Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
India has recorded the current account deficit of what percent in the December 2020 quarter?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India's current account swung to a deficit for the first time in the current fiscal, with the gap coming at $1.7 billion or 0.2 per cent of the GDP in the December quarter.
Category : Economy
2.
Who has won the Bahrain Grand Prix 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton got his bid for an eighth world title off to a thrilling start with victory in the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Category : Awards and Honours
3.
Where was 'Ayurveda Parav' organised by AYUSH Ministry in collaboration with Vinoba Seva Pratishthan?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vinoba Seva Pratisthan(VSP), in collaboration with the Ministry of AYUSH, successfully organized a 3-days "Ayurveda Parav" in Bhubaneswar.
Category : State
4.
The 4th batch of 3 Rafale Jets has landed in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In a boost to the Indian Air Force's (IAF) combat capability, the fourth batch of three Rafale fighter jets landed in Gujarat's Jamnagar.
Category : State
5.
Who took over the additional charge as ONGC CMD?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Subhash Kumar has taken an additional charge as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC).
Category : Persons
6.
What is the theme of International Children's Book Day (ICBD) 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Theme of International Children's Book Day (ICBD) 2021 is The Music of Words.
Category : Miscellaneous
7.
Which government agency has released Investment Opportunities in India's Healthcare Sector report?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The NITI Aayog has released Investment Opportunities in India's Healthcare Sector (the largest sectors of the Indian economy in 2022) report.
Category : National
8.
Who is the author of the book titled "1232 km: The Long Journey Home"?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vinod Kapri is the author of book titled 1232 km: The Long Journey Home.
Category : Miscellaneous
9.
The cabinet has approved an investment of how much amount in the food processing industry under the Production Linked Incentive scheme?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The cabinet has approved an investment of Rs 10,900 crore in the food processing industry under the Production Linked Incentive scheme.
Category : Miscellaneous
10.
When is World Autism Awareness Day is observed?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Autism Awareness Day is observed on April 2 every year across the world.
Category : Important Days
11.
The State Bank of India raised how much amount from Japan Bank for International Cooperation?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The State Bank of India has raised $1 billion from Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to extend loans to supply chain of Japanese automobile industry in India.
Category : Banking
12.
What is the rank of India in the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India has slipped 28 places to rank 140th among 156 countries in the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2021, becoming the third-worst performer in South Asia.
Category : Miscellaneous
13.
According to a report by ACI Worldwide, which country has topped in real-time payments transactions in 2020?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India has retained the top spot in terms of digital payments in 2020 with 25.5 billion real-time payment transactions, showed a report by ACI Worldwide and GlobalData.
Category : International
14.
Noted Marathi writer Dr. Sharankumar Limbale will receive the Saraswati Samman, 2020 for his which book?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Noted Marathi writer Dr Sharankumar Limbale will receive the Saraswati Samman, 2020 for his book Sanatan.
Category : Awards and Honours
15.
Which of the following banks to sell its UK arm to OpenPayd Holdings Ltd?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Private sector lender Axis Bank has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement for sale of 100 per cent stake in its subsidiary, Axis Bank UK Limited to OpenPayd Holdings Ltd.
Category : Banking
16.
Which state's agricultural university has been selected for the Chancellor's Award 2020 in the category of specialized universities?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Kerala Agricultural University has been selected for the Chancellor's Award 2020 in the category of specialized universities.
Category : State
17.
Which movie bagged the top prize at the 2021 Producer"s Guild of America (PGA) Awards?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chloe Zhao"s "Nomadland" received a major boost ahead of the Oscars as the movie bagged the top prize at the 2021 Producer"s Guild of America (PGA) Awards.
Category : International
18.
Who will serve as Director-General of ESIC?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
IAS Mukhmeet S Bhatia has taken over the charge of the Director General of Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) in New Delhi.
Category : Persons
19.
The DRDO lab has developed a lightweight Bullet Proof Jacket, What is the weight of it?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The DRDO lab Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment, Kanpur has developed a lightweight Bullet Proof Jacket. It has a weight of 9 kg.
Category : National
20.
When is the International Children's Book Day (ICBD) observed?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The day of 2nd April is observed as the International Children's Book Day (ICBD) every year across the world.
Category : Important Days
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