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| 4051. |
What is the base year fixed for calculating the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) in India? |
| Answer» The base year for calculating the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) is fixed as 2011-12. | |
| 4052. |
Which company has announced to buy SoftBank-backed SB Energy in a $3.5 billion deal? |
| Answer» The Indian renewable energy company Adani Green Energy Ltd would buy SoftBank Group Corp-backed (9984.T) SB Energy Holdings Limited for an enterprise value of $3.5 billion. | |
| 4053. |
The newly launched Oxygen Recycling System has been developed by which organization? |
| Answer» The Indian Navy has designed an Oxygen Recycling System (ORS) to mitigate the existing Oxygen shortages. | |
| 4054. |
What is the theme of World Metrology Day 2021? |
| Answer» The theme for World Metrology Day 2021 is Measurement for Health. | |
| 4055. |
Which company has decided to launch its News Showcase feature in India and is partnering with 30 news organizations? |
| Answer» The Google is launching its News Showcase feature in India and is partnering with 30 news organizations. | |
| 4056. |
Which Hospital has begun screening children aged between 12-18 years for Covaxin Clinical Trials? |
| Answer» The All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi has started screening children aged between 12-18 years for clinical trials of India's indigenous COVID-19 vaccine- Bharat Biotech's Covaxin. | |
| 4057. |
What was the Revenue collected from Goods and Services Tax (GST) in May 2021? |
| Answer» The goods and service tax collections for May clocked Rs 1,02,709 crore, making it the eighth straight month of collections crossing the Rs 1 lakh crore mark. | |
| 4058. |
What is the main objective of the 'Chip-off technique'? |
| Answer» The main objective of the technique is to retrieve encrypted data from locked and severely damaged smart cell phones. | |
| 4059. |
Which state government has ordered private hospitals, nursing homes to administer Covaxin shots only to second-dose beneficiaries from 18-44 age group? |
| Answer» The Delhi government ordered all private hospitals and nursing homes to ensure that the Covaxin doses are used only to vaccinate those people from the 18-44 age group who are eligible for receiving the second dose in June. | |
| 4060. |
What is the theme of the report of Expert Committee on Road Map for ethanol blending in India 2020-2025? |
| Answer» The theme of the report of Expert Committee on Road Map for ethanol blending in India 2020-2025 is 'promotion of biofuels for a better environment'. | |
| 4061. |
AmB is the nano-fiber-based tablet developed by IIT-H for curing which disease? |
| Answer» This was the first-ever attempt to fabricate nanofibrous oral tablets of Amphotericin B for curing Kala Azar. | |
| 4062. |
The DAC has approved REP for construction of 6 Submarines at which cost? |
| Answer» The Defence Acquisition Council has approved the Navy's proposal for construction of six submarines at an approximate cost of Rs 43,000 crore. | |
| 4063. |
G7 has recently signed a deal on Minimum Global Corporate Tax. As per the deal, the minimum global tax rate would be at least how much percent? |
| Answer» G7 advanced economies signed a landmark deal on taxing multinational companies. As per the deal, the minimum global tax rate would be at least 15 per cent. | |
| 4064. |
Which city will soon become India's first Electric vehicle city? |
| Answer» Kevadia in Gujarat will soon transform into the country's first electric-vehicle-only city. | |
| 4065. |
Which company launched 'S.H.E' to promote entrepreneurship, education, and wellbeing of women? |
| Answer» Tata Communications has announced the launch of the 'School of Hope and Empowerment' (S.H.E.) at the 2021 UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development. | |
| 4066. |
The International Financial Services Centres Authority has constituted an expert committee on Investment Funds. Who will head it? |
| Answer» The IFSC has constituted an expert committee. The 12-member panel will be headed by Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Managing Director Nilesh Shah. | |
| 4067. |
The government has increased the FDI limit of the insurance sector to how much percent? |
| Answer» The Finance Ministry formally notified the final rules for increasing the foreign direct investment limit in the insurance sector to 74% from the existing 49. | |
| 4068. |
The SeHAT OPD Portal has been launched by the government to provide telemedicine services to whom? |
| Answer» The main motive of the portal is to provide tele-medicine services to the serving Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families. | |
| 4069. |
The NPCI has partnered with which company to launch RuPay SoftPoS solution for Indian merchants? |
| Answer» The National Payments Corporation of India has partnered with PayCore, a Turkish global payment solutions company to develop SoftPoS solutions for its card network RuPay. | |
| 4070. |
Which ministry has decided to set up a National Mission on the use of Biomass in coal-based thermal power plants? |
| Answer» The Power Ministry has decided to set up a National Mission on the use of Biomass in coal based thermal power plants. | |
| 4071. |
Which company has won the Gold Award at the 2021 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards for 'Most Valuable Medical Innovation'? |
| Answer» The SpiceHealth has won the Gold Award at the 2021 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards for 'Most Valuable Medical Innovation' under coronavirus disease response category. | |
| 4072. |
Who has launched Agatsu Foundation to help people with mental health issues? |
| Answer» Ira Khan has announced the launch of 'Agatsu Foundation', to aid mental health support and foster body awareness programmes and training to promote self-actualisation. | |
| 4073. |
Who has developed materials for Smart Window? |
| Answer» Debabrata Sikdar along with Ashish Kumar Chowdhary from IIT Guwahati have designed a smart window material that can effectively control the amount of heat and light passing through it in response to an applied voltage. | |
| 4074. |
Which institution has bagged the Social Media for Empowerment Awards South Asia? |
| Answer» The Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education under the Department of General Education has won the Social Media for Empowerment Awards South Asia award. | |
| 4075. |
Who chaired the opening session of the 33rd meeting of Health Ministers of Commonwealth countries? |
| Answer» The Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has chaired the opening session of the 33rd meeting of Health Ministers of Commonwealth countries through video conferencing. | |
| 4076. |
Who has launched BioHub for pathogen storage and analysis? |
| Answer» The WHO and the Switzerland has signed a MoU to launch the first WHO BioHub Facility as part of the WHO BioHub System. | |
| 4077. |
Who has announced the autobiography 'Sach Kahun Toh'? |
| Answer» 'Sach Kahun Toh' is the autobiography of the Bollywood actress & Television Director Neena Gupta. | |
| 4078. |
Which Ministry has launched a repository portal & Ayush Sanjivani app? |
| Answer» The ministry of Ayush has launched the clinical repository portal and Ayush Sanjivani mobile application. | |
| 4079. |
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights is providing tele-counselling to children through which portal? |
| Answer» With an objective of providing psychological first-aid and emotional support to children affected during the pandemic, the NCPCR is providing tele-counselling to children through SAMVEDNA. | |
| 4080. |
TRIFED has collaborated with NITI Aayog to implement the Van Dhan Yojana scheme in the Tribal Aspirational Districts identified by Niti Aayog. How many Tribal Aspirational Districts are there presently? |
| Answer» A dedicated team of TRIFED will work together with the NITI Aayog team to prepare the follow-up-plan for the implementation of the Van Dhan Yojana in each of the 39 Tribal Aspirational Districts. | |
| 4081. |
May 28 is dedicated to commemorate the formation of which of these international organizations? |
| Answer» The Amnesty International Day is observed every year on May 28, because it was on this day in 1961 that this non-governmental organization was founded in London. | |
| 4082. |
The Union Cabinet has granted ex-post facto approval to the MoUs entered into by the Institute of Cost Accountants of India and which other institute with various foreign countries and Organizations? |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet has granted ex-post facto approval to the MoUs entered into by the Institute of Cost Accountants of India and the Institute of Company Secretaries of India with various foreign countries and Organizations. | |
| 4083. |
Which ministry launched a 6-month Community Based Inclusive Development Program on rehabilitation of Divyangjan? |
| Answer» The Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment virtually launched a 6- month Community Based Inclusive Development Program on rehabilitation of Divyangjan. | |
| 4084. |
How much amount has been released by the government to 8 North Eastern States under Jal Jeevan Mission? |
| Answer» The Union Government has released Rs 1605 crore to eight North Eastern states under Jal Jeevan Mission to provide tap water supply to rural homes in the current financial year. | |
| 4085. |
In whose name was the Mohali International Stadium renamed? |
| Answer» The Mohali International Hockey Stadium in Punjab has dedicated to legendary centre-forward Balbir Singh Senior at a formal ceremony on his first death anniversary. | |
| 4086. |
Which company signed an MoU with BSE to create an ecosystem for promoting aiding and fostering the growth of SMEs in the country? |
| Answer» Dun and Bradstreet Information Services have signed a MoU with BSE to create an ecosystem for promoting aiding and fostering the growth of SMEs in the country. | |
| 4087. |
The world's largest iceberg has been broken from the Ronne Ice Shelf in Antarctica. What is the name given to his iceberg? |
| Answer» The world's largest iceberg has been discovered in Weddell Sea of Antarctica as per the information by European Space Agency (ESA). The iceberg named A-76. | |
| 4088. |
The Hallmarking of Gold Jewellery is set to begin from which date? |
| Answer» The Hallmarking of Gold Jewellery is set to begin from 15th June this year. | |
| 4089. |
The IBF has announced to rename the organization due to the inclusion of digital platforms under its scope. What will be the new name of IBF? |
| Answer» The Indian Broadcasting Foundation, the apex body of broadcasters in India, is being renamed as Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation. | |
| 4090. |
As per the new norms, what is the maximum amount of insurance benefit under the EDLI scheme? |
| Answer» The insurance benefits under the EDLI scheme have been enhanced and liberalized, particularly to help the families of employees who have lost their lives due to COVID. Amount of maximum insurance benefit has been increased from Rs 6 lakh to Rs. 7 lakh. | |
| 4091. |
Families who have lost the earning member due to Covid will be entitled to a family pension under ESIC equivalent to how much percent of the average daily wage drawn by the worker? |
| Answer» Dependent family members of such persons will be entitled to get the benefit of pension equivalent to 90% of average daily wage drawn by the worker as per the existing norms. | |
| 4092. |
The government has extended the tenure of the office of the IB Director by one year. Who is the Chief of the organization? |
| Answer» The government extended the tenure of Intelligence Bureau (IB) Director Arvinda Kumar by one-year. | |
| 4093. |
Name the Chief of the Research and Analysis Wing whose tenure has been extended by the government for one year till June 2022? |
| Answer» The government extended the tenure of Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) Chief Samant Kumar Goel, by one-year. | |
| 4094. |
FakeBuster is a unique facial detector tool has launched by which institution? |
| Answer» The IIT-Ropar in Punjab has developed a unique detector named 'FakeBuster' that would be helpful to identify and prevent imposters from attending video conferencing and manipulated faces on social media. | |
| 4095. |
Name the new Prime Minister's scheme launched by the government for mentoring Young Authors'? |
| Answer» The Department of Higher Education under Ministry of Education, has launched a new initiative called 'YUVA- Prime Minister's Scheme For Mentoring Young Authors'. | |
| 4096. |
Which Indian institute has joined hands with The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH GIZ to help businesses tackle post-Covid challenges? |
| Answer» The Indian Institute of Management Indore has joined hands with The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH GIZ to help businesses tackle post-Covid challenges. | |
| 4097. |
Which vaccine manufacturer has said its vaccine is 100 percent in prevent COVID-19 among adolescents? |
| Answer» The Moderna announced that various studies have shown that its COVID-19 vaccine is 100 percent effective in preventing COVID-19 infection among adolescents aged between 12 and 17 years. | |
| 4098. |
According to Barclays, what is the estimated GDP growth rate of the Indian economy for fiscal 2021-22? |
| Answer» The British brokerage company, Barclays has cut India's GDP growth estimate for FY22 by a sharp 0.80 percent to 9.2 percent from its previous estimate of 10 percent. | |
| 4099. |
Which Ministry has launched the Seniorcare Aging Growth Engine (SAGE) portal to support elderly persons of the country? |
| Answer» The Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot virtually launched SAGE and also the SAGE portal to support India's elderly persons. | |
| 4100. |
The centre has extended the validity of the Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum till when? |
| Answer» The Union Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has extended the validity of the Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum from March 31st to December 31, 2021. | |