Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
The centre has extended the validity of the Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum till when?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has extended the validity of the Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum from March 31st to December 31, 2021.
Category : National
2.
Ministry of Ports and Ministry of Culture has signed an MoU for 'Cooperation in Development of National Maritime Heritage Complex in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Ministry of Culture has signed an MoU for 'Cooperation in Development of NMHC at Lothal, Gujarat'.
Category : State
3.
Which financial body has signed a $484 million loan with the Indian government to improve transport connectivity in the Chennai-Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The ADB and the Government of India has signed a $484 million loan to improve transport connectivity and facilitate industrial development in Tamil Nadu.
Category : National
4.
Autistic Pride Day is observed annually all over the world on which day?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year, the Autistic Pride Day is observed on June 18 globally to create awareness about autism among people.
Category : Important Days
5.
As per the latest estimate of the Confederation of Indian Industry, what is the GDP growth rate projection of India in 2020-21?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Confederation of Indian Industry has estimated the GDP of India to grow at 9.5 percent in the current financial year.
Category : Economy
6.
The world's third-largest diamond has been unearthed in which nation?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Debswana Diamond Company has found the world's third-largest diamond in the Jwaneng mine in Botswana, South Africa.
Category : International
7.
The Sustainable Gastronomy Day is marked every year on which day?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Sustainable Gastronomy Day is observed on 18 June globally to focus the attention of the world on the role that sustainable gastronomy plays in our lives.
Category : Important Days
8.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed the VivaTech 2021. The event has been organized in which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The VivaTech is one of the largest digital and startup events of Europe, held in Paris every year addressed by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi.
Category : National
9.
The Central Bank of which country has topped in terms of surplus transfer to government as a percentage to GDP in 2020-21?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Turkey has been ranked first. Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey constitutes 0.5% of GDP.
Category : International
10.
What amount was transferred by RBI as surplus to the government for FY21?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBI has transferred Rs 99,122-crore surplus to the government for FY21 which is 73% higher than the Rs 57,128 crore paid out in 2019-20.
Category : Economy
11.
Which nation has topped the World Competitiveness Index 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Switzerland has topped the IMD World Competitiveness Index 2021, followed by Sweden at 2nd place.
Category : International
12.
Which country has topped in the SIPRI Yearbook 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United States continues to posses highest nuclear warheads, having 5550 in January 2021.
Category : International
13.
Which nation is planning to set up an International Vaccine Institute?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Bangladesh will be setting up an international institute for vaccine production including for COVID-19.
Category : International
14.
Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of Microsoft?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Satya Nadella has been named as the new Chairman of Microsoft.
Category : Persons
15.
The Union Cabinet has approved corporatisation of the Ordnance Factory Board. The board will be split into how many new corporate entities?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cleared the corporatisation of the Ordnance Factory Board. Following this, the existing 41 factories under the OFB will be split into seven new corporate entities.
Category : National
16.
What is the rank of India in the SIPRI Yearbook 2021, which determines the number of nuclear weapons possessed by a country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute has released the SIPRI Yearbook 2021. The rank of India in the SIPRI Yearbook 2021 is sixth place globally.
Category : Miscellaneous
17.
Which state observes the Great June Uprising Unity Day on June 18 every year?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Manipur is observing the 20th Great June Uprising Unity Day on June 18, 2021.
Category : State
18.
What is the theme of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is "Restoration. Land. Recovery. We build back better with healthy land".
Category : Important Days
19.
The Union Cabinet has approved the 'Deep Ocean Mission', to explore deep ocean for resources. How much amount has been allocated for this project by the government?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the implementation at an estimated cost of Rs. 4077 crore in a phase-wise manner.
Category : National
20.
What is the rank of India in terms of surplus reserve transfer to government by its Central Bank as a percentage to GDP for FY22?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBI was second in terms of reserves transferred to the government as a percentage of GDP for the fiscal year 2020-21.
Category : Economy
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