Current Affairs Quiz - April, 2021
1. ‘Shaheen 1-A’ is the nuclear- capable ballistic missile, recently launched by which country?
[A] Pakistan
[B] Afghanistan
[C] UAE
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: A [Pakistan]
Notes:
Pakistan has successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile named Shaheen-1A.
The missile has a range of 900 kilometres with sophisticated and advanced guidance system. In February, Pakistan successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile which can strike targets up to 290 km.
2. Mount Merapi, which was recently observed to have released ash and debris, is an active volcano in which country?
[A] Philippines
[B] Australia
[C] Indonesia
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: C [Indonesia]
Notes:
Mount Merapi is an active volcano located in the Central Java province of Indonesia. Being the most active volcano in Indonesia, it has erupted constantly since 1548.
Recently, the volcano was observed releasing ash high into the air and sending streams of lava and debris along its slopes. As per media reports, clouds of hot ash were blown 200 meters or 656 feet above the surface.
3. 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.
4. In which country is the Bangabandhu-Bapu Museum located?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Myanmar
[C] Bangladesh
[D] China
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Correct Answer: C [Bangladesh]
Notes:
The Prime Minister of India Shri. Narendra Modi is on a 2-day official visit to Bangladesh as a part of National Day celebrations in Bangladesh.
During his visit, he has inaugurated the “Bangabandhu-Bapu Museum” together with his counterpart of Bangladesh at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre.
5. India has inked 5 MoUs in the fields of trade, IT and setting up of sports facilities with which country recently?
[A] China
[B] Japan
[C] Bangladesh
[D] United Kingdom
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Correct Answer: C [Bangladesh]
Notes:
India has signed 5 MoUs in the fields of trade, IT and setting up of sports facilities with Bangladesh. This event took place during the concluding sessions of Indian Prime Minister’s 2-day visit to Bangladesh.
During the visit, both national leaders discussed progress achieved on various parameters like health, trade, connectivity etc.
6. Which country has approved a grant of ₹265 crore for improving the power supply of Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
[A] China
[B] USA
[C] Russia
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: D [Japan]
Notes:
The Government of Japan has approved a grant of ¥4.02 billion, or ₹265 crore under the official development assistance (ODA) project for Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The grant is aimed to improve the power supply in the islands.
Additionally, Japan has also extended financial assistance for execution of 4 projects pertaining to Delhi Metro’s Phase 4 and Bengaluru Metro’s Phase 2 expansion. An agreement in these regards have been signed by JICA and Government of India.
7. Which institution released the “Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2021” and estimated India’s growth at 7% in 2021-22?
[A] IMF
[B] UNESCAP
[C] World Bank
[D] ADB
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Correct Answer: B [UNESCAP]
Notes:
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) released a report titled Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2021.
As per the report, India is estimated to record an economic growth of 7% in 2021-22. It also highlighted that maintaining low borrowing costs while controlling non-performing loans would be a challenge.
8. Which institution in its report “South Asia Vaccinates”, estimates India’s GDP growth in FY 22 would be in the range from 7.5% to 12.5%?
[A] IMF
[B] World Bank
[C] ADB
[D] S&P
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Correct Answer: B [World Bank]
Notes:
World Bank has recently released a report titled “South Asia Vaccinates”. It highlighted that private consumption and public investment will make the Indian economy grow by 10.1% in 2021-22 (FY22).
It also estimated that on account of uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, it said India’s economic growth in FY22 will be in the range from 7.5% to 12.5%. It also forecasts that the Indian economy to contract by 8.5% in FY21.
9. In which state is the India’s largest floating solar power plant is proposed to be set up?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Telangana
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: C [Telangana]
Notes:
In the state of Telengana, India’s largest floating solar power plant is proposed to be set up with a generation capacity of 100MW. The unit is coming up in Ramagundam.
The project is being commissioned by National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) at an estimated cost of Rs.423 crore with 4.5 lakh photovoltaic panels.
10. What is the full form of HSN?
[A] Harmonised System of Nomenclature
[B] Heart and Spine Network
[C] Hearing System Network
[D] Health System Network
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Correct Answer: A [Harmonised System of Nomenclature]
Notes:
The Union Minister of Finance has notified that business entities with turnover of more than Rs 5 crore will have to furnish six-digit HSN – Harmonised System of Nomenclature on the invoices issued for supplies.
HSN is an internationally standardized system of names and numbers to classify traded products which came into effect in 1988.
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