq
Ali T20 Competition held at Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad, Gujarat to win the trophy. The 12th Edition
of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy was held from January 10-31, 2021. The Tamil Nadu cricket team was led
by Dinesh Karthik.

2. What was the total medal count of India at the 1st Asian Online Shooting Championship, held in
January 2021?
1) 15
2) 10
3) 22
4) 24
5) 11
Answer- 5) 11
Explanation:
India’s 24-Member Indian Shooting Contingent topped the Medals Tally by bagging 11 Medals – 4 Gold, 2
Silver & 5 Bronze Medals at the First Asian Online Shooting Championship organized by Kuwait Shooting
Federation from January 29-30, 2021.
Winner Category
Saurabh Chaudhary Men’s 10m Air Pistol
Divyansh Singh Panwar Men’s 10m Air Rifle
Kynan Chenai Men’s Trap
Rajeshwari Kumari Women’s Trap

3. Which company became (in Feb’21) the global partner of International Cricket Council (ICC) for a
period of 3 years form 2021-2023?
1) OPPO
2) Star Sports
3) Coca-Cola
4) Dream11
5) BYJU’s
Answer- 5) BYJU’s
Explanation:
On 8th February 2021, The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced BYJU’s as its global partner from
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including the Men’s T20 World Cup in India, and the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in New Zealand.
BYJU’s became the official jersey partner of Indian Cricket team in August 2019.

4.Former Indian Cricketer Naman Ojha retires from all forms of Cricket.He belongs to which state?
1) Punjab
2) West Bengal
3) Karnataka
4) Gujarat
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer – 5) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
On 15th February 2021, Former Indian Wicketkeeper – Batsman Naman Ojha(37 years old) from Madhya
Pradesh(MP) announced his retirement from all forms of Cricket(international and BCCI/MPCA domestic
first-class cricket). He has represented India in all three formats and holds the record for the most
dismissals (351) by a wicketkeeper in Ranji Trophy.

5.Faf du Plessis who announces Retirement from Test Cricket.He is a former cricket captain of which
country?
1) Australia
2) England
3) New Zealand
4) South Africa
5) West Indies
Answer – 4) South Africa
Explanation:
On February 17, 2021, Former South African Captain & Batsman Francois ‘Faf’ du Plessis announced
Retirement from Test Cricket format of the game. He is the only South African Captain to lead his team to a
Test Series victory over Australia in both home (South Africa) & Away (Australia).

6. In February 2021, Fast bowler Dhammika Prasad announced retirement from International
Cricket. He represented which country?
1) India
2) Bangladesh
3) England
4) South Africa
5) Sri Lanka
Answer- 5) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
Sri Lankan Fast Bowler Dhammika Prasad announced his retirement from International Cricket at the age
of 37. He has represented Sri Lanka in 25 Tests, 24 One Day Internationals (ODIs) & 1 Twenty20
International (T20I).

7. Where is the 2nd Edition of Khelo India University Games (KIUG) – 2021 planned to be conducted?
1) Bangalore, Karnataka
2) Dispur, Assam
3) Leh, Ladakh

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4) Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
5) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Answer- 1) Bangalore, Karnataka
Explanation:
Karnataka is set to host the 2nd Edition of Khelo India University Games (KIUG) in 2021. The games will be
hosted in Jain University, Bengaluru and other venues in Karnataka in collaboration with Association of
Indian Universities (AIU). KIUG is the largest University level sports competition in India. The KIUG 2021
will see the addition of 2 new native sports namely ‘Yogasana’ & ‘Mallakhamb’ in the medal events.

8. Who won the 2021’s Australian Open Men’s Singles Trophy?

1) Daniil Medvedev
2) Novak Djokovic
3) Rafael Nadal
4) Dominic Thiem
5) Stefanos Tsitsipas
Answer- 2) Novak Djokovic
Explanation:
The 109th Edition of Australian Open (53rd in Open Era) took place from February 8-21, 2021 at the
Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia. Chronologically, it is the First Grand Slam event (out of 4) of each
Year in both the Men’s & Women’s Tour. It takes place on a Hard Court. Novak Djokovic (Serbia) defeated
Daniil Medvedev (Russia) to win the 2021 Australian Open Men’s Title (The Men’s Singles Trophy of
Australian Open is also known as Norman Brookes Challenge Cup). It is Djokovic’s 9th Australian Open
Title & overall 18th Grand Slam Title. Djokovic’s first Australian Open Title came in 2008.

9. Who won the 2021’s Australian Open Women’s Singles Trophy?

1) Ashleigh Barty
2) Simona Halep
3) Jennifer Brady
4) Sofia Kenin
5) Naomi Osaka
Answer- 5) Naomi Osaka
Explanation:
Naomi Osaka (Japan) defeated Jennifer Brady (USA) to win the 2021 Australian Open Women’s Title (The
Women’s Singles Trophy of Australian Open is also known as Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup). It is Naomi’s
2nd Australian Open Title & overall 4th Grand Slam Title. Naomi’s 1st Australian Open Title came in 2019.
With the victory, Naomi Osaka moved to 2nd Rank in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Rankings.
Rank 1 is held by Ashleigh Barty of Australia.

10. Who created history by becoming the 1st man to reach the Semi Final of a Grand Slam Singles
event since 2000?
1) Aslan Karatsev
2) Ariel Behar
3) Hubert Hurkacz
4) Stefanos Tsitsipas
5) Andrey Rublev
Answer- 1) Aslan Karatsev

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Explanation:
Russia’s Aslan Karatsev created history by becoming the 1st male qualifier to reach a Grand Slam Singles
Semi Finals (on Debut) in the Open Era (Since 2000). Aslan was also the lowest-ranked man at 114, to make
the Semi Final at a Grand Slam event since Goran Ivanisevic at Wimbledon in 2001 when ranked 125. He
was defeated in the Semi-Finals of Australian Open 2021 by Serbia’s Novak Djokovic.

11. Where was the 30th Youth International Boxing Tournament ‘Adriatic Pearl’ held?
1) Albania
2) Montenegro
3) Bulgaria
4) Croatia
5) Moldova
Answer- 2) Montenegro
Explanation:
Indian Boxing Contingent finished with 12 medals at the 30th Youth International Boxing Tournament
‘Adriatic Pearl’ held at Budva, Montenegro from February 16-22, 2021. Indian women’s team won 10
medals (5 Gold, 3 Silver & 2 Bronze) while Indian Men’s team bagged 2 Bronze medals.

12. What was Indian Boxing Contingent’s final ranking by medal tally at the 30th Youth
International Boxing Tournament ‘Adriatic Pearl’?
1) 12th
2) 6th
3) 9th
4) 3rd
5) 2nd
Answer- 5) 2nd
Explanation:
At the 30th Youth International Boxing Tournament ‘Adriatic Pearl’, Indian Boxing Contingent with 12
medals finished 2nd in the overall medals tally, while Uzbekistan took the 1st place & Ukraine finished 3rd
in the medals tally.
Winners Category Medal
Alfiya Pathan 81+ Kg Gold
Arundhati Choudhary 69 Kg Gold
N Babyrojisana Chanu 51 Kg Gold
Thokchom Sanamacha Chanu 75 Kg Gold
Vinka 60 Kg Gold

13. Who received the Best Woman Boxer of the Tournament Award at the 30th Youth International
Boxing Tournament ‘Adriatic Pearl’?
1) Vinka
2) Alfiya Pathan
3) Gitika
4) Lucky Rana
5) Thokchom Sanamacha Chanu
Answer- 1) Vinka

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Explanation:
Indian Boxing Contingent finished with 12 medals at the 30th Youth International Boxing Tournament
‘Adriatic Pearl’. Only Boxers who were under the age of 18 years took part in the tournament. Vinka (60 Kg)
who won the Gold Medal received the Best Woman Boxer of the Tournament Award.

14. International Cricketer Upul Tharanga recently (in Feb’21) announced retirement from
International cricket. Which country did he represent?
1) India
2) Bangladesh
3) Sri Lanka
4) Pakistan
5) West Indies
Answer- 3) Sri Lanka
Explanation:
Former Sri Lankan Limited Overs Captain (ODIs & T20Is) & Batsman Upul Tharanga announced retirement
from International cricket at the age of 36. He has represented Sri Lanka in 31 tests, 235 ODIs & 26 T20Is.
Tharanga captained the Sri Lankan Team occasionally during the years 2016-2017 in the Limited Overs
format.

15. Who partnered with Kamilla Radhikova to win the WTA 250 Doubles title at Phillip Island
Trophy Tennis Tournament?
1) Anna Blinkova
2) Sania Mirza
3) Karman Kaur Thandi
4) Ankita Raina
5) Riya Bhatia
Answer- 4) Ankita Raina
Explanation:
India’s Ankita Raina partnered with Russia’s Kamilla Radhikova to defeat the Russian pair of Anna Blinkova
& Anastasia Potapova in the final of Phillip Island Trophy Tennis Tournament at Melbourne, Australia to
win her maiden WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) 250 Doubles title. The win made Ankita India’s First
WTA Champion since Sania Mirza.

16. Recently (in Feb’21), Indian Cricketer Yusuf Pathan announced his retirement. Which is the
unique record held by him?
1) Fastest Test Century by an Indian
2) Maximum Sixes hit by a player in an IPL season
3) Fastest 50 by an Indian in Test Cricket
4) Fastest Century by an Indian in IPL
5) Maximum No of Golden Ducks by an Indian
Answer- 4) Fastest Century by an Indian in IPL
Explanation:
Former Indian Cricketer & All-Rounder Yusuf Pathan has announced retirement from all forms of Cricket at
the age of 38. He has represented India in 57 ODIs & 22 T20Is scoring 1046 runs & 46 wickets across the 2
formats. He holds the record for the fastest century (off 37 balls) by an Indian in IPL.

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BOOKS AND AUTHORS

1. Who authored the book, “Yearbook” a collection of true stories and essays?
1) Seth Rogen
2) Dwayne Johnson
3) Zac Efron
4) Jonah Hill
5) Tom Holland
Answer- 1) Seth Rogen
Explanation:
Seth Rogen, Hollywood Actor, comedian, and a writer authored his debut book titled “Yearbook” a collection
of true stories and essays of Seth Rogen. The hardcover and digital format of the book will be published by
Crown Publishing Group and the audio edition of the book will be released by Penguin Random House
Audio.

2. Who authored the book “Yes Man: The Untold Story of Rana Kapoor”?
1) Pavan C.Lall
2) Rana Kapoor
3) Niall Ferguson
4) Tamal Bandyopadhyay
5) Anil Lamba
Answer- 1) Pavan C.Lall
Explanation:
Pavan C.Lall’s new book titled “Yes Man: The Untold Story of Rana Kapoor” provides the details about the
rise and fall of one of the India’s promising bankers Rana Kapoor and it also questions the banking system,
its regulators and the business environment that led to the fall of YES Bank. The book features the birth of
YES Bank in 2004 and its rise as the 4th largest private bank in India, with approved permission to operate
in Singapore, London and Dubai.

3. Recently (in Feb 2021), the book “The Life at Play: A Memoir by Girish Karnad” was translated to
English. In which language the book was initially published?
1) Tamil
2) Marathi
3) Hindi
4) Telugu
5) Kannada
Answer- 5) Kannada
Explanation:
The English translation of the “The Life at Play: A Memoir by Girish Karnad” the Kannada book authored by
Girish Karnad is set to be released on the 83rd birth anniversary of Girish Karnad, on 19th May 2021 by
Fourth Estate, an imprint of HarperCollins Publisher. The Kannada book is translated into English by writer
and translator Srinath Perur and Girish Karnad. The kannada book was first published in 2011.

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4. Who authored the book, “The Little Book of Encouragement”?
1) Dalai Lama
2) Deepak Chopra
3) Arundhati Roy
4) Ruskin Bond
5) Jhumpa Lahiri
Answer- 1) Dalai Lama
Explanation:
His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama authored a new book titled “The Little Book of Encouragement”. The book
edited by Renuka Singh is published by Penguin Random House is set to be released. The book is a
compilation of Dalai Lama’s quotes and ideas to deal with the new realities of the post pandemic world
along with how to combat rising extremism, polarity and climate change and his views on Tibet.

5. Which was the book published by International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently (in Feb 2021),
that outlines the responsibilities to ensure safe & successful Olympic & Paralympic Games?
1) IOC Manual of Sports Injuries
2) Playbook
3) Olympic Media
4) The Olympic Games effect
5) Epidemiology of Injury in Olympic Sports
Answer- 2) Playbook
Explanation:
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that it has published the first “Playbook”, a resource
which outlines the "personal responsibilities key stakeholders must take" to play their role in ensuring safe
and successful Olympic and Paralympic Games.

6. Who authored the book “Whereabouts”?

1) Arundhati Roy
2) Kiran Desai
3) Jhumpa Lahiri
4) Anita Desai
5) R. K. Narayan
Answer- 3) Jhumpa Lahiri
Explanation:
Pulitzer Prize winner Jhumpa Lahiri is set to release her new novel titled “Whereabouts”. The book will be
released in April. The novel Whereabout was written in Italian and translated into English by Jhumpa
Lahiri. The book portrays the story of the life of a woman whose life transforms with the change in her
perspective. Interpreter Of Maladies, The Namesake, Unaccustomed Earth and The Lowland are the books
authored by Jhumpa Lahiri.

7. Who authored the book ‘1857 – The Sword of Mastaan’?

1) R. K. Narayan
2) Ruskin Bond
3) Jhumpa Lahiri
4) Vineet Bajpai
5) Kiran Desai

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Answer- 4) Vineet Bajpai
Explanation:
A new novel titled ‘1857 – The Sword of Mastaan’ has been authored by Vineet Bajpai. It is part two of the
Mastaan Trilogy. The first part of the trilogy, Mastaan – The Fallen Patriot of Delhi, was released in October
2019. His Harappa Trilogy, comprising Harappa – Curse of the Blood River, Pralay – The Great Deluge, and
Kashi – Secret of the Black Temple, was a national bestseller.

8. Who authored the book ‘Parliamentary Messenger in Rajasthan’?

1) K.N. Bhandari
2) M. Venkaiah Naidu
3) Dr Abhishek Singhvi
4) Chinmay Tumbe
5) Suman Dubey
Answer- 1) K.N. Bhandari
Explanation:
On February 5, 2021 M. Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President of India released a book titled ‘Parliamentary
Messenger in Rajasthan’. The book is authored by Dr K.N. Bhandari. The book focuses on the health and
education initiatives that were launched through the Members of Parliament Local Area
Development(MPLAD) Scheme on the recommendation of Dr Abhishek Singhvi in Rajasthan over 12 years
from 2006 to 2018.

9. Who authored the book, ‘Platform Scale: For A Post-Pandemic World’?

1) Geoffrey Parker
2) Sangeet Paul Choudary
3) Richard Kagan
4) Kishore Biyani
5) Nandan Nilekani
Answer- 2) Sangeet Paul Choudary
Explanation:
A book titled ‘Platform Scale: For A Post-Pandemic World’ has been authored by Sangeet Paul Choudary.
The first edition of ‘Platform Scale’ was published in 2015. It explains about the importance of inner
workings of platform business models and their ability to scale rapidly.

10. Who authored the book, ‘By Many a Happy Accident: Recollections of a Life’?
1) Venkaiah Naidu
2) Pratibha Patil
3) Ram Nath Kovind
4) L K Advani
5) Hamid Ansari
Answer- 5) Hamid Ansari
Explanation:
Former Vice President of India Mohammad Hamid Ansari has authored a book titled ‘By Many a Happy
Accident: Recollections of a Life’. It describes the unplanned happenings that took place in the life of M.
Hamid that changed his way from his deferred fancy for academia to professional diplomacy and then co-
opted in public life and became the Vice President of India for 2 consecutive terms.

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11. Who authored the book, “Beautiful Things”?
1) Joe Biden
2) Donald Trump
3) Hunter Biden
4) Barack Obama
5) Toni Morrison
Answer- 3) Hunter Biden
Explanation:
Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden has authored the memoir titled “Beautiful Things” which is set to
be released in April 2021. The book focuses on the life of Hunter Biden’s struggle with substance abuse. He
is a lawyer and former lobbyist who helped in the first impeachment of former President Donald Trump.

12. Who authored the book, ‘The Terrible, Horrible, Very Bad Good News’?
1) Meghna Pant
2) Meena Kandasamy
3) Anita Nair
4) Ira Trivedi
5) Anuja Chauhan
Answer- 1) Meghna Pant
Explanation:
Meghna Pant has authored a new book titled ‘The Terrible, Horrible, Very Bad Good News’. It will be
released in April 2021, and will shortly become a major motion picture under the title Badnam Ladoo. Her
debut novel, One & a Half Wife (Westland, 2012) won the national Muse India Young Writer Award (2014).

13. Who authored the book, “Turn Around India: 2020- Surmounting Past Legacy”?
1) Jual Oram
2) RP Gupta
3) Meghna Pant
4) Ira Trivedi
5) Dharmendra Pradhan
Answer- 2) RP Gupta
Explanation:
On 9th February 2021, Jual Oram, Member of Parliament and the chairman of the standing committee on
defence released the RP Gupta’s new book titled “Turn Around India: 2020- Surmounting Past Legacy” on
creating awareness among masses. RP Gupta, debut book “Turn Around India” was released by Narendra
Modi in April 2013.

14. Who authored the book, “Kamala’s way: An American Life”?

1) Dan Morain
2) Meena Harris
3) Tony West
4) Barack Obama
5) Kamala Harris
Answer- 1) Dan Morain

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Explanation:
Journalist and author Dan Morain has authored his new book titled “Kamala’s way: An American Life”, a
biography of Kamala Harris, the first woman vice president of the United States of America. The book is
about the journey of Kamala Harris, the daughter of two immigrants in California and the former California
Senator and Attorney General who became the first African American and Asian American vice president.

15. Which book received the National Book Award for 2019 in fiction category?
1) The Testaments
2) Trust Exercise: A Novel
3) Girl, Woman, Other
4) Mostly Dead Things
5) The Dutch House
Answer- 2) Trust Exercise: A Novel
Explanation:
“Trust Exercise: A Novel” authored by Susan Choi was the winner of the 70th annual National Book Award
2019 for fiction. The book provides an understanding about the capacities of adolescents and the power and
responsibilities of adults. The debut novel of Susan Choi “The Foregin Student” won the Asian American
Literary Award for fiction.

16. Who authored the book, “Mapping Love”?

1) Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari
2) Mira Nair
3) Zoya Akhtar
4) Anurag Kashyap
5) Farhan Akhtar
Answer- 1) Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari
Explanation:
Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, the 41-year-old Filmmaker is set to publish her debut fiction Novel titled “Mapping
Love” in May 2021. Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari won the best debut director Award in 2017 Filmfare for “Nil Battey
Sannata” and in 2018 she won the Best Director for “Bareilly Ki Barfi”.

17. Who authored the book, ‘Tipane Kashmirchi (Notes on Kashmir), untold stories’?
1) Arun Karmarkar
2) Ram Nath Kovind
3) Mehbooba Mufti
4) Manoj Sinha
5) Omar Abdullah
Answer- 1) Arun Karmarkar
Explanation:
On 14th February 2021, Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir released the book titled
‘Tipane Kashmirchi (Notes on Kashmir), untold stories’ authored by Arun Karmarkar. The book features the
researched facts about Jammu and Kashmir. Manoj Sinha, stated that the new industrial development
scheme of Rs. 28,400 has been introduced which will attract investment to J&K and it will also create
various opportunities to the youngsters.

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18.What is the name of book authored by Award Winning Author Irwin Allan Sealy ?
1) RAJA RAJA CHOLA : Samartya
2) AKBAR : The Great Mughal
3) ASOCA: A Sutra
4) Emergence of Empire: Mauryan India
5) Shivaji and His Times
Answer – 3) ASOCA: A Sutra
Explanation:
Award Winning Author Irwin Allan Sealy to pen a new book titled, ‘ASOCA: A Sutra’, a memoir of Ashoka
The Great. The book is to be published by Penguin Random House‘s Viking imprint and will be released in
July 2021.
Note: Penguin had published the 30th anniversary edition of his debut novel ‘The Trotter-Nama’.

19.Find the name of the book which authored by former Journalist Kavita Kane’.
1) Sarasvati’s Gift
2) Lakshmi’s Gift
3) Guru Dhakshnamoorthy’s Gift
4) Parvathi’s Gift
5) Brahma’s Gift
Answer – 1) Sarasvati’s Gift
Explanation:
Bestselling author and former Journalist Kavita Kane’s new novel titled “Sarasvati’s Gift” has been acquired
by the Penguin Random House India. The book is set to release in 2021.The book is the story of Sarasvati,
the goddess of Art, Music and Knowledge told in the perspective of nameless celestials, powerful gods and
mortals.The book will be published by Ebury Publishing and Vintage of Penguin Random House India. The
author describes Sarasvati, the goddess as stubborn, cerebral, eloquent, the original rebel who fights her
battles without weapons but with her wit and quick tongue.

20.Who written the book ‘Fractured Mosaic’ which is a sequel to his 5th literary work, titled:
Random Subterranean Mosaic: 2012 – 2018?
1) Kunal Basu
2) Sushmita Banerjee
3) Soumya Bhattacharya
4) Amit Chaudhuri
5) Sabarna Roy
Answer – 5) Sabarna Roy
Explanation:
Sabarna Roy unveiled his 7th literary work titled, ‘Fractured Mosaic’ on February 12, 2021 at Bengaluru,
Karnataka. It is published by Leadstart Publishing Pvt Ltd of Mumbai. The book was released on January
25, 2021 around the world.It is a sequel to his 5th literary work, titled: Random Subterranean Mosaic: 2012
– 2018 Time Frozen in Myriad Thoughts .

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21.Find the name of doctor who recently launched the e-book titled “COVID and Post-COVID
Recovery: DoctorVee’s 6-Point Plan”, a practical guide on Re-Engineering Health and Immunity in
Context of COVID.
1) Dr.Nupur Krishna
2) Dr. Vishakha Shivdasani
3) Dr.Shilpa verma
4) Dr.Krupa Parekh
5) Dr.Neha Ranglani
Answer - 2) Dr. Vishakha Shivdasani
Explanation:
On 16th February 2021, Dr. Vishakha Shivdasani launched the e-book titled “COVID and Post-COVID
Recovery: DoctorVee’s 6-Point Plan”, a practical guide on Re-Engineering Health and Immunity in Context of
COVID. The E-book published by HarperCollins Publishers India will be available on Amazon, Kindle and
other online sites. The book also provides tips on how to prepare the body to ensure the effectiveness of the
COVID-19 vaccine.

22. Who authored the book, “Indian Economy’s Greatest Crisis: Impact of Coronavirus and the Road
Ahead”?
1) Jayati Ghosh
2) Amartya Sen
3) Arun Kumar
4) Tirthankar Roy
5) Kaushik Basu
Answer- 3) Arun Kumar
Explanation:
Arun Kumar has authored a new book, ‘Indian Economy’s Greatest Crisis: Impact of Coronavirus and the
Road Ahead’. Arun Kumar is a veteran Indian economist. His popular books include:
• Indian Economy Since Independence: Persisting Colonial Disruption (2013)
• Understanding the Black Economy and Black Money in India: An Enquiry into Causes, Consequences
and Remedies (2017)
• Demonetization and the Black Economy (2017)
• The Ground Scorching Tax (2019)

23. Who authored the book, “Louiz Banks: A Symphony of Love”?

1) Ashis Ghatak
2) Louis Banks
3) Ustad Zakir Hussain
4) Zakir Hussain
5) Trilok Gurtu
Answer- 1) Ashis Ghatak
Explanation:
“Louiz Banks: A Symphony of Love”, authored by Ashis Ghatak is the biography of Louis Banks, the
Godfather of Indian Jazz. Ustad Zakir Hussain, the tabla maestro has written the foreword of this book. The
book of 15 chapters each named after a song by Banks provides a detailed narrative about the life incidents
and experiences of Louiz Banks.

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24. IAF Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria launched the book “The Epic Battle of Longewala”
authored by Air Marshal (retd) Bharat Kumar. When was the Battle of Longewala took place?
1) 1999
2) 1947
3) 1963
4) 1965
5) 1971
Answer- 5) 1971
Explanation:
On 18th February 2021, As a part of the celebration of the 50th Anniversary year of India’s victory over
Pakistan in 1971 war, Indian Air Force(IAF) Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria launched the book “The Epic
Battle of Longewala” authored by Air Marshal (retd) Bharat Kumar. The battle of Longewala took place in
December 1971 in Thar Desert, Rajasthan. The pakistan army planed an armoured thrust over India which
failed since they didn’t factor the half squadron at Jaisalmer, the air power of Indian Air force.

25. Who authored the book, “Star Struck: Confessions of a TV Executive”?

1) Peter Mukerjea
2) Sheen Bora
3) Uday Shankar
4) Rupert Murdoch
5) Sanjay Gupta
Answer- 1) Peter Mukerjea
Explanation:
Peter Mukerjea, the former CEO of Star India Network, has penned down his memoir titled “Star Struck:
Confessions of a TV Executive”. The book is a written confession of Peter Mukerjea, a well-known media
personality who is undertrial for the murder case of Sheen Bora. The book is a collection of Peter
Mukerjea’s experiences in Star India and his journey to becoming the CEO of Star India.

26. Who authored the book, “Maverick Messiah: A Political Biography of N.T. Rama Rao”?
1) Venkaiah Naidu
2) Krishnam Raju
3) Ramesh Kandula
4) N. Chandrababu Naidu
5) Jagan Mohan Reddy
Answer- 3) Ramesh Kandula
Explanation:
On February 18, 2021 Vice President (VP) M Venkaiah Naidu released a book titled, ‘Maverick Messiah: A
Political Biography of N.T. Rama Rao’. The non-fiction book is authored by senior journalist, Ramesh
Kandula. N.T. Rama Rao is an Indian actor, producer, director, film editor and politician who served as Chief
Minister of Andhra Pradesh (AP) for 7 years over three terms. He founded the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in
1982.

27. In February 2021, Home Minister Amit Shah released a book, “Rashtra Pratham – 82 varshon ki
Swarnim Gatha”. The book depicts the history of ________.
1) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
2) National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)

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3) Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
4) Border Security Force (BSF)
5) National Security Guard (NSG)
Answer- 1) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
Explanation:
On 19th February 2021, Amit Shah, Home Minister of India released a book titled “Rashtra Pratham – 82
varshon ki Swarnim Gatha” (Nation First – The Golden Story of 82 Years), which chronicles the history of
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) since its raising in 1939. The book was compiled by historian Dr
Bhuwan Kumar Jha of Delhi University. The book was released at the event organised for the first ever CRPF
Veteran Day, at the CRPF Shaurya Officers Institute, New Delhi.

28. Who authored the book, “Agriculture Acts 2020”?

1) Venkaiah Naidu
2) N. V. Ramana
3) Manmohan Singh
4) A.K. Rajan
5) Uday Lalit
Answer- 4) A.K. Rajan
Explanation:
On February 20, 2021, Dravidar Kazhagam president K. Veeramani released a book “Agriculture Acts 2020”
written by Justice A.K. Rajan, former judge of the Madras High Court. The book is about the three
controversial Central farm laws, which resulted in a months-long massive protest by farmers in New Delhi.
It has shown how the laws hit at the federal structure of India.

29. Who authored the book, “Leadership Lessons from 22 Yards”?

1) Srikanth Ram
2) Rajeev Shukla
3) Lalit Modi
4) Sourav Ganguly
5) Jay Shah
Answer- 1) Srikanth Ram
Explanation:
Corporate leader Srikanth Ram has authored a new book titled “Leadership Lessons from 22 Yards: An
interesting comparison of cricket and corporate stories for entrepreneurs and leaders to create high
performance teams and winning culture”. The book is about the journey of two brothers Sanju and Sandeep
who aspire to become entrepreneurs. The book features the stories from cricket infused with the
management lessons.

30. Who authored the book, “Runway to Skilled India”?

1) Vinay Sahasrabuddhe
2) Darlie O Koshy
3) Mahendra Nath Pandey
4) Pralhad Joshi
5) Praveen Kumar
Answer- 2) Darlie O Koshy

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Explanation:
At the India Craft Week 2021 (February 18-21) Dr Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, President Indian Council for
Cultural Relations has unveiled a new book titled, ‘Runway to Skilled India’ at Bikaner House, New Delhi.
The book is authored by Dr Darlie O Koshy, noted educationist and Director General and CEO at Apparel
Training & Design Centre(ATDC), under the aegis of Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC). The book is
a sequel to his earlier work “Indian Design Edge”.

31. Who authored the book, “They Found What/They Made What” that features stories of India’s
renowned scientist?
1) Madhav Bhandari
2) Prem Prakash
3) Shweta Taneja
4) Rajesh Nagulakonda
5) Roopa Chari
Answer- 3) Shweta Taneja
Explanation:
A Book Titled ‘They Found What/They Made What’ authored by Shweta Taneja is set to release on National
Science Day (i.e February 28). The book will educate children about discoveries and inventions of India’s
Brightest Scientists. The book will feature stories of India’s renowned scientist and also offers activities,
quizzes, experiments & tips to rekindle the interest of children in Science in an entertaining & exciting way.

32. Who authored the book, “Because India Comes First: Reflections on Nationalism, Identity and
Culture”?
1) Shashi Tharoor
2) Vikas Swarup
3) Ram Madhav
4) Subramanian Swamy
5) Ramachandra Guha
Answer- 3) Ram Madhav
Explanation:
On 22nd February 2021, Ram Madhav, an Indian Politician, author and the former National General
Secretary of BJP launched his new book titled “Because India Comes First: Reflections on Nationalism,
Identity and Culture” in Kolkata, West Bengal. The book examines the decisions of the BJP led government
in the past few years. The book calls out liberal fascism and deconstructs the understanding on terrorism in
India.

33. The picture book ‘The Lost Soul’ was authored by ____________.
1) Margaret Atwood
2) Anna Burns
3) Louise Glück
4) Olga Tokarczuk
5) Peter Handke
Answer- 4) Olga Tokarczuk
Explanation:
Polish Author and 2018 Nobel Prize winner (Literature) Olga Tokarczuk’s latest book ‘The Lost Soul’,
English translation of “Zgubiona dusza” is set to hit the bookstores. The book is translated by Antonia Lloyd-

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Jones and the illustrations were done by Joanna Concejo. This is the first time that Olga Tokarczuk’s prose
will be accompanied by illustrations in the form of a picture book. “The lost soul” was awarded a special
mention of the Bologna Ragazzi Award in 2018.

34. ‘Stories I Must Tell: The Journey of an Actor’ is the autobiography of _____________.
1) Kabir Bedi
2) Anil Kapoor
3) Naseeruddin Shah
4) Anupam Kher
5) Mohanlal
Answer- 1) Kabir Bedi
Explanation:
Veteran Indian Actor Kabir Bedi (75 years old) is set to release his autobiography titled ‘Stories I Must Tell:
The Journey of an Actor’ in April 2021. The memoir features the journey of a middle class boy from Delhi
who reached the heights of success in his acting career. He starred as James Bond’s Villain in the film
“Octopussy”.

35. Who authored the book, ‘#METOO’?

1) Karan Puri
2) Bijal Vachharajani
3) S Hussain Zaidi
4) Neena Rai
5) Ruskin Bond
Answer- 1) Karan Puri
Explanation:
Karan Puri launched his second book titled, ‘#METOO’. The book is a collection of 6 short stories. The book
highlights the strength of human beings who have lived through the trauma of sexual violence. Author’s 1st
fiction novel is ‘Shit Happens – A desi boy in America’.

36. Who authored the book, “The Last Light of Glory Days: Stories from Nagaland”?
1) Avinuo Kire
2) Ruskin Bond
3) Ralimongla
4) Avni Doshi
5) Karan Puri
Answer- 1) Avinuo Kire
Explanation:
On 11th February 2021, Dr. Avinuo Kire’s new book titled “The Last Light of Glory Days: Stories from
Nagaland” was released by Dr. Ralimongla, the principal of Kohima college in Kohima, Nagaland. She has
authored numerous books which includes, ‘The Power to Forgive and other stories’.

37. Who authored the book, “Bare Necessities: How to Live a Zero Waste Life”?
1) Viral Acharya
2) Sahar Mansoor
3) Urjit Patel
4) Amish Tripathi

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5) Priyamvad
Answer- 2) Sahar Mansoor
Explanation:
Sahar Mansoor, founder and CEO of Bare Necessities, a zero-waste social enterprise and Tim de Ridder,
sustainability consultant, have authored a new book titled “Bare Necessities: How to Live a Zero Waste
Life”, a one stop guide promoting a sustainable lifestyle in India.

38. Who authored the book, “India: A Scamster Born Every Minute”?
1) Madhuri Vijay
2) Anita Desai
3) Snigdha Poonam
4) Amruta Patil
5) Arundhati Roy
Answer- 3) Snigdha Poonam
Explanation:
Snigdha Poonam authors a new book titled ‘India: A Scamster Born Every Minute’. Her debut book
‘Dreamers: How Young Indians Are Changing the World’ released in 2018 won the 2018’s ‘Crossword Book
Award’ for non-fiction.

39. Who authored the book, “Bride of the Forest: The Untold Story of Yayati’s Daughter”?
1) Meena Kandasamy
2) Manju Kapur
3) Shashi Deshpande
4) Madhavi S Mahadevan
5) Shobhaa De
Answer- 4) Madhavi S Mahadevan
Explanation:
Madhavi S Mahadevan has authored her latest and 2nd Novel titled ‘Bride of the Forest: The Untold Story of
Yayati’s Daughter’, a story about the sacrifice and nobility of Drishadvati, a little known character from
mythology. The book features the stories of the little known women in the epis who suffered various
systemic atrocities of that period.

40. Who authored the book, “Unfinished: A Memoir”?

1) Deepika Padukone
2) Anil Kapoor
3) Naseeruddin Shah
4) Priyanka Chopra
5) Aishwarya Rai
Answer- 4) Priyanka Chopra
Explanation:
Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who featured in various Hollywood and Bollywood projects, has released
her memoir (Authored by Priyanka Chopra) titled “Unfinished: A Memoir”. The book features Priyanka
Chopra’s childhood in India, her teenage years in the United States where she faced bouts of racism. The
book also features her 2-decade career as actor and producer to her work as UNICEF Goodwill ambassador
to marrying Nick Jonas.

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41. Who authored the book, “The Presidential Years: 2012-2017”?
1) Ahmed Patel
2) Pranab Mukherjee
3) Venkaiah Naidu
4) A K Antony
5) Hamid Ansari
Answer- 2) Pranab Mukherjee
Explanation:
Late Former President of India Pranab Mukherjee’s memoir (Authored by Pranab Mukherjee) titled ‘The
Presidential Years: 2012-2017’ has been released in January 2021. The book gives an account of how
Pranab Mukherjee reshaped the functioning of Rashtrapati Bhavan. During his presidency, he worked with
2 Prime Ministers(PMs), Dr Manmohan Singh and Narendra Modi.

OBITUARY
1. In which field did late Paul Jozef Crutzen receive Nobel Prize?
1) Physics
2) Physiology
3) Chemistry
4) Literature
5) Peace
Answer- 3) Chemistry
Explanation:
On 28th January 2021, Nobel Prize winning atmospheric chemist Paul Jozef Crutzen passed away at the age
of 87. He was born in Amsterdam in 1933. He made Key studies on degradation of Ozone layer by
pollutants, which served as a base to 1987’s Montreal Protocol. He Popularised the term “Anthropocene” in
2000 to define the current geological era in which human activity is influencing the planet.

2. Recently (in Feb 2021), Canadian Actor Christopher Plummer, he is the oldest person to receive
Oscar award for his performance in ____________.
1) Beginners
2) The Sound of Music
3) Up
4) Madeline
5) The Moneychangers
Answer- 1) Beginners
Explanation:
On 5th February 2021, the legendary Canadian Actor Christopher Plummer, the star of “The Sound of
Music” and the oldest person to win the Oscar Award passed away at the age of 91 at his residence in
Connecticut, United States of America. At the 84th Academy Awards, Plummer won the Oscar for his
performance in the film “Beginners” (2011).

3. Recently (in Feb 2021), American sports champion Marion Anthony Trabert passed away. In
which sport did he represent America?
1) Football
2) Basketball

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3) Tennis
4) Volleyball
5) Baseball
Answer- 3) Tennis
Explanation:
On 3rd February 2021, legendary American tennis champion Marion Anthony Trabert (Tony Trabert) who
was a 5-time Grand Slam singles champion passed away at the age of 90 in his residence in Ponte Vedra
Beach, Florida. He won 3 grand slams singles in 1955 US Open and French Open and Wimbledon. He was
inducted in the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1970.

4. In Feb’21, Bruce Taylor, the only cricketer to score a century and take a five-wicket haul in a Test
match debut passed away. Which country did he represent?
1) South Africa
2) England
3) Australia
4) West Indies
5) New Zealand
Answer- 5) New Zealand
Explanation:
On 6th February 2021, Former New Zealand Cricketer Bruce Taylor passed away at the age of 77 in Lower
Hutt, New Zealand. He was born on 12th July 1943 in Timaru, New Zealand. He was described as “Force of
Nature” by the New Zealand Cricket Team. He is the only cricketer to score a century and take a five-wicket
haul on debut in a Test match.

5. Akhtar Ali, Arjuna Award winning Indian Legend passed away in Feb’21. In which sport did he
represent India?
1) Football
2) Hockey
3) Tennis
4) Cricket
5) Badminton
Answer- 3) Tennis
Explanation:
On 7th February 2021, Indian Tennis Legend, Akhtar Ali, the former Davis Cup Coach, passed away at the
age of 81 in Kolkata, West Bengal. He has supported the career development of the legendary Leander Paes.
He received the Arjuna Award in Lawn tennis for his lifetime contribution to tennis in 2000.

6. Cricketer Ezra Moseley, passed away in February 2021. Which International Women’s Team did
he coach?
1) Australia
2) West Indies
3) England
4) New Zealand
5) South Africa
Answer- 2) West Indies

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Explanation:
On 6th February 2021, the former West Indies cricketer and fast bowler, Ezra Moseley, the current coach of
the Barbados Women’s team passed away at the age of 63 in Barbados after a road accident. He was the
assistant coach of the West Indies Women’s team which won the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in India in
2016.

7. Olympic gold medal winning American, Leon Spinks, passed away in February 2021. In which
sport did he represent America?
1) Tennis
2) Curling
3) Boxing
4) Fencing
5) Ski jumping
Answer- 3) Boxing
Explanation:
On 5th February 2021, American professional boxer, Leon Spinks, Former heavyweight champion who won
the Gold Medal at 1976 Olympics passed away at the age of 67 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In his 8th
professional fight he won the heavyweight championship against Muhmmad Ali in 1978.

8. Recently in February 2021, Veteran Indian __________ Rajiv Kapoor passed away at the age of 58.
1) Musician
2) Dancer
3) Artist
4) Cricketer
5) Actor
Answer- 5) Actor
Explanation:
On 9th February 2021, Bollywood Actor, Director and film producer Rajiv Kapoor passed away at the age of
58 in Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra. He was the son of veteran filmmaker Raj Kapoor and brother of Rishi
Kapoor and Randhir Kapoor. He was born on 25th August 1962 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Rajiv Kapoor is
also known as “Chimpu”.

9. Recently (in Feb’21), Padma Shri Bansi Kaul passed away. He received Padma Shri for his
contribution in __________.
1) Sports
2) Art
3) Science & Engineering
4) Public Affairs
5) Medicine
Answer- 2) Art
Explanation:
On 6th February 2021, Padma Shri Bansi Kaul, theatre director and the founder of Rang Vidushak passed
away at the age of 71 at his residence in Delhi. He received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1995. He
received the Padma Shri, India’s 4th highest civilian award in 2014 for Art.

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10. Carlos Menem, former President of ___________ passed away in February 2021.
1) Argentina
2) Chile
3) Peru
4) Uruguay
5) Venezuela
Answer- 1) Argentina
Explanation:
On 14th February 2020, the former president of Argentina Carlos Menem, passed away at the age of 90 in
Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was born in 1930 in Anillaco, Argentina. With the Peronist coalition “Front of
All” Carlos was re-elected as the senator for a term which ends in 2023.

11.Mandagadde Rama Jois, the former governor of Bihar and Jharkhand passed away at the age of
89 in Bengaluru, Karnataka.Who was he?
1) Actor
2) Chief Justice
3) Cricket Player
4) Journalist
5) Freedom fighter
Answer – 2) Chief Justice
Explanation:
On 16th February 2021, Justice Mandagadde Rama Jois, the former governor of Bihar and Jharkhand passed
away at the age of 89 in Bengaluru, Karnataka. He was born on 27th July 1931 at Shimoga, Karnataka.M
Rama Jois served as the Chief Justice of Punjab & Haryana High Court.

12. In February 2021, Veteran Congress leader, Captain Satish Sharma passed away. He was India’s
__________ from 1993 to 1996.
1) Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
2) Minister of Corporate Affairs
3) Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs
4) Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas
5) Minister of External Affairs
Answer- 4) Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Explanation:
On 17th February 2021, Captain Satish Sharma, Veteran congress leader and the former Member of
Parliament, passed away at the age of 73 in Goa. He served as the Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural
Gas from 1993 to 1996 under the premiership of Narasimha Rao. He represented Amethi in 1991 in Lok
Sabha, following the death of Rajiv Gandhi.

13. India’s renowned _______, Padma Shri Vishnu Narayanan Namboothiri passed away recently in
February 2021.
1) Mathematician
2) Poet
3) Physician
4) Astrologer
5) Martial Artist

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Answer- 2) Poet
Explanation:
On 25th February 2021, Renowned Malayalam Poet, priest and academician Padma Shri Vishnu Narayanan
Namboothiri passed away at the age of 81 in his residence in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He was
honoured with Padma Shri for Literature and education in 2014.

14. Former PM Sir Michael Somare, popularly known as ‘Father of Nation’ passed away recently in
February 2021. Which country does he belong to?
1) Fiji
2) New Zealand
3) Papua New Guinea
4) Seychelles
5) Philippines
Answer- 3) Papua New Guinea
Explanation:
On 26th February 2021, the first Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea(PNG), Sir Michael Somare passed
away at the age of 84 in Port Moresby, PNG, after being diagnosed with a late-stage pancreatic cancer. He is
popularly known as the “Father of the nation(PNG)” and he is also referred to as the Chief by the people of
PNG.

IMPORTANT DAYS
1. What was the theme of 2021’s World Leprosy Day?
1) Ending discrimination, stigma and prejudice
2) Beat Leprosy, End Stigma and Advocate for Mental Well-Being
3) To live is to help to live
4) Zero Disabilities in Girls and Boys
5) Leprosy isn't what you think
Answer- 2) Beat Leprosy, End Stigma and Advocate for Mental Well-Being
Explanation:
World Leprosy Day is annually observed across the globe on the last Sunday of January to create awareness
about leprosy, also known as Hansen’s Disease. The theme of the 2021 World Leprosy day is “Beat Leprosy,
End Stigma and Advocate for Mental Well-Being”. Annually, India celebrates the World Leprosy day on 30th
January, the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by
Mycobacterium leprae. Leprosy is curable with a combination of drugs known as MDT.

2. When was the Indian Coast Guard Day observed annually?

1) 29th January 2021
2) 2nd February 2021
3) 30th January 2021
4) 1st February 2021
5) 31st January 2021
Answer- 4) 1st February 2021
Explanation:
Indian Coast Guard Day is annually observed across India on 1st February which marks the Raising day of
the Indian Coast Guard. 1st February 2021 marks the 45th Raising day of the Indian Coast Guard, Operating

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under the Defence Ministry. ICG was the first force to deploy women officers in operational roles on board
ships.

3. When was the World Wetlands Day annually observed?

1) 31st January
2) 30th January
3) 2nd February
4) 4th February
5) 3rd February
Answer- 3) 2nd February
Explanation:
World Wetlands Day is annually observed across the globe on 2nd February to create awareness about the
importance of wetlands and their roles towards humans and the planet. 2nd February 2021 marks the 25th
World Wetlands Day. The theme of World Wetlands Day 2021 is “Wetlands and Water”. The day marks the
adoption of the Conservation of Wetlands on 2nd February 1971 in Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores of
Caspian Sea.

4. When is World Cancer Day annually observed?

1) 28th January
2) 4th February
3) 1st February
4) January Last Sunday
5) February First Sunday
Answer- 2) 4th February
Explanation:
World Cancer Day is annually observed across the globe on 4th February to create awareness and educate
the general public about the stigma around cancer and to reduce the preventable deaths. The World Cancer
Day is a global uniting initiative led by the Union of International Cancer Control (UICC). The theme of the
World Cancer Day for 2019 to 2021 is “I Am and I Will”. The theme of World Cancer Day 2021 is “I Am and I
Will: “Together, all our actions matter”.

5. When was the UN’s 1st ever International Day of Human Fraternity observed across the globe?
1) 7th February 2021
2) 8th February 2021
3) 4th February 2021
4) 3rd February 2021
5) 5th February 2021
Answer- 3) 4th February 2021
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s observed the first ever International Day of Human Fraternity across the globe on
4th February 2021 to raise awareness about different cultures and religions or beliefs and to promote
cultural and religious tolerance, understanding. The theme of the International Day of Human Fraternity
2021 is “A Pathway to the Future”. Highlights the principles and values noted in the document titled
“Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together”.

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6. When is UN’s International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation observed
annually?
1) 7th February
2) 8th February
3) 4th February
4) 3rd February
5) 6th February
Answer- 5) 6th February
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is annually
observed across the globe on 6th February to heighten the efforts towards eliminating the process of
Female Genital Mutilation(FGM). The theme of International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital
Mutilation 2021: “No Time for Global Inaction, Unite, Fund, and Act to End Female Genital Mutilation”.

7. When is United Nations(UN)’s World Pulses Day celebrated annually?

1) 1st February
2) 8th February
3) 10th February
4) 11th February
5) 9th February
Answer- 3) 10th February
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s World Pulses Day is annually observed across the globe on 10th February to
celebrate the contribution of the pulses to the sustainable food system, healthy growth and environmental
benefits. The First World Pulses Day was celebrated on 10th February 2019. This year, World Pulses Day is
virtual organized on 10th February 2021 under the theme #LovePulses for a healthy diet and planet.

8. When was biannual event of the National Deworming Day (NDD) celebrated in February 2021?
1) 12th February
2) 8th February
3) 6th February
4) 11th February
5) 10th February
Answer- 5) 10th February
Explanation:
National Deworming Day (NDD) is a biannual event celebrated across India to create awareness about
worm infection and to eradicate the intestinal worms which is also known as soil Transmitted
Helminths(STH) in children aged 1 to 19. National Deworming Day is annually conducted on 10th February
with a mop-up day on 15th February. This programme is implemented through the platforms of schools and
anganwadis. As a part of the Mass Drug Administration (MDA) programme across the globe the
‘Albendazole tablet’.

9. When was UN’s ‘International Day of Women and Girls in Science’ annually observed?
1) 12th February
2) 9th February
3) 5th February

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4) 6th February
5) 11th February
Answer- 5) 11th February
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science is annually observed across the
world on 11th February to recognize the critical role women and girls play in science and technology
communities. The theme of 2021 event is “Women Scientists at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19”.
The day aims to address the gender gap in the field of science, technology, engineering and
mathematics(STEM) at all levels across the globe.

10. Marking the birth anniversary of ____________, every year February 11th is celebrated as the World
Unani Day.
1) Ibn-e- Sina
2) Hakim Ajmal Khan
3) Agathiyar
4) Charaka
5) Samuel Hahnemann
Answer- 2) Hakim Ajmal Khan
Explanation:
World Unani Day is annually observed across the globe on 11th February to create and spread awareness
about health care delivery through the Unani system of medicine. The day marks the birth anniversary of
Hakim Ajmal Khan, a great Unani scholar and social reformer. The National Conference on Unani Medicine
was held at New Delhi, under the theme “Unani Medicine: Opportunities and Challenges in times of COVID-
19”. The first Unani day was celebrated in 2017 at Central Research Institute of Unani Medicine (CRIUM),
Hyderabad.

11. When is India’s National Productivity Day celebrated annually?

1) 13th February
2) 6th February
3) 9th February
4) 12th February
5) 10th February
Answer- 4) 12th February
Explanation:
The National Productivity Day is annually observed across India on 12th February to create awareness
about productivity, that maximum output with optimum utilization of resources can be planned and
achieved. The day is organised by the National Productivity Council(NPC). NPC is a constituent of Tokyo
based Asian productivity organisation(APO), an Inter-Governmental Body. Indian is the founding member
of APO.

12. When was the World Radio Day annually celebrated?

1) 14th February
2) 13th February
3) 12th February
4) 11th February
5) 10th February

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Answer- 2) 13th February
Explanation:
The United Nations World Radio Day (WRD) is annually observed across the globe on 13th February to
celebrate radio as a part of the history of humanity. 2021 marks the 10th edition of World Radio Day(WRD)
and more than 110 year of radio. The theme of the world radio day 2021 is “New World, New Radio”. The
UNESCO marks World Radio Day 2021 with 3 sub themes - Evolution, Innovation, Connection. It is aimed at
raising public awareness about the importance of Radio & encourage decision makers to use it to provide
access to information.

13. In India, National Women’s Day is annually celebrated on 13th February. It is Celebrated to mark
the birth anniversary of which freedom fighter?
1) Annie Besant
2) Sarojini Naidu
3) Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
4) Rani Lakshmi Bai
5) Madam Bhikaji Cama
Answer- 2) Sarojini Naidu
Explanation:
National Women’s Day is annually celebrated across India on 13th February to honour Sarojini Naidu, the
“nightingale of India”, on her birth anniversary. The National Women’s day is celebrated to recognise the
social, cultural, political and economic achievements of Women. 13th February 2021 marks the 142nd birth
anniversary of Sarojini Naidu. She was one of the 15 women in the Constituent Assembly and she was the
first woman to become the president of INC and the first female governor of India.

14. What was the theme of 2021’s International Epilepsy Day?

1) Epilepsy is more than seizures
2) Friendship and Inclusion
3) Putting Epilepsy in the Picture
4) Small Actions for Big Change
5) This is Me
Answer- 1) Epilepsy is more than seizures
Explanation:
The International Epilepsy Day is annually observed across the globe on the second Monday of February.
The day aims to create awareness about epilepsy and its treatment and the need to bring the treatment to
all who need it. The International Epilepsy Day is a joint initiative of the International Bureau for Epilepsy
(IBE) and the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE). The theme of the International Epilepsy Day
2021 is “Epilepsy is more than seizures”. More than 50 million people across the globe have epilepsy,
making it one of the most common neurological diseases across the globe.

15. What is the theme of 2021’s Safer Internet Day?

1) Play your part for a better internet
2) Together for a better internet
3) Be the change: Unite for a better internet
4) Online rights and responsibilities
5) Create, Connect and Share Respect: A better internet starts with you
Answer- 2) Together for a better internet

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Explanation:
The Safer Internet Day is annually observed across the globe on the 2nd day of the 2nd week (i.e. 2nd
Tuesday) of February to create awareness about the emerging new online issues and current issues like
cyberbullying to social networking to digital identity, The Safer Internet Day 2021 observed on 9th
February 2021 marks the 18th edition of Safer Internet Day. The theme of the 2021 Safer Internet Day is
“Together for a better internet”. The first Safer Internet day was observed on 6th February 2004.

16.When was the International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) observed and 2021 marks the 20th
Commemoration of the International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD)?
1) February 11
2) February 12
3) February 13
4) February 14
5) February 15
Answer – 5) February 15
Explanation:
Each Year, the International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) is observed on February 15. The day aims to
raise awareness about childhood cancer, express support for children & adolescents with cancer, the
survivors and their families.The year 2021 marks the 20th Commemoration of the International Childhood
Cancer Day (ICCD) since it was created in 2002 by Childhood Cancer International (CCI).

17. When is the UN’s World Day of Social Justice observed annually?
1) 19th February
2) 15th February
3) 21st February
4) 17th February
5) 20th February
Answer- 5) 20th February
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s World Day of Social Justice is annually observed across the globe on 20th
February to promote and ensure Social justice in letter and spirit in the world where the social inequality
persists. The day recognises that social development can be ensured in the absence of Social Justice. The
theme of the 2021 World Day of Social Justice is “A Call for Social Justice in the Digital Economy” which
highlights the basic rights of the workers who have shifted to the digital platform and whose lives were
affected by the lack of digital infrastructure.

18. When is the UN’s International Mother Language Day observed annually?
1) 18th February
2) 15th February
3) 21st February
4) 24th February
5) 25th February
Answer- 3) 21st February
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s International Mother Language Day is annually observed across the globe on 21st
February to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. The day recognizes the

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importance of the languages and multilingualism towards advance inclusion and Sustainable Development
Goals(SDG). The UNESCO observed the 1st International Mother Language day on 21st February 2000. The
theme of the 2021 International Mother Language Day is “Fostering multilingualism for inclusion in
education and society”.

19. What is the theme of 2021’s World Thinking Day, that is annually celebrated on 22nd February
by the girl scouts and girl guides across the globe?
1) IMPACT
2) Connect
3) Leadership
4) Peacebuilding
5) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Answer- 4) Peacebuilding
Explanation:
22nd February of every year is observed as World Thinking Day by the girl scouts and girl guides in 150
countries across the globe. The day offers an opportunity for the girl scouting and girl guiding communities
to think about others and focus on a wider issue that impacts the others within the guiding and scouting
movements. The theme of the World Thinking Day 2021 is “Peacebuilding”.

20. Annually, World Pangolin Day is observed on 3rd Saturday of February to create awareness
against Pangolin Trafficking. Pangolin are __________.
1) Vultures
2) Flying squirrels
3) Star Tortoise
4) Anteaters
5) Wild Goose
Answer- 4) Anteaters
Explanation:
World Pangolin Day is annually observed across the globe on the 3rd Saturday of February to raise
awareness about the Pangolins, a unique mammal and the difficulties they face. Pangolin are “Anteaters”.
Pangolins are the most trafficked and poached mammal in the world. Pangolins are listed under the
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.

21. When was the World NGO day annually observed?

1) 28th February
2) 25th February
3) 23rd February
4) 27th February
5) 24th February
Answer- 4) 27th February
Explanation:
World NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) day is annually observed across the globe on 27th February
to create awareness about the importance of social work and to recognise and honour the contributions of
the Social workers, NGO founders, employees, volunteers, members and supporters who are working
towards the betterment of the society. The first World NGO day was observed on 27th February 2014. The

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term Non-Governmental Organisation was created in Article 71 of the Charter of the United Nations in
1945.

ENVIRONMENT
1. Where was a new species of gecko, “Cyrtodactylus arunachalensis” discovered by researchers?
1) Arunachal Pradesh
2) Uttarakhand
3) Assam
4) Kerala
5) Andaman & Nicobar
Answer- 1) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
A team of researchers from 5 institutes discovered a new species of gecko in Arunachal Pradesh. The
species is named “Cyrtodactylus arunachalensis” after Arunachal Pradesh, the state in which it was
discovered. The paper on the newly discovered Gecko was published in “Evolutionary Systematics”, an
international peer reviewed journal. This is the 4th new reptile species discovered by the team during their
expedition in Arunachal Pradesh from June to August 2019.

2.A new species “Brookesia nana”: Earth’s smallest known reptile was discovered in northern
Madagascar and is also known as________________.
1) nano chameleons
2) nano lizards
3) nano snake
4) nano turtles
5) nano crocodiles
Answer – 1) nano chameleons
Explanation:
Scientists from Germany and Madagascar have discovered a new species of Chameleon “Brookesia nana” in
the montane rainforest in northern Madagascar.. This is the Earth’s smallest known reptile. Brookesia nana
belongs to the genus Brookesia. The male species measures 21.6 mm and the female measures 28.9
mm.The world’s longest reptile reticulated python (6.25 meter) is as long as 289 brookesia nanas and
Sphaerodactylus ariasae, the smallest species of lizards is 20 to 25% longer than brookesia nana. The
discovery of Brookesia nana is published in the Journal Scientific Reports.

3. Where was the new species of Alpine plant “Cremanthodium indicum”, a critically endangered
species, recently (in Feb’21) discovered?
1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Assam
3) Andaman & Nicobar
4) Kerala
5) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer- 5) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
A group of scientists from 3 institutes across India discovered a new species of Alpine plant in Tawang
district of Arunachal Pradesh. The new species of Himalayan Sunflower family has been named

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“Cremanthodium indicum”. The discovery of the species was published in ‘Biodiversitas: Journal of
Biological Diversity’. According to the IUCN guidelines, this species has been assessed as critically
endangered.

4. Where did Geological Survey of India (GSI) recently (in Feb’21) found the fossils of Earth’s ‘oldest
animal’, Dickinsonia?
1) Auditorium Cave
2) Edakkal Caves
3) Pattadakal
4) Ajanta Caves
5) Chovvanur Burial Cave
Answer- 1) Auditorium Cave
Explanation:
Two experts from the Geological Survey of India (GSI) found three fossils of a Dickinsonia, the Earth’s
‘oldest animal’, dating back 570 million years in the roof of Auditorium Cave at Bhimbetka Rock Shelters,
Madhya Pradesh. It is India’s 1st fossil of Dickinsonia. The cave is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for
Paleolithic and Mesolithic cave art.

APP and WEB PORTAL

1. Which organisation recently (in Jan 2021), set up an ‘Innovation Sandbox’ web portal?
1) National Stock Exchange (NSE)
2) Life Insurance Corporation (LIC)
3) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
4) Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
5) NITI Aayog
Answer- 4) Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
Explanation:
BSE (formerly Bombay Stock Exchange) has set up an ‘Innovation Sandbox’ web portal, a workflow based
platform. It is a testing environment that enables FinTech firms and individuals to do offline testing of their
applications. The innovation sandbox is set up as per the guidelines of Securities and Exchange Board of
India (SEBI). The applicants can access the APIs, test data of stock exchanges, depositories and Qualified
Registrar and Share Transfer Agents (QRTAs) etc. through this portal.

2. Which was the Mobile app, that was launched during the 2nd CCTNS Hackathon and Cyber
Challenge 2020-21?
1) Pol-App
2) Cyware Social
3) Locate Nearest Police Station
4) e-Security
5) m-PoliceLocator
Answer- 3) Locate Nearest Police Station
Explanation:
On 3rd February 2021, the 2nd Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) Hackathon and
Cyber Challenge 2020-21 of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) was inaugurated in New Delhi.

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During the inauguration of the 2nd CCTNS Hackathon and Cyber Challenge 2020-21 the mobile application
“Locate Nearest Police Station” was launched. This will improve the accessibility of the Police to the citizens.

3. Recently (in Feb 2021), a ‘Unified Portal of Gobardhan’ was launched to promote GOBAR-DHAN
scheme. What is the aim behind GOBAR-DHAN scheme?
1) Manage Cattle Waste
2) Increase Farmers’ Income
3) Manage Biodegradable Waste
4) Only 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
On February 3, 2021 Union Ministers jointly launched a ‘Unified Portal of Gobardhan’ to promote
‘Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan’ (GOBAR-DHAN) scheme, an initiative that aims to manage
cattle and biodegradable waste and also help enhance farmers’ income. The portal also helps to track real
time progress of the scheme. Implements two flagship programme of Indian government – Jal Jeevan
Mission (JJM) and SBMG Phase II.

4. Which state’s State Election Commission recently (in Feb 2021), launched the ‘e-Watch’ app to
receive complaints on poll irregularities in Gram Panchayat Elections?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Rajasthan
3) Gujarat
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh State Election Commissioner N. Ramesh Kumar launched the ‘e-Watch’ app to receive
complaints related to poll related irregularities. This launch comes ahead to the Gram Panchayat Elections
of Andhra Pradesh state, that is planned to be held on February 21, 2021. A Call center was also set up in
the state to address the Gram Panchayat polls related complaints.

5. What is the utility of Indian Government’s recently (in Feb 2021), launched web portal “MCA21
Version 3.0”?
1) Submitting Documents to District Courts
2) Household Solar Electricity Generation
3) Avail Central Government Services
4) Avail Geothermal Services
5) Submit Compliance Documents by Companies
Answer- 5) Submit Compliance Documents by Companies
Explanation:
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is set to launch the portal ‘MCA21 Version 3.0’ during the Fiscal
Year 2021-22. The portal will be the 1st Mission Mode e-Governance project of Government of India (GoI).
MCA21 portal is used by companies for submitting various documents as part of compliance requirements
under the company law. It is set to be driven by Data Analytics and will have additional modules for e-
Adjudication, e-Consultation and Compliance Management. The portal will be equipped with Micro-services

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architecture for advanced analytics & emerging digital technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) &
Machine Language (ML).

6. Which state became the 1st in India to launch “e-Cabinet” app making the cabinet proceedings
paperless?
1) Kerala
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Maharashtra
5) Assam
Answer- 2) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
On 5th February 2021, Jai Ram Thakur, Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh inaugurated the first e-cabinet
at Shimla. The state became the first to implement e-cabinet and make the end-to-end processing of
cabinets paperless. This is the first of its kind electronic platform in India. Features – Environment Friendly,
Efficient Processing, Time Saving, Beforehand Access to Ministers, Refined Decision Making, Better Record
Keeping and Access, OTP Based Signing of Documents & Ensuring of Implementation.

7. Which state govt. launched the ‘LoumiConnect App’, enabling farmers’ to produce organic
products with inputs from Horticulture and Agriculture experts?
1) Assam
2) Manipur
3) Gujarat
4) Sikkim
5) Karnataka
Answer- 2) Manipur
Explanation:
On February 7, 2021 Manipur CM N. Biren Singh launched a new range of packaged organic products and
LoumiConnect App under Manipur Organic Mission Agency (MOMA) & Mission Organic Value Chain
Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER). LoumiConnect App helps to connect farmers with
Horticulture and Agriculture experts. It also empowers the farmers of the state to produce organic
products. He also released an Illustrative guide booklet on organic farming and MOVCDNER.

8. Which Ministry has launched (in Feb’21), an Investment Corner under Project Development Cell
(PDC) in its official website to enhance its investment friendly ecosystem?
1) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
2) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
3) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
4) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
5) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare
Answer- 4) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Explanation:
On February 9, 2021, Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel launched
Investment Corner under Project Development Cell (PDC) on the upgraded website of the Ministry of
Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG). The Investment corner will help MoPNG in implementation of Union
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investment friendly ecosystem. It will also help in coordination of issues along with the responsible
agencies of Government of India and State Governments.

9. Which state govt. (in Feb’21), launched a web portal on ‘Digital Workforce Management System’
under its Knowledge Mission?
1) Karnataka
2) Assam
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Maharashtra
5) Kerala
Answer- 5) Kerala
Explanation:
On February 9, 2021, Kerala Chief Minister (CM) Pinarayi Vijayan launched the ‘Kerala Knowledge Mission’
at Thiruvananthapuram. The aim of the mission is to transform Kerala into a knowledge economy. As part
of the mission, the government also launched a first-of-its-kind platform called ‘Digital Workforce
Management System Kerala’ (DWMSK) (www.knowledgemission.kerala.gov.in). It will also be used by the
Kerala Government to distribute Insurance and Loan assistance to Entrepreneurs.

10. What is the utility of “SAKSHAM” web portal, that was launched (in Feb’21) by Technology
Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC)?
1) Promote Science & Technology
2) Provide Free Technical courses
3) Job Portal
4) Organic Farming Portal
5) Provide MSME Export Guidelines
Answer- 3) Job Portal
Explanation:
On Occasion of its 34th Foundation Day on February 10, 2021, Technology Information, Forecasting and
Assessment Council (TIFAC) an autonomous organisation under Department of Science & Technology
launched 2 new initiatives namely SAKSHAM Job Portal (Shramik Shakti Manch) & Sea Weed Mission.
SAKSHAM is a job portal for mapping the skills of Shramiks (Workers) and connecting them directly to
MSMEs (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises) in their native places through WhatsApp & other offline
platforms.

11. Which of the following is the website launched for conducting India’s 1st Toy Fair-2021
virtually?
1) https://toyfair21.gov.in/
2) https://toyfair2021.in/
3) https://virtualtoyfair21.in/
4) https://theindiatoyfair.in/
5) https://toyfair.gov.in/
Answer- 4) https://theindiatoyfair.in/
Explanation:
On February 11, 2021 Union Education Minister, Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, Union Minister of
Textiles, Smriti Zubin Irani and Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal jointly launched
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platform from 27th February 2021 to 2nd March 2021. It is to be noted that India’s first toy manufacturing
cluster to be situated in Kopala, Karnataka.

12. Which app/web portal was (in Feb’21) integrated into ‘Aarogya Setu’ app?
1) e-Sampada App
2) Mera Covid Kendra
3) Jeevan Seva App
4) Co-WIN portal
5) PAReSHRAM
Answer- 4) Co-WIN portal
Explanation:
India has integrated its COVID-19 Tracing App ‘Aarogya Setu’ & COVID-19 Vaccine Registration platform
‘Co-WIN portal (COVID Vaccine Intelligence Network)’. The integration will enable Users to download
Vaccination certificates after they have received at least one dose of COVID-19 Vaccination. With the
Integration, users can now access the CoWIN portal on Aaroga Setu app through a dedicated section. The
Portal has 3 sections at present namely – Vaccine Information, Vaccination Certificate and Vaccination
Dashboard.

13. Which state government provides Direct Benefit Transfer on various Agricultural schemes
through “Aaple Sarkar MahaDBT Portal”?
1) Jharkhand
2) Chhattisgarh
3) Odisha
4) Rajasthan
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Government of Maharashtra launched an online application, for the first time, through the Aaple Sarkar
MahaDBT Portal (Direct Benefit Transfer). The Portal provides the benefits of various schemes of the
Department of Agriculture on a single application by the Farmers. The farmers can register their application
online from anywhere at any time and they can view and track the status of their application in the system.

14.Who launched ‘E-Chhawani’ Portal & Mobile app in New Delhi to provide online civic services to
around 20 Lakh residents of 62 Cantonment Boards across India?
1) Ravi Shankar Prasad, Ministry of Communications
2) Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs
3) Prakash Javadekar, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
4) Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence
5) Hardeep Singh Puri, Ministry of Civil Aviation
Answer – 4) Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence
Explanation:
On February 16, 2021, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched ‘E-Chhawani’ Portal & Mobile app in
New Delhi. It has been developed by eGov Foundation, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Director General
Defence Estates (DGDE) & National Informatics Centre (NIC).‘E-Chhawani’ has been launched along the
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Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat;Director General Defence Estates (DGDE), Deepa Bajwa were
present during the event.

15. Which of the following web-portal(s) was/were launched to promote Ease of Doing Business in
India?
A) Car-D B) Bharatmarket C) eOffice D) PANI
1) Only A
2) Only B & C
3) Only A & D
4) Only C
5) All A, B, C & D
Answer- 3) Only A & D
Explanation:
In February 2021, PM Modi launched 2 e-portals namely Car-D (Cargo Data) & PANI (Portal for Asset and
Navigation Information) for promoting Ease of Doing Business. Car-D Portal will collect Cargo and Cruise
Data of the National Waterway on a real time basis. PANI portal will act as a single platform for providing all
information regarding river navigation and infrastructure. He also laid the Foundation Stone for the
Construction of North East’s First National Data Centre (NDC-NER) at Guwahati, Assam.

16. SBI Payment Services Pvt. Ltd (in Feb’21) launched “YONO Merchant App” to expand the
digitization of merchant payments in India. What does ‘N’ stands for in YONO?
1) Network
2) National
3) Near
4) Need
5) Next
Answer- 4) Need
Explanation:
On February 20, 2021 SBI Payment Services Pvt. Ltd launched YONO Merchant App to expand the
digitization of merchant payments in India. Through the app, merchants can turn their Near Field
Communication (NFC)-enabled Android smartphones into payment acceptance devices. It is a brand
extension of State Bank of India(SBI)’s YONO (You Only Need One) platform. SBI has also partnered with
Visa on the Tap to Phone feature to boost acceptance infrastructure across India.

17. India currently (for 2021) with the Presidency of BRICS, launched its BRICS 2021 website
(https://brics2021.gov.in/). What is the theme of BRICS 2021?
1) Intra-BRICS Cooperation
2) Building Responsibility
3) BRICS: An Agenda for action
4) BRICS: Economic Growth for an Innovative Future
5) A driving force of Global Economy
Answer- 1) Intra-BRICS Cooperation
Explanation:
On February 19, 2021 External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar launched India’s BRICS (Brazil, Russia,
India, China, South Africa) 2021 website (https://brics2021.gov.in/) at the BRICS Secretariat at Sushma
Swaraj Bhawan, Delhi. In addition to this, he also soft launched the upgraded facilities at Sushma Swaraj

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Bhavan that will serve as the Secretariat for BRICS Summit. India assumed the presidency of BRICS for
2021. Russia was the chair of BRICS for 2020. BRICS celebrates its 15th anniversary under the theme ‘Intra-
BRICS Cooperation’.

18. Which was the app launched by Indian Government (in Feb’21) as a Made in India alternative to
WhatsApp?
1) Agriota
2) MyBharat
3) Sandes
4) Visitassam
5) CuRED
Answer- 3) Sandes
Explanation:
Indian launched a Government Instant Messaging System (GIMS) app called ‘Sandes’ which will be a Made
in India alternative of WhatsApp. Developed by National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics &
Information Technology the app was initially open to use only to government officers, now it has been
released for common public on Apple’s App Store. The Government is also working on another Instant
Messaging app called ‘Samvad’, it is being developed by Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT).

19. Which Ministry launched the “City Innovation Exchange (CiX) platform”, to engage innovators
across India to provide innovative solutions for the pressing challenges faced in cities?
1) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
2) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
3) Ministry of Science and Technology
4) Ministry of Education
5) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Answer- 2) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Explanation:
On February 25, 2021 Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)
launched the City Innovation Exchange (CiX) platform at an online event. The platform through an ‘open
innovation’ process engages with innovators across the national ecosystem to design innovative solutions
for the pressing challenges of the cities.
Minister of State MoHUA (Independent Charge) – Hardeep Singh Puri (Constituency – UP)

20. Which state/ UT became the 1st in India to launch “Carbon Watch”, to monitor Carbon footprint?
1) Punjab
2) Chandigarh
3) Gujarat
4) New Delhi
5) Ladakh
Answer- 2) Chandigarh
Explanation:
Chandigarh, the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana became the first state/UT to launch “Carbon Watch”, a
mobile application to assess the carbon footprint of individual users. The application was developed by the
Department of Environment and Forest, Union Territory (UT) of Chandigarh. The application collects data
form its users to evaluate the carbon foot print of the individual.

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21. Which state govt. launched ‘Mo-Chhatua App’ for real time monitoring & efficient supply chain
management of Take Home Ration?
1) Rajasthan
2) Odisha
3) Gujarat
4) Chhattisgarh
5) Telangana
Answer- 2) Odisha
Explanation:
In February 2021, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik launched several online services of the Department of
Women & Child Development (WCD) & Mission Shakti (MS) under the 5T Initiatives.
• ‘Mo-Chhatua App’ – For Real time monitoring & efficient supply chain management of Take Home
Ration (Chhatua).
• ‘e-Kalika’ – For Real-time monitoring of functioning creches (Children 0-3 years) track infrastructure
and health & nutrition of every child.
• ‘Mo Sishu Portal’ – An information management & monitoring system created exclusively for child
protection services.

22. Currently (as of Feb’21), Consumer Grievance Redressal portal, “E-Daakhil” is operational in 15
states/UTs across India. Which is the 1st State/ UT to implement e-filing through “E-Daakhil”?
1) Chandigarh
2) Maharashtra
3) New Delhi
4) Rajasthan
5) Kerala
Answer- 3) New Delhi
Explanation:
‘E-Daakhil’ portal which was launched by National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) in
September, 2020 for Consumer Grievance Redressal (e-filing) is now operational in 15 States/UTs across
India. “edaakhil.nic.in” has been developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC). Delhi was the 1st state
to implement e-filing.

23. Which State govt. launched “e-Parivahan Vyavstha” portal enabling its people with faceless
services on Transport sector?
1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Assam
3) Gujarat
4) Telangana
5) Punjab
Answer- 1) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Jai Ram Thakur, CM of Himachal Pradesh launched the state Transport Department’s “e-Parivahan
Vyavstha” enabling faceless services on Driving Licence, Registration Certificates, Insurance, Permits etc.
People of Himachal Pradesh can avail the online transport service. Previously the state also initiated similar
online services like e-Vidhan Sabha, e-Budget, e-Cabinet making services easily accessible.

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CURRENT STATIC BANKING

1. What is the tagline of Axis Bank?
1) A Name You Can Bank Upon
2) Banking Hatke
3) Hum Hain Na
4) Badhti ka Naam Zindagi
5) India’s International Bank
Answer- 4) Badhti ka Naam Zindagi
Explanation:
“Badhti ka Naam Zindagi” is the tagline of Axis Bank.

2. Where is the headquarters of Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) located?

1) Nagpur
2) Mumbai
3) New Delhi
4) Kolkata
5) Pune
Answer- 5) Pune
Explanation:
The headquarters of Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) is located at Pune, Maharashtra.

3. When was the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) established?

1) 2008
2) 2010
3) 2015
4) 2016
5) 2005
Answer- 1) 2008
Explanation:
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) was established in 2008.

4. Where is the headquarters of International Energy Agency (IEA) located?

1) Rome, Italy
2) Madrid, Spain
3) Lisbon, Portugal
4) Paris, France
5) Vienna, Austria
Answer- 4) Paris, France
Explanation:
The headquarters of International Energy Agency (IEA) is located in Paris, France.

5. Which company is India’s 1st Health Insurance provider?

1) Star Health & Allied Insurance Co Ltd
2) Care Health Insurance Co Ltd

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3) Max Bupa Health Insurance Co Ltd
4) Apollo Munich Health Insurance Co Ltd
5) IFFCO Tokio Health Insurance Co Ltd
Answer- 1) Star Health & Allied Insurance Co Ltd
Explanation:
Star Health & Allied Insurance Co Ltd commenced operations in 2006 as India's first standalone health
insurance provider, the company has been providing services in health, personal accident and overseas
travel insurance.

6. When was India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) established?

1) 2015
2) 2016
3) 2014
4) 2017
5) 2018
Answer-5) 2018
Explanation:
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) was established in 1 September 2018.

7. Where is the headquarters of Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited (ESFBL) located?
1) Mumbai, Maharashtra
2) Kochi, Kerala
3) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
4) New Delhi
5) Bangalore, Karnataka
Answer- 3) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The headquarters of Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited (ESFBL) is located at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

8. When was the Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) established?

1) 1982
2) 1988
3) 1955
4) 1990
5) 1992
Answer- 1) 1982
Explanation:
Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) was established in 1982.

9. On April 1, 2020, Allahabad Bank was amalgamated with ____________.

1) Indian Bank
2) Canara Bank
3) Bank of Baroda
4) Syndicate Bank
5) Punjab National Bank
Answer- 1) Indian Bank

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Explanation:
On April 1, 2020, Allahabad Bank was amalgamated with Indian Bank.

10. When was World Bank founded?

1) 1944
2) 1945
3) 1943
4) 1942
5) 1946
Answer- 1) 1944
Explanation:
World Bank was founded in 1944.

11. Which organisation launched ‘mooPay’, a direct payment platform for Dairy farmers?
1) HDFC Bank
2) Stellapps
3) ICICI Bank
4) Financial Software Systems (FSS)
5) PolicyBazaar
Answer- 2) Stellapps
Explanation:
Stellapps, an IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Madras launched ‘mooPay’, a fully automated direct
payment platform is for dairy farmers.

12. Which technology is used in Contactless payment system?

1) Serverless Computing
2) Blockchain
3) Internet of Things
4) Radio-Frequency Identification
5) Augmented Reality
Answer- 4) Radio-Frequency Identification
Explanation:
The term contactless payment refers to a secure method for consumers to purchase products or services
using a debit, credit or another payment device with Near-Field Communication (NFC) using Radio
Frequency Identification (RFID) technology.

13. What is the maximum permissible limit for contactless payments?

1) Rs. 2000
2) Rs. 10,000
3) Rs. 50,000
4) Rs. 15000
5) Rs. 5000
Answer- 5) Rs. 5000
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India has hiked the limit for contactless payments from ₹2,000 to ₹5,000 effective from
January 1, 2021.

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CA STATIC GK
1. Which Indian city comes along the flow of Devika river?
1) Udhampur, J&K
2) Delhi
3) Patna, Bihar
4) Trichy, Tamil Nadu
5) Kozhikode, Kerala
Answer- 1) Udhampur, J&K
Explanation:
The work on devika river the Rs 186.74-crore river rejuvenation project under the National River
Conservation Plan (NRCP) started in March 2019 in Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir and was scheduled to be
completed in two years (by 2021).

2. When was the Competition Commission of India (CCI) established?

1) 2000
2) 1989
3) 1991
4) 2003
5) 2014
Answer- 4) 2003
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) established by the Central Government with effect from 14th
October 2003.

3. Where is the headquarters of SBI Cards and Payment Services Ltd located?
1) Mumbai, Maharashtra
2) Delhi
3) Gurgaon, Haryana
4) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
5) Pune, Maharashtra
Answer- 3) Gurgaon, Haryana
Explanation:
The headquarters of SBI Cards and Payment Services Ltd is located at Gurgaon, Haryana.

4. Which is Asia’s 1st Stock Exchange?

1) Calcutta Stock Exchange
2) National Stock Exchange
3) National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange
4) Singapore Exchange
5) Bombay Stock Exchange
Answer- 5) Bombay Stock Exchange
Explanation:
BSE (formerly Bombay Stock Exchange) is Asia’s first & the Fastest Stock Exchange in the world with the
speed of 6 micro seconds and one of India’s leading exchange groups. Established in 1875.

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5. Where is the headquarters of United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN-WTO) located?
1) London, UK
2) Paris, France
3) Manchester, UK
4) Madrid, Spain
5) Zagreb, Croatia
Answer- 4) Madrid, Spain
Explanation:
The headquarters of United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN-WTO) is located at Madrid, Spain.

6. Which is India’s Largest state by geographical area?

1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Gujarat
3) Rajasthan
4) Maharashtra
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 3) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Rajasthan is India’s Largest state by geographical area.

7. Which Organisation under Indian armed force functions with the motto, “Vayam Rakshamah” or
“We Protect”?
1) Indian Air Force
2) Indian Army
3) Indian Navy
4) Indian Coast Guard
5) Border Security Force
Answer- 4) Indian Coast Guard
Explanation:
Indian Coast Guard functions with the motto, “Vayam Rakshamah” or “We Protect”.

8. Which country has the highest number of new cases of leprosy per annum in the world as per
World Health Organization’s data, as of February 2021?
1) Brazil
2) Somalia
3) India
4) Indonesia
5) Bangladesh
Answer- 3) India
Explanation:
According to WHO, India has the highest number of new cases of leprosy per annum followed by Brazil and
Indonesia.

9. Jnanpith Award is presented annually for outstanding contribution towards _________.

1) Art
2) Music

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3) Sports
4) Education
5) Literature
Answer- 5) Literature
Explanation:
Jnanpith Award is India highest literary award presented annually by the Bharatiya Jnanpith to an author
for their "outstanding contribution towards literature".

10. Who is the present Chairman of World Economic Forum (WEF), in February 2021?
1) Kristalina Georgieva
2) Klaus Schwab
3) Anshula Kant
4) David Malpass
5) Christine Lagarde
Answer- 2) Klaus Schwab
Explanation:
Klaus Martin Schwab is a German engineer and economist best known as the founder and executive
chairman of the World Economic Forum.

11. To promote the adoption of Electric Vehicles in India, the government has introduced FAME
scheme in 2015. What does ‘M’ stands for in FAME?
1) Mobility
2) Movement
3) Manufacturing
4) Mission
5) Multidisciplinary
Answer- 3) Manufacturing
Explanation:
The government adopted the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme in
2015, as a part of the National Electricity Mobility Mission Plan. This will provide a push for early adoption
and market creation for both hybrids and EVs in the country.

12. Where is Okhla bird sanctuary located?

1) Mizoram
2) Karnataka
3) Nagaland
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Uttarakhand
Answer- 4) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
As a part of the celebration of World Wetlands Day 2021, the divisional forest department is set to celebrate
a bird festival at the Okhla bird sanctuary, the only eco-sensitive zone of Gutam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh.

13. When was the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands signed?

1) 1986
2) 1989

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3) 1971
4) 1969
5) 1993
Answer- 3) 1971
Explanation:
The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance is an international treaty for the
conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. It is named after the city of Ramsar in Iran, where the
convention was signed in 1971. The Secretariat of the Ramsar Convention is hosted by administered by
IUCN.

14. Where is Harmandir Sahib located?

1) Punjab
2) New Delhi
3) Bihar
4) Gujarat
5) Jammu & Kashmir
Answer- 1) Punjab
Explanation:
The Golden Temple, also known as Harmandir Sahib, meaning "abode of God" or Darbār Sahib, meaning
"exalted court", is a gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India. It is the preeminent spiritual site
of Sikhism.

15. How is the 14th Dalai Lama commonly addressed as?

1) Living Buddha
2) Living God
3) His Highness
4) Messenger of God
5) His Holiness
Answer- 5) His Holiness
Explanation:
“His Holiness” is a style and form of address for some supreme religious leaders. His Holiness the 14th Dalai
Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is the spiritual leader of Tibet.

16. Which of the following is not a source of Biofuel?

1) Sugarcane
2) Vegetable Oil
3) Methane
4) Polystyrene
5) Ethanol
Answer- 4) Polystyrene
Explanation:
Polystyrene is a Non-Biodegradable material. Whereas Methane, Ethanol, Sugarcane, Vegetable oils act as a
source of Biofuel.

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17. Which country is the World’s Largest producer of Silk?
1) India
2) Bangladesh
3) Sri Lanka
4) China
5) Pakistan
Answer- 4) China
Explanation:
China is the world’s largest producer & Exporter of Silk. India (in 2nd place) is only behind China in Silk
Production. India is the only country in the world to produce all 4 varieties of Silk – Mulberry, Eri, Tassar
(Tropical & Temperate), and Muga.

18. Who is the Present President of France, as of February 2021?

1) Andrzej Duda
2) Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
3) Angela Merkel
4) Boris Johnson
5) Emmanuel Macron
Answer- 5) Emmanuel Macron
Explanation:
Emmanuel Macron is a French politician who has been serving as the president of France and ex officio co-
prince of Andorra since 14 May 2017.

19. Who is the Managing Director of TRIFED, as of February 2021?

1) Siddhartha Mohanty
2) Pravir Krishna
3) Ajay Tyagi
4) Rattan Lal Kataria
5) S.K Haldar
Answer- 2) Pravir Krishna
Explanation:
Pravir Krishna is the Managing Director of TRIFED, as of February 2021.

20. What does ‘T’ stands for in TRIFED?

1) Technology
2) Telecommunication
3) Tribal
4) Trending
5) Teachers’
Answer- 3) Tribal
Explanation:
Tribal Co-operative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) is a national level cooperative
body under the administrative control of Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.

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21. When was TRIFED established?
1) 2003
2) 2014
3) 2017
4) 1987
5) 1971
Answer- 4) 1987
Explanation:
TRIFED was established in August 1987 under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 1984 by the
Government of India as a National level Cooperative body.

22. Where is the UNESCO world heritage site, Elephanta Caves, located?
1) Gujarat
2) Punjab
3) Karnataka
4) Jharkhand
5) Maharashtra
Answer- 5) Maharashtra
The UNESCO world heritage site, Elephanta Caves, is located in Maharashtra.

23. Where is the Headquarters of Federal Bank Ltd located?

1) Aluva, Kerala
2) Madurai, Tamil Nadu
3) Noida, UP
4) Guwahati, Assam
5) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Answer- 1) Aluva, Kerala
Explanation:
The Headquarters of Federal Bank Ltd is located at Aluva, Kerala.

24. When was the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) established?
1) 1898
2) 1935
3) 1949
4) 1971
5) 1992
Answer- 5) 1992
Explanation:
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) was established on April 12, 1992.

25. For which sport Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is played?

1) Football
2) Volleyball
3) Hockey
4) Cricket
5) Badminton

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Answer- 4) Cricket
Explanation:
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is a Cricket tournament.

26. Which bank functions with the tagline “We understand your world”?
1) Federal Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) SBI
4) Axis Bank
5) Citibank
Answer- 2) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
HDFC Bank functions with the tagline “We understand your world”.

27. Where is Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) located?
1) New Delhi
2) Chennai
3) Bangalore
4) Pune
5) Chandigarh
Answer- 5) Chandigarh
Explanation:
The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) is located at Chandigarh.

28. Which bank functions with the tagline “Your Perfect Banking Partner”?
1) Federal Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) SBI
4) Axis Bank
5) Citibank
Answer- 1) Federal Bank
Explanation:
Federal Bank functions with the tagline “Your Perfect Banking Partner”.

29. Where is Kaliveli lake located?

1) Tamil Nadu
2) Kerala
3) Punjab
4) Assam
5) Manipur
Answer- 1) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
In a major push to declare Kaliveli wetlands of Tamil Nadu as a bird sanctuary, the Villupuram district
administration has issued the first declaration under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

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30. Where is Alai Darwaza located?
1) Agra
2) Delhi
3) Jaipur
4) Ujjain
5) Patna
Answer- 2) Delhi
Explanation:
Alai Darwaza is the southern gateway of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque in Qutb complex, Mehrauli, Delhi,
India.

31. Which Indian City is Nicknamed as the “City of Destiny”?

1) Bengaluru
2) Hyderabad
3) Mumbai
4) Visakhapatnam
5) Madurai
Answer- 4) Visakhapatnam
Explanation:
Visakhapatnam City is Nicknamed as the “City of Destiny”.

32. Where is the headquarters of Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)?
1) Vienna, Austria
2) Geneva, Switzerland
3) Warsaw, Poland
4) Budapest, Hungary
5) Rome, Italy
Answer- 2) Geneva, Switzerland
Explanation:
The headquarters of Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) is located at Geneva, Switzerland.

33. Which is the capital of Pakistan?

1) Lahore
2) Kabul
3) Islamabad
4) Karachi
5) Rawalpindi
Answer- 3) Islamabad
Explanation:
Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan.

34. Where is the headquarters of Boxing Federation of India(BFI)?

1) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
2) New Delhi
3) Mumbai, Maharashtra
4) Gurugram, Haryana

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5) Noida, UP
Answer- 4) Gurugram, Haryana
Explanation:
The headquarters of Boxing Federation of India(BFI) is located at Gurugram, Haryana.

35. Where is Wankhede Stadium located?

1) Hyderabad, Telangana
2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
3) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
4) Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
5) Kolkata, West Bengal
Answer- 2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Explanation:
Wankhede Stadium is located at Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is the headquarters of Board of Control for Cricket
in India(BCCI).

36. Which is the World’s largest riverine island?

1) Srirangam
2) Majuli
3) Jong Batu
4) Ko Lamphu
5) Peacock Island
Answer- 2) Majuli
Explanation:
Majuli, the largest river island in the world is situated right at the heart of Assam on the turbulent waters of
the Brahmaputra River.

37. Which river is also known as 'Dakshin Ganga'?

1) Kaveri
2) Tungabhadra
3) Sharavati
4) Krishna
5) Godavari
Answer- 5) Godavari
Explanation:
Godavari, also known as 'Dakshin Ganga' – the South Ganges, is the longest river of peninsular India, and the
second longest river of India after the Ganges.

38. Who authored the book “Interpreter Of Maladies”?

1) Arundhati Roy
2) Kiran Desai
3) Jhumpa Lahiri
4) Anita Desai
5) R. K. Narayan
Answer- 3) Jhumpa Lahiri

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Explanation:
Jhumpa Lahiri won the Pulitzer Prize for her debut book “The Interpreter of Maladies”.

39. Where is the headquarters of Tea Board of India located?

1) Shillong, Meghalaya
2) Dispur, Assam
3) Kolkata, West Bengal
4) Kochi, Kerala
5) Chikmagalur, Karnataka
Answer- 3) Kolkata, West Bengal
Explanation:
The headquarters of Tea Board of India is located at Kolkata, West Bengal.

40. Which city is nicknamed as the “Yoga Capital of the World”?

1) Badrinath
2) Kedarnath
3) Haridwar
4) Rishikesh
5) New Delhi
Answer- 4) Rishikesh
Explanation:
Rishikesh a city in Uttarakhand is nicknamed as “Yoga Capital of the World”.

41. Who is the Founder & CEO of Zomato?

1) Deepinder Goyal
2) Kalyan Krishnamurthy
3) Amit Agarwal
4) Ralf Wenzel
5) Sriharsha Majety
Answer- 1) Deepinder Goyal
Explanation:
Deepinder Goyal is the Founder & CEO of Zomato.

42. Which constituency did Union Minister of Agriculture, Narendra Singh Tomar, represent in Lok
Sabha Election 2019?
1) Khunti, Jharkhand
2) Morena, Madhya Pradesh
3) Mathurapur, West Bengal
4) Amethi, Uttar Pradesh
5) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 2) Morena, Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Union Minister of Agriculture, Narendra Singh Tomar, represented from Morena, Madhya Pradesh, in Lok
Sabha Election 2019.

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43. Where is the Air show & aviation exhibition “Aero India” annually conducted?
1) Pune, Maharashtra
2) Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
3) Asansol, West Bengal
4) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
5) Bangalore, Karnataka
Answer- 5) Bangalore, Karnataka
Explanation:
The Air show & aviation exhibition “Aero India” annually conducted at Bangalore, Karnataka.

44. Which is the capital of Switzerland?

1) Basel
2) Bern
3) Zurich
4) Geneva
5) Lausanne
Answer- 2) Bern
Explanation:
Bern is the capital of Switzerland.

45. As per the guidelines of MoRTH, all private vehicles should renew their Fitness Certificate (FC)
after _______.
1) 20 years
2) 5 years
3) 15 years
4) 10 years
5) 7 years
Answer- 3) 15 years
Explanation:
As per the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) guidelines, all private vehicles the Fitness
Certificate (FC) is valid for 15 years and thereafter for every 5 years.

46. What is the Tagline of ICICI bank?

1) Banking Hatke
2) Hum Hai Na
3) Badhti Ka Naam Zindagi
4) Your Own Bank
5) Aao Sochein Bada
Answer- 2) Hum Hai Na
Explanation:
Hum Hai Na is the Tagline of ICICI bank.

47. Which line acts as the boundary between North & South Korea?
1) Siegfried Line
2) 49th Parallel
3) 44th Parallel

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4) 38th Parallel
5) Hindenburg Line
Answer- 4) 38th Parallel
Explanation:
The 38th parallel line demarcates South Korea from North Korea.

48. How many countries collectively make up the European Union?

1) 28
2) 31
3) 29
4) 25
5) 27
Answer- 5) 27
Explanation:
The European Union is a political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in
Europe. The United Kingdom withdrew from the European Union on 31 January 2020.

49. What is the theme of ASEAN for 2021 under the chair of Brunei Darussalam?
1) Advancing Partnership for Sustainability
2) Resilient and Innovative
3) ASEAN – A Community of Peace and Shared Future
4) We Care, We Prepare, We Prosper
5) Cohesive and Responsive
Answer- 4) We Care, We Prepare, We Prosper
Explanation:
“We Care, We Prepare, We Prosper” is the theme of ASEAN for 2021 under the chair of Brunei Darussalam.

50. Who authored the book “Freedom in Exile”?

1) Mahatma Gandhi
2) B. R. Ambedkar
3) Nelson Mandela
4) Jawaharlal Nehru
5) Dalai Lama
Answer- 5) Dalai Lama
Explanation:
Freedom in Exile: The Autobiography of the Dalai Lama is the second autobiography of the 14th Dalai Lama,
released in 1991.

51. What is the motto of Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI)?

1) Service Before Self
2) Industry, Impartiality, Integrity
3) Kosha Moolo Dandah
4) Sarvatra Sarvottam Suraksha
5) Satyameva Jayate
Answer- 2) Industry, Impartiality, Integrity

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Explanation:
Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) functions with the motto, ‘Industry, Impartiality, Integrity’.

52. Where is Tughlaqabad Fort located?

1) Gaya
2) Jaipur
3) Jaisalmer
4) Patna
5) Delhi
Answer- 5) Delhi
Explanation:
Tughlaqabad Fort is located in Delhi.

53. In which sport Davis Cup is played?

1) Football
2) Hockey
3) Tennis
4) Cricket
5) Badminton
Answer- 3) Tennis
Explanation:
The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's tennis.

54. Which represents the rate, that RBI uses to lends money overnight to scheduled banks in an
emergency situation?
1) Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)
2) Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate
3) Repo Rate
4) Reverse Repo Rate
5) Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF)
Answer- 2) Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate
Explanation:
The Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate is the rate at which RBI lends funds overnight in an emergency
situation to scheduled banks, against government securities.

55. Where is Sardar Patel Stadium located?

1) Jaipur, Rajasthan
2) New Delhi
3) Mumbai, Maharashtra
4) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
5) Kolkata, West Bengal
Answer- 4) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Explanation:
Sardar Patel Stadium is located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

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56. Which is NOT one among the Maharatna Companies of India?
1) NTPC Limited
2) Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
3) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
4) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
5) ONGC Limited
Answer- 4) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Explanation:
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is a Navratna Company.
10 Maharatna Companies in India:
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Coal India Limited, GAIL (India)
Limited, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, NTPC Limited, Oil &
Natural Gas Corporation Limited, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, Steel Authority of India Limited.

57. Where is Tapovan Vishnugad Hydropower Plant located?

1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Uttarakhand
5) Sikkim
Answer- 4) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
National Thermal Power Corporation’s (NTPC) Tapovan Vishnugad project and Rishi Ganga Power
Corporation Ltd’s project constructed by Kundan Groups, with a planned capacity of 520 MW and 13.2 MW,
respectively, have been nearly washed away by the flood caused by Glacier burst in Uttarakhand. The
projects are constructed on the confluence of Dhauli ganga river and Rishi Ganga river in Chamoli district,
Uttarakhand.

58. Where is the active volcanic mountain, Mount Merapi located?

1) Fiji
2) Maldives
3) New Zealand
4) Indonesia
5) Philippines
Answer- 4) Indonesia
Explanation:
Mount Merapi, Indonesia's most active volcano, erupted in February 2021, emitting a river of lava onto the
mountain below and gas clouds into the sky. The 9,737-foot volcano sits on the densely populated island of
Java and near the ancient city of Yogyakarta.

59. Where is ‘Shivalik Arboretum’, a botanical garden for conserving rare trees & shrubs located?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Arunachal Pradesh
3) Himachal Pradesh
4) Uttarakhand
5) Jammu & Kashmir

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Answer- 4) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
A first of its kind arboretum conserving over 210 species of trees found in the Shivalik range of Himalayas
was inaugurated in Uttarakhand's Nainital district. The Shivalik Arboretum has over 210 tree and shrub
species, making it one of the biggest arboretum in the Uttarakhand.

60. Over which river, Krishna Raja Sagara Dam was constructed?
1) Mahanadi
2) Kaveri
3) Krishna
4) Tungabhadra
5) Kabini
Answer- 2) Kaveri
Explanation:
Krishna Raja Sagara Dam built on the River Kaveri is one of the major tourist attractions in Mysore,
Karnataka

61. Where is Kanha Tiger Reserve located?

1) Odisha
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Rajasthan
4) Maharashtra
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 2) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
A 2-year-old tigress has died after getting stuck in a wire trap allegedly laid by poachers in Madhya
Pradesh's Kanha Tiger Reserve on 27th January 2021.

62. What is Jodhpur Jhal?

1) Rain Forest
2) Temperate Grassland
3) Salt Desert
4) Wetland
5) Oceanic Trench
Answer- 4) Wetland
Explanation:
Asian Waterbird Census (AWC), an annual census by Wetlands International, has recorded a good growth
and diversity of water bird species at Jodhpur Jhal in Mathura, Rajasthan. Out of the 47 species listed in the
census, 20 were resident, 27 migratory and 7 IUCN Red-listed threatened species.

63. Through which Indian state does Rishi Ganga river flows?
1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Rajasthan
4) Arunachal Pradesh
5) Uttarakhand

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Answer- 5) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
A Rishiganga small hydro project of 13.2 MW on the Rishiganga river was swept away in the glacier burst in
Uttarakhand. The flash flood also affected the downstream hydro project of NTPC at Tapovan on the river
Dhauli Ganga, which is a tributary of the river Alaknanda.

64. Which among the following is the most water intensive crop?
1) Wheat
2) Sugarcane
3) Soya
4) Groundnut
5) Rice
Answer- 5) Rice
Explanation:
Rice is one of the Water intensive crops of India, that needs 3,000 to 5,000 liters of water to produce a kilo
of rice.

65. Where is Sessa Orchid Sanctuary located?

1) Andhra Pradesh
2) Jammu & Kashmir
3) Arunachal Pradesh
4) Ladakh
5) Himachal Pradesh
Answer- 3) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Sessa Orchid Sanctuary, India’s only Orchid sanctuary is located in Arunachal Pradesh.

66. Where is Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary located?

1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Jammu & Kashmir
3) Arunachal Pradesh
4) Uttarakhand
5) Himachal Pradesh
Answer- 5) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Over a lakh migratory water birds arrived at the Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh in
2020, as per the data of annual bird count at the wetland. The bird census found 1,08,578 birds of 96
species at the wetland, including 1,01,431 migratory water birds of 51 species and 6,433 resident water
birds of 29 species.

67. When was the Competition Commission of India (CCI) established?

1) 2000
2) 2014
3) 2016
4) 2003
5) 1999

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Answer- 4) 2003
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) was established in 2003.

68. Who is the father of Siddha Medicine?

1) Ibn-e- Sina
2) Hakim Ajmal Khan
3) Agastyar
4) Charaka
5) Samuel Hahnemann
Answer- 3) Agastyar
Explanation:
Siddhars, mainly hailing from Tamil Nadu laid the foundation for Siddha system of medicine. Siddhars were
spiritual masters who possessed the ashta (eight) siddhis or unique powers. Agastyar or Agasthya, is
believed to be the founding father of Siddha Medicine.

69. In which state Nongkrem Dance Festival is celebrated?

1) Meghalaya
2) Nagaland
3) Mizoram
4) Assam
5) Tripura
Answer- 1) Meghalaya
Explanation:
Nongkrem Dance Festival is celebrated in Meghalaya.

70. Where is Kaziranga National Park located?

1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Meghalaya
3) Uttarakhand
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Assam
Answer- 5) Assam
Explanation:
As per the Bird Census data, Assam’s Kaziranga national park has recorded a total of 93, 491 birds.

71. Where is Salim Ali National Park located?

1) Goa
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Jammu & Kashmir
4) Uttarakhand
5) Karnataka
Answer- 3) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
Salim Ali National Park or City Forest National Park was a national park located in Srinagar, Jammu and
Kashmir, India.

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72. Who is the present (in Feb’21) Governor of Haryana?
1) Satya Pal Malik
2) Satyadeo Narain Arya
3) Vajubhai Vala
4) Bandaru Dattatreya
5) Biswa Bhusan Harichandan
Answer- 2) Satyadeo Narain Arya
Explanation:
Satyadeo Narain Arya is the present (in Feb’21) Governor of Haryana.

73. Which among the following state does NOT share geographical boundary with Maharashtra
state?
1) Telangana
2) Karnataka
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Gujarat
5) Rajasthan
Answer- 5) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Arabian Sea guards the western boundary of Maharashtra, while Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh are on the
northern side. Chhattisgarh covers the eastern boundary of the State. Karnataka and Telangana are on its
southern side.

74. In which constituency did Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad contest in 2019 Lok Sabha
election?
1) Akola, Maharashtra
2) Raver, Maharashtra
3) Patna Sahib, Bihar
4) Buxar, Bihar
5) Chandni Chowk, Delhi
Answer- 3) Patna Sahib, Bihar
Explanation:
Patna Sahib, Bihar is Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad Lok Sabha constituency in 2019.

75. Which state/UT does not share geographical boundary with Pakistan?
1) Jammu & Kashmir
2) Haryana
3) Punjab
4) Rajasthan
5) Gujarat
Answer- 2) Haryana
Explanation:
Four Indian states share a border with Pakistan: Punjab (547 km), Rajasthan (1,035 km), Gujarat (512 km)
and Jammu & Kashmir (1,216 km), with a combined shared border of 3,310 km.

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76. Where is the freshwater lake, “Loktak Lake” located?
1) Mizoram
2) Manipur
3) Meghalaya
4) Nagaland
5) Sikkim
Answer- 2) Manipur
Explanation:
Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake in North East India is located at Moirang in Manipur.

77. Which part of the human body is affected through ‘Epilepsy’?

1) Lungs
2) Liver
3) Gallbladder
4) Brain
5) Skin
Answer- 4) Brain
Explanation:
Epilepsy is a common condition that affects the brain and causes frequent seizures. Seizures are bursts of
electrical activity in the brain that temporarily affect how it works.

78. Who invented Radio?

1) Nikola Tesla
2) JL Baird
3) Alexander Graham Bell
4) Guglielmo Marconi
5) Thomas Alva Edison
Answer- 4) Guglielmo Marconi
Explanation:
Guglielmo Marconi an Italian inventor, proved the feasibility of radio communication. He sent and received
his first radio signal in Italy in 1895. He was the inventor of Radio.

79. Where is the headquarters of Committee on World Food Security (CFS) located?
1) Paris, France
2) Bern, Switzerland
3) New York, USA
4) Rome, Italy
5) Nairobi, Kenya
Answer- 4) Rome, Italy
Explanation:
The headquarters of Committee on World Food Security (CFS) is located at Rome, Italy.

80. Where is Narora Atomic Power Station (NAPS) located?

1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) Uttar Pradesh

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4) Tamil Nadu
5) Karnataka
Answer- 3) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Narora Atomic Power Station is a nuclear power plant located in Narora, Bulandshahar District in Uttar
Pradesh.

81. Where is Kishtwar High Altitude National Park located?

1) Jammu & Kashmir
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Arunachal Pradesh
4) Sikkim
5) Ladakh
Answer- 1) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
Kishtwar High Altitude National Park is located at Jammu & Kashmir.

82. Where is the headquarters of Computer Society of India (CSI) located?

1) New Delhi
2) Mumbai
3) Chennai
4) Bangalore
5) Hyderabad
Answer- 2) Mumbai
Explanation:
Computer Society of India (CSI) is headquartered at Mumbai, Maharashtra.

83. Which is the Lok Sabha constituency of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in 2019?
1) Nagpur, Maharashtra
2) Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
3) Chandni Chowk, New Delhi
4) Morena, Madhya Pradesh
5) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 1) Nagpur, Maharashtra
Explanation:
Nagpur, Maharashtra is the Lok Sabha constituency of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in 2019.

84. Which city is nicknamed as “Space City of India”?

1) Trivandrum
2) Shimla
3) New Delhi
4) Kolkata
5) Bangalore
Answer- 5) Bangalore
Explanation:
Bangalore is nicknamed as “Space City of India”.

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85. Smriti Zubin Irani,Ministry of textiles belongs to which constituency?
1) Nagpur (Maharashtra)
2) Patna Sahib, Bihar
3) Khunti, Jharkhand
4) Chandauli, U.P
5) Amethi, Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 5) Amethi, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Irani is a Minister in the Union Cabinet of India. She is serving in the cabinet of Narendra Modi as Minister of
Textiles and was given additional charge as Minister of Women and Child Development in the 2nd cabinet
of Modi since May 2019.Her constituency is Amethi, Uttar Pradesh.

86.What is the capital of Democratic Republic of the Congo?

1) Tirana
2) Kinshasa
3) Gaborone
4) Moroni
5) Havana
Answer – 2) Kinshasa
Explantaion:
Democratic Republic of the Congo, also known as Congo-Kinshasa, DR Congo, the DROC, or simply either
Congo or the Congo, and historically Zaire, is a country in Central Africa. Kinshasa is the capita of congo.

87.Where is the well-known river Hooghly located?

1) Jharkhand
2) Bihar
3) Odisha
4) West Bengal
5) Assam
Answer – 4) West Bengal
Explanation:
Hooghly River or the Bhāgirathi-Hooghly, originally and in local tongues the 'Ganga', and also called Kati-
Ganga, is an approximately 260-kilometre-long distributary of the
Ganges River in West Bengal, India.

88.Where is the headquarters of World Trade Organisation Locatied?

1) Geneva, Switzerland
2) Vienna,Austria
3) New York,United States
4) Canberra,Australia
5) Tokyo, Japan
Answer – 1) Geneva, Switzerland
Explanation:
Geneva, Switzerland, where the WTO headquarters is located, is a unique place, with many United Nations
and other international organizations, as well as missions to the WTO.

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89.Who was the chief Minister of MadhyaPradesh?
1) B. S. Yediyurappa
2) Naveen Patnaik
3) Conrad Kongkal Sangma
4) Shivraj Singh Chouhan
5) Trivendra Singh Rawat
Answer – 4) Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Explanation:
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, often referred to as Mama is an Indian politician and member of the Bharatiya
Janata Party. He is the 17th and current Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, having been elected to the same
position 3 times in the past, and a Member of Legislative Assembly in Madhya Pradesh from Budhni.

90.What is the capital of Iran?

1) Tehran
2) Baghdad
3) Kabul
4) Dublin
5) Riyadh
Answer – 1) Tehran
Explanation- The capital of Iran is Tehran and currency is Iranian rial.

91.Who is the current CEO of Amazon as of Feb 18,2021?

1) Steve Jobs
2) Jeff Bezos
3) Elon Musk
4) Bernard Arnault
5) Ted Jorgensen
Answer - 2) Jeff Bezos
Explanation-
Jeff Bezos is the current CEO but Amazon founder Jeff Bezos will step down from his role as chief executive
later this year and transition to the role of executive chair, the company said Tuesday. He will be replaced
by Andy Jassy.

92.When was the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) established?
1) 1990
2) 1985
3) 1978
4) 1963
5) 1950
Answer- 1) 1990
Explanation:
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) is a development financial institution in India,
headquartered at Lucknow and having its offices all over the country. Its purpose is to provide refinance
facilities and short-term lending to industries, and serves as the principal financial institution in the Micro,
Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector. It was established on 2 April 1990.

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93.Name the only former Prime Minister of India who also served as the Governor of RBI in Indian
History.
1) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
2) Indira Gandhi
3) Vishwanath Pratab Singh
4) Manmohan Singh
5) Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer – 4) Manmohan Singh
Explanation:
Manmohan Singh born 26 September 1932 is an Indian economist, academic, and politician who served as
the 13th Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014. He also served as the RBI governor from 1982–1985.

94.Where is the Oussudu Lake Birds Sanctuary located?

1) Kerala
2) Karnataka
3) Puducherry
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) None of these
Answer - 3) Puducherry
Explanation:
Ousteri Lake is a lake in the union territory of Puducherry, state of Tamil Nadu. This lake is also called as
Ossudu Lake as it is located in the village named Ossudu.

95. Where is Gobindgarh Fort located?

1) Ludhiana, Punjab
2) Hyderabad, Telangana
3) Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
4) Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
5) Amritsar, Punjab
Answer- 5) Amritsar, Punjab
Explanation:
Gobindgarh Fort is a historic military fort located in the center of the city of Amritsar in the Indian state of
Punjab.

96. Which was the Lok Sabha constituency of Labour Minister, Santosh Kumar Gangwar in 2019?
1) Damoh, Madhya Pradesh
2) Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
3) Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
4) Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh
5) Amethi, Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 2) Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh was the Lok Sabha constituency of Labour Minister, Santosh Kumar Gangwar in
2019.

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97. Which state does “Bodo” tribes belong to?
1) Gujarat
2) Kerala
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Meghalaya
5) Assam
Answer- 5) Assam
Explanation:
Bodo, Karbi, Deori are famous Tribal groups of Assam.

98. Which is the capital of Mauritius?

1) Male
2) Victoria
3) Port Louis
4) Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
5) Honolulu
Answer- 3) Port Louis
Explanation:
Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius.

99. When was the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) formed?
1) 1945
2) 1955
3) 1965
4) 1975
5) 1985
Answer- 3) 1965
Explanation:
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) was founded in 1965.

100. Who is the MD & CEO of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), as of February 2021?
1) Anil Manibhai Naik
2) R. Shankar Raman
3) Rajesh Gopinathan
4) S. N. Subrahmanyan
5) Natarajan Chandrasekaran
Answer- 4) S. N. Subrahmanyan
Explanation:
S. N. Subrahmanyan is the MD & CEO of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), as of February 2021.

101. Where is the headquarters of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
located?
1) New Delhi, India
2) Dhaka, Bangladesh
3) Kathmandu, Nepal
4) Islamabad, Pakistan

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5) Jakarta, Indonesia
Answer- 3) Kathmandu, Nepal
Explanation:
The headquarters of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is located at Kathmandu,
Nepal.

102. Which is the capital of Georgia?

1) Belarus
2) Tbilisi
3) Baku
4) Yerevan
5) Kyiv
Answer- 2) Tbilisi
Explanation:
Tbilisi is the capital of the country of Georgia.

103. Which is the official Mascot of 2020 Tokyo Olympics?

1) Vinicius
2) Tom
3) Someity
4) Hodori
5) Miraitowa
Answer- 5) Miraitowa
Explanation:
Miraitowa is the official mascot of the 2020 Summer Olympics, and Someity is the official mascot of the
2020 Summer Paralympics.

104. Which is the capital of Libya?

1) Accra
2) Tripoli
3) Dodoma
4) Beirut
5) Damascus
Answer- 2) Tripoli
Explanation:
Tripoli is the capital city and the largest city of Libya.

105. Which Treaty formally ended the World War I?

1) Treaty of Berlin
2) Treaty of Copenhagen
3) Treaty of Versailles
4) Treaty of Warsaw
5) Treaty of London
Answer- 3) Treaty of Versailles

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Explanation:
The Treaty of Versailles (1919) was the most important of the peace treaties that brought World War I to an
end. The Treaty ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers.

106. Who is the present (as of Feb’21) Director General of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)?
1) Rakesh Asthana
2) A P Maheshwari
3) Surjeet Singh Deswal
4) Alok Verma
5) Rishi Kumar Shukla
Answer- 2) A P Maheshwari
Explanation:
Dr. A P Maheshwari is the present (as of Feb’21) Director General of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

107. Who is the present (as of Feb’21) Director General of Indian Coast Guard (ICG)?
1) Karambir Singh
2) Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria
3) Manoj Mukund Naravane
4) Krishnaswamy Natarajan
5) G. Ashok Kumar
Answer- 4) Krishnaswamy Natarajan
Explanation:
Krishnaswamy Natarajan is the present (as of Feb’21) Director General of Indian Coast Guard (ICG).

108. Where is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport located?

1) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
2) Guwahati, Assam
3) Hyderabad, Telangana
4) Amritsar, Punjab
5) Kohima, Nagaland
Answer- 2) Guwahati, Assam
Explanation:
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport is located at Guwahati, Assam.

109. Where is the headquarters of Amazon India located?

1) Chennai
2) Mumbai
3) Bangalore
4) New Delhi
5) Hyderabad
Answer- 5) Hyderabad
Explanation:
The headquarters of Amazon India is located at Hyderabad, Telangana.

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110. Where is the Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering located?
1) Secunderabad, Telangana
2) Bengaluru, Karnataka
3) Dehradun, Uttarakhand
4) Mhow, Madhya Pradesh
5) Nashik, Maharashtra
Answer- 1) Secunderabad, Telangana
Explanation:
The Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering is located at Secunderabad, Telangana.

111. As per the revised Income Tax slab for FY 2020-21, employees with annual income less than
_________ are exempted from paying Tax.
1) 1 lakh
2) 5 lakhs
3) 3 lakhs
4) 2.5 lakhs
5) 1.5 lakhs
Answer- 4) 2.5 lakhs
Explanation:
As per the revised Income Tax slab for FY 2020-21, employees with annual income less than 2.5 lakhs are
exempted from paying Tax.

112. Which is the Oldest Tennis Tournament?

1) Australian Open
2) French Open
3) Wimbledon
4) Davis Cup
5) US Open
Answer- 3) Wimbledon
Explanation:
Wimbledon tennis tournament takes place at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London,
United Kingdom. It is the Oldest Tennis Tournament, founded in 1877. It usually takes place around the
months of June-July

113. Which of the following Tournament is played in “Clay Courts”?

1) Australian Open
2) French Open
3) Wimbledon
4) Davis Cup
5) US Open
Answer- 2) French Open
Explanation:
The French Open uses clay courts, making it unique among the Grand Slam tournaments.

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114. Who is the present (as of Feb’21) Director General of Sports Authority of India?
1) Rajeev Shukla
2) Sandip Pradhan
3) Narinder Dhruv Batra
4) Praful Patel
5) Gyanendro Nigombam
Answer- 2) Sandip Pradhan
Explanation:
Sandip Pradhan is the present (as of Feb’21) Director General of Sports Authority of India.

115. Where is Thattekad Bird Sanctuary located?

1) Tamil Nadu
2) Telangana
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Kerala
5) Karnataka
Answer- 4) Kerala
Explanation:
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary is the 1st Bird Sanctuary of Kerala.

116. In which sport ‘Norman Brookes Challenge Cup’ tournament is played?

1) Cricket
2) Badminton
3) Hockey
4) Football
5) Tennis
Answer- 5) Tennis
Explanation:
Norman Brookes Challenge Cup is a Tennis Tournament. The Men’s Singles Trophy of Australian Open is
also known as Norman Brookes Challenge Cup

117. Which of the following is the largest Freshwater lake of India?

1) Dal Lake
2) Wular Lake
3) Pulicat Lake
4) Chilika Lake
5) Vembanad Lake
Answer- 2) Wular Lake
Explanation:
Wular Lake is the largest lake in India, also one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia.

118. Recently (in Feb’21), the rare birds, ‘Black Storks’ were found in Sigur plateau. Where is Sigur
plateau located?
1) West Bengal
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Assam

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4) Himachal Pradesh
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 2) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
A group of 6 Black Storks, most likely to be passage migrants, were photographed recently (in Feb’21) in
the Sigur plateau in the Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. This Wet land bird species are mostly found in Europe, Asia
and Africa.

119. Where is the headquarters of Cairn Energy located?

1) Glasgow, Scotland
2) Edinburgh, United Kingdom
3) Belfast, Ireland
4) Warsaw, Poland
5) Cologne, Germany
Answer- 2) Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Explanation:
India is likely to file an appeal against the $1.4 billion international arbitration award won by Cairn Energy
in a tax dispute. The dispute with Cairn arose in 2015 after the govt demanded capital gains tax of Rs 10,200
crore plus interest and penalty for a reorganisation of assets that Cairn undertook for its India unit in 2006,
ahead of the listing of its shares in 2007. Cairn Energy is headquartered at Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

120. Where is Shree Jagannath Temple located?

1) Gujarat
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Odisha
5) Bihar
Answer- 4) Odisha
Explanation:
The Shree Jagannath Temple is an important Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath, a form of Vishnu, in Puri
in the state of Odisha.

121. Where is the Tomb of Akbar the Great located?

1) Patna, Bihar
2) Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
3) Agra, Uttar Pradesh
4) New Delhi
5) Lahore, Pakistan
Answer- 3) Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Akbar's tomb is the tomb of the Mughal emperor Akbar. It was built by his son Jahangir at Agra, Uttar
Pradesh.

122. Under ___________ category, Nobel Prize has never been shared.
1) Physiology
2) Chemistry

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3) Physics
4) Peace
5) Literature
Answer- 5) Literature
Explanation:
Literature is the only category, in which Nobel Prize has never been shared.

123. Who is the Union Minister responsible for Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and
Dairying (as of Feb’21)?
1) Krishan Pal
2) Prahlad Singh Patel
3) Parshottam Rupala
4) Giriraj Singh
5) Raj Kumar Singh
Answer- 4) Giriraj Singh
Explanation:
Giriraj Singh is the Union Minister responsible for Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (as
of Feb’21).

124. Where is India’s 1st skill university ‘Shri Vishwakarma Skill University (SVSU)’ located?
1) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
2) Imphal, Manipur
3) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
4) Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
5) Gurugram, Haryana
Answer- 5) Gurugram, Haryana
Explanation:
The 1st skill university of India is Shri Vishwakarma Skill University (SVSU), Gurugram, Haryana.

125. Where is Kondapalli Fort located?

1) Telangana
2) Arunachal Pradesh
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Bihar
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 5) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Kondapalli Fort is located at Andhra Pradesh.

126. Which is the 1st state in India to have a Digital (paperless) Legislative Assembly?
1) Arunachal Pradesh
2) Goa
3) Gujarat
4) Himachal Pradesh
5) Sikkim
Answer- 4) Himachal Pradesh

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Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh is India’s first state to have a hi-tech Digital Legislative Assembly with e-Vidhan, making
all its functionaries paperless.

127. Which city is known as the “Sports Capital of South India”?

1) Bangalore
2) Kochi
3) Vijayawada
4) Hyderabad
5) Coimbatore
Answer- 5) Coimbatore
Explanation:
Coimbatore city is known as the “Sports Capital of South India”.

128. When was National Smart Cities Mission initiated?

1) 2014
2) 2018
3) 2017
4) 2015
5) 2016
Answer- 4) 2015
Explanation:
National Smart Cities Mission is an urban renewal and retrofitting program by the Government of India
initiated in 2015.

129. Where is Ekuveni Stadium located?

1) Bangladesh
2) Sri Lanka
3) Mauritius
4) Nepal
5) Maldives
Answer- 5) Maldives
Explanation:
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced a USD 40 million standalone LoC to boost sports
infrastructure in the Maldives during at an event at the Ekuveni Stadium.

130. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with National Commission for Scheduled Castes
(NCSC)?
1) Article 338
2) Article 312
3) Article 343
4) Article 340
5) Article 325
Answer- 1) Article 338

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Explanation:
Article 338 of the Indian constitution deals with National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) and
Article 338 A deals with National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST).

131. When was Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) formed?
1) 1988
2) 1973
3) 1990
4) 2003
5) 1992
Answer- 3) 1990
Explanation:
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) was formed on 2nd April 1990.

132. When was Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) established?
1) 1992
2) 1985
3) 1990
4) 1982
5) 2003
Answer- 1) 1992
Explanation:
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) was founded on 12 April 1992.

133. ___________ is a situation, where the inflation rate is high and the economic growth rate is low.
1) Hyper Inflation
2) Cost – Push Inflation
3) Demand – Pull Inflation
4) Stagflation
5) Reflation
Answer- 4) Stagflation
Explanation:
Stagflation is a situation in which the inflation rate is high and the economic growth rate is low.

134. Which of the following is wrongly matched?

1) Arjun Munda – Tribal Affairs
2) Harsh Vardhan – Earth Sciences
3) Pralhad Joshi – Petroleum & Natural Gas
4) Giriraj Singh – Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries
5) Mahendra Nath Pandey – Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Answer- 3) Pralhad Joshi – Petroleum & Natural Gas
Explanation:
Minister Ministry
Arjun Munda Tribal Affairs
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Pralhad Joshi Parliamentary Affairs
Giriraj Singh Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries
Mahendra Nath Pandey Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

135. Which city is known as the “Sports Capital of India”?

1) Ahmedabad
2) Coimbatore
3) Bhubaneswar
4) Nagpur
5) Kolkata
Answer- 3) Bhubaneswar
Explanation:
Bhubaneswar is known as the “Sports Capital of India”.

136. The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, is an initiative by Govt. of India that provides
incentive to companies in _____ key sectors.
1) 13
2) 25
3) 12
4) 5
5) 10
Answer- 1) 13
Explanation:
The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, is an initiative by Govt. of India that provides incentive to
companies in 13 key sectors.

137. What is India’s Rank in the World Bank’s, “Ease of doing Business Report – 2020”?
1) 79
2) 114
3) 63
4) 71
5) 52
Answer- 3) 63
Explanation:
India is Ranked at 63, in the World Bank’s, “Ease of doing Business Report – 2020”.

138. Which is the only Paleolithic site in India?

1) Edakkal Caves
2) Bhimbetka rock shelters
3) Kupgal petroglyphs
4) Kudakkallu Parambu
5) Burzahom
Answer- 2) Bhimbetka rock shelters
Explanation:
The Bhimbetka rock shelters are an archaeological site in central India that spans the prehistoric Paleolithic
and Mesolithic periods. It is located in Madhya Pradesh.

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139. Where is Bhavanisagar dam, South Asia’s largest Earthen dam, located?
1) Kerala
2) Karnataka
3) Telangana
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 4) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Bhavanisagar dam, South Asia’s largest Earthen dam is located in Tamil Nadu.

140. Where is V. O. Chidambaranar Port located?

1) Gujarat
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Odisha
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Goa
Answer- 2) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust is one of the 13 major ports in India, is located in Tamil Nadu

141. When was ‘Swachh Iconic Places (SIP)’ initiative of Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin (SBM-G)
launched?
1) 2014
2) 2017
3) 2018
4) 2015
5) 2016
Answer- 5) 2016
Explanation:
‘Swachh Iconic Places (SIP)’ initiative of Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin (SBM-G) was launched in 2016.

142. Where is the headquarters of Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) located?
1) Kochi, Kerala
2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
3) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
4) Kolkata, West Bengal
5) Patna, Bihar
Answer- 3) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The headquarters of Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is located at Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

143. NGOs in India are established under the provisions of Article ___ of Indian Constitution that
provides right to form associations.
1) 15
2) 23
3) 17

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4) 21
5) 19
Answer- 5) 19
Explanation:
NGOs in India are established under the provisions of Article 19 of Indian Constitution that provides right to
form associations.

144. When was the Indian Premier League (IPL) established?

1) 2007
2) 2006
3) 2005
4) 2008
5) 2009
Answer- 4) 2008
Explanation:
Indian Premier League (IPL) was established in 2008.

145. Which is the World’s longest Undersea Tunnel?

1) Channel Tunnel
2) Seikan Tunnel
3) Taihang Tunnel
4) Gotthard Base Tunnel
5) Laerdal Tunnel
Answer- 2) Seikan Tunnel
Explanation:
The Seikan Tunnel in Japan is the world’s longest undersea tunnel, that lies 140m below the seabed.

146. When was the 1st BRICS Summit took place?

1) 2001
2) 2006
3) 2009
4) 2008
5) 2003
Answer- 3) 2009
Explanation:
The first BRIC Summit took place in 2009 in the Russian Federation and focused on issues such as reform of
the global financial architecture.

147. What is India’s rank in the “Henley Passport Index: Q1 2021 Global Ranking”?
1) 58
2) 27
3) 106
4) 67
5) 85
Answer- 5) 85

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Explanation:
Henley & Partners released “Henley Passport Index: Q1 2021 Global Ranking” where India was ranked 85th
with visa-free score of 58.

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