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1 .
Where is the headquarters of CARICOM?
A)
South Africa
B)
Zimbabwe
C)
Namibia
D)
Guyana

Correct Answer :   Guyana

CARICOM stands for Caribbean Community, which was founded in 1973 and headquartered in Georgetown, Guyana. It is also called Caribbean Community and Common Market
CARICOM is a grouping of twenty countries with fifteen Member States and five Associate Members. It aims to establish economic integration and cooperation among its members.

Published On : March 11, 2021
2 .
According to recently published Municipal Performance Index, which city ranked first in the category of Million-plus cities?
A)
Indore
B)
Surat
C)
Bhopal
D)
Lucknow

Correct Answer :   Indore

The Centre recently published the Municipal Performance Index (MPI). In this index, Indore was ranked first in the category of Million-plus cities. It is followed by Surat and Bhopal.
While in the ‘less-than-million category’, New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has been ranked first and is followed by Tirupati and Gandhinagar.

Published On : March 10, 2021
3 .
Which NGO recently published its annual report on global political rights and liberties?
A)
BRAC
B)
Freedom House
C)
World Vision International
D)
International Committee of the Red Cross

Correct Answer :   Freedom House

The US government funded NGO “Freedom House” published its annual report on global political rights and liberties recently.
The report titled “Freedom in the World 2021 – Democracy under Siege” published the report on political freedom across the world. It has downgraded India’s status from free to partly free, citing the country’s entry into authoritarianism under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Published On : March 10, 2021
4 .
Which is the Indian boxer who has won the lone gold medal for India, at the 2021 Boxam International Tournament held in Spain?
A)
Satish Kumar
B)
Vikas Krishan
C)
Manish Kaushik
D)
Sumi Sangwan

Correct Answer :   Manish Kaushik

The gold medal came from 2018 Commonwealth Games silver medallist, Manish Kaushik, as he beat Denmark's Nikolai Terteryan, 3-2, in the men's 63kg summit bout.

Published On : March 10, 2021
5 .
What was the profession of N S Lakshminarayana Bhatta, who has passed away recently?
A)
Domestic Cricketer
B)
Marathi Filmmaker
C)
Kannada Poet
D)
Malayalam Journalist

Correct Answer :   Kannada Poet

Renowned Kannada poet, eminent academic, and critic Prof N S Lakshminarayana Bhatta has passed away suffering from age-related ailments. He was 85.

Published On : March 10, 2021
6 .
Which state has announced the year 2021 as the Year of Education?
A)
Karnataka
B)
Arunachal Pradesh
C)
Bihar
D)
Assam

Correct Answer :   Arunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal Pradesh government has dedicated 2021 as the 'Year of Education' with an investment of Rs 1000 crore in the sector.

Published On : March 10, 2021
7 .
Which nation voted to ban full-face coverings in public places?
A)
Finland
B)
Sweden
C)
Spain
D)
Switzerland

Correct Answer :   Switzerland

The Switzerland narrowly voted in favour of a proposal banning full facial coverings including the burqa and niqab in almost all public places.

Published On : March 10, 2021
8 .
President Ram Nath Kovind has laid the foundation stone for the conservation works of Singorgarh Fort in which state?
A)
Madhya Pradesh
B)
Uttar Pradesh
C)
Rajasthan
D)
Gujarat

Correct Answer :   Madhya Pradesh

The President has laid the foundation stone for the conservation works of Singorgarh Fort in Singrampur village of Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh.

Published On : March 10, 2021
9 .
The first-ever 'Transgender Community Desk' of India has been set up in which city?
A)
Pune
B)
Kochi
C)
Chennai
D)
Hyderabad

Correct Answer :   Hyderabad

The India's first-ever 'Transgender Community Desk' has been launched by the Cyberabad Police at the Gachibowli Police Station in Hyderabad, Telangana.

Published On : March 10, 2021
10 .
The International Women's Day has been celebrated on which date?
A)
8 March
B)
7 March
C)
6 March
D)
5 March

Correct Answer :   8 March

International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated annually on March 8.

Published On : March 9, 2021