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Question: The earthquake of magnitude 6.4 on the Richter scale hit Assam in April 2021. The event occurred near which fault?
(a) Mishmi thrust
(b) Lohit thrust
(c) Kopili thrust
(d) Allah Bund fault
Ans (c)
An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 on the Richter scale hit Assam around 8 am on April 28, 2021. According to the State Government, the epicentre was in Dhekiajuli town in the state’s Sonitpur district. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the events are located near to Kopili Fault closer to Himalayan Frontal Thrust (HFT). HFT, also known as the Main Frontal Thrust (MFT), is a geological fault along the boundary of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. The area is seismically very active falling in the highest Seismic Hazard zone V associated with collisional tectonics where Indian plate sub-ducts beneath the Eurasian Plate. The Kopili Fault is a 300-km northwest-southeast trending fault from the Bhutan Himalaya to the Burmese arc.
Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about Python-5 missile?
- It is a surface-to-air missile.
- It was test-fired from a Tejas aircraft of the Aeronautical Development Agency in April 2021.
- It is a French-origin missile.
(a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Question: Michael Collins, who died recently, was:
(a) An actor
(b) A novelist
(c) An astronaut
(d) An industrialist
Ans (c)
Michael Collins – one of the three crew members of the first manned mission to the Moon, Apollo 11 in 1969 – has died aged 90. Collins had stayed in lunar orbit as his colleagues Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the Moon. Aldrin, 91, is now the only surviving member of the mission. According to the scientists, Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin garnered most of the attention for the historic first Moon landing in 1969. But their crewmate, Michael Collins, was just as important for the success of the mission.
Question: The Tianhe module launched by China is:
(a) A moon rover
(b) A mars rover
(c) Space station module
(d) Mars station module
Question: Which country is not part of Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (SCRI) ?
(a) India
(b) USA
(c) Japan
(d) Australia
Question: Which bank has launched digital platform ‘Merchant Stack’?
(a) SBI Bank
(b) ICICI Bank
(c) HDFC Bank
(d) Axis Bank
Question: At which place was the India’s first 3D printed house inaugurated?
(a) IIT Delhi
(b) IIT Bombay
(c) IIT Madras
(d) IIT Kanpur
Question: The recently launched ‘Pyrasol’ project is:
(a) An Indo-French project
(b) An Indo-German project
(c) An Indo-US project
(d) An Indo-Israel project
Question: What is the objective of the recently launched ‘IA2030’ initiative?
(a) To maintain immunization
(b) To promote innovation in agriculture
(c) To promote innovation in digital integration
(d) To promote artificial intelligence
Question: Which is the first country to announce to regulate the use of self-driving vehicles?
(a) Germany
(b) France
(c) China
(d) UK
Question: Which country has launched NEO-01 spacecraft to catch space debris with net?
(a) China
(b) France
(c) Russia
(d) Israel
Question: Which country has launched the “Middle East Green” initiative?
(a) United Arab Emirates
(b) Saudi Arabia
(c) Kuwait
(d) Qatar
Question: With reference to the Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- The act came into effect on April 27, 2021.
- According to the act, the government in Delhi means Lt Governor.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI)?
- India has been ranked 49th in the index.
- Norway has topped in the index.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Question: According to the SIPRI report released in April 2021, which are the world’s top three military spenders?
(a) USA, Russia and China
(b) USA, China and India
(c) China, USA and Russia
(d) USA, China and Saudi Arabia
Ans (b)
In its report on trends in global military expenditure in 2020, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has found that the world’s top military spenders — the US, China and India — saw their military spending go up compared to 2019, even during a pandemic year. Last year, the US spent a total of $778 billion, China spent $252 billion and India’s military expenditure was $72.9 billion. While India’s spending since 2019 grew by 2.1 per cent, the increase for China was more moderate, at 1.9 per cent. The US saw a 4.4 per cent growth over its 2019 expenditure. In 2020, the United States’ military spending was 3.7 per cent of its GDP while the corresponding numbers for China and India were 1.7 per cent and 2.9 per cent respectively. The Sweden-based SIPRI is an independent international institute dedicated to research into conflict, armaments, arms control and disarmament.
Question: In which country the Project DANTAK is being carried out with the help of India?
(a) Bhutan
(b) Maldives
(c) Afghanistan
(d) Sri Lanka
Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about ‘Large Area Certification’ (LAC) scheme?
- The scheme is related to organic certification.
- This unique quick certification programme has been launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about organic food exports?
- India’s export of Organic food products rose by 51 per cent in terms of value during financial year 2020-21 compared to the previous fiscal (2019-20).
- Oil cake meal has been a major commodity of the organic product exports from the India.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Question: In which state is the Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary, recently in the news, located?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Gujarat
(c) Goa
(d) Bihar
Question: The Reserve Bank of India has fixed the tenure of MD, CEO and whole-time director (WTD) in a private sector bank at:
(a) 5 years
(b) 10 years
(c) 15 years
(d) 6 years
Question: According to the WHO, which is second African country to eliminate trachoma?
(a) South Africa
(b) Nigeria
(c) Gambia
(d) Ethiopia
Question: The ancient Buddhist site of Thotlakonda, recently in the news, is located in the state of:
(a) Odisha
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Telangana
Question: What is the name of the China’s first-ever Mars rover?
(a) Hualong
(b) Jhudong
(c) Zhurong
(d) Shangdong
Question: The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) scheme has been launched by the:
(a) Ministry of Home Affairs
(b) Ministry of Defence
(c) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
(d) Ministry of Science and Technology
Question: Krishnamurthy Santhanam, who died recently, was a:
(a) Space scientist
(b) Agriculture scientist
(c) Nuclear scientist
(d) Biotech scientist
Question: Who has been appointed as the new Managing Director & CEO of the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange?
(a) Arun Raste
(b) Shobhit Mohite
(c) Naresh Acharya
(d) Amit Mohite
Question: Which of the following has initiated the project Ladakh Ignited Minds?
(a) ISRO
(b) DRDO
(c) Indian Army
(d) CSIR
Question: In which country is the the Karen National Liberation Army active?
(a) Indonesia
(b) Syria
(c) Yemen
(d) Myanmar
Question: What was the name of the 19th edition of the Indian and French Navy bilateral exercise conducted in April 2021?
(a) Indra-2021
(b) Sagar-2021
(c) Maitri-2021
(d) Varuna-2021
Question: How many Global Forest Goals are mentioned in the Global Forest Goals Report 2021?
(a) Four
(b) Five
(c) Six
(d) Eight
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Question: With reference to the malaria, which of the following statements are correct?
- India has witnessed 84 per cent reduction in malaria cases in 2020 as compared to 2015.
- Every year, 22nd April is observed as World Malaria Day.
- Theme for the World Malaria Day 2021 was ‘Reaching the Zero Malaria target’.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Question: A glacier burst was reported in April 2021 from which state/UT’s Sumna area?
(a) Himachal Pradesh
(b) Jammu-Kashmir
(c) Ladakh
(d) Uttarakhand
Question: Classical singer Rajan Mishra, who died recently, was from:
(a) Rampur-Sahaswan gharana
(b) Gwalior gharana
(c) Kirana gharana
(d) Benaras gharana
Question: “The battle for Marib” was recently in the news. In which country is Marib located?
(a) Syria
(b) Chad
(c) Yemen
(d) Iraq
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Question: Which film has won the best feature film award at the Oscars 2021?
(a) The Father
(b) Minari
(c) Sound of Metal
(d) Nomadland
Question: Which film has won the Best International Feature Film at Oscars 2021?
(a) Minari
(b) Another Round
(c) Nomadland
(d) Sound of Metal
Question: Which Union Ministry has distributed e-property cards under the SWAMITVA scheme?
(a) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
(b) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
(c) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
(d) Ministry of Home Affairs
Question: What is the name of the newly discovered smallest-known black hole in the Milky Way galaxy?
(a) The Pallas
(b) The Dione
(c) The Mimas
(d) The Unicorn
Question: In which country a group of 15 people lived in and explored the cave in isolation as part of the Deep Time project?
(a) Germany
(b) Australia
(c) France
(d) Spain
Question: Which country’s submarine “KRI Nanggala” sank in the ocean with its 53 crew members?
(a) Thailand
(b) China
(c) Indonesia
(d) Singapore
Question: Under Crew-2 mission, which spacecraft was launched for International Space Station in April 2021?
(a) Starship
(b) Ingenuity
(c) Endeavour
(d) Orion
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Question: US President has recognized the 1915 killings of which people by Ottoman forces as genocide?
(a) Slovenes
(b) Armenians
(c) Jews
(c) Greeks
Question: Contracting COVID-19 after vaccination is known as:
(a) Breakthrough infection
(b) Double mutant infection
(c) Double attack infection
(d) Advance infection
Question: Who is the writer of e-book titled “Climate Change Explained – for one and all”?
(a) Satish Kumar
(b) Vandana Shiva
(c) Aakash Ranison
(d) Madhav Gadgil
Question: Which company’s ‘Virafin’ was given restricted emergency use approval t for treating moderate COVID-19 symptoms?
(a) Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.
(b) Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
(c) Zydus Cadila
(d) Cipla
Question: Which Union Ministry has launched FOSS4GOV Innovation Challenge?
(a) Ministry of Education
(b) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
(c) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
(d) Ministry of Science and Technology
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Question: LeadIT climate initiative has been launched by:
(a) India and France
(b) India and UK
(c) India and Australia
(d) India and Sweden
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Question: Which species of monkey was used to create the world’s first monkey embryos containing human cells?
(a) Baboon
(b) Macaque
(c) Orangutan
(d) Chimpanzee
Question: The ‘harlequin ichthyosis’, recently in the news, is:
(a) A rare genetic condition
(b) A variant of coronavirus
(c) A new species of spider
(d) A disease of wheat
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Question: Who is the first Indian American appointed as Associate Attorney General in US?
(a) Smita Varshney
(b) Rashmi Gupta
(c) Vanita Gupta
(d) Neha Acharya
Question: Which mission has produced oxygen from the Mars atmosphere for the first time?
(a) Tianwen-1
(b) InSight
(c) Maven
(d) Perseverance
Question: Which country’s parliament has passed the National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act?
(a) UK
(b) US
(c) Australia
(d) France
Question: What is the use of the ‘Pressure Swing Adsorption’ plants?
(a) These plants convert biomass into bio-fertilizer
(b) These plants manufacture oxygen
(c) These plants manufacture spacecraft equimpments
(d) These plants are used for coal gasification
Question: Who is the first woman to be appointed chairperson of Nasscom?
(a) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
(b) Rekha M. Menon
(c) Indra Nooyi
(d) Sudha Murti
Question: The US has committed to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by:
(a) 30%-35% by 2030
(b) 40%-45% by 2030
(c) 60%-72% by 2030
(d) 50%-52% by 2030
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Question: What is target year for climate action and clean energy under the ‘U.S.-India Climate and Clean Energy Agenda’?
(a) 2030
(b) 2045
(c) 2050
(d) 2055
Question: Who is the writer of the newly published book “India and Asian Geopolitics: The Past, Present”?
(a) Vijay Keshav Gokhale
(b) Shivshankar Menon
(c) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
(d) Kanwal Sibal
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Question: Which statements are correct about Energy Transition Index (ETI) 2021?
- It was released by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
- India has been ranked 87th among 115 countries.
- The index was topped by Sweden.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Question: Which is the first political party in India to declare the name of the entity which made donations to it through electoral bonds?
(a) Indian National Congress
(b) Aam Aadmi Party
(c) Biju Janata Dal
(d) Jharkhand Mukti Morcha
Question: Which organization has announced to support eight joint research projects of IIT Delhi under its RESPOND programme?
(a) CSIR
(b) ——
(c) ——
(d) NITI Aayog
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Question: Which institution has released the report titled “Gender bias and inclusion in advertising in India”?
(a) World Economic Forum
(b) UNICEF
(c) UN Women
(d) World Bank
Question: Which has won the ‘Best Wider World Tourism Project’ award at the British Guild of Travel Writers International Tourism (BGTW) Awards 2020?
(a) Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
(b) ——
(c) ——
(d) Ajanta Caves
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Question: Which country organized Boao Forum in April 2021?
(a) Singapore
(b) China
(c) Germany
(d) Indonesia
Question: What was the theme of the Earth Day 2021?
(a) Water for Life Campaign
(b) Healthy Environments for Children
(c) Green Cities
(d) Restore Our Earth
Question: Which religious body has announced that Anjanadri Hillock is Lord Hanuman’s birthplace?
(a) ——t
(b) ——
(c) Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple
(d) Shree Jagannatha Temple
Question: In April 2021, with which country has India signed an agreement on ‘Cities Combating Plastic Entering the Marine Environment’?
(a) France
(b) Israel
(c) UK
(d) Germany
Question: In April 2021, India has been elected by acclamation to three bodies of the UN Economic and Social Council. Which of the followings is not among those three bodies?
(a) Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
(b) UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women
(c) Commission on Population and Development
(d) World Food Programme
Question: Sankha Ghosh, who died recently, was:
(a) A poet
(b) An actor
(c) Composer
(d) Folk singer
Question: Which country has decided to launch its own space station in 2030?
(a) Japan
(b) France
(c) Israel
(d) Russia
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Question: Who has become the first Indian woman to scale the Mt Annapurna?
(a) Sandhya Tirki
(b) Priyanka Mohite
(c) Anupama Chaitnya
(d) Sakshi Acharya
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Question: Which of the following statements are correct about World Press Freedom Index 2021?
- India is ranked 142, same as last year.
- The report was published by the Reporters Without Borders.
- Norway has topped the index.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Question: Which country’s President Idriss Deby Itno died from wounds sustained in battle?
(a) Burundi
(b) Chad
(c) Armenia
(d) Rwanda
Question: In which state, Italy has launched its first mega park project in India?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Punjab
(c) Gujarat
(d) Uttar Pradesh
Question: M. Narasimham, who died recently, was:
(a) Former finance minister
(b) Former chairman of SEBI
(c) Former chairman of NSE
(d) Former RBI Governor
Question: Under which article of the Constitution of India, ad-hoc judges can be appointed in the High Courts?
(a) Article 124A
(b) Article 216A
(c) Article 224A
(d) Article 274A
Ans (c)
The Supreme Court on April 19, 2021 passed a slew of guidelines regarding the appointment of ad-hoc judges in High Courts under Article 224A of the Constitution. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India SA Bobde, Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Surya Kant passed the judgment in the case Lok Prahari vs Union of India. Article 224A enables a Chief Justice of a High Court, with the previous consent of the President, to request a former High Court judge to “sit and act as a judge” of the High Court to hear cases. The provision has been invoked very rarely in the judicial history of India. The Supreme Court has laid down 5 trigger points which can activate the process under Article 224A. The Trigger Point cannot be singular and there can be more than one eventuality where it arieses: 1. If the vacancies are more than 20% of the sanctioned strength. 2. The cases in a particular category are pending for over five years. 3 .More than 10% of the backlog of pending cases are over five years old, 4. The percentage of the rate of disposal is lower than the institution of the cases either in a particular subject matter or generally in the Court, 5. Even if there are not many old cases pending, but depending on the jurisdiction, a situation of mounting arrears is likely to arise if the rate of disposal is consistently lower than the rate of filing over a period of a year or more.
Question: The Union Cabinet has approved a scheme for providing subsidy for production of urea through coal gasification by which plant?
(a) Talcher Fertilizers Limited
(b) Madras Fertilizer Ltd.
(c) Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited
(d) Nagarjuna Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd., Kakinada
Question: In April 2021, the fifth Session of Codex Committee was held on:
(a) Spices and Culinary Herbs
(b) Fresh fishes and shrimps
(c) Trans-fats and healthy foods
(d) Urban food habits
Question: When was the World Heritage Day 2021 celebrated?
(a) April 5
(b) February 16
(c) March 16
(d) April 18
Question: Which Union Ministry inaugurated the first-ever online exhibition on Ramayana?
(a) Ministry of Culture
(b) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
(c) Ministry of Education
(d) Ministry of Rural Development
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Question: Why the US treasury department has retained India in the currency manipulator watch list?
- Higher dollar purchases by RBI
- India has had a trade surplus with the United States.
- India has continued trading with Iran.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1 only
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Question: India has second time invoked the ‘peace clause’ at which organization?
(a) International Monetary Fund
(b) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
(c) United Nations Security Council
(d) World Trade Organization
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Question: Which Union Ministry has launched the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)?
(a) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
(b) Ministry of Science and Technology
(c) Ministry of Finance
(d) Minister of Commerce & Industry
Ans (d)
Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal on April 19, 2021 launched the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS). The Fund aims to provide financial assistance to startups for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry, and commercialization. The Scheme was announced by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi on 16th January 2021 in his Grand Plenary address of ‘Prarambh: StartupIndia International Summit’, marking the five-year anniversary of the Startup India initiative. Rs. 945 Crore corpus will be divided over the next 4 years for providing seed funding to eligible startups through eligible incubators across India. The scheme is expected to support an estimated 3,600 startups through 300 incubators. This Scheme will create a robust startup ecosystem, particularly in Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns of India, which are often deprived of adequate funding. An Experts Advisory Committee (EAC) has been created by DPIIT to execute and monitor the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme. Grants of upto Rs 5 Crores shall be provided to the eligible incubators selected by the EAC. The selected incubators shall provide grants of up to Rs 20 lakhs for validation of Proof of Concept, or prototype development, or product trials to startups. Furthermore, investments of up to Rs 50 lakhs shall be provided to the startups for market entry, commercialization, or scaling up through convertible debentures or debt-linked instruments.
Question: NASA’s Ingenuity Helicopter has become the first aircraft in history to make a powered, controlled flight on which planet?
(a) Venus
(b) Saturn
(c) Mars
(d) Mercury
Question: According to the National climate vulnerability assessment report, which three states have over 60% districts in the category of highly vulnerable districts?
(a) Uttar Pradesh, Kerala and Odisha
(b) Assam, Bihar, and Jharkhand
(c) Odisha, Bihar and Jharkhand
(d) Assam, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
Question: Who was awarded the Vaclav Havel Human Rights Prize?
(a) Loujain al-Hathloul
(b) Nora AlMatrooshi
(c) Lubna Olayan
(d) Princess Ameerah Al- Taweel
Question: Who has been elected as the First Secretary of Cuba’s Communist Party after Raul Castro’s retirement?
(a) Rene Mesa Villafana
(b) Manuel Marrero Cruz
(c) Miguel Díaz-Canel
(d) José Ángel Portal Miranda
Question: Which committee has been set up by the RBI to undertake a comprehensive review of the working of asset reconstruction companies (ARCs)?
(a) Mahesh Kumar Jain
(b) Michael Patra
(c) Rajeshwar Rao
(d) Sudarshan Sen
Question: Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 323, the first unit of the indigenously built ALH Mk III aircraft, was commissioned into the Indian Navy at:
(a) INS Hansa, Goa
(b) INS Chilika, Odisha
(c) INS Garuda, Kerala
(d) INS Kadamba, Gujarat
Question: What is the objective of the countercyclical capital buffer (CCCB) framework?
(a) Banks are required to set aside a higher portion of their capital during good times
(b) Banks are required to set aside a higher portion of their capital during bad times.
(c) Banks are required to cut their spending on office expenses
(d) Central Banks are required to raise the interest rate
Question: Which institution’s engineers have created the whitest paint ever?
(a) Princeton University
(b) Purdue University
(c) University of Oxford
(d) University of Cambridge
Question: The term “class effect” is sometimes mentioned in the media in the context of the affairs of:
(a) Tribal classification
(b) Treatment of patients
(c) Climate change
(d) Subsidy distribution
Question: Which Union Ministry had organized Gender Samvaad event in April 2021?
(a) Ministry of Science and Technology
(b) Ministry of Home Affairs
(c) Ministry of Rural Development
(d) Ministry of Education
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Question: In which state the India’s first bamboo-dwelling bat with sticky discs has been found?
(a) Meghalaya
(b) Kerala
(c) Nagaland
(d) Arunachal Pradesh
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Question: Researchers have found a new species of cynodonts from Tiki Formation. In which state is the Tiki Formation located?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Meghalaya
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Madhya Pradesh
Question: Researchers have found a new species of cynodonts from Madhya Pradesh. Cynodonts were:
(a) Dinosaurs-like animals
(b) Rat-like animal
(c) Elephant-like animal
(d) Fish-like species
Question: Two highly conserved Great Indian Bustards (GIBs) were shot down by the hunters in the Cholistan desert. Where is the Cholistan desert located?
(a) Myanmar
(b) China
(c) Pakistan
(d) India
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Question: Guillermo Lasso has been elected as the President of:
(a) Ecuador
(b) Peru
(c) Panama
(d) Egypt
Question: Pakistan witnessed large scale violence in April 2021 after banning which organisation?
(a) Balochistan National Party
(b) Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen
(c) Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan
(d) Jamiat Ulama-e-Islam Nazryati
Question: In April 2021, which state has decided to form a joint consultative committee for taking an exercise to register its Indigenous Inhabitants?
(a) Mizoram
(b) Tripura
(c) Nagaland
(d) Arunachal Pradesh
Question: Where is the Aditya-L1 Support Centre being set up to monitor and coordinate on the work on Aditya-L1’s various payloads?
(a) Leh
(b) Mount Abu
(c) Chennai
(d) Nainital
Question: Facebook has partnered with CleanMax to set up a 32 megawatts (MW) wind power project in
(a) Gujarat
(b) Karnataka
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Kerala
Question: Charles Geschke, who died recently, was related to the development of:
(a) Google Chrome browser
(b) Adobe’s PDF
(c) Tesla’s self driving car
(d) Microsoft’s Window 10
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Question: What is India’s ranking in the Facebook-Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Inclusive Internet Index 2021?
(a) 27th
(b) 49th
(c) 68th
(d) 77th
Question: On which river an all-weather ROPAX Jetty has been approved in Odisha?
(a) Mahanadi river
(b) Brahmani river
(c) Subarnarekha river
(d) Dhamra river
Question: Which of the followings has developed the SpO2 – Blood Oxygen Saturation supplemental Oxygen Delivery System?
(a) IIT Kanpur
(b) DRDO
(c) ISRO
(d) CSIR
Question: Bernard “Bernie” Madoff, who died recently, made headlines for:
(a) Minting his own currency
(b) Ponzi scheme scandal
(c) Inventing cryptocurrency
(d) Establishing his own country
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Question: On April 17, 2021 moon came between which two planets?
(a) Venus and Earth
(b) Mars and Earth
(c) Mars and Venus
(d) Mercury and Earth
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Question: According to the the IMD, southwest monsoon seasonal rainfall over the country as a whole is most likely to be normal. Which of the followings is termed as the normal monsoon?
(a) 96 to 104 % of LPA
(b) 100 to 110 % of LPA
(c) 90 to 98% of LPA
(d) 85 to 95 % of LPA
Question: In which country is the Damasak town located where 65,000 people have fled following attacks?
(a) Kenya
(b) Nigeria
(c) Syria
(d) Somalia
Question: India and which country’s space agency CNES signed an agreement for cooperation for India’s first human space mission, Gaganyaan?
(a) Russia
(b) Israel
(c) France
(d) Japan
Question: What is a Dogecoin?
(a) A hybrid dog species
(b) A cryptocurrency
(c) A new national currency of Brazil
(d) A new island nation
Question: SAATHI is an initiative by:
(a) Ministry of Women and Child Development
(b) Ministry of Labour and Employment
(c) Ministry of Tourism
(d) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Question: Which of the following has launched the IP Guru initiative?
(a) SEBI
(b) C-DAC
(c) NIXI
(d) CSIR
Question: In which state is the Gangavaram port located?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Kerala
(c) Odisha
(d) Andhra Pradesh
Question: Which of the following has decided to deploy Network Survey Vehicle (NSV)?
(a) Department of Science and Technology
(b) National Tiger Conservation Authority
(c) Central Pollution Control Board
(d) National Highways Authority of India
Question: Which institute has developed “World 1st affordable and long-lasting hygiene product DuroKea Series”?
(a) IIT Hyderabad
(b) IIT Delhi
(c) IIT Madras
(d) IIT Bombay
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Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct?
- Wholesale-level inflation shot up to 7.39 per cent in March 2021 on a year-on-year basis.
- Wholesale-level inflation in March 2021 on a year-on-year basis was the highest in India since October 2012.
- The wholesale price index basket has representation of the services and goods sectors.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Question: Which of the following new amendment/amendments has/have been introduced in the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholding?
- A person who has got registration as OCI cardholder prior to attaining the age of 20 years, there will be no requirement of re-issue of OCI card.
- If a person has obtained registration as OCI cardholder after attaining the age of 20 years, there will be no requirement of re-issue of OCI card.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (b)
Government has decided to simplify the process to re-issue Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards. Currently, the OCI card is required to be re-issued each time a new passport is issued up to 20 years of age and once after completing 50 years of age. Now, it has been decided to dispense with this requirement. A person who has got registration as OCI cardholder prior to attaining the age of 20 years will have to get the OCI card re-issued only once when a new passport is issued after completing 20 years of age. If a person has obtained registration as OCI cardholder after attaining the age of 20 years, there will be no requirement of re-issue of OCI card. As per the extant law, a foreigner of Indian origin or a foreign spouse of an Indian citizen or foreign spouse of an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholder, can be registered as an OCI cardholder. OCI card is a life-long visa for entry into and stay in India with a number of other major benefits attached to it which are not available to other foreigners.
Question: With reference to the new varieties of crop developed, which option is not correct?
(a) Punjab Kesar: Wheat
(b) Punjab Sona: Tomato
(c) Punjab Raunak: Brinjal
(d) Punjab Bharpoor: Brinjal
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Question: The Justice D.K. Jain Committee report is related to:
(a) Data privacy in the digital world
(b) Cryptocurrency ban
(c) Rohingya migration to India
(d) Nambi Narayanan espionage case
Question: Why almost two months annual fishing ban for April-June months is announced in some of the coastal states of India?
(a) To improve coastal infrastructures
(b) To conserve fish stocks in breeding period
(c) To dispose coastal solid waste
(d) To ensure safety of fishermen from extreme events
Question: Which state/UT has launched the first edition of Babasaheb Ambedkar Digital Kala Festival?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Delhi
(d) Madhya Pradesh
Question: What is the title of the ‘State of World Population Report 2021’?
(a) Our life our goals
(b) My life has its own priorities
(c) My body is my own
(d) My thinking is my inner sense
Question: The ‘Paris Call for Trust and Security’, recently in the news, is related to:
(a) Cooperation against the hate speech
(b) Freedom of navigation in the oceans
(c) Adherence to the patent and copyright rules
(d) Cooperation in the field of Cyberspace
Question: Which of the following has launched the MANAS app to promote mental wellbeing across age groups?
(a) NITI Aayog
(b) CSIR
(c) Principal Scientific Advisor
(d) WHO India
Question: With whom the Ministry of Agriculture has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a pilot project in 100 villages of 6 states?
(a) Google
(b) Microsoft
(c) Dell Foundation
(d) Infosys foundation
Question: In April 2021, who chaired the first meeting of National Startup Advisory Council (NSAC)?
(a) Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman
(b) Shri Narendra Modi
(c) Shri Piyush Goyal
(d) Dr. Harshvardhan
Question: Which Union Ministry has launched the ‘Transport 4 All Digital Innovation Challenge ‘?
(a) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
(b) Ministry of Earth Sciences
(c) Ministryof Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
(d) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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Question: Which country’s Prime Minister Joseph Jouthe has resigned as the country faces a spike in killings and kidnappings?
(a) Haiti
(b) Burundi
(c) Rwanda
(d) Kenya
Question: According to a recent report, illegal sale of sturgeon, one of the most endangered species in the world, is rampant in the lower Danube region. What is a sturgeon?
(a) A fish species
(b) A frog species
(c) A sea turtle species
(d) A plant species
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Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about the recently launched e-SANTA?
- It was inaugurated by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal.
- It is an electronic marketplace providing a platform to connect minor forest produces and the buyers.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Question: The European Union’s drug watchdog has found a possible link between the AstraZeneca vaccine and which rare blood clot?
(a) Chediak-Higashi Syndrome
(b) Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction
(c) Arnold-Chiari Malformation
(d) Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis
Question: Which of the following has launched the Poshan Gyan digital repository?
(a) NITI Aayog
(b) C-DAG
(c) ICAR
(d) FSSAI
Question: What was the outcome of the recently concluded Indian Rhino Vision 2020 (IRV 2020)?
(a) It failed completely to achieve the goals.
(b) It achieved all its goals.
(c) It achieved its target of attaining a population of 3,000 rhinos in Assam.
(d) It achieved its target to spread the Rhinoceros unicornis across four protected areas.
Question: Alessandra Galloni has become the first woman editor-in-chief of:
(a) Associated Press
(b) AFP
(c) Reuters
(d) Asian News International
Question: The Narrow-Line Seyfert 1, recently mentioned in the media, is:
(a) A galaxy
(b) An island in the Pacific
(c) World’s fastest train
(d) A NASA space mission
Question: Who has been awarded with the second highest civilian French honour of Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters?
(a) Amitabh Bachhan
(b) Gurinder Chadha
(c) Guneet Monga
(d) Vishal Bhardwaj
Question: Which country celebrated its 100th anniversary of its founding in April 2021?
(a) Saudi Arabia
(b) United Arab Emirates
(c) Jordan
(d) Kuwait
Question: Japan has announced to release water containing which radioactive isotope from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear station into the sea?
(a) Radium
(b) Strontium
(c) Neptunium
(d) Tritium
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Question: Yogesh Praveen, who died recently, was an expert on:
(a) Vedic Civilization
(b) Sufi movement
(c) Awadh history
(d) Irrigation history in India
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Question: Which is the first country to ratify the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)?
(a) China
(b) Singapore
(c) Japan
(d) Thailand
Ans (b)
Singapore has ratified the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and deposited its ratification instrument, becoming the first participating country to complete the official process. According to the Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry, the country has deposited its instrument of ratification on April 9, 2021. All 10 ASEAN members and Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea signed the trade pact, the world’s largest, at the 4th RCEP Summit in November 2020. The agreement will enter into force 60 days after it has been ratified by at least six Asean member states and three non-Asean signatories. RCEP participating countries are targeting for the pact to enter into force on Jan 1, 2022. The RCEP builds upon existing trade deals among its 15 member countries, which together account for 30 per cent of the global economy and one-third of the world’s population.
Question: Which two organisations have come together to launch ‘
Aahaar Kranti’ mission?
(a) NITI Aayog and GAVI
(b) ICAR and FAO
(c) Vibha and GIST
(d) CSIR and NITI Aayog
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Question: Which two countries have launched the construction of “Central Asia International Centre for Trade and Economic Cooperation” ?
(a) Tajikistan and Turkmenistan
(b) Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
(c) Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan
(d) Kazakhstan and Tajikistan
Question: The AICTE Lilavati Awards 2020 were given on:
(a) Mathematics teaching
(c) Classical dancing
(c) Women empowerment
(d) Environment conservation
Question: Which of the following has launched the India Energy Dashboards Version 2.0?
(a) POWERGRID
(b) NITI Aayog
(c) NSE
(d) IREDA
Question: Which country’s Sputnik V vaccine has been recommended for emergency use authorisation in India?
(a) China
(b) France
(c) Germany
(d) Russia
Question: Who has been appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner?
(a) Sushil Chandra
(b) Sunil Chandra
(c) Amitabh Chandra
(d) Vijay Sampat
Question: Who is the first Arab woman to train as an astronaut?
(a) Christine Sfeir
(b) Khadija Ben Guenna
(c) Lama Sulaiman
(d) Nora al-Matrooshi
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Question: Which of the following has launched the first-of-its kind Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) handbook in India?
(a) Bar Association of India
(b) National Legal Services Authority
(c) NITI Aayog
(d) Supreme Court of India
Question: When was the 37th Siachen Day celebrated?
(a) April 10, 2021
(b) April 6, 2021
(c) April 13, 2021
(d) April 4, 2021
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Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about the special vaccination drive, Teeka Utsav?
- It began on the birth anniversary of Kasturba Gandhi.
- It culminated on the occasion of birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
- It was held between 11-14 April 2021.
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Question: On the occasion of which organisaton’s foundation day, the ‘Little Guru’ app was unveiled?
(a) Sangeet Natak Akademi
(b) Indian Council for Cultural Relations
(c) Archaeological Survey of India
(d) National Archives of India
Question: Irrawaddy, bottle-nose and humpback, recently mentioned in the media, are:
(a) Species of frog
(b) Species of sea turtles
(c) Species of dolphins
(d) Species of crocodiles
Question: What is the objective of recently launched Shaphari scheme?
(a) To promote frozen shrimp produce in India
(b) To promote urban forestry in India
(c) To promote production of bio-fuel plants in India
(d) To promote adoption of micro irrigation technologies in India
Question: According to a recent study:
(a) The Indus and Ganges River dolphins are not one, but two separate species.
(b) The Indus and Ganges River dolphins are not two, but single species.
(c) The Indus River dolphin is the sub-species of Ganges River dolphin.
(d) The Ganges River dolphin is the sub-species of Indus River dolphin.
Question: Which country’s Natanz nuclear facility was in the news due to cyber attack?
(a) North Korea
(b) Iran
(c) China
(d) Russia
Question: In which state is the Umngot dam project proposed?
(a) Manipur
(b) Mizoram
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Meghalaya
The project documents say people of 13 villages along the Umngot are likely to lose 296 hectares of land due to submergence if the dam comes up.
Question: After abolition of Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT), appeals against decisions of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) can be filed in the:
(a) Directly to the Supreme Court of India
(b) High Court
(c) District Court
(d) None of the above
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Question: Which film was adjudged the best film at the BAFTA film awards 2021?
(a) The Father
(b) The Trial of the Chicago 7
(c) Nomadland
(d) The Mauritanian
Question: Which ship of the US Navy carried out a freedom of navigation patrols (FONOP) in India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) without consent?
(a) USS Nimitz
(b) USS Carl Vinson
(c) USS John Paul Jones
(d) USS George H.W. Bush
Question: When was the World Homoeopathy Day 2021 celebrated?
(a) 5 April 2021
(b) 2 April 2021
(c) 10 April 2021
(d) 7April 2021
Question: India has signed MoU with which country’s Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere (RISH)?
(a) Japan
(b) France
(c) UK
(d) Australia
Question: Which glacier has been termed as the “Doomsday Glacier “?
(a) Denmen Glacier
(b) Byrd Glacier
(c) Thwaites Glacier
(d) Pine Island Glacier
Question: Which state’s Lokayukta has found state Higher Education Minister KT Jaleel guilty of nepotism and abuse of power ?
(a) Kerala
(b) West Bengal
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Telangana
Question: Indian companies are producing injection Remdesivir under voluntary licensing agreement with:
(a) Pfizer
(b) Gilead Sciences
(c) Sanofi
(d) Johnson and Johnson
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Question: In which state a team of researchers have spotted the ‘three-banded rosefinch’ bird species first time in India?
(a) Kerala
(b) Nagaland
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Question: Prince Philip, who died recently, was also:
(a) The Duke of Norfolk
(b) The Duke of Richmond
(c) The Duke of Westminster
(d) The Duke of Edinburgh
Ans (d)
Prince Philip, the longest serving royal consort in British history who was a constant presence at Queen Elizabeth II’s side for decades, died on April 9, 2021 aged 99. Prince Philip was also the Duke of Edinburgh. The Prince married Princess Elizabeth in 1947, five years before she became Queen, and was the longest-serving royal consort in British history. Philip spent 65 years supporting the queen, retiring from his public role in 2017 and staying largely out of the view since. In his active years, he helped set a new course for the monarchy under a young queen, championing Britain itself, as well as environmental causes, science and technology.
Question: The fuel consumption in India in 2020-21 contracted first time since 1998-99. What was the total fuel consumption in 2020-21?
(a) 214.12 million tonnes
(b) 204.72 million tonnes
(c) 194.63 million tonnes
(d) 184.43 million tonnes
Question: In April 2021, which two countries agreed on instituting a ‘Strategic Partnership on Water’?
(a) India and Norway
(b) India and Russia
(c) India and Australia
(d) India and Netherlands
Question: Nano Sniffer-the world’s first Microsensor based Explosive Trace Detector (ETD) has been developed by a startup incubated by:
(a) DRDO
(b) IIT Bombay
(c) IISc Bengaluru
(d) IIT Madras
Question: Which organisation has released the Consumer Confidence Survey?
(a) NITI Aayog
(b) RBI
(c) CSO
(d) Labour Bureau
Question: What is the outcome of the Muon g-2 experiment?
(a) There might be a new force in the Universe
(b) Virus mutation frequency depends on the diversity of the population
(c) There is no dark matter in the Universe.
(d) There is a link between the Earth rotation and the climate change
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Question: Who has earned two Guinness World Records for his fastest solo cycling feats in last one year?
(a) Bharat Pannu
(b) Arjun Vishwas
(c) Deepesh Maurya
(d) Anand Rangnathan .
Question: In which country a 3000 years old “lost golden city” was discovered recently near Luxor ?
(a) Iraq
(b) Greece
(c) Egypt
(d) Iran
Question: In which country the La Soufriere volcano erupted in April 2021?
(a) Antigua and Guyana
(b) St Vincent
(c) Barbados
(d) Belize
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Question: The Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI) has been launched by:
(a) G-7 countries
(b) G-20 countries
(c) New Development Bank
(d) European Central Bank
Ans (b)
The G-20 Finance Ministers and the Governors of the central banks have extended the Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI) relief for six more months. Now the offer will continue till December 2021. The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had asked G20 countries to establish the Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI) in April 2020. The initiative took effect on May 1, 2020. The Debt Service Suspension Initiative offers a temporary suspension of “official sector” or government-to-government debt payments. The objective of the DSSI is to help countries concentrate their resources on fighting the pandemic and safeguarding the lives and livelihoods of millions of the most vulnerable people. To receive DSSI relief, countries are required to apply for an arrangement with the International Monetary Fund.
Question: What is a formal scientific classification of “double mutant” Covid-19 virus in India?
(a) V.2.617
(b) B.1.617
(c) C.1.617
(d) B.2.617
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Question: According to the RBI’s new norms, how much ammount can an individual customer hold with payments banks (PBs)?
(a) Rs. 1 lakh
(b) Rs. 2 lakh
(c) Rs. 2.5 lakh
(d) Rs. 3 lakh
Question: Which Union Ministry has launched the SARTHAQ initiative?
(a) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
(b) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
(c) Ministry of Education
(d) Ministry of Labour and Employment
Question: The Hindi translation of the book ‘Odisha Itihaas’ was released recently. Who is the writer of the book ‘Odisha Itihaas’?
(a) Pratibha Ray
(b) Fakir Mohan Senapati
(c) Surendra Mohanty
(d) Harekrushna Mahtab
Question: Nethra Kumanan, recently in the news, is related to which sports event?
(a) Boxing
(b) Weightlifting
(c) Sailing
(d) Rowing
Question: In April 2021, India handed over fast petrol vessel PS Zoroaster to which country?
(a) Madagascar
(b) Mauritius
(c) Tanzania
(d) Seychelles
Question: Which one of the followings is not the member of E9 Countries?
(a) China
(b) India
(c) Nigeria
(d) South Africa
Question: Which institution has launched the ‘Lab on Wheels’?
(a) IIT Bombay
(b) Delhi Technological University
(c) JNU, Delhi
(d) IIT Madras
Question: The Union Cabinet in April 2021 approved the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for which White Goods?
(a) Fridges and Dishwashers
(b) Washing machines and Air Conditioners
(c) Blenders and LED Lights
(d) Air Conditioners and LED Lights
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Question: The Union Cabinet has approved Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme ‘National Programme on High Efficiency Solar PV (Photo Voltic) Modules’ with an outlay of:
(a) Rs.4,500 crore
(b) Rs.5,500 crore
(c) Rs.6,500 crore
(d) Rs.7,500 crore
Question: Which edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha was held in April 2021?
(a) 2nd edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha
(b) 3rd edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha
(c) 4th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha
(d) 5th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha
Question: In April 2021, which ship was deployed to Mauritius for undertaking joint hydrographic surveys along with their Mauritian counterparts?
(a) INS Sagardhwani
(b) ORV Sagar Kanya
(c) INS Sarvekshak
(d) ORG Sagar Nidhi
Question: India currently only extracts alkaloids from opium gum at facilities controlled by the:
(a) Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals
(b) Revenue Department
(c) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
(d) Department of Biotechnology
Question: In which city is the Gyanvapi Mosque located?
(a) Mathura
(b) Varanasi
(c) Ayodhya
(d) Agra
Question: Which country has decided not to participate in the Tokyo Olympics 2021?
(a) Iran
(b) Vietnam
(c) North Korea
(d) Somalia
Question: Which player has received the Chhattisgarh Veerni Award?
(a) P.V. Sindhu
(b) Hima Das
(c) Dipa Karmakar
(d) Dutee Chand
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Question: Which Union Ministry has launched the first online PDOT Programme?
(a) Ministry of Labour and Employment
(b) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
(c) Ministry of External Affairs
(d) Ministry of Education
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Question: What is objective of the recently launched ‘Anamaya’?
(a) To enhance the health and nutrition status of the tribal communities
(b) To enhance the health and nutrition status of the all rural women
(c) Skilling the rural women to make them self reliant
(d) To encourage women to save for small saving schemes
Question: What is the objective of the recently formed ‘India H2 Alliance’ (IH2A) ?
(a) To explore helium deposit in India
(b) To commercialize hydrogen technologies
(c) To promote rain water harvesting
(d) To conserve heritages in India
Question: In February 2021, which countries were the three biggest crude oil supplier to India?
(a) Iraq, USA and Saudi Arabia
(b) USA, Iraq and Iran
(c) Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Iran
(d) Iraq, USA and Nigeria
Question: Which organisaiton has announced to publish the Financial Inclusion Index?
(a) NITI Aayog
(b) Reserve Bank of India
(c) State Bank of India
(d) Small Industries Development Bank of India
Question: According to the Government of India’s data, which state was the highest contributor to small savings collections?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Kerala
(c) Maharashtra
(d) West Bengal
Question: Who has topped the Forbes’ annual world’s billionaires list 2021?
(a) Elon Musk
(b) Warren Buffet
(c) Bill Gates
(d) Jeff Bezos
Question: What is the the name of the Supreme Court of India’s recently launched Artificial Intelligence portal?
(a) SCHIGH
(b) SUPACE
(c) SUPITE
(d) SCOTIE
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Question: Which Union Ministry has launched Madhukranti portal?
(a) Ministry of Ayush
(b) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
(c) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
(d) Ministry of Rural Development
Question: Which has become 10th city in India to raise Municipal Bonds?
(a) Kanpur
(b) Chennai
(c) Ghaziabad
(d) Bhopal
Question: What are Wolf–Rayet stars?
(a) These are less luminous stars
(b) These are highly luminous stars.
(c) These are never die stars
(d) These are stars with no moon
Question: Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana is the:
(a) First person from Andhra Pradesh to be the Chief Justice of India.
(b) Second person from Andhra Pradesh to be the Chief Justice of India.
(c) First person from Telangana to be the Chief Justice of India.
(d) Second person from Tamil Nadu to be the Chief Justice of India.
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Question: In April 2021, which country hosted a Meeting of BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors?
(a) China
(b) India
(c) Russia
(d) Brazil
Question: According to the Central Vigilance Commission’s (CVC) recent guidelines, the tenure of the officials in the vigilance units of government organisations, has been restricted to:
(a) Two years
(b) Three years
(c) Four years
(d) One year
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Question: Which statements are correct about World’s highest Railway Bridge?
- It is being built on the River Chenab.
- The iconic bridge is 1315 metres long.
- The Arch of this bridge will be 35 meters higher than the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Question: Who has been appointed as the new Mission Director for Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)?
(a) Dr Chintan Vaishnav
(b) Dr Sidharth Mukherjee
(c) Dr Narottam Chaitnya
(d) Dr. Surya Prakash
Question: Which state’s farmer has developed an innovative mango variety called Sadabahar?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Kerala
Question: The Palma city, recently in the news, is located in:
(a) Yemen
(b) Iraq
(c) Syria
(d) Mozambique
Question: Which is first major economy in the world to create its own digital currency titled the Digital Currency Electronic Payment (DCEP)?
(a) USA
(b) Singapore
(c) Japan
(d) China
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Question: Which organisation has launched “Sankalp se Siddhi – Village & Digital Connect Drive”?
(a) NITI Aayog
(b) TRIFED
(c) Department of Science and Technology
(d) C-DAC
Question: Which is the first player to cross 1 billion transaction mark on UPI?
(a) Google Pay
(b) Paytm
(c) Mobikwik
(d) Phone Pe
Question: In April 2021, the Central Government introduced an ordinance on ‘Pre-Pack’ which is related to:
(a) Fertilizer subsidy
(b) Insolvency proceedings
(c) GM foods import
(d) Packaging of jute bags
Question: The US has raised questions at India’s RoDTEP scheme. The RoDTEP scheme is related to:
(a) Solar cell manufacturing
(b) Duty cuts on exports
(c) Digital tax on E-Commerce
(d) Minimum support price
Question: Which country’s President/Prime Minister has signed a legislation in April 2021 clearing the way for him to remain in power until 2036?
(a) China
(b) Russia
(c) Bangladesh
(d) Sri Lanka
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Question: What is the name of the NASA’s mini-helicopter which touched town on the Mars surface in April 2021?
(a) Infinity
(b) Ingenuity
(c) Interface
(d) Ingenious
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Question: Which Naxal group killed 22 security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma-Bijapur in April 2021?
(a) Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) Janashakti
(b) Krantikari Adivasi Mahila Sangathan
(c) Communist Party of Bharat
(d) Peoples’ Liberation Guerilla Army
Question: Who has been conferred the “Most Eminent Senior Citizen” award?
(a) Lal Krishna Advani
(b) Murali Manohar Josh
(c) J. S. Guleria
(d) Julio Ribeiro
Question: When was the National Maritime Day observed?
(a) 28 March 2021
(b) 5 April 2021
(c) 24 March 2021
(d) 2 April 2021
Question: To safeguard which of the following, the DRDO has developed an Advanced Chaff Technology?
(a) Naval ships
(b) Army personnel deployed on borders
(c) Missiles
(d) Computers of defence establishments
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Question: G Gordon Liddy, who died recently, was related to which of the following scandal?
(a) Watergate scandal
(b) Panama papers scandal
(c) Agusta scandal
(d) Bofors scandal
Question: The CAG has recently reported mismanagement in which state’s ‘Niramaya’ health scheme?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Odisha
(d) Madhya Pradesh
Question: Pham Minh Chinh is the new Prime Minister of:
(a) Laos
(b) Thailand
(c) Myanmar
(d) Vietnam
Question: For the first time, scientists have discovered X-rays emitting from which planet?
(a) Mercury
(b) Venus
(c) Neptune
(d) Uranus
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Question: What is the objective of recently launched ACT-Accelerator initiative?
(a) Transition from fossil fuel to renewable sources
(b) To act against gender discrimination
(c) To curb terror financing
(d) To ensure equitable access to COVID-19 tests and vaccines
Ans (d)
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO), appointed Carl Bildt as WHO Special Envoy for the Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator (ACT-Accelerator) March 31, 2021. The ACT-Accelerator is a groundbreaking global collaboration to accelerate development, production, and equitable access to novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) tests, treatments and vaccines, according to the WHO website. It brings together governments, scientists, businesses, civil society, and philanthropists and global health organizations.
Question: Which state government has declared an area at Amboli as a biodiversity heritage site?
(a) Odisha
(b) Karnataka
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Himachal Pradesh
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Question: Schistura Hiranyakeshi is a new species of:
(a) Snake
(b) Fish
(c) Frog
(d) Spider
Question: Who has been selected for the 30th GD Birla Award for Scientific Research?
(a) Suman Chakraborty
(b) Shirish Shreshth
(c) Avinash Kang
(d) Bipul Mukherjee
Question: Which country’s scientists have launched the Baikal-GVD underwater neutrino telescopes in the waters of Lake Baikal?
(a) China
(b) Sweden
(c) Russia
(d) USA
Question: In which country the Fagradalsfjall volcano erupted for the first time in thousands of years?
(a) Iceland
(b) Russia
(c) Norway
(d) Italy
Question: Who has been appointed as the chairperson of Public Enterprises Selection Board (PSEB)?
(a) Mallika Srinivasan
(b) Shikha Sharma
(c) Aruna Jayanthi
(c) Soma Mondal
Question: In which country the Multinational Military Exercise SHANTIR OGROSHENA 2021 held?
(a) India
(b) Bangladesh
(c) Sri Lanka
(d) Nepal
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Question: India’s biggest floating solar power plant with a capacity of 100 MW will be set up at Ramagundam. It is located in the state of:
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Telangana
(d) Karnataka
Question: Who has been has been conferred the ‘Kalinga Ratna’ award for the year 2021?
(a) Dharmendra Pradhan
(b) Nandita Das
(c) Naveen Patnaik
(d) Biswa Bhusan Harichandan
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Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about Global Gender Gap Report 2021?
- India has been ranked 140th among 156 countries.
- Finland is the most gender-equal country in the world.
- The report was released by the World Economic Forum.
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans (c)
According to the World Economic Forum’s 15th edition, Global Gender Gap Report 2021, India has slipped 28 places to rank 140th among 156 countries. India was ranked 112th among 153 countries in 2020. The massive decline in the gender gap index was witnessed on the political participation front, where India regressed 13.5 percentage points, with a significant decline in the number of women ministers from 23.1 per cent in 2019 to 9.1 per cent in 2021. India’s labour force participation rate fell from 24.8 per cent to 22.3 per cent. Iceland is the most gender-equal country in the world followed by Finland, Norway, New Zealand, Rwanda, Sweden, Ireland and Switzerland. Bangladesh has been ranked 65, Nepal 106, Pakistan 153, Afghanistan 156, Bhutan 130 and Sri Lanka has been ranked116. The Global Gender Gap Index benchmarks the evolution of gender-based gaps among four key dimensions (Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, and Political Empowerment) and tracks progress towards closing these gaps over time.
Question: Who will be presented the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2019?
(a) Amitabh Bachchan
(b) Gulzar
(c) Rajinikanth
(d) Soumitra Chatterjee
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Question: Recently discovered ‘Nacaduba sinhala ramaswamii Sadasivan’ is a:
(a) snake species
(b) fish species
(c) frog species
(d) butterfly species
Question: Atal Innovation Mission has joined hands with which organisation to launch AIM-PRIME?
(a) Google
(b) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
(c) Apple
(d) Amazon
Question: Under the first National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD), the government will provide for one-time government financial assistance of:
(a) Rs 5 lakh
(b) Rs 10 lakh
(c) Rs 15 lakh
(d) Rs 20 lakh
Question: At which places the Joint Logistics Node (JLN) for armed forces have become operational?
(a) Chennai, Dimapur and Amritsar
(b) Mumbai, Guwahati and Port Blair
(c) Chennai, Guwahati and New Delhi
(d) Mumbai, Dimapur and Port Blair
Question: Which one option is not correct about the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI)?
(a) The scheme will be rolled out on All India basis.
(b) The scheme will be implemented through a Project Management Agency (PMA).
(c) The incentive under the scheme would be paid for six years ending 2026-27. .
(d) The scheme is “fund-unlimited”.
Question: India’s Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA) with which country entered into force on 01 April 2021?
(a) South Africa
(b) France
(c) Malaysia
(d) Mauritius
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Question: Indian Army has formally closes down military farms in the country. Where was the first military farm raised in 1889?
(a) Chennai
(b) Ambala
(c) Allahabad
(d) Pune
Question: The Ministry of Jal Shakti has collaborated with which organisation to use internet of things devices to effectively monitor the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission?
(a) TATA Trust
(b) Azim Premji Foundation
(c) Infosys Foundation
(d) Reliance Foundation
Question: In which country has the world’s first animal vaccine against the Covid-19 coronavirus been registered?
(a) United Kingdom
(b) China
(c) Russia
(d) Japan
Question: Which company has announced a gender neutral policy, ‘Family Bond’, that allows the male employees in India to avail up to 24 weeks of parental leave at 80 per cent of total salary?
(a) TCS
(b) Infosys
(c) Volvo
(d) Maruti Suzuki
Question: Which country has decided to set up a museum in the memory of 300-odd citizens killed in terror attacks in the last decade?
(a) UK
(b) France
(c) India
(d) Pakistan
Question: The government in March 2021 asked the Reserve Bank to maintain retail inflation at:
(a) 4 per cent with a margin of 2 per cent
(b) 6 per cent with a margin of 4 per cent
(c) 8 per cent with a margin of 2 per cent
(d) 8 per cent with a margin of 4 per cent
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Question: Which of the following statements is/are correct about HSN Code?
- GST taxpayer having turnover of more than 5 crore rupees in the preceding financial year will have to furnish 6 digits Harmonised System of Nomenclature HSN Code from April 1, 2021.
- GST taxpayer having turnover of upto 5 crore rupees in the preceding financial year will have to furnish 5 digits Harmonised System of Nomenclature HSN Code from April 1, 2021.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Question: Who will receive the 2020 Saraswati Samman?
(a) Arundhathi Subramaniam
(b) Sanjib Chattopadhyay
(c) K. G. Nagarajappa
(d) Sharankumar Limbale
Ans (d)
Noted Marathi writer Dr Sharankumar Limbale was selected for the 2020 Saraswati Samman (the 30th edition of the prize) for his book Sanatan. Dr Limbale’s Sanatan has been published in 2018. The book is an important social and historical document of dalit struggle. The Saraswati Samman, instituted in 1991, is given every year to an outstanding literary work written in any Indian language mentioned in Schedule VIII to the Constitution by an Indian citizen published during the 10 years preceding the specified year. This is a prestigious literary recognition conferred annually by the KK Birla Foundation. The award carries fifteen lakh rupees, a citation and a plaque. Saraswati Samman is recognised as the most prestigious and highest literary award in the country.
Question: With the change in season and rise in temperature, which mosquitoes made a reappearance across Delhi in March 2021?
(a) Anopheles mosquito
(b) Culex mosquito
(c) Aedes mosquitoes
(d) Culiseta mosquitoes
Question: The term ‘recurring online transactions’, recently seen in the news, is related to:
(a) Goods bought through e-commerce platforms
(b) Insurance and provident fund withdrawal
(c) Auto-payments from cards or wallets
(d) Applying in an IPO through ASBA
Question: Who has been appointed by the Maharashtra government to probe a letter written by former Mumbai police commissioner against the state Home Minister?
(a) Justice B. U. Debadwar
(b) Justice Kailash U. Chandiwal
(c) Justice Smt. V. V. Kankanwadi
(d) Justice V. M. Deshpande
Question: In which country is the ‘Hefazat-e-Islam’ group active?
(a) Pakistan
(b) Sri Lanka
(c) Afghanistan
(d) Bangladesh
Question: In March 2021, which species was listed as the Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List?
(a) African forest elephant
(b) Asian elephant
(d) Indian elephant
(d) African savanna elephant
Question: Who has launched the ’45office.com’ website to stay in touch with his/her supporters?
(a) Aung San Suu Kyi
(b) Donald Trump
(d) Narendra Modi
(d) Jo Biden
Question: Which organisation has rolled out a two seater trainer aircraft HANSA-NG?
(a) National Aerospace Laboratories
(b) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
(c) Bharat Dynamics Ltd
(d) Lockheed Martin India Pvt Ltd
Question: In which country the Rooppur nuclear power project is being developed by an Indian company?
(a) Sri Lanka
(b) Iran
(c) Bhutan
(d) Bangladesh
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