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1.
Which city has topped the 'Prime Global Cities Index Q1 2021' for registering the most strong growth in prime residential prices during January-March 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Three Chinese cities, Shenzhen, Shanghai and Guangzhou lead the index in Q1 of 2021, with Shenzhen registering the strongest growth of 18.9% in the price.
Category : Places
2.
Which company has partnered with the Indian government to roll out a vaccine finder tool on its mobile app in India to get vaccinated?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The American technology conglomerate Facebook has partnered with the Indian government to roll out a vaccine finder tool on its mobile app in India, which will help people identify places nearby to get vaccinated.
Category : Technology
3.
What is the name of the Worlds 1st Artificial Intelligence Ship?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A team of researchers from the marine research organization ProMare with IBM acting as technology partner has built the world's first intelligent ship known as the Mayflower 400.
Category : Technology
4.
The Arouca Bridge has been inaugurated in which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Arouca Bridge 516, the world's longest pedestrian suspension bridge and was officially inaugurated on 02 May 2021 in northern Portugal.
Category : International
5.
Who clinched the gold medal in the 45kg category at the Asian Weightlifting Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India's Jhilli Dalabehera clinched the gold medal in the 45kg category at the Asian Weightlifting Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Category : Sports
6.
Who has been appointed as Director of the Indian Institute of Rice Research (IIRR)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Raman Meenakshi Sundaram has been appointed as Director of Indian Institute of Rice Research an arm of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
Category : Persons
7.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced year-long celebrations to mark the birth centenary of which filmmaker?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In homage to Satyajit Ray, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced that it will organise year-long celebrations across India and abroad to mark the 100th birth anniversary of the legendary filmmaker.
Category : Persons
8.
When is World Athletics Day 2021 being observed by the IAAF?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Athletics Day 2021 has been observed on 05 May 2021.
Category : Sports
9.
The Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana has been launched by which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The state government of Odisha under Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has declared working journalists of the state as frontline Covid warriors.
Category : State
10.
Five of India's top Oil and Gas PSUs have inked MOUs for Construction and Redevelopment of which pilgrimage site as a Spiritual Smart hill Town?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The IndianOil, BPCL, HPCL, ONGC and GAIL, have inked a MOUs with the Shri Badrinath Utthan Charitable Trust for Construction and Redevelopment of Shri Badrinath Dham in Uttarakhand as a Spiritual Smart hill Town.
Category : Places
11.
The Nation's first 'Drive-in Vaccination Center' was inaugurated by MP Rahul Shewale in which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Nation's first 'Drive in Vaccination Center' was inaugurated by MP Rahul Shewale in Mumbai.
Category : State
12.
As per Fitch Solution, what is the GDP growth rate estimate for India in 2021-22?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Fitch Solution has estimated the GDP of Indian economy to grow 9.5 percent in 2021-22
Category : Economy
13.
Which company has partnered with a not-for-profit organisation, SEEDS to launch a community COVID-19 vaccination drive and set up COVID care centres?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
PepsiCo Foundation has partnered with not-for-profit organisation, Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society to launch a community COVID-19 vaccination drive and set up COVID care centres.
Category : Business
14.
V Kalyanam, the veteran freedom fighter, who has passed away, was the only surviving personal secretary of which Indian leader?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian freedom fighter, V Kalyanam, who was the former personal secretary of Mahatma Gandhi, has passed away due to old age related ailments.
Category : Persons
15.
Who will be honored with the Icon Award at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Singer Pink will be honored with the Icon Award at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs).
Category : Persons
16.
According to UN Study, the Online share of retail sales jumps to how much percent amid lockdowns?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to the UN Study Online share of retail sales jumps to 19% amid lockdowns.
Category : Business
17.
Chaudhary Ajit Singh, who has passed away, was the founder of which political party?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Former Union Minister and Rashtriya Lok Dal founder and leader Ajit Singh has passed away battling COVID-19.
Category : Politics
18.
The 'Prime Global Cities Index Q1 2021' report is published by which entity?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Bengaluru has slipped four positions to rank 40th among 46 global cities in the 'Prime Global Cities Index Q1 2021' report, released by real estate consultant Knight Frank.
Category : Economy
19.
How much amount has been committed by Citibank to support COVID-19 relief measures in India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The American banking major Citibank committed an additional Rs 200 crore to support COVID-19 relief measures in India.
Category : Business
20.
The first-ever India-France-Australia Trilateral Foreign Ministerial Dialogue was held recently in which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first-ever India-France-Australia Trilateral Foreign Ministerial Dialogue has held in London, UK, on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
Category : Places
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