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1.
Who has been appointed as the new Chief of Air Staff (CAS) of the IAF?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari assumed charge as the new "The Chief of the Air Staff".
Category : Persons
2.
Which organization has been honoured with the 2021 Right Livelihood Award?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Delhi-based environmental organization "Legal Initiative for Forest and Environment (LIFE)" has been felicitated with the 2021 Right Livelihood Award, an international honour, also known as Sweden's alternative Nobel Prize.
Category : National
3.
How much amount has been allocated to the second phase of the scheme "Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) 2.0"?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister has launched the second phase of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban from Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. The outlay of SBM-U 2.0 is around Rs 1.41 lakh crore.
Category : National
4.
Which institution has developed the first alternative to corneal transplantation in India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad researchers have developed an alternative to corneal transplantation.
Category : National
5.
What does 'P' stand for in the PCA Framework, related to the Reserve Bank of India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) refers to the watch list of weak banks, by the Reserve Bank of India. The regulator imposes restrictions like curbs on lending among others, on such banks.
Category : Miscellaneous
6.
Which technology company has launched the 'Creator education programme' in India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Technology Major Facebook launched its largest creator education and enablement programme in India. Named "Born on Instagram" the programme includes an e-learning course, aimed at encouraging, educating and enabling creators.
Category : National
7.
Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of the National Basketball Association (NBA) for India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Basketball Association has named Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh as its brand ambassador for India.
Category : Persons
8.
The International Day of Non-Violence marks the birth anniversary of which of the following Indian leader?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day of Non-Violence marks the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi.
Category : Important Days
9.
Who is the author of the book "My Life in Full: Work, Family, and Our Future"?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indra Nooyi, the former CEO of PepsiCo has come out with her memoir titled "My Life in Full: Work, Family, and Our Future"
Category : Miscellaneous
10.
Who has been appointed as the new Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) to replace VR Chaudhari?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Air Marshal Sandeep Singh has been appointed as the new and 46th Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Category : Persons
11.
India's first Sports Arbitration Centre has been unveiled in which of the following cities?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Law and Justice, Shri Kiren Rijiju has inaugurated the first Sports Arbitration Centre of India at Ahmedabad in Gujarat.
Category : National
12.
The Ministry of Labour & Employment has launched the DigiSaksham Programme, in partnership with which company to impart digital skill among youths?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Labour & Employment in partnership with Microsoft India has launched the DigiSaksham Programme.
Category : National
13.
The World Day for Farmed Animals (WDFA) is observed annually on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every Year since 1983, the World Day for Farmed Animals (WDFA) is observed on October 02, which marks the birth anniversary of the Mahatma Gandhi
Category : Important Days
14.
Which day is observed as the UN-recognized International Day of Non-Violence?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year, 02 October is celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence, to mark the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi.
Category : Important Days
15.
Who has won the 2021 Global Leadership Award, by the US India Business Council?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The US India Business Council (USIBC) has chosen Shiv Nadar and Mallika Srinivasan as the recipient of its 2021 Global Leadership Award.
Category : Sports
16.
Lucy Mission is associated with which space agency?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lucy is a mission of the USA's NASA, to study Jupiter's Trojan asteroids. This is set to provide new insights into the solar system's formation 4.5 billion years ago.
Category : National
17.
Who is the President of the US India Business Council (USIBC)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nisha Desai Biswal is the President of USIBC (US India Business Council).
Category : Persons
18.
The World Smile Day is observed on which date in 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year, World Smile Day is celebrated on the first Friday in October. In 2021, this day is being celebrated on October 1st.
Category : Important Days
19.
As per the Government data, which state was the highest contributor to the small saving schemes, in the July-Sept quarter of 2021-2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
West Bengal is the highest contributor to the small saving schemes while Uttar Pradesh is the second top contributor.
Category : State
20.
What is the External debt ratio to GDP of India, as of March 2020?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to the Union Finance Ministry' status report on India's external debt, India's External debt to GDP ratio increased marginally to 21.1% from 20.6% as of end-March 2020.
Category : Economy
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