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1.
The World Day For Animals In Laboratories (WDAIL) is marked annually on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Day For Animals In Laboratories (WDAIL); also known as World Lab Animal Day or World Day for Laboratory Animals, is observed every year on 24 April.
Category : Important Days
2.
The International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace is observed globally on which day?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace is marked on 24 April since 2019.
Category : Important Days
3.
In India, which day is celebrated as the National Panchayati Raj Day?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In India, the National Panchayati Raj Day (National Local Self-Government day) is observed annually on 24 April by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to celebrate the Panchayati Raj System in the country.
Category : Important Days
4.
Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2021 was held in which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2021 was held in Boao, south China's Hainan Province.
Category : International
5.
Which payment bank has become the 1st to enable Rs.2 lakh day end balance account limit?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Airtel Payments Bank is now the first payments bank in the country to enable an amount of ? 2 lakh of day-end account balance limit.
Category : Banking
6.
What is the revised GDP growth rate projection for India in FY22 by SBI Research?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The State Bank of India (SBI) Research has revised India's GDP growth rate for FY22 (2021-22) to 10.4%.
Category : Banking
7.
RBI has allowed banks to pay dividends on equity shares for FY21 up to a maximum of what percent of the prescribed dividend payout ratio?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The new notification of RBI allows commercial banks to pay dividends not more than 50 percent of the amount determined as per the dividend payout ratio prescribed.
Category : Banking
8.
Which state has released the 1st installment of Rs.672 crores under Jagananna Vidya Deevena Scheme?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has released the first installment worth Rs 672 crores under the Jagananna Vidya Deevena Scheme for the year 2021-22.
Category : State
9.
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has revised the GDP growth projection for India at which percent in FY22?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has revised downwards the GDP growth forecast of India in FY22 (2021-22) to 10.1 percent.
Category : Economy
10.
The World Veterinary Day is observed on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Veterinary Day is observed on the Fourth Saturday of April every year. In 2021, the day falls on April 24, 2021.
Category : Important Days
11.
Which country ranked last in the Global Energy Transition Index (ETI) 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Zimbabwe (115) is the last ranked country in the Global Energy Transition Index.
Category : International
12.
Shravan Rathod, a well-known face in Bollywood has passed away. He was a veteran of which field?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Veteran music composer Shravan Rathod of Nadeem-Shravan fame has passed away due to corona virus complications. He was 66.
Category : Obituary
13.
India won 11 medals at the 2021 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships including 8 golds and 3 bronze. The event was held in which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India has won 11 medals at the 2021 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships including 8 golds and 3 bronze. The 2021 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships was held in Kielce, Poland.
Category : International
14.
What was the profession of Amit Mistry, who has passed away?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Popular Gujarati and Hindi film actor Amit Mistry, who was last seen in Amazon Prime Video series "Bandish Bandits", has passed away following cardiac arrest. He was 47.
Category : Obituary
15.
RBI has approved the appointment of Atanu Chakraborty as the part-time Chairman of which bank?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBI has approved the appointment of former Economic Affairs Secretary, Atanu Chakraborty, as the part time chairman and additional independent director of the private sector lender HDFC Bank.
Category : Banking
16.
What is the World Book Capital for 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Book Capital for 2021 is Tbilisi, Georgia.
Category : International
17.
What is the theme of "Leaders' Summit on Climate 2021??
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the "Leaders' Summit on Climate 2021? is Our Collective Sprint to 2030.
Category : Important Days
18.
Name the Indian bureaucrat who has recently been appointed as the external auditor of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India's Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) GC Murmu has been chosen as the external auditor of the Hague-based Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).
Category : Persons
19.
Who has been sworn in as the new Chairperson of the industry body NASSCOM for 2021-22?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rekha M Menon has been appointed as the Chairperson of the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM), the apex IT industry body, for 2021-22.
Category : Persons
20.
Who is the author of the e-book 'Climate Change Explained - for one and all'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The climate activist-author Aakash Ranison, has come out with a new e-book titled "Climate Change Explained - for one and all", on the occasion of Earth Day.
Category : Miscellaneous
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