Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Which ministry launched a 6-month Community Based Inclusive Development Program on rehabilitation of Divyangjan?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment virtually launched a 6- month Community Based Inclusive Development Program on rehabilitation of Divyangjan.
Category : National
2.
The Cabinet approves the opening of a new Consulate General of India in which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved the opening of a new Consulate General of India in Addu City, the Maldives in 2021.
Category : International
3.
Which company launched 'S.H.E' to promote entrepreneurship, education, and wellbeing of women?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tata Communications has announced the launch of the 'School of Hope and Empowerment' (S.H.E.) at the 2021 UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development.
Category : National
4.
Who has won the French Moro Grand Prix 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ducati's Jack Miller has won the French Moro Grand Prix 2021.
Category : Sports
5.
The International Financial Services Centres Authority has constituted an expert committee on Investment Funds. Who will head it?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The IFSC has constituted an expert committee. The 12-member panel will be headed by Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Managing Director Nilesh Shah.
Category : National
6.
The government has increased the FDI limit of the insurance sector to how much percent?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Finance Ministry formally notified the final rules for increasing the foreign direct investment limit in the insurance sector to 74% from the existing 49.
Category : National
7.
The resident of which state/union territory are opposing the draft prepared for the creation of LDA?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The latest Draft Lakshadweep Development Authority Regulation 2021 for the creation of a Lakshadweep Development Authority is widely resented by the people of Lakshadweep.
Category : State
8.
Who has developed materials for Smart Window?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Debabrata Sikdar along with Ashish Kumar Chowdhary from IIT Guwahati have designed a smart window material that can effectively control the amount of heat and light passing through it in response to an applied voltage.
Category : National
9.
The LIC hiked its stake to 5.06% in which bank?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The LIC has hiked its stake to 5.06% in state-run Union Bank of India with acquisition of nearly 2% additional stake in the bank.
Category : Banking
10.
Which institution has bagged the Social Media for Empowerment Awards South Asia?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education under the Department of General Education has won the Social Media for Empowerment Awards South Asia award.
Category : National
11.
Which state has decided to implement 'Mukhya Mantri Covid-19 Anukampa Niyukti Yojana'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has decided to implement 'Mukhya Mantri Covid-19 Anukampa Niyukti Yojana'.
Category : State
12.
Who chaired the opening session of the 33rd meeting of Health Ministers of Commonwealth countries?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has chaired the opening session of the 33rd meeting of Health Ministers of Commonwealth countries through video conferencing.
Category : National
13.
Who has launched BioHub for pathogen storage and analysis?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The WHO and the Switzerland has signed a MoU to launch the first WHO BioHub Facility as part of the WHO BioHub System.
Category : National
14.
Which has now become the first Small Finance Bank to offer its NRI customer segment the ease of account opening online?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Equitas Small Finance Bank has now become the first Small Finance Bank to offer its NRI customer segment the ease of account opening online.
Category : Banking
15.
Who has announced the autobiography 'Sach Kahun Toh'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
'Sach Kahun Toh' is the autobiography of the Bollywood actress & Television Director Neena Gupta.
Category : National
16.
Which Ministry has launched a repository portal & Ayush Sanjivani app?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The ministry of Ayush has launched the clinical repository portal and Ayush Sanjivani mobile application.
Category : National
17.
Mahindra Rural Housing Finance signed an agreement with which bank for cash management solutions?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Mahindra Rural Housing Finance and India Post Payments Bank announced a strategic partnership for cash management solution.
Category : Banking
18.
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights is providing tele-counselling to children through which portal?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
With an objective of providing psychological first-aid and emotional support to children affected during the pandemic, the NCPCR is providing tele-counselling to children through SAMVEDNA.
Category : National
19.
How much amount has been released by the government to 8 North Eastern States under Jal Jeevan Mission?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Government has released Rs 1605 crore to eight North Eastern states under Jal Jeevan Mission to provide tap water supply to rural homes in the current financial year.
Category : National
20.
In whose name was the Mohali International Stadium renamed?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Mohali International Hockey Stadium in Punjab has dedicated to legendary centre-forward Balbir Singh Senior at a formal ceremony on his first death anniversary.
Category : National
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