Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
How many Padma awards are given in 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Padma Awards has announced annually on the Republic Day. This year's awards list comprises 7 Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan and 102 Padma Shri awards.
Category : Awards and Honours
2.
Who has launched the Ayushman CAPF scheme in Assam?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union home minister Amit Shah has launched the 'Ayushman CAPF' scheme for personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces and their families.
Category : Defence
3.
Which state has launched the new scheme 'PANKH Abhiyan'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has launched a new scheme 'PANKH Abhiyan'.
Category : State
4.
The IMF expects the GDP of India to rise up to which percent in the next FY 2021-22?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects GDP of India to rise to 11.5 percent in the next financial year i.e. 2021-22.
Category : Economy
5.
How many people have been conferred with the Jeevan Raksha Padak Awards this year?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The President Ram Nath Kovind approved the conferment of the Jeevan Raksha Padak series of awards 2020 to 40 people.
Category : Awards and Honours
6.
The Road Transport Ministry has signed MoU with which institution for Research and Development?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee signed a MoU for Research and Development.
Category : National
7.
International Customs Day (ICD) is observed on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Customs Day (ICD) is observed on 26 January every year.
Category : Important Days
8.
The 19th meeting of JSC on India-Bangladesh Cooperation in the energy sector was held in which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 19th meeting of the Joint Steering Committee (JSC) on India Bangladesh cooperation in the energy sector was held in Dhaka.
Category : Places
9.
The Land Allotment Policy 2021-30 has been released by which state/UT?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jammu and Kashmir administration has released the new policy named 'Land Allotment Policy 2021-30'.
Category : State
10.
In the Global Climate Risk Index 2021, which of the following country/countries are affected most in past 20 years?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In the Global Climate Risk Index 2021, between 2000-2019 Puerto Rico, Myanmar and Haiti were the countries most affected by the impacts of weather events.
Category : International
11.
According to a report released by the UNCTAD, which country has the largest recipient of FDI?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China has the largest recipient of foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2020, according to a report released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
Category : International
12.
Which university has released the report on Ageing Dams in the world?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Nations University has released the report on Ageing Dams in the World.
Category : Miscellaneous
13.
The Reserve Bank of India has proposed a four-tier regulatory framework for which type of financial institutions?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a tighter regulatory framework for non-banking financial companies (NBFCs).
Category : Banking
14.
Which is the first Indian State to have 2 Expressway airstrips?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh has become the first state in India having two 3,300-metre-long airstrips on expressways.
Category : State
15.
Which organization has created a new record of launching many satellites from a single rocket?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The SpaceX successfully launched its ambitious rideshare mission called Transporter-1 carrying 143 small satellites and created a new record of launching many satellites from a single rocket.
Category : Science
16.
The Toshali National Crafts Mela has recently been organized in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Toshali National Crafts Mela is annually organized in the state of Odisha.
Category : State
17.
Who is the author of the book titled 'India 2021: The Rise of a Rajasic Nation'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
"India 2030: The Rise of a Rajasic Nation" is a collection of essays authored by Gautam Chikermane.
Category : Miscellaneous
18.
Which Indian Force has conducted the Military Exercise AMPHEX-21?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Navy has conducted the Joint Exercise with Army and Air Force.
Category : Defence
19.
India has pledged how much amount for the UN Peacebuilding fund this year?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's permanent representative to the United Nations, TS Tirumurti announced on that India has pledged USD 150,000 this year for UN Peacebuilding fund.
Category : Miscellaneous
20.
Who has developed the 1st ever Waste Water Treatment Technology model?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The CSIR(Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) and CMERI (Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute) has developed 1st Ever Waste-Water Treatment Technology which Purifies Waste Water for Irrigation/Farming Purposes.
Category : Science
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