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1.
Who has become the World's Biggest Wealth Gainer as per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has achieved a remarkable milestone amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as he added the highest wealth to his fortune in the world, as per the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Category : International
2.
Which political-writer will be bestowed with the Sahitya Akademi Award 2020?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The political-writer M VeerappaMoily, poet ArundhathiSubramaniam will be bestowed with the SahityaAkademi Award 2020.
Category : Awards and Honours
3.
Kuldiep Singh has been appointed as the new Director-General of which body?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has appointed senior IPS officer Kuldiep Singh as the Director General (DG) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
Category : Persons
4.
As per the latest "Trends in International Arms Transfers-2020" report of SIPRI. What is the rank of India as an arms importer of the world during 2016-2020?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per the annual report titled "Trends in International Arms Transfers-2020", released by SIPRI India continues to be the second largest importer in the world during 2016-2020.
Category : Miscellaneous
5.
Which country has been adjudged as the largest importer of arms in the world during 2016-2020 as per SIPRI's "Trends in International Arms Transfers-2020" report?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The five largest arms importers in 2016-20 were Saudi Arabia, India, Egypt, Australia and China.
Category : International
6.
Which state will set up 100 Nursery Sports Academies for children?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Rajasthan government will set up 100 nursery sports academies to give an opportunity to children to play in their districts in the academies.
Category : State
7.
The Global Recycling day is observed every year on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Global Recycling Day is observed every year on 18 March to recognise the importance of recycling as a resource, not waste.
Category : Important Days
8.
Who has been appointed as the new Director General (DG) of the National Security Guard (NSG)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Senior IPS officer M A Ganapathy has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of National Security Guard (NSG).
Category : Persons
9.
Which country was the largest arms supplier to India during 2016-2020 as per the latest SIPRI report?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India’s top three arms suppliers during 2016-2020 were Russia (49%), France (18%) and Israel (13%), followed by the US in the fourth place.
The five largest arms exporters in 2016-20 were the United States, Russia, France, Germany and China. India ranked at 24th position among arms exporter.
Category : State
10.
What is the theme of Global Recycling Day 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for 2021 is "Recycling Heroes", to recognize the people, places and activities that showcase the importance of recycling in preserving natural resources.
Category : Miscellaneous
11.
Who has been appointed as the new Director-General of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), upon the superannuation of UpendraTripathy?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dr Ajay Mathur has assumed office as the Director General of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
Category : National
12.
How much amount of loan guarantee program has been announced jointly by USAID and DFC to finance investments by Indian small and medium enterprises in renewable energy solutions?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United States Agency for International Development and the US International Development Finance Corporation have announced a USD 41 million-loan guarantee program to finance investment in renewable energy solutions by Indian SMEs.
Category : Miscellaneous
13.
The Ratle Hydro-electric Power Corporation is a joint venture company formed by J&K administration with which company to implement the 850 MW Ratle Hydro-Electric Project?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to execute the project, was signed between the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, JKSPDCL and NHPC on 03.01.2021 in the presence of the Lieutenant Governor.
Category : State
14.
On which date the Ordnance Factories' Day is being celebrated in India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In India, the Ordnance Factories' Day is observed on 18th of March every year.
Category : Important Days
15.
Who is the author of the book "Dawn Under The Dome"?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Post Master General of Mumbai Swati Pandey is the author of the book "Dawn Under The Dome".
Category : Miscellaneous
16.
How many persons will be conferred with the Sahitya Akademi awards?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
This annual Sahitya Akademi Award has been announced for India's 20 regional languages including Hindi, Maithili, Urdu and others.
Category : Awards and Honours
17.
Which state has the highest percentage of area covered under micro-irrigation as per MoAFW?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sikkim, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra have more than half of the net cultivated farmlands under micro-irrigation as per MoAFW.
Category : State
18.
Who among the following has been appointed as the new commandant of strategic Kashmir-based 15 Corps?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Lt General DP Pandey has taken over the command of strategic Kashmir-based 15 Corps from Lt Gen BS Raju.
Category : Persons
19.
John Magufuli, who has passed away was the former President of which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The President of Tanzania, John Magufuli has passed away following heart ailment. He was 61.
Category : Obituary
20.
The RBI has imposed a Rs 2 crores penalty on which bank for paying commission to employees?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBI has imposed a penalty of Rs 2 crore on SBI for contravention of norms, including specific directions to the lender on remuneration to its employees in the form of commission.
Category : Banking
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