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- Which University has topped the QS World University Rankings 2021?
A) University of Oxford
B) University of Cambridge
C) Stanford University
D) Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Option D
Explanation:The 11th edition of the QS World University Rankings was released on March 04, 2021.
The QS World University Rankings 2021 ranks the top 1,000 universities from around the world, covering 80 different locations. There are 47 new entrants in the list.The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), United States has retained its top position as the best university for the ninth year in a row.
- The Udaipur Science Centre is a new centre developed by the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) in which north-eastern state of India?
A) Tripura
B) Sikkim
C) Manipur
D) Arunachal Pradesh
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Option A
Explanation: The Udaipur Science Centre was inaugurated by Governor of Tripura Ramesh Bais at Udaipur, Tripura on February 28, 2021. It has been developed by the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM).
- World Bank has planned to introduce a credit guarantee scheme to boost the rooftop solar programme in India for MSMEs. What will be the value of this scheme?
A) 300 million
B) 200 million
C) 100 million
D) 500 million
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Option C
Explanation:The World Bank is planning to introduce a $100-million credit guarantee scheme to boost the rooftop solar programme in India for MSMEs.
- Which year has been adopted by UNGA to be observed as International Year of Millets, as proposed by India?
A) 2025
B) 2021
C) 2022
D) 2023
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Option D
Explanation:On March 03, 2021, the 193-member United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) unanimously adopted the resolution, sponsored by India, declaring 2023 as the International Year of Millets.
- Which city has emerged as the top city in the Ease of Living Index 2020 in the Million+ category?
A) Bengaluru
B) Pune
C) Ahmedabad
D) Chennai
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Option A
Explanation:Bengaluru and Shimla have topped the Ease of Living Index 2020, released by Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri on March 04, 2021. Bengaluru emerged as the top performer in Million+ category. Shimla was ranked the highest in ease of living in Less than Million category
- Which municipality has topped the Municipal Performance Index (MPI) 2020 in Million plus population category?
A) Ahmedabad
B) Indore
C) Surat
D) Pune
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Option B
Explanation:The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs released the final rankings of the Municipal Performance Index (MPI) 2020 on March 04, 2021. Indore has topped this list, followed by Surat and Bhopal.
- The Starship prototype rocket “SN10 “ was successfully launched and tested by which organisation recently?
A) European Space Agency
B) Boeing
C) NASA
D) SpaceX
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Option D
Explanation:Elon Musk owned private rocket company, SpaceX successfully tested its Starship prototype rocket “SN10 “ after two recent failed attempts.
- How many Indian institution has made it to top 100 in 2021 QS World University Rankings by Subject?
A) 10
B) 17
C) 12
D) 15
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Option C
Explanation:In terms of subject, twelve Indian universities and higher education institutions have made it to top 100, with three Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) making it to top 50 for their respective subject.
- Which country has recently signed “procurement of defence material and equipment” agreement to purchase BrahMos missile?
A) Vietnam
B) Philippines
C) Germany
D) Egypt
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Option B
Explanation:India has signed a key pact with the Philippines called “implementing arrangement” for “procurement of defence material and equipment”, on March 02, 2021, as per which the country will buy the BrahMos cruise missiles from India.
- Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the International Boxing Association’s (AIBA) Champions and Veterans Committee?
A) Mary Kom
B) Floyd Mayweather
C) Mike Tyson
D) Vijender Singh
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Option A
Explanation:Six-time world champion boxer Mary Kom has been appointed as the Chairperson of the International Boxing Association’s (AIBA) Champions and Veterans Committee.
- Manpreet Vohra has been given the role of the India’s Ambassador to which country recently?
A) New Zealand
B) Japan
C) Australia
D) Finland
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Option C
Explanation:Manpreet Vohra has been appointed as the High Commissioner of India to Australia.
- Which city has emerged as the top city in the Ease of Living Index 2020 in the Less than Million category?
A) Gandhinagar
B) Gurugram
C) Bhubaneswar
D) Shimla
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Option D
Explanation: Shimla was ranked the highest in ease of living in this category
- Which municipality has topped the Municipal Performance Index (MPI) 2020 in Less than million category?
A) Udaipur
B) Salem
C) New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC)
D) Tirupati
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Option C
Explanation:New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) emerged as the leader, followed by Tirupati and Gandhinagar.
