Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Who has been named as the Leading Male Cricketer in the World in the 2021 edition of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Leading Male Cricketer in the World - England's Ben Stokes ; Leading Women's Cricketer in the World - Australia's Beth Mooney.
Category : Sports
2.
The government has simplified the process to re-issue the OCI cards. What does "C" stands in OCI?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government has decided to simplify the process to re-issue Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards.
Category : National
3.
Padma Shri award-winning renowned actor Vivek has passed away. He was associated with which film industry?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Renowned Tamil actor and comedian Vivek has passed away following a cardiac arrest. He was 59.
Category : Obituary
4.
The 89-year-old Ahmed Hussain Lala who has passed away was a renowned player, from which field?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Former India International Football defender Ahmed Hussain Lala has passed away due to COVID-19. He was 89.
Category : Obituary
5.
Vinay Agrawal, who has passed away, was the CEO of which company?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vinay Agrawal, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and whole-time Director of leading stockbroking firm, Angel Broking, has passed away suffering from stomach cancer.
Category : Obituary
6.
The 8th edition of the Joint Special Forces Exercise 'Khanjar' has kicked off. The annual exercise is held between India and which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 8th India-Kyrgyz Joint Special Forces Exercise 'Khanjar' was inaugurated at Special Forces Brigade of National Guards of Kyrgyz Republic in Bishkek.
Category : Defence
7.
What is the theme of World Heritage Day 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the World Heritage Day 2021 is Complex Pasts: Diverse Futures.
Category : Miscellaneous
8.
The 'Pay by Bank App' has been launched by which bank in partnership with Mastercard?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Mumbai-based private lender RBL bank has partnered with Mastercard to launch a mobile app called "Pay by Bank App ".
Category : Banking
9.
NASA has awarded the contract to which company for its Artemis programme, to develop the first commercial lander for sending the next two US astronauts to the moon by 2024?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United States space agency NASA has picked Elon Musk's SpaceX for its Artemis programme, to develop the first commercial lander and take the next two US astronauts to the moon.
Category : National
10.
Which player has been named as the ODI cricketers of the decade 2010-2019, in the 2021 edition of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Virat Kohli has been named as the ODI cricketers of the decade 2010-2019, in the 2021 edition of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack.
Category : Sports
11.
When is the International Day for Monuments and Sites being observed?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day for Monuments and Sites (World Heritage Day) is observed on 18 April each year.
Category : Important Days
12.
The memoir titled 'Believe - What Life and Cricket Taught Me' is set to be released in May 2021. It is based on the life of which Indian cricket player?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The much-awaited autobiography of Suresh Raina, titled 'Believe - What Life and Cricket Taught Me', is set to hit the bookstands in May 2021.
Category : Sports
13.
Which institute has developed the world's first affordable and long-lasting hygiene products DuroKea Series?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank launched World 1st affordable and long-lasting hygiene product DuroKea Series.
Category : National
14.
The central government cleared Rs 110 cr ROPAX Jetty Project on Dhamra river in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Centre has approved over 50 crore rupees for developing all-weather ROPAX, Roll-on/Roll-off Passenger Jetty and allied infrastructure connecting Kaninali in Bhadrak district and Talachua in Kendrapara district, Odisha under the Sagarmala initiative.
Category : State
15.
How many astronauts will be part of NASA's SpaceX Crew-2 mission to be launched?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The US space agency NASA has planned to launch its SpaceX Crew-2 mission to the International Space Station. The Crew-2 mission will have four astronauts on board SpaceX Crew Dragon.
Category : Science
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