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UPSSSC PET: Current Affairs महा- मैराथन 2021

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Question 1

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

i. Recently, Indian economist Amartya Kumar Sen has been conferred with Spain's Princess of Asturias Award 2021 in the social sciences category.

ii. Amartya Sen won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1998

Question 2

When is World No Tobacco Day observed?

Question 3

Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF), the apex industry body of broadcasters, was renamed as…………….

Question 4

Which state has appointed ‘Guardian Ministers’ to review implementation of central and state government policy?

Question 5

When is International Day of UN Peacekeepers observed?

Question 6

The Ministry of Education recently launched YUVA- Prime Minister’s Scheme For Mentoring Young Authors. Identify the points that are correctly related to the YUVA scheme.

i. Full form of YUVA is Young, Upcoming and Versatile Authors.

ii. It is an Author Mentorship programme to train young and budding authors (below 40 years of age).

iii. The National Book Trust, India under the Ministry of Education, is the Implementing Agency of the scheme.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

i. Recently, the Ministry of Education has approved the proposal to provide monetary assistance through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of the cooking cost component of the Mid-Day-Meal Scheme.

ii. Mid-Day-Meal Scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme which was launched in 2001

Question 8

AmbiTAG- India's first indigenous temperature data logger for cold chain management has been developed by……………………

Question 9

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the recently launched Horticulture Cluster Development Programme (CDP)?

i. It has been launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.

ii. In a pilot phase, the programme will be implemented in 49 horticulture clusters.

iii. It is a central sector programme implemented by the National Horticulture Board (NHB).

Question 10

Which of the following statements is not correct regarding ‘PM-CARES for Children’ Scheme?

Question 11

Proposed Mekedatu dam project will be built on which river?

Question 12

Which organization has launched the Online Tracking Portal “Bal Swaraj (Covid-Care)”?

Question 13

Which state government has launched ‘Ankur’ scheme to award citizens for planting trees?

Question 14

Who has become India’s first woman flight test engineer?

Question 15

Who has been awarded with 'WHO Director-General Special Recognition Award' for his accomplishments in the area of tobacco control?

Question 16

A new species of spider cricket “Jayanti” was recently discovered in which state?

Question 17

Which of the following organisations has launched the World’s First Nano Urea Liquid?

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the third edition of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index 2020–21

i. NITI Aayog has released the third edition of the SDG India Index 2020–21

ii. Himachal Pradesh has the top rank with a score of 75

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 19

Research Design & Standards Organization (RDSO) has become the first Institution to be declared SDO (Standard Developing Organization).

What are the points that are correctly related to the above statement?

i. RDSO took the initiative to seek recognition as a SDO under the BIS SDO Recognition Scheme.

ii. The recognition is valid for 3 years and will require renewal after completion of the validity period.

iii. RDSO has become the first Institution to be declared SDO under the "One District One Product" mission on the Bureau of Indian Standards.

Question 20

What are the new names given by the WHO to COVID-19 variants first identified in India?

Question 21

Who has been appointed as the chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)?

Question 22

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the World Environment Day 2021?

i. World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5

ii. India was the global host of World Environment Day 2021

iii. World Environment Day was established in 1972 by the United Nations (UN) at the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment.

Question 23

Consider the following statements regarding the recently inaugurated Indus Best Mega Food Park.

i. Union Minister for Food Processing Industries inaugurated the Indus Best Mega Food Park at Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

ii. Under the Scheme, the Government of India provides financial assistance up to Rs. 50.00 Crore per Mega Food Park project.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 24

Recently, India retargeted its 20 % ethanol-blending with petrol to …………….

Question 25

NASA has announced to send VERITAS and DAVINCI+ missions to which planet?

Question 26

Isaac Herzog has become the 11th President of which nation?

Question 27

Consider the following statements regarding the recently launched SAGE (Seniorcare Aging Growth Engine) initiative.

i. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution launched the SAGE initiative.

ii. An allocation of Rs 25 crores has been made for the SAGE initiative in the current financial year i.e 2021-22

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 28

Which organisation released the State of Indian’s Environment Report 2021?

Question 29

Who won the International Booker Prize 2021 for ‘At Night All Blood is Black’?

Question 30

When is World Food Safety Day observed?

Question 31

Consider the following statements.

i. India has been elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the term 2022-24 in the Asia-Pacific States Category.

ii. India is currently serving the 2021-22 term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 32

Which among the following has been named Assam’s sixth national park?

Question 33

Who has been appointed as the World Bank Education Advisor from India?

Question 34

Who has been elected as the President of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA)?

Question 35

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the QS World University Rankings 2022?

i. 9 Indian Universities have achieved top-200 positions in QS World University Rankings 2022

ii. IIT-Bombay is India’s top ranked institution.

iii. Oxford University has secured 2nd rank.

Question 36

Consider the following statements regarding the Global Minimum Corporate Tax Rate.

i. The Finance Ministers from the G20 have announced the Global Minimum Corporate Tax Rate.

ii. The minimum global tax rate would be at least 15 percent.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 37

In which state will India’s first international maritime services cluster be set up?

Question 38

Global database named “I-Familia” has been launched by which organization?

Question 39

CBSE has introduced coding and data science as a subject for students in collaboration with which company?

Question 40

In June 2021, who assumed charge as the new Election Commissioner (EC) of India?

Question 41

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Assam’s National Parks?

i. Assam’s Dehing Patkai wildlife sanctuary has been announced as the 5th national park of the state.

ii. Assam now is the state with the second highest number of national parks in the country.

iii. Kaziranga national park and Manas national park are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Question 42

In June 2021, the World Bank projected India’s economy to grow at ________ percent for 2021-22

Question 43

National award winner, Buddhadeb Dasgupta passed away recently. He was a/an……………..

Question 44

Which international agency has adopted a political declaration to end AIDS by the year 2030?

Question 45

Who took oath as the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court?

Question 46

Who was conferred with the regional award as Asia Pacific Productivity Champion’ from Asian Productivity Organization?

Question 47

Dingko Singh, who passed away recently, was associated with which sport?

Question 48

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the G7 Leaders’ Summit 2021?

i. It was the 47th G7 Leaders’ Summit.

ii. It was held at Cornwall in the United Kingdom.

iii. China was invited to participate in the proceedings of the summit as “Guest Countries”.

Question 49

Which Indian-origin journalist won Pulitzer Prize 2021 for exposing China's vast infrastructure for detaining Muslims?

Question 50

Who has become the new Prime Minister of Israel?

Question 51

Recently, the Defence Minister has approved the budgetary support of Rs 498.8 crore to iDEX for the next five years. What does iDEX stand for?

Question 52

Which city has been ranked the best on Global Liveability Index 2021?

Question 53

Which has become the first country in the world to adopt bitcoin as legal tender?

Question 54

Who has won French Open 2021 Men’s Singles title?

Question 55

Who has won French Open 2021 Women’s Singles title?

Question 56

Which edition of ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting (ADMM) Plus was held on June 16, 2021?

Question 57

What is the rank of India in the World Giving Index 2021?

Question 58

Where 31th NATO Summit was held in 2021?

Question 59

When is World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought observed?

Question 60

Consider the following statements regarding the Sea Plane services in India.

i. A Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Ministry of Civil Aviation for development of Sea Plane services in India was signed.

ii. India’s first seaplane service between Kevadia and Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad started operation in October 2020, under Sagarmala Seaplane Services.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 61

Which union ministry has proposed the "Deep Ocean Mission"?

Question 62

Which institute has hosted Conference of BRICS Network Universities as part of 13th BRICS Summit?

Question 63

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the World Competitiveness Index 2021?

i. World Competitiveness Index 2021 was released by the IMD (Institute for Management Development).

ii. India is at 43rd position.

iii. Denmark is at 1st position.

Question 64

Where Indian Navy - European Union Naval Force (IN-EUNAVFOR) Exercise held?

Question 65

When is International Day of Yoga observed?

Question 66

Which country has announced to launch the world’s first wooden satellite ‘WISA Woodsat’?

Question 67

Recently Milkha Singh passed away. He was a/an……………..

Question 68

Consider the following statements regarding the Global Peace Index 2021

i. India has been placed at 135th position.

ii. The Index was released by the World Economic Forum.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 69

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched ‘WHO M-Yoga’ App on the occasion of which edition of the International Day of Yoga?

Question 70

Who has won Iran’s presidential election held in June 2021?

Question 71

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the World Investment Report 2021?

i. India received $64 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in 2020.

ii. India is the 2nd largest recipient of FDI inflows in the world.

iii. The report was released by the World Economic Forum.

Question 72

Recently, China launched which spacecraft with 3 astronauts to its space station?

Question 73

Which organisation won the United Nations' Land for Life Award 2021 organised by UNCCD?

Question 74

Who has won F1 French Grand Prix 2021?

Question 75

Consider the following statements regarding the SVAMITVA scheme.

i. SVAMITVA scheme is a Central Sector scheme launched by the Prime Minister of India on National Panchayat Day i.e 24th April 2020.

ii. The scheme aims to provide free housing for rural India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 76

Which state government recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Survey of India for implementing the SVAMITVA scheme in the state?

Question 77

Which State/UT launched the 'Mukhyamantri COVID-19 Pariwar Aarthik Sahayata Yojana?

Question 78

Mission Karmayogi, recently seen in the news, is related to…………………

Question 79

Who was appointed as a chairperson to help the government in bringing major bureaucratic reforms through ambitious "Mission Karmayogi"?

Question 80

Which state has announced an economic advisory council comprising Nobel laureate Esther Duflo?

Question 81

SVAMITVA scheme will cover around how many villages across the country during 2021-2025?

Question 82

How much is India's ambitious renewable energy target by 2030?

Question 83

“Reaching Zero” Forum is related to which among the following?

Question 84

World Intellectual Property Day is observed every year on which date?

Question 85

VARUNA 2021, a bilateral exercise, was held from 25th to 27th April 2021 . Which two countries participated in this exercise?

Question 86

Project DANTAK is related to which country?

Question 87

Rekha M. Menon became the first woman Chairperson of ________.

Question 88

Which country has named its first Mars rover ‘Zhurong’ after the traditional fire god?

Question 89

Who among the following won the 12th Barcelona Open Title 2021?

Question 90

The annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed on ________.

Question 91

Which among the following has won Best Picture award at the 93rd Academy Awards ceremony?

Question 92

Tejas, India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft, added the 5th generation Python-5 missile in its weapons capability. Python -5 is a ________.

Question 93

Justice Rajesh Bindal has been appointed as the acting Chief Justice of which High Court by the President?

Question 94

India has been placed at which spot in the Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI) 2021?

Question 95

Who among the following represented India at G-7 Digital and Technology Ministerial Meeting?

Question 96

Who among the following has been chosen as the first Indian and Asian woman for the 2021 'WILD Innovator Award'?

Question 97

Ayushman Bharat Diwas is celebrated across the country every year on ________.

Question 98

Match the following Indian sites with their respective states.

i. Satpura Tiger           -   a.Maharashtra
           Reserve              

ii. Hire Benkal,             -  b.Madhya
Megalithic site                    Pradesh
                                                 

iii.Maratha Military       -   c. Tamil Nadu
     Architecture -                

iv.Temples of              -   d. Karnataka
Kanchipuram -

Question 99

2022 FIFA under-17 Women’s World Cup to be held in which country?

Question 100

Recently, who has been re-elected as the president of the International Hockey Federation (FIH)?

Question 101

Sunderlal Bahuguna passed away; he was a/an………………………….

Question 102

Which country has unveiled its most powerful supercomputer ‘Simorgh’?

Question 103

Who has appointed as Kenya’s first woman chief justice?

Question 104

Recently, Israel and India have signed ‘a three-year work program agreement’ for development in which sector?

Question 105

Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the recently launched the first phase of the MCA21 Version 3.0 (V3.0)?

Question 106

Which state government has announced 'Chief Minister Vatsalya Yojana’ for orphaned children who have lost their parents due to COVID-19?

Question 107

One of the world's largest dairy product programmes ‘Operation flood’ launched in which year?

Question 108

Who was elected to the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Council member for a four-year period till 2025?

Question 109

Which body to partner with TRIFED to implement Van Dhan Yojana in districts identified as aspirational districts?

Question 110

Who has been appointed as the new Director of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)?

Question 111

Who is the author of the book ‘India and Asian Geopolitics: The Past, Present’?

Question 112

Which ministry has decided to set up a National Mission on use of Biomass in coal based thermal power plants?

Question 113

What is the new name of the Mohali International Hockey Stadium?

Question 114

What amount did India receive in 2020 in the form of remittances as per World Bank report?

Question 115

Recently, the Government of India’s SWAMIH completed its first residential project. What is the full form of SWAMIH?

Question 116

Which is the first Indian state to join the global COVAX alliance?

Question 117

Recently, Malerkotla was announced as the 23rd district of which state?

Question 118

Who has been appointed as the new Chief at the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)?

Question 119

Who has won the Miss Universe title for the year 2020?

Question 120

Which country’s Prime Minister has topped Fortune’s list of the World's 50 Greatest Leaders 2021?

Question 121

What is the theme of UN Global Road Safety Week (UNGRSW) 2021?

Question 122

When is International Museum Day observed?

Question 123

Who has been conferred with ‘International Invincible Gold Medal’ 2021?

Question 124

Who has won the Men’s Singles Italian Open Title 2021?

Question 125

Who has won the Women’s Singles Italian Open Title 2021?

Question 126

Indian Airline company GoAir has been renamed as:

Question 127

Recently Padma Shree awardee and former national president of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) passed away. Name him/her?

Question 128

Which of the following kit has been approved by ICMR for the purpose of home testing for symptomatic patients (COVID-19)?

Question 129

Recently, who took oath as the Chief Minister of Kerala for second term?

Question 130

When is World Thalassaemia Day observed?

Question 131

Recently N. Rangasamy was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of which state?

Question 132

An anti-COVID-19 therapeutic application of the drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) has been developed by…………..

Question 133

Who has been named ‘World Sportswoman of the Year Award’ at the Laureus World Sports Awards 2021?

Question 134

Recently Dronacharya awardee Maharaj Krishan Kaushik passed away. He was associated with………

Question 135

Recently Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of which state?

Question 136

3rd Arctic Science Ministerial Meeting (ASM3) 2021 was organized by……………….

Question 137

Who won the Men’s Singles Madrid Open Title 2021?

Question 138

Who won the Women’s Singles Madrid Open Title 2021?

Question 139

Which organization has been conferred the prestigious “Green Urja Award” 2021?

Question 140

Who recently became the first person of Indian-origin to win the 15th Sheikh Zyed Book Award?

Question 141

Who has been named the Wisden Almanack's ODI cricketer of the 2010s decade?

Question 142

What is the rank of India in the 2021 Inclusive Internet Index?

Question 143

World Heritage Day is celebrated on………….every year.

Question 144

What is the place of India in the medals table of the Senior Asian Wrestling Championships 2021?

Question 145

Who has been awarded with ‘Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters’, the second highest civilian French honour in 2021?

Question 146

Which institute has developed “World 1st affordable and long-lasting hygiene product DuroKea Series”?

Question 147

On which river an all-weather ROPAX (Roll-on/Roll-off Passenger) Jetty has been approved in Odisha?

Question 148

Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the recently launched ‘Startup India Seed Fund Scheme’?

Question 149

India along with……………………………conducted the Joint Special Forces Exercise `Khanjar` 2021 in…………….

Question 150

Which country has launched the first ever Mega Food Park & Food Processing Unit in India?

Question 151

What is the rank of Indian passport as per the ‘Henley Passport Index: Q2 2021 Global Ranking’?

Question 152

Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 323, the first unit of the indigenously built ALH Mk III aircraft, was commissioned into the Indian Navy at……………..

Question 153

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter has become the first aircraft in history with successful flight on which planet?

Question 154

What is the rank of India in the World Press Freedom Index 2021?

Question 155

Which of the following statements are correct about Global Energy Transition Index 2021?

i. India is ranked 87

ii. Sweden has topped the index.

iii. The report was released by the World Economic Forum.

Question 156

Which country has become the first to ratify Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade agreement?

Question 157

State of World Population Report 2021: ‘My Body is My Own’ is launched by which organization?

Question 158

India has been elected to how many bodies of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2022?

Question 159

‘SARTHAQ’; which was seen recently in the news, is an implementation plan related to which policy?

Question 160

ICCR unveils ‘Little Guru’ app, world’s first Gamified learning App. The learning app is related to learn which language?

Question 161

Nethra Kumanan, first Indian woman to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics 2021, is related to which sports event?

Question 162

Which country will not participate in the Tokyo Olympics 2021?

Question 163

Union Minister of Education Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' presented the Lilavati Awards 2020 on women empowerment. The Lilavati Award is an initiative of which education regulator?

Question 164

Which of the following points is not correct regarding the recently launched “DGFT Trade Facilitation App”?

Question 165

Which country’s Sputnik V, Covid-19 vaccine has been approved by the Drugs Controller General of India for restricted use in emergency situations in India?

Question 166

Which film has won the Best Film award in the BAFTA Awards 2021?

Question 167

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated e-SANTA, an electronic marketplace, providing a platform to connect…………………

Question 168

Who has launched ‘Aahaar Kranti’, a mission dedicated to spreading awareness about nutrition?

Question 169

The Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India launched the “MANAS” App to promote wellbeing across age groups. MANAS is an acronym for…..

Question 170

US President Joe Biden formally announces withdrawal of American troops from which country before September 11, 2021?

Question 171

Which district has bagged top position at National level for successfully implementing Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) during 2020-21?

Question 172

Who has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner in the Election Commission of India?

Question 173

What is the rank of India in World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2021?

Question 174

Indian Army has formally closes down Military Farms in the country. Where was the first Military Farm raised on 01 February 1889?

Question 175

Which state government has declared an area at Amboli as a biodiversity heritage site?

Question 176

Who has been conferred the ‘Kalinga Ratna’ award for the year 2021?

Question 177

Who has won the Men's singles title in Miami Open Tennis Championships 2021?

Question 178

In which country the Multinational Military Exercise SHANTIR OGROSHENA 2021 held?

Question 179

Which organization has launched “Sankalp se Siddhi”- Village and Digital Connect Drive?

Question 180

Which country will host 2023 Men's Boxing World Championships?

Question 181

Who launched the Tribal Health Collaborative ‘Anamaya’ initiative?

Question 182

Which Ministry of India has launched “Madhukranti portal”?

Question 183

FIFA has recently suspended which nation’s football federation?

Question 184

Who has been appointed as the 48th Chief Justice of India?

Question 185

Which State/UT was declared TB free on World TB Day 2021?

Question 186

Between which two places was the Mitali Express inaugurated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina?

Question 187

Who has been appointed as the new CEO of UIDAI?

Question 188

What is the place of India in the medals table in the Al Ain World Shooting Para Sport World Cup 2021?

Question 189

Who received the IUCN’s International Ranger Award 2021?

Question 190

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated Shaheed Ashfaq Ulla Khan Zoological Park in …………………..

Question 191

What is the place of India in the medals table in the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2021?

Question 192

Which organization has recently released the World Development Report 2021: Data for Better Lives?

Question 193

Who has been selected for the Saraswati Samman 2020?

Question 194

Where was the 9th Ministerial Conference of Heart of Asia - Istanbul Process (HoA-IP) held in March 2021?

Question 195

The Indian Beamline Project has been established by which two countries?

Question 196

Who has been honoured with 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award?

Question 197

First-of-its-kind Cruise service has been launched between Surat and which city?

Question 198

What is the rank of India in list of most powerful military in the world according to the Miltary Direct's study?

Question 199

Which state has launched the ‘Mission Gramodaya’?

Question 200

Who got the Best Actress award in the 67th National Film Awards-2019?

Question 201

Which city has got recognition as 2020 Tree City of the World?

Question 202

Which country space agency successfully landed its 5th rover “Perseverance” on Mars?

Question 203

Which country successfully test fired anti-tank guided missile “Helena” and “Dhruvastra” recently?

Question 204

Who released the book “Rashtra Pratham-82 Varsha ki swarnim Gathas”?

Question 205

Who is the chairman of the reconstituted governing council of the National Institution for Transforming India or NITI Aayog?

Question 206

India and which country have agreed to collaborate in the area of Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) in the Oceanic space for the next 5 years?

Question 207

Where is the headquarter of the National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR) is located?

Question 208

The International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) Symposium on Sustainable Development of Dams & River Basins was held in _______.

Question 209

National Security Day (Rashtriya Suraksha Diwas) is celebrated every year on which date?

Question 210

According to the ‘Ease of Living Index 2020’ released by the Government of India (GoI) which city has been adjudged as the most liveable city in India among million-plus population category?

Question 211

According to the ‘Ease of Living Index 2020’ released by the Government of India (GoI) which city has been adjudged as the most liveable city in India the category of cities with population of less than million?

Question 212

Who won the sixth edition of the New Delhi Marathon in women’s category?

Question 213

Name the Indian shuttler who won silver medal in the BWF Swiss Open Super 300 in Basel?

Question 214

With which ministry the Central Silk Board has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on a convergence model for the implementation of Agroforestry in the silk sector under the ongoing Sub-Mission on Agroforestry (SMAF) Scheme?

Question 215

The President of India Ram Nath Kovind laid the foundation stone for the conservation works of Singorgarh Fort which is located in which state of India?

Question 216

Who has been appointed as Chairman of Asia Pacific Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (APRACA)?

Question 217

What was the theme for the 76th Annual Conference of Association of Physicians of India (API)?

Question 218

With which space agency the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has completed development of a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) capable of producing extremely high-resolution images for a joint earth observation satellite mission?

Question 219

Which bank has entered into a co-lending business partnership with Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited to make new customers all over India with technology from Nucleus Software?

Question 220

Which country has banned full facial coverings including the niqab and burqa in almost all public places?

Question 221

The second edition of the joint military exercise ‘Dustlik’ has been conducted between India and which country?

Question 222

The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Shotgun World Cup 2021 was held in ______.

Question 223

Who has been appointed as the next director and chief executive of the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER?

Question 224

Who will chair the advisory committee to chalk out a plan for studying the mythical Sarasvati river?

Question 225

Who becomes the first cricketer to score 3,000 runs in T-20 International cricket?

Question 226

World Energy Transitions Outlook report was published by which organization?

Question 227

Which telecom equipment maker has partnered with Microsoft, Amazon web services and Google to develop new cloud-based 5G radio solutions with its radio access network (RNA) technology?

Question 228

The Reserve Bank of India has asked all the banks in India to implement the image-based Cheque Truncation System (CTS) under the respective grids in all its branches by_______.

Question 229

Which state ranked first in the state wise distribution of High Net-worth Individual (HNI) households in accordance with ‘Wealth Report 2020’ released by Hurun India?

Question 230

Which of the following organisation launched ‘UPI-Help’?

Question 231

Which country has joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA) after signing the amended ISA Framework Agreement?

Question 232

At present, how many countries have signed and ratified the ISA Framework Agreement?

Question 233

Which small finance bank had been awarded ‘Great place to work’ certification by the Great place to Work Institute?

Question 234

What is India’s rank in the among 53 global economies on the latest annual edition of the International Intellectual Property (IP) Index released by the US Chamber of Commerce Global Innovation Policy Centre (GIPC)?

Question 235

World's first ship tunnel, is being built in which country?

Question 236

Who has been conferred with the prestigious Vyas Samman – 2020?

Question 237

What is the theme of the World Tuberculosis Day 2021?

Question 238

Union Minister of Education, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ has virtually inaugurated the Shaheed Bhagat Singh Smarak in which city of India?

Question 239

Which state government has launched the SAAMAR (Strategic Action for Alleviation of Malnutrition and Anemia Reduction) campaign to fight with malnutrition?

Question 240

What is the theme of World Water Day 2021 which is observed every year on 22nd March?

Question 241

Which country organized first-ever Asian Online Shooting Championship 2021?

Question 242

Name the Indian shooter who won the gold medal in first ever ‘Asian Online Shooting Championship 2021’ in men’s 10m air pistol event?

Question 243

Name the Indian shooter who won the gold medal in first ever ‘Asian Online Shooting Championship 2021’ in men’s 10m air rifle event?

Question 244

World Wetlands Day is observed every year on which date?

Question 245

The 16th edition of Indo-US joint military exercise 'Yudh Abhyas 2021' will be held in which state of India?

Question 246

Union defence minister Rajnath Singh has inaugurated the 13th edition of the Aero India show at Air Force station in Yelahanka, Bengaluru. The Aero Show 2021 has been billed as ______.

Question 247

India hosted the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) Defence Ministers’ Conclave on sidelines of the margins of Aero India 2021. What was the theme of the conclave?

Question 248

Who inaugurated the 8th India International Silk Fair, India’s biggest silk fair on Virtual Portal?

Question 249

Nepal has decided to award the contract for construction of 679 megawatt Lower Arun Hydropower Project to which Indian company?

Question 250

Who will take over as the New Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Amazon after Jeff Bezos who decided to quit the post by October 2021?

Question 251

Defence minister Rajnath Singh has inaugurated Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) second Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)-Tejas production line in _________.

Question 252

Where is headquarter of the newly formed intergovernmental organization, “Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) Council” located?

Question 253

National Horticulture Fair 2021 has been organised at the campus of which institution?

Question 254

As per report by UNWTO, 2020 was the worst year recorded for global tourism, during which the international arrivals dropped by_________ percent year-on-year.

Question 255

With which country India has signed an agreement to build the Shahtoot Dam?

Question 256

The three-day famous “Mandu Festival” was held in which state of India?

Question 257

Which state government has launched 'Maa' scheme under which her government would provide a meal at a nominal cost of Rs 5 mainly to poor people?

Question 258

Who has been elected as the next director general of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?

Question 259

The union finance ministry announced to infuse what amount state-owned general insurance companies during the current quarter in a bid to improve their financial health?

Question 260

Who has been appointed as the US ambassador to the United Nations?

Question 261

Name the Indian social activist who has been for the newly-instituted International Anti-Corruption Champions Award by the Joe Biden Administration?

Question 262

Which stadium has been renamed the Narendra Modi Stadium?

Question 263

Asia’s biggest cattle park was inaugurated in which state of India?

Question 264

The 18th Edition of BioAsia 2021 was conducted virtually from which city of India?

Question 265

The 17th India International Mega Trade Fair & Home Decor Exhibition 2021 was organized in which state?

Question 266

Who has been conferred with best actor female award at Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival awards 2021?

Question 267

Which campaign was launched by central government to ensure energy security in the country?

Question 268

Which country hosted a workshop on COVID-19 Management: Experience, Good Practices and Way Forward’?

Question 269

Recently which country has officially rejoined the Paris Climate Agreement?

Question 270

With which country India has signed a landmark Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA)?

Question 271

Which state has hosted 13th edition of annual cultural festival Utsavam 2021?

Question 272

Which state government has launched “Free Gift Milk to girl students” initiative?

Question 273

Name the Punjabi singer who has been roped in by the Reserve Bank of India to drive its public awareness campaigns on cyber frauds?

Question 274

Rajeev Ram held from which country who has won Australian open mixed double event Barbora Krejcikova of Czech Republic?

Question 275

Which country has recently announced that women can be employed in armed forces?

Question 276

A large-scale tri-service joint amphibious exercise AMPHEX – 21 was conducted in _____.

Question 277

Who has been appointed as the new chairperson of Broadcasting Content Complaints Council (BCCC)?

Question 278

Who has authored the book titled ‘Flying Blind: India’s Quest for Global Leadership’?

Question 279

Who inaugurated the ‘Bharat Parv 2021’, a virtual   national festival showcasing the country’s diverse culture, cuisines and handicrafts?

Question 280

For the first time, a 122-member tri-service contingent of which country participated in Republic Day Parade 2021?

Question 281

Who has launched the mobile action game Fearless and United Guards (FAU-G) on the occasion of the 72nd Republic Day?

Question 282

 As per the ‘World Economic Situation and Prospects 2021’, produced by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), India's economy is projected to grow at what  per cent in 2021?

Question 283

Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has been re-elected as the president of which country?

Question 284

Who has authored the book titled “India 2030: The Rise of a Rajasic Nation”?

Question 285

Which space organization successfully created a New World Record by launching 143 Satellites in a single mission?

Question 286

Which state government has launched new School of Public Health to make policy intervention for building public health capacity and skills and bridge gaps between education and practices in the state?

Question 287

With which entity the government of India has signed a strategic partnership agreement to strengthen cooperation in global energy security, stability and sustainability?

Question 288

Which company has ranked first most-valued IT services brand globally, according to a report by Brand Finance?

Question 289

A geographical indication (GI) tag has been sought for one of the costliest mushrooms in the world that grows in ________.

Question 290

Which organization releases the India Innovation Index on the line Global Innovation Index?

Question 291

What is India’s rank in the “Global Firepower Index 2021” that ranks the countries based on their potential military strength?

Question 292

Which state government has announced to increase the number of days under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) from 100 to 150?

Question 293

Who has been assigned the additional charge of the Ministry of AYUSH during the hospitalization and treatment of AYUSH Minister Shripad Naik following a road accident?

Question 294

Renowned personality Dr V Shanta passed away recently, she was a famous ________.

Question 295

Who was the chairman of the 10-member task force set up by the Union Govt to evaluate the marriageable age of girls which has submitted its recommendations to the Prime Minister's Office and the Women and Child Development Ministry?

Question 296

Which becomes the first state to give electricity subsidy through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)?

Question 297

Which state government has announced for the for the formation of ‘Mukhyamantri Bagayat Vikas Mission’ to accelerate agriculture, horticulture and promote farming of herbal plants?

Question 298

The Global Risk Report is published by which of the following organizations?

Question 299

Who has been appointed as the deputy election commissioner in the Election Commission of India?

Question 300

The TRIFED has signed a memorandum of understanding with Akhil Bhartiya vanvasi Kalyan Ashram to setup TRIFOOD parks in which state?

Question 301

Which railway station is set to get the “world’s longest railway platform” of 1500 plus meters’ length and 10 meters width?

Question 302

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually laid the foundation for how many Light House Projects (LHPs)?

Question 303

Olympic Medalist Michael Kindo Passed Away recently, he was associated with which sports?

Question 304

India flagged off the 40th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica (40-ISEA) from which port?

Question 305

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Inaugurated India’s 1st of its kind Migrant Worker Cell at ______.

Question 306

Which state government has launched ‘Kisan Kalyan Mission’ for farmer welfare and to double the farmers income of the state.

Question 307

Who has been appointed as the first deputy general secretary of All India Football Federation (AIFF) after the sports body decided to create a new post in its hierarchy?

Question 308

What was the theme of the 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention organized on 9th January 2021?

Question 309

Under whose chairmanship the Union Government has decided to form a committee to find a solution to issues associated with the preservation of Ladakh’s land, culture and language?

Question 310

Who has been appointed as the first woman chief justice of Telangana High Court?

Question 311

Who has authored the book titled ‘Right Under Your Nose’?

Question 312

Padma Shree awarded eminent personality Sunil Kothari passes away. He belongs to which of the following field?

Question 313

In which of the following states does Thoubal Multipurpose Project (Thoubal Dam) is located?

Question 314

Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) SEHAT scheme has been launched for which of the following State or Union Territory?

Question 315

Which of the following ministries has launched a new web portal and mobile app, ‘e-Sampada’?

Question 316

Who is the author of the book titled ‘COVID-19: Crisis of Civilisation and Solutions’?

Question 317

Which of the following wetland site has been included in the list of Ramsar wetland site of India recently as the 42nd Ramsar site?

Question 318

India’s first Lithium refinery is to be set up in which of the following state?

Question 319

On which of the following Delhi Metro line, India’s first ever fully-automated driverless train service has been launched?

Question 320

Which of the following has launched 'Swachhata Abhiyan' mobile app?

Question 321

Which of the following state has launched e-governance portal named as FRUITS for farmers?

Question 322

Which of the following Tiger Reserve has introduced India's first hot air balloon wildlife safari?

Question 323

Which of the following state has approved Dharma Swatantrya (Religious Freedom) Bill 2020?

Question 324

NCMC service has been introduced recently on the Airport Express Line of Delhi Metro. What does NCMC comprises of?

Question 325

Which of the following organisation has developed India's first pneumococcal conjugate vaccine ‘Pneumosil’?
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