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1.
Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair, who has passed away, was a veteran artist of which dance form?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Veteran Kathakali artist Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair has passed away in Kozhikode, Kerala. He was 105-year old.
Category : Obituary
2.
Which country is the largest crude oil supplier to India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Iraq continued to be the top oil supplier to India despite a 23 percent decline in purchases to a five-month low of 867,500 bpd.
Category : International
3.
India has surpassed which country to become the fourth largest foreign-exchange reserves in the world?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India's foreign-exchange reserves surpassed Russia's to become the world's fourth largest reserve.
Category : International
4.
The Government has announced "All India Tourist Vehicles Authorization and Permit Rules, 2021". The new rule will provide a permit for a maximum how much period?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The new set of rules will be known as "All India Tourist Vehicles Authorization and Permit Rules, 2021". The permit will be granted, for a period of three months.
Category : National
5.
The Padma Bhushan awardee Laxman Pai has passed away. He was conferred with the prestigious honor for contribution in which field?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Renowned Indian artist and painter Laxman Pai has passed away. He was 95. He was a recipient of the Padma Bhushan.
Category : Obituary
6.
The World Consumer Rights Day is observed on which day?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated on March 15 every year to raise global awareness about consumer rights and needs, and protect consumers across the globe against market abuses.
Category : Important Days
7.
Pakistan's KRL Stadium has been renamed after which cricketer?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Rawalpindi's KRL Stadium has been renamed after the former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar.
Category : Sports
8.
Who has become the 1st Indian Fencer to qualify for the Olympics?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bhavani Devi has become the 1st Indian Fencer to qualify for Olympics. She won the 1st Gold medal for India in fencing in 2017.
Category : Persons
9.
Under the Mission Sagar-IV which Indian Naval Ship traveled to Port Anjouan, Comoros to deliver 1,000 Metric Tonnes of rice?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Naval Ship INS Jalashwa arrived at Port Anjouan, Comoros to deliver 1,000 Metric Tonnes of rice, under Mission Sagar-IV.
Category : Defence
10.
The Foreign Exchange Reserve of which country is the largest in the world, as per the recent data of IMF?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Overall, the China has the largest Foreign Exchange Reserve in the world followed by Japan and Switzerland, as on the International Monetary Fund table.
Category : International
11.
What is the theme of World Consumer Rights Day 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for the World Consumer Rights Day 2021 is "Tackling Plastic Pollution".
Category : Miscellaneous
12.
Which state has been ranked 1st in terms of MGNREGA employment?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Chhattisgarh ranks first in the country in terms of providing employment under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act in the current financial year 2020-21.
Category : State
13.
The National Vaccination Day/National Immunization Day is marked on which day of the year in India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Vaccination Day, (also called the National Immunization Day), is celebrated every year on March 16 in India.
Category : Important Days
14.
Who has become the 1st batsman to score 3000 runs in T20 International Cricket?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Virat Kohli has become the 1st batsman in the T20 International Cricket to score 3000 runs. He achieved this feat during the 2nd T20 match against England.
Category : Sports
15.
Which country has taken over Saudi Arabia to become the second-largest oil supplier of India as of February 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United States has overtaken Saudi Arabia as India's second biggest oil supplier.
Category : International
16.
Marvin Hagler, who has passed away, was one of the greatest legends in which field?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The former undisputed middleweight boxing legend "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler has passed away. He was 66.
Category : Obituary
17.
Which country has recently suspended the use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Netherlands has suspended the use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine. The use of these vaccines has been suspended due to the occurrence of side-effects.
Category : International
18.
Who has won the Album of the Year award at the Grammy Awards 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Taylor Swift Album Folklore has won the Album of the Year award at the Grammy Awards 2021.
Category : Awards and Honours
19.
The Cabinet has approved the PMSSN as a single non-lapsable reserve fund for health, to credit the share of health from proceeds of Health and Education Cess. What does PMSSN stand for?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved the creation of Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi (PMSSN), a single non-lapsable reserve fund for health.
Category : National
20.
Which is the new grievance redressal feature launched by NPCI on BHIM UPI app for the users?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the umbrella entity for digital payments in India, has launched a new application named "UPI-Help" on BHIM UPI.
Category : National
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