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1.
The Inclusive Internet Index 2021 is released annually by Facebook in collaboration with which organization?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Economist Intelligence Unit(EIU), in partnership with Facebook, has released the Inclusive Internet Index 2021, which measure the extent to which internet is available and affordable by region.
Category : Miscellaneous
2.
Which among the following states has announced a weekend curfew?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that the government has decided to impose a weekend curfew in the national capital to control the spread of COVID-19.
Category : State
3.
Who among the following will take charge as the Director-General of the National Anti-Doping Agency?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The IAS officer, Siddharth Singh Longjam will take over as the National Anti-Doping Agency's Director-General.
Category : Persons
4.
The Siachen Day is observed every year on 13 April by the Siachen Warriors Brigade to commemorate the launch of 'Operation MEGHDOOT'. In 2021, which edition of the Siachen Day was observed?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 37th Siachen Day was celebrated by Siachen Warriors Brigade of Fire & Fury Corps with tremendous zeal and enthusiasm.
Category : Defence
5.
Which Russian Vaccine has got emergency use authorization in India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central drug regulator, DCGA has approved emergency use authorisation of the Russian Vaccine, Sputnik V.
Category : National
6.
Which Indian film has won the Best Foreign Language Feature award at Moscow International Film Festival?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Marathi film "Puglya" has won the Best Foreign Language Feature award at Moscow International Film Festival, 2021.
Category : Awards and Honours
7.
The World Art Day is marked annually on which day?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Art Day is observed every year on 15 April to celebrate fine arts and promote awareness of creative activity around the world.
Category : Important Days
8.
What is the rank of India in the 2021 'Inclusive Internet Index'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India has been ranked at 49th spot globally. It shares its rank with Thailand. The 'Inclusive Internet Index' surveyed 120 countries.
Category : Miscellaneous
9.
Joseph Jouthe resigned as the Prime Minister of which nation on April 14th?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Haitian Prime Minister Joseph Jouthe resigned amid voilence and political strife.
Category : International
10.
Which country has topped the Inclusive Internet Index 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Sweden has topped the Inclusive Internet Index 2021.
Category : Miscellaneous
11.
Who will head the Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
M Rajeshwar Rao, Deputy Governor, RBI will be the head of the Regulations Review Authority.
Category : Persons
12.
India has signed an agreement with which country for cooperation in India's first human space mission, Gaganyaan?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian space agency, ISRO has signed an agreement with the space agency of France CNES for cooperation in its first human space mission, Gaganyaan.
Category : International
13.
Which Indian financial body has announced to set up Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) from May 01, 2021, for one year?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will be set up a new Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) from May 1, 2021.
Category : Banking
14.
The Union Ministry of Agriculture has inked an MoU with Microsoft India to implement a pilot project in 100 villages. The pilot project will be implemented in how many states?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Ministry of Agriculture has inked a MoU with Microsoft India for a pilot project, aimed at betterment of farmers in the selected 100 villages of 6 states, by creating a vibrant digital agro-ecosystem in the country.
Category : National
15.
What is the theme of the 2021 "Raisina Dialogue"?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for the 2021 conference is "#ViralWorld: Outbreaks, Outliers and Out of Control".
Category : National
16.
On which date 0the World Voice Day (WVD) is being observed annually?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Voice Day (WVD) is celebrated globally on April 16 every year to demonstrate the enormous importance of the voice in the daily lives of all people.
Category : Important Days
17.
What is the theme of World Voice Day (WVD) 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the World Voice Day (WVD) 2021 is ONE WORLD, MANY VOICES.
Category : Important Days
18.
Amazon has launched a new "Amazon Smbhav Venture Fund" to digitize Indian SMEs as well as drive Agri-tech and Health-tech innovation. What is the total value of this fund?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The e-commerce giant Amazon has launched a $250 million (Rs 1,873 crore) venture fund called "Amazon Smbhav Venture Fund", to invest in Indian startups and entrepreneurs, with focus on digitizing SMEs.
Category : National
19.
The International Turban Day is marked on which day every year?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Turban Day is celebrated every year on April 13 since 2004 to bring awareness of the strict requirement on Sikhs to put the turban as a mandatory part of their religion.
Category : Important Days
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