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Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the 7500th Janaushadhi Kendra at NEIGRIHMS which is located in _____.
हाल ही में, पीएम नरेंद्र मोदी ने NEIGRIHMS में 7500वें जनऔषधि केंद्र का उद् घाटन धकया, जो _____ में स्थित है।
a. Shillong
b. Agartala
c. Itanagar
d. Guwahati
Ans. Shillong
Related Imp Points
• PM Narendra Modi dedicated the 7500th Janaushadhi Kendra at ‘North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences’ (NEIGRIHMS), Shillong, Meghalaya to the nation.
• March 1 to March 7 was celebrated as 'Janaushadhi Week' across the nation, with the theme of 'Jan Aushadhi -- Seva bhi, Rozgar bhi'.
• The last day of the week i.e. March 7 was celebrated as ‘Janaushadhi Diwas’.
• From 86 centres in 2014, the number of stores under the scheme has grown to 7,500, covering all districts of the country.
The first consignment of 'red rice' was flagged off from which state to the United States of America (USA)?
‘लाल चावल’ की पहली खेप को धकस राज्य से संयुक्त राज्य अमेररका (यूएसए) के धलए रवाना धकया गया?
a. Punjab
b. Assam
c. Manipur
d. Haryana
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Ans. Assam
Related Imp Points
• The first consignment of 'red rice' was flagged off to the United States of America (USA).
• Iron-rich 'red rice' is grown in the Brahmaputra valley of Assam, without the use of any chemical fertilizer.
• The rice variety is referred as 'Bao-dhaan', which is an integral part of Assamese food.
• The red rice is being sourced by leading rice exporter - LT Foods.
• APEDA, which comes under the department of Commerce of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has been promoting rice exports
Name the UAE’s first ever ambassador appointed to Israel?
इस्राइल में धनयुक्त यूएई के पहले राजदू त का नाम बताइए?
a. Mohammed bin Rashid
b. Mohammad Mahmoud Al Khaja
c. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
d. Afzaal Mahmoud Mirza Sultan Mahmud
Ans. Mohammad Mahmoud Al Khaja
Related Imp Points
• Israel's president Reuven Rivlin formally received the first-ever ambassador from the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed Mahmoud Al Khaja, following last year's historic agreement between the countries to normalise ties.
• The UAE was the first country to agree to establish full diplomatic relations with the Jewish state under the Abraham Accords, a pact brokered by former US president Donald Trump.
• The agreement made the UAE only the third majority Arab country to form official ties with Israel, following Egypt in 1979 and Jordan in 1994.
• Bahrain, Morocco and Sudan have subsequently joined the Abraham Accords.
• The ambassador visited Yad Vashem, Israel's national Holocaust memorial and education centre.
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President Ramnath Kovind laid the foundation stone for the development of Singourgarh Fort in which state?
राष्ट्र पधत रामनाि कोधवंद ने धकस राज्य में धसंगौरगढ़ धकले के धवकास की आिारधिला रखी? a. Rajasthan
b. Maharashtra
c. Uttar Pradesh
d. Madhya Pradesh
Ans. Madhya Pradesh
Related Imp Points
. President Ramnath Kovind will lay the foundation stone for the development of Singourgarh Fort in Damoh district of Madhya Pradesh.
. It is the 4th of 52 Garhas of Maharaja Sangram Shah.
. The fort is closely associated with Gondwana's Rani Durgavati.
Recently, ITBP handed over SCME to Himachal Pradesh Police personnel deployed on Atal Tunnel Security. What does ‘M’ stands for here in SCME?
हाल ही में, ITBP ने अटल सुरंग सुरक्षा पर तैनात धहमाचल प्रदेि पुधलस कधमियों को SCME सौंपे। SCME में ‘M’ का क्या मतलब है?
a. Metal
b. Mortars
c. Machine
d. Mountaineering
Ans. Mountaineering
Related Imp Points
. Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) handed over more than 60 sets of various categories of Special Clothing and Mountaineering Equipment (SCME) to Himachal Pradesh Police personnel deployed on Atal Tunnel Security.
. The sets will be used by HP police personnel in extreme cold conditions.
Atal Tunnel
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• Also known as Rohtang Tunnel, is a highway tunnel built under the Rohtang Pass in the eastern Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas on the Leh-Manali Highway in Himachal Pradesh.
• At a length of 9.02 km, it is the longest tunnel above 10,000 feet (3,048 m) in the world and is named after former Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
India’s biggest Kidney Dialysis Hospital was inaugurated at:
भारत के सबसे बडे धकडनी डायधलधसस अस्पताल का उद् घाटन धकस थिान पर धकया गया?
a. Balasahib Gurudwara
b. Mattan Sahib Gurudwara
c. Bangla Sahib Gurudwara
d. Baba Atal Sahib Gurudwara
Ans. Balasahib Gurudwara
Related Imp Points
. India’s biggest Kidney Dialysis Hospital was inaugurated at Balasahib Gurudwara in Delhi.
. The Guru Harikshan Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Kidney Dialysis Hospital has been opened by Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee.
What was the theme of the ‘New Delhi World Book Fair 2021’?
'नई धदल्ली धवश्व पुस्तक मेला 2021' का धवषय क्या रहा?
a. Book is Life
b. Khelo Bhi, Padho Bhi
c. Pandemic with Books
d. National Education Policy-2020
Ans. National Education Policy-2020
Related Imp Points
. Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ inaugurated the New Delhi World Book Fair 2021 - Virtual Edition.
. 29th edition of the fair is being organised by the National Book Trust (NBT) in association with the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO).
. ‘National Education Policy-2020’ was the theme of the book fair.
. The National Book Trust (NBT), India is an apex body established by the Government of India (Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development) in the year 1957 (HQs: New Delhi).
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Recently, Indian Medicines Pharmaceutical Corporation Limited (IMPCL) has decided to sell products on Government e-Market (GeM) portal. Where is the HQs of the IMPCL located?
हाल ही में, Indian Medicines Pharmaceutical Corporation Limited (IMPCL) ने गवनिमेंट ई-माकेट (GeM) पोटिल पर उत्पाद बेचने का धनर्िय धलया है। IMPCL के मुख्यालय कहााँ स्थित है?
a. Kerala
b. Haryana
c. Uttarakhand
d. West Bengal
Ans. Uttarakhand
Related Imp Points
. Indian Medicines Pharmaceutical Corporation Limited (IMPCL) will sell products on Government e-Market (GeM) portal.
. The IMPCL and GeM has finalised a deal in this regard and now the Ayurvedic and Unani medicines of IMPCL will figure on the GeM portal to hundreds of government sector buyers.
Indian Medicines Pharmaceutical Corporation Limited (IMPCL)
• It was established on 12th July 1978.
• It is a Government of India Enterprise under the Administrative Control of Department of AYUSH, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi.
• It is located in Ramnagar, Uttarakhand.
• It is the only Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) in the field of manufacturing Ayurvedic and Unani Medicines.
Gur Mahotsav or jaggery festival was held in which city?
गुड महोत्सव धकस िहर में आयोधजत धकया गया?
a. Jhansi
b. Kanpur
c. Lucknow
d. Saharanpur
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Related Imp Points
. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated Gur Mahotsav or jaggery festival in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
. Governor: Anandiben Patel Capital: Lucknow
. Ayodha District Admn receives Skoch Gold award for COVID-19 Management
. Yogi inaugurates strawberry Festival in 'Jhansi'
. Adityanath To Launch 'Abhyudaya' scheme in UP Tomorrow
. UP govt announces 16-digit Unicode to identify landholdings
Which state/ UT topped the medals tally in the Khelo India Winter National Games in Gulmarg?
गुलमगि में खेले गए भारत िीतकालीन राष्ट्र ीय खेलों में धकस राज्य/ केन्द्र िाधसत प्रदेि ने पदक ताधलका में िीषि थिान प्राप्त धकया?
a. Ladakh
b. Uttarakhand
c. Jammu & Kashmir
d. Himachal Pradesh
Ans. Jammu & Kashmir
Related Imp Points
. Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir topped the medals tally in the second edition of Khelo India Winter National Games, recently concluded in Gulmarg.
. J&K won 11 gold, 18 silver and 5 bronze medals.
. Karnataka bagged the second spot by winning five gold and four bronze medals.
. While Maharashtra came third with three gold, three silver and two bronze medals. Uttarakhand also ended with three gold, one silver and one bronze.
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Kirti Gupta, Manisha Keer and Rajeshwari Kumari won the silver medal at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup held in ___.
कीधति गुप्ता, मनीषा कीर और राजेश्वरी कुमारी ने ___ में आयोधजत ISSF िॉटगन धवश्व कप में रजत पदक जीता।
a. Cairo, Egypt
b. Tokyo, Japan
c. Beijing, China
d. Ankara, Turkey
Ans. Cairo, Egypt
Related Imp Points
. The Indian women’s trap team of Rajeshwari Kumari, Kirti Gupta and Manisha Keer won the silver at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Cairo, Egypt. . In the last 15-shot per team series though, Russia outshot India to win the final 6-4 and take home the gold medal. . This is India’s second medal in the event after the men’s skeet team had won bronze
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced ‘Project Development Cell’ for which of the following?
वाधर्ज्य और उद्योग मंत्री पीयूष गोयल ने धनम्नधलस्खत में से धकसके धलए ‘प्रोजेक्ट डेवलपमेंट सेल’ की घोषर्ा की?
a. Medical
b. Biotechnology
c. Communications
d. Industrial and manufacturing
Ans. Biotechnology
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. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced Project Development Cell for Biotechnology.
. He also released Indian Bio-economy Report by ABLE, and Biotech Investment Potential for Indian States Report by IFC.
. The Department of Biotechnology comes under the Ministry of Science and Technology
. Secretary of Department of Biotechnology: Dr. Renu Swarup
. The term biotechnology was first used by Karl Ereky in 1919, meaning the production of products from raw materials with the aid of living organisms.
_____ actor Shrikant Moghe passed away recently.
_____ अधभनेता श्रीकांत मोघे का हाल ही में धनिन हो गया।
a. Tamil
b. Telugu
c. Marathi
d. Gujarati
Ans. Marathi
Recently, Railways Minister Piyush Goyal flagged off Siddhabali Jan Shatabdi Special train. Where is Siddhbali Temple located?
हाल ही में रेल मंत्री पीयूष गोयल ने धसद्धबली जन िताब्दी स्पेिल टरेन को हरी झंडी धदखाई। धसद्धबली मंधदर कहााँ स्थित है?
a. Nainital
b. Kotdwar
c. Haridwar
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d. Dehradun
Ans. Kotdwar
Related Imp Points
• Railways Minister Piyush Goyal flagged off Kotdwar-Delhi Junction-Kotdwar Siddhabali Jan Shatabdi Special train through video conferencing.
• The train will connect Kotdwar with National Capital.
• Pilgrims visiting Siddhabali temple will be benefitted with improved connectivity.
• Kotdwar is a city, a municipal corporation and a tehsil in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand.
Who is the author of the book titled ‘The Execution Of Bhagat Singh’?
‘द ए啍जीक्यूिन ऑफ़ भगत धसंह’ नामक पुस्तक के लेखक कौन हℂ?
a. Anita Desai
b. Aditya Mehta
c. Satvinder Singh Juss
d. Tarana Hussain Khan
Ans. Satvinder Singh Juss
Who assumed charge as the chairman of APRACA (Asia Pacific Rural and Agricultural Credit Association?
APRACA (एधिया पैधसधिक 셂रल एंड एग्रीक쥍चर क्रेधडट एसोधसएिन) के अध्यक्ष के 셂प में धकसने पदभार ग्रहर् धकया?
a. MR Kumar
b. Sanjiv Puri
c. Ajay Tyagi
d. G R Chintala
Ans. G R Chintala
Related Imp Points
. NABARD chairman G R Chintala has assumed charge as the chairman of APRACA (Asia Pacific Rural and Agricultural Credit Association).
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. APRACA, established in 1977, is an association of institutions involved in agricultural, rural and microfinance policy and development, representing 21 countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
. Chintala has taken over from DPK Gunasekera, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Ceylon.
. APRACA Secretariat: Bangkok, Thailand
International Women’s Day is celebrated on which day?
अंतरािष्ट्र ीय मधहला धदवस धकस धदन मनाया जाता है? a. March 05
b. March 06
c. March 07
d. March 08
Ans. March 08
Related Imp Points
• International Women's Day is observed every year on March 8 in order to create awareness about women's issues.
• International Women's Day 2021 theme: ‘Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world’.
• International Women’s Day campaign theme: ‘Choose To Challenge’.
Which state dedicated 2021 as the ‘Year of Education’?
धकस राज्य ने 2021 को 'धिक्षा के वषि' के 셂प में समधपित धकया?
a. Bihar
b. Assam
c. Karnataka
d. Arunachal Pradesh
Ans. Arunachal Pradesh
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. The Arunachal Pradesh government has dedicated 2021 as the ‘Year of Education’ with an investment of Rs 1000 crore in the sector.
. Governor: BD Mishra Capital: Itanagar
. Till 1972, Arunachal Pradesh was known as the North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA). It gained the Union Territory status on 20 January 1972 and renamed as Arunachal Pradesh. It became a full-fledged State on 20th February, 1987.
. Folk Dance: Mopin, Solung, Lossar, Boori-boot, and Dree.
. Pasighat, Parashurarn Kund, Namdapha National Park, Bomdila and Tawang, Apatani tribal people.
. Arunachal Pradesh is the largest of the Seven Sister States of Northeast India by area.
. India's first solar-based water supply project launched in Arunachal Pradesh
On which river is the ‘Maitri Setu’ bridge located?
‘मैत्री सेतु’ पुल धकस नदी पर स्थित है?
a. Ravi
b. Feni
c. Jhelum
d. Alaknanda
Ans. Feni
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. PM Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated ‘Maitri Setu’ between India and Bangladesh.
. The ‘Maitri Setu’ bridge has been developed over the river Feni, which flows between the Indian boundary in the Northeast state of Tripura and Bangladesh.
. The construction work of the bridge was taken up by the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) at a cost of Rs 133 crores.
. The 1.9 Km long Maitri Setu bridge connects Sabroom, India with Ramgarh, Bangladesh.
. With this project launch, Tripura will become the ‘Gateway of North East’ with access to Bangladesh’s Chittagong Port.
. PM Modi laid the foundation stone for an Integrated Check Post at Sabroom.
. The PM also laid National Highway 40-km long NH 208 project’s foundation stone, connecting Unakoti district headquarters, Kailashahar with Khowai district headquarters.
. Tripura CM: Biplab Kumar Deb Governor: Ramesh Bais Capital: Agartala
. The state is connected with the rest of India by NH-44 that runs through Assam, Meghalaya, North Bengal, Kolkata and other parts of India.
. Official Languages: Bengali, Kokborok and English
. Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary, Clouded Leopard National Park, Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary, Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary, Gomati Wildlife Sanctuary and Jampui Hill
. Festivals: Kharchi Festival, Neermahal Festival and Garia Puja.
. Ujjayanta Palace, Neermahal Water Palace, Akhaura Integrated Check Post (Agartala), Bhubaneswari Temple.
69th Senior National Volleyball (Men & Women) Championship 2020-21 held in which state?
69वीं सीधनयर नेिनल वॉलीबॉल (पु셁ष और मधहला) चैस्ियनधिप 2020-21 धकस राज्य में आयोधजत की गई?
a. Odisha
b. Ladakh
c. Haryana
d. Uttarakhand
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. The 69th Senior National Volleyball (Men & Women) Championship 2020-21 organized by Odisha Volleyball Association (OVA) under the aegis of Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) at Biju Patnaik Indoor Stadium, Bhubaneswar.
The Government of India has recently made amendments in which of these Insurance Ombudsman Rules?
भारत सरकार ने हाल ही में धकस बीमा लोकपाल धनयम में संिोिन धकया है?
a. Insurance Ombudsman Rules, 2001
b. Insurance Ombudsman Rules, 2008
c. Insurance Ombudsman Rules, 2017
d. Insurance Ombudsman Rules, 2020
Ans. Insurance Ombudsman Rules, 2017
Related Imp Points
. Recently, the Union government amended the Insurance Ombudsman Rules, 2017, bringing insurance brokers with in the ambit of the Insurance Ombudsman and also allowed policy holders to file online complaints.
. The institution of Insurance Ombudsman was created by a Government of India Notification dated 11th November, 1998.
. Its powers, functions, terms of office etc. were laid in Insurance Ombudsman Rules, 2017.
. The governing body of insurance council issues orders of appointment of the insurance Ombudsman on the recommendations of the committee comprising of Chairman, IRDA, Chairman, LIC, Chairman, GIC and a representative of the Central Government.
. An insurance Ombudsman is appointed for a term of three years or till the incumbent attains the age of sixty five years, whichever is earlier. Re-appointment is not permitted.
Which state launched Technical Fest (Techshiksha) with UN Women?
धकस राज्य ने UN वीमेन के साि टेस्िकल िेस्ट (Techshiksha) िु셂 धकया?
a. Goa
b. Punjab
c. Haryana
d. Maharashtra
Ans. Punjab
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. State Government of Punjab launched Technical Fest (Techshiksha) with UN Women, under which the shortlisted girls would undergo a training programme besides providing placements to them.
. He also launched '181' Saanjh Shakti Helpline and Police Helpdesks.
. Punjab CM: Capt. Amarinder Singh Governor: VP Badnore Capital: Chandigarh
. Punjab 'Jal hai taan Kal Hai' programme to be aired every Sunday
. Punjab CM launches Gigital 'PR INSIGHT' mobile app and Web portal Platform
. Punjab govt launches 'I Rakhwali'App To Make Citizens 'Greenery saviours'
. Punjab CM launches 'Har Ghar pani, Har Ghar safai' mission
. cabinet nod to 'Mission lal lakir' in all villages of Punjab
To commemorate 75 years of India’s Independence, who heads the high-level National Committee?
भारत की आजादी के 75 साल पूरे होने के उपलक्ष में गधित सधमधत के अध्यक्ष कौन हℂ ?
a. Amit Shah
c. Narendra Modi
d. Hardeep Singh Puri
Ans. Narendra Modi
Related Imp Points
• Centre formed a 259-member high-level National Committee headed by Prime Minister constituted to commemorate 75 years of India’s Independence, which falls on 15 August, 2022 in a befitting manner at national and international level in the form of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
• The celebrations are proposed to be launched 75 weeks prior to August 15, 2022 i.e. on March 12, 2021, which is the 91st anniversary of the historic Salt Satyagraha led by Mahatma Gandhi.
• The members of the panel include multiple Union Ministers, Chief Ministers and Governors of various states, ex-President Pratibha Patil, ex-PM Manmohan Singh, former PM HD Deve Gowda, Bharat Ratna awardees Lata Mangeshkar, Sachin Tendulkar, Amartya Sen, and CNR Rao, and Congress president Sonia Gandhi.
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Name the Indian women wrestler who won the Gold medal at the Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series in Rome?
उस मधहला पहलवान का नाम बताइए धजसने रोम में माटेयो पेधलकोन रℂधकंग सीरीज में स्वर्ि पदक जीता?
a. Kavita Devi
b. Sakshi Malik
c. Babita Kumari
d. Vinesh Phogat
Ans. Vinesh Phogat
Related Imp Points
. India women's wrestler Vinesh Phogat (53kg category) won gold medal as she defeated Canada's Diana Weicker 4-0 in the final of the Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series event in Rome and reclaimed the top rank in her category.
Who won the women’s singles final of Swiss Open 2021?
स्स्वस ओपन 2021 के मधहला एकल का िाइनल धकसने जीता?
a. PV Sindhu
b. Saina Nehwal
c. Carolina Marin
d. Nozomi Okuhara
Ans. Carolina Marin
Related Imp Points
. PV Sindhu received a crushing defeat at the hands of Carolina Marin in the women’s singles final of Swiss Open 2021 and settled for a silver .
. Carolina Marin is a Spanish professional badminton player.
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Who won women’s ATP Qatar Open title?
मधहलाओं का एटीपी कतर ओपन स्खताब धकसने जीता?
a. Naomi Osaka
b. Simona Halep
c. Petra Kvitová
d. Garbiñe Muguruza
Ans. Petra Kvitová
Related Imp Points
. Petra Kvitová (Czech Republic) won women’s ATP Qatar Open title defeating Garbiñe Muguruza.
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya flagged off an all-woman crew onboard Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) vessel ____.
केंद्रीय मंत्री मनसुख मंडाधवया ने धिधपंग कॉपोरेिन ऑि इंधडया (SCI) के ____ जलयान पर एक सवि-मधहला दल को हरी झंडी धदखाई?
a. M.T. Swarna Mala
b. M.T. Swarna Kauveri
c. M.T. Swarna Krishna
d. M.T. Swarna Godavari
Ans. M.T. Swarna Krishna
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• In an attempt to acknowledge the efforts of women in breaking down the stereotypes in erstwhile male- dominated maritime sector, Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterwaysn Mansukh Mandaviya has flagged off an all-women crew onboard Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) vessel MT Swarna Krishna from Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, Mumbai. .
• Shipping Corporation of India HQs: Mumbai
Which state has opened the India’s biggest machine tool park to investors?
धकस राज्य ने धनवेिकों के धलए भारत का सबसे बडा मिीन टूल पाकि खोला है?
a. Telangana
b. Karnataka
c. Maharashtra
d. Andhra Pradesh
Ans. Karnataka
Related Imp Points
• Karnataka has opened the country’s biggest machine tool park for occupation.
• The state, which accounts for 52 per cent of India’s total share in machine tool production and 62 per cent of machine tool exports, has announced the opening of India’s first integrated machine tool park named Tumakuru Machine Tool Park (TMTP).
• CM: BS Yediyurappa Governor: Vajubhai Vala Capital: Bengaluru
• Bannerghatta National Park, Bandipur National Park, Nagarhole National Park, Kudremukh National Park, Anshi National Park (Kali Tiger Reserve), Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary, Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary and Daroji Bear Sanctuary. 19 | P a g e Telegram पर हमᴂ JOIN करे - https://t.me/cafofficial @cafofficial - telegram Name
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Who inaugurated the All-Women’s Art Exhibition titled ‘Akshya Patra’?
‘अक्षय पात्र’ नामक अस्खल मधहला कला प्रदििनी का उद् घाटन धकसने धकया?
a. Amit Shah
b. Smriti Irani
c. Prahlad Singh Patel
d. Narendra Singh Tomar
Ans. Prahlad Singh Patel
Related Imp Points
• Minister of Culture and Tourism Prahlad Singh Patel inaugurated the All-Women’s Art Exhibition titled ‘Akshya Patra’ at Rabindra Bhavan Galleries in New Delhi on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
Name the Indian-American who has been appointed as the first Vice President and Chief Operating Officer(COO) of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York?
उस भारतीय-अमेररकी का नाम बताइए धजसे न्यूयॉकि के िेडरल ररजवि बℂक के पहले उपाध्यक्ष और मुख्य पररचालन अधिकारी (COO) के 셂प में धनयुक्त धकया गया है?
a. Ali Zaidi
b. Mala Adiga
c. Vanita Gupta
d. Naureen Hassan
Ans. Naureen Hassan
Related Imp Points
• Indian-American financial services industry veteran Naureen Hassan has been appointed as the first Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
• President and CEO of the New York Fed: John Williams
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भारत और धकस देि ने रक्षा सामग्री और उपकरर्ों की खरीद के संबंि में ‘धक्रयान्वयन व्यवथिा’ नामक एक समझौते पर हस्ताक्षर धकए?
a. Vietnam
b. Indonesia
c. Philippines
d. Bangladesh
Ans. Philippines
Related Imp Points
• India and Philippines have signed a key enabling pact that will pave the way for government-to-government deals on defence equipment including the supersonic BrahMos cruise missile in the future.
• The ‘Implementing Arrangement’ concerning the procurement of defence material and equipment was signed by the two countries at the Camp Aguinaldo, headquarters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
• Indian Ambassador to Philippines: Shambu S. Kumaran
Philippines
• Capital: Manila (ADB is located here)
• Currency: Philippine peso
• President: Rodrigo Duterte
Recently, Udaipur Science Centre was inaugurated in which state?
हाल ही में, उदयपुर धवज्ञान केंद्र का उद् घाटन धकस राज्य में धकया गया?
a. Tripura
b. Gujarat
c. Rajasthan
d. Karnataka
Ans. Tripura
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• The Governor of Tripura Ramesh Bais has inaugurated the Udaipur Science Centre, at Udaipur, Tripura.
• The Udaipur Science Centre has been developed at a cost of Rs 6 crore funded jointly by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India and Department of Science, Technology and Environment, Tripura Government.
• With this; National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) has now set-up science centres in all the north eastern states.
• Tripura CM: Biplab Kumar Deb Deputy CM: Jishnu Dev Varma
• Capital: Agartala
• Digital platform 'jagrut Tripura' launched to boost e- governance
______player Koneru Humpy won the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year award (ISWOTY) for 2020.
______स्खलाडी कोने셂 हंपी ने 2020 के धलए बीबीसी इंधडयन स्पोट्िसवुमेन ऑि द ईयर पुरस्कार (ISWOTY) जीताl
a. Chess
b. Squash
c. Cricket
d. Table Tennis
Ans. Chess
Related Imp Points
• Chess player Koneru Humpy from Andhra Pradesh has won the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year award (ISWOTY) for 2020, following a public vote.
• Former long jumper Anju Bobby George was given the Lifetime Achievement award for her contribution to Indian sport. She remains the only athlete to win a World Championship athletics medal for her country.
• England's cricketer Ben Stokes announced the winner of the Emerging Player of the Year award, with Manu Bhaker receiving the honour, which was added to the awards for the first time.
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Who among the following was named the ICC men's Player for the Month of February?
िरवरी माह के धलए धनम्नधलस्खत में से धकसे ICC पु셁ष स्खलाडी नाधमत धकया गया?
a. R. Ashwin
b. Virat Kohli
c. Rishabh Pant
d. Rohit Sharma
Ans. R. Ashwin
Related Imp Points
• India's premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was named the ICC men's Player for the Month of February for his stellar show against England in a four-match Test series at home which India won to qualify for the World Test Championship final.
• England's Tammy Beaumont was adjudged the women's Player for the Month of February.
Manish Kaushik who won gold medal at Boxam International Tournament is related to which sport?
बॉक्सम इंटरनेिनल टूनािमेंट में स्वर्ि पदक जीतने वाले मनीष कौधिक धकस खेल से संबंधित हℂ?
a. Badminton
b. Wrestling
c. Shooting
d. Boxing
Ans. Boxing
Related Imp Points
• In Boxing, Manish Kaushik clinched gold as Indian boxers concluded their impressive campaign at the Boxam International Tournament with 10 medals in Castellon, Spain.
• The 2018 Commonwealth Games silver medallist Kaushik, beat Denmark’s Nikolai Terteryan with a split 3-2 decision in the men’s 63kg summit bout.
• India finished with 10 medals in this event.
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Which small finance bank launched ‘Garima Savings Account’?
धकस लघु धवत्त बℂक ने 'गररमा बचत खाता' िु셂 धकया?
a. A U Small Finance Bank
b. Utkarsh Small Finance Bank
c. Equitas Small Finance Bank
d. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
Ans. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
Related Imp Points
• Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has announced the launch of a "Women Savings Account" catering to the financial needs of women.
• 'Garima Savings Account', as the product has been named, will offer multiple customised benefits to women, including up to a maximum of 7% rate of interest on the savings account.
• MD & CEO, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank: Nitin Chugh
• Headquarters: Bangalore, Karnataka
Which NBFC has appointed Amit Raje as Chief Operating Officer for Digital Finance Business?
धकस एनबीएिसी ने अधमत राजे को धडधजटल धवत्त व्यवसाय के धलए मुख्य पररचालन अधिकारी के 셂प में धनयुक्त धकया है?
a. Bajaj Finance Ltd
b. Muthoot Finance Ltd
c. HDB Finance Services Ltd
d. Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd
Ans. Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd
Related Imp Points
• Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited (Mahindra Finance), a leading non-banking finance company focused on rural and semi-urban markets, announced the appointment of Amit Raje as a Whole- time Director of the Company, designated as Chief Operating Officer Digital Finance - Digital Business Unit with effect from April 1, 2021.
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‘Business Kisht Suraksha’ has been introduced by ___.
धनम्नधलस्खत में से धकसने 'धबजनेस धकश्त सुरक्षा' पेि धकया गया है?
a. Bharti Axa General Insurance
b. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
c. HDFC ERGO General Insurance
d. ICICI Lombard General Insurance
Ans. HDFC ERGO General Insurance
Related Imp Points
• HDFC ERGO General Insurance has introduced Business Kisht Suraksha — a unique cover aimed at protecting the balance sheet of MFIs, financial institutions and banks in the event of a catastrophe or natural disaster.
• HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company is a 51:49 joint venture between Housing Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (HDFC) and ERGO International AG; the primary insurance entity of the Munich Re Group of Germany.
• Recently, the Company announced the completion of the merger of HDFC ERGO Health Insurance (formerly known as Apollo Munich Health Insurance) with HDFC ERGO, which came in to effect on 13 November, 2020.
Which news publisher won the "Champion Publisher of the Year 2020" at South Asian Digital Media Awards?
दधक्षर् एधियाई धडधजटल मीधडया अवाड्िस में धकस समाचार प्रकािक ने "चℂधपयन पस्ििर ऑि द ईयर 2020" जीता?
a. TV18
b. BBC News
c. Mathrubhumi
d. The Hindu Group
Ans. The Hindu Group
Related Imp Points
. The Hindu Group won two golds and two silvers at WAN IFRA’s South Asian Digital Media Awards, culminating in being named ‘Champion Publisher of the Year’, owing to the highest tally on the points table.
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. CEO, The Hindu Group of Publications: L.V. Navaneeth
NSE has entered into a pact with which of the following for co-operation in various ongoing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)-related initiatives?
NSE ने धवधभन्न मौजूदा सूक्ष्म, लघु और मध्यम उद्यमों (MSME) से संबंधित पहल में सहयोग के धलए धनम्नधलस्खत में से धकसके साि समझौता धकया है?
a. RBI
b. SBI
c. SIDBI
d. NABARD
Ans. SIDBI
Related Imp Points
• The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has entered into a pact with Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) for co-operation in various ongoing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)-related initiatives and to explore the feasibility of a debt capital platform for the MSMEs.
NSE
• Founded: 1992
• Managing Director and CEO: Vikram Limaye
SIDBI
• Founded: 2 April 1990
• Headquarters: Lucknow
• Products: Mudra and Udyamimitra
Updated MSME Definition
• Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises is Nitin Gadkari and the Minister of State is Pratap Chandra Sarangi.
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The Central Industrial Security Forces (CISF) raising day is celebrated on March 10 annually. It was set up in which year?
केंद्रीय औद्योधगक सुरक्षा बल (CISF) का थिापना धदवस प्रधतवषि 10 माचि को मनाया जाता है। यह धकस वषि थिाधपत धकया गया िा?
a. 1959
b. 1969
c. 1979
d. 1989
Ans. 1969
Related Imp Points
• The Central Industrial Security Forces (CISF) raising day is celebrated on March 10 annually.
• It was set up on March 10, 1969 with three battalions under the CISF act, 1968 passed in Parliament of India.
• This year marks the 52nd anniversary of CISF.
• It functions under the Union Home Ministry with its headquarters at New Delhi.
• CISF DG: Subodh Kumar Jaishwal
People in which country voted recently in favour of banning full face coverings in public places?
धकस देि में लोगों ने हाल ही में साविजधनक थिानों पर िुल िेस कवररंग पर प्रधतबंि लगाने के पक्ष में वोट धकया?
a. Sweden
b. Norway
c. Denmark
d. Switzerland
Ans. Switzerland
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• In Switzerland, people have voted in favour of banning full face coverings in public places.
• Dubbed as ‘burqa ban’ by media and campaigners, the proposal was put into referendum after years of debate in the country following similar bans in some European countries.
• According to official reports, 51.2 per cent of voters have supported the proposal.
• European countries including France, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria and Denmark have already banned full face coverings.
• Capital: Bern (de facto) Currency: Swiss franc Organizations Headquartered in Switzerland • United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) • World Health Organization (WHO) • International Labour Organization (ILO) • International Telecommunication Union (ITU) • United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) • World Trade Organization (WTO) • World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) • Bank for International Settlements (BIS) • International Handball Federation (IHF) • International Basketball Federation (IBF) • International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)
• International Ice Hockey Federation (ICHF) • International Cycling Union (ICU) • International Olympic Committee (IOC) • International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) • World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) • United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) • World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
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The India - Uzbekistan joint military exercise DUSTLIK II concluded in which state/ UT?
भारत - उज्बेधकस्तान संयुक्त सैन्य अभ्यास DUSTLIK II धकस राज्य/ केंद्रिाधसत प्रदेि में संपन्न आ?
a. Gujarat
b. Rajasthan
c. Uttarakhand
d. Jammu & Kashmir
Ans. Uttarakhand
Related Imp Points
• The India - Uzbekistan joint military exercise DUSTLIK II concluded in Foreign Training Node Chaubatia, Ranikhet in Uttarakhand.
• This is the Second Edition of annual bilateral joint exercise of both armies.
Uzbekistan
• Capital: Tashkent
• Currency: Uzbekistani soʻm
Note: • Tashkent Agreement: 10th January, 1966
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Tirath Singh Rawat sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Uttarakhand. Assembly polls in Uttarakhand are due in which year?
तीरि धसंह रावत ने उत्तराखंड के नए मुख्यमंत्री के 셂प में िपि ली। उत्तराखंड में धविानसभा चुनाव धकस वषि में होने हℂ?
a. 2022
b. 2023
c. 2024
d. 2025
Ans. 2022
Related Imp Points
• Tirath Singh Rawat (BJP) was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, a day after the resignation of Trivendra Singh Rawat.
• Tirath Singh Rawat, 56, is a BJP MP from the Pauri constituency in the state.
• Assembly polls in Uttarakhand are due in February 2022.
• Since its formation in 09 November 2000, the state has seen 08 chief ministers so far - five from the BJP and three from the Congress.
• Narayan Dutt Tiwari: Only CM who completed his five-year tenure in Uttarakhand (2002-07)
• Governor: Baby Rani Maurya Capitals: Dehradun/ Gairsain
Suchitra Durai received the prestigious King Bhumibol World Soil Day - 2020 Award of Food and Agriculture Organization. She is the Indian ambassador to which of the following countries?
सुधचत्रा दुरई ने खाद्य और कृधष संगिन (FAO) का प्रधतधित राजा भूधमबोल धवश्व मृदा धदवस - 2020 पुरस्कार प्राप्त धकया। वह धनम्नधलस्खत में से धकस देि में भारतीय राजदू त है?
a. Nepal
b. Japan
c. Thailand
d. Singapore
Ans. Thailand
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• Ambassador of India to Thailand Suchitra Durai received the prestigious King Bhumibol World Soil Day - 2020 Award of Food and Agriculture Organization on the behalf of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
• The international recognition was announced by the Food and Agriculture Organization, Rome on the eve of World Soil Day - 2020 in view of the ICAR’s excellent contributions in Soil Health Awareness on the theme Stop soil erosion, save our future during the last year.
• ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
• World Soil Day: December 5
Which of the following launched the ‘Women Will’ Web platform for women entrepreneurs?
धनम्नधलस्खत में से धकसने मधहला उद्यधमयों के धलए ‘Women Will’ वेब प्लेटिॉमि लॉन्च धकया?
a. Paytm
b. Wipro
c. Google
d. Amazon
Ans. Google
Related Imp Points
• Google India launched the Women Will Web platform for women entrepreneurs that will help them understand how to run a business & more for free.
• Through this Google For India aims to support women in rural areas of the country to pursue their ambitions and improve their livelihoods through entrepreneurship.
• The Women Will web platform will be a free online tutorial platform with all the information from starting a business to making it successful.
• Internet Saathi Program: launched in the year 2015 by Google with TATA Trust
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What is PMSSN?
PMSSN क्या है?
a. Pradhan Mantri Swayam Suraksha Nidhi
b. Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi
c. Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nivesh
d. Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Sanrakshan Nidhi
Ans. Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi
Related Imp Points
• Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi (PMSSN) as a single non-lapsable reserve fund for share of Health from the proceeds of Health and Education Cess.
• The accruals into the PMSSN will be utilised for the flagship schemes of the Health Ministry including Ayushmann Bharat–Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY); Ayushman Bharat–Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs); National Health Mission and Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) and also disaster preparedness, and responses during health emergencies.
• In the Budget speech 2018, the Finance Minister while announcing Ayushman Bharat Scheme, also announced replacement of existing 3 per cent Education Cess by 4 per cent Health and Education Cess.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Kindle version of Swami Chidbhavanandaji’s Bhagavad Gita. Swami Chidbhavanandaji is the founder of:
प्रिानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने स्वामी धचद्भवानंदजी की भगवद गीता का धकंडल संस्करर् लॉन्च धकया। स्वामी धचद्भवानंदजी धनम्नधलस्खत के संथिापक हℂ:
a. Sadhana Mandir Ashram
b. Parmarth Niketan Ashram
c. Swami Dayananda Ashram
d. Sri Ramakrishna Tapovanam Ashram
Ans. Sri Ramakrishna Tapovanam Ashram
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• Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Kindle version of Swami Chidbhavanandaji’s Bhagavad Gita.
• The event has been organised to commemorate the sale of over five lakh copies of the Swami Chidbhavanandaji’s Bhagavad Gita.
• Swami Chidbhavanandaji is the founder of Sri Ramakrishna Tapovanam Ashram at Thirupparaithurai, Tiruchirapalli in Tamil Nadu.
• Tamil version of the Gita with his commentaries was published in 1951 followed by the English in 1965.
• Prime Minister Narendra also released 11 Volumes of Manuscript with commentaries by 21 scholars on shlokas of Srimad Bhagavadgita at Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi.
• The Manuscript is published by Dharmarth Trust.
‘Herath’ is one of the biggest festivals of which people?
‘हेरि’, धकन लोगों के सबसे बडे त्योहारों में से एक है?
a. Bhils
b. Uyghurs
c. Rohingya
d. Kashmiri Pandits
Ans. Kashmiri Pandits
Related Imp Points
• Secretary, Department of Telecommunications, Anshu Prakash inaugurated an online certification course on 5G Technology for Government Officers through Video Conferencing.
• National Telecommunications Institute for Policy Research, Innovation and Training (NTIPRIT), the premier training institute of Department of Telecommunications, is conducting the first of its kind 36-hour (12 week) online 5G Certification Course to train and certify Officers of Government of India.
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NITI Aayog, along with which department, organized a national-level virtual workshop on asset monetization?
NITI Aayog ने धकस धवभाग के साि धमलकर पररसंपधत्त मुद्रीकरर् पर एक राष्ट्र ीय-स्तरीय आभासी कायििाला का आयोजन धकया?
a. Department of Revenue
b. Department of Expenditure
c. Department of Economic Affairs
d. Department of Financial Services
Ans. Department of Economic Affairs
Related Imp Points
• NITI Aayog, along with the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), organized a national-level virtual workshop on asset monetization.
• Chaired by the Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, the workshop engaged with the Chief Secretaries of States and Administrators of Union Territories.
What is asset monetisation?
• Asset monetisation is the process of creating new sources of revenue for the government by unlocking the economic value of unutilised or underutilised public assets.
• A public asset is any property owned by a public body, tangible or intangible. These include roads, railways, stations, pipelines, mobile towers etc. or financial assets like shares in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), securities and dividends.
What is the Rail Madad Helpline Number?
रेल मदद हेल्पलाइन नंबर क्या है?
a. 119
b. 129
c. 139
d. 189
Ans. 139
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. Indian Railway has integrated all railway helplines into single number 139 which is Rail Madad Helpline for quick grievance redressal and enquiry during the journey.
. Helpline number 182 would also be discontinued from 1st of April, 2021 and will be merged into 139.
. The Helpline 139 will be available in twelve languages and passengers can opt for Interactive Voice Response System- IVRS or directly connect to call-centre executives by pressing the asterisk button. There is no need for a smart phone to call on 139.
As per the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), India's GDP will grow by what percent in 2021-22?
आधििक सहयोग और धवकास संगिन (OECD) के अनुसार, भारत की जीडीपी 2021-22 में धकस प्रधतित तक बढ़ेगी?
a. 10.2%
b. 11.5%
c. 12.6%
d. 12.3%
Ans. 12.6%
Related Imp Points
• The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) projected that the Indian economy will bounce back to grow at 12.6% in FY22, the highest among G20 countries. It, however, pegged economic growth rate to come down to 5.4 per cent in 2022-23.
• OECD increased India’s growth estimate for FY22 by 4.7 percentage points from 7.9% projected in December. For FY21, it expected the economy to contract 7.4% against 8% estimated by the government statistics office.
• Separately, rating agency Crisil Ltd projected the Indian economy to grow at 11% in FY22.
• OECD HQs: Paris, France
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Name the India’s third Scorpene-class diesel-electric submarine that was commissioned into the Indian Navy in Mumbai?
भारत की तीसरी स्कॉपीन श्रेर्ी की डीजल-इलेस्क्टरक पनडुब्बी का नाम बताइए धजसे मुंबई में भारतीय नौसेना में कमीिन धकया गया िा?
a. INS Vela
b. INS Karanj
c. INS Kalvari
d. INS Khanderi
Ans. INS Karanj
Related Imp Points
. INS Karanj, India’s third Scorpene-class diesel-electric submarine, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in Mumbai.
. The Scorpene-class submarine was commissioned into the Indian Navy in Mumbai in presence of Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh.
. Project 75I: Six Scorpene class submarines are being built in India by the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) Mumbai, under collaboration with French Direction des Constructions Navales (DCNS), France.
. INS Karanj would form part of the Western Naval Command’s Submarine fleet.
Six Kalvari-class submarines
• INS Kalvari
• INS Khanderi
• INS Karanj
• INS Vela
• INS Vagir
• INS Vagsheer
• As Submarines operate under water they rely on sonar or sound waves for communication and detection.
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Which bank launched ‘SmartUp Unnati’ programme for women entrepreneurs?
मधहला उद्यधमयों के धलए धकस बℂक ने ‘स्माटिअप उन्नधत’ कायिक्रम िु셂 धकया?
a. Yes Bank
b. Axis Bank
c. ICICI Bank
d. HDFC Bank
Ans. HDFC Bank
Related Imp Points
• To support women entrepreneurs, HDFC Bank announced the launch of mentoring programme 'SmartUp Unnati'. Under this, senior women leaders from HDFC Bank with expertise spanning domains will mentor women entrepreneurs in helping them achieve their goals over the next one year.
• This programme is available only to exist customers. 'SmartUp Unnati' will initially target more than 3,000 women entrepreneurs associated with the bank's SmartUp programme.
HDFC Bank
• MD/ CEO: Sashidhar Jagdishan
• HQs: Mumbai
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Which country launched its first military exercise "AsterX" in space?
धकस देि ने अंतररक्ष में अपना पहला सैन्य अभ्यास "एस्टरX" लॉन्च धकया?
a. Italy
b. Japan
c. France
d. Germany
Ans. France
Related Imp Points
• France launched its first military exercise in space to evaluate its ability to defend its satellites and other defense equipment from an attack.
• The exercise, codenamed "AsterX" in memory of the first French satellite from 1965, will be based on 18 simulated events in an operations room.
• The French Space Forces Command, Commandement de l'Espace (CdE) was created in 2019 and is set to have 500 personnel by 2025.
• President of France: Emmanuel Macron
• Prime Minister: Jean Castex
• Capital: Paris
• Currency: Euro
UN Crime Congress held in which city?
UN क्राइम कांग्रेस धकस िहर में आयोधजत ई?
a. Kyoto, Japan
b. Wuhan, China
c. New York, USA
d. New Delhi, India
Ans. Kyoto, Japan
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• The UN Crime Congress has kicked off in the Japanese city of Kyoto.
• The conference adopted the Kyoto Declaration, which emphasizes the need to promote digitalization of criminal justice systems and develop partnerships with community volunteers.
Japan
• Prime minister: Yoshihide Suga
• Emperor: Naruhito
• Capital: Tokyo
• Currency: Japanese yen
• Era: Reiwa
• DidYouKnow: Japan is divided into 47 administrative prefectures.
Two Indian Naval ships - INS Kulish and INS Sumedha visited Mongla Port in which country?
दो भारतीय नौसैधनक जहाजों - INS कुधलि और INS सुमेिा ने धकस देि में मोंगला पोटि का दौरा धकया?
a. Indonesia
b. Singapore
c. Philippines
d. Bangladesh
Ans. Bangladesh
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• Two Indian Naval ships -- INS Kulish and INS Sumedha visited Mongla Port to celebrate Mujib Borsho and 50 Years of Liberation War of Bangladesh.
• Fifty years ago, on December 9 and 10, 1971, two gunboats -- Padma and Palash jointly manned by Indian Navy and Mukti Bahini personnel, in a covert operation -- sailed up the Pashur river attacking various Pakistani installations at the port.
• 2021 is being celebrated as 'Swarnim Vijay Varsh' being the 50th anniversary of the 1971 Indo-Pak war. However, 2021 is also the 50th Year of Independence of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh
• President: Abdul Hamid
• Prime Minister: Sheikh Hasina
• Capital: Dhaka
• Currency: Taka
• Bhasan Char (Char Piya) island and Cox's Bazar: In Bangladesh
• Modi inaugurates 'Maitri Setu' between india and Bangladesh
India's 1st ‘Transgender Community Desk’ opened in which city?
भारत का पहला 'टरांसजेंडर क ुधनटी डेस्क' धकस िहर में खोला गया?
a. Surat
b. Bhopal
c. Dehradun
d. Hyderabad
Ans. Hyderabad
Related Imp Points
• The Cyberabad Police launched India's 1st 'Transgender Community Desk' at the Gachibowli Police Station in Hyderabad.
• This desk is the first-of-its-kind gender-inclusive community policing initiatives in the country.
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Sports Ministry has recently restored the recognition of the Gymnastics Federation of India (GFI). The GFI was de- recognised by the ministry in which year?
खेल मंत्रालय ने हाल ही में धजम्नास्स्टक िेडरेिन ऑि इंधडया (GFI) की मान्यता बहाल की है। GFI को धकस वषि मंत्रालय द्वारा अमान्य कर धदया गया िा?
a. 2011
b. 2013
c. 2015
d. 2019
Ans. 2011
Related Imp Points
• Sports Ministry has restored the recognition of the faction-ridden Gymnastics Federation of India (GFI).
• The recognition has been granted for the period till December 31, 2021.
• GFI was de-recognised by the ministry in 2011 because of infighting in the body.
M. G. George Muthoot, who passed away recently, was the chairman of Muthoot Group. Where is the headquarters of the Muthoot Group located?
हाल ही में, मुिूट ग्रुप के अध्यक्ष एम जी जॉजि मुिूट का धनिन हो गया। मुिूट समूह का मुख्यालय कहााँ स्थित है?
a. Kochi
b. Chennai
c. Thrissur
d. Bengaluru
Ans. Kochi
Related Imp Points
• MG George Muthoot, the Chairman of the Muthoot Group, passed away after, reportedly, falling from the fourth floor of his house in Delhi's East of Kailash.
• In 1979, he became the group's managing director, and by February 1993, had become the group's chairman.
• The Muthoot Group is an Indian multinational conglomerate headquartered in Kochi, Kerala.
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Which state/ UT presented ‘Deshbhakti Budget’ for the 2021-22 fiscal?
2021-22 के धलए धकस राज्य/ केन्द्र िाधसत प्रदेि ने ‘देिभस्क्त बजट’ प्रस्तुत धकया?
a. Delhi
b. Uttarakhand
c. Uttar Pradesh
d. Madhya Pradesh
Ans. Delhi
Related Imp Points
• Delhi Finance Minister Manish Sisodia presented a ₹69,000 crore ‘Deshbhakti Budget’ for the 2021-22 fiscal replete with provisions seeking to inspire patriotism in the run up to the 75th Independence Day, free COVID vaccination, and a vision for “India at 2047”.
• Delhi government aims to bid for hosting the 2048 Olympic Games.
• The education sector got the lion’s share of funds — ₹16,377 crore (24%) — in the 2021-22 budget, followed by the health sector at ₹9,934 crore (14%). A total of ₹9,394 crore (13%) has been pledged towards transport, roads and bridges.
• A separate budget of ₹10 crore each has been allocated to conduct programmes to honour Shaheed Bhagat Singh and Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar. Another ₹45 crore has been set aside for installing the Tricolor at 500 locations across the Capital.
Which of the following launched an online platform 'YIELD' to buy and sell bonds as well as debentures in the secondary market?
धनम्नधलस्खत में से धकसने धद्वतीयक बाजार में बॉन्ड खरीदने और बेचने के धलए एक ऑनलाइन प्लेटिॉमि 'YIELD' लॉन्च धकया?
a. Bajaj Finance
b. Hero FinCorp
c. Axis Securities
d. Muthoot Finance
Ans. Axis Securities
Related Imp Points
• Axis Securities announced the launch of 'YIELD' - an online platform to buy and sell bonds as well as debentures in the secondary market.
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• With a simple investment process, YIELD is the first-of-its-kind initiative that allows retail investors direct access to the debt instruments.
Justice Anshuman Singh, who passed away recently, had served as Governor of which state(s)?
न्यायमूधति अंिुमान धसंह, धजनका हाल ही में धनिन हो गया, ने धकस राज्य के राज्यपाल के 셂प में कायि धकया?
a. Assam
b. Gujarat
c. Rajasthan
d. Both (b) & (c)
Ans. Both (b) & (c)
Related Imp Points
• Anshuman Singh was a retired Justice who served as the Governor of Rajasthan from January, 1999 till 2003.
• He was also appointed as the governor of Gujarat state in 1998.
Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda inaugurated the Tribes India GI Mahotsav at which place?
केंद्रीय जनजातीय मामलों के मंत्री अजुिन मुंडा ने धकस थिान पर टराइब्स इंधडया GI महोत्सव का उद् घाटन धकया?
a. Kanpur
b. Nainital
c. Mussoorie
d. Gandhinagar
Ans. Mussoorie
Related Imp Points
• Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda inaugurated the Tribes India GI Mahotsav at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) Mussoorie, Uttarakhand.
• The Ministry of Culture was the partner Ministry at the two day Geographical Indication (GI) Mahotsav.
• The Tribes India GI Mahotsav – Invaluable Treasures of Incredible India is an exhibition of GI tagged products and more than 40 GI registered proprietors and GI authorised users and tribal artisans are participating and showcasing their region-specific products in this event.
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Prof N S Lakshminarayana Bhatta, who passed away recently, was the noted poet of which language?
प्रो एन एस लक्ष्मीनारायर् भट्ट, धजनका हाल ही में धनिन हो गया, धकस भाषा के प्रधसद्ध कधव िे?
a. Marathi
b. Gujarati
c. Kannada
d. Malayalam
Ans. Kannada Related Imp Points
. Noted Kannada poet, eminent academic and critic Prof N S Lakshminarayana Bhatta (NSL) passed away.
. He translated the famous 50 sonnets of William Shakespeare (Suneeta), 50 poems of Irish poet William Butler Yeats (Chinnada Hakki) into Kannada.
Who was Isha Singh Deol who died recently?
ईिा धसंह देओल, धजनका हाल ही में धनिन हो गया, कौन िे ?
a. Actor
b. Athlete
c. Scientist
d. Ambassador
Ans. Athlete
Related Imp Points
• Veteran Indian athlete Ishar Singh Deol, a recipient of the Dhyan Chand National Sports Award, has died at the age of 91.
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National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Bill, 2021 amended which of the following act?
राष्ट्र ीय राजिानी क्षेत्र धदल्ली कानून (धविेष प्राविान) दू सरा (संिोिन) धविेयक, 2021 द्वारा धनम्नधलस्खत में से धकस अधिधनयम में संिोिन धकया गया?
a. NCT of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second Act, 2011
b. NCT of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second Act, 2013
c. NCT of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second Act, 2015
d. NCT of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second Act, 2017
Ans. NCT of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second Act, 2011
Related Imp Points
• The Parliament has passed the National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Bill, 2021 that amended the National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second Act, 2011.
• The 2011 Act was valid till 31st December 2020. The Bill seeks to extend this deadline to till the end of December 2023.
• The legislation provides that the unauthorised colonies which existed as on 1st June 2014, and have 50 per cent development as on 1st January, 2015, will be eligible for regularisation.
• Unauthorised colonies will be identified for regularisation as per the National Capital Territory of Delhi (Recognition of Property Rights of Residents in Unauthorised Colonies) Act, 2019, and the National Capital Territory of Delhi (Recognition of Property Rights of Residents in Unauthorised Colonies) Regulations, 2019.
India's first Forest Healing Centre has been inaugurated in which state?
भारत के पहले वन धचधकत्सा केंद्र का उद् घाटन धकस राज्य में धकया गया है?
a. Odisha
b. Kerala
c. Uttarakhand
d. Maharashtra
Ans. Uttarakhand
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. First Forest Healing centre of the country was inaugurated at Ranikhet in Kalika, Uttarakhand.
. The forest healing centre has been developed by the Research Wing of Uttarakhand Forest Department after research on healing properties of the forests and its revitalizing impact on overall health and well being. It is spread over an area of around 13 acres.
Uttarakhand
• Chief Minister: Tirath Singh Rawat
• Governor: Baby Rani Maurya Capital: Dehradun (Winter)/ Gairsain (Summer)
• 20-year-old Srishti Goswami is Uttarakhand's CM for one day
• India's first pollinator park opens in Uttarakhand's Haldwani
• Uttarakhand Chamoli Glacier break : NTPC says avalanche damaged Tapovan project
• Uttarakhand govt increase MGNREGA working days from 100 to 150
• Uttarakhand sets up first arboretum for Shivalik range with 210 species of trees
Mithali Raj has become the second woman cricketer to score 10,000 runs in women's international cricket. Who is the only other woman to have scored 10,000 international runs?
धमताली राज मधहला अंतरराष्ट्र ीय धक्रकेट में 10,000 रन बनाने वाली दू सरी मधहला धक्रकेटर बन गई हℂ। 10,000 अंतरराष्ट्र ीय रन बनाने वाली एकमात्र अन्य मधहला कौन है?
a. Ellyse Perry
b. Anne Bosch
c. Meg Lanning
d. Charlotte Edwards
Ans. Charlotte Edwards
Related Imp Points
• Mithali Raj has become the first Indian batter, and only the second overall, to score 10,000 runs in women's international cricket. Raj went past the mark during her innings of 36 in the third ODI against South Africa .
• England's Charlotte Edwards, who retired from international cricket in 2016 has 10,273 international runs to her name.
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National Wildlife Disease Diagnostic Research and Referral Centre will be established in which state?
राष्ट्र ीय वन्यजीव रोग धनदान अनुसंिान और रेिरल केंद्र धकस राज्य में थिाधपत धकया जाएगा? a. Assam
b. Gujarat
c. Uttar Pradesh
d. Madhya Pradesh
Ans. Gujarat
Related Imp Points
. The Centre will soon establish the National Wildlife Disease Diagnostic Research and Referral Centre in Gujarat.
. The proposal is part of the document for Project Lion drafted in consultation with the Gujarat government and Wildlife Institute of India.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
• Prakash Javadekar (Minister)
• Babul Supriyo (Minister of State)
Which state government has partnered with IBM to provide Free skills training?
धकस राज्य सरकार ने मुफ्त कौिल प्रधिक्षर् प्रदान करने के धलए IBM के साि भागीदारी की है?
a. Goa
b. Bihar
c. Assam
d. Manipur
Ans. Goa
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• The Goa Government and IBM joined hands to provide online training courses to help improve technical and professional skills of the state’s students, job seekers and entrepreneurs.
Goa
• Chief minister: Pramod Sawant
• Governor: Bhagat Singh Koshyari
• Capital: Panaji
IBM
• Chairman and CEO: Arvind Krishna
• HQs: New York, USA
• Major rivers: Zuari and Mandovi
• Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, and Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary
• Sonsogor is the highest peak in the state of Goa.
• The Mormugao harbour on the mouth of the River Zuari.
• Basilica of Bom Jesus and churches and convents of Old Goa.
• National Institute of Oceanography is in Goa.
• Gomant Vibhushan Award is the highest civilian honour of the State of Goa.
Who has been appointed as the new Chief Statistician of India (CSI)?
भारत के नए मुख्य सांस्ख्यकीधवद् (CSI) के 셂प में धकसे धनयुक्त धकया गया है?
a. Rajiv Kumar
b. Alok Pandey
c. GP Samanta
d. Dr Kshatrapati Shivaji
Ans. GP Samanta
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• The Union government appointed Dr GP Samanta as the new Chief Statistician of India (CSI).
• Samanta would be replacing Dr Kshatrapati Shivaji.
• Samanta, as part of the new deputation, would also hold the post of Secretary in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
• His tenure would initially be of two years.
Which state has allocated Rs 10 crores in Budget 2021-22 for the construction of a 'Yathri Nivasa' in Ayodhya?
अयोध्या में ‘यधि धनवासा’ के धनमािर् के धलए धकस राज्य ने बजट 2021-22 में 10 करोड 셁पये आवंधटत धकए हℂ?
a. Kerala
b. Telangana
c. Karnataka
d. Tamil Nadu
Ans. Karnataka
Related Imp Points
• Karnataka government has allocated Rs 10 crores in Budget 2021-22 for the construction of a 'Yathri Nivasa' in Ayodhya to provide lodging facility for pilgrims visiting the place in Uttar Pradesh from the state.
Karnataka
• CM: BS Yediyurappa
• Governor: Vajubhai Vala
• Capital: Bengaluru
• Deputy CM: C. N. Ashwath Narayan, Govind Karjol and Laxman Savadi
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’ from which place?
पीएम नरेंद्र मोदी ने ‘आजादी का अमृत महोत्सव’ का उद् घाटन धकस जगह से धकया?
a. Red Fort
b. India Gate
c. Statue of Unity
d. Sabarmati Ashram
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Related Imp Points
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on 12th March, launched ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’, the government’s initiative to mark 75 years of India’s Independence. 75th anniversary celebrations will continue till August 15, 2023.
• The prime minister flagged off a padyatra (foot march) from Sabarmati Ashram in Gujarat to re-enact Mahatma Gandhi’s Dandi Yatra.
• The padyatra is being undertaken by 81 marchers from Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad to Dandi in Navsari, a journey of 386 km. The march will end after 25 days, on April 5.
• Led by Mahatma Gandhi, 78 people had started the Dandi Yatra on March 12, 1930 from Sabarmati Ashram by announcing the ‘Salt Satyagraha’.
• He also visited Hriday Kunj, the house in the Ashram where Mahatma Gandhi stayed with his wife Kasturba from 1918 to 1930.
SFURTI was launched by which ministry?
SFURTI धकस मंत्रालय द्वारा िु셂 की गई िी?
a. Ministry of Finance
b. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
c. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
d. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Ans. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Related Imp Points
• Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Nitin Gadkari inaugurated a two-day workshop on implementation of traditional artisan clusters under the Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI).
• Gadkari set a target of 5,000 clusters under SFURTI, from present 394 approved clusters.
• Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Govt. of India has launched SFURTI in the year 2005 with the view to promote Cluster development.
• Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is the nodal Agency for promotion of Cluster development for Khadi as well as for V.I. products.
• Government aims to raise MSMEs' share in GDP to 40 percent: Union minister Nitin Gadkari
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Who has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Kingdom of Morocco?
मोरक्को में भारत के अगले राजदू त के 셂प में धकसे धनयुक्त धकया गया है?
a. Sanjiv Tandon
b. Manpreet Vohra
c. Rajesh Vaishnaw
d. Mahender Singh Kanyal
Ans. Rajesh Vaishnaw
Related Imp Points
• Rajesh Vaishnaw, presently High Commissioner of India to Malta, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Kingdom of Morocco.
Morocco
• Capital: Rabat
• Currency: Moroccan dirham
Which of the following has recently become the 5th Indian woman player to play 100 ODIs?
धनम्नधलस्खत में से कौन हाल ही में 100 वनडे खेलने वाली 5वीं भारतीय मधहला स्खलाडी बन गई है?
a. Mithali Raj
b. Poonam Yadav
c. Smriti Mandhana
d. Harmanpreet Kaur
Ans. Harmanpreet Kaur
Related Imp Points
• Indian batswoman Harmanpreet Kaur achieved a big milestone when she took the field in the first ODI against South Africa in Lucknow. She became the fifth Indian woman cricketer to represent India in 100 One Day Internationals.
• Mithali Raj (210), Jhulan Goswami (183), Anjum Chopra (127) and Amita Sharma (116) in the elite list of players who have played 100 or more ODIs.
• Indian Women cricket Team Coach: Woorkeri Venkat Raman
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Which bank has signed an MoU with Indian army to handle salary accounts of personnel?
धकस बℂक ने भारतीय सेना के साि कधमियों के वेतन खातों को संभालने के धलए एक समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर धकए हℂ?
a. RBL Bank
b. Federal Bank
c. Bandhan Bank
d. Kotak Mahindra Bank
Ans. Kotak Mahindra Bank
Related Imp Points
• Kotak Mahindra Bank bank has signed an MoU with Indian army to handle salary accounts of personnel.
• All personnel of the Indian army will get access to the full range of Kotak's products and services including a zero-balance salary account that earns up to 4 per cent interest per annum with free unlimited ATM transactions on all VISA ATMs and anywhere banking across the bank's network of 1,603 branches and 2,573 ATMs across India.
• Kotak Mahindra Bank appoints agri economist Ashok Gulati as additional director
• MD/ CEO of Mahindra Kotak Bank: Uday Kotak
• HQs: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Which of the following has partnered with Microsoft India to launch the 'AI Gamechangers' program?
धनम्नधलस्खत में से धकसने माइक्रोसॉफ्ट इंधडया के साि ‘AI गेमचेंजसि’ कायिक्रम िु셂 धकया है?
a. RBI
b. FICCI
c. NASSCOM
d. ASSOCHAM
Ans. NASSCOM
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• The National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) has partnered with Microsoft India to launch the 'AI Gamechangers' program. As part of NASSCOM's ÁI for India mission, the program seeks to recognize impactful and scalable AI based innovation in the country.
• Microsoft is the 'Innovation Partner' for the program.
NASSCOM
• Chairperson: U. B. Pravin Rao
• President: Dabanji Ghosh
• Founded: 1 March 1988
• Headquarters: New Delhi
Wipro has appointed Pierre Bruno as Chief Executive Officer for _____.
Wipro ने धपयरे ब्रूनो को _____ के धलए मुख्य कायिकारी अधिकारी के 셂प में धनयुक्त धकया है।
a. Asia
b. Africa
c. Europe
d. North America
Ans. Europe
Related Imp Points
• IT services firm Wipro has appointed Pierre Bruno as Chief Executive Officer for Europe.
Wipro
• CEO: Thierry Delaporte
• Headquarters: Bengaluru
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined four international leaders for a virtual summit of the Quadrilateral Framework (Quad). Which of these leaders was not a part of the summit?
प्रिानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी क्वाडरीलेटरल फ्रेमवकि (क्वाड) के एक ऑनलाइन धिखर स ेलन में चार अंतरराष्ट्र ीय नेताओं के साि िाधमल ए। इनमें से कौन सा नेता धिखर स ेलन का धहस्सा नहीं िा?
a. US President Joe Biden
b. Canadian PM Justin Trudeau
c. Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga
d. Australian PM Scott Morrison
Ans. Canadian PM Justin Trudeau
Related Imp Points
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined Joe Biden of the United States, Japanese Premier Yoshihide Suga and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison for a virtual summit of the Quadrilateral Framework (Quad).
• They highlighted cooperation among the member countries to beat the global COVID-19 pandemic, with joint partnership on vaccines, and emphasised the need for an “open” and “free” Indo-Pacific region.
• A joint statement, titled ‘The Spirit of the Quad’, said: “We will join forces to expand safe, affordable, and effective vaccine production and equitable access to speed economic recovery and benefit global health.”
• The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has announced it will work with Hyderabad- based Indian manufacturer Biological E to finance increased capacity to support the firm's effort to produce at least 1 billion doses of Covid-19 vaccines by the end of 2022.
• Biological E Ltd is the largest manufacturer of tentanus vaccines and snake venom antidote in India.
• Quad : "Asian Arc of Democracy” or "Asian NATO”
• Malabar Naval Exercise: By Quad (Australia, USA, India and Japan)
India will levy a customs duty of 40% on solar modules and 25% on solar cells from ___.
भारत सोलर मॉड्यूल पर 40% और सोलर सेल्स पर 25% की सीमा िुल्क कब से लगाएगा?
a. April 2021
b. December 2021
c. January 2021
d. April 2022
Ans. April 2022
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• India will levy a customs duty of 40% on solar modules and 25% on solar cells from April 2022.
• India wants to ramp up its renewable capacity to 175 gigawatts by 2022 and 450 GW by 2030, from about 93 GW currently.
• India aims to achieve 100 gigawatts of solar energy by 2022 and ramp up its solar capacity to 280 GW by 2030-31 from about 39 GW.
• India now at 5th GLOBAL POSITION for overall installed renewable energy capacity.
• Raj Kumar Singh: Minister of State (IC) (Power, New & Renewable Energy) & Minister of State (Skill Development & Entrepreneurship) MNRE.
As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, which state stands first on the list of states and union territories with most contaminated sites?
केंद्रीय प्रदू षर् धनयंत्रर् बोडि (सीपीसीबी) के आंकडों के अनुसार, कौन सा राज्य सबसे दू धषत थिलों वाले राज्यों और केंद्र िाधसत प्रदेिों की सूची में पहले थिान पर है?
a. Goa
b. Delhi
c. Odisha
d. Uttar Pradesh
Ans. Odisha
Related Imp Points
• Odisha topped the list of states and Union territories with the maximum number of contaminated sites, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.
• Of the 112 sites in India contaminated by toxic and hazardous substances, 23 were in Odisha followed by Uttar Pradesh (21) and Delhi (11).
How many pillars have been decided for the celebration of the 75 years of India’s Independence?
भारत की आजादी के 75 वषⴂ के जश्न के धलए धकतने स्तंभ तय धकए गए हℂ?
a. 03
b. 05
c. 07
d. 09
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Ans. 05
Related Imp Points
. Prime Minister Narendra Modi informed that 5 pillars have been decided for the celebration of the 75 years. These are: 1. Freedom Struggle 2. Ideas at 75 3. Achievements at 75 4. Actions at 75 5. Resolve at 75
Which airport launched India’s first dedicated express cargo terminal?
धकस हवाई अड्डे ने भारत का पहला समधपित एक्सप्रेस कागो टधमिनल लॉन्च धकया?
a. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad
b. Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi
c. Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
d. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai
Ans. Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
Related Imp Points
• The Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru now has India’s first dedicated Express Cargo Terminal exclusively for export and import of international couriers.
• It has a dedicated space for customs offices with direct access to both Landside and Airside wing of the airport.
Which of the following organised ‘Mahila Samruddhi Mahotsav’?
धनम्नधलस्खत में से धकसने ‘मधहला समृस्द्ध महोत्सव’ आयोधजत धकया?
a. RBI
b. ISRO
c. FICCI
d. NABARD
Ans. NABARD
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• National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has organied a three-day mega event, “Mahila Samruddhi Mahotsav” at the premises of the Raj Bhavan, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
NABARD
• Founded: 12 July 1982
• Headquarters: Mumbai
• Chairman: Dr. G.R. Chintala
• Paid up capital: Rs.14,080 crore (as on 31 March 2020)
• Established on the recommendations of B.Sivaramman Committee
• NABARD today is fully owned by Government of India (100% shares).
Who won the men's singles title at the 2021 BWF Swiss Open Super 300?
2021 BWF स्स्वस ओपन सुपर 300 में पु셁ष एकल का स्खताब धकसने जीता?
a. Chen Long
b. Lakshya Sen
c. Viktor Axelsen
d. Kunlavut Vitidsarn
Ans. Viktor Axelsen
Related Imp Points
• Viktor Axelsen (Denmark) defeated Kunlavut Vitidsarn (Thailand) to win men's singles title at the 2021 BWF Swiss Open Super 300.
• PV sindhu suffers crushing defeat to carolina marin in Swiss Open final
Which ministry launched ‘Mera Ration’ mobile app?
धकस मंत्रालय ने ‘मेरा रािन’ मोबाइल ऐप लॉन्च धकया?
a. Ministry of Finance
b. Ministry of Tribal Affairs
c. Ministry of Agriculture and Family Welfare
d. Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
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Ans. Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
Related Imp Points
• Department of Food & Public Distribution under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution launched the ‘Mera Ration’ mobile app in line with the Central government’s One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) scheme.
• Migrants can use it to find the nearest fair price shop, check entitlement details and recent transactions.
• ONORC scheme was started in four states in August, 2019.
• It is being implemented under the Integrated Management of PDS (IMPDS).
The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) signed an MoU with Japanese firm for designs of High-Speed Rail track works. Where is the HQs of NHSRCL located?
नेिनल हाई-स्पीड रेल कॉपोरेिन धलधमटेड (NHSRCL) ने हाई-स्पीड रेल टरैक कायⴂ के धडजाइन के धलए जापानी िमि के साि एक समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर धकए। NHSRCL के मुख्यालय कहााँ स्थित है?
a. Mumbai
b. Chennai
c. Vadodara
d. New Delhi
Ans. New Delhi
Related Imp Points
. The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) signed an MoU with The Japan Railway Track Consultant Co. Limited (JRTC) for the 237-km stretch between Vadodara and Vapi in Gujarat for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project.
National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL)
• It was incorporated on 12th February 2016 under the Companies Act, 2013 with an object to finance, construct, maintain and manage the High Speed Rail Corridor in India.
• Managing Director: Achal Khare
• HQs: New Delhi
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S Srimathy has assumed charge as executive director of which bank?
एस श्रीमधि ने धकस बℂक के कायिकारी धनदेिक के 셂प में पदभार ग्रहर् धकया है?
a. Canara Bank
b. Bank of India
c. Central Bank of India
d. Indian Overseas Bank
Ans. Indian Overseas Bank
Related Imp Points
• S Srimathy has assumed charge as executive director of Indian Overseas Bank (IOB).
• Other Executive Director: Ajay Kumar Srivastava
• MD/ CEO of IOB: Partha Pratim Sengupta
• HQs: Chennai
Which bank has won the prestigious Finnoviti Awards 2021?
धकस बℂक ने प्रधतधित Finnoviti पुरस्कार 2021 जीता है?
a. RBL Bank
b. IDBI Bank
c. Karnataka Bank
d. South Indian Bank
Ans. South Indian Bank
Related Imp Points
• South Indian Bank has won the prestigious Finnoviti Awards 2021 for its fund management platform SIB FeeBook.
• SIB FeeBook is an event-based fund management and collection portal, which is fully customizable by merchant customers.
• Finnoviti Awards are organised by Banking Frontiers.
South Indian Bank
• HQs: Thrissur, Kerala
• MD/ CEO: Murali Ramakrishna
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Which of the following launched ‘Life Fortune Guarantee Plus’ plan?
धनम्नधलस्खत में से धकसने ‘िॉर्च्ूिन गारंटी प्लस’ योजना िु셂 की?
a. SBI Life Insurance
b. Max Life Insurance
c. Tata AIA Life Insurance
d. Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
Ans. Tata AIA Life Insurance
Related Imp Points
• Tata AIA Life Insurance launched Tata AIA Life Fortune Guarantee Plus, a flexible, non-linked, non- participating savings plan. The plan offers guaranteed long-term income along with comprehensive protection cover.
Imran Amin Siddiqui has assumed charge as executive director of which bank?
इमरान अमीन धसद्दीकी ने धकस बℂक के कायिकारी धनदेिक के 셂प में पदभार ग्रहर् धकया है?
a. Indian Bank
b. Canara Bank
c. Bank of Baroda
d. Central Bank of India
Ans. Indian Bank
Related Imp Points
• Imran Amin Siddiqui has assumed charge as executive director of Indian Bank.
Indian Bank
• Headquarters: Chennai
• MD/ CEO: Padmaja Chunduru
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Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd and which bank have announced a co-lending partnership?
चोलामंडलम इन्वेस्टमेंट एंड िाइनेंस कंपनी धलधमटेड और धकस बℂक ने सह-ऋर् साझेदारी की घोषर्ा की है?
a. DCB Bank
b. Karnataka Bank
c. City Union Bank
d. Karur Vysya Bank
Ans. Karur Vysya Bank
Related Imp Points
• Karur Vysya Bank and Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd (Chola), the financial services arm of the Murugappa Group, have announced a co-lending partnership.
Karur Vysya Bank
• Headquarters: Karur, Tamil Nadu
• MD/ CEO: B Ramesh Babu
Which of the following has formed a group of experts to examine the feasibility of introducing Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) like structures in India?
धनम्नधलस्खत में से धकसने भारत में संरचनाओं की तरह धविेष प्रयोजन अधिग्रहर् कंपधनयों (SPACs) को पेि करने की व्यवहायिता की जांच करने के धलए धविेषज्ञों का एक समूह बनाया है?
a. RBI
b. SEBI
c. IRDAI
d. NITI Aayog
Ans. SEBI
Related Imp Points
• Capital market regulator Sebi has formed a group of experts to examine the feasibility of introducing Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) like structures in India.
• The group is formed under Sebi's Primary Market Advisory Committee (PMAC).
• SPACs are formed to raise capital in an initial public offering (IPO) with the purpose of using the proceeds to identify and merge with a target company.
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• SPACs are usually formed by private equity funds or financial institutions, with expertise in a particular industry or business sector, with investment for initial working capital and issue related expenses.
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