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What is the theme of this year’s International Children Book Day 2021? 
  • a)
    Live theMomemt 
  • b)
    Music and Dance 
  • c)
    Flying Colors 
  • d)
    The Music of Words
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Rajiv Reddy answered
International Children’s Book Day (ICBD)an annual celebration of the birthday of Danish author and poet, Hans Christian Andersen every 2nd day of April to inspire a love of reading and to call attention to children’s books.The theme of International Children’s Book Day 2021 is “The Music of Words.”

Who has been appointed as the Director General of Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)?
  • a)
    Aparshakti Khanna 
  • b)
    Sumit Awasthi 
  • c)
    Srinivasan Bhalla 
  • d)
    Mukhmeet Bhatia
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Bhatia is an IAS officer of 1990 batch of Jharkhand cadre. Earlier he has worked as Additional Secretary in Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance. He has vast experience of governance and management of district and state level organisations.
He also served as
1. Principal Secretary in Department of Labour and Employment
2. Women and Child Development in Jharkhand Government.
Bhatia holds an
1. M.Phil in Defence and Strategic Studies from Madras University
2. A Master's Degree in Business Administration from Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi
3. Master's Degree in International Development
from Harvard University.
4. He is a Graduate in Mechanical Engineering from Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh.

Which state cabinet approved a policy to provide jobs on compassionate grounds and economically weaker section (EWS) status to children under Harihar Scheme? 
  • a)
    Bihar 
  • b)
    Telangana 
  • c)
    Haryana 
  • d)
    TamilNadu
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Arun Khatri answered
The Haryana cabinet approved a policy to provide jobs on compassionate grounds and economically weaker section (EWS) status to children either abandoned or surrendered and turned 18-year-old while living in child-care institutions across state.

Who is the author of book “Manohar Parrikar-Brilliant Mind,Simple Life”? 
  • a)
    Sahil Joshi 
  • b)
    Neha Singh 
  • c)
    Jeet Myleni 
  • d)
    Nitin Gokhale
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Vinod Mehta answered
New book titled ‘Manohar Parrikar: Brilliant Mind, Simple Life’ authored by Nitin Gokhalewas released. The book is published by Bloomsbury.

According to UN report, Cyclone Amphan of 2020 has resulted in how much economic loss in India? 
  • a)
    USD 12 Billion 
  • b)
    USD 13 Billion 
  • c)
    USD 14 Billion 
  • d)
    USD 15 Billion
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Vikram Verma answered
Cyclone Amphan, which made landfall in May last year near the India-Bangladesh border, was the costliest tropical cyclone on record for the North Indian Ocean, with reported economic losses in India of approximately USD 14 billion, a flagship UN report has said.

Which country to host World Boxing Council Championships 2021? 
  • a)
    Pakistan 
  • b)
    India 
  • c)
    Myanmar 
  • d)
    China
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Poonam Reddy answered
In what is being billed as a game changer for professional boxing in the country, the World Boxing Council (WBC) has endorsed the Indian Championship fight between Chandni Mehra and Suman Kumari on May 1 in Jalandhar.

IRDAI has notified the extension of its sandbox regulations by how many years? 
  • a)
    2 years 
  • b)
    3 Years 
  • c)
    4 Years 
  • d)
    5 years
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Zara Khan answered
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) notified the extension of its sandbox regulations by another two years to enable the completion of the experiment of the existing sandbox proposals and also to allow new sandbox proposals for the experiment.

Recently R Praggnanandhaa has won the Polgar Challenge 2021. He hails from which city? 
  • a)
    Mumbai 
  • b)
    Chennai 
  • c)
    Bengaluru 
  • d)
    pune
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Zara Khan answered
Indian prodigy R Praggnanandhaa booked himself a chance to take on the very best in chess with a stunning victory in the Polgar Challenge. The 15-year-old from Chennai secured the first online title in the Julius Baer Challengers Chess Tour and a $3,000 top prize with a round to spare.

How much amount of loan was approved by World bank to boost health services in Mizoram? 
  • a)
    USD 50 million 
  • b)
    USD 40 million 
  • c)
    USD 45 million 
  • d)
    USD 32 million
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Poonam Reddy answered
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved a USD 32 million project to improve management capacity and quality of health services in Mizoram.

Recently WHO unveiled global immunization strategy to save 50 million lives by which year? 
  • a)
    2040 
  • b)
    2025 
  • c)
    2035 
  • d)
    2030
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Suresh Khanna answered
A UN-led global immunization strategy was unveiled to reach more than 50 million childrenwho have missed lifesaving jabs against measles and other diseases because of COVID-19 disruption.

As per Union Health Minister,India has operationalise how many Ayushmaan Bharat Health and Wellness Centres? 
  • a)
    75532 
  • b)
    76500 
  • c)
    75434 
  • d)
    76567
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Kiran Reddy answered
India has operationalised 75,532 Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres so far despite the COVID-19 pandemic and is on track to functionalise 1.5 lakh HWCs by December 2022, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said.

Who won the men’s singles title of Miami Open 2021? 
  • a)
    David Malan 
  • b)
    Mark Rose 
  • c)
    Hubert Huckacz 
  • d)
    Jannik Sinner
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Zara Khan answered
In Tennis, 26th seed Hubert Hurkacz of Poland won the biggest title of his career beating 19-year-old Jannik Sinner of Italy in the Miami Open final.

Who won the Emilia Romagna F1 Grand Prix 2021? 
  • a)
    Lando Norris 
  • b)
    Sebastian Vettel 
  • c)
    Lewis Hamilton 
  • d)
    Max Verstappen
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Vikram Verma answered
Max Verstappen won the Emilia Romagna F1 Grand Prix 2021, in Imola, Italy. This win is his first victory of the season. The race was the second round of the 2021 Formula One World Championship.

Which mutual fund company has become the first mutual fund house to cross Rs 5 lakh crore AUM Mark? 
  • a)
    SBI MF 
  • b)
    Mirrae Asset 
  • c)
    Aditya Birla MF 
  • d)
    Nippon MF
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Zara Khan answered
SBI Funds Management Pvt. Ltd has become the first mutual fund house in India to cross theRs5 lakh crore average assets under management (AAUM) mark. In the last one year, SBI MF’s average AUM has grown to ₹5.04 lakh crore from ₹3.73 lakh crore, recording a growth of 35 % during the financial year 2020-21.

Which country to send its rover “Rashid” to the moon in 2022? 
  • a)
    Iran 
  • b)
    Iraq 
  • c)
    UAE 
  • d)
    Israel
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Kiran Reddy answered
Lunar exploration firm iSpace said it will transport a United Arab Emirates unmanned rover to the Moon next year, as the Gulf state seeks to expand its space sector.

Recently Govt extended deadline for making payment under Vivad Se Vishwas scheme till which date? 
  • a)
    August 30th 
  • b)
    May 1st 
  • c)
    April 30th 
  • d)
    June 30th
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Suresh Khanna answered
Government has extended certain timelines in order to give respite to taxpayers in difficult COVID times. It has extended deadline for making payment under tax dispute resolution scheme Vivad Se Vishwas by two months till 30th of June.

As per Japanese firm Noumura,India’s growth in current fiscal could weaken to how much percent from previously forecasted 13.5% due to second wave of Covid 19? 
  • a)
    12.2% 
  • b)
    12.5% 
  • c)
    10.8% 
  • d)
    11.5%
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Vikram Verma answered
India’s growth in the current fiscal could weaken to 12.2% from the previously forecast 13.5%if the second wave of Covid-19 infections worsen, according to Japanese brokerage Nomura.

Which state government has approved allotment of 140 acres of land to e-commerce major Flipkart for setting up its largest fulfilment centre in Asia? 
  • a)
    Uttar Pradesh 
  • b)
    Bihar 
  • c)
    Haryana 
  • d)
    Telangana
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Nikita Singh answered
The Haryana government has approved allotment of 140 acres of land to e-commerce major Flipkart for setting up its largest fulfilment centre in Asia, having a covered area of 3 million square feet in Patli Hajipur in Gurugram district’s Manesar.

Recently the finance ministry widened the scope of ECLGS Scheme toinclude which sector? 
  • a)
    Healthcare 
  • b)
    Defence 
  • c)
    Family Welfare 
  • d)
    Service
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Vikram Verma answered
The finance ministry expanded the scope of the Rs 3 lakh crore Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) which will now cover borrowers from the healthcare segment, apart from the 26 sectors identified by the Kamath Committee.

NASA’s Perseverance rover on which planet has made oxygen from the planet’s carbon dioxide atmosphere? 
  • a)
    Jupiter 
  • b)
    Mars 
  • c)
    Venus 
  • d)
    Saturn
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Alok Verma answered
NASA’s Perseverance rover on Mars has made oxygen from the planet’s carbon dioxide atmosphere. It is the second successful technology demonstration on the mission, which flew a mini-helicopter.

Recently S&P forecasted India GDP at what percent for 2021-22? 
  • a)
    11.5% 
  • b)
    10.5% 
  • c)
    11.0% 
  • d)
    10.8%
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Rhea Reddy answered
Standard and Poor (S&P) Global Ratings has forecast a 11 per cent GDP growth for India in 2021-22 on account of a fast economic reopening and fiscal stimulus. However, S&P has flagged Covid-19 containment measures as key risks for the economy.

Who has been chosen as the external auditor by a prestigious intergovernmental organisation OPCW? 
  • a)
    GC Murmu 
  • b)
    S Bobde 
  • c)
    Tushar Kumar 
  • d)
    Aneesh Sen
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Poonam Reddy answered
India’s Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) GC Murmu has been chosen as the external auditor by a prestigious intergovernmental organisation working for the elimination of chemical weapons.

Recently which national digital depository on health and nutrition was launched by NITI Aayog in partnership with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation? 
  • a)
    Poshan Gyan 
  • b)
    Gyan Utsav 
  • c)
    Poshan Suraksha 
  • d)
    Seva Aur Suraksha
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Vinod Mehta answered
NITI Aayog, in partnership with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Centre for Social and Behaviour Change, Ashoka University launched Poshan Gyan, a national digital repository on health and nutrition.

Which countries will be hosting the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup? 
  • a)
    NewZealand and WestIndies 
  • b)
    USA and UK 
  • c)
    Australia and USA 
  • d)
    NewZealand and Australia
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Vinod Mehta answered
Eden Park in Auckland in New Zealand has been selected by FIFA to stage the opening match of the tournament on July 10, with Stadium Australia in Sydney chosen to host the final on August 20.

Recently Union Minister Arjun Munda and Dr Harsh Vardhan launched tribal health collaboration.Name it? 
  • a)
    Anamaya 
  • b)
    Akanksha 
  • c)
    Anamika 
  • d)
    Anmol
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Poonam Reddy answered
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan and Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda launched ‘Anamaya’- the Tribal Health Collaborative through video conference.

Recently RBI enhanced the loan limit from ₹50 lakh to how much amount per borrower against the pledge/hypothecation of agricultural produce backed by NWRs/(e-NWRs) issued by warehouses registered and regulated by WDRA? 
  • a)
    ₹70 lakh 
  • b)
    ₹60 lakh 
  • c)
    ₹80 lakh 
  • d)
    ₹75 lakh
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Kiran Reddy answered
The Reserve Bank of India has enhanced the loan limit from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 75 lakh per borrower against the pledge/hypothecation of agricultural produce backed by NWRs/(e-NWRs) issued by warehouses registered and regulated by WDRA.

Recently the ministry of Tourism signed MoU with cleartrip and which other company to strengthen hospitality and tourism industry? 
  • a)
    AmazonFly 
  • b)
    Makemytrip 
  • c)
    Goibibo 
  • d)
    Easemytrip
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Suresh Khanna answered
In its ongoing effort to strengthen the hospitality and tourism industry amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the Ministry of Tourism has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cleartrip and Ease My Trip

Who is the author of book “The cUrsed Inheritance “? 
  • a)
    Sutapa Basu 
  • b)
    Amitav Ghosh 
  • c)
    Chitra Banerjee 
  • d)
    Shabdita Singh
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Vinod Mehta answered
Sutapa Basu, a TOI Write India winner and AutHor Award for Best Fiction 2020 winner, released her seventh book ‘The Cursed Inheritance’.

Recently Amazon announced how much amount of Amazon Sambhav Venture Fund for Indian startup’s? 
  • a)
    $400 million 
  • b)
    $350 million 
  • c)
    $300 million 
  • d)
    $250 million
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Zara Khan answered
E-commerce giant Amazon India has launched $250 million Amazon Smbhav Venture Fund(the venture fund) to invest in startups and entrepreneurs focusing on technology innovations in SMB (small and medium business) digitization, agriculture and healthcare.

The central government has released how much amount of disaster funds to states and UTs since the beginning of pandemic last year? 
  • a)
    ₹30000 cr 
  • b)
    ₹44000 cr 
  • c)
    ₹46000 cr 
  • d)
    ₹25000 cr
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Vikram Verma answered
Probably in one of the highest yearly spend towards disaster mitigation, the central government has released more than Rs 30,000 crore of disaster funds to states and Union Territories since the beginning of the pandemic last year.

What is India’s rank in 2021 World Press Freedom Index Report by Reporters Without Borders? 
  • a)
    142nd 
  • b)
    150th 
  • c)
    145th 
  • d)
    143rd
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Zara Khan answered
India has been listed under countries considered “bad” for journalism and is among the most dangerous places in the world for journalists, according to Reporters Without Borders, which published its 2021 World Press Freedom Index

Recently a community service centre has been set up to bring all data on board India’s first dedicated solar space mission to a single web-based interface.Name it? 
  • a)
    Lunar L2 
  • b)
    Gaganyaan G1 
  • c)
    Pariksha S1 
  • d)
    Aditya L1
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Poonam Reddy answered
A community service centre has been set up to bring all data on board India’s first dedicated solar space mission to a single web-based interface.The service centre is called Aditya-L1 Support Cell.

As per RBI data,bank deposits grew by how much percent in financial year ended March 31,2021? 
  • a)
    12.5% 
  • b)
    11.0% 
  • c)
    10.5% 
  • d)
    11.4%
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Suresh Khanna answered
Bank credit grew 5.56 per cent to Rs 109.51 lakh crore, while deposits rose 11.4 per cent toRs 151.13 lakh crore in the financial year ended March 31, 2021, data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed.

Recently RBI enhanced temporary liquidity limit for states and UTs by how much percent? 
  • a)
    44% 
  • b)
    46% 
  • c)
    39% 
  • d)
    29%
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Poonam Reddy answered
The Reserve Financial institution of India has enhanced the momentary liquidity restrict for states and union territories by about 46% to assist them tide over their money movement mismatches.

In which country,the World Youth Boxing Championship 2021 was held? 
  • a)
    Thailand 
  • b)
    Poland 
  • c)
    Vietnam 
  • d)
    India
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Alok Verma answered
In the World Youth Boxing championships, Indian women boxers put up sensational performances as they created history with seven gold medals in Kielce, Poland.

Which country opened 5G signal station at world’s highest radar location near Tibet border? 
  • a)
    India 
  • b)
    Japan 
  • c)
    China 
  • d)
    USA
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Vinod Mehta answered
China has opened a 5G signal base at the Ganbala radar station in the remote Himalayan region of Tibet which is the world’s highest manually operated radar station at an elevation of 5,374 meters.

Recently Fintech platformU Gro Capital partnered with which bank to launch credit cards for MSMEs? 
  • a)
    ICICI Bank 
  • b)
    HDFC Bank 
  • c)
    SBM Bank 
  • d)
    RBL Bank
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Kiran Reddy answered
Fintech platform U Gro Capital has partnered with SBM Bank India to launch credit cards for small businesses. The ‘GRO Smart Business’ credit cars is powered by RuPay along with EnKash.

The government extended the ₹3-lakh-crore emergency credit line guarantee scheme by another three months till which date? 
  • a)
    June 30 
  • b)
    July 31 
  • c)
    August 1 
  • d)
    September 1
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Poonam Reddy answered
The government extended the ₹3-lakh-crore emergency credit line guarantee scheme by another three months till June 30 and also widened its scope to new sectors, including hospitality, travel and tourism.

Who was appointed as Associate Attorney General making him/her the first person of colour to occupy the third highest position at the Department of Justice? 
  • a)
    Jyothi Singh 
  • b)
    Vishwas Kumar 
  • c)
    Sneha Vishkarma 
  • d)
    Vanita Gupta
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Kiran Reddy answered
The United States Senate voted 51-49 to confirm Indian-American Vanita Gupta as associate attorney general, making her the first person of colour to occupy the third highest position at the Department of Justice.

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