Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Who has been named as a member of the World Bank-IMF High Advisory Group?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Montek Singh Ahluwalia has been named as a member of a High-Level Advisory Group formed by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
Category : Persons
2.
Which state has launched Agricultural Diversification Scheme 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has e-launched the Agricultural Diversification Scheme 2021.
Category : State
3.
Which Indian Shot Put Player qualifies for Tokyo Olympics 2020?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tajinderpal Singh Toor has earned direct qualification to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after breaching the Olympic qualifying standard.
Category : Sports
4.
When the International Olympic Day is celebrated?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Olympic Day is celebrated on June 23 each year to encourage more people to participate in the Olympic Games.
Category : Important Days
5.
Which country has become the first to use Aerial Laser Weapons to shoot down hostile drones?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Israel's Defence Ministry and defence contractor Elbit Systems Ltd are developing an airborne laser weapon to shoot down drones and other flying targets.
Category : International
6.
Which state CM has launched the 'Ashirbad' scheme for COVID-19 Orphan Children?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Odisha CM launched the Ashirbad scheme which will provide Rs. 2,500 every month to the orphaned kids and Rs. 1,500 to those who have lost an earning parent to the virus.
Category : State
7.
Which government has launched a Course in 'Yoga Science'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
On the occasion of International Yoga Day 2021, the Delhi government has launched a course in 'Meditation and Yoga Sciences'.
Category : State
8.
The first Oxygen Express with Liquid Medical Oxygen tankers will start its journey to which city from Visakhapatnam?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first Oxygen Express with Liquid Medical Oxygen tankers will start its journey for Mumbai from Visakhapatnam transported through Ro-Ro service of Railways.
Category : National
9.
Which Indian - American chemist has been awarded 'European inventor Award 2021'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian-American chemist Sumita Mitra has won the European Inventor Award 2021 in the 'Non-EPO countries' category.
Category : Awards and Honours
10.
Dr. Tadang Minu is the first Indian female to be appointed as a member of the Coaches Committee of the AIBA. She hails from which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Arunachal Pradesh based Dr. Tadang Minu has been appointed as a member of the Coaches Committee of the International Boxing Association.
Category : State
11.
The World Book Day is observed on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Book Day is celebrated every year on April 23.
Category : Important Days
12.
Researchers have discovered antibodies of which virus in bats from Mahabaleshwar cave?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Researchers have discovered the presence of antibodies against the Nipah virus (NiV) in some bat species from a cave in Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra.
Category : Science
13.
Which country's Lauren Hubbard will be the first transgender to participate in the Olympics, modifying the qualifying qualification?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is poised to make history and headlines, as well as significant controversy, after being confirmed as the first transgender athlete to compete at an Olympic Games.
Category : International
14.
The Government of India has signed an MoU with which country for cooperation in the field of Agriculture and allied sectors?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A virtual meeting has been held between the Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, GoI, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar with Dr. Mahendra Reddy, Minister of Agriculture, Waterways & Environment, Government of Fiji.
Category : International
15.
Who has been named the captain of the Indian men's hockey team for the Tokyo Olympics?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Midfielder Manpreet Singh has been named as the captain of India's 16-member Olympic-bound men's hockey team.
Category : Sports
16.
Which IIT has conducted a study that found, Aloe-vera may be useful in making memory chips?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
IIT Indore has conducted a study that found that the popular succulent plant aloe vera surprisingly has a chemical that can be used to make memory chips and data storage devices.
Category : National
17.
Which one adopted a roadmap for the synergizing aim of 'Blue Water Operations with a Green Footprint'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Navy has adopted a comprehensive 'Indian Navy Environment Conservation Roadmap' for synergizing the aim of 'Blue Water Operations with a Green Footprint'.
Category : National
18.
Samsung shifted its display manufacturing unit from China to India's which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Samsung has completed the construction of the display manufacturing unit that is shifted from China to Noida in Uttar Pradesh.
Category : State
19.
When is the United Nations Public Service Day observed?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Nations Public Service Day is celebrated on June 23 every year, as a tribute to the people who are associated with public service in all the counties of the world.
Category : Important Days
20.
The Ministry of Defence has inked a contract with which company for the construction of two PCVs for ICG?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence has inked a contract with Goa Shipyard Ltd, for the construction of two Pollution Control Vessels for the Indian Coast Guard.
Category : National
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