Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Which bank has partnered with NPCI to launch Rupay Credit Cards 'Veer' for Armed Forces?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kotak Mahindra Bank partnered with NPCI to launch Rupay Credit Cards 'Veer' for Armed Forces.
Category : Banking
2.
The sixth edition of the National Formulary of India published by which institution?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday launched the sixth edition of the National Formulary of India published by Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) to promote rational use of medicines in the country.
Category : Miscellaneous
3.
Which country is set to start the 'Knock Every Door' campaign to boost vaccination?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to a release issued by the Union Health Ministry of India, the "Har Ghar Dastak" (Knock Every Door) campaign is scheduled to start soon in districts with low vaccination rates.
Category : International
4.
The Indian Navy frigate TUSHIL has been launched in which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The seventh Indian Navy frigate of the P1135.6 class has launched at the Yantar Shipyard at Kaliningrad in Russia.
Category : International
5.
What is the interest rate on EPF deposits for 2020-21?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ministry of Finance has approved the interest rate on employees' provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2020-21 at 8.5%.
Category : Economy
6.
Which institution convened the 'Pune Dialogue on National Security (PDNS) 2021'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pune International Centre has convened the 6th 'Pune Dialogue on National Security (PDNS) 2021'. It is a two-day virtual conference, with the theme of 'National Security Preparedness in the Age of Disasters and Pandemics'.
Category : Miscellaneous
7.
Which country has named its native long-tailed bat as the Bird of the Year 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The critically endangered New Zealand long-tailed bat has been named the New Zealand Bird of the Year 2021.
Category : International
8.
For the implementation of the PM Gati Shakti NMP the newly constituted EGoS has how many members?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Centre has constituted a 20-member Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGoS) to review and monitor the mechanism for the development and implementation of the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (NMP).
Category : National
9.
Sports Ministry has inaugurated three new KISCE at Delhi, Lucknow and Chennai. With this how many KISCE are now operational in India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The total number of Khelo India Sports Centres of Excellence in India has increased to 27 spread across 26 States and Union Territories.
Category : Miscellaneous
10.
Which Indian state has topped the Public Affairs Index (PAI 2021)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In this year's Public Affairs Index (PAI 2021), Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana have taken the top three positions, among the 18 large states in governance performance.
Category : State
11.
Which international financial institution has signed USD 40 million health project agreement with India for the state of Meghalaya?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of India and the World Bank have inked USD 40 million health project agreements for the state of Meghalaya.
Category : Miscellaneous
12.
Which day is celebrated as International Day to End Impunity for Crimes annually?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists is observed annually on 2 November.
Category : Important Days
13.
India's Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sushil Chandra has recently overseen the presidential election of which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sushil Chandra led a three-member delegation to Uzbekistan to oversee the country's presidential election.
Category : International
14.
Microsoft has taken over which company to become the largest company by market cap?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Microsoft Corp. has surpassed Apple Inc. to become the world's most valuable publicly-traded company by market capitalisation.
Category : Miscellaneous
15.
Who has been appointed on the Board of Trustees of the prestigious Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Isha Ambani has been appointed on the Board of Trustees of the prestigious Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art.
Category : Persons
16.
Which word has been chosen as the Word of the Year 2021 by Oxford English Dictionary?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
'Vax' has been chosen as the word of the year by the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) in 2021.
Category : Miscellaneous
17.
The G20 Summit 2021 has which edition of the annual event?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
It has the 16th meeting of the G20 group. The meeting has held under the chairmanship of Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi.
Category : National
18.
The G20 member nation leaders have committed to take action to limit global warming at what level above pre-industrial levels?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The G20 leaders committed to taking action to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
Category : National
19.
Which country has the host nation for the G20 Summit 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 2021 G20 (Group of Twenty) Summit has held in Rome, Italy.
Category : International
20.
The 'Ganga Utsav 2021 - The River Festival' is which edition of the annual Ganga festival?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 5th edition of the three-day-long Ganga Utsav has been organised in virtual format.
Category : National
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