1. Which country has launched the ‘Aspire to Innovate (A2I) Programme’ for fostering digital economy growth?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] India
[C] Singapore
[D] Malaysia
2. The ‘Global Economic Stability Report 2024’ was released by which international financial institution?
[A] World Bank
[B] International Monetary Fund (IMF)
[C] Asian Development Bank (ADB)
[D] European Central Bank (ECB)
3. What is the theme of the ‘World Economic Forum 2024’ held in Davos?
[A] Shaping the Future of Economy
[B] Building Sustainable Economies
[C] Global Economic Resilience
[D] Inclusive Growth in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
4. Which country has topped the ‘Ease of Doing Business Index 2024’ released by the World Bank?
[A] New Zealand
[B] Singapore
[C] Denmark
[D] South Korea
5. The ‘International Finance Corporation’ has partnered with which country to establish the first carbon-neutral industrial zone in South Asia?
[A] Nepal
[B] Bhutan
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Sri Lanka
6. Which country recently announced the discovery of a significant lithium deposit, crucial for electric vehicle batteries?
[A] Bolivia
[B] Argentina
[C] Chile
[D] Australia
7. The ‘Global Resource Initiative’ was launched by which country to ensure sustainable supply chains for natural resources?
[A] United Kingdom
[B] Germany
[C] Canada
[D] France
8. What is the name of the international treaty signed to prevent biopiracy of genetic resources and traditional knowledge?
[A] Nagoya Protocol
[B] Kyoto Protocol
[C] Paris Agreement
[D] Cartagena Protocol
9. Which international organization released the ‘World Water Development Report 2024’ highlighting the critical state of global freshwater resources?
[A] World Health Organization (WHO)
[B] United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
[C] World Bank
[D] International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
10. The ‘Clean Energy Mineral Resource Challenge’ was announced by which country to boost the exploration of rare earth elements?
[A] United States
[B] India
[C] Japan
[D] South Africa
11. What was the major recommendation of the Vijay Raghavan Committee that was recently submitted to the government?
A) Increase the budget allocation for DRDO
B) DRDO to focus solely on research and development
C) Expansion of DRDO’s international collaborations
D) Privatization of DRDO
12. As per the recent updates, which country’s veto power influenced the United Nations’ decision-making process regarding a defence resolution?
A) United States
B) Russia
C) China
D) India
13. The Indian Army raised its first squadron of which type of helicopters in Rajasthan?
A) Chinook
B) Apache
C) Black Hawk
D) Mi-17
14. Which organization enforced the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) for the Lok Sabha elections, ensuring free and fair elections?
A) Supreme Court of India
B) Election Commission of India
C) Central Bureau of Investigation
D) Ministry of Defence
15. Which space agency launched the ‘Lunar Pathfinder’ mission to map the moon’s surface for future human missions?
A) NASA
B) ISRO
C) ESA
D) Roscosmos
16. The ‘Green Comet’ observed in 2024 was last seen during which historical period?
A) Middle Ages
B) Bronze Age
C) Ice Age
D) Roman Empire
17. What breakthrough in quantum computing was announced by researchers in March 2024?
A) Creation of a 1000-qubit processor
B) Development of quantum teleportation
C) Discovery of a new quantum particle
D) Use of quantum computing in medical diagnosis
18. Which country’s scientists developed a vaccine for the ‘Nipah virus’ using synthetic biology?
A) United States
B) India
C) Germany
D) Australia
19. The ‘Deep Ocean Mission’ launched by which country aims to explore mineral deposits in the Indian Ocean?
A) China
B) Japan
C) India
D) South Korea
20. On 20 March 2024, which constitutional amendment was proposed to enhance the powers of the Election Commission?
A) 101st Amendment
B) 102nd Amendment
C) 103rd Amendment
D) 104th Amendment
21. Which landmark judgment related to Article 356 of the Indian Constitution was revisited by the Supreme Court for a new interpretation?
A) Golaknath Case
B) Kesavananda Bharati Case
C) S.R. Bommai Case
D) Minerva Mills Case
22. The ‘Model Code of Conduct’ was recently in the news due to its enforcement in which upcoming elections?
A) Presidential Elections
B) Lok Sabha Elections
C) State Assembly Elections
D) Panchayat Elections
23. The Government of India has notified new rules for the implementation of which act on 20 March 2024?
A) Citizenship Amendment Act
B) Right to Information Act
C) Prevention of Corruption Act
D) National Security Act
24. Which state’s government introduced a bill on 20 March 2024 to regulate the appointment and tenure of the Chief Secretary?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Maharashtra
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Kerala
25. Which country improved its ranking in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2024, securing the 7th position?
A) China
B) India
C) Germany
D) Brazil
26. On World TB Day, which country’s success in reducing TB incidence and mortality was acknowledged by the WHO?
A) South Africa
B) India
C) Russia
D) United Kingdom
27. Which country announced a significant stride in renewable energy, ranking 37th in the CCPI 2024?
A) Australia
B) Norway
C) India
D) Canada
28. What was the major takeaway from the COP26 climate talks regarding India’s commitment to climate change?
A) Pledge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070
B) Introduction of a carbon tax
C) Ban on diesel vehicles
D) Commitment to phase out coal by 2040
29. The State of the Global Climate 2023 report highlighted unprecedented levels of climate change indicators. Which organization released this report?
A) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
B) World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
C) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
D) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
30. Which significant trade agreement did India renew with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) on 20 March 2024?
A) Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement
B) Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement
C) Free Trade Agreement
D) Partnership and Cooperation Agreement
31. On 20 March 2024, which country announced a new trade deal with the UK under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS)?
A) Bangladesh
B) Kenya
C) India
D) South Africa
32. The ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, often associated with trade and diplomatic relations, was emphasized by which country’s foreign policy on 20 March 2024?
A) China
B) India
C) Russia
D) United States
33. What was the focus of the trade discussions at the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference that India participated in on 20 March 2024?
A) Agricultural subsidies
B) Digital trade
C) Intellectual property rights
D) Services trade
34. Which international organization’s report, released on 20 March 2024, highlighted the impact of climate change on global trade patterns?
A) World Trade Organization (WTO)
B) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
C) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
D) World Economic Forum (WEF)
35. Which two countries conducted the joint military exercise ‘Bold Kurukshetra’ in March 2024?
A) India and Singapore
B) India and Thailand
C) India and Indonesia
D) India and Vietnam
36. The ‘Exercise Tiger Triumph – 24’ is a bilateral tri-service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise between India and which other country?
A) United States
B) Russia
C) Japan
D) Australia
37. ‘Exercise Lamitiye 2024’ is a joint military exercise between the Indian Army and which country’s Defence Forces?
A) Seychelles
B) Mauritius
C) Maldives
D) Sri Lanka
38. The ‘Milan Exercise 2024’ hosted by the Indian Navy saw the participation of how many foreign warships?
A) 16
B) 20
C) 24
D) 30
39. Which multilateral naval exercise, known for being the largest of its kind, did India participate in March 2024?
A) RIMPAC
B) MALABAR
C) COBRA-GOLD
D) MILAN
40. Which initiative was launched by India to achieve a 40% reduction in particulate matter concentration in covered cities by 2026?
A) National Clean Air Programme
B) Swachh Bharat Mission
C) Smart Cities Mission
D) Green India Mission
41. The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), established in Mauritius in March 1997, focuses on what primary area of cooperation among its members?
A) Maritime security
B) Cultural exchange
C) Economic and technical cooperation
D) Environmental protection
42. As per the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, India’s renewable energy capacity surpassed how many gigawatts by 2023?
A) 100 GW
B) 180 GW
C) 250 GW
D) 300 GW
43. The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) contributes significantly to reducing emissions of which pollutant?
A) Carbon dioxide
B) Black carbon
C) Methane
D) Ozone
44. What is the main source of black carbon emissions in India?
A) Industrial processes
B) Residential cookstoves
C) Vehicle exhaust
D) Agricultural burning
45. Which initiative was launched by the Ministry of Agriculture to enhance farmers’ access to credit facilities?
A) Kisan Vikas Patra
B) Kisan Credit Card Scheme
C) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
D) National Agriculture Market
46. The ‘Green Revolution – Krishonnati Yojana’ was extended until which year to boost the agriculture sector?
A) 2025
B) 2026
C) 2027
D) 2028
47. What is the target set by the Indian government for renewable energy capacity in the agriculture sector by 2025?
A) 20 GW
B) 25 GW
C) 30 GW
D) 35 GW
48. Which state announced the implementation of the ‘Zero Budget Natural Farming’ model to promote sustainable agriculture?
A) Kerala
B) Himachal Pradesh
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Telangana
49. The ‘National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm’ aims to increase the domestic production of palm oil by what percentage by 2025?
A) 50%
B) 60%
C) 70%
D) 80%
50. Which film won the ‘Best Picture’ award at the Oscars in 2024?
A) The Last Sunset
B) Dreams of Tomorrow
C) Echoes of the Past
D) Whispers of the Heart
Answers Keys:
1. [A] Bangladesh
2. [B] International Monetary Fund (IMF)
3. [C] Global Economic Resilience
4. [B] Singapore
5. [C] Bangladesh
6. [C] Chile
7. [A] United Kingdom
8. [A] Nagoya Protocol
9. [B] United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
10. [A] United States
11. B) DRDO to focus solely on research and development
12. B) Russia3
13. B) Apache
14. B) Election Commission of India
15. C) ESA
16. B) Bronze Age
17. A) Creation of a 1000-qubit processor
18. D) Australia
19. C) India
20. B) 102nd Amendment
21. C) S.R. Bommai Case
22. B) Lok Sabha Elections
23. A) Citizenship Amendment Act
24. D) Kerala
25. B) India
26. B) India
27. C) India
28. A) Pledge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070
29. B) World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
30. C) Free Trade Agreement
31. A) Bangladesh
32. B) India
33. B) Digital trade
34. B) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
35. A) India and Singapore
36. A) United States
37. A) Seychelles
38. A) 16
39. D) MILAN
40. A) National Clean Air Programme
41. C) Economic and technical cooperation
42. B) 180 GW
43. B) Black carbon
44. B) Residential cookstoves
45. B) Kisan Credit Card Scheme
46. B) 2026
47. C) 30 GW
48. C) Andhra Pradesh
49. D) 80%
50. C) Echoes of the Past
