1. Which institution releases the annual flagship report “World Economic Outlook”?
[A] World Bank
[B] Asian Development Bank
[C] International Monetary Fund
[D] United Nations Development Program
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Correct Answer: C [International Monetary Fund]
Notes:
“World Economic Outlook” is the annual flagship report released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
This year, the report is to be released on April 6. The International Monetary Fund has announced that India’s economy is on the path of gradual recovery. It highlighted the return to positive territory in fourth quarter of 2020.
2. ‘DIKSHA’ web portal is associated with which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Education
[B] Ministry of Labour and Employment
[C] Ministry of Skill Development
[D] Ministry of Agriculture
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Education]
Notes:
Union Minister of Education Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ launched 100+ comic books created by teachers and students of CBSE schools.
The comics, which are aligned with topics of NCERT textbooks, can be accessed online on DIKSHA web portal or via the DIKSHA app on any android Smartphone. They can also be accessed through a new WhatsApp powered Chatbot. DIKSHA is a online learning portal.
3. Which armed force has decided to employ retired combat dogs as ‘therapy dogs’?
[A] Indian Navy
[B] Indian Army
[C] Indo Tibetan Border Police
[D] Indian Coast Guard
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Correct Answer: C [Indo Tibetan Border Police]
Notes:
The Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has decided to utilise the services of retired combat canines / dogs as ‘therapy dogs’. They would help early recovery of personnel undergoing medical treatment. Also, they are to be used in treatment of the soldier’s specially abled children.
This is the first time in India, that retired canine elements are being used to serve the soldiers.
4. What is the name of the web portal launched by Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ for NCET web portal?
[A] MyNEP2020
[B] EduTech Portal
[C] NCET Hamara Portal
[D] CBSE AVISHKAR
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Correct Answer: A [MyNEP2020]
Notes:
The Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ has recently launched a portal named “MyNEP2020” of National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) web portal.
This portal would be functional from 1st April to 15th May 2021. This portal seeks suggestions from various stake holders for the draft “National Professional Standards for Teachers” (NPST) and “National Mission for Mentoring Program membership” (NMM).
5. Where is the 3rd Joint Logistics Node (JLN) of Indian Armed Forces, operationalised recently?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Chennai
[C] New Delhi
[D] Mumbai
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Correct Answer: D [Mumbai]
Notes:
The 3rd Joint Logistics Node (JLN) of Indian Armed Forces has been made operationalised in Mumbai by the Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat.
This JLN will provide integrated logistics support to the Armed Forces for their small arms ammunition, rations, fuel, general stores, civil hired transport etc.
6. 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.
7. Which state has amended its provisions in Legislative Assembly to maintain the decorum of the house?
[A] Bihar
[B] Haryana
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Haryana]
Notes:
Haryana has recently amended several provisions under its Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Legislative Assembly of the state.
The new provisions include mandating presence of at least two ministers and preventing the members from tearing off documents in the House in protest. This is expected to maintain the decorum of the house.
8. Which Ministry has released the “Women and Men in India 2020” report?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[C] Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
[D] Ministry of Defence
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has recently released a report titled “Women and Men in India 2020”.
This report has been published by MoSPI since 1995 and this year’s report is 20th in the series. It provides gender related data for policy makers, planners and other stakeholders.
9. Which University has secured the 1st place among Indian Universities in Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2020?
[A] Anna University
[B] JNU
[C] JNTU
[D] Calcutta University
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Correct Answer: D [Calcutta University]
Notes:
The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2020, also known as the Shanghai Ranking has been released recently.
As per the ranking, Calcutta University has been ranked 1st among the Indian Universities and 3rd among higher educational institutions in the country. 15 India Universities have made it into the ARWU 2020 list.
10. When is the “International Day of Conscience” celebrated by the UN?
[A] April 5
[B] April 7
[C] April 9
[D] April 12
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Correct Answer: A [April 5]
Notes:
International Day of Conscience is celebrated all around the world on April 5th. The UN General Assembly declared April 5 as the International Day of Conscience in 2019.
UNGA adopted the draft resolution laid by the Kingdom of Bahrain called ‘Promoting the Culture of Peace with Love and Conscience’ in 2019. UN aims to create conditions of stability, well-being as well as peaceful relations throughout the world.