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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • April 26, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
The 'Vivad Se Vishwas' is launched by which ministry?
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Agriculture
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 'Vivad Se Vishwas' is launched by the Ministry of Finance.

2.
Who has announced the World's Largest 2-Wheeler Charging Network?
Uber
Ola
GM
Rapido
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ola Electric has revealed its plans to set up the world's largest electric two-wheeler charging network.

3.
The bilateral exercise 'VARUNA-2021' is being held in which place?
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Andaman Sea
Arabian Sea
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 19th edition of the Indian and French Navy bilateral exercise 'VARUNA-2021' will be conducted in the Arabian Sea.

4.
PM Narendra Modi has launched which scheme for the distribution of e-property cards to the rural populations across the country?
Samridhi
Adarsh Gram
Kaushal
Svamitva
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has launched the distribution of e-property cards under the SVAMITVA scheme on National Panchayati Raj Day through video conferencing.

5.
The government has extended the deadline to make payment under the 'Vivad Se Vishwas'. What is the new deadline?
31 July 2021
30 April 2021
30 June 2021
31 May 2021
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government has once again extended the deadline for making payment under the direct tax dispute settlement scheme 'Vivad Se Vishwas' by two months till June 30, 2021.

6.
Name the former Governor of RBI, considered as the "father of banking reforms in India", who has passed away?
Y. V. Reddy
S. Venkitaramanan
C. Rangarajan
M Narasimham
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The former Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), M Narasimham, who was considered as the "father of banking reforms in India" has passed away due to Covid-19 related illness.

7.
The United States House has voted to make which city is the 51st state of the US?
New York
Chicago
Washington D.C.
San Francisco
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Democrats in the United States House of Representatives approved a bill to make the city of Washington, DC, the 51st US state.

8.
The United Nations recognized International Delegate's Day is observed on which day?
Last Saturday of April
25 April
26 April
Last Sunday of April
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Nations recognised International Delegate's Day is observed on April 25.

9.
Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana has been sworn in as which number Chief Justice of India (CJI)?
48
40
52
36
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana was sworn in as the 48th Chief Justice of India (CJI).

10.
For the 1st time, which Rover has generated oxygen on Mars?
Opportunity
Perseverance
Curiosity
Spirit
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The NASA's Perseverance Rover Has Made Oxygen On Mars For The First Time Ever.

11.
The 'VARUNA-2021' is the 19th edition of the bilateral navy exercise conducted between the Indian Navy with the navies of which country?
France
Sri Lanka
Russia
Singapore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian and French Navy bilateral exercise 'VARUNA-2021' will be conducted in the Arabian Sea from 25 to 27 April 2021.

12.
India has topped with how many medals at the 2021 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships?
11
7
5
10
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's Sachin won the men's 56kg gold medal at the 2021 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships on Friday to take India's total medal haul at the event to 11.

13.
Who has become the 1st batsman to complete 6000 runs in the IPL?
Rohit Sharma
Virat Kohli
David Warner
Shikhar Dhawan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli has become the first batsman to score 6,000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

14.
Which day of the year is commemorated as World Malaria Day (WMD)?
25 April
23 April
26 April
24 April
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Malaria Day (WMD) is observed globally on 25 April each year to recognize the efforts of the people worldwide to control malaria.

15.
What is the theme of World Malaria Day 2021?
Ready to Beat Malaria
Invest in the future: Defeat malaria
Reaching the zero malaria target
Zero malaria starts with me
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Theme of World Malaria Day 2021 is 'Reaching the zero malaria target'.