Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
The ILO observes the World Day for Safety and Health at Work on which day?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed annually on 28 April to raise awareness for promoting safe, healthy and decent work.
Category : Important Days
2.
Aceware FinTech Services, a fintech services company launched its first neobank in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Aceware FinTech Services, a fintech services company based out of Kerala has launched the state's first neobank, Ace Money Neobank in partnership with the Yes Bank and ICICI Bank.
Category : Business
3.
Which state cabinet approved a policy to provide jobs on compassionate grounds and economically weaker section (EWS) status to children under Harihar Scheme?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Haryana cabinet approved a policy to provide jobs on compassionate grounds and economically weaker section (EWS) status to children either abandoned or surrendered and turned 18-year-old while living in child-care institutions across state.
Category : State
4.
Which state has entered into an MoU with the WTC to promote and facilitate trade and investment in the state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC) entered into a MoU with the World Trade Center (WTC) recently to promote and facilitate trade and investment in the state.
Category : State
5.
Which country hoped to launch its own orbital station in 2025?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Russia's space agency hoped to launch its own orbital station in 2025 as Moscow considers withdrawing from the International Space Station programme to go it alone and build and manage its own floating laboratory that will be launched into orbit by 2030.
Category : International
6.
The submarine 'KRI Nanggala', which went missing, belonged to which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indonesian navy submarine 'KRI Nanggala (402)', that went missing in the waters off the coast of Bali Island, is reported to be found split into three pieces on the sea bed, at a depth of 850 meters.
Category : Technology
7.
As per China's Central Bank report, India's demographic advantage to overtake China's by which year?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per China's Central Bank report, India's demographic advantage to overtake China's by 2035.
Category : International
8.
Dadudan Pratapdan Gadhvi who has passed away was a renowned poet and singer of which language?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Veteran Gujarati poet and folk singer Dadudan Pratapdan Gadhvi has passed away. He was 80 years old.
Category : Persons
9.
Who will be representing Delhi and India at the World Cities Cultural Forum (WCCF)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will be representing Delhi and India at the World Cities Cultural Forum (WCCF), according to a statement issued by the city government.
Category : Persons
10.
Which country has topped the SIPRI Military Expenditure Database ranking for the year 2020?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per the new report, the top five biggest spenders in 2020 were the United States ($778 billion), China ($252 billion), India ($72.9 billion), Russia ($61.7 billion) and the United Kingdom ($59.2 billion) respectively.
Category : International
11.
The Shivalik Small Finance Bank Limited has received the license under which Section of the RBI Act to begin operating as SFB?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Shivalik Small Finance Bank Limited has received the licence from RBI under Section 22 (1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to carry on the business of small finance bank in India.
Category : Business
12.
Name the UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador who has led the global vaccination drive during World Immunization Week?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham, is fronting a global initiative to inspire confidence in vaccines and encourage parents around the world to vaccinate their children against deadly diseases.
Category : Persons
13.
The WHO has unveiled a global immunization strategy to save 50 million lives by which year?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The WHO has unveiled global immunization strategy to save 50 million lives by 2030.
Category : Important Days
14.
Which tennis player has captured the 2021 Barcelona Open Tournament?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Spanish maestro Rafael Nadal has defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece) 6-4, 6-7 (6-8), 7-5 to win 2021 Barcelona Open single's title.
Category : Sports
15.
What is the theme of the 2021 World Day for Safety and Health at Work?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for the 2021 World Day for Safety and Health at Work is "Anticipate, prepare and respond to crises - Invest Now in Resilient Occupational Safety and Health Systems".
Category : Important Days
16.
The Workers' Memorial Day is celebrated on which day?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Workers' Memorial Day, also known as International Commemoration Day for Dead and Injured Workers occurs every year on 28 April.
Category : Important Days
17.
Who is the author of the novel "Whereabouts"?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Renowned American author Jhumpa Lahiri has launched her new novel titled "Whereabouts".
Category : Persons
18.
The New development Bank has issued how much amount of benchmark bond?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The NDB priced its 5-year USD 1.5 billion benchmark bond. This transaction is the third USD benchmark bond offering of the Bank in the international markets.
Category : Banking
19.
Which state has inked MoU with Microsoft to skill over 1.6 lakhs unemployed youth and college students?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In a major initiative, the state government has roped in Microsoft to take up skill development training for college students and unemployed youth in Andhra Pradesh.
Category : State
20.
What is the rank of India in the SIPRI Military Expenditure Database for the year 2020?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India has retained its position as the third biggest military spender in the world in 2020, according to new data titled 'SIPRI Military Expenditure Database'.
Category : Economy
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