March 2024 Questions and Answers

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Q31
Which Indian state topped the NITI Aayog Sustainable Development Goals Index 2024?
  • A Kerala Explanation: Kerala maintained the top rank due to strong performance in health and education indicators.
  • B Tamil Nadu
  • C Himachal Pradesh
  • D Maharashtra
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Kerala maintained the top rank due to strong performance in health and education indicators.
Q32
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Asia's largest solar park in which state in March 2024?
  • A Gujarat
  • B Rajasthan Explanation: The Bhadla Solar Park in Rajasthan became Asia’s largest operational solar power project.
  • C Madhya Pradesh
  • D Telangana
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Bhadla Solar Park in Rajasthan became Asia’s largest operational solar power project.
Q33
Which Indian institution ranked first among Indian universities in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024?
  • A IIT Bombay
  • B IISc Bengaluru Explanation: IISc Bengaluru led Indian universities for research excellence and subject rankings.
  • C IIT Delhi
  • D JNU
Answer: Option B
Explanation: IISc Bengaluru led Indian universities for research excellence and subject rankings.
Q34
India’s first AI-powered governance call center was launched in March 2024 in which state?
  • A Telangana
  • B Maharashtra
  • C Karnataka Explanation: Karnataka launched India’s first AI-based citizen governance helpline to streamline public services.
  • D Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Karnataka launched India’s first AI-based citizen governance helpline to streamline public services.
Q35
Which Indian author won the Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 for English literature?
  • A Arundhati Subramaniam Explanation: She received the Sahitya Akademi Award for her poetry collection reflecting modern Indian ethos.
  • B Amitav Ghosh
  • C Keki N. Daruwalla
  • D Janice Pariat
Answer: Option A
Explanation: She received the Sahitya Akademi Award for her poetry collection reflecting modern Indian ethos.
Q36
What is India’s projected inflation rate for FY 2024-25 as per RBI in March 2024?
  • A 4.0%
  • B 4.5% Explanation: RBI maintained its inflation projection at 4.5%, indicating economic balance.
  • C 5.0%
  • D 6.0%
Answer: Option B
Explanation: RBI maintained its inflation projection at 4.5%, indicating economic balance.
Q37
Which Indian city hosted the 16th India–US Defence Policy Group Meeting in March 2024?
  • A New Delhi Explanation: The meeting strengthened bilateral defence collaboration and technology exchange.
  • B Hyderabad
  • C Mumbai
  • D Pune
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The meeting strengthened bilateral defence collaboration and technology exchange.
Q38
The first “Invest in Arunachal Summit 2024” was held in which city?
  • A Itanagar Explanation: The summit aimed to attract industrial and tourism investment in Arunachal Pradesh.
  • B Tawang
  • C Pasighat
  • D Ziro
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The summit aimed to attract industrial and tourism investment in Arunachal Pradesh.
Q39
What was India’s merchandise export growth rate in February–March 2024 period?
  • A 3.2%
  • B 4.5%
  • C 5.1% Explanation: Merchandise exports grew 5.1% supported by petrochemical and engineering sectors.
  • D 6.8%
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Merchandise exports grew 5.1% supported by petrochemical and engineering sectors.
Q40
Which Indian startup became the first unicorn of 2024 in March?
  • A Zepto
  • B Krutrim AI Explanation: Bhavish Aggarwal’s Krutrim AI became India’s first AI tech unicorn of 2024.
  • C Boat
  • D Upstox
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Bhavish Aggarwal’s Krutrim AI became India’s first AI tech unicorn of 2024.
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