Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
As per the data released by the Reserve Bank of India, the country's foreign exchange reserves crossed how much Mark?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The country's foreign exchange reserves crossed the USD 590 billion mark on the week ended 14th March. In terms of rupee, it is 43,24,574 crores.
Category : Banking
2.
Who has won the Men's Singles title at the Geneva Open tennis?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Casper Ruud has won the Men's Singles title at Geneva Open tennis.
Category : Sports
3.
Who has been appointed as the new Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The former Maharashtra director general of police Subodh Kumar Jaiswal has been appointed as the new Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Category : Persons
4.
According to Barclays, what is the estimated GDP growth rate of the Indian economy for fiscal 2021-22?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The British brokerage company, Barclays has cut India's GDP growth estimate for FY22 by a sharp 0.80 percent to 9.2 percent from its previous estimate of 10 percent.
Category : National
5.
The radar called NISAR is being provided by which country for the development of the new Earth System Observatory?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The NASA has also partnered with the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) which will provide NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR).
Category : Science
6.
Which country was the largest source of FDI in India in FY21?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Singapore retained its position as the the largest source of FDI for the third consecutive year with 29 percent of the total investments.
Category : International
7.
The world's largest iceberg has been broken from the Ronne Ice Shelf in Antarctica. What is the name given to his iceberg?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The world's largest iceberg has been discovered in Weddell Sea of Antarctica as per the information by European Space Agency (ESA). The iceberg named A-76.
Category : National
8.
Which state was the top recipient of FDI in India during the fiscal year 2020-21 (FY21)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Gujarat has the top recipient of FDI with 37 percent share of total FDI equity inflows followed by Maharashtra (27%) and Karnataka (13%).
Category : State
9.
Phil Mickelson has created history by becoming the oldest player to clinch a major title. He is associated with which sports event?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The American professional golfer Phil Mickelson created history by winning the 2021 PGA Championship at the age of 50.
Category : Sports
10.
The Hallmarking of Gold Jewellery is set to begin from which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Hallmarking of Gold Jewellery is set to begin from 15th June this year.
Category : National
11.
Which country is designing a new Earth System Observatory to guide efforts related to climate change and disaster mitigation?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The US Space agency NASA is developing a new system called the Earth System Observatory to mitigate efforts related to climate change and disaster mitigation.
Category : International
12.
Which state's Chief Minister inaugurated a drive-in COVID-19 vaccination centre?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has inaugurated a drive-in COVID19 vaccination centre in the national capital.
Category : State
13.
AAP has launched 'Doctor Helpline' for information on COVID, Black Fungus in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has launched a 'Doctor Helpline' campaign in Delhi to deal with COVID-19 and Black Fungus (Mucormycosis) infections in Punjab.
Category : State
14.
Which vaccine manufacturer has said its vaccine is 100 percent in prevent COVID-19 among adolescents?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Moderna announced that various studies have shown that its COVID-19 vaccine is 100 percent effective in preventing COVID-19 infection among adolescents aged between 12 and 17 years.
Category : National
15.
Mount Nyiragongo erupted after almost two decades. The active volcano is located within which nation?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Mount Nyiragongo erupted in the Democratic Republic of Congo after almost two decades, forcing thousands to flee their homes.
Category : International
16.
"The Spiritual CEO" book is authored by whom?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The secretary of Heartfulness Institute, S Prakash has authored a book titled "The Spiritual CEO".
Category : Persons
17.
VIPER is a mobile robot, planned to be launched by which country to explore the moon?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The US space agency NASA has planned to send its first mobile robot Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover to the Moon in late 2023 in search of ice and other resources on and below the lunar surface.
Category : International
18.
Yuan Longping, a top hybrid rice scientist, passed away. Did he belong to which nation?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Yuan Longping, a Chinese agriculture scientist passed away due to organ failure at a hospital in Changsha at 90.
Category : Obituary
19.
What was the total FDI inflow attracted by India in FY21 as per the data by DPIIT?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to data released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade the total FDI inflow attracted by India during FY21 stood at US$ 81.72 billion.
Category : Economy
20.
Which player has won the Lyon Open 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Stefanos Tsitsipas has defeated Cameron Norrie by 6-3, 6-3 points Lyon Open tennis and has won his second title of 2021.
Category : Sports
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