Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Who has been appointed as the new Chairman & CEO of Railway Board?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central government has appointed Suneet Sharma as new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Indian Railway Board.
Category : Persons
2.
Sunil Kothari has passed away. He is associated with which profession?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Eminent dance scholar and critic Sunil Kothari passed away at 87.
Category : Obituary
3.
Which governing body has recently collaborated with the UNDP India to launch India's first Social Impact Bond?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) recently signed an MoU with UNDP India to co-create India's first Social Impact Bond (SIB).
Category : National
4.
Which state cabinet has approved Dharma Swatantrya Bill 2020?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh cabinet approves Dharma Swatantrya (Religious Freedom) Bill 2020.
Category : State
5.
Which committee has recommended the National Common Mobility Card?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The High-level Committee on Deepening of Digital Payments (CDDP) under the chairmanship of Shri Nandan Nilekani recommended the use of NCMC at all transit locations.
Category : National
6.
Prakash Utsav is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of which guru?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prakash Utsav is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
Category : Important Days
7.
Government has extended the tenure of K Sivan as the Chairman of which organization for a period of one year up to January 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sivan is also the Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The Cabinet has approved the extension of tenure of Sivan for a period of one year beyond January 14, 2021.
Category : Persons
8.
To augment electricity generation capacity, in which state the ADB has signed a $231 million loan?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a USD 231 million loan to augment electricity generation capacity in the State of Assam.
Category : State
9.
Which country's new rule permit drones to fly over people and at night in the country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of USA allowed to fly over people and at night in the country.
Category : International
10.
Who is the author of the book titled 'Vahana Masterclass'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Alfredo Covelli, an Italy based author has launched his new book Vahana Masterclass for children and Young Audience.
Category : Miscellaneous
11.
Which country has released a bill that would increase monitoring of civil society groups?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Turkish parliament has passed a bill that would increase the monitoring of civil society groups.
Category : International
12.
In how many states PM Modi laid the foundation stone for Light House projects?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
PM Modi laid the foundation stone for Light House projects in six states in Indore, Rajkot, Chennai, Ranchi, Agartala and Lucknow.
Category : State
13.
Due to the storm Bella, which country has generated half of its power from wind?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In the wake of Storm Bella, wind power accounted for more than half of Great Britain's daily generated electricity.
Category : International
14.
Which institution has signed USD 10 million loan agreement with India to expand horticulture in Himachal Pradesh?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and the ADB have signed a USD 10 million project readiness financing (PRF) to help finance piloting activities and design and capacity building for an ensuing project.
Category : National
15.
Which state announced that it will include the History of Sikh gurus in school curriculum?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to include the history of Sikh gurus in the school curriculum in the state.
Category : State
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