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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • April 7, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Nobel Laureate Isamu Akasaki of Japan has passed away. Did he win the Nobel Prize in which field?
Physics
Medicine
Economics
Chemistry
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Japanese Physicist Isamu Akasaki, a co-winner of the 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics, has passed away.

2.
Which state's Chief Minister has asked the centre to do away with age restrictions for COVID-19 vaccination?
Rajasthan
Uttrakhand
Punjab
Delhi
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.

3.
Who is the author of the book 'Manohar Parrikar: Brilliant Mind, Simple Life'?
Shailendra Joshi
Shiv Aroor
Nitin Gokhale
R.N. Kao
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A new book titled 'Manohar Parrikar: Brilliant Mind, Simple Life' authored by Nitin Gokhale was released.

4.
Sergey Lavrov has arrived in New Delhi. He is the foreign minister of which nation?
NewZealand
Australia
Russia
Myanmar
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.

5.
Which country has launched a mass testing Progamme enabling people to take the COVID-19 test twice a week?
India
France
UK
US
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.

6.
The National Health Policy for Rare Diseases has approved. Under which scheme the financial support of Rs.20 lakh is to be provided?
Ayushman Bharat
Rastriya Arogya Nidhi
Jan Arogya Yojana
Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana
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.

7.
Which organization has launched the "Sankalp se Sidhi-Village Connect Drive"?
IFFCO
AICL
NABARD
TRIFED
Answer: Option
Explanation:
TRIFED under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched "Sankalp se Siddhi" - Village and Digital Connect Drive.

8.
Who will head the expert committee formed for factories and dock works by the Ministry of Labour and Employment?
Samideer Sharma
PLN Murthy
DK Shami
RK Elangovan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Expert Committees for Factories and Dock Works are constituted under Chairmanship of Dr RK Elangovan, DG, DGFASLI, Mumbai.

9.
Which railway zone has become India's first electrified railway zone in the country?
South Central Zone
Northern Zone
West Central Zone
East Central Zone
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.

10.
How many digit HSN codes will be mandatory in invoices for the business of turnover of more than INR 5 crore?
5
6
10
2
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.

11.
The United Nations declared which day as the International Day of Conscience?
April 5
April 1
April 4
April 3
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UN General Assembly declared April 5 as the International Day of Conscience

12.
Which country chaired the meeting of the 17th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting?
Sri Lanka
India
Thailand
South Africa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar has participated in the 17th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting chaired by Sri Lanka.

13.
Who has been nominated by Israel's President to form a government in the nation after inconclusive elections?
Yair Lapid
Gideon Saar
Naftali Bennett
Benjamin Netanyahu
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.

14.
When will RBI Governor announce the bi-monthly monetary policy?
April 14th
April 10th
April 12th
April 7th
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.

15.
How much amount had been sanctioned for Stand Up India Scheme for 5 years by the Central Government?
Rs. 23466 cr
Rs. 24476 cr
Rs. 25586 cr
Rs. 20456 cr
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.

16.
Which nation's President has signed a law enabling him to run for President again?
Sri Lanka
Russia
Japan
UK
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.

17.
Which state has become the first to provide health insurance for all its residents?
Rajasthan
Goa
Mizoram
West Bengal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Rajasthan has become the first state to provide health insurance for all its residents.

18.
How much amount has been contributed by India for gender equality and women empowerment to United Nations?
$ 600000
$ 300000
$ 450000
$ 400000
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.

19.
As per diplomats India, UAE, and Israel trilateral trade to be reached to how much amount by 2030?
USD 75 billion
USD 200 billion
USD 90 billion
USD 110 billion
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.

20.
Which state accounted for the highest collection of Rs 90000 cr from small savings schemes like PPF and NSC?
Bihar
West Bengal
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
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.