Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
After the launch of AMRUT scheme, which is the first Indian city to issue Municipal Bonds on BSE?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lucknow becomes the 9th city in the country to have raised Municipal Bonds and the 1st city to issue such a bond after the launch of AMRUT Scheme.
Category : National
2.
What is the rank of India in the Global Terrorism index 2020?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per the Global Terrorism Index 2020, India is at 8th place among the countries that were hit the hardest by the menace of terrorism in 2019.
Category : Miscellaneous
3.
Indian Navy Day is celebrated on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Navy Day in India is celebrated on 4th December every year to recognize the achievements and role of the Indian Navy to the country.
Category : Important Days
4.
Who has chaired inaugural session of Health Talks?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare chaired the inaugural session of Health Talks.
Category : National
5.
Curtain Razor of 26th DST-CII technology summit 2020 has been organized between India and which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
DST-CII Tech Summit to bring together experts connected to technology sector from India & Portugal.
Category : International
6.
Who has partnered with Suryoday Small Finance Bank to offer instant digital loans for MSMEs?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Paytm has announced its partnership with Suryoday Small Finance Bank to empower MSMEs with instant digital loans.
Category : National
7.
Who has been appointed as the ambassador of Fit India Movement?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kuldeep Handoo, a wushu coach for team India was conferred with the prestigious Dronacharya Award.
Category : Persons
8.
Who has been appointed as the new Director General of Border Road Organization?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lt. Gen Rajeev Chaudhary took over as the Director-General, Border Roads Organization (BRO).
Category : Persons
9.
Which state government has proposed to set-up its 6th Raimona National Park?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Assam government has proposed to set-up a 6th national park in a militancy ravaged reserve forest.
Category : State
10.
Which state has hosted 9th edition of International Sand Art Festival?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 9th edition of the International Sand Art Festival has begun at the Chandrabhaga Beach in Odisha with adherence to government prescribed Covid-19 protocols.
Category : State
11.
Which Institute's researchers has developed Damaru lattice for vibration isolation in high speed trains and stealth submarines?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
IIT Kanpur Researchers develop 'Damaru' Inspired Lattice that finds applications in stealth submarines, high speed trains.
Category : National
12.
What was the theme for 6th BRICS Youth Summit 2020?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The summit 2020 was hosted under the theme "BRICS: Challenges of the Time for Young People."
Category : Miscellaneous
13.
The Inaugural Meeting of Counternarcotics Working Group was held between which countries?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The officials of India and United States of America met virtually for the inaugural meeting of the U.S.-India Counternarcotics Working Group (CNWG).
Category : International
14.
Who has been awarded with Unit Appreciation Award 2019-20?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lt. Gen Manoj Pande, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN) awarded with Unit Appreciation Award 2019-20 for outstanding performance.
Category : National
15.
Which company ranked 1st in 2020 Fortune 500 Ranking list of Indian companies?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Reliance has ranked 1st in 2020 Fortune 500 Ranking list of Indian companies and ranked at 10 place into the world's top 100 companies on the Global 500 list.
Category : National
16.
Researchers of which university have made the world's smallest memory device?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Engineers at the University of Texas at Austin created the world's smallest memory storage device based on a discovery from two years ago.
Category : National
17.
Which court has ruled that the right to marry a person of choice irrespective of caste/religion is a Fundamental Right?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that the right to marry a person of choice irrespective of caste/religion is a Fundamental Right.
Category : National
18.
What is the theme of 2020 International Sand Art Festival?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of 2020 International Sand Art Festival is 'Environment' and 'COVID-19'.
Category : National
19.
India has invited which country's Prime Minister to be the Chief Guest at Republic Day 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has invited UK's Prime Minister to be the Chief Guest at Republic Day 2021.
Category : International
20.
Which country emerged as the first country to approve COVID-19 vaccine?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UK Government has accepted the recommendation from the independent MHRA to approve Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine for use.
Category : International
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