Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
As per S&P Global Ratings, what is the GDP growth projection of India in fiscal 2021-22?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The S&P Global Ratings has projected that India will be one of the fastest growing emerging market economies in the fiscal year 2021-22, with GDP growth rate of 10 percent.
Category : Miscellaneous
2.
What is the theme of the International Mother Language Day (IMLD) 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the International Mother Language Day (IMLD) 2021 is "Fostering multilingualism for inclusion in education and society".
Category : Important Days
3.
The India and Indonesia navies recently held their Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in which region?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Navy and the Indonesian Navy conducted the Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the Arabian Sea.
Category : Defence
4.
Which player has bagged the women's singles title of the Australian Open 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In tennis Japan's Naomi Osaka has won her fourth Grand Slam title after she beat American Jennifer Brady in the women's singles game of Australian Open final 2021.
Category : Sports
5.
The Atal Paryavaran Bhavan has been inaugurated at which place by the Union Minister Prakash Javadekar?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar, inaugurated the Atal Paryavaran Bhavan at Lakshadweep.
Category : National
6.
PM Modi has inaugurated the 50 MW Kasaragod Solar Power Project in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of key projects in the state of Kerala via video conference.
Category : State
7.
Which state has sanctioned Rs. 9 crore to build 'smart anganwadis', by converting the conventional anganwadis into "smart" structures with better amenities?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The state government of Kerala has sanctioned Rs. 9 crore to build 'smart anganwadis', by converting the conventional anganwadis into "smart" structures with better amenities.
Category : State
8.
Which country has officially rejoined the Paris Climate Agreement in February 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United States has officially rejoined the Paris Agreement under the Presidency of US President Joe Biden.
Category : International
9.
The Government of India has inked a pact with which country to set up a Centre of Excellence on Hydrogen?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The IOCL has signed a Statement of Intent with Greenstat Hydrogen India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Greenstat Norway to set up a Centre of Excellence on Hydrogen.
Category : National
10.
On which date the World Thinking Day is being observed?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Thinking Day, originally known as Thinking Day, is celebrated annually on 22 February by all Girl Scouts, Girl Guides and other girl groups worldwide.
Category : Important Days
11.
The External Affairs Minister has handed over 1 lakh additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and offered a line of credit. What amount of LoC has been offered by India for the same?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has offered a $40-million line of credit (LoC) to support the development of sports infrastructure in Maldives.
Category : National
12.
Which organization has received the Asia Environmental Enforcement Award 2020?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) has received the Asia Environmental Enforcement Award-2020 awarded by the UNEP.
Category : Awards and Honours
13.
The foundation stone of the first ever 'Skill University of Eastern India' has been laid in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation of the first skill University of Eastern India in Darrang district in Assam.
Category : State
14.
What is the theme of World Thinking Day 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Theme of World Thinking Day 2021 is "Peacebuilding".
Category : Miscellaneous
15.
Who has launched the Intensified Mission Indra Dhanush 3.0?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan has launched Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 3.0.
Category : National
16.
India has signed agreements related to visa facilitation and leather technology with which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India and Ethiopia signed two agreements related to visa facilitation and leather technology.
Category : International
17.
Who has lifted the Australian Open 2021 Tennis title?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Men's single final Novak Djokovic has claimed his ninth Australian Open crown and the 18th Major Grand Slam overall as he defeated Daniil Medvedev.
Category : Sports
18.
The Common Research & Technology Development Hub has been inaugurated at which place?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow has established a Common Research and Technology Development Hub (CRTDH).
Category : National
19.
Which campaign has been launched by the central government to ensure energy security?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central Government has launched the Go Electric campaign to boost the adoption of electric mobility vehicles to ensure energy security in the country.
Category : National
20.
Which state government has inaugurated the center for Perishable Cargo at the LGBI Airport?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Guwahati airport has come up with a Centre for Perishable Cargo (CPC) at the LGBI Airport.
Category : State
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