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1. Recently on which day "World Heritage Day" was observed?
- 18 April
- Theme 2021: Complex Pasts: Diverse Futures
- The day was approved by UNESCO in 1983.
- UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
- Established: 16 November 1945, First session: 04 November 1946
- HQ: Paris, France
- Director General: Audrey Azoulay
2. Recently on which day "World Liver Day" was observed?
- 19 April
3. Recently which country has started its first mega food park in India?
- Italy
- Italy
- Capital: Rome
- Currency: Italian Lira
- PM: Mario Draghi
4. According to the recently released "Henley Passport Index 2021", what is India's rank?
- 84th
- Japan is at 1st place and Singapore is at 2nd place
5. How many medals won by India in "Senior Asian Wrestling Championship 2021"?
- 14
- It was organized in Almaty, Kazakhstan
- India has won a total of 14 medals including 5 gold, 3 silver and 6 bronze medals.
- Gold medalist:-
- Vinesh Phogat, Anshu Malik, Sarita More, Divya Kakran and Ravi Kumar Dahiya etc.
- Silver medalist:-
- Bajrang Punia, Deepak Punia, and Sakshi Malik etc.
6. Who has won the 'Emilia-Romagra F1 Grand Prix 2021'?
- Max Verstappen
- Max Verstappen is the driver of Red Bull from the Netherlands
7. The children's novel "The Christmas Pig" will be released soon, who is its author?
- J.K. Rowling
- J.K. Rowling is a British writer
- The famous novel "Harry Potter" is also Written by J.K. Rowling
8. Recently which former footballer has passed away?
- Ahmed Hussain
- He represented India in the 1956 Olympics.
9. Recently the co-founder of 'Adobe' passed away, what is his name?
- Charles Geschke
10. Recently which state government has announced "Jan Anushaasan Pakhavaara" to protect against COVID-19?
- Rajasthan
- Rajasthan
- Capital: Jaipur
- CM: Ashok Gehlot
- Governor: Kalraj Mishra
11. Recently which Ministry has launched "Gender Dialogue Program" to spread awareness about gender related interventions?
- Ministry of Rural Development
- Union Minister of Rural Development: Shri Narendra Singh Tomar
12. According to "Global Food Policy Report 2021", what percentage of poor population in India is deprived of nutritious food?
- 50%
13. Recently, the first online exhibition based on the Ramayana was inaugurated by the Union Minister of Tourism and Culture, who is the present Minister of Tourism and Culture?
- Mr. Prahlada Singh Patel
14. Recently which Indian weightlifter has created a 'clean and jerk world record' in the Asian Weightlifting Championship?
- Meerabai Chanu
- This championship was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
15. With whom has the Ministry of Tourism entered into an agreement to promote the tourism industry?
- Ease MyTrip & ClearTrip
16. Recently who has been approved by RBI to appoint as MD & CEO of DCB Bank?
- Murali M Natarajan
- DCB Bank
- Established: 1930
- HQ: Mumbai, Maharashtra
- MD & CEO: Murali M. Natrajan
17. With Whom has FlipKart tied up with for further expansion of its business?
- Adani Group
- FlipKart
- Established: October 2007
- HQ: Bengaluru
- CEO: Kalyan Krishnamurthy
18. Recently the US space agency NASA has signed a $ 2.9 billion contract with which space agency?
- SpaceX
- SpaceX is a private space agency of Elon Musk
- NASA: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Established: 01 October 1958
- HQ: Washington, D.C., USA
- Administrator: Bill Nelson
19. Recently on which day was the "UN Chinese Language Day" observed?
- 20 April
20. Which scheme has been launched to provide financial assistance to startups in the country?
- SISFS
- SISFS: Startup India Seed Fund Scheme
- The scheme was launched by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal.
- Rs 945 crore has been allocated for this scheme.
21. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has tied up with whom to make its digital payment service easier?
- PayTM
- LIC: Life Insurance Corporation of India
- HQ: Mumbai
- Chairman: M R Kumar
22. Recently famous Kannada writer passed away, what is his name?
- Ganjam Venkatasubbaiya
23. India has entered into an agreement with which country to deal with plastic waste?
- Germany
- Germany
- Capital: Berlin
- Currency: Euro
- Chancellor: Angela Merkel
24. RBI has constituted a six-member panel to review the working of Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs), which will be headed by?
- Sudarshan Sen
- Sudarshan Singh is the former Executive Director of RBI.
- 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.?
25. Recently which state government has announced "Jan Anushaasan Pakhavaara" to protect against COVID-19?
- Rajasthan
- Rajasthan
- Capital: Jaipur
- CM: Ashok Gehlot
- Governor: Kalraj Mishra
26. Recently a famous Marathi film producer has passed away, what is his name?
- Sumitra Bhave
27. According to the recently released "Henley Passport Index 2021", India is in which place?
- 84th
- Japan and Singapore is in first place
28. How many medals won by India in "Senior Asian Wrestling Championship 2021"?
- 14
- It was organized in Almaty, Kazakhstan
- India has won a total of 14 medals including 5 gold, 3 silver and 6 bronze medals.
- Gold medalist:-
- Vinesh Phogat, Anshu Malik, Sarita More, Divya Kakran and Ravi Kumar Dahiya etc.
- Silver medalist:-
- Bajrang Punia, Deepak Punia, and Sakshi Malik etc.
29. Recently former Union Minister 'Bachhi Singh Rawat' passed away, which political party did he belong to?
- BJP
- He was MP from Almora-Pithoragarh constituency in Uttarakhand
30. Recently by whom, SpO2 (Saturation of Peripheral Oxygen) supplemental oxygen delivery system has been developed for soldiers deployed in extremely high altitude areas?
- DRDO
- DRDO: Defense Research & Development Organization
- Established: 1958
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairman: G. Satheesh Reddy
31. Recently released book "Wonders Kings, Merchants: The Story of India through its language" has been written by whom?
- Peggy Mohan
32. Recently which former Chief Minister of Assam has passed away?
- Bhumidhar Burman
- Assam
- Capital: Dispur
- CM: Sarbananda Sonowal
- Governor: Prof. Jagdish Mukhi
33. In which place does India rank in the recently released "World Press Freedom Index 2021"?
- 142
- India retains 142nd position in this list for the second consecutive year.
- Norway for the fifth consecutive year at the top position in this list
- At the bottom of this list is Eritrea at 180th position
- China ranks 177 in this list of 180 countries
34. How long has the Punjab government recently set a deadline to meet the "Har Ghar Jal" target?
- 2022
- Punjab
- Capital: Chandigarh
- CM: Captain Amarinder Singh
- Governor: V.P. Singh Badnore
35. Recently the "Jaganna Vidya Deewena Yojana" was launched by which state government "
- Andhra Pradesh
- The purpose of this scheme is to provide scholarships to students who are not able to pay their fees due to their financial burden.
- Andhra Pradesh
- CM: Y. S. JaganMohan Reddy
- Capital: 1. Amaravati 2. Visakhapatnam 3. Kurnool
- Governor: Biswabhusan Harichandan
36. Recently "World Creativity and Innovation Day" was observed on which day?
- 21 April
- Tagline 2021: Celebrating the Creativity Economy in 2021
37. Which political party has become the first political party to declare the name of donor, donating in electoral bonds?
- JMM
- JMM: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha
- Jharkhand
- Capital: Ranchi
- CM: Hemant Soren
- Governor: Draupadi Murmu
38. Recently on which day "National Public Service Day" was observed?
- 21 April
- This day is observed in honor of officers engaged in public administration in various departments of the Central and State Governments.
39. Recently who has been elected as the new Prime Minister of South Korea?
- Kim Boo-kyum
- South korea
- Capital: Seoul
- Currency: South Korean Won
- PM: Kim Boo-kyum
- President: Moon Jae-in
40. Which helicopter made by NASA became the first helicopter to fly as controlled on Mars?
- Ingenuity
- NASA: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Established: 01 October 1958
- HQ: Washington, D.C., USA
- Administrator: Bill Nelson
41. An award of ₹ 50000 has been announced by Railway Minister Piyush Goyal for the indomitable courage of which railway employee?
- Mayur Shelke
- Mayur Shelke has saved the life of a child who fell on the railway track in front of a fast-moving train, regardless of his life.
42. Recently who has been appointed as acting Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court?
- Justice Sanjay Yadav
- Uttar Pradesh
- Capital: Lucknow
- CM: Yogi Aditya Nath
- Governor: Anandiben Patel
43. Which Sri Lankan cricketer has been banned for 8 years under the ICC Anti-Corruption Code?
- Dilhara Lokuhettige
- ICC-International Cricket Council
- ICC HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- ICC Established: 15June1909
- Chairman: Greg Barclay
- CEO: Manu Sawhney
44. Recently who has become the first Indian female mountaineer to conquer "Mount Annapurna"?
- Priyanka Mohite
- Priyanka Mohite hails from Satara, Maharashtra
- Mount Annapurna is the tenth highest mountain peak in the world
45. Who has recently won the "Rolex Montecarlo Masters 2021"?
- Stephanos Sitipas
- "Rolex Montecarlo Masters" is an annual tennis tournament
- Stephanos Sitipas is a tennis player from Greece
46. Recently which international brand has made 'Washington Sundar and Devadatta Padikkal' its brand ambassador?
- Puma India
- It is a German multinational company that manufactures sports and casual footwear, clothing and other supplies.
47. With whom has the Asian Development Bank entered into an agreement to provide housing loans to weaker sections communities in India?
- Habitat for Humanity
- ADB: Asian Development Bank
- Established: 1966
- HQ: Mandaluyong, Manila, Philippines
- President: Masatsugu Asakawa
48. Which unit of the indigenously built ALH MK-III was included in the Indian Navy's?
- INAS 323
- The aircraft has been developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
- Indian Navy
- Founded: 26 January 1950
- Chief of Naval Staff: Karambir Singh
- Navy Day: 4 December
49. According to a report "State of the Global Climate 2020" released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), how much economic loss did India suffer due to cyclone "Amphan" in 2020?
- $ 14 billion
- This amount in Indian rupees is equal to Rs 1.5 lakh crore.
- WMO: World Meteorological Organization
- Established: 23 March 1950
- Members: 193 (187 Countries & 6 Territories)
50. Recently, where the "ITBP Water Sports and Adventure Institute" was inaugurated by Union Youth and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju?
- Tehri, Uttarakhand
- Uttarakhand
- Capital: 1. Dehradun (winter) 2. Gairsain (Summer)
- Chief Minister: Tirath Singh Rawat (Replace to Trivendra Singh Rawat)
- Governor: Baby Rani Maurya
51. Recently the former Vice President of America passed away, what is his name?
- Walter Mondale
- Current US President: Joe Biden (46th)
52. Recently former RBI Governor has passed away. What is his name?
- Maidavolu Nursheim
- 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.?
53. Recently who has been elected as the new President of Cuba?
- Miguel Diaz Cannel
- Cuba
- Capital: Havana
- Currency: Cuban peso
- President: Miguel Diaz-Canel
54. Recently when was "World Earth Day" observed?
- 22 April
- Theme 2021: 'Restore Our Earth'
- World Earth Day was celebrated for the first time on 22 April 1970
- Celebrated on 22 April every year by UNEP
- UNEP: United Nations Environment Program
- Established: 05June1972
- HQ: Nairobi, Kenya
- Executive Director: Inger Andersen
55. 'Care Ratings' has projected India's growth rate to be what percent for the FY 2021-22?
- 10.2%
- 'Care Ratings' is an Indian rating agency which started its operations in 1993.
56. The rating agency 'ICRA' has estimated India's growth rate to be what percent for the financial year 2021-22?
- 10.5%
57. Recently who has become the 68th Grand Master of India?
- Arjun Kalyan
- Arjun Kalyan is a native of Tamil Nadu
58. Recently which country has announced to launch its own space station by the year 2025?
- Russia
- Russia
- Capital: Moscow
- Currency: Russian Ruble
- Prime Minister: Mikhail Mishustin
- President: Vladimir Putin
59. Recently which state government has launched "YSR Zero Interest Crop Loan Scheme" for farmers?
- Andhra Pradesh
- Andhra Pradesh
- CM: Y. S. JaganMohan Reddy
- Capital: 1. Amaravati 2. Visakhapatnam 3. Kurnool
- Governor: Biswabhusan Harichandan
60. Recently the famous Bengali poet has passed away, what is his name?
- Sankh Ghosh
61. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has selected Argentina, Brazil, Uganda and Vanuatu for which award?
- ICC Development Awards
- ICC-International Cricket Council
- ICC HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- ICC Established: 15June1909
- Chairman: Greg Barclay
- CEO: Manu Sawhney
62. Which country has been elected for a three-year term for the three bodies of the "United Nations Economic and Social Council"?
- India
- From 1 January 2022, India's term will be for the next three years.
63. Recently, the "Jaganna Vidya Deewana Yojana" was launched by which state government "
- Andhra Pradesh
- The purpose of this scheme is to provide scholarships to students who are not able to pay their fees due to their financial burden.
- Andhra Pradesh
- CM: Y. S. JaganMohan Reddy
- Capital: 1. Amaravati 2. Visakhapatnam 3. Kurnool
- Governor: Biswabhusan Harichandan
64. Which political party has become the first political party to declare the name of donor donating in electoral bonds?
- JMM
- JMM: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha
- Jharkhand
- Capital: Ranchi
- CM: Hemant Soren
- Governor: Draupadi Murmu
65. Recently who has been elected as the new Prime Minister of South Korea?
- Kim Boo-kyum
- South korea
- Capital: Seoul
- Currency: South Korean Won
- PM: Kim Boo-kyum
- President: Moon Jae-in
66. Recently the President of the Republic of Chad 'Idris Debbie Itno has passed away. Where is the capital of the Republic of Chad?
- N'Djamena
- Currency: Central African CFA franc
67. Recently noted actor 'Kishore Nandalaskar' passed away at the age of 81, in which language film did he start his career?
- Marathi
- He started his career in 1982 with Marathi films "Navare Sagale Gadhav"
68. Recently on which day World Book and Copyright Day was observed?
- 23 April
- This day is also known as International Book Day or World Book Day.
- This day is observed by the initiative of UNESCO
- UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
- Established: 16 November 1945, First session: 04 November 1946
- HQ: Paris, France
- Director General: Audrey Azoulay
69. What is the position of India in the "Global Energy Transition Index 2021" released by the World Economic Forum (WEF)?
- 87th
- Sweden tops the list
- WEF: World Economic Forum
- Established: 24 January 1971
- HQ: Cologny, Switzerland
70. Recently when was the United Nations English Language Day observed?
- 23 April
- This day is celebrated to mark both the birth and death of William Shakespeare
- United Nations Spanish Language Day is also observed on 23 April
71. Recently the global rating agency "S&P" has estimated the percentage of India's growth rate in FY 2021-22?
- 11%
- Standard and Poors (S&P) is a global rating agency headquartered in New York, USA
72. Recently who has been appointed as the first female chairperson of NASSCOM?
- Rekha Manon
73. Recently which state government has enacted "National Security Act" against black marketing?
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttar Pradesh
- Capital: Lucknow
- CM: Yogi Aditya Nath
- Governor: Anandiben Patel
74. Recently a famous qawwali singer passed away, what is his name?
- Farid Sabri
- 'Der na ho jaye kahi der na ho jaye...' and 'ek mulakat jaruri hai Sanam...' These are mome samples from his famous songs
75. Recently which famous Indian Islamic scholar passed away?
- Maulana Waheeduddin
- He was also honored with the Padma Award
- He was a famous Indian Islamic scholar and spiritual leader
76. Recently the license of which non-banking finance company has been canceled by the Reserve Bank of India?
- Sambandh Finserve Pvt Ltd.
- The net worth of this finance company has fallen below the minimum level and the financial situation has also deteriorated due to being affected by fraud.
77. Recently which initiative has been initiated by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to adopt 'free and open source software' in government departments?
- # FOSS4GOV
- Minister of Electronics and Information Technology: Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad
78. Recently Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi attended the "Leaders Summit on Climate" virtually, What was the theme of this summit?
- "Our Collective Sprint to 2030"
79. Recently who has been appointed as external auditor of "Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons" (OPCW)?
- GC Murmu
- GC Murmu is also currently the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)
80. Recently which country has announced to launch its own space station by the year 2025?
- Russia
- Russia
- Capital: Moscow
- Currency: Russian Ruble
- Prime Minister: Mikhail Mishustin
- President: Vladimir Putin
81. Recently which state government has launched "YSR Zero Interest Crop Loan Scheme" for farmers?
- Andhra Pradesh
- Andhra Pradesh
- CM: Y. S. JaganMohan Reddy
- Capital: 1. Amaravati 2. Visakhapatnam 3. Kurnool
- Governor: Biswabhusan Harichandan
82. Recently when was "National Panchayati Raj Day" observed?
- 24 April
- Panchayati Raj system was made available on 24 April 1993 under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment.
- Rajasthan is the first state to implement Panchayati Raj system.
83. Recently under which scheme Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi distributed "e-Property Card"?
- SVAMITVA Scheme
- The distribution started on the occasion of "National Panchayati Raj Day - 24 April"
84. Recently who has been sworn in as the Chief Justice of India?
- N V Ramana
- Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana is the 48th Chief Justice of India
- He replaces Sharad Arvind Bobde
85. Which country has secured the top spot in the 'AIBA Youth World Boxing Championship'?
- India
- India is on top with a total of 11 medals, including 8 gold and 3 bronze medals.
- 'AIBA Youth World Boxing Championship' was held in Poland
86. Which Indian entrepreneur is included in the list of "Forbes Asias Under-30"?
- Vibha Harish
- Vibha Harish is the founder and well-known Udhami of Bangalore-based Cosmics.
87. Recently RBI has canceled the license of which bank?
- Bhagyodaya Friends Urban Co-operative Bank, Maharashtra
- This bank does not have sufficient capital to fully fund its depositors.
- After this ban, depositors' capital will be given by "Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation" (DICGC)
- 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.?
88. Recently on which day "World Laboratory Animal Day" was observed?
- 24 April
- This day is celebrated on the fourth Saturday of April every year.
- This day is celebrated by the World Veterinary Association for the contribution of veterinarians to animals
89. According to a report by the Central Bank of China, by which year will India's demographic change rate overtake China?
- 2035
90. Recently famous musician has passed away, what is his name?
- Shravan Rathore
- Two composers Nadeem Saifi and Shravan Rathore are famous as "Nadeem-Shravan"
91. Recently who has been given the "Nelson Mandela World Humanitarian Award"?
- Rumana Sinha Sehgal
- The award is presented by the "Diplomatic Mission Global Peace"
- The award was given to him for developing innovative and functional green products by recycling various materials and non-biodegradable materials in a virtual way.
92. Recently when was "International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace" observed?
- 24 April
93. Recently released e-book "Climate Change Explained-For One And All" has been written by whom?
- Akash Ranson
- Akash Ranson, is a climate activist and writer
94. Recently a famous Hindi and Gujarati film actor has passed away, what is his name?
- Amit Mistry
95. Recently RBI has approved the appointment of whom as the part-time chairman and additional independent director of HDFC Bank?
-Atanu Chakraborty
- Atanu Chakraborty, previously former Secretary of Economic Affairs
- HDFC Bank
- HQ: Mumbai
- Tagline: We Understand Your World
96. India Ratings & Research Company "Ind-Ra" has estimated India's growth rate for the year 2021-22?
- 10.1%
97. "SBI Research" has estimated India's growth rate to be what percent for FY 2021-22?
- 10.4%
98. Which state government has announced "Health Safety Week" from April 22 to 29 this month?
- Jharkhand
- To prevent the spread of COVID-19, it has been done for complete lockout in the state.
- Jharkhand
- Capital: Ranchi
- CM: Hemant Soren
- Governor: Draupadi Murmu
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