Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
India ranked at which spot in the top recipients of FDI in the last calendar year (2021), according to the UNCTAD World Investment Report?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India jumped one position to 7th among the top recipients of foreign direct investment (FDI).
Category : Miscellaneous
2.
The Reserve Bank has cancelled the licence of which state's Mudhol Co-operative Bank Limited, thus restricting it from repayment of deposits and acceptance of fresh funds?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank has cancelled the licence of The Mudhol Co-operative Bank Limited, Bagalkot (Karnataka).
Category : State
3.
What are the new annual premium rates of PMJJBY and PMSBY respectively?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The premium rate of PMJJBY has been revised upward to Rs 1.25 per day, with an increase from Rs 330 to Rs 436 annually.
Category : Miscellaneous
4.
'Scholarship for PMCARES Children' scheme was launched under which Ministry?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 'Scholarship for PMCARES Children' under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, as a central sector scheme.
Category : Miscellaneous
5.
Which country has released a new geological map of the moon?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China has released a new geological map of the moon.
Category : International
6.
Which state announced the 'Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award' and 'Rajiv Gandhi Rural Olympics'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced that the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award will be introduced in the state for sportspersons.
Category : State
7.
What is the 'Global Mercy' which was seen in the news?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Global Mercy, the world's largest civilian hospital ship, made its debut in Africa in the port of Dakar, the capital city of Senegal.
Category : Miscellaneous
8.
Which district has topped in the 2nd edition of Awards for Excellence in DSDP?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rajkot in Gujarat, Cachar in Assam and Satara in Maharashtra ranked top three among all participating districts.
Category : State
9.
Who has unveiled India's largest educational metaverse 'Polyversity' & Academic Blockchain Consortium BBN?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dharmendra Pradhan launched India's largest educational metaverse 'Polyversity' & Bharat Blockchain Network.
Category : Miscellaneous
10.
Which company took over Ford's passenger vehicle manufacturing plant at Sanand in Gujarat?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tata Motors' subsidiary Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited (TPEML) signed a tripartite MoU with Ford India and the Government of Gujarat to take over Ford's passenger vehicle manufacturing plant at Sanand.
Category : Miscellaneous
11.
Who has been appointed as Ombudsman under MGNREGA?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ex-registrar of MS University, N J Ojha has been appointed as ombudsman under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) for a 2-year term.
Category : Persons
12.
World Day Against Child Labour is being celebrated on which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
12 June is being celebrated as World Day Against Child Labour.
Category : Important Days
13.
Who has launched the country's first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine "Anocovax" for animals?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Agriculture Minister, Narendra Singh Tomar has launched the country's first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine "Anocovax".
Category : Miscellaneous
14.
Which bank has partnered with ZestMoney, to expand its 'Cardless EMI' facility for purchases on retail and e-commerce platforms?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
ICICI Bank has announced that it has partnered with digital EMI/pay-later platform ZestMoney, to expand its 'Cardless EMI' facility for purchases on retail and e-commerce platforms.
Category : Banking
15.
Which state has launched Yantra Seva Scheme and flagged off the distribution of tractors and combine harvesters?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched YSR Yantra Seva Scheme and flagged off the distribution of tractors and combine harvesters at Chuttugunta Centre in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.
Category : State
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