Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
The birth anniversary of which freedom fighter is to be celebrated as the Parakram Diwas?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Culture has announced that the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose will now be celebrated as the Parakram Diwas.
Category : Important Days
2.
Which state has renamed the dragon fruit as 'Kamalam'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Gujarat state government has renamed the dragon fruit as 'Kamalam'.
Category : State
3.
Which bank has launched the AURA Credit Card, loaded with health and wellness benefits?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Private sector lender Axis Bank has unveiled a credit 'AURA' exclusively loaded with several health and wellness benefits for its users at an affordable price.
Category : Banking
4.
The Centre has recently approved the 850 megawatt (MW) Ratle hydropower project in which of these states?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved 850 megawatt (MW) Ratle hydropower project worth a Rs. 5281.94 crore on the Chenab River in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Category : State
5.
Who has been partnered with the Suryoday SFB to launch the FD service?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL) in partnership with the Suryoday Small Finance Bank is going to facilitate fixed-deposit services to its account holders.
Category : Banking
6.
What is the rank of India in the Global Firepower Nation Index 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
For 2021, India is ranked 4 of 138 out of the countries in Global Firepower Nation Index 2021.
Category : National
7.
Indian Farm Forestry Development Co-operative has partnered with which organization to conduct the training programs for artisans?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The TRIFED and the IFFDC have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together for tribal livelihood generation.
Category : Art and Culture
8.
The Power Grid has signed an agreement with which state to improve telecom connectivity in Hilly Areas?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The State-run Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd has signed an agreement with the Himachal Pradesh government to improve telecom connectivity in hilly areas of the state.
Category : State
9.
Which institution has released the India Innovation Index 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India Innovation Index 2021 was released by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Dr Rajiv Kumar.
Category : National
10.
Which state/UT has emerged on top in the NITI Aayog’s India Innovation Index 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In the UT and city states category, Delhi topped in the NITI Aayog's India Innovation Index 2021 followed by Chandigarh.
Category : State
11.
The Defence Minister has signed the Implementing Agreement on Submarine Rescue Support and Cooperation with which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has signed the 'Implementing Agreement on Submarine Rescue Support and Cooperation' with Singapore during the Defence Ministers' Dialogue (DMD) between the two nations.
Category : Defence
12.
Which state government announced that it will undertake a heritage project for the beautification of the famous Konark Sun temple?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Odisha government announced that it will undertake a heritage project for the beautification of the famous Konark Sun Temple.
Category : National
13.
Which of the following took oath as 49th US Vice President?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kamala Harris took oath as 49th Vice President of the country, becoming the first women to hold the post in the history of the United States.
Category : International
14.
In major states category which state has topped the India Innovation Index 2021 released by NITI Aayog?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In the 'Major States' category, Karnataka occupied the top position, followed by Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu respectively.
Category : State
15.
Who has been awarded with the Nelson Mandela World Humanitarian award?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Esteemed Philanthropist Ravi Gaikwad has won Nelson Mandela World Humanitarian Award.
Category : Awards and Honours
16.
Mata Prasad was the former Governor of which state, who recently died at the age of 95?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Former Governor of Arunachal Pradesh and senior Congress leader Mata Prasad has passed away. He was 95.
Category : Persons
17.
Which country has chaired the Executive Board session of WHO, held in January 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Health Minister of India Dr. Harsh Vardhan chaired the 148th session of the Executive Board of the World Health Organization.
Category : International
18.
Which state has launched the first online youth radio station Radio Hills-Youngistan Ka Dil?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has launched Himachal Pradesh's first online youth radio station Radio Hills-Youngistan Ka Dil.
Category : State
19.
Which state has topped in the India Innovation Index 2021, under the North-Eastern Hill States category?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Under the 'North-Eastern/Hill States' category the Himachal Pradesh emerged as the top state in the India Innovation Index 2021.
Category : State
20.
Who has been appointed as the managing director of Sundaram Finance Ltd?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The board of Sundaram Finance has named Rajiv Lochan as the managing director with effect from April 1.
Category : Business
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