1. The Small Hydro Power Development Scheme (2026–31) has an outlay of:
A. ₹1,500 crore
B. ₹2,000 crore
C. ₹2,584.60 crore
D. ₹3,000 crore
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet approved ₹2,584.60 crore to promote small hydro renewable energy projects .
2. India enhanced tribal cooperation with:
A. Thailand
B. Indonesia
C. Vietnam
D. Malaysia
✅ Answer: C
3. Himachal Pradesh signed an MoU with:
A. NABARD
B. NDDB
C. FCI
D. NCDC
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
National Dairy Development Board aims to strengthen dairy infrastructure.
4. Which state became the top textile exporter in FY 2024–25?
A. Gujarat
B. Maharashtra
C. Karnataka
D. Tamil Nadu
✅ Answer: D
5. Forbes Young Billionaires List 2026 reported how many billionaires under 30?
A. 25
B. 30
C. 35
D. 40
✅ Answer: C
6. Which country ranked first in World Happiness Report 2026?
A. Denmark
B. Norway
C. Switzerland
D. Finland
✅ Answer: D
7. World Happiness Report is released by:
A. UNDP
B. WHO
C. Wellbeing Research Centre
D. IMF
✅ Answer: C
8. WADA postponed a rule related to:
A. Athlete bans
B. Drug testing
C. World Anti-Doping Agency governance restrictions
D. Olympics
✅ Answer: C
9. RBI’s 622nd Central Board meeting was held in:
A. Mumbai
B. Delhi
C. Kolkata
D. Patna
✅ Answer: D
10. RBI Governor who chaired the meeting:
A. Shaktikanta Das
B. Urjit Patel
C. Raghuram Rajan
D. Sanjay Malhotra
✅ Answer: D
11. RBI penalty was imposed on:
A. Razorpay
B. Paytm
C. Cashfree Payments India Private Limited
D. PhonePe
✅ Answer: C
12. RBI Working Group focuses on:
A. Inflation
B. Banking fraud
C. Digital Lending
D. Forex
Month: Current Affairs - March 21, 2026
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