Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Who has been appointed the new executive director of RBI?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India has appointed Jose J Kattoor as the Executive Director.
Category : Persons
2.
The Bharat Biotech has promised to raise monthly vaccine production to how much by August 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bharat Biotech, the manufacturer of COVAXIN has promised to raise its monthly vaccine production to 7.8 crore doses by August 2021.
Category : National
3.
Who has become the first person from India to win the prestigious Sheikh Zayed Book Award?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dr. Tahera Qutbuddin has become the first person from India to win the prestigious Sheikh Zayed Book Award.
Category : Awards and Honours
4.
Which nation will be the world's fastest-growing major economy in 2022, as per the UN?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to the United Nations, the India will be the world's fastest-growing major economy in 2022.
Category : International
5.
India carried out a military drill with which country in the Southern Arabian Sea with a focus on further improving their interoperability?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The navies of India and Indonesia carried out a military drill in the Southern Arabian sea with a focus on further improving their interoperability.
Category : International
6.
Which bank has acquired a 10% stake in CSC Grameen e-Store?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The HDFC Bank has acquired a 10% stake in CSC Grameen e-Store, a special purpose vehicle run by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, for an undisclosed amount.
Category : Banking
7.
Which nation will become the most populated country by 2027, as per a UN report?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India may cross China as the world's most populous country by 2027, forecasts a UN report published in 2019.
Category : International
8.
Which bank announced the launch of the "I choose my number" feature for all its customers across India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Jana Small Finance Bank has announced the launch of "I choose my number" feature for all its customers across India.
Category : Banking
9.
The Serum Institute has promised to raise monthly vaccine production to how much by August 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Serum Institute of India, manufacturer of the Covishield vaccine, has stated that it will raise the monthly production of its vaccine to 10 crore doses by August 2021.
Category : Economy
10.
Who has been appointed the new CMD of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The PESB has picked Arun Kumar Singh as the chairman and managing director of state-run oil refining and marketing firm Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
Category : Persons
11.
Which organization has developed 3 cost-effective ventilators, oxygen concentrators named Prana,Vayu and Svasta?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organisation's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram has developed three different types of ventilators and an oxygen concentrator.
Category : National
12.
Who is the author of the book "Life in the Clock Tower Valley"?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Life in the Clock Tower Valley" is the debut book of Press Trust of India (PTI) journalist Shakoor Rather.
Category : Miscellaneous
13.
How much amount has been pledged by drug major AstraZeneca in humanitarian aid to India to support relief activities amid the second wave of COVID-19?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Drug major AstraZeneca said it has pledged $250,000 in humanitarian aid to India to support relief activities amid the second wave of COVID-19 sweeping across the country.
Category : National
14.
Indranil Pan has appointed as the chief economist of which bank?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Yes Bank has appointed Indranil Pan as its chief economist.Pan joins the bank from rival IDFC First Bank.
Category : Banking
15.
Which bank has entered into a strategic tie-up with UAE-based Mashreq Bank to facilitate money transfers from the UAE?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Federal Bank has entered into a strategic tie-up with UAE-based Mashreq Bank to facilitate money transfers from the UAE.
Category : Banking
16.
How much amount was donated by Twitter to help address the Covid 19 crisis in India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Microblogging giant Twitter has donated USD 15 million to help address the Covid-19 crisis in India which is battling the unprecedented second wave of the deadly pandemic.
Category : National
17.
Which states Miyon ka Bara railway station has renamed to Mahesh Nagar railway station?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The name of Miyon ka Bara railway station in Rajasthan's Jodhpur has been changed to Mahesh Nagar after getting an approval from various departments.
Category : State
18.
Which team's wicketkeeper-batsman BJ Watling has announced he would be retiring from international cricket after World Test Championship?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman BJ Watling has announced he would be retiring from international cricket after the three Tests, including the World Test Championship final against India, on their upcoming England tour.
Category : Sports
19.
Which company has announced the launch of 'COVID-19 Vaccine Finder'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Paytm has announced the launch of 'COVID-19 Vaccine Finder,' an integrated platform to help citizens check the availability of vaccination slots - on its Mini App store.
Category : National
20.
Which state has undertaken Monkey Census as a part of Wildlife Census?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Wildlife Institute of India recently launched a "Monkey Census" in Haryana, as a part of the "Wildlife Census of Haryana-2021".
Category : State
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