Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Which state has announced Swasthya Suraksha Saptah?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Jharkhand state government has announced a week-long lockdown named as 'Swasthya Surkasha Saptah', in a bid to break the chain of the rapidly spreading coronavirus infection in the state.
Category : State
2.
Who is the first Indian-American Associate Attorney General of the United States?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United States Senate confirmed Vanita Gupta to serve as the Associate Attorney General of the United States.
Category : Persons
3.
April 23 is dedicated to celebrating which official language recognized by the United Nations?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UN English Language Day and UN Spanish Language Day is observed annually on 23 April.
Category : Miscellaneous
4.
What is the rank of India in the 2021 Global Energy Transition Index (ETI)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India is placed at the 87th position among 115 countries in the 2021 Energy Transition Index (ETI).
Category : Miscellaneous
5.
Arjun Kalyan has become the 68th Chess Grandmaster of India. He hails from which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu teenager Arjun Kalyan has become the 68th Chess Grandmaster of India. The 18-year-old boy is from Chennai.
Category : Sports
6.
Which country has topped the 2021 Global Energy Transition Index (ETI)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Sweden has topped the 10th edition of the index, followed by Norway (2nd) and Denmark (3rd), Switzerland (4), Austria (5).
Category : International
7.
The central government has waived off the import duty on which drug?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government has waived import duties on Beta Cyclodextrin (SBEBCD) used in the manufacture of Remdesivir as well as Remdesivir injections.
Category : National
8.
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan, who has passed away recently, belonged to which profession?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Noted Indian Islamic scholar, spiritual leader and author Maulana Wahiduddin Khan has passed away due to Covid-19 complications. He was 97.
Category : Obituary
9.
When will the voting for the two remaining phases conducted in West Bengal?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The West Bengal conducted its sixth phase of polls on 22 April 2021 and the voting for the remaining two phases will be conducted on 26 and 29 April 2021.
Category : State
10.
The 'World Book and Copyright Day' is observed on which date globally?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Book and Copyright Day is an annual event organized on April 23 by the UNESCO to promote reading, publishing, and copyright.
Category : Important Days
11.
Which state has launched YSR Zero Interest Crop Loan Scheme?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday said that his government had provided a financial assistance of ?65,000 crore to the farmers under various schemes.
Category : State
12.
What is the name of the latest bat species discovered in India with disk-shaped sticky feet?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A team of scientists have discovered India's first bat species, Eudiscopus denticulus, with disk-shaped sticky feet in Meghalaya.
Category : Miscellaneous
13.
PM Modi has participated in the "Leaders' Summit on Climate". The two-day conference was hosted by the head of which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the "Leaders' Summit on Climate", hosted by President of U.S.A. Joe Biden.
Category : International
14.
The Global Energy Transition Index (ETI) is released every year by which organisation?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The report is published by the WEF prepared in collaboration with Accenture to track nations on the current performance of their energy systems across various aspects.
Category : International
15.
The Leaders' Summit on Climate in the run-up to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26). The COP26 is scheduled to be held in which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) will take place in November 2021 in Glasglow.
Category : International
16.
When is the International Girls in ICT Day observed?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year the International Girls in ICT Day is observed on the fourth Thursday of April by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Member States.
Category : Important Days
17.
As per S&P Global Ratings, what is the estimated GDP growth rate of India in fiscal 2021-22?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The S&P Global Ratings has estimated the Indian economy to grow at 11 percent in the current fiscal, i.e. 2021-22 (FY22).
Category : Economy
18.
What was the profession of Farid Sabri, who has passed away?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Well-known Qawwali singer Farid Sabri, of the famous Sabri Brothers duo, has passed away. He was 58.
Category : Obituary
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