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100 PRACTICE QUESTIONS INCLUDED APRIL 2021 PRABHA IAS IPS COACHING ACADEMY PRABHA IAS IPS COACHING ACADEMY www.prabhaonlineips.com PREFACE This is our special edition of Current Affairs Magazine for UPSC Civil Services Examination & Other Central & State Government Job Examinations, released for the month of April 2021. The Magazine is divided into three sections: Section 1: Topic Wise Current Affairs in Short ……………………….Page 03 to Page 107 The first section is dedicated for Topic Wise 1 Liner Current Affairs to provide information about all major happenings in this month. Important Days Page 04 Agreements Page 17 Appointment News Page 21 Award News Page 29 Banking News Page 36 Books and Author Page 45 Defence News Page 48 Economy Page 52 International News Page 58 Miscellaneous News Page 63 National News Page 69 Obituaries Page 76 Ranks & Reports Page 86 Schemes and Committee Page 90 Science & Technology Page 92 Sports News Page 96 State News Page 100 .. NO 776 NSK NAGAR (opp to Chennai ford) Ponamallee High Road, Arumbakkam, Chennai-600106 | Phone: 044-42026575 Page 1 PRABHA IAS IPS COACHING ACADEMY www.prabhaonlineips.com Section 2: Detailed Analysis of important events …………………Page 108 to Page 129 The Second Section is dedicated to Civil Services Aspirants and covers some major happenings in this month along with analysis. The Content part has been created as per the present shift in the examination pattern of the Civil Services Examination. The magazine will cover your syllabus of ‘General Studies - II & General Studies – III. The content has been covered from various online & offline sources including reputed newspapers like The Hindu, Indian Express etc. All the news topics have been explained keeping in mind their underlying issues. Every issue has been covered comprehensively. Some of the information provided may not be directly relevant for the examination. As the content is very wide, we have only covered a limited set of issues. You can utilize it smarty along with the Daily Study of News Papers as well as your other sources. Economics Page 110 Enviro & Diversity Page 115 Governance Page 117 History Page 118 Polity Page 120 Science Tech Art & Culture Page 123 Security Issues Page 129 Section 3: Practice Questions with Answers……………………………Page 131 to Page 172 The Third Section contains 100 Multiple Choice Questions based on daily current affairs. Prcatice Questions Page 131 Answers Page 146 NO 776 NSK NAGAR (opp to Chennai ford) Ponamallee High Road, Arumbakkam, Chennai-600106 | Phone: 044-42026575 Page 2 PRABHA IAS IPS COACHING ACADEMY www.prabhaonlineips.com SECTION 1 Topic Wise Current Affairs in short NO 776 NSK NAGAR (opp to Chennai ford) Ponamallee High Road, Arumbakkam, Chennai-600106 | Phone: 044-42026575 Page 3 PRABHA IAS IPS COACHING ACADEMY www.prabhaonlineips.com Topic 1 - Important Days World Autism Awareness Day: 02 April Since 1967, the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), an international non- profit organisation, has celebrated International Children's Book Day (ICBD) on April 2nd to encourage a love of reading and raise awareness of children's books. “The Music of Words” is the theme for 2021. Each year, a different IBBY National Section is given the opportunity to serve as the international sponsor of ICBD and choose a theme. International Children's Book Day 2021 Every year on April 2nd, the World Autism is sponsored by the IBBY United States. Awareness Day is observed around the world to Important takeaways for all competitive exams: raise awareness about people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). International Board on Books for Young People Founder: JellaLepman. The World Autism Awareness Day commemoration in 2021 will explore these International Board on Books for Young People issues through a virtual event that will include Founded: 1953, Zürich, Switzerland. moderated panel discussions with people on International Board on Books for Young People the autism spectrum who have faced these Headquarters: Basel, Switzerland. struggles and seen these potential job opportunities. International Day of Conscience: 5 April On April 2, 2008, the very first World Autism Day was observed. The United Nations General Assembly approved it on December 18, 2007. World Autism Day is one of only seven official United Nations health-related days. International Children’s Book Day: 02 April The International Day of Conscience is observed on April 5th by the United Nations. This day serves as a reminder to people to focus on their lives, obey their hearts, and do the right thing. NO 776 NSK NAGAR (opp to Chennai ford) Ponamallee High Road, Arumbakkam, Chennai-600106 | Phone: 044-42026575 Page 4 PRABHA IAS IPS COACHING ACADEMY www.prabhaonlineips.com Every year on April 5th, International partnership, and progress" have helped the Conscience Day is commemorated, with the sector get through a difficult year. first commemoration taking place in 2020. So, International Day of Sport for Development and Peace: in the year 2021, the United Nations (UN) 6 April International Day of Conscience will be commemorated around the world for the second time. This day is observed to emphasise the value of conscience and its function in preventing people from harming others by oral, physical, sexual, or mental means. International Conscience Day is observed to Every year on April 6th, the United Nations emphasise that everyone has the right to self- commemorates the International Day of Sport respect and to live in peace and security. for Development and Peace. Sport has played Scholars describe anti-humanity activities on an important role in all cultures throughout this day, and they are denounced so that the history, whether it is professional sport, general public despises and avoids them. physical exercise, or play. Sports and the United Nations (UN) arrangement are both natural International Mine Awareness Day: 4 April partners. Fairness, teamwork, tolerance, inclusion, and perseverance can all be promoted through sport. Sport and physical activity, like COVID-19, will help us get through periods of crisis by reducing anxiety and improving physical and mental health. The professional sport also provides employment and income to many people around the world and an integral sector to the economic success of many communities and regions. Every year on April 4, the United Nations Nation celebrates 58th edition of National Maritime commemorates the International Day for Mine Day Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 4 April each year as International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action on December 8, 2005. It was discovered for the first time on April 4, 2006. The United Nations will encourage mine action this year by emphasising how "perseverance, NO 776 NSK NAGAR (opp to Chennai ford) Ponamallee High Road, Arumbakkam, Chennai-600106 | Phone: 044-42026575 Page 5 PRABHA IAS IPS COACHING ACADEMY www.prabhaonlineips.com Every year on April 5, India celebrates National Maritime Day. The National Maritime Day is in its 58th year this year. Every year, National The World Health Day is a global health Maritime Day is observed to raise awareness awareness day celebrated on 7 April every year. about the importance of promoting On April 7th every year, governmental as well intercontinental trade and the global economy as non-governmental health organizations as the most well-organized, secure, and organize events that focus on promoting environmentally responsible method of healthier habits of living. transporting goods from one part of the world From exciting activities to pledges and support to another. plans, these events aim to create awareness On April 5, 1964, the first National Maritime about what can increase the life expectancy of Day was observed. The SS Loyalty, the first ship people around the world. The Theme of World of The Scindia Steam Navigation Company Ltd, Health Day 2021: “Building a fairer, healthier sailed from Mumbai to the United Kingdom on world for everyone”. April 5, 1919, beginning the saga of India Important takeaways for all competitive exams: shipping (London). On this day an award called “Varuna” is conferred to those who President of the World Health made an outstanding contribution to the Indian Organisation: Tedros Adhanom. maritime sector. Headquarters of WHO: Geneva, Switzerland. World Health Day observed globally on 7 April WHO founded: 7 April 1948. International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Rwanda Genocide NO 776 NSK NAGAR (opp to Chennai ford) Ponamallee High Road, Arumbakkam, Chennai-600106 | Phone: 044-42026575 Page 6 PRABHA IAS IPS COACHING ACADEMY www.prabhaonlineips.com Every year on April 10th, World Homeopathy Day is observed to raise awareness about homoeopathy and its contributions to medicine. The day commemorates the birth of German physician Dr. Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann, who is credited with establishing the alternative medicine method known as Homeopathy. Hahnemann will celebrate his 266th birthday in 2021. On the occasion of #WorldHomoeopathyDay, the Central Council for Research in Every year on April 7, the International Day of Homoeopathy (CCRH), Ministry of AYUSH, held Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the a two-day scientific conference in New Delhi on Tutsi in Rwanda is commemorated around the April 10 and 11, 2021. world. The conference's theme is "Homoeopathy – A The United Nations General Assembly declared Roadmap for Integrative Medicine." the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 The aim of this meeting is for policymakers and Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda in 2003. experts to share their experiences in order to On April 7th, the genocide against Tutsi identify strategic steps for the successful and members officially began. About 800,000 Tutsis efficient integration of homoeopathy into were assassinated over the course of 100 days. integrative medicine. Important takeaways for all competitive exams: National Safe Motherhood Day: 11 April UNESCO formation: 4 November 1946. UNESCO Headquarters: Paris, France.