Current Affairs 16 April/Current Events/GK
When is World Art
day celebrated?
A. April 13
B. April 14
C. April 15
D. April 16
World Art Day is observed every year on 15 April to celebrate
fine arts and promote awareness of creative activity around the world. The
first World Art Day was held on April 15th, 2012, a date chosen in honor of
Leonardo da Vinci's birthday
Who inaugurated e-SANTA, an electronic marketplace, to
provide a platform for connecting aqua farmers and buyers?
A. Narendra Modi
B. Amit Shah
C. Piyush Goyal
D. Ramesh plhriyal
The Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal
inaugurated e-SANTA, an electronic marketplace, to provide a platform for
connecting aqua farmers and buyers. e-SANTA stands for Electronic Solution for
Augmenting NaCSA farmers’ Trade in Aquaculture.
Padma Shri awardee Dr. Yogesh Praveen has passed away, he was
associated with which field?
A. History
B. English
C. urdu
D. Chemistry
The eminent Historian, Dr. Yogesh Praveen, who was an expert
in the history and culture of Avadh, specifically Lucknow has passed away.He
was 82.Dr Yogesh was awarded with Padma Shri in 2020.
Who launched a mobile app called “MANAS” to cater mental
well-being of citizens on scalable, secure and digital platforms?
A. Amit Shah
B. Dr Harsh Vardhan
C. K. Vijay
Raghavan
D. Rajnath Singh
The Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India,
Prof. K Vijay Raghavan launched a mobile app called “MANAS” to cater mental
well-being of citizens on scalable, secure and digital platforms. MANAS stands
for Mental Health and Normalcy Augmentation System.
When was Siachen Day
celebrated?
A. April 13
B. April 14
C. April 15
D. April 16
The 37th Siachen Day was celebrated by Siachen Warriors
Brigade of Fire & Fury Corps on April 13, 2021 with tremendous zeal and
enthusiasm.
Which of the following launched a national digital repository
on health and nutrition, called “Poshan Gyan”?
A. DRDO
B. NITI Aayog
C. NASA
D. SBI
NITI Aayog launched a national digital repository on health
and nutrition, called “Poshan Gyan” on April 13, 2021.
Which woman cricketer has been named as the ICC Women`s
Player of the Month for March?
A. Smriti Mandhana
B. Jhulam Goswami
C. Lizelle Lee
D. Harmanpreet kaur
South Africa's Lizelle Lee was voted ICC Player of the Month
for March 2021 in the women's category. India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who
scalped 10 wickets in the the white-ball matches against England, has been
named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for March 2021.
Who won the Sir
Richard Hadlee Medal for the 2020-21 season at the New Zealand Cricket Awards?
A. Kane Williamson
B. Babar Azam
C. Virat Kohli
D. Mohammad Shami
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson was awarded with the
prestigious Sir Richard Hadlee Medal for the fourth time in last six years at
the New Zealand Cricket Awards on April 13, 2021. Apart from this, he was also
adjudged ‘International Test Player of the Year’ for 2020-21 season.
L&T will set up the 1.5 Giga Watt Sudair solar PV project
in which country?
A. Pakistan
B. Saudi Arabia
C. Iran
D. Bangladesh
The Renewables arm of Larsen & Toubro's Power
Transmission and Distribution Business has bagged an order to set up Sudair
Solar PV project of 1.5 GW in the Riyadh province of Saudi Arabia.
Who has been named as first female astronaut of UAE?
A. Kalpana Chawla
B. Arpital Goyal
C. Nora
al-Matroushi
D. Sheikh Noori
The UAE has announced Nora al-Matroushi as its first female
astronaut.
India’s first Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU)
is being commissioned in which state of the country?
A. Bihar
B. Odhisa
C. Maharashtra
D. None of these
The first “Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU)”
in India has reached at JSW Jaigarh Port in the Ratnagiri district of
Maharashtra. The LNG tanker “FSRU Hoegh Giant” sailed from Keppel Shipyard,
Singapore, and was berthed at Jaigarh terminal in Maharashtra on April 12,
2021.
Current Affairs 13-14 April/Current Events/GK
Who won the J&K State level Women Cricket Championship?
A. Shugul Sirngar
B. DWCA Budgam
C. Baramulla WCF
D. Annatnag Cricket Club
State level Women Cricket Championship, organized by 5th Battalion of Rashtriya Rifles, concluded at Madri Meharban Cricket Stadium Ganderbal. The winning team (Shugul Srinagar) was awarded with Rs one lakh prize money, whereas DWCA Budgam received Rs 50,000 prize money Kausar Meer of Budgam was declared as woman of the series.
Who has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India?
A. Sunil Mishra
B. Sushil Chandra
C. Surendra Kumar
D Ajay Singh
The incumbent Election Commissioner (EC) Sushil Chandra has been named to become the next Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India. Chandra will assume charge with effect from April 13, 2021.
The International Day of Human Space Flight is observed on which day?
A. April 09
B. April 10
C. April 11
D. Aprril 12
The International Day of Human Space Flight is celebrated annually on April 12 to mark the anniversary of the first human space flight by Yuri Gagarin on April 12, 1961. the International Day commemorates the date in 1961 when Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin carried out the first ever human space flight, opening the way for space exploration for the benefit of all humanity.
Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal recently released ‘Implementation Plan for School Education’ under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. What is the name given to this plan?
A. SARTHAQ
B. LAKSHA
C. FALAK
D. SHIKHAR
The Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal chaired a high-level meeting on the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 on April 8, 2021. During the meet, the minister unveiled the ‘Implementation Plan for School Education’, called “Students’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement through Quality Education (SARTHAQ)”.
Which film has won the Best Film Award at the BAFTA 2021?
A. Nomadland
B. Rocks
C`. The Father
D. Black Bottom
Best Film – Nomadland, Best Director – Chloe Zhao (Nomadland), Best Actor in a Leading Role – Anthony Hopkins (The Father as Anthony), Best Actress in a Leading Role – Frances McDormand (Nomadland as Fern)
Punjab Govt. has roped which actor for anti-coronavirus vaccination programme?
A. Aamir khan
B. Virat Kohli
C. Sonu Sood
D. Tiger
The Government of Punjab, led by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, has roped in Bollywood actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood as the brand ambassador for the anti-coronavirus vaccination programme in the state.
Which Indian origion businessman has been honored with Abu Dhabi’s top civilian award?
A. Shanker mahjan
B. Kumari lata
C. Anil Ambani
D. Yusuf Ali Ma
An Indian-origin businessman Yusuffali MA was honored with Abu Dhabi’s top civilian award, by Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on April 09, 2021, for his outstanding contribution to Abu Dhabi’s business, industry and support to various philanthropic initiatives
Which of the following has launched a new savings account called ‘Rewards123"
A. HDF
B. RBI
C AIREL
D. SBI
The Airtel Payments Bank has launched a new savings account called ‘Rewards123’ with a special feature under which customers will get certain benefits and value when they transact digitally using the bank account.
Which Indian filmmaker has been honored with the second highest French civilian honour “Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters” recently?
A. Guneet Monga
B. Rakesh Orshan
C. Karan Johar
D. None of these
Ace Indian film producer Guneet Monga has been conferred with the second highest French civilian honour called “Honour of the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters (Chevalier dans I’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres)”.
Current Affairs 16-20 April/ Current EVENTS /GK
Who has been chosen the ODI player of the decade for 2010s in the Wisden Almanack 2021?
A. Babar Azam
B. VIrat Kohli
C. MS Dhoni
D. Steve Smith
Indian captain Virat Kohli has been named Wisden Almanack's ODI player of the 2010s, while England all-rounder Ben Stokes was declared the 'Cricketer of the Year' for a second successive time by the highly-rated annual publication.
What was the theme of the IAF Commanders’ Conference 2021 (AFCC-21)?
A. Reorienting for the Future
B. IAF in the Next Decade
C. IAF Future of India
D. Nextgen India
The Union Minister of Defence Shri Rajnath Singh addressed the biannual IAF Commanders’ Conference 2021 (AFCC-21) on 15 April 2021 at Air Headquarters in New Delhi. The conference concluded on 16 April 2021. The theme of the IAF Commanders’ Conference 2021 was ‘Reorienting for the Future’
When is World Hemophilia Day observed?
A. April 15
B. April 16
C. April 17
D. April 18
Every year the World Hemophilia Day is observed internationally on April 17 to raise awareness and understanding about hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. April 17, 2021, marks 32nd World Hemophilia Day. The theme for 2021 World Hemophilia Day is “Adapting to Change: Sustaining care in a new world”.
Ranjit Sinha has passed way recently, was the former head of which organisation?
A. RBI
B. CBI
C. SBI
D. None
Former Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director Ranjit Sinha has passed away following COVID-19 related cause. He was 68.
‘Believe – What Life and Cricket Taught Me’, in an autobiography of Which Indian Cricketer?
A. Virat Kohli
B. Suresh Raina
C. Kapil Dev
D. MS Dhoni
A book titled ‘Believe – What Life and Cricket Taught Me’, the much-awaited Suresh Raina autobiography is set to hit the bookstands in May 2021.
When is the Save the Elephant Day celebrated every year?
A. April 15
B. April 16
C. April 17
D. April 18
Save the Elephant Day is being celebrated on April 16 of every year to raise awareness about the dangers elephants face and various difficulties they have to overcome to live. Save the Elephant Day is established by the Elephant Reintroduction Foundation, in Thailand
Padma Shri awardee Dr. Kakarla Subba Rao who has passed away recently was known for his work in which branch of medicine?
A. History
B. Chemistry
C. Cardiology
D. Radiology
Renowned radiologist, Dr. Kakarla Subba Rao, who served as the first director of Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad, has passed away. He was 96. Rao was conferred Padma Shri in 2000, by the Government of India for his contributions to the field of medicine.
Who has been named for the Lifetime Achievement award at the 78th Venice International Film Festival?
A. Roberto Benigni
B. Martin Scorsese
C. Steven Spielberg
D. Christopher Nolan
Director Roberto Benigni will be receiving the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 78th Venice International Film Festival, which runs from September 1 to 11.
G.V.G. Krishnamurty has passed away. He was the former ______?
A. Army General of India
B. President of India
C. Prime Mininte of India
D. Election Commissioner of India
Former Election Commissioner of India G.V.G. Krishnamurty has passed away due to age-related ailments. He was 86.
When is Himachal Day observed?
A. April 15
B. April 16
C. April 17
D. April 18
Himachal Day 2021: April 15 is observed as Himachal Day. Rich in culture and heritage, Himachal Pradesh became a full-fledged state on this day.
Who has been appoointed as the Senior Director and Head of People Organisation in India?
A. Smriti Mathuras
B. Girish Pandit
C. Raheja Mishra
D. David Manuel
Pegasystems, a US-based software company with huge presence in India, has appointed Smriti Mathuras Senior Director and Head of People Organisation in India.
who released the 4 books related to related to Babasaheb Ambedkar?
A. Amit Shah
B. Narendra Modi
C. Simriti Irani
D. Dr Harsh Vardhan
The four books to be released by the prime minister are Dr Ambedkar Jivan Darshan, Dr Ambedkar Vyakti Darshan, Dr Ambedkar Rashtra Darshan, and Dr Ambedkar Aayam Darshan.
Who has been named the “leading women’s cricketer in the world” in the 2021 edition of Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack?
A. Anjana Chopra
B. Beth Mooney
C. Sangeeta Madhana
D. Sunita Nanada
Australia’s Beth Mooney is ‘Leading Women’s Cricketer in the World’.
Current Affairs 20 April / Current Events/GK
Who has been appointed as the new Director School Education Kashmir
A. Khalid Jahangir
B. Tassaduq Hussian
C. Shah Feasal
D. Siramjeet Singh
Dr. Tasaduq Hussain Mir assumed the charge as Director School Education Kashmir.
Name the 2 students who won gold and bronze at 58th National Skating Championship held at Mohali
A. Kartikeya-Puneesh
B. Surendra-Anil
C. Sakib-Akhil
D. Ajit-Sunil
Kartikeya Puri of 12th Class won gold medal in 3000 meters Road Race in quads while Puneesh Puri of Class 4thbagged bronze medal in 1000 meters Rink Race bringing laurels to school, parents and the UT of J&K., 58th National Skating Championship held at Mohali from April 1 to April 10, 2021.
Which Russian Vaccine has got emergency use authorization in India?
A. Sputnik V
B. Pfizer-BioNTech
C. Sinovac
D. AstraZeneca
The Central drug regulator, DCGA has approved emergency use authorisation of the Russian Vaccine, Sputnik V.
Who will head the Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0)?
A. M Rajeshwar Rao
B. Surendra Mehta
C. Jay Shah
D. Simriti Irani
M Rajeshwar Rao, Deputy Governor, RBI will be the head of the Regulations Review Authority.
NASA has awarded the contract to which company for its Artemis programme, to develop first commercial lander for sending next two US astronauts to the moon by 2024?
A. General Dynamics
B. Blue Origin
C. Lockheed Martin
D. SpaceX
The United States space agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has picked Elon Musk’s SpaceX for its Artemis programme, to develop the first commercial lander and take the next two US astronauts to the moon. The total value of this contract is $2.89 billion.
Who among the following will take charge as the Director-General of the National Anti-Doping Agency?
A. Shikha Verma
B. Siddharth Singh Longjam
C. Ramesh Tripathi
D. Navin Agarwal
The IAS officer, Siddharth Singh Longjam will take over as the National Anti-Doping Agency's Director-General.
When is the International Day for Monuments and Sites observed?
A. April 17
B. April 18
C. April 19
D. April 20
The International Day for Monuments and Sites (World Heritage Day) is observed on 18 April each year to promote awareness about the diversity of cultural heritage of humanity, their vulnerability and the efforts required for their protection and conservation. Theme 2021- Complex Pasts: Diverse Futures.
India and which country held joint Special Forces Exercise ‘Khanjar'?
A. Pakistan
B. Bhutan
C. Bangladesh
D. Kyrgyzstan
The 8th India-Kyrgyz Joint Special Forces Exercise ‘Khanjar’ was inaugurated at Special Forces Brigade of National Guards of Kyrgyz Republic in Bishkek, on April 16, 2021.
Which country has topped the Inclusive Internet Index 2021?
A. India
B. Sweden
C. UK
D. China
The Sweden has topped the Inclusive Internet Index 2021.
How many astronauts will be part of the NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 mission to be launched on April 22, 2021?
A. two
B. four
C. Six
D. Eight
The US space agency NASA has planned to launch its SpaceX Crew-2 mission to the International Space Station on April 22, 2021 from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Crew-2 mission will have four astronauts on board SpaceX Crew
Ahmed Hussain Lala who has passed away recently, he was associated to which game?
A. hockey
B. cricket
C. football
D. Hockey
Former India International Football defender Ahmed Hussain Lala has passed away due to COVID-19. He was 89.
Current Affairs 17-18 April/General Knowledge
What is the rank of India in the 2021 ‘Inclusive Internet Index’ ?
A. 100
B. 78
C. 49
D. 3
India has been ranked at 49th spot globally. It shares its rank with Thailand. The 'Inclusive Internet Index' surveyed 120 countries, representing 98 per cent of global GDP and 96 per cent of the global population. The overall Index score is based on four parameters, which are: Availability, Affordability, Relevance and Readiness categories. Ist Rank Swedan, US at 2nd and Spain at 3rd rank
When is the World Voice Day (WVD) annually?
A. April 14
B. April 16
C. April 18
D. April 20
The World Voice Day (WVD) is celebrated globally on April 16 every year to demonstrate the enormous importance of the voice in the daily lives of all people. The theme of 2021 is ONE WORLD|MANY VOICES.The World Voice Day was established on April 16th with the main goals of increasing public awareness of the importance of the voice and alertness to voice problems. M Rajeshwar Rao, Deputy Governor, RBI will be the head of the Regulations Review Authority.
Amazon has launched which of he following to digitize Indian SMEs as well as drive Agri-tech and Health-tech innovation?
A. Amazon Modi Venture Fund
B. Amazon Smbhav Venture Fund
C. Amazon Bharat Venture Fund
D. Amazon Desi Venture Fund
The e-commerce giant Amazon has launched a $250 million (Rs 1,873 crore) venture fund called “Amazon Smbhav Venture Fund”, to invest in Indian startups and entrepreneurs, with focus on digitizing SMEs.
Which country's Prime minister resigned due to an increase in killing and kidnapping cases over the past few days in the country?
A. Pakistan
B. India
C. Haiti
D. Mayanmar
Prime Minister of Haiti Joseph Jouthe has resigned following a situation of unrest in the country due to an increase in killing and kidnapping cases over the past few days.
India has signed agreement for its first space mission with france, what is the name of the mission?
A. Suryaan
B. Gaganyaan
C. Lakshayaan
D. None
Space agencies of India and France on 15 Apr 2021,signed an agreement for cooperation for the former's first human space mission, Gaganyaan, a move that will enable Indian flight physicians to train at French facilities
'Lost golden city of Luxor' has been discovered in which country?
A. india
B. Pakistan
C. Aghanistan
D. Egypt
'Lost golden city of Luxor' discovered by archaeologists in Egypt. The 3,400-year-old royal city was built by Amenhotep III, abandoned by his heretic son, Akhenaten, and contains stunningly preserved remains.
National Titanic Remembrance Day is observed on which date?
A. April 15
B. April 16
C. April 17
D. April 18
Each year on April 15th, National Titanic Remembrance Dayis dedicated to the memory of the lives lost when the Titanic sank into the icy waters of the North Atlantic Ocean in April 1912. We remember the more than 1,500 people who died that day.
Which Indian film has won the Best Foreign Language Feature award at Moscow International Film Festival
A. Puglya
B. Choked
C. Panga
D. Bulbbul
The Marathi film “Puglya” has won the Best Foreign Language Feature award at Moscow International Film Festival, 2021.
The World Chagas Disease Day is marked annually on which date?
A. 14 April
B. 13 April
C. 12 April
D. 11 April
The World Chagas Disease Day is observed on 14 April to raise the public awareness and visibility among people about Chagas Disease (also called American trypanosomiasis) and the resources needed for the prevention, control or elimination of the disease.
Which Indian financial body has announced to set up Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) from May 01, 2021 for one year?
A. JK Bank
B. RBI
C. HDFC
D. ICICI Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will be set up a new Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) from May 1, 2021. The RRA will be set up for a period of one year, unless the timeline is extended by the RBI.
Which city will host the 22nd Laureus World Sports Awards?
A. Seville
B. India
C. New York
D. Nepal
The Spanish city of Seville will host the 22nd Laureus World Sports Awards in a virtual ceremony owing to the raging COVID-19 pandemic.
Who has inaugurated the First bi-annual Indian Air Force, IAF Commanders' Conference 2021?
A. Narendra Modi
B. Amit shah
C. Rajnath Singh
D. Prakash Javedkar
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has inaugurated the First bi-annual Indian Air Force, IAF Commanders' Conference 2021 at Air Headquarters.
