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Which district of Jammu and Kashmir has bagged top position at the National level for successfully implementing Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) during 2020-21? |
| Answer» The Udhampur district of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has bagged top position at National level for successfully implementing Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) during 2020-21. | |
| 2. |
Who inaugurated three path-breaking initiatives for the National Internet Exchange of India, NIXI? |
| Answer» The Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Ajay Prakash Sawhney inaugurated three path breaking initiatives for National Internet Exchange of India, NIXI. | |
| 3. |
What was the theme of the IAF Commanders' Conference 2021 (AFCC-21)? |
| Answer» The theme of the IAF Commanders' Conference 2021 was 'Reorienting for the Future'. | |
| 4. |
The government has simplified the process to re-issue the OCI cards. What does "C" stands in OCI? |
| Answer» The Government has decided to simplify the process to re-issue Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards. | |
| 5. |
NASA has awarded the contract to which company for its Artemis programme, to develop the first commercial lander for sending the next two US astronauts to the moon by 2024? |
| Answer» The United States space agency NASA has picked Elon Musk's SpaceX for its Artemis programme, to develop the first commercial lander and take the next two US astronauts to the moon. | |
| 6. |
Which institute has developed the world's first affordable and long-lasting hygiene products DuroKea Series? |
| Answer» The Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank launched World 1st affordable and long-lasting hygiene product DuroKea Series. | |
| 7. |
Did Amazon announce how much amount of Amazon Sambhav Venture Fund for Indian start-ups? |
| Answer» The E-commerce giant Amazon India has launched $250 million Amazon Smbhav Venture Fund(the venture fund) to invest in start-ups and entrepreneurs focusing on technology innovations in SMB (small and medium business) digitization, agriculture and healthcare. | |
| 8. |
The ROPAX jetty Project in Odisha will be undertaken on which river? |
| Answer» The jetty will connect Kaninali in Bhadrak district and Talachua in Kendrapara in Odisha. The project will reduce road distance of around 200 km from Talachua to Dhamra river. | |
| 9. |
How many books were released by PM Narendra Modi on the life of Bhimrao Ambedkar? |
| Answer» The PM Narendra Modi has paid tribute to India's first law minister and the architect of the Indian Constitution Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar on his birth anniversary and released four books based on his life, written by Kishor Makwana. | |
| 10. |
How much amount has been allocated to the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)? |
| Answer» The Government has approved Rs. 945 Crore corpus for the fund, which will be divided over the next 4 years beginning April 01, 2021, for providing seed funding to eligible startups through eligible incubators across India. | |
| 11. |
The leading brokerages have downgraded India's GDP growth projections for the current fiscal year 2021-22. Which is the incorrect growth rate prediction? |
| Answer» The India's GDP growth projections for the current fiscal year 2021-22 by the Nomura is 12.6%. | |
| 12. |
The Ministry of Tourism signed MoU with Cleartrip and which other company to strengthen the hospitality and tourism industry? |
| Answer» In its ongoing effort to strengthen the hospitality and tourism industry amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the Ministry of Tourism has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cleartrip and Ease My Trip. | |
| 13. |
The SpO2 supplemental Oxygen Delivery System has recently been launched for Indian Soldiers and Covid patients. The system has been developed by which institution? |
| Answer» The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed a unique system, called "SpO2 - Based Oxygen Saturation supplemental Oxygen Delivery System". | |
| 14. |
Which is the Indian mountaineer, who has become the first female of the country to summit Mt Annapurna, the tenth highest mountain in the world? |
| Answer» Priyanka Mohite has become the first Indian woman to scale Mt Annapurna, the tenth highest mountain in the world. | |
| 15. |
Which ministry has started the program Gender Samvaad? |
| Answer» The Gender Dialogue Program was launched today by the Ministry of Rural Development. | |
| 16. |
The central government has waived off the import duty on which drug? |
| Answer» The government has waived import duties on Beta Cyclodextrin (SBEBCD) used in the manufacture of Remdesivir as well as Remdesivir injections. | |
| 17. |
Which is the venue of the 'International Conference on Pharma and Medical Devices sector 2022'? |
| Answer» Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare, inaugurated the 7th edition of the International Conference on Pharma and Medical Devices sector 2022 in New Delhi . | |
| 18. |
Which village has become the nation's first carbon-neutral panchayat, fully powered by solar energy? |
| Answer» Palli village in Samba district of Jammu has become the nation's first carbon-neutral panchayat, fully powered by solar energy. | |
| 19. |
The 'Vivad Se Vishwas' is launched by which ministry? |
| Answer» The 'Vivad Se Vishwas' is launched by the Ministry of Finance. | |
| 20. |
Who has announced the World's Largest 2-Wheeler Charging Network? |
| Answer» The Ola Electric has revealed its plans to set up the world's largest electric two-wheeler charging network. | |
| 21. |
The bilateral exercise 'VARUNA-2021' is being held in which place? |
| Answer» The 19th edition of the Indian and French Navy bilateral exercise 'VARUNA-2021' will be conducted in the Arabian Sea. | |
| 22. |
PM Narendra Modi has launched which scheme for the distribution of e-property cards to the rural populations across the country? |
| Answer» The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has launched the distribution of e-property cards under the SVAMITVA scheme on National Panchayati Raj Day through video conferencing. | |
| 23. |
The government has extended the deadline to make payment under the 'Vivad Se Vishwas'. What is the new deadline? |
| Answer» The government has once again extended the deadline for making payment under the direct tax dispute settlement scheme 'Vivad Se Vishwas' by two months till June 30, 2021. | |
| 24. |
Which city has hosted the three-day 'Smart Cities, Smart Urbanization' conference? |
| Answer» The three-day "Smart Cities, Smart Urbanization" conference began in Surat today. | |
| 25. |
The PFRDA has plans to raise the NPS entry age limit up to how many years? |
| Answer» The Pension regulator PFRDA plans to soon extend the maximum entry age for availing NPS benefit to 70 years from the current 65 years. | |
| 26. |
Singapore's SICCI partners with which institutes SIIC to promote Tech-Startups? |
| Answer» The Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) and Start-up Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) of IIT-Kanpur have come together to provide a gateway of opportunities to tech-based startups to usher a circular economy and an entrepreneurial ecosystem. | |
| 27. |
The largest COVID Care Centre of MP has built in which city? |
| Answer» The largest COVID Care Centre of Madhya Pradesh's has built in Indore city. | |
| 28. |
An Oxygen Manufacturing plant has been inaugurated by Amit Shah at Kolavada village in which city? |
| Answer» The Union Home Minister Amit Shah has inaugurated an oxygen manufacturing plant at Kolavada village in Gandhinagar. | |
| 29. |
How much grant is provided by Google to organizations helping people fight the Covid-19 pandemic in India? |
| Answer» The Google CEO Sundar Pichai has announced Rs. 135 crores funding to help India fight the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. | |
| 30. |
The MoHUA has signed an MoU with which institute to set up an Accelerator Center? |
| Answer» The IIT Kharagpur and the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has signed a MoU to set up an Accelerator Centre for Research & Development at the Institute. | |
| 31. |
In which city was the 'Petersburg Climate Dialogue' organized by Germany and UAE held? |
| Answer» The 'Petersburg Climate Dialogue' organized by Germany and UAE was held in Berlin. | |
| 32. |
In which city was a large, silent wave of COVID-19 detected in a wastewater study? |
| Answer» Wastewater study detects a large, silent wave in Bengaluru: Bengaluru witnessed an invisible wave of COVID-19 that was far bigger than the third wave driven by BA.1 and BA.2 Omicron variants in January 2022. | |
| 33. |
In which city did Rajnath Singh inaugurate the IAF Heritage Centre? |
| Answer» Rajnath Singh inaugurated the IAF Heritage Centre in Chandigarh. | |
| 34. |
In which city is India's first undersea twin tunnel being built? |
| Answer» India's first undersea twin tunnel is being built in Mumbai. | |
| 35. |
The Bharat Biotech has promised to raise monthly vaccine production to how much by August 2021? |
| Answer» Bharat Biotech, the manufacturer of COVAXIN has promised to raise its monthly vaccine production to 7.8 crore doses by August 2021. | |
| 36. |
Which organization has developed 3 cost-effective ventilators, oxygen concentrators named Prana,Vayu and Svasta? |
| Answer» The Indian Space Research Organisation's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram has developed three different types of ventilators and an oxygen concentrator. | |
| 37. |
How much amount has been pledged by drug major AstraZeneca in humanitarian aid to India to support relief activities amid the second wave of COVID-19? |
| Answer» Drug major AstraZeneca said it has pledged $250,000 in humanitarian aid to India to support relief activities amid the second wave of COVID-19 sweeping across the country. | |
| 38. |
How much amount was donated by Twitter to help address the Covid 19 crisis in India? |
| Answer» The Microblogging giant Twitter has donated USD 15 million to help address the Covid-19 crisis in India which is battling the unprecedented second wave of the deadly pandemic. | |
| 39. |
Which company has announced the launch of 'COVID-19 Vaccine Finder'? |
| Answer» The Paytm has announced the launch of 'COVID-19 Vaccine Finder,' an integrated platform to help citizens check the availability of vaccination slots - on its Mini App store. | |
| 40. |
A mobile app 'Khelo India Uni Games 2021' has been launched for the 2nd edition of Khelo India University Games. 2nd edition of the Khelo India University Games is being held in which place? |
| Answer» In a First of its kind initiative, a mobile app 'Khelo India Uni Games 2021' has been launched for the 2nd edition of Khelo India University Games, which has organised by the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports along with the Jain Deemed to be University, Bangalore, Karnataka. | |
| 41. |
'Ganga Quest 2022', which has been seen in the news, is held under which mission? |
| Answer» National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) along with Tree Craze Foundation, began Ganga Quest, an online quiz in 2019. | |
| 42. |
Where is National Insurance Academy situated? |
| Answer» The National Insurance Academy is situated in Pune, India. | |
| 43. |
What is SII's new vaccine price for state governments? |
| Answer» The Serum Institute of India (SII) has slashed the price of its Covishield vaccine for state governments from earlier Rs 400 per dose to Rs 300 per dose. | |
| 44. |
PM Modi has sanctioned the procurement of how many portable oxygen concentrators under PM Cares Fund? |
| Answer» The Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 28, 2021 sanctioned the procurement of one lakh portable oxygen concentrators from the PM Cares Fund. | |
| 45. |
Who led the Indian delegation in the 4th edition of the India-Swiss Financial Dialogue conference? |
| Answer» The 4th edition of India-Swiss Financial Dialogue has held through video conferencing. The Indian delegation has led by Ajay Seth, Economic Affairs Secretary. | |
| 46. |
An Unmanned Aircraft System for delivery of vaccines and medicines being operated by which company? |
| Answer» Unmanned Aircraft System for delivery of vaccines and medicines being operated by Blue Dart, a leading express logistics service provider. | |
| 47. |
The Lt. Governor of which UT will now have primacy over the elected Government? |
| Answer» The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021, which gives primacy to the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) over the elected government in the city, has come into force. | |
| 48. |
India has permitted which state to fly drones for experimental delivery of COVID-19 vaccines? |
| Answer» The Government of Telangana has given conditional permission for the drone deployment by the Civil Aviation Ministry and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation for conducting an experimental delivery of the COVID-19 vaccines in the state. | |
| 49. |
An earthquake of 6.4 magnitude hit which Indian state in April 2021? |
| Answer» An earthquake of 6.4 magnitude hit Assam in April 2021. | |
| 50. |
India has estimated to receive how many vaccine doses between August and December 2021? |
| Answer» The Union Government informed about its vaccination plan stating that it planned to get around 217 crore vaccine doses between August and December 2021. | |