Current affairs 11-12 April/General Knowledge
Who Presides the
first convocation of the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Srinagar of Jammu and Kashmir?
A. Manoj Singha
B. Simriti Irani
C. Rohit Kansal
D. Dr Sehrish Asgar
Union Textiles Minister Smriti Zubin Irani presides over
first convocation of NIFT Srinagar help on April 09 2021. The Minister said
that the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has recently announced a package of
Rs. 28,400 crore as part of the J&K Industrial Development Scheme and urged
upon the students to put in their best efforts to reap benefit from it.
Which Country group of astronomers have discovered 12 new
quasars?
A. European
B. Indian
C. Chinese
D. Japanese
A group of astronomers at the European Space Agency have
discovered 12 new quasars that have been warped by a naturally occurring cosmic
'lens' and split into four similar images. A quasar is an extremely luminous
active galactic nucleus (AGN), in which a supermassive black hole with mass
ranging from millions to billions of times the mass of the Sun is surrounded by
a gaseous accretion disk.
India with which country has recently agreed to institute a
‘Strategic Partnership on Water’?
A. Netherlands
B. Pakistan
C. Afhanistan
D. North Korea
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and H.E Mr. Mark
Rutte,Prime Minister of the Netherlands held a Virtual Summit on 09 APR 2021.
The two Prime Ministers also agreed on instituting a ‘Strategic Partnership on
Water’ to further deepen the Indo-Dutch cooperation in the water related
sector, and upgrading the Joint Working Group on water to Ministerial-level.
When do we observe the World Parkinson’s Day?
A. April 01
B. April 09
C. April 10
D. April 11
Every year, April 11 is observed as World Parkinson’s Day to
raise awareness of Parkinson’s disease, which is a progressive nervous system
disorder. The day marks the birthday of Dr James Parkinson from London
India Contributed what additional amount to the United
Nations Trust Fund for Counter-Terrorism?
A. $ 500,000
B. $ 800,000
C. $ 200,000
D. $ 700,000
India has contributed an additional $500,000 to the United
Nations Trust Fund for Counter-Terrorism, taking the country's donation to the
UN office set up to combat terrorism to over $1 million. India said it was keen
to continue working with the UN office to further the common objective of
combatting terrorism.
Which state will set up an International level Ramayana
Museum and Cultural Center?
A. Jammu &
Kashmir
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Gujarat
D. Kerala
An international level 'Ramayana Museum and Cultural Center'
will be established on 10 acres of land at Ramasnehi Ghat between Ayodhya and
Lucknow. This will enable people to get "grand and divine darshan" of
the entire life of Lod Ram in one location instead of flitting from city to
city.
Which cricketer has been nominated for the ICC 'Player of the
Month' for March?
A. Ishant Sharma
B. Srishant Singh
C. Mohd Shami
D. Bhuvneshwar
Kumar
Experienced India seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar was among the
cricketers nominated for the ICC 'Player of the Month' award for March
following his standout performances in the limited overs matches against
England.
Which country has become the first country to drop out Tokyo
Olympics?
A. North Korea
B. Pakistan
C. India
D. Bangladesh
North Korea is first country to announce it will skip out on
the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympic games. According to a report from the BBC, the
North Korea claims its decision is based on concerns of protecting the
country's athletes from contracting COVID-19.
Who will be honoured with the Chhattisgarh Veerni Award?
A. rohit Sharma
B. Dutee Chand
C. Virat Hohli
D. Mehatli Singh
Indian sprinter, Dutee Chand has been chosen for the inaugural
edition of the Chhattisgarh Veerni Award, by the Chhattisgarh state government.
The award, which recognises the contribution of Indian women in different
fields, including sports, will be given virtually on April 14, 2021.
The National Safe Motherhood Day is celebrated in India on
which day?
A. April 10
B. April 11
C. April 12
D. April 13
NationalSafe Motherhood Day is observed every year on April
11 to raise awareness about adequate access to care for women during pregnancy,
childbirth and postnatal services. 2019, the theme was “midwives for mothers”
and in 2020, it was “Stay at home during Coronavirus, Keep mother and new-born
safe from Coronavirus”. 2021: Theme, History, and Significance.
Who inaugurated the Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE) for rowing in Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir?
A. Manoj Sinha
B. Kiren Rijiju
C. Baseer Khan
D. Narendra Modi
Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday 10 April, inaugurated the Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE) for rowing at the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council Water Sports Academy. At present, the KISCE will focus on rowing and will be provided a first-time grant of Rs 145.16 lakh and an annual recurring grant of Rs 96.17 lakh.
Who has been roped in as the WHO Special Envoy for the Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator (ACT-Accelerator)?
A. Jay Shah
B. Anil Ambani
C. Carl Bildt
D. Mia Bohman
The former Prime Minister of Sweden, Carl Bildt, has been appointed as WHO Special Envoy for the Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator (ACT-Accelerator).
Name the first-of-its-kind Artificial Intelligence (AI) based portal lalunched by the Supreme Court of India?
A. India Justice
B. Digital justiice
C. SUPACE
D. Amrendra
The first-of-its-kind Artificial Intelligence (AI) based portal of the Supreme Court of India called “SUPACE”, was unveiled on April 06, 2021 by Chief Justice of India S A Bobde. SUPACE stands for “Supreme Court Portal for Assistance in Court’s Efficiency”.
The World Homeopathy Day is celebrated every year on which day?
A. 8 April
B. 9 April
C. 10 April
D. 11 April
World Homeopathy Day is celebrated every year on April 10 to spread awareness about homoeopathy and its contribution to the world of medicine.
Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of the smartphone company VIVO?
A. Sonu Sood
B.` Suresh Raina
C. Virat Kohli
D. Rohit Sharma
Chinese smartphone major Vivo has appointed cricketer Virat Kohli as its brand ambassador.
Who has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director of SIDBI?
A. Sunanda Gokhle
B. Devraj Misharani
C. S Ramann
D. Somanth singh
S Ramann has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).
Name the online portal launched recently for the online registration to achieve traceability source of Honey and other beehive products on a digital platform.
A. Madhumakhi
B. Madhukranti
C. Madhumati
D. Mudhur Mati
The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar launched a portal ‘Madhukranti’ and Honey Corners on April 07, 2021, with the aim to bring an increase in income of farmers, employment generation and increase in exports.
CRPF Shaurya Diwas is observed on which date?
A. 8 April
B. 9 April
C. 10 April
D. 11 April
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Valour Day (Shaurya Diwas) is observed on 9 April every year, as a tribute to the brave men of the Force. 2021 marks 56th CRPF Valour Day.
Chandra Nayudu passed away, she was regarded as first commentator of India of whcih sports?
A. Hockey
B. Cricket
C. Football
D. Badminton
Chandra Nayudu, regarded as India's first female cricket commentator, died in Indore on Sunday afternoon at the age of 88 after being ill for some time. Chandra Nayudu, regarded as India's first female cricket commentator.
What was the profession of Padma Shri winning, Fatima Rafiq Zakaria, who has passed away recently?
A. Dancer
B. Cricket
C. Journalist
D. Literature
Renowned journalist, academician and Padma Shri awardee, Fatima Rafiq Zakaria passed away at the Bajaj Hospital in Maharashtra’s Aurangabad due to COVID-19 on Tuesday noon. She was 85.Conferred with the Sarojini Naidu Integration Award for Journalism in 1983 and the Padma Shri in recognition of her work in education in 2006,
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