Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Which state is about to bring a comprehensive transformation in health sector?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Karnataka State's Vision (Arogya Karnataka) Group set up to recommend reforms in the Health and Medical Education Departments has been directed to come out with a comprehensive report in the next six months.
Category : State
2.
Which state has launched Kisan Fasal Rahat Yojna?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jharkhand has launched the state's own crop relief scheme 'Kisan Fasal Rahat Yojana'.
Category : State
3.
Which state deployed two helicopters to fight wildfire in Dzukou Valley?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Manipur government pressed into service two helicopters to help firefighters and local volunteers extinguish the raging wildfire in Dzukou Valley located along the Nagaland-Manipur border.
Category : State
4.
Who has become a member of IOSCO?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Financial Services Centers Authority (IFSCA) becomes associate member of the global lobby group IOSCO.
Category : National
5.
Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products Scheme will be in effect from which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Taking a major step to boost exports, Government has decided to extend the benefit of the Scheme for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) to all export goods with effect from 1st January, 2021.
Category : National
6.
Which Union Territory has bagged the award for the 'Best Performing Union Territory in India for Implementing the PMAY?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Puducherry has bagged the award for the 'Best Performing Union Territory in India for Implementing the PMAY'.
Category : State
7.
Which bank has issued the Electoral bonds as of December 2020?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The State Bank of India (SBI) in the XV Phase of sale has been authorized to issue and encash electoral bonds through its 29 authorised branches.
Category : Banking
8.
In which mountains Butterfly trackers help lift the mystery surrounding rare butterflies?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A group of hobbyist butterfly trackers attempting to document and learn about the different butterfly species in the Nilgiris (Tamil Nadu) has helped expand the knowledge-base of the life cycles of two rare butterfly species in the district.
Category : National
9.
Who has released the report on Trend and Progress of banking in India 2019-2020?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India released the report on Trend and Progress of banking in India 2019-2020 in pursuance of provisions of the Banking Regulations Act, 1949.
Category : Miscellaneous
10.
Which country's nuclear power generation breaks the Soviet record?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Russian nuclear power plants (NPPs) generated over 215.746 billion kWh of electricity in 2020, an all-time high beating the annual record during the Soviet era, the country's sole national operating enterprise of NPPs Rosenergoatom.
Category : International
11.
Kerala became which number state to passed the resolution against farm law?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kerala becomes the 5th state to pass resolution against farm laws.
Category : State
12.
Which state will host the 14th Global Healthcare Summit in 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh (Visakhapatnam) will host the prestigious three-day 14th Global Healthcare Summit organized by AAPI.
Category : State
13.
Which Indian missile has got the approval from cabinet for export?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Cabinet has approved the export of Akash Missile System to boost India's defence export.
Category : Defence
14.
Which state has registered 8% growth in GST revenue in December 2020?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Kerala has registered an 8% growth in Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue in December 2020 compared to the corresponding period in 2019.
Category : State
15.
India has launched Flash Flood Guidance services for which countries?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has Launched the Flash Flood Guidance Services was launched this year, the first of its kind for South Asian countries namely India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
Category : International
16.
Which State Government has announced Green Rebate for Eco-friendly Homes amid Slew of New Measures?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Kerala State Government has Announced Green Rebate for Eco-friendly Homes amid Slew of New Measures.
Category : State
17.
Government has published the Draft Model standing orders for which sectors?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central Government has published the draft Model Standing Orders for the Manufacturing Sector, Mining Sector and Service Sector.
Category : National
18.
The government has created a new DMA in the MOD, who is the head of DMA?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government has created a Department of Military Affairs in the Defence Ministry and it will be headed by newly-appointed Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat.
Category : Persons
19.
Which road is to be widened in Kerala?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The PWD (Roads Wing) and the Kerala Road Fund Board (KRFB) have set an 18-month time frame to widen the narrow but congested 13.40-km-long Thripunithura S.N. Junction-Poothotta corridor into a four-lane road.
Category : State
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