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1.
Which city has emerged as the top city in the Ease of Living Index 2020 in the Less than Million category?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Shimla has been ranked top city in the Ease of Living Index 2020.
Category : Miscellaneous
2.
Which University has topped the QS World University Rankings 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) United States has retained its top position as the best university for the ninth year in a row.
Category : Miscellaneous
3.
The Udaipur Science Centre has been inaugurated in which of the following state/UTs?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Udaipur Science Centre, at Udaipur, Tripura has been dedicated to the people by the Governor of Tripura, Ramesh Bais.
Category : State
4.
Manpreet Vohra has been given the role of India's Ambassador to which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Manpreet Vohra has been appointed as the High Commissioner of India to Australia.
Category : International
5.
Which state's governor has approved a bill to reserve 75% of private-sector jobs for locals?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Haryana Governor Satyadev Narayan Arya has approved a bill that would provide 75 per cent reservation in the private sector jobs for the people of the state.
Category : State
6.
Which state's CM has inaugurated the project worth 29 crores in Doon Assembly?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has laid the foundation stone to various projects worth about Rs 29 crore in Doon Vidhan Sabha area.
Category : State
7.
Which bank has tied up with WhatsApp to start WhatsApp banking service?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Private sector bank Axis Bank is embarking on a partnership with social chatting app WhatsApp to offer basic banking services.
Category : Banking
8.
Which state/UT has topped the medals tally in the 2nd edition of the Khelo India Winter National Games?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir topped the medals tally in the second edition of Khelo India Winter National Games.
Category : State
9.
The World Bank has planned to introduce a credit guarantee scheme to boost the rooftop solar programme in India for MSMEs. What will be the value of this scheme?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Bank is planning to introduce a $100-million credit guarantee scheme to boost the rooftop solar programme in India for MSMEs.
Category : International
10.
Which city has emerged as the top city in the Ease of Living Index 2020 in the Million+ category?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bengaluru and Shimla have topped the Ease of Living Index 2020 released by the Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri.
Category : Miscellaneous
11.
Which federation has been recognized by the Ministry of Sports after 10 years?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Sports Ministry has restored the recognition of the faction-ridden Gymnastics Federation of India after 10 years.
Category : National
12.
How many Indian institutions has made it to top 100 in 2021 QS World University Rankings by Subject?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The twelve Indian universities and higher education institutions have made it to top 100, with three Indian Institutes of Technology making it to top 50 for their respective subject.
Category : Miscellaneous
13.
The Starship prototype rocket SN10 has been successfully launched and tested by which organization?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Elon Musk owned private rocket company SpaceX has successfully tested its Starship prototype rocket SN10 after two recent failed attempts.
Category : Science
14.
India's 1st Machine Tool Park will be opened in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Development of India's first integrated machine tool park spread over 530 acres in Karnataka.
Category : State
15.
The Udaipur Science Centre is a new centre developed by the National Council of Science Museums in which the north-eastern state of India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Udaipur Science Centre was inaugurated by Governor of Tripura Ramesh Bais at Udaipur, Tripura.
Category : State
16.
Which municipality has topped the Municipal Performance Index 2020 in 'Less than million' categories?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
New Delhi Municipal Council has emerged as the leader, followed by Tirupati and Gandhinagar.
Category : Miscellaneous
17.
Who has become the first cricketer to have 100 million followers on Instagram?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India captain Virat Kohli became the first cricketer in the world to have 100 million followers on social media platform Instagram.
Category : Sports
18.
Who has taken charge as the Flag Officer Commanding in Chief of Eastern Naval Command?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh has taken over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) Eastern Naval Command (ENC).
Category : Defence
19.
Which country has signed the "procurement of defence material and equipment" agreement to purchase the BrahMos missile?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India has signed a key pact with the Philippines called "implementing arrangement" for "procurement of defence material and equipment" agreement to purchase BrahMos missile.
Category : International
20.
Which year has been adopted by UNGA to be observed as International Year of Millets, as proposed by India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 193-member United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted the resolution, sponsored by India, declaring 2023 as the International Year of Millets.
Category : National
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