Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
'Amoria thorae' which has been seen in the news is a new species of which one?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Amoria is a genus of marine gastropods (snails and slugs).
Category : Miscellaneous
2.
Which state has launched the 'Desh Ke Mentor' programme, for its schoolchildren studying in Classes IX to XII?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Delhi government has launched a mentorship programme called 'Desh Ke Mentor', for children studying in Classes IX to XII of state government schools.
Category : State
3.
Westbury Cave, where the fossil of extinct 'Hippopotamus antiquus' has been discovered, is in which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Paleontologists have discovered the fossilized upper molar tooth of Hippopotamus antiquus from Westbury Cave, in the UK.
Category : International
4.
The 2021 State of the Education Report (SOER) for India: "No Teacher, No Class" has been launched by which organisation?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) launched the 2021 State of the Education Report (SOER) for India: "No Teacher, No Class", on the occasion of World Teacher's Day.
Category : Miscellaneous
5.
Which State/UT has launched 'Desh Ke Mentor' programme?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has launched a programme under which students of Delhi government schools will be guided in career choices by citizens who are successful in their respective fields.
Category : National
6.
Which day of the year is marked as the International Day for Disaster Reduction?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Nations International Day for Disaster Reduction is held annually on 13 October since 1989.
Category : Important Days
7.
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has leased the Jaipur International Airport to Adani Group for how many years?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has leased the airport to Adani Group for 50 years.
Category : Miscellaneous
8.
Who has taken over the management of Jaipur International Airport?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Gautam Adani-led Adani Group has taken over the responsibilities of the Jaipur International Airport from the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
Category : National
9.
How many medals have been won by the Indian Shooting team at the 2021 ISSF Junior World Championship?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 2021 International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Championship Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun has held in Lima in Peru. Indian shooters finish with whopping 43-medals including 17 Gold.
Category : Sports
10.
The Indian Railways has launched two long haul trains for the South Central Railway (SCR), What is the name given to the two trains?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
For the first time, the Indian Railways has launched two long haul freight trains named "Trishul" and "Garuda" for the South Central Railway (SCR).
Category : Miscellaneous
11.
'Hamilton's Object' which has been discovered recently, is associated with which field?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
From the images captured by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, a team of astronomers led by Timothy Hamilton have discovered an unusual gravitational lensing configuration.
Category : Persons
12.
The name of the Cyclone Gulab, which hit many parts of India has been recommended by which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Cyclone Gulab, which hit many parts of India has been recommended by Pakistan.
Category : International
13.
PM Modi addressed the Foundation Day programme of the NHRC of India. Who is the Chairperson of the NHRC?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is Justice Arun Kumar Mishra.
Category : Persons
14.
FIFA unveils which mascot of India's 2022 U-17 Women's World Cup?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The world football body, FIFA has unveiled the official mascot of the U-17 Women's World Cup India 2022 "Ibha" an Asiatic lioness representing women power.
Category : Sports
15.
What is the theme of the 2021 International Day for Disaster Reduction?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of 2021 International Day for Disaster Reduction is "International cooperation for developing countries to reduce their disaster risk and disaster losses".
Category : Miscellaneous
16.
Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the fintech startup BharatPe?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The fintech startup, BharatPe has appointed former State Bank of India (SBI) Chairman Rajnish Kumar as the Chairman of its board.
Category : Persons
17.
Jezero crater, which is in the news is a depression found in which space body?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jezero crater is known to be a dry, wind-eroded depression on the surface of Mars.
Category : Science
18.
Darwin's ground sloth which is seen in the news was originally found in which region?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Darwin's ground sloth (Mylodon darwinii), lived in South America between 1.8 million years and 12,000 years ago.
Category : International
19.
Manu Bhaker has won record-breaking medals for India in a single Championship in which event?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Manu Bhaker created a milestone record of becoming the first Indian shooter to win the highest number of medals in a single edition of the ISSF Junior World Championships, with as many as five medals.
Category : Sports
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