Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Which state's Apta Completion Portal won the Silver Icon Award for Innovation during pandemics?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
During the pandemic, Bihar state's Aapda Sampoorti portal has won silver icon award in innovation.
Category : State
2.
With which country India exchanged the list of nuclear installations?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Pakistan and India has conducted the annual practice of exchanging the list of their nuclear installations under a bilateral arrangement that prohibits them from attacking each other's atomic facilities.
Category : International
3.
Which country is set to join as the sixth member of the 'Five Eyes' intelligence network?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Japan is on its way to become the 'sixth eye'. Five Eyes is a network of five nations -- Australia, Britain, Canada, New Zealand and the US.
Category : International
4.
Which organisation celebrated its 63rd Foundation Day on 01 January 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) observed the 63rd Foundation Day of its establishment on January 01, 2021.
Category : National
5.
Who has been honoured with Raja Mansingh Tomar award 2020?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Abhinav Kala Parishad (Bhopal) has been honoured with the Raja Mansingh Tomar award 2020.
Category : Awards and Honours
6.
Who has taken over as the Chairman of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Soma Mondal has taken over as the Chairman of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).
Category : Persons
7.
As a part of Mission SAGAR-III, Indian Naval Ship INS Kiltan has reached which country to deliver relief materials?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kiltan has departed from Sihanoukville Port in Cambodia after delivering 15 tonnes of humanitarian assistance and flood relief (HADR) material for the flood-affected people as a part of the Mission Sagar III.
Category : International
8.
Which department has won the gold icon award, excellence in digital governance ministry?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Department of Posts wins the 'Digital India Gold Award 2020' in the category of 'Excellence in Digital Governance.
Category : National
9.
Who is the author of the book titled 'Sabarimala Vijnaanakosham'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Governor of Kerala released the book titled "Sabarimala Vijnaanakosham" authored by K S Vijayanath.
Category : National
10.
The Thoubal Multi Purpose Project (Thoubal Dam) has been inaugurated in which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Home Minister Amit Shah has inaugurated Thoubal Multipurpose Project (Thoubal Dam) in Imphal, Manipur through virtual mode.
Category : National
11.
21 years old Reshma Mariam Roy of which state has become the youngest panchayat president?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
At 21, Reshma Mariam Roy of Kerala becoming the youngest candidate to contest in the local body elections.
Category : Persons
12.
Who has successfully conducted the maiden trial of the first indigenous Air Droppable container SAHAYAK-NG?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
DRDO along with the Indian Navy has conducted the successful maiden test trial of 'SAHAYAK-NG' India's first indigenously designed and developed Air Dropped Container.
Category : National
13.
Which country has changed a word in its national anthem?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Australia has changed a word in its national anthem.
Category : International
14.
Who has recently become the richest person in Asia?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Shanshan has become the richest man in Asia, eclipsing Mukesh Ambani, with his net worth surging from USD 70.9 billion this year to USD 77.8 billion.
Category : Persons
15.
Which one has signed a contract with the MoD to provide 10 Lynx U2 Fire Control systems?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for procurement of 10 Lynx U2 Fire Control systems for frontline warships of Indian Navy.
Category : National
16.
Who has been awarded the highest civilian honor knighthood by the Queen Elizabeth?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Hamilton received a knighthood as part of Queen Elizabeth II's New Year's honors list.
Category : Awards and Honours
17.
Who has won Eminent Engineer Award 2020 from IET?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The chairman & CEO of Railway Board, Vinod Kumar Yadav has been conferred with the prestigious "Eminent Engineer Award for the Year 2020'.
Category : Awards and Honours
18.
Self Propelled Air Defence Gun Missile System (SPAD-GMS) is the System of which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Self Propelled Air Defence Gun Missile System (SPAD-GMS) is the System of South Korea.
Category : International
19.
Raghavendra Singh Chauhan has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the High Court of which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Telangana high court (HC) Chief Justice Raghvendra Singh Chauhan has been transferred to the Uttrakhand HC in Nainital.
Category : State
20.
In association with which Union Ministry, the Ministry of Tourism has implemented 'Adopt a Heritage' scheme?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Tourism implements the "Adopt a Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan" project, in collaboration with Ministry of Culture, Archaeological Survey of India and State/ UTs.
Category : National
Quick links
Quantitative Aptitude
Verbal (English)
Reasoning
Programming
Interview
Placement Papers