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| 1. |
How much amount has been contributed by India for gender equality and women empowerment to United Nations? |
| Answer» The India has contributed $3,00,000 to the United Nations agency for gender equality and women empowerment, a contribution lauded by the UN entity. | |
| 2. |
As per diplomats India, UAE, and Israel trilateral trade to be reached to how much amount by 2030? |
| Answer» The trilateral trade between India, Israel and the UAE can propel to a high of USD 110 billion by 2030 by tapping into their mutual strengths. | |
| 3. |
The National Health Policy for Rare Diseases has approved. Under which scheme the financial support of Rs.20 lakh is to be provided? |
| Answer» A provision for financial support up to Rs.20 lakh under the Umbrella Scheme of Rastriya Arogya Nidhi is proposed for treatment of those rare diseases that require a one-time treatment. | |
| 4. |
Which organization has launched the "Sankalp se Sidhi-Village Connect Drive"? |
| Answer» TRIFED under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched "Sankalp se Siddhi" - Village and Digital Connect Drive. | |
| 5. |
Which railway zone has become India's first electrified railway zone in the country? |
| Answer» The Indian Railways has announced that the West Central Railway zone has become the first fully electrified railway zone in the country. | |
| 6. |
What is the theme of World Health Day 2021? |
| Answer» The Theme of 2021 World Health Day is "Building a fairer, healthier world for everyone". | |
| 7. |
As per the chemicals and fertilizers minister DV Gowda, India. The Chemical industry to reach how many billion by 2025? |
| Answer» The Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister D V Sadananda Gowda has said that Indian chemicals industry is expected to reach USD 304 billion by 2025. | |
| 8. |
India has completed the construction of the arch of the world's highest railway bridge. What is the length of the bridge? |
| Answer» The construction of the arch of the world's highest railway bridge that soars 359 metres above the bed of the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir was completed. This bridge is 1315m long. | |
| 9. |
How much amount will be invested by Dutch Development Bank FMO in Green Growth Equity Fund? |
| Answer» Dutch development bank FMO will invest $137 million in Green Growth Equity Fund (GGEF), managed by EverSource Capital. | |
| 10. |
In which city 2-SVEEP trams have been launched to increase voters' awareness? |
| Answer» The Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal Ariz Aftab launched two SVEEP Trams in Kolkata to increase voters' awareness and to encourage more and more eligible electors to exercise their democratic rights. | |
| 11. |
Who has developed an Advanced Chaff Technology to safeguard naval ships from missile attack? |
| Answer» The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an Advanced Chaff Technology to safeguard naval ships against missile attack. | |
| 12. |
Which institution has developed a touch-sensitive watch for virtually impaired persons? |
| Answer» A professor and a research associate of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has developed a sensitive watch for the use of visually impaired people. | |
| 13. |
Manoj Sinha inaugurated the Tulip festival at Asia's Largest Tulip garden in which city? |
| Answer» Manoj Sinha has inaugurated the Tulip festival at Asia's largest Tulip Garden located at the foothills of the Zabarwan on the banks of world-famous Dal Lake in Srinagar. | |
| 14. |
Delhi has imposed a curfew till which date? |
| Answer» The Delhi has imposed a week-long curfew from 10 pm on April 19 till 5 am on April 26th. | |
| 15. |
The SUPACE is an AI-based portal launched for which organization? |
| Answer» The first-of-its-kind Artificial Intelligence (AI) based portal of the Supreme Court of India called "SUPACE", has unveiled by Chief Justice of India S A Bobde. | |
| 16. |
What is the trigger amount set by the government for the new Pre-Packs scheme of MSMEs? |
| Answer» The Central government has set a payment default of Rs 10 lakh as the trigger for bankruptcy proceedings of small businesses under the new simplified scheme called pre-packs. | |
| 17. |
Which online portal has been launched for the online registration to achieve traceability source of Honey and other beehive products on a digital platform? |
| Answer» The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar launched a portal 'Madhukranti' and Honey Corners. | |
| 18. |
How much amount has been contributed by India towards United Nations Trust Fund for Counter-Terrorism as additional funding in April 2021? |
| Answer» The India has contributed an additional USD 500,000 to the United Nations Trust Fund for Counter-Terrorism. | |
| 19. |
The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana has marked how many years of completion? |
| Answer» The Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana has completed six years. It is a scheme under which loans of up to 10 Lakh rupees are provided. | |
| 20. |
The government e-governance service arm CSC tied up with which company to set up solar-powered microgrids and water pumps across rural areas in the country? |
| Answer» The government's e-governance services arm CSC announced a collaboration with Tata Power to set up solar-powered micro grids and water pumps in rural areas across the country. | |
| 21. |
NanoSniffer is the world's first Microsensor based Explosive Trace Detector (ETD), launched by NanoSniff Technologies, which is an incubation startup based at? |
| Answer» The Union Education Minister, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' launched The ETD. It has been developed by NanoSniff Technologies, an IIT Bombay incubated startup. | |
| 22. |
The #WorldHomoeopathyDay is observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of the founder of Homeopathy. Name the founder of the Homeopathy system of medicine? |
| Answer» The day marks the birth anniversary of German physician Dr Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann, who is considered as the founder of system of alternative medicine called Homeopathy. | |
| 23. |
The Spices Board of India has signed an MoU with which organization for the e-Spice Bazar portal? |
| Answer» The Spices Board India has inked a Memorandum of Understanding with UNDP India's Accelerator Lab to build a blockchain-based traceability interface for Indian spices. | |
| 24. |
Which Institute has developed a dengue detection device for the test within an hour? |
| Answer» The Researchers at the IIT Delhi have developed a handheld Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy based platform for early diagnosis of dengue and also gives dengue test results within one hour. | |
| 25. |
April 11 is the birth anniversary of which Indian activist? |
| Answer» April 11 marks as the birth anniversary of Jyotiba Phule. | |
| 26. |
Recently how many highway projects have been approved in Uttarakhand worth Rs 1210 crore? |
| Answer» The Centre has approved 28 highway projects worth Rs 1,210.17 crore in Uttrakhand. | |
| 27. |
PM Modi has held a virtual Summit with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands. Name the PM of the foreign nation? |
| Answer» The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mr. Mark Rutte, held a Virtual Summit. | |
| 28. |
Which has become the third COVID-19 vaccine to receive emergency use approval in India? |
| Answer» The India's Subject Expert Committee has approved Dr. Reddy's application for emergency use authorization to Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine. | |
| 29. |
A conference on Homoeopathy- Roadmap for Integrative Medicine has been organized in which city? |
| Answer» A two-day Scientific Convention on 'Homoeopathy - Roadmap for Integrative Medicine' has inaugurated today at New Delhi. | |
| 30. |
Which film has won the Best Film award at the British Academy Film Awards- BAFTA 2021? |
| Answer» Nomadland has won the award in 'Best Film' category at the British Academy Film Awards- BAFTA 2021. | |
| 31. |
Education Minister has released 'Implementation Plan for School Education' under the National Education Policy 2020. What is the name given to this plan? |
| Answer» The Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal has unveiled the 'Implementation Plan for School Education', called "Students' and Teachers' Holistic Advancement through Quality Education (SARTHAQ)". | |
| 32. |
Which company has launched India's 1st Blockchain-based non-fungible tokens for auctioning digital assets? |
| Answer» The Mumbai-based WazirX exchange, the largest in India, launched a non-fungible tokens (NFT) platform through which creators can auction their digital assets and earn royalties. | |
| 33. |
Which is India's 1st TReDS platform to record Rs. 1000 crore monthly transactions by volume? |
| Answer» Receivables Exchange of India Ltd, leading invoice discounting platform for MSMEs has crossed monthly transaction volumes of Rs 1,000 crore in the month. | |
| 34. |
Which government body has adopted the Niti Aayog 295 Atal Tinkering Labs? |
| Answer» The NITI Aayog's flagship 295 Atal Tinkering Labs officially adopted byCouncil of CSIR across the country in an ambitious step towards inculcating scientific research and innovation culture among students. | |
| 35. |
Poonam Gupta has become the first female to be named as the new Director-General of the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER). She will take over from whom in May 2021? |
| Answer» The World bank economist Poonam Gupta has been appointed as the new Director General of the policy think tank "National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER)".She would succeed Shekhar Shah. | |
| 36. |
Which municipal corporation has launched India's first Green Municipal bond? |
| Answer» The Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (GMC) has issued India's first Green Municipal bond. | |
| 37. |
In India, 14th April is observed as the anniversary of which Indian leader? |
| Answer» The Ambedkar Jayanti is an annual festival observed on 14 April to commemorate the birth anniversary of Babasaheb Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar. | |
| 38. |
The 2021 Raisina Dialogue has been organized in a completely digital format due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is which edition of the annual dialogue? |
| Answer» The Prime MInister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 2021 "Raisina Dialogue" the sixth edition of the annual dialogue. | |
| 39. |
India has formally approved the third Covid-19 vaccine for use in the country. Which of these vaccines is not permitted in India? |
| Answer» The Drugs Controller General of India has approved Russian Covid-19 vaccine "Sputnik V" for use in the country, Sinovac vaccines is not permitted in India. | |
| 40. |
NITI Aayog has launched a national digital repository on health and nutrition. What is the name given to this repository? |
| Answer» NITI Aayog launched a national digital repository on health and nutrition, called "Poshan Gyan" on April 13, 2021. | |
| 41. |
Which Municipal Corporation (GMC)has issued India's first Green Municipal bond? |
| Answer» The Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (GMC)has issued India's first Green Municipal bond. The green bond was listed on the BSE bond platform on April 08, 2021. It opened for a subscription on March 31, 2021. | |
| 42. |
Name the mobile app launched for community mental-health well-being of citizens on scalable, secure, and digital platforms by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. |
| Answer» The Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Prof. K Vijay Raghavan launched a mobile app called "MANAS" to cater mental well-being of citizens on scalable, secure and digital platforms. MANAS stands for Mental Health and Normalcy Augmentation System. | |
| 43. |
Who has inaugurated the First bi-annual Indian Air Force, IAF Commanders' Conference 2021? |
| Answer» Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has inaugurated the First bi-annual Indian Air Force, IAF Commanders' Conference 2021 at Air Headquarters. | |
| 44. |
e-SANTA is an electronic marketplace launched by the government for the benefit of which group? |
| Answer» The Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal inaugurated e-SANTA, an electronic marketplace, to provide a platform for connecting aqua farmers and buyers. e-SANTA stands for Electronic Solution for Augmenting NaCSA farmers' Trade in Aquaculture. | |
| 45. |
Which Russian Vaccine has got emergency use authorization in India? |
| Answer» The Central drug regulator, DCGA has approved emergency use authorisation of the Russian Vaccine, Sputnik V. | |
| 46. |
The Union Ministry of Agriculture has inked an MoU with Microsoft India to implement a pilot project in 100 villages. The pilot project will be implemented in how many states? |
| Answer» The Union Ministry of Agriculture has inked a MoU with Microsoft India for a pilot project, aimed at betterment of farmers in the selected 100 villages of 6 states, by creating a vibrant digital agro-ecosystem in the country. | |
| 47. |
What is the theme of the 2021 "Raisina Dialogue"? |
| Answer» The theme for the 2021 conference is "#ViralWorld: Outbreaks, Outliers and Out of Control". | |
| 48. |
Amazon has launched a new "Amazon Smbhav Venture Fund" to digitize Indian SMEs as well as drive Agri-tech and Health-tech innovation. What is the total value of this fund? |
| Answer» The e-commerce giant Amazon has launched a $250 million (Rs 1,873 crore) venture fund called "Amazon Smbhav Venture Fund", to invest in Indian startups and entrepreneurs, with focus on digitizing SMEs. | |
| 49. |
ReNew Power pledges to achieve net-zero emissions by which year? |
| Answer» ReNew Power, India's leading renewable energy company, announced its commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. | |
| 50. |
Receivables Exchange of India Ltd (RXIL), the leading invoice discounting platform for MSMEs, has crossed monthly transaction volumes of how much crore in the month of March? |
| Answer» Receivables Exchange of India Ltd (RXIL), leading invoice discounting platform for MSMEs, said it has crossed monthly transaction volumes of Rs 1,000 crore in the month of March. | |