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1. Recently the Punjab government has appointed which actor as the state's Covid Vaccination Ambassador?
- Sonu Sood
  • Punjab
  • Capital: Chandigarh
  • CM: Captain Amarinder Singh
  • Governor: V.P. Singh Badnore

2. Recently which country has approved the world's largest free trade agreement, RCEP (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership)?
- Singapore
  • RCEP: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
  • RCEP: 10 ASEAN countries as well as Australia, Japan, China, New Zealand, South Korea including 15 countries participating agreement

3. Recently on which day National Safe Motherhood Day was observed?
- 11 April
  • This day also marks the birth anniversary of Kasturba Gandhi, the wife of Shri Mahatma Gandhi.
  • Theme 2021: 'Stay at home during coronavirus, keep mother and newborn safe from coronavirus'

4. According to the "Academic Ranking of Global Universities 2020 (AEWU) released by Shanghai Ranking Consultancy" which institute has achieved the top position among the best higher education institutes in India?
- IISc Bangalore
  • In this list, 'Kolkata University' has been ranked as the best university in India.
  • The best institution globally is 'Harvard University, Cambridge United States'

5. Recently 'World Parkinson's Day' was observed?
- 11 April
  • The day is celebrated to spread awareness about Parkinson's disease, a growing nervous system disorder.

6. Recently where has been announced the establishment of Asia's largest 'supply center' by the giant e-commerce company FlipKart?
- Haryana
  • FlipKart
  • Established: October 2007
  • HQ: Bengaluru
  • CEO: Kalyan Krishnamurthy

7. Recently who has been appointed the first woman director general of 'National Council of Applied Economic Research' (NCAER)?
- Poonam Gupta
  • NCAER: The National Council of Applied Economic Research
  • Chairman: Nandan Nilekani

8. Recently which Municipal Corporation has become the first Municipal Corporation in the country to issue 'Green Bond'?
- Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation
  • The first Municipal Corporation to be listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange is also in the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation itself.

9. Recently noted shooting coach and Dronacharya Awardi passed away, what is his name?
- Sanjay Chakraborty

10. Recently, which Indian-origin businessman has been awarded the UAE's top civilian award?
- MA Yusuff Ali
  • United Arab Emirates (UAE)
  • Capital: Abu Dhabi
  • Currency: UAE Dirham
  • Crown Prince: Sheikh Mohamad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan

11. Fincare Small Finance Bank Limited has entered into an agreement with which insurance company to sell insurance policies to its customers?
- Bharti AXA
  1. Bharti AXA HQ: Mumbai
  2. Established:
  3. Tagline: A new approach to safety
  • Fincare Small Finance Bank
  • Established: 2017
  • HQ: Bengaluru
  • Tagline: Banking on More

12. The 30th BASIC Ministerial Meeting on Climate Change was hosted by which country?
- India
  • Union Minister for Climate Change: Prakash Javadekar
  • BASIC: Brazil, South Africa, India, China

13. According to a report released by the Ministry of Petroleum, what percentage of India's fuel consumption's decrease has been recorded in the financial year 2020-21?
- 9.1%
  • Union Minister of Petroleum: Dharmendra Pradhan

14. The famous actor who played the role of Lord Indra in the TV serial Mahabharata, passed away, what is his name?
- Satish Kaul

15. Recently which country has announced the name of its first female astronaut?
- United Arab Emirates
  • United Arab Emirates (UAE)
  • Capital: Abu Dhabi
  • Currency: UAE Dirham
  • Crown Prince: Sheikh Mohamad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan

16. Recently which payments bank has launched "Rewards 123" savings account?
- Airtel Payments Bank
  1. This special savings account will provide customers with rewards for digitally saving and transacting.
  • Airtel Payment Bank
  • Established: 2017
  • HQ: New Delhi
  • MD & CEO: Anubrata Biswas

17. Recently which filmmaker has been announced to be honored with France's second highest civilian honor "Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters"?
- Guneet Monga

18. Recently "International Day of Manned Space Flight" was observed on?
- 12 April

19. Recently, the Russian vaccine has been approved for emergency use in India to fight Covid-19, what is the name of this vaccine?
- Sputnik V
  • Russia
  • Capital: Moscow
  • Currency: Russian Ruble
  • Prime Minister: Mikhail Mishustin
  • President: Vladimir Putin

20. Recently who has presented "AICTE Lilavati Award 2020"?
- Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank
  • AICTE: All India Council for Technical Education
  • Union Education Minister: Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank
  • The award is given to promote women empowerment

21. Recently the Civil Aviation Ministry has entered into an "air-bubble agreement" with which country?
- Sri Lanka
  • Under this kind of agreement, both the countries will be able to travel to each other in restricted conditions also.
  • With this, India has entered into such agreements with a total of 28 countries.

22. Recently the devastating tropical cyclone "Seroja" has affected which country?
- Australia
  • Australia
  • Capital: Canberra
  • Currency: Australian Dollar
  • PM: Scott Morrison

23. With the aim of promoting Sanskrit language, which mobile application was launched in Bangladesh?
- 'Little Guru'
  • Bangladesh
  • Capital: Dhaka
  • PM: Sheikh Hasina
  • President: Abdul Hamid

24. The 74th edition of the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) 2021 was announced: -
  1. BAFTA: British Academy of Film and Television Arts
  2. Established: 16 April 1947
  3. HQ: London, UK
  • Best Film: Nomadland
  • Best Director: Chloe Zhao (for the film "Nomadland"
  • Best Actor: Anthony Hopkins (for the film "The Father")
  • Best Actress: Frances McDormand (for the film "Nomadland")
  • Best Animated Film: Soul
  • Best Short Film: The Present

25. Recently who has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner?
- Sushil Chandra
  •  He will replace Sunil Arora

26. Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has announced the setting up of a 500-bed Kovid-19 hospital in Delhi, who is the current chairman of DRDO?
- G. Satish ready
  • DRDO: Defense Research & Development Organization
  • Established: 1958
  • HQ: New Delhi
  • Chairman: G. Satheesh Reddy

27. With the aim of spreading the message of the need for nutritious and balanced diet, which mission was launched by Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan?
Aahaar Kranti

28. Recently which country has excavated the 3000 year old city "Lost Golden City"?
- Egypt
  • The city of Isa has been excavated in Luxor, Egypt, also known as "Rise of Aten"
  • Egypt
  • Capital: Cairo
  • Currency: Egyptian Pound

29. Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the "Indian Air Force Commanders Conference 2021", who is currently the head of the Indian Air Force?
- RKS Bhadauria
  • Indian Air Force (IAF)
  • Established: 8 October 1932
  • IAF Chief / Air Chief Marshal: RKS Bhadauria
  • Air Force Day: 8 October
  • IAF Motto: Touch the Sky with Glory

30. Recently Union Commerce and Industry Minister has launched which mobile app to facilitate ease of business and enable importers / exporters to have quick access to information?
- DGFT Trade Facilitation App
  • DGFT: Directorate General of Foreign Trade
  • Union Commerce and Industry: Minister Piyush Goyal

31. Recently who has announced the launch of Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Handbook?
- NITI Aayog
  1. This will enable to resolve disputes using digital technology and alternative solutions especially small and mid-level cases without going to courts.
  • NITI Aayog: The National Institution for Transforming India
  • Established: 01 January 2015
  • Chairman: PM of India
  • Vice Chairman: Rajiv Kumar
  • CEO: Amitabh Kant

32. Recently the online gaming platform "SportzXchange" has appointed which cricketer as its brand ambassador?
-Prothvi Shaw

33. With whom has the payment gateway company 'Bill Desk' agreed to provide online payment solutions?
- J.P. Morgan

34. The SwitchON Foundation has tied up with which bank to offer finance to farmers for purchasing solar pumps?
- PNB
  • PNB HQ: New Delhi
  • PNB's MD & CEO: SS Mallikarjun Rao
  • PNB's Tagline: "The Name You Can Bank upon"

35. According to a law recently passed by the Parliament of Russia, for how long can Russian President Vladimir Putin continue in his office?
- 2036
  • Russia
  • Capital: Moscow
  • Currency: Russian Ruble
  • Prime Minister: Mikhail Mishustin
  • President: Vladimir Putin

36. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman attended the 103rd Development Committee meeting of 'World Bank-IMF 2021', where is the headquarters of the World Bank?
- Washington DC, USA
  • World Bank
  • Established: July 1944
  • HQ: Washington, D.C., United States
  • President: David Malpass
  • Members: 189

37. Which bank has become a co-promoter by purchasing a 12.99% stake in 'Max Life Insurance Company Limited'?
- Axis Bank
  • Axis Bank HQ: Mumbai
  • Tagline: The name of rising life
  • CEO: Amitabh Chaudhary

38. Recently, which day was celebrated the 102nd anniversary of Jallianwala Bagh massacre?
- 3 April
  • On 13 April 1919, General Reginald Dyer opened fire on unarmed Indian citizens at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar, Punjab.

39. Recently who has been appointed as the Director General of 'National Anti Doping Agency' (NADA)?
- Siddharth Singh Longjam
  • NADA prohibits players from consuming prohibited drugs and other paraphernalia
  • NADA: National Anti Doping Agency
  • Established: 24 November 2005
  • HQ: New Delhi
  • Brand Ambassador: Suniel Shetty

40. Which district has topped the national level for successfully implementing the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)?
- Udhampur
  • J&K Lieutenant Governor: Manoj Sinha
  • J & K Capital: 1. Jammu (Winter) 2. Srinagar (Summer)

41. Recently which Indian cricketer has been selected for the 'ICC Player of the Month Award' for the month of March?
- Bhuvaneshwar Kumar
  • ICC-International Cricket Council
  • ICC HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • ICC Established: 15June1909
  • Chairman: Greg Barclay
  • CEO: Manu Sawhney
  • ICC has announced a global partnership with learning startup BYJU's till 2023

42. Recently on which day Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Jayanti was observed?
- 14 April
  • Babasaheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar was born on 14 April 1891.
  • This is his 130th birth anniversary
  • Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar is considered the father of the Indian Constitution.

 43. Recently when was "World Chagas Disease Day" observed?
- 14 April
  • It is observed to spread awareness among people about the prevention of tropical parasitic disease.
  • The day was approved by the WHO in May 2019.
  • WHO: World Health Organization
  • Established: 7 April 1948
  • HQ: Geneva Switzerland
  • President: Tedros Adhanom

44. Recently where was India's first 'LNG storage and regasification unit' installed?
- Maharashtra
  • Placed at H-energy's Jaigarh terminal in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra
  • Maharashtra
  • Capital: Mumbai
  • CM: Uddhav Thackeray
  • Governor: Bhagat Singh Koshyari

45. Which initiative has been initiated by Punjab National Bank to provide digitally self-service to customers?
- PNB@Ease
  • Under this initiative, customers can open their own account, get loan, issue card, etc.
  • PNB HQ: New Delhi
  • PNB's MD & CEO: SS Mallikarjun Rao
  • PNB's Tagline: "The Name You Can Bank upon"

46. Which one "electronic market platform" has been launched to connect fishery farmers and buyers?
- e-SaNta
  • This platform was launched by Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

47. Recently which cricketer was awarded the 'Sir Richard Hadley' medal?
- Ken Williamson
  • Kane Williamson is New Zealand's star cricketer

48. Which digital archive on nutrition and health has been launched by NITI Aayog?
- Poshan Gyaan
  • This digital collection was launched with the joint effort of NITI Aayog, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Center for Social and Behavior Change, Ashoka University

49. Recently 'Guillermo Alberto Santiago Lasso Mendoza' has been elected the President of Ecuador, where is the capital of Ecuador?
- Quito
  • Ecuador
  • Capital: Quito
  • Currency: US $

50. Ibrah Abdur Rahman, who was called the 'Titan of Human Rights', passed away, he was a human rights icon of which country?
- Pakistan
  • He was born in 1930 in Haryana before the India-Pakistan partition.

51. Recently which country has opened the 5G signal base at the world's highest radar station?
- China
  • 'Ganbal Radar Station' is the highest radar station
  • China Capital: Beijing
  • Currency: Yuan or Renminbi
  • President: Xi Jinping

52. Recently who has been awarded the 'National Award for Innovation Training Practices 2019-20'?
- HAL
  • HAL: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
  • Established: 23 December 1940
  • Head Quarter: Bengaluru
  • Chairman: R. Madhavan

53. Recently which country has become the first country in the world to introduce climate change legislation to regulate the financial sector?
- New Zealand
  • New zealand
  • Capital: Wellington
  • Currency: New Zealand Dollar
  • PM: Jacinda Ardern

54. To promote innovation and entrepreneurship, the NITI Aayog has tied up with the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)?
- Denmark
  • Both countries signed the Statement of Intent (SoI)
  • Denmark
  • Capital: Copenhagen
  • Currency: Danish Krone
  • creation of the first energy island: Denmark

55. Recently famous hockey player has passed away, what is his name?
- Balveer Singh Jr.
  • He also served as an Emergency Commissioned Officer in the Indian Army.

56. The Laureus World Sports Awards 2021 will be hosted by which city in a virtual way?
- Seville
  • Seville is a city in Spain
  • The award is given for special performance and contribution to various sports.

57. Recently '6th Raisina Dialogue 2021' was inaugurated by whom?
- Narendra Modi
  • Theme 2021: "ViralWorld: Outbreak, Outliers and Out of Control"

58. Recently Yogesh Praveen passed away, he was related to which field?
- Historian

59. Recently 'International Turban Day' was celebrated?
- 13 April
  • Mainly, this day marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev and the festival of Baisakhi.

60. According to the ranking, recently released by the International Cricket Council (ICC), which batsman has topped the men's ODI rankings?
- Babur Azam
  • Babar Azam is the captain and batsman of Pakistan
  • Second place: Virat Kohli
  • Third place: Rohit Sharma
  • In the bowling rankings, Trent Boult of New Zealand is on top, Jasprit Bumrah is in fourth place in this list from India.
  • Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh is at the top position in the ranking of all rounders

61. Recently an electronic company "Elista" has appointed which former Indian cricketer as its brand ambassador?
- Suresh Raina

62. According to a report recently released by the National Statistics Office (NSO), the retail inflation rate has increased to what percent in March 2021?
- 5.52%
  • The National Statistical Office (NSO) works under the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MoSPI)
  • MoSPI Minister: Rao Inderjit Singh
  • Statistics Day: 29 June

63. An online complaint management portal of the 'National Scheduled Castes Commission' (NCSCs) was launched by the Union Law Minister, who is presently the Union Law Minister?
- Ravi Shankar Prasad
  • Ravi Shankar Prasad's parliamentary constituency is Patna Sahib, Bihar.

64. With whom has the Ministry of Agriculture entered into an agreement to increase the income of farmers, reduce farming expenses and to do agricultural work with new technology?
- Microsoft India
  • Microsoft: MS
  • Microsoft CEO: Satya Nadella
  • Established: 04 April 1975
  • Head Quarter: Redmond, Washington, US

65. On which day was World Art Day observed?
- 15 April
Celebrated every year with the aim of raising awareness in the creative activity and fine arts around the world

66. Recently 'National Fire Service Day' was celebrated on which day?
- 14 April
  • Theme: "Maintenance of Fire Safety Equipment is Key to Mitigate Fire Hazards"

67. On which day was 'International Day for Street Children 2021' observed?
- 12 April
  • Theme: "Access to Essential Services"
  • The aim to observe this day: with the aim of taking care of those who have no one, to protect their rights and to give equal status in the society, for those Children who live on the street.

68. Recently 37th Siachen Day was celebrated on which day?
- 13 April
  • This day is celebrated every year to honor the Indian soldiers who guard the Siachen Glacier, the northern border of the Union Territory of Ladakh.

69. Recently which Indian chess grandmaster has won the "Polgar Challenge 2021"?
- R. Pragnanda
  • "R." Pragnanda defeated Uzbekistan 'Nodirbek Abdusathorov' and won this title.

70. Recently, which mobile app has been launched by India's Chief Scientific Advisor for the mental well-being of the people?
- 'MANAS'
  • MANAS: Mental Health and Normalcy Augmentation System
  • Chief Scientific Advisor of India: K. Vijay Raghavan

71. Which portal was launched by the Union Agriculture Minister with the objective of promoting horticulture, promoting different flowers, value of plants and achieving quality to the common people?
- National Nursery Portal
  • Union Minister of Agriculture: Narendra Singh Tomar

72. National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) has signed a loan agreement with which international bank to give a boost to the development work of all cooperatives in India?
- Deutsche Bank
  • Deutsche Bank is Germany's largest bank
  • This loan agreement is worth 600 crores

73. Recently on which day Bengali new year "Poila Boishakh" was celebrated?
- 15 April
  • This day is a symbol of the new year of the Bengali community

74. Recently on the occasion of Foundation Day of the State of Himachal Pradesh, on which day "Himachal Day" was celebrated?
- 15 April
  1. Himachal Pradesh was formed as a separate province on 15 April 1948.
  2. And on 25 January 1971 Himachal Pradesh attained full state status.
  3. First state in India to implement e-cabinet
  • Himachal Pradesh
  • Capital: Shimla (Summer), Dharamshala (Winter)
  • CM: Jai Ram Thakur
  • Governor: Bandaru Dattatreya

75. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has signed an agreement with which country for cooperation in 'Gaganyaan Mission'?
- France
  1. France's space agency 'CNES' to help ISRO
  2. Gaganyaan Mission is the first manned space mission by India
  • ISRO: Indian Space Research Organization
  • SRO Established: 15 August 1969
  • ISRO HQ: Bengaluru
  • ISRO Chairman: K. Shivan

76. Which Indian Marathi film has been awarded the "Best Foreign Language Feature Award" at the recently held "Moscow Film Festival 2021"?
- Puglya

77. What is the position of India in "Inclusive Internet Index 2021"?
- 49th
  • This index has been released by Facebook and 'The Economist Intelligence Unit'
  • Sweden ranks first on this list

 78. Recently which former Indian cricketer has written the book "Believe - What Life and Cricket Taught Me"?
- Suresh Raina

79. Which first rover to the moon has been announced by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 2022?
- Rashid
  • Capital: Abu Dhabi
  • Currency: UAE Dirham
  • Crown Prince: Sheikh Mohamad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan

80. Recently how much amount of 'Venture Fund' has been launched by e-commerce company Amazon for the purpose of digitalising and investing in SME sector?
- 250 million dollars

81. Recently World Voice Day was observed?
- 16 April
  • In order to show the importance of voice in human life, this day is celebrated every year on 16 April.
  • "World Voice Day" first started as the National Voice Day of Brazil in 1999 and later it was celebrated globally.

82. Which Indian has won the gold medal in 'Asian Wrestling Championship 2021'?
- Sarita Mor
  • This championship is being held from 13 to 18 April in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

83. How many hospitals have been announced to be opened with 'PM-CARES' fund which will have their own oxygen plant?
- 100

84. Recently who launched "EatSmart Cities Challenge & Transport 4 All Challenge"?
- Mr. Hardeep Singh Puri
  • Mr. Hardeep Singh Puri is the Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry
  • It aims to create competition among different cities, promote startups and overall development

85. Recently organized 'National Startup Advisory Council' was chaired by
- Piyush Goyal
  • Piyush Goyal is currently the Minister of Commerce and Industry.
  • Its objective is to create strong eco-system for nurturing startups and innovation.

86. Recently 'State of World Population Report 2021' has been released by which organization?
- UNFPA
  • UNFPA: United Nations Population Fund
  • This report is published under the name "My Body is My Own"
  • According to this report, about half of women in developing countries do not have the right to make decisions related to their own bodies.


87. Four books based on the life of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar were released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, by whom are these books written?
- Kishore Makwana
  • These books are- 1. Rastra Darshan 2. Jivan Darshan 3. Vyakti Darshan 4. Aayam Darshan

88. Haiti's Prime Minister has resigned after the recent unrest in Haiti, what is his name?
- joseph jute
  • And Claude Joseph has been appointed as the new Prime Minister
  • Haiti
  • Capital: Port-au-Prince
  • Currency: Haitian Grourde

89. Recently who has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Haiti?
- Claude Joseph
  • Haiti
  • Capital: Port-au-Prince
  • Currency: Haitian Grourde
90. Who has been chosen as the 2010 ODI Cricketer of decade at the Wisden Almanac Award 2021?
- Virat Kohli
  • The Wisden Almanack Award is also known as the "Bible of Cricket"
  • On the 50th anniversary of first One Day International, a cricketer has been selected from every decade between 1971 and 2021.
  • Kapil Dev has been chosen as one-day cricketer of decade for the 1980s
  • Sachin Tendulkar has been chosen as the ODI Cricketer of decade for the 1990s
  • Australia's Beth Mooney has been elected 'Leading Women's Cricketer of the World'
  • England's all-rounder Ben Stokes has been voted 'Leading Cricketer of the Year'
  • West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard has been selected as the leading 'T20 Cricketer of the World'

91. Recently World Hemophilia Day was celebrated?
- 17 April
  • This day is celebrated every year to raise awareness regarding hemophilia and other bleeding disorders.
  • It is a genetic disease in which blood clotting stops and the disease is spread to men by women.
  • The day is celebrated on the birthday of Frank Shrabel, the founder of the World Federation of Hemophilia.
  • Theme 2021: Adapting to change: Sustaining care in a new world

92. Recently who has been announced to confer the 78th 'Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement Award' at the Venice Film Festival?
- Roberto Benigni

93. Recently the former director of CBI passed away, what is his name?
- Ranjit Sinha
  • Present CBI director: Praveen Sinha
  • CBI: The Central Bureau of Investigation
  • Established: 01 April 1963
  • HQ: New Delhi
  • Director: Praveen Sinha

94. Where is the 8th India-Kyrgyzstan Special Forces exercise "Khanjar" being launched?
- Bishkek
  • Bishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan

95. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned the former Zimbabwe captain for 8 years, what is his name?
- Heath Streak
  1. He has been banned from all forms of cricket for breaking the Anti Corruption Code.
  • ICC-International Cricket Council
  • ICC HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • ICC Established: 15June1909
  • Chairman: Greg Barclay

96. Who has been nominated by the US President 'Joe Biden' as the next Administrator of NASA?
- Bill Nelson
  • NASA: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
  • Established: 01 October 1958
  • HQ: Washington, D.C., USA
  • Administrator: Bill Nelson

97. Recently Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has been named as the brand ambassador of which smartphone brand?
- TECNO
  • TECNO is a mobile company of Hong Kong
  • The company is headquartered in India in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

98. Recently which foreign bank has announced the closure of its consumer banking operations in 13 countries including India?
- CitiBank
  • CitiBank Established: 1812
  • HQ: New York, USA

99. The Government of India has restored the 'e-visa' facility for foreigner again for how many countries after the ban due to COVID-19?
-156
  • This facility is available for a total of 171 countries, but due to COVID-19, 'E-Visa' has been started for 156 countries only.

100. Recently in which state 'ROPAX Jetty' project has been approved under Sagarmala project?
- Odisha
  1. The total cost in this project is 110.60 crores, of which 50% will be spent by the Central Government and 50% by the State Government.
  2. This project will reduce the distance of about 200 kilometers between two districts of Odisha, Bhadrak and Kendrapara.
  • Odisha
  • Capital: Bhubaneswar
  • CM: Naveen Patnaik
  • Governor: Ganeshi Lal

101. Recently the former Election Commissioner died at the age of 86, what is his name?
- G.V.G. Krishnamurti
  • Current Chief Election Commissioner: Sushil Chandra (24th)

102. Recently a Padmashri Awardee famous Tamil actor has passed away, what is his name?
- Vivek

103. Recently which social media company has approved its first renewable energy purchase agreement in India?
- FaceBook
  1. Facebook to buy from 32 mega watt wind power project located in Karnataka
  • Facebook
  • Established: February 2004
  • HQ: Menlo Park, California, United States
  • CEO: Mark Zuckerberg

104. Recently the well-known actress and National Film Awardee of Bangladesh has passed away, what is her name?
- Sara Begum Kabori


105. Recently SBI General Insurance has tied up with which regional bank to sell its insurance products?
- UBKGB
  • UBKGB: Uttarbanga Kshetriya Gramin Bank
  • UBKGB HQ: Coochbehar, West Bangal

106. Recently which online investment platform has launched India's first 'Aadhaar based SIP payment facility'?
- ETMONEY
  • SIP: Systematic Investment Plan

107. Recently which bank has tied up with MasterCard to provide payment solution through "Pay by bank app"?
- RBL Bank
  • RBL Bank
  • Established: August 1943
  • HQ: Mumbai
  • Tagline: Apno ka Bank
  • MD & CEO: Vishwavir Ahuja

108. Recently which initiative has been initiated by Reserve Bank of India with the objective of making its rules more easy and reducing compliance?
- RRA 2.0
  • RBI HQ: Mumbai
  • Established: 1 April 1935
  • Nationalisation: 01 January 1949
  • Governor: Shaktikanta Das (25 th)
  • Deputy Governor: 1. Mahesh Kumar Jain 2. Michael Devvrat Patra 3. M. Rajeshwar Rao 4.?

109. The Government-run Common Service Center (CSC) has signed an agreement with whom to install solar powered micro grids and water pumps in rural areas across the country?
- Tata Power

110. Recently which famous radiologist and Padmashree-awardee physician passed away?
- Dr. Kakarla Subba Rao

 



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