1. Which country’s recent parliamentary elections have been noted for the significant rise of environmentalist parties?
A) Germany
B) Canada
C) Australia
D) Japan
2. The United Nations recently passed a resolution to combat which growing global issue?
A) Plastic pollution in oceans
B) Desertification
C) Internet censorship
D) Wildlife trafficking
3. Which two nations signed a landmark peace treaty on 26 March 2024, ending decades of conflict?
A) North and South Korea
B) Armenia and Azerbaijan
C) Israel and Palestine
D) India and Pakistan
4. The World Health Organization has declared an international public health emergency due to an outbreak of which disease?
A) Ebola
B) Zika
C) Yellow Fever
D) H5N8 Influenza
5. The International Monetary Fund has agreed to a new debt relief initiative for which region?
A) Sub-Saharan Africa
B) Southeast Asia
C) Latin America
D) Eastern Europe
6. Which initiative was launched by the Indian government to boost the manufacturing sector in March 2024?
A) Make in India 2.0
B) Startup India
C) Digital India
D) Skill India
7. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised India’s GDP growth forecast for 2024-25 to what percentage?
A) 5%
B) 6%
C) 7%
D) 8%
8. What major economic reform did the Ministry of Finance announce regarding the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in March 2024?
A) Reduction in the number of tax slabs
B) Increase in the highest tax slab rate
C) Introduction of a new cess
D) Simplification of the return filing process
9. Which country became the largest foreign direct investor in India in the fiscal year 2024, as per the data released in March?
A) United States
B) Singapore
C) Mauritius
D) Japan
10. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced a new digital currency model in March 2024. What is its primary feature?
A) Blockchain-based security
B) Interest-bearing capability
C) Tied to the gold reserve
D) Exclusively for international trade
11. Which river’s basin management was highlighted for integrated development in India on 26 March 2024?
A) Ganga
B) Brahmaputra
C) Yamuna
D) Indus
12. The Shipra River was recently audited for environmental degradation. In which state is it primarily located?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Rajasthan
D) Gujarat
13. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated several developmental projects in which northeastern state on 26 March 2024?
A) Assam
B) Tripura
C) Manipur
D) Nagaland
14. Which phenomenon’s impact on the Indian Monsoon was a significant concern in the year 2023-24?
A) El Niño
B) La Niña
C) Indian Ocean Dipole
D) Madden-Julian Oscillation
15. The Agalega Islands were in the news for their geopolitical significance. Which country do they belong to?
A) India
B) Mauritius
C) Seychelles
D) Madagascar
16. What breakthrough in astrophysics was announced on 26 March 2024, regarding the study of dark matter?
A) Discovery of a new type of dark matter particle
B) Direct detection of dark matter
C) Creation of dark matter in a laboratory
D) Observation of dark matter annihilation
17. Which space mission, launched in early 2024, successfully deployed its telescope to observe exoplanets?
A) Kepler-2
B) TESS-2
C) James Webb Space Telescope II
D) Hubble Advanced Telescope
18. The ‘Deep Ocean Mission’ by India has led to the discovery of what significant underwater feature?
A) A new coral reef system
B) Underwater volcanic activity in the Indian Ocean
C) A massive undersea mountain range
D) Rare earth mineral deposits
19. In the field of biotechnology, what new vaccine technology was introduced that can be tailored to individuals?
A) mRNA vaccines
B) DNA-based vaccines
C) Personalized cancer vaccines
D) Nanoparticle vaccines
20. The latest advancement in renewable energy technology is the development of what type of solar cells?
A) Perovskite solar cells
B) Organic photovoltaic cells
C) Quantum dot solar cells
D) Multi-junction solar cells
21. Which company announced a breakthrough in quantum computing technology on 26 March 2024?
A) Google
B) IBM
C) Microsoft
D) Intel
22. The government of India has launched a new app for digital literacy. What is the name of this app?
A) Digital India
B) BharatNet
C) ePathshala
D) Saksham
23. What is the name of the satellite launched by ISRO for remote sensing purposes on 26 March 2024?
A) Cartosat-4
B) Resourcesat-3
C) Oceansat-3
D) Astrosat-2
24. Which new feature was introduced in the National Cyber Security Policy on 26 March 2024?
A) Cybersecurity audits for all government departments
B) Mandatory cybersecurity insurance
C) Public-private partnership model for cybersecurity
D) Establishment of a national cybersecurity response team
25. The ‘Tech for Sustainable Development’ initiative was launched by which global organization on 26 March 2024?
A) United Nations
B) World Economic Forum
C) International Telecommunication Union
D) World Bank
26. Which recent amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced changes to the federal structure?
A) 101st Amendment
B) 102nd Amendment
C) 103rd Amendment
D) 104th Amendment
27. The ‘Right to Work’ has been recognized as a fundamental right under which article of the Indian Constitution as of 26 March 2024?
A) Article 19
B) Article 21
C) Article 41
D) Article 43
28. On 26 March 2024, which High Court ruled that the right to internet access is a fundamental right under Article 19?
A) Delhi High Court
B) Bombay High Court
C) Kerala High Court
D) Madras High Court
29. The Election Commission of India has introduced a new technology for voter verification. What is it?
A) Facial recognition technology
B) Iris scan
C) Fingerprint verification
D) Blockchain technology
30. The Supreme Court’s recent judgment on 26 March 2024 upheld the constitutionality of which act?
A) Citizenship Amendment Act
B) National Register of Citizens
C) Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act
D) Prevention of Money Laundering Act
31. Which archaeological site, recently excavated in March 2024, is believed to have been a significant trade center during the Harappan civilization?
A) Lothal
B) Dholavira
C) Rakhigarhi
D) Kalibangan
32. The ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ initiative, which celebrates India’s independence, reached which milestone year in 2024?
A) 75th
B) 100th
C) 125th
D) 150th
33. In March 2024, which ancient Indian text was translated into 50 different languages as part of a cultural exchange program?
A) Rigveda
B) Mahabharata
C) Ramayana
D) Arthashastra
34. The restoration of which historical monument, completed in March 2024, is expected to boost tourism in the region?
A) Taj Mahal
B) Hampi
C) Qutub Minar
D) Ajanta Caves
35. A new museum dedicated to the history of science and technology in India was inaugurated in March 2024 in which city?
A) Delhi
B) Bengaluru
C) Kolkata
D) Mumbai
36. Which new defense system was inducted into the Indian Armed Forces on 26 March 2024?
A) Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) System
B) Next-Generation Stealth Submarine
C) Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV)
D) Laser-Guided Anti-Tank Missile
37. The joint military exercise ‘Indra’ conducted on 26 March 2024 is between India and which country?
A) Russia
B) United States
C) France
D) Japan
38. Which country unveiled its first indigenously developed fifth-generation fighter aircraft on 26 March 2024?
A) Japan
B) South Korea
C) India
D) Turkey
39. The ‘Atmanirbhar Defence Program’, launched in March 2024, aims to increase domestic production to what percentage of defense procurement?
A) 40%
B) 60%
C) 70%
D) 80%
40. On 26 March 2024, which international organization did India join as a full member for defense and security cooperation?
A) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
B) Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
C) Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
D) Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD)
41. Which country won the most medals at the 2024 Winter Olympics?
A) Norway
B) Canada
C) Germany
D) United States
42. Who set a new world record in the 100m freestyle swimming event in March 2024?
A) Caeleb Dressel
B) Kyle Chalmers
C) David Popovici
D) Kliment Kolesnikov
43. The 2024 IPL season saw the introduction of a new team. What is the name of the franchise?
A) Gujarat Titans
B) Lucknow Super Giants
C) Pune Warriors
D) Kochi Tuskers Kerala
44. Which female tennis player won the Miami Open in March 2024?
A) Naomi Osaka
B) Ashleigh Barty
C) Iga Świątek
D) Simona Halep
45. In March 2024, which sports league implemented the use of AI for real-time game analytics?
A) NBA
B) NFL
C) MLB
D) NHL
46. Which two countries agreed to a ceasefire in the disputed region of Kashmir on 26 March 2024?
A) India and Pakistan
B) India and China
C) Pakistan and Afghanistan
D) China and Bhutan
47. The United Nations passed a resolution on 26 March 2024 to address the humanitarian crisis in which war-torn country?
A) Syria
B) Yemen
C) Ukraine
D) Somalia
48. On 26 March 2024, which country announced its withdrawal from a long-standing territorial dispute with its neighbor?
A) Greece
B) Turkey
C) Japan
D) Russia
49. The African Union mediated peace talks on 26 March 2024 to resolve conflicts in which region?
A) Horn of Africa
B) Sahel
C) Great Lakes
D) North Africa
50. Which international organization launched a disarmament initiative on 26 March 2024 to curb the spread of small arms in conflict zones?
A) NATO
B) ASEAN
C) European Union
D) United Nations
Answer Keys:
1. C) Australia
2. A) Plastic pollution in oceans
3. B) Armenia and Azerbaijan
4. D) H5N8 Influenza
5. A) Sub-Saharan Africa
6. A) Make in India 2.0
7. C) 7%
8. D) Simplification of the return filing process
9. B) Singapore
10. A) Blockchain-based security
11. A) Ganga
12. A) Madhya Pradesh
13. B) Tripura
14. A) El Niño
15. B) Mauritius
16. B) Direct detection of dark matter
17. C) James Webb Space Telescope II
18. D) Rare earth mineral deposits
19. C) Personalized cancer vaccines
20. A) Perovskite solar cells
21. B) IBM
22. D) Saksham
23. A) Cartosat-4
24. C) Public-private partnership model for cybersecurity
25. A) United Nations
26. C) 103rd Amendment
27. D) Article 43
28. C) Kerala High Court
29. A) Facial recognition technology
30. C) Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act
31. C) Rakhigarhi
32. A) 75th
33. C) Ramayana
34. B) Hampi
35. B) Bengaluru
36. C) Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV)
37. A) Russia
38. D) Turkey
39. C) 70%
40. B) Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
41. A) Norway
42. C) David Popovici
43. B) Lucknow Super Giants
44. C) Iga Świątek
45. A) NBA
46. A) India and Pakistan
47. B) Yemen
48. C) Japan
49. A) Horn of Africa
50. D) United Nations
