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1.
What is the theme of the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the 2021 World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is "Your Window to the World".
Category : Miscellaneous
2.
How many members are there in the expert committee constituted by the Supreme Court to probe the Pegasus snooping allegations?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Supreme Court ordered the constitution of a three-member expert committee to probe targeted surveillance of journalists, politicians using Pegasus spyware.
Category : Economy
3.
Which ministry has launched the Amrit Mahotsav Podcast as a part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Shri. G.K Reddy launched the Amrit Mahotsav Podcast, as a part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration by the ministry.
Category : National
4.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman attended the 6th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) virtually. What was the theme of the meeting?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the Annual Meeting of AIIB was "Investing Today and Transforming Tomorrow".
Category : Miscellaneous
5.
The first-ever state-government-owned Wildlife DNA analysis laboratory has been launched in which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's first state government-owned Wildlife DNA analysis laboratory has been inaugurated at Regional Forensic Science Laboratory (RFSL) in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Category : National
6.
The United Nations the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage on which of these days?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is held every year on October 27.
Category : Important Days
7.
What is the theme of Vigilance Awareness Week 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Theme 2021'Independent India @75: Self Reliance with Integrity'.
Category : Miscellaneous
8.
Who is the owner of the new Ahmedabad IPL team?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Irelia Company Pte Ltd. (CVC Capital Partners) claimed the new Ahmedabad IPL team with a bid worth Rs 5625 crores during the IPL auction.
Category : Sports
9.
Which week Every year from October 24 to 30 is marked?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Disarmament Week begins every year on October 24, the anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, and continue till October 30.
Category : Important Days
10.
The birthday of which leader is being celebrated during the Vigilance Awareness Week?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Vigilance Awareness Week is celebrated every year in the birthday week of Sardar Vallabbhai Patel's, often referred to as the 'Bismark of India'. Patel was born on October 31st and is hailed as a man of high integrity and honesty.
Category : National
11.
Google Doodle honoured Otto Wichterle on his 108th birthday He is known for which among the following inventions?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Otto Wichterle, a Czech Chemist, is the man who invented the soft contact lenses.
Category : Science
12.
With reference to Jaynagar-Kurtha cross-border rail link, in which country is Kurtha located?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ircon International on behalf of the Government of India (GoI), has handed over the newly commissioned cross-border rail section from Jaynagar to Kurtha (Nepal) to the Government of Nepal.
Category : International
13.
Which bank has launched the QR Code Sound Box to provide instant voice-based payment alerts to merchant partners?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The AU Small Finance Bank has announced the launch of a QR Code Sound Box, to provide instant voice-based payment alerts to merchant partners.
Category : Banking
14.
The 6th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of AII has been organised by AIIB in partnership with which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
This year the meeting has jointly organized by AIIB in collaboration with the Government of United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Category : International
15.
What amount of project readiness financing (PRF) loan has been signed between India and ADB to support urban mobility in Aizawl in Mizoram?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $4.5 million project readiness financing (PRF) loan for the proposed Aizawl Sustainable Urban Transport Project.
Category : Economy
16.
The Hyderabad Cricket Association has launched Guinness Book of World Records certified, the world's biggest bat in the city. What is the height of the bat?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The bat measures 56.10 feet long and weighs nine tonnes or 9000 kg has been launched by Hyderabad Cricket Association.
Category : National
17.
The exercise "Konkan Shakti 2021" is a maiden Tri-Service exercise of Indian Armed Forces with which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Armed Forces of India and the United Kingdom (UK) are undertaking the sea phase of the maiden Tri-Service exercise 'Konkan Shakti 2021' off the Konkan coast in the Arabian Sea.
Category : International
18.
Which state has decided to resume Mukhya Mantri Teerth Yatra Yojna?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Delhi Government's 'Mukhya Mantri Teerth Yatra Yojana for those aged 60 years and above, which was halted due to COVID-19 pandemic will be resumed, announced Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Category : State
19.
Indian-Origin Anita Anand has become the new Defence Minister of which nation?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian-Origin Canadian politician, Anita Anand was appointed as the new Defence Minister of Canada.
Category : International
20.
India's first-ever ROIP System for Major port of the country has been unveiled at which of these ports?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Shyama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SPM) in Kolkata has become the first Major Indian Port to get a Radio over Internet Protocol (ROIP) System.
Category : National
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