Current Affairs Quiz - April, 2021
1. Who is the Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA) of India, whose term has been extended?
[A] B P Kanungo
[B] K Vijay Raghavan
[C] N S Viswanathan
[D] R Gandhi
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Correct Answer: B [K Vijay Raghavan]
Notes:
Mr K. VijayRaghavan has been given a one-year extension as the principal scientific advisor (PSA) to the Government of India.
As per the order issued by the Personnel Ministry, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the extension as the PSA for a period of one year. He provides objective advice to the Prime minister and Cabinet on matters related to science, technology and innovation.
2. Which state has announced to launch the Affordable Rental Housing and Complexes (ARHC) scheme?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet headed by the Chief Minister has approved the Affordable Rental Housing and Complexes (ARHC) scheme.
he scheme would offer affordable rental housing for poor people living in cities, urban migrants/poor labourers, those belonging to economically weaker sections, including factory workers, educational institutions, and those associated with hospitality and students.
3. The women’s team of which country has bagged Gold Medal in the 25m Pistol Team event at ISSF World Cup?
[A] China
[B] USA
[C] Iran
[D] India
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Correct Answer: D [India]
Notes:
The Indian women’s team won Gold in the 25m Pistol Team event of ISSF World Cup being held in New Delhi.
India placed its victory against Poland in the finals to win India’s 10th gold medal. India is leading the tournament with 10 gold, six silver and five bronze medals.
4. The International Theatre Institute (ITI), the world’s largest performing arts organization, is headquartered in which city?
[A] Rome
[B] Paris
[C] Geneva
[D] Moscow
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Correct Answer: B [Paris]
Notes:
The International Theatre Institute (ITI) is the world’s largest performing arts organization. It was founded in 1948 by theatre and dance experts and the UNESCO.
World Theatre Day is celebrated annually on March 27th by the centres of ITI and the theatre community across the world. On the same date in 1962, the “Theatre of Nations” season was inaugurated in Paris.
5. Which Ministry has invited research proposals with focus on female participation in economic activities?
[A] Ministry of Education
[B] Ministry of Social Justice
[C] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[D] Ministry of HRD
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Women and Child Development]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) has recently invited research proposals for projects with special focus on improving female participation in economic activities of India.
The Ministry has announced grants in aid to NGOs, Universities, institutions etc for research, publication, and monitoring.
6. New bacteria found in the ‘International Space Station’ has been named after which Indian scientist?
[A] Jagdish Chandra Bose
[B] APJ Abdul Kalam
[C] Ajmal Khan
[D] CV Raman
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Correct Answer: C [Ajmal Khan]
Notes:
In a recent research performed at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), under a contract with NASA and University of Southern California, four strains of bacteria have been discovered at the ISS.
The team of Scientists also included a team from India’s University of Hyderabad. One of the strains – Methylobacterium ajmalii, is named after Ajmal Khan, a renowned Indian scientist specialised in biodiversity.
7. In which year, the Government e-Market (GeM) portal was launched?
[A] 2014
[B] 2016
[C] 2018
[D] 2020
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Correct Answer: B [2016]
Notes:
The Government e-Market (GeM) portal was launched on August 9, 2016, for online purchases of goods and services by all the central government ministries and departments.
Recently, the public procurement of goods and services has crossed Rs 1 lakh crore from the GeM since the platform was launched. The main reason is the sharp increase in buying activities by various ministries.
8. What is the amount raised by the Government from disinvestment of CPSEs in 2020-21?
[A] Rs 39000 crore
[B] Rs 32835 crore
[C] Rs 29000 crore
[D] Rs 22835 crore
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Correct Answer: B [Rs 32835 crore]
Notes:
The Government has raised Rs 32,835 crore from disinvestment of CPSEs through share sale and buybacks during the year 2020-21.
Thus, the disinvestment target set in the revised estimates (RE) for current fiscal -Rs 32000 crore. Initially, Rs 2.10 lakh crore originally budgeted as the target for this year, but was later reduced to Rs 32000 crore, on account of the Covid-19 pandemic.
9. The ‘Muktijoddha Scholarship scheme’ is provided to the students of which country, by the Government of India?
[A] Nepal
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: B [Bangladesh]
Notes:
The Government of India has announced scholarships to 2000 descendants of the Liberation War fighters of Bangladesh under its new Muktijoddha Scholarship scheme, which was announced it 2017.
The scheme aims to benefit 10,000 students from Bangladesh over a period of five years. This year, 1000 students each from the Higher Secondary and Undergraduate categories have been given as scholarship directly in their account.
10. Which Ministry has introduced ‘National Register’ for driving licenses (DLs)?
[A] Ministry of Road Transport
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of Information and Technology
[D] Ministry of Personnel and Public Grievance
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Road Transport]
Notes:
The Union Road Transport Ministry has introduced the ‘National Register’ for driving licenses (DLs) and National Register for Registration Certificates.
These registers have come into effect from March 31, 2021 and are intended to make all changes in Driving Licenses done electronically. This would prevent duplication or misuse of DLs.
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