Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Nobel Laureate Isamu Akasaki of Japan has passed away. Did he win the Nobel Prize in which field?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Japanese Physicist Isamu Akasaki, a co-winner of the 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics, has passed away.
Category : Obituary
2.
Which state's Chief Minister has asked the centre to do away with age restrictions for COVID-19 vaccination?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to the centre urging the government to do away with age restrictions so that all adults can be inoculated.
Category : State
3.
Who is the author of the book 'Manohar Parrikar: Brilliant Mind, Simple Life'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A new book titled 'Manohar Parrikar: Brilliant Mind, Simple Life' authored by Nitin Gokhale was released.
Category : Miscellaneous
4.
Sergey Lavrov has arrived in New Delhi. He is the foreign minister of which nation?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Russian Foreign Minister Sergey V Lavrov, who has arrived in the India for a two-day visit will meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
Category : International
5.
Which country has launched a mass testing Progamme enabling people to take the COVID-19 test twice a week?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In a newly launched drive to track the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Kingdom has allowed everyone to take a COVID-19 test twice a week.
Category : International
6.
The National Health Policy for Rare Diseases has approved. Under which scheme the financial support of Rs.20 lakh is to be provided?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A provision for financial support up to Rs.20 lakh under the Umbrella Scheme of Rastriya Arogya Nidhi is proposed for treatment of those rare diseases that require a one-time treatment.
Category : National
7.
Which organization has launched the "Sankalp se Sidhi-Village Connect Drive"?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
TRIFED under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched "Sankalp se Siddhi" - Village and Digital Connect Drive.
Category : National
8.
Who will head the expert committee formed for factories and dock works by the Ministry of Labour and Employment?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Expert Committees for Factories and Dock Works are constituted under Chairmanship of Dr RK Elangovan, DG, DGFASLI, Mumbai.
Category : Persons
9.
Which railway zone has become India's first electrified railway zone in the country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Railways has announced that the West Central Railway zone has become the first fully electrified railway zone in the country.
Category : National
10.
How many digit HSN codes will be mandatory in invoices for the business of turnover of more than INR 5 crore?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Businesses with turnover of more than Rs.5 crore will have to furnish six-digit HSN or tariff code on the invoices issued for supplies of taxable goods and services.
Category : Economy
11.
The United Nations declared which day as the International Day of Conscience?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UN General Assembly declared April 5 as the International Day of Conscience
Category : Important Days
12.
Which country chaired the meeting of the 17th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar has participated in the 17th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting chaired by Sri Lanka.
Category : International
13.
Who has been nominated by Israel's President to form a government in the nation after inconclusive elections?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Israel's President Reuven Rivlin has nominated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to try to form a government in the nation following an inconclusive election.
Category : Persons
14.
When will RBI Governor announce the bi-monthly monetary policy?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India's Governor Shaktikanta Das is scheduled to announce the bi-monthly monetary policy at 10 am on April 7, 2021.
Category : Banking
15.
How much amount had been sanctioned for Stand Up India Scheme for 5 years by the Central Government?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government has sanctioned more than 25 thousand 586 crore rupees to over 1 lakh 14 thousand 322 accounts under Stand-Up India Scheme in five years.
Category : National
16.
Which nation's President has signed a law enabling him to run for President again?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The President of Russia Vladimir Putin has given his final approval to the legislation that allows him to hold office for two additional 6-year terms.
Category : International
17.
Which state has become the first to provide health insurance for all its residents?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Rajasthan has become the first state to provide health insurance for all its residents.
Category : State
18.
How much amount has been contributed by India for gender equality and women empowerment to United Nations?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India has contributed $3,00,000 to the United Nations agency for gender equality and women empowerment, a contribution lauded by the UN entity.
Category : National
19.
As per diplomats India, UAE, and Israel trilateral trade to be reached to how much amount by 2030?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The trilateral trade between India, Israel and the UAE can propel to a high of USD 110 billion by 2030 by tapping into their mutual strengths.
Category : National
20.
Which state accounted for the highest collection of Rs 90000 cr from small savings schemes like PPF and NSC?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
West Bengal, which is the midst of a high-pitched assembly election, accounts for the highest collection of about Rs 90,000 crore from small savings schemes such as NSC and PPF among the states and union territories.
Category : State
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