Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
The Paytm Money opened its development and technology centre in which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Digital financial services platform Paytm has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Paytm Money has launched its technology development and innovation centre in Pune.
Category : National
2.
Who has been appointed as chairman of Capacity Building Commission/Mission Karmayogi?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government has approved a commission under National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building, also known as 'Mission Karmayogi', to train civil servants at all levels.
Category : Persons
3.
Who has won the gold medal at the South Asian Wushu Championship?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Aniyan Midhun of Nattika has won the gold at the South Asian Wushu Championship that concluded in Nepal.
Category : Sports
4.
Which nation's Foreign Minister has arrived in India for a two-day visit?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is set to arrive in India for a two-day bilateral visit.
Category : International
5.
The UNESCAP has projected India's GDP growth how much percent for FY22?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) has expects the Indian economy to grow 7% in FY22.
Category : Economy
6.
Which female actor has won the SAG Award for outstanding performance in a leading role at 27th Screen Actors Guild Awards?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Viola Davis has won the SAG Award for outstanding performance in a leading role at 27th Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Category : Awards and Honours
7.
Which bank has become the first bank to partner with PhonePe to issue FASTags?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The ICICI Bank has become the first bank to partner with PhonePe for the issuance of FASTag.
Category : Banking
8.
Which state government has announced COVID-19 vaccination for journalists?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Uttarakhand state government has declared journalists as "frontline workers" and announced COVID-19 vaccination for them without any age restrictions.
Category : State
9.
Which state government has launched a unique gift scheme to promote covid vaccination in the state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a unique gift scheme to promote covid vaccination in the state.
Category : State
10.
Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Digit Insurance?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Digit Insurance has roped in cricketer Virat Kohli as its brand ambassador. Kohli has also invested in Digit Insurance in the past.
Category : Persons
11.
Which nation's women's cricket team has created the world record for registering the most consecutive ODI wins?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Meg Lanning-led Australian women's cricket team created the world record for registering the most consecutive ODI wins.
Category : Sports
12.
Which program was launched by the NITI Aayog to promote and support deep science-based startups?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The NITI Aayog has launched AIM-PRIME (Atal Innovation Mission) programme to promote and support science-based deep-tech startups & ventures across India.
Category : National
13.
The World Bank & AIIB has approved a loan for Rs.219 crore Drinking Water Project in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has approved loan for USD 300 million (about Rs 2,190 crore) canal-based drinking water projects in Punjab.
Category : State
14.
The central government has decided to retain what percent of inflation target for 2021-2026?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Centre has decided to retain the inflation target of 4%, with a tolerance band of +/- 2 percentage points for the Monetary Policy Committee of the RBI for the coming five years.
Category : Economy
15.
Which country has topped in the Prime Time for Real-Time report 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to the report 'Prime-Time for Real Time'-2021 launched by ACI Worldwide and GlobalData, India with 25.5 Billion transactions topped the list of countries.
Category : International
16.
Which film has won the top honor of outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture at the 27th Screen Actors Guild Awards?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Trial of the Chicago has won the top honor of outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture at 27th Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Category : Awards and Honours
17.
Which ministry has approved the National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, The Union Health & Family Welfare Minister has approved the "National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021".
Category : National
18.
Biswabhusan Harichandan has received the Kalinga Ratna award. He is the governor of which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan has been conferred the 'Kalinga Ratna' award for the year 2021.
Category : Awards and Honours
19.
What is the world Merchandise Trade volume growth for 2021, projected by WTO?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Trade Organization has revised upwards its prediction for global merchandise trade volume growth in 2021 to 8 per cent.
Category : Economy
20.
Who is the author of the book titled - Neelimarani: My Mother, My Hero?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dr. Achyuta Samanta is the author of book titled Neelimarani: My Mother, My Hero.
Category : Miscellaneous
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