Top 10 MCQs with Answers: March 21st Current Affairs

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1. In which Indian city was the 4th edition of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Startup Forum held?
a) Mumbai
b) New Delhi
c) Chennai
d) Bangalore

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- Answer: b

2. What is the name of the Special Working Group established at the 2022 SCO Heads of State Summit focused on startups and innovation?
a) Startup and Innovation Council
b) Special Working Group on Startups and Innovation (SWG)
c) SCO Startup Committee
d) SCO Innovation and Development Group

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- Answer: b

3. When will India host the second meeting of the SWG and the SCO Startup Forum 5.0?
a) November 2024 and January 2025
b) December 2024 and February 2025
c) October 2024 and December 2024
d) September 2024 and November 2024

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- Answer: a

4. What is the theme for the 2024 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination?
a) Equality for All
b) A Decade of Recognition, Justice, and Development: Implementation of the International Decade for People of African Descent
c) Eradicating Racism for a Brighter Future
d) Building Bridges, Not Walls

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- Answer: b

5. What is the theme for World Forestry Day 2024?
a) Forests for a Sustainable Future
b) Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World
c) Protecting Our Forests, Protecting Our Planet
d) Reforestation for a Greener Tomorrow

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- Answer: b

6. What is the estimated number of startups in India as of 2024?
a) Over 50,000
b) Over 70,000
c) Over 90,000
d) Over 120,000

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- Answer: c

7. What is the amount of DBS Bank India's lending commitment for emerging startups?
a) USD 100 million
b) USD 150 million
c) USD 200 million
d) USD 250 million

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- Answer: d

8. What field does Dr. Uma Rele, the recipient of the Maharashtra Gaurav Award, contribute to significantly?
a) Carnatic Music
b) Indian Classical Dance (Bharata Natyam)
c) Marathi Literature
d) Indian Cinema

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- Answer: b

9. What is the purpose of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination?
a) To celebrate cultural diversity
b) To raise awareness about the harmful effects of racial prejudice
c) To promote international cooperation
d) To recognize the achievements of minority groups

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- Answer: b

10. What does the theme of World Forestry Day 2024 emphasize?
a) The importance of sustainable forestry practices
b) The role of innovation and technology in forest conservation
c) The need for increased funding for forestry programs
d) The impact of climate change on forests