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Which state has topped in the country for the overall implementation of Poshan Abhiyaan?
A) Karnataka
B) Rajasthan
C) Gujarat
D) Andhra Pradesh

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Option D
Explanation: As per the recent report shared by NITI Aayog, Andhra Pradesh has been ranked first in the country for overall implementation of Poshan Abhiyaan (earlier known as National Nutrition Mission).
The National Conference on Women in Police and CAPFs was held in which city recently?
A) Hyderabad
B) Mumbai
C) New Delhi
D) Kolkata

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Option C
Explanation: The Union Minister for Women and Child Development Mrs Smriti Zubin Irani inaugurated the National Conference on Women in Police and CAPFs (Central Armed Police Forces) in New Delhi on 7th March 2020. The conference was organized by the Bureau of Police Research and Development, (BPR&D), Ministry of Home Affairs.
Where is Jewar International Airport project being established?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Arunachal Pradesh

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Option B
Explanation: The first phase of the Jewar International Airport, in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh has been included in the world’s 100 strategic global infrastructure projects for the year 2020. Once operational, Jewar Airport will be Asia’s second largest international airport after China’s Shanghai International Airport and 5th largest airport in the world.
What is the rank of India in the inclusive internet index 2020 released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)?
A) 46
B) 52
C) 34
D) 68

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Option A
Explanation:India has been ranked 46th out of 100 countries on the inclusive internet index 2020 released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
Which state has launched the mobile app NIGHA to prevent corrupt practices in the elections in the state?
A) Haryana
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Gujarat
D) Kerala

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Option B
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy has launched a mobile app called ‘Nigha’, to prevent the corrupt practices in upcoming local body elections in the state.
The comic-book ‘The Adventures of the Daredevil Democrat’ is based on the life of which of these leaders?
A) Sanjay Gandhi
B) Morarji Desai
C) Biju Patnaik
D) Narendra Modi

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Option C
Explanation: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has launched a comic book titled ‘The Adventures of the Daredevil Democrat’, which is based on the life and works of legendary leader and former Chief Minister of the state Biju Patnaik.
CISF observes its Raising Day every year on 10 March. In 2020, CISF celebrated its __________ Raising Day
A) 48th
B) 72nd
C) 25th
D) 51st

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Option D
Explanation: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) celebrates its raising day ever year on 10 March. 2020 marks 51st Raising Day celebrations of the CISF.
What is the rank of India in KPMG’s 2020 Technology Innovation Hubs report?
A) 2nd
B) 7th
C) 5th
D) 3rd

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Option A
Explanation: India has been ranked 2nd jointly with China in the KPMG’s 2020 Technology Innovation Hubs report. UK has topped the report on technology innovation hubs.
Name the Indian player who has been awarded the inaugural BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year award 2019?
A) Mary Kom
B) Dutee Chand
C) PV Sindhu
D) Vinesh Phogat

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Option C
Explanation: Indian badminton champion and Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu has won the inaugural BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year award 2019.
Who has been selected for the 7th Dr MS Swaminathan Award for the period 2017-2019?
A) K. Sadasiva Rao
B) V Praveen Rao
C) S. Sudheer Kumar
D) M. B. Ramesh Kumar

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Option B
Explanation: V Praveen Rao, Vice-Chancellor of Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU), has won the seventh Dr MS Swaminathan Award for the period 2017-2019.
As per the recent government data, which among these states has topped in the installations of solar rooftop plants across the country?
A) Gujarat
B) Assam
C) Uttarakhand
D) Tamil Nadu

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Option A
Explanation: As per the data released by the government, Gujarat is the top-most state in the installations of solar rooftop plants across the country. Gujarat installed about 50,915 systems on domestic rooftops in the State as on March 2, 2020.
UPI App PhonePe has tied up with which bank for UPI transactions?
A) HDFC Bank
B) Axis Bank
C) ICICI Bank
D) Federal Bank

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Option C
Explanation: UPI App PhonePe which earlier partnered with YES Bank, for UPI, has now partnered with ICICI Bank for UPI transactions.
Which country has topped the inclusive internet index 2020 released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)?
A) Germany
B) Finland
C) Norway
D) Sweden

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Option D
Explanation: Top 3 nations are: Sweden, New Zealand and United States. Burundi was the worst ranked country placed at 100th position.
Bangladesh High Court has recently declared which of these slogans as the national slogan of the country?
A) Victory Bangla
B) Ahoy Bangla
C) Joy Bangla
D) Amar Bangla

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Option C
Explanation: On 10 March 2020, The Bangladesh High Court has declared that ‘Joy Bangla’ will be the national motto or slogan of Bangladesh
Max Von Sydow, who died recently was the veteran actor of which country?
A) Sweden
B) United States
C) France
D) Germany

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Option A
Explanation: Oscar-nominated Swedish actor Max Von Sydow passes away at the age of 90
Fagli is a traditional festival celebrated in which state of India?
A) West Bengal
B) Himachal Pradesh
C) Bihar
D) Karnataka

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Option B
Explanation: Traditional ‘Fagli’ festival celebrated in Kinnaur District of Himachal Pradesh to observe the “victory of good over evil”
Which Indian state has topped in the list of states in terms of the number of participants in the Poshan Abhiyaan?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) Odisha

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Option A
Explanation: Tamil Nadu tops the list of the states in terms of the number of participants in the Poshan Abhiyaan.
Which city has topped the ranking of KPMG’s 2020 Technology Innovation Hubs report?
A) Bengaluru
B) Singapore
C) London
D) Moscow

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Option B
Explanation: Among cities, Singapore is ranked 1^st. Bengaluru is top Indian city at 9^th rank. Mumbai is the only other Indian city ranked 16th on the list of top 20 cities.

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