Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
ReNew Power pledges to achieve net-zero emissions by which year?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
ReNew Power, India's leading renewable energy company, announced its commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Category : National
2.
Elista has announced which cricketer is its brand ambassador?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Elista, a brand backed by the prestigious TeknoDome Group has announced the ace cricketer Suresh Raina as its brand ambassador.
Category : Sports
3.
G.V.G. Krishnamurty has passed away, he served in which position in India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Former Election Commissioner of India G.V.G. Krishnamurty has passed away due to age-related ailments. He was 86.
Category : Obituary
4.
SwitchON Foundation has partnered with which bank for the promotion of solar pumps?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The sun shines brighter for small and marginal farmers in India as SwitchON Foundation has partnered with Punjab National Bank for the promotion of solar pumps.
Category : Banking
5.
What was the theme of the IAF Commanders' Conference 2021 (AFCC-21)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the IAF Commanders' Conference 2021 was 'Reorienting for the Future'.
Category : National
6.
Which bank executed its first trade borrowing transaction linked to SOFR?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Private sector lender Yes Bank has executed its first Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) linked transaction.
Category : Banking
7.
Receivables Exchange of India Ltd (RXIL), the leading invoice discounting platform for MSMEs, has crossed monthly transaction volumes of how much crore in the month of March?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Receivables Exchange of India Ltd (RXIL), leading invoice discounting platform for MSMEs, said it has crossed monthly transaction volumes of Rs 1,000 crore in the month of March.
Category : National
8.
Which film has won Best Film Award in BAFTA Awards 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 74th British Academy Film Awards is being held over two nights for the first time. The opening night ceremony was held virtually from London's Royal Albert Hall. Best Film: Nomadland
Category : Awards and Honours
9.
When is Save the Elephant Day is being celebrated every year?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Save the Elephant Day is celebrated on April 16 every year to raise awareness about the dangers elephants face and various difficulties they have to overcome to live.
Category : Important Days
10.
Who inaugurated three path-breaking initiatives for the National Internet Exchange of India, NIXI?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Ajay Prakash Sawhney inaugurated three path breaking initiatives for National Internet Exchange of India, NIXI.
Category : National
11.
Padma Shri winning Dr. Kakarla Subba Rao, who has passed away was known for his work in which branch of medicine?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Renowned radiologist, Dr. Kakarla Subba Rao, who served as the first director of Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad, has passed away. He was 96.
Category : Obituary
12.
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and Embassy of which Country in India signed an agreement to jointly work towards promoting innovation and entrepreneurship?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government think-tank Niti Aayog's Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and Embassy of Denmark in India signed an agreement to jointly work towards promoting innovation and entrepreneurship among aspiring entrepreneurs.
Category : International
13.
What is the theme for 2021 World Hemophilia Day?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for 2021 World Hemophilia Day is "Adapting to Change: Sustaining care in a new world".
Category : Important Days
14.
Which day of the year is observed as World Hemophilia Day?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year the World Hemophilia Day is observed internationally on April 17 to raise awareness and understanding about hemophilia and other bleeding disorders.
Category : Important Days
15.
Which country became the first country to introduce climate change law for financial firms?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The New Zealand becomes the first country to introduce a law that will require financial firms to explain how they would manage climate-related risks and opportunities.
Category : International
16.
Which organization has rolled out Rs. 10,000-crore 'Special Refinance Facility-2021' (SRF-2021) to provide short-term refinance support to housing finance companies (HFCs)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Housing Bank (NHB) has rolled out a Rs. 10,000-crore 'Special Refinance Facility-2021' (SRF-2021) to provide short term refinance support to housing finance companies (HFCs) and other eligible Primary Lending Institutions (PLIs).
Category : Banking
17.
Himachal Day is observed on which day?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year April 15 is observed as Himachal Day.
Category : Important Days
18.
IRDAI has notified the extension of its sandbox regulations by how many years?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) notified the extension of its sandbox regulations by another two years to enable the completion of the experiment of the existing sandbox proposals and also to allow new sandbox proposals for the experiment.
Category : Banking
19.
Ranjit Sinha, who has died at the age of 68, was the former head of which organization?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Former Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director Ranjit Sinha has passed away following COVID-19 related cause. He was 68.
Category : Obituary
20.
Which district of Jammu and Kashmir has bagged top position at the National level for successfully implementing Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) during 2020-21?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Udhampur district of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has bagged top position at National level for successfully implementing Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) during 2020-21.
Category : National
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