Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
The ISRO is set to launch which country's observation Amazonia-1?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The ISRO is planned to launch Brazilian satellite Amazonia-1 and three Indian payloads, including one built by a home-grown start-up.
Category : Science
2.
Who is the author of the book titled Parliamentary Messenger in Rajasthan?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The book Parliamentary Messenger in Rajasthan is written by Dr K.N. Bhandari and focuses on the health and education initiatives undertaken through the MPLAD Scheme.
Category : Miscellaneous
3.
Which state has launched two schemes namely Pragyan Bharati and Bhasha Gaurav?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has launched two schemes namely Pragyan Bharati and Bhasha Gaurav to provide monetary assistance to college students and literary bodies of the state.
Category : State
4.
Which state has agreed to share expertise in Skill Development, Tourism & Dairy Sector with Switzerland?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Haryana and Switzerland have agreed to share their expertise in fields of tourism, dairying and skill development training.
Category : State
5.
Where is the World's tallest swing ride Bollywood Skyflyer located?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The world's tallest swing ride 'Bollywood Skyflyer' has opened at Bollywood Parks Dubai. At 460 feet (140 metres) tall, the same height as the Great Pyramid of Giza, the new ride surpassed the previous record-holder ride by 10 feet.
Category : Miscellaneous
6.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs is set to launch which portal during FY 2021-22?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs is set to launch 'MCA21 Version 3.0' portal during FY 2021-22.
Category : National
7.
What is the focal theme of the 45th International Kolkata Book Fair planned to be held in July 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
This year's focal theme country will be Bangladesh as 2021 marks the birth centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Category : National
8.
Who has been appointed to the reconstituted National Security Advisory Board (NSAB)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has been appointed to the reconstituted National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) led by National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval.
Category : Miscellaneous
9.
Which country has declared the nationalist group 'Proud Boys' as a terrorist group?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Canada has added the far-right 'Proud Boys' organization to its list of "terrorist entities".
Category : International
10.
Which district has topped the list of aspirational districts recently released by NITI Aayog?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Shrawasti in the Uttar Pradesh has topped in the ranking of aspirational districts by government think tank Niti Aayog.
Category : National
11.
Which country has approved China's Sinovac vaccine?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indonesia has approved Sinovac Biotech's COVID-19 vaccine for use.
Category : International
12.
Which country has signed a $43 billion deal to create the world's biggest offshore Wind Farm?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
South Korea unveils $43 billion plan for world's largest offshore wind farm.
Category : International
13.
The AMD has found the presence of 1600 tons of lithium in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD) has founded the presence of 1,600 tonnes of lithium resources in the igneous rocks of the Marlagalla-Allapatna region of Karnataka's Mandya district.
Category : State
14.
What is India's rank in the Innovation Index 2021 released by Bloomberg?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India is the only South Asian country which has ranked 50th in the latest Bloomberg Innovation Index 2021.
Category : Miscellaneous
15.
In which Indian State/UT there has been an accident of glacier burst?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The floodwaters burst open a dam and a deluge of water poured through a valley in the state of Uttarakhand.
Category : State
16.
Where is India's 1st thunderstorm research testbed planned to be established by IMD?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is all set to establish the country's first thunderstorm research testbed at Balasore.
Category : National
17.
Who has received the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity in 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The winners of the 2021 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity is Latifa ibn Ziaten and Antonio Guterres.
Category : Awards and Honours
18.
Which state government has signed an MoU with the CII to established Model Career Center?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of Goa has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on the Model Career Centre.
Category : State
19.
Which bank has signed an MoU with MUFG Bank to jointly cater banking needs of Japanese corporate in India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
ICICI Bank has signed a MoU with MUFG(Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group) Bank, Japan's premier bank for collaboration towards catering to the banking requirements of Japanese corporates present in India.
Category : Banking
20.
What was the targeted Ground Level Credit for agriculture & allied sectors set for 2021-22?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
To provide adequate credit to our farmers the Finance Minister in the Union Budget 2021 enhanced the agricultural credit target to Rs 16.5 lakh crore in FY22.
Category : Agriculture
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