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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • April 10, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
In the latest discovery, a group of ESA Astronomers has discovered how many new quasars?
20
12
5
25
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A group of astronomers at the European Space Agency have discovered 12 new quasars that have been warped by a naturally occurring cosmic 'lens' and split into four similar images.

2.
The SUPACE is an AI-based portal launched for which organization?
SBI
RBI
Indian Railways
Supreme Court of India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first-of-its-kind Artificial Intelligence (AI) based portal of the Supreme Court of India called "SUPACE", has unveiled by Chief Justice of India S A Bobde.

3.
What is the trigger amount set by the government for the new Pre-Packs scheme of MSMEs?
Rs 15 lakh
Rs 10 lakh
Rs 25 lakh
Rs 20 lakh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central government has set a payment default of Rs 10 lakh as the trigger for bankruptcy proceedings of small businesses under the new simplified scheme called pre-packs.

4.
Which online portal has been launched for the online registration to achieve traceability source of Honey and other beehive products on a digital platform?
Rasbhari
Makarand
Sehadkranti
Madhukranti
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar launched a portal 'Madhukranti' and Honey Corners.

5.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held a virtual summit with which nation's Prime Minister?
Netherlands
Denmark
Sweden
Finland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a virtual summit with Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte.

6.
How much amount has been contributed by India towards United Nations Trust Fund for Counter-Terrorism as additional funding in April 2021?
$ 100,000
$ 300,000
$ 200,000
$ 500,000
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India has contributed an additional USD 500,000 to the United Nations Trust Fund for Counter-Terrorism.

7.
Vjosa Osmani is the newly appointed President of which country?
Kosovo
Croatia
Serbia
Albania
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The U.S. educated female law professor Vjosa Osmani has been elected as the new President of Kosovo.

8.
The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana has marked how many years of completion?
5
6
10
20
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana has completed six years. It is a scheme under which loans of up to 10 Lakh rupees are provided.

9.
Chandra Nayudu, who has passed away recently, was the first women commentator of which sports?
Tennis
Football
Cricket
Hockey
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chandra Nayudu, the first woman cricket commentator of India, has passed away. She was 88.

10.
Who has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Vietnam to succeed Nguyen Xuan Phuc?
Pham Minh Chinh
Vuong Dinh Hue
Tran Quoc Vuong
Nguyen Van Nen
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Assembly of Vietnam has voted Pham Minh Chinh as the new Prime Minister of the country.

11.
Who has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador of VIVO?
Rohit Sharma
Virat Kohli
MS Dhoni
Rishabh Pant
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Chinese smartphone major Vivo has appointed cricketer Virat Kohli as its brand ambassador.

12.
Which state will set up an International level Ramayana Museum and Cultural Center?
Uttar Pradesh
Bihar
Uttarakhand
West Bengal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
An international level 'Ramayana Museum and Cultural Center' will be established on 10 acres of land at Ramasnehi Ghat between Ayodhya and Lucknow, UP.

13.
Which cricketer has been nominated for the ICC 'Player of the Month'?
Mohd Shami
Kuldeep Yadav
Ishant Sharma
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Experienced India seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar was among the cricketers nominated for the ICC 'Player of the Month' award

14.
On which date the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Valour Day being observed?
09 April
06 April
08 April
07 April
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Valour Day (Shaurya Diwas) is observed on 9 April every year, as a tribute to the brave men of the Force.

15.
Who has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director of SIDBI?
V Satya Venkata Rao
S Ramann
Pankaj Jain
Devendra Kumar Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
S Ramann has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).

16.
Which finance institution will periodically publish a Financial Inclusion Index?
RBI
SIDBI
NABARD
Exim Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India will be constructing and periodically publishing a "Financial Inclusion Index".

17.
Nguyen Xuan Phuc is the newly sworn-in President of which country?
Indonesia
Vietnam
Philippines
Malaysia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nguyen Xuan Phuc, has been elected as the new President of Vietnam.

18.
Which country has become the first country to drop out Tokyo Olympics?
India
Japan
North Korea
Nepal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The North Korea is first country to announce it will skip out on the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympic games.

19.
Who has been selected for the Chhattisgarh Veerni Award?
Hima Das
Mary Kom
Dutee Chand
Saina Nehwal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dutee Chand will be honoured with the Chhattisgarh Veerni Award at the inaugural edition of the awards.

20.
What was the profession of Fatima Rafiq Zakaria, who has passed away?
Journalist
Economist
Singer
Sportswomen
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Padma Shri winning renowned journalist, Fatima Rafiq Zakaria, has passed away due to Covid. She was 85.