Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Which bank has pledged to become carbon neutral by 2031-32?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The HDFC Bank has announced its plans to become carbon neutral by 2031-32.
Category : Banking
2.
Kerala has announced a special COVID Package worth how much in the first budget presentation of the new government?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Kerala State Finance Minister announced the allocation of Rs 20,000-crores for the Special COVID Package to deal with the crisis induced by the second wave.
Category : State
3.
How many One-stop centres to be set up across 9 countries by the Ministry of Women and Child Development?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Women and Child Development Government of India announced, that WCD in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs will set up 10 'One-Stop Centres' to support Indian women affected by violence in public or private spaces.
Category : Miscellaneous
4.
Who launched the SAGE portal to assist elderly persons?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Thawarchand Gehlot launched the SAGE portal to help elderly persons.
Category : National
5.
Which state government has launched a solar-based rural electrification drive for rural households?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In a big move towards solar energy's adoption in the State of Goa CM Pramod Sawant has launched a solar-based rural electrification drive for rural households.
Category : State
6.
Which company has announced a partnership with tech giant Google to offer a learning solution' for schools?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Education technology firm Byju's announced a partnership with tech giant Google to offer a learning solution' for schools.
Category : National
7.
Bharti Airtel-owned satellite communications company OneWeb confirmed the launch of how many new Low Earth Orbit satellites?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bharti Airtel owned satellite communications company OneWeb, confirmed the launch of 36 new Low Earth Orbit satellites.
Category : Science
8.
Which organization has launched Online Tracking Portal 'Bal Swaraj (COVID-Care Link) for the child in need of care and protection?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has launched Online Tracking Portal 'Bal Swaraj for child in need of care and protection.
Category : Miscellaneous
9.
Who won her 2nd Asian Boxing Championships gold in the 75kg final in Dubai?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian pugilist Pooja Rani repeated her gold-medal winning performance at the Asian Elite Boxing Championships in the women's 75kg final in Dubai.
Category : Sports
10.
Which state government announced the formation of a secretary-level committee to develop guidelines and recommendations for the implementation of the "Smart Kitchen Scheme"?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced the formation of a secretary-level committee to develop guidelines and recommendations for the implementation of the "Smart Kitchen Scheme" in the state in order to meet LDF commitments.
Category : State
11.
Which state government has launched a scheme to provide free sanitary napkins to needy girls and women across the state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Punjab government on the occasion of International Menstrual Hygiene Day launched a scheme to provide free sanitary napkins to needy girls and women across the state.
Category : State
12.
As per RBI, the limits for foreign portfolio investors during the current fiscal in G-secs will remain unchanged at what percent?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBI said the limits for FPI investment during the current fiscal in G-secs and State Development Loans will remain unchanged at 6 per cent and 2 per cent respectively.
Category : Banking
13.
Which Indian-origin teenager was among the Winners of the Apple WWDC21 Swift Student Challenge held?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Abinaya Dinesh, a 15-year-old Indian-origin girl, is among three winners of the annual WWDC21 Swift Student Challenge.
Category : Awards and Honours
14.
Who has been elected as the Asia-Oceania Representative at the recently concluded 2021 IAU Congress?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India's Nagraj Adiga has been elected as the Asia-Oceania Representative at the concluded 2021 IAU Congress at which the IAU council elections were held.
Category : Persons
15.
Who has been elected to the board of the International Dairy Federation?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Dairy Federation has unanimously elected R S Sodhi to its board during the general assembly.
Category : Persons
16.
Which Indian Olympic-bound wrestler has failed his dope test?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian wrestler Sumit Malik has failed his dope test with just 49 days to go for the Tokyo Olympics, which are scheduled to be held in Japan.
Category : Sports
17.
The Reserve Bank has cut GDP growth forecast for FY 2021-22 to how much?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBI has cut its real GDP growth forecast for the current financial year 2021-2022 to 9.5 percent.
Category : Banking
18.
Nitin Rakesh and Jerry Wind have won the prestigious International Business Book of the Year Award for 2021 for their which book?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nitin Rakesh and Jerry Wind have won the prestigious International Business Book of the Year Award for 2021 for their launched book Transformation in Times of Crisis.
Category : Miscellaneous
19.
Which nation is planning to ban its citizens from investing in Chinese tech and Defence firms with alleged military ties?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The US President Joe Biden is set to ban Americans from investing in dozens of Chinese tech and defence firms that allegedly have military ties.
Category : International
20.
The Defence Ministry has signed a contract with which among the following firms to procure 11 Airport Surveillance Radars?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Defence Ministry has signed a contract with Mahindra Telephonics Integrated Systems Limited, Mumbai to procure 11 Airport Surveillance Radars.
Category : Miscellaneous
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