CURRENT AFFAIRS- 2021 April
CURRENT AFFAIRS- 2021 April: Questions & Answers
CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Recently the Central Government infused a recapitalization fund of Rs 14,500 in 4 state-owned lenders. What amount of capital infusion was announced by the government for banks in fiscal 2020-21?
Answer: Rs 20,000 crore
The Central Government has announced to infuse Rs 14,500 crore in four state-owned lenders namely Central Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank, Bank of India and UCO Bank in 2020-21, by issuing non-interest bearing bonds to these banks. This infusion will complete the government’s total capital infusion of Rs 20,000 crore in public sector banks for the current financial year 2020-21.
2. What is the new timeline for which Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS 3.0) has been extended by the government?
Answer: June 30
The Central Government has extended the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS 3.0) by another three months till June 30, 2021, or till such time that an amount of Rs. 3 lakh crore is sanctioned under the Scheme.
3. What is the estimated amount pegged by the government to borrow from the market in the first half of 2021-22 fiscal (FY22)?
Answer: Rs 7.24 lakh crore
The government has decided to borrow Rs 7.24 lakh crore in the first half of 2021-22 fiscal (FY22) to meet resources to revive the economy hit by coronavirus pandemic.
4. RBI has extended the timeline for processing recurring online transactions. What is the new timeline to adhere to the rules?
Answer: September 30
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the timeline for processing recurring online transactions by 6 months to September 30, 2021.
5. UNI – CARBON CARD is a co-branded credit card launched by Union Bank of India on the Rupay platform of NPCI in collaboration with which company?
Answer: HPCL
The Union Bank of India has launched the “UNI – CARBON CARD” on March 26, 2021. It is a unique HPCL cobranded credit card on the Rupay platform of NPCI.
6. Which bank in India has inked a loan agreement with Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to extend loans to the supply chain of the Japanese automobile industry?
Answer: State Bank of India
India’s largest lender, the State Bank of India, has raised $1 billion from Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to extend loans to the supply chain of the Japanese automobile industry in India.
7. What is the revised estimated growth rate of India for fiscal 2021-22 as per the World Bank?
Answer: 10.1%
The World Bank has revised upward the GDP growth projections for India by 4.7 percentage points to 10.1 per cent for the financial year 2021-22, due to a strong rebound in private consumption and investment growth.
8. The special forces exercise ‘Vajra Prahar 2021’ was recently conducted by the Indian Navy with the Naval force of which country?
Answer: United States
The 11th edition of Indo-US joint special forces exercises ‘Vajra Prahar 2021’ was conducted at Special Forces Training School located at Bakloh in Himachal Pradesh in March 2021.
9. Who has been awarded the Saraswati Samman, 2020?
Answer: Sharankumar Limbale
Noted Marathi writer Dr Sharankumar Limbale has been selected for the Saraswati Samman, 2020. He has been selected for this prestigious literary award for his book Sanatan
10. The 104 years old American native ‘Beverly Cleary’ has passed away. What was her profession?
Answer: Author
Beverly Cleary, the renowned American writer of children’s and young adult fiction has passed away. She was 104.
11. The Indian Army will participate in the multinational military exercise ‘SHANTIR OGROSHENA’ 2021. Which country will host the exercise?
Answer: Bangladesh
A multinational Military Exercise named ‘SHANTIR OGROSHENA’ 2021 (Front Runner of the Peace) is scheduled to be held in Bangladesh from April 04 to 12, 2021. The theme of the exercise is “Robust Peace Keeping Operations”. The exercise is being held to commemorate the birth centenary of Bangladesh ‘Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and mark glorious 50 years of liberation of the country.
12. Which state observes the Utkala Dibasa every year on 01 April?
Answer: Odisha
Every year, Odisha Day, also called Utkala Dibasa, is celebrated all over the state of Odisha on April 01 to commemorate the formation of the state as a separate state on 1 April 1936. In 2021, Odisha is celebrating its 86th statehood day. Odisha Day is also called Orissa Foundation Day and Vishuva Milan
13. What is the rank of India in the Global Gender Gap Report 2021?
Answer: 140
India has slipped 28 places to rank 140 among 156 countries in the Global Gender Gap Report 2021, by World Economic Forum. In 2020, India ranked 112th among 153 countries.
14. What is the extended deadline for linking the Permanent Account Number (PAN) with the Aadhaar number?
Answer: June 30
Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the last date for the mandatory linking of the Permanent Account Number (PAN) with the Aadhaar number till June 30 2021. Earlier this deadline was March 31 2021.
15. Who has been awarded the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Awards for the year 2019?
Answer: Rajinikanth
The legendary actor Rajinikanth has been selected to be honoured with the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Awards, the highest film honour in India. The iconic actor Rajinikanth will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2019 for his stupendous contribution to Indian cinema.
16. The Central government has recently approved Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry. What is the total outlay for this scheme?
Answer: Rs 10,900 crore
The Union Cabinet has approved the Central Sector Scheme called “Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI)” with an outlay of Rs.10900 crore. The scheme will be implemented over a six-year period from 2021-22 to 2026-27.
17. Who is the winner of the 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix?
Answer: Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-Great Britain) has won the 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix, held on 28 March 2021.
18. What is the interest rate on the National Savings Certificate (NSC) for the first quarter of 2021-22?
Answer: 6.8%
19. International Children’s Book Day is observed on which day?
Answer: April 02
International Children’s Book Day (ICBD) is organised annually on 2nd April since 1967, by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), an international non-profit organization, to inspire a love of reading and to call attention to children’s books.
20. Subhash Kumar has recently been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of which company?
Answer: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
Subhash Kumar has assumed the additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) on April 01, 2021. He is serving as Director (Finance) at ONGC.
21. World Autism Awareness Day is an annual event observed on which day?
Answer: 02 April
The World Autism Awareness Day is observed internationally on 2 April every year, to raise awareness about people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) throughout the world. Theme 2021: “Inclusion in the Workplace: Challenges and opportunities in a Post-Pandemic World”.
22. Name the newly appointed Director-General of Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
Answer: Mukhmeet S. Bhatia
Senior IAS officer Mukhmeet S. Bhatia took over the charge of the Director-General of Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) on April 04, 2021.
23. Which country has topped the Global Gender Gap Report 2021?
Answer: Iceland
Iceland has topped the index as the most gender-equal country in the world for the 12th time. Afghanistan is the worst-performing country in the report.
24. Which country is the sponsor for International Children’s Book Day 2021?
Answer: United States
The IBBY United States is the sponsor for International Children’s Book Day 2021. Theme 2021: “The Music of Words.”
25. The interest rate on Senior Citizen Savings Scheme has been fixed at__________ per cent in the first quarter of FY22
Answer: 7.4%
26. The Government of India has declared April 14 as a public holiday from now on. The day marks the birth anniversary of which leader?
Answer: BR Ambedkar
The government has declared Ambedkar Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar which falls on 14 April every year, as a public holiday with effect from 2021, under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
27. As per the CRISIL Rating agency, what is the GDP projection for India in fiscal 2021-22?
Answer: 11%
Rating Agency CRISIL has projected India’s GDP growth rate as under:
- For FY21= -7%
- For FY22= +11%
28. On March 31, 2021, the Indian Air Force received which batch of three Rafale jets from France?
Answer: 4th
The fourth batch of three IAF Rafales landed in India on March 31, 2021, after a direct ferry from Istres Air Base in France. With this new arrival of the three jets, the total Rafale fleet with Indian Air Force has increased to 14.
29. Who among the following has recently been appointed as the additional director of the Britannia Industries board?
A) Raghuram Rajan
B) Urjit Patel
C) Viral Acharya
D) Shaktikanta Das
Answer: Option B
The Board of Britannia Industries has appointed former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Urjit Patel as the Additional Director of the company. He has been appointed for a period of five years with effect from March 31, 2021, in the category of Non-Executive and Independent Director.
30. NBBL is a newly set up entity formed on April 01, 2021, to run the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) business. The NBBL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of______?
Answer: NPCI
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has transferred all its Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) transaction business to NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited (NBBL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NPCI. All licensed bill processors on the Bharat Bill Payment Operating Units (BBPOU), i.e. the banks and payment
aggregators have been directed to start accounting their billing transactions under NBBL from April 1 2021.
31. Who is the author of the book ‘Manohar Parrikar: Brilliant Mind, Simple Life’?
Answer: Nitin Gokhale
A new book titled ‘Manohar Parrikar: Brilliant Mind, Simple Life’ authored by Nitin Gokhale was released on March 31, 2021.
32. Aniyan Midhun, has recently won gold for India in which event?
Answer: Wushu
Aniyan Midhun of Kerala has won the gold medal in the 70-kg category at the South Asian Wushu Championship 2021, held in Nepal on March 30 and 31, 2021.
33. Suparipalana is the Telugu version of the book titled Echo T Calling: Towards People-Centric Governance. Who is the author of this book?
Answer: Shailendra Joshi
Vice President Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu released a book titled ‘Suparipalana’, written by retired civil servant Dr Shailendra Kumar Joshi. Suparipalana is the Telugu translation of “Echo T Calling: Towards People-Centric Governance”, written by former Telangana Chief Secretary, Shri S K Joshi.
34. Shistura Hiranyakeshi Biological Heritage Site is a new protected area, discovered in which state of India?
Answer: Maharashtra
The Maharashtra government has declared an area at Amboli in Western ghats in Sindhudurg district as a biodiversity heritage site, following the discovery of a rare freshwater fish species. The 2.11 hector area has been declared as ‘Shistura Hiranyakeshi Biological Heritage Site’, under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002,
making it the fifth area in Maharashtra.
35. Nobel Laureate Isamu Akasaki of Japan has passed away recently. He won the Nobel Prize in which field?
Answer: Physics
Japanese Physicist Isamu Akasaki, a co-winner of the 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics, has passed away following pneumonia. He was 92.
36. United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) has estimated that the GDP of India in the financial year 2021-22 will be____________
Answer: 7%
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) has estimated the GDP growth rate of India at 7% in 2021-22, in its latest report titled Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2021.
37. When is the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action celebrated?
Answer: April 4
The United Nations’ International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action is celebrated on April 4 each year.
38. Echo and Bifrost are the two new subsea cables to connect US West Coast region with Indonesia and Singapore. The project will be implemented by which organisations?
Answer: Facebook and Google
Technology giant Facebook and Google have planned to lay two huge subsea cables, called Echo and Bifrost, to provide vital new connections between the Asia-Pacific region and North America. The Echo and Bifrost transPacific cables will link the U.S. West Coast to Singapore and Indonesia, and increase the data capacity between the regions by 70% and improve internet reliability.
39. For the first time, a specialist from the private sector has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB). Name the new Chairperson?
Answer: Mallika Srinivasan
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Mallika Srinivasan as the Chairperson of the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB). This is for the first time that a specialist from private sector has been appointed as the head of the PESB.
40. Which company has recently achieved the feat of crossing one billion transactions on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) infrastructure?
Answer: PhonePe
Bengaluru-based digital payments and financial services company, PhonePe has become the first company to cross one billion transactions on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) infrastructure. The company achieved the feat in March 2021, when the total transactions clocked around 1.3 billion on its platform, across the payment
instruments offering of wallet, cards as well as UPI
41. What is the theme of the 2021 International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action?
Answer: Perseverance, Partnership, and Progress
2021 Theme –“Perseverance, Partnership, and Progress”
42. India’s biggest floating solar power plant is being set up at which place?
Answer: Ramagundam
The biggest floating solar power plant in India is being set up at Ramagundam in Telangana. The total capacity of the plant is 100 MW and is being commissioned by the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) at Ramagundam thermal power plant reservoir.
43. What is the projected GDP growth rate of India for the fiscal year 2021-22 as per the IMF?
Answer: 12.5%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected India’s economic growth as given below: FY22 – 12.5%; FY23 – 6.9%
44. The World Health Day is observed every year on which day?
Answer: April 7
World Health Day is celebrated every year on April 7 since 1950 to mark the establishment of the World Health Organisation (WHO) on 7 April 1948.
45. National Maritime Day is celebrated every year in India on which day?
Answer: April 05
In India, the National Maritime Day is observed since 5 April 1964. 2021 marks the 58th edition of the annual celebrations.
46. Which state has launched the Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana to provide health insurance of Rs 5 lakh each year to every family?
Answer: Rajasthan
The state government of Rajasthan has launched a cashless medical insurance scheme titled “Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana”, aimed at providing medical relief to all residents of the state. Under this scheme, each family in the state can claim up to Rs. 5 lakh every year for medical expenses.
47. Who has topped the 2021 Forbes’ annual world’s billionaires list?
Answer: Jeff Bezos
The Amazon.com Inc founder Jeff Bezos has topped the Forbes’ annual world’s billionaires list for the fourth consecutive year.
48. Which country has become the first in the world to register the coronavirus vaccine for animals called ‘Carnivac-Cov’?
Answer: Russia
Russia has become the first country in the world to register the coronavirus vaccine for animals. The vaccine, called ‘Carnivac-Cov’, would be able to protect vulnerable species and thwart viral mutations.
49. Who has been awarded the prestigious Kalinga Ratna Samman for 2021?
Answer: Biswabhusan Harichandan
Former Odisha politician and Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan have been conferred with the prestigious Kalinga Ratna Samman for 2021 on April 02, 2021. Biswabhusan was conferred with the award by Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu at the 40th annual day of the Sarala Sahitya Sansad at the Sarala Bhawan in Cuttack.
50. TRIFED has launched the “Sankalp se Siddhi” – Village & Digital Connect Drive to activate the Van Dhan Vikas Kendras in the villages. The campaign has been launched for a period of how many days?
Answer: 100
TRIFED under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has now launched “Sankalp Se Siddhi” – Village & Digital Connect Drive. The main aim of this 100-day drive is to activate the Van Dhan Vikas Kendras in the villages as well as aid in effecting a complete transformation of the tribal ecosystem across the country. The drive will begin from April 01, 2021.
51. The World Bank and AIIB have approved financial support for a canal-based drinking water project in Punjab. What is the total value of this project?
Answer: USD 300 million
The World Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have approved a loan worth USD 300 million (about Rs 2,190 crore) for canal-based drinking water projects in Punjab.
52. Name the Deputy Governor of RBI who has retired from his service recently
Answer: BP Kanungo
The senior-most deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India, Shri BP Kanungo has retired upon completion of his one-year extension on April 02, 2021.
53. The Tulip Festival is organised in which state of India every year?
Answer: Jammu & Kashmir
The famous tulip festival kicked off in Asia’s largest Tulip Garden in Jammu & Kashmir on April 3, 2021, with the enthralling cultural and musical performances by popular artists and singers from within and outside the UT.
54. Who has been elected as the new Chief Justice of India (CJI) to succeed incumbent CJI Sharad Arvind Bobde?
Answer: Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana
The senior-most Supreme Court judge Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana has been appointed as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI).
55. How much amount has been proposed by the government for “National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021”?
Answer: Rs 20 lakh
The Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan approved the “National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021” on March 30, 2021. The government has proposed a provision for financial support up to Rs 20 lakh under the Umbrella Scheme of Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN)
56. The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) is observed on which day?
Answer: April 06
The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) is observed annually on April 6, to celebrate the power of sport to drive social change, community development and to foster peace and understanding.
57. What is the rank of Mukesh Ambani in the Forbes’ annual world’s billionaires list for the year 2021?
Answer: 10th
India’s richest billionaire Mukesh Ambani ranked at 10th position with a total net worth of USD 84.5 billion.
58. How much amount has been approved by the World Bank to improve management capacity and quality of health services in Mizoram?
Answer: USD 32 million
The Board of Executive Directors of World Bank has approved a USD 32 million projects to improve management capacity and quality of health services in Mizoram.
59. Who has been appointed as the new Revenue Secretary?
Answer: Tarun Bajaj
The Central Government has approved the appointment of Tarun Bajaj as new Revenue Secretary under the Ministry of Finance. Prior to this, Bajaj, a 1988 batch Haryana-cadre IAS officer, was serving as the Economic Affairs Secretary since April 30, 2020.
60. Name the winner of the Miami Open Tennis 2021 women’s single title?
Answer: Ashleigh Barty
Women’s Single -Ashleigh Barty (Australia).
61. Bhagwati Singh, who has passed away recently was the founding member of which political party?
Answer: Samajwadi Party
Former Uttar Pradesh minister and founder member of the Samajwadi Party, Bhagwati Singh has passed away. He was 89-year-old.
62. The International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Rwanda Genocide is observed on which day?
Answer: 7 April
International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Rwanda Genocide: 07 April
63. Which day of the year is celebrated as the International Day of Conscience by the United Nations?
Answer: 5 April
The United Nations General Assembly has designated 5 April to be observed as an International Day of Conscience every year.
64. Name the winner of the 30th GD Birla Award for Scientific Research for the year 2021?
Answer: Suman Chakraborty
Professor Suman Chakraborty has been selected for the 30th GD Birla Award for Scientific Research.
65. What is the projected growth rate of India for fiscal 2022-23 as per IMF?
Answer: 6.9%
FY23 – 6.9%
66. What was the profession of Shashikala who has passed away recently?
Answer: Actor
Veteran television and Bollywood actress Shashikala, has passed away. She was 88.
67. Name the celebrity who has been roped in as the brand ambassador by Digit Insurance?
Answer: Virat Kohli
Bengaluru-based non-life insurance company ‘Digit Insurance’ has roped in veteran cricketer Virat Kohli as its brand ambassador.
68. Which player has claimed the 2021 Miami Open Tennis men’s single title?
Answer: Hubert Hurkacz
In Tennis, Hubert Hurkacz of Poland defeated Italian teenager Jannik Sinner in straight sets to win the 2021 Miami Open.
69. Digvijaysinh Zala who has passed away recently was the former Union Minister in which ministry?
Answer: Ministry of Environment
Former Union Environment Minister and an MLA from Wankaner in Gujarat, Digvijaysinh Zala has passed away following a brief illness. He was 88.
70. What is the theme of World Health Day 2021?
Answer: Building a fairer, healthier world for everyone
The Theme of 2021 World Health Day is “Building a fairer, healthier world for everyone”.
71.Name the newly appointed Economic Affairs Secretary of India
Answer: Ajay Seth
The cabinet has approved the appointment of Ajay Seth, a 1987 batch Karnataka-cadre IAS officer, as new Economic Affairs Secretary in place of Bajaj.
72. The MPC committee of RBI has kept the key lending rates unchanged. In this regards, what is the current repo rate?
Answer: 4%
The policy rates are as follows:
- Repo rate: 4%
- Reverse repo rate: 3.35%
- CRR: 3.50%
- SLR: 18.00%
73. The limit of maximum balance that can be maintained in the Payments Bank at end of the day per customer has been increased by RBI. What is the new limit?
Answer: Rs 2 lakh
The Reserve Bank of India has enhanced the limit of maximum balance at end of the day maintained in Payments Bank from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2 lakh per individual customer.
74. Name the Indian billionaire who has topped the Forbes list of India’s 10 richest billionaires for the year 2021
Answer: Mukesh Ambani
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani has achieved the top spot in the Forbes list of India’s 10 richest billionaires for the year 2021. The total net worth of Ambani was calculated at USD 84.5 billion.
75. The Financial Inclusion Index (FI Index)will be published by RBI annually to measure the extent of financial inclusion in the country. The index will be published in which month?
Answer: July
The Reserve Bank of India has announced that it will periodically publish a “Financial Inclusion Index” (FI Index) annually in July for the financial year ending the previous March.
76. Radheshyam Khemka, who has passed away recently was the president of which organisation?
Answer: Gita Press
The President of Gita Press, Radheshyam Khemka, has passed away following a brief illness. He was 87. Gita Press is the world’s largest publisher of Hindu religious texts.
77. What is the GDP growth projection rate of India for the fiscal year 2021-22 as per RBI?
Answer: 10.5%
The GDP growth of India is projected at 10.5% in the financial year 2021-22
78. RBI has increased the limit of Way and Means Advances (WMA) for the State Governments/UTs. What is the enhanced limit?
Answer: Rs 47,010 crore
The Reserve Bank of India has increased the limit for Way and Means Advances (WMA) for the State Governments/UTs from Rs. 32,225 crore (fixed in February 2016) to Rs. 47,010 crore based on the recommendation of a committee headed by Shri Sudhir Shrivastava. This represents an increase of about 46%.
79. The Ministry of Health and Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched “Tribal Health Collaborative” to enhance the health and nutrition status of the tribal communities of India. What is the name given to this collaborative?
Answer: Anamaya
The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan and the Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, Shri Arjun Munda jointly launched ‘Anamaya’, the Tribal Health Collaborative on April 07, 2021, through video conference.
80. Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of the smartphone company VIVO?
Answer: Virat Kohli
Chinese smartphone major Vivo has appointed Indian cricketer Virat Kohli as its brand ambassador.
81. RBI has enhanced the loan limit for each borrower against pledge/hypothecation of agricultural produce backed by NWRs/(e-NWRs) issued by warehouses registered and regulated by WDRA. So what is the new limit?
Answer: Rs 75 lakh
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.
82. Who has been roped in as the WHO Special Envoy for the Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator (ACTAccelerator)?
Answer: Carl Bildt
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).
83. The current Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate is _____________
Answer: 4.25%
Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate : 4.25%; Bank Rate : 4.25%
84. What is the trigger amount set by the government for the new Pre-Packs scheme of MSMEs?
Answer: Rs 10 lakh
The Central government has set a payment default of Rs 10 lakh as the trigger for bankruptcy proceedings of small businesses under the new simplified scheme called pre-packs.
85. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director of SIDBI?
Answer: S Ramann
S Ramann has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).
86. Who has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Vietnam to succeed Nguyen Xuan Phuc?
Answer: Pham Minh Chinh
The National Assembly of Vietnam has voted Pham Minh Chinh as the new Prime Minister of the country on April 05, 2021.
87. Name the online portal launched recently for the online registration to achieve traceability source of Honey and other beehive products on a digital platform.
Answer: Madhukranti
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.
88. RBI has announced to conduct the open market purchase of government securities worth___________under the G-sec Acquisition Programme (G-SAP 1.0) in the first quarter of 2021-22
Answer: Rs 1 lakh crore
The Reserve Bank of India has announced to conduct the open market purchase of government securities of Rs 1 lakh crore under the G-sec Acquisition Programme (G-SAP 1.0) in the first quarter of 2021-22.
89. How much amount has been contributed by India towards United Nations Trust Fund for CounterTerrorism as additional funding in April 2021?
Answer: $ 500,000
India has contributed an additional USD 500,000 to the United Nations Trust Fund for Counter-Terrorism.
90. Vjosa Osmani is the newly appointed President of which country?
Answer: Kosovo
The U.S. educated female law professor Vjosa Osmani has been elected as the new President of Kosovo.
91. SUPACE is an AI-based portal launched for which organisation?
Answer: Supreme Court of India
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”.
92. When is the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Valour Day observed?
Answer: 09 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.
93. Chandra Nayudu, who has passed away recently, was the first women commentator of which sports?
Answer: Cricket
Chandra Nayudu, the first woman cricket commentator of India, has passed away. She was 88. She was the daughter of India’s first Test captain Col CK Nayudu.
94. Nguyen Xuan Phuc is the newly sworn-in President of which country?
Answer: Vietnam
Nguyen Xuan Phuc has been elected as the new President of Vietnam.
95. What was the profession of Fatima Rafiq Zakaria, who has passed away recently?
Answer: Journalist
Padma Shri winning renowned journalist, Fatima Rafiq Zakaria, has passed away due to Covid. She was 85.
96. Which asset management company has become the first in India to cross the Rs. 5 lakh crore average assets under management (AAUM) mark?
Answer: SBI Mutual Fund
SBI Funds Management Pvt. Ltd has informed that it has become the first mutual fund house in India to cross the Rs. 5 lakh crore average assets under management (AAUM) mark. SBI MF has seen a growth of 35 % during the financial year 2020-21
97. The World Homeopathy Day is celebrated every year on which day?
Answer: April 10
World Homeopathy Day is celebrated every year on April 10 to spread awareness about homoeopathy and its contribution to the world of medicine.
98. NanoSniffer is the world’s first Microsensor based Explosive Trace Detector (ETD), launched by NanoSniff Technologies, which is an incubation startup based at__________
Answer: IIT Bombay
The Union Education Minister, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ launched the world’s first Microsensor based Explosive Trace Detector (ETD) called “NanoSniffer” on April 09, 2021. The ETD has been developed by NanoSniff Technologies, an IIT Bombay incubated startup.
99. Government of India has recently gifted Rs 100 crore patrol vessel “PS Zoroaster” to which country?
Answer: Seychelles
India formally handed over Rs 100 crore patrol vessel “PS Zoroaster” to Seychelles on April 08, 2021, during the virtual summit between Indian PM Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan. The 48.9metre patrol boat has been built
by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineering at an estimated cost of Rs 100 crore.
100. Who has been awarded the Chhattisgarh Veerni Award for 2021?
Answer: Dutee Chand
Indian sprinter Dutee Chand has been chosen for the inaugural edition of the Chhattisgarh Veerni Award, by the Chhattisgarh state government
101. Who represented India at the 103rd Meeting of the Development Committee of World Bank-IMF, held on virtual mode?
Answer: Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the 103rd Meeting of the Development Committee Plenary on April 09, 2021, via video conferencing.
102. PM Modi recently released the Hindi translation of the book ‘Odisha Itihaas’. Who is the author of this book?
Answer: Harekrushna Mahtab
On April 09, 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the Hindi translation of the book ‘Odisha Itihaas’ (Odisha History), written by Dr Harekrushna Mahtab, the former freedom fighter and first Chief Minister of Odisha. The book was till now available in Odia and English. It has been translated into Hindi by Shankarlal Purohit.
103. The #WorldHomoeopathyDay is observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of the founder of Homoeopathy. Name the founder of the Homeopathy system of medicine?
Answer: Samuel Hahnemann
The day marks the birth anniversary of German physician Dr Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann, who is considered as the founder of a system of alternative medicine called Homeopathy. The year 2021 marks the 266th birthday of Hahnemann.
104. India has handed over 1 MW Romainville Island Solar Power Plant to which country?
Answer: Seychelles
India also handed over a 1 MW solar power plant at Romainville Island of Seychelles built at a cost of $3.4 million by the Government of India
105. The government of India has organised a four-day mass vaccination festival from April 11 to 14, 2021 to fight against the surging COVID-19 cases. While April 14 marks the birth anniversary of Baba Saheb Ambedkar, April 11 is the birth anniversary of which Indian activist?
Answer: Jyotiba Phule
In a bid to fight against the surging COVID-19 cases, the Government of India has launched a mass vaccination programme “Teeka Utsav (vaccine festival)” from April 11 to 14, 2021. It must be noted that April 11 marks the birth anniversary of Jyotiba Phule and April 14 is the birth anniversary of Baba Saheb Ambedkar.
106. When do we observe World Parkinson’s Day?
Answer: 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
107. India has recently agreed to institute a ‘Strategic Partnership on Water’ with which country?
Answer: Netherlands
During the India- Netherlands virtual Summit, the two countries 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 the water to Ministerial-level.
108. In India, the National Safe Motherhood Day is marked on which day?
Answer: April 11
National Safe 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.
109. Which country has become the first to ratify the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement?
Answer: Singapore
On April 9, 2021, Singapore ratified the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, the world’s largest free trade agreement, led by China.
110. Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of which country?
Answer: Niger
Niger President Mohamed Bazoum has appointed Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou as the new Prime Minister of the country effective from April 03, 2021.
111. The Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE) for Rowing discipline has been inaugurated in Srinagar recently. With this, how many KISCE have been set up in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir?
Answer: 2
Union Minister for Sports & Youth Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju inaugurated Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE) for Rowing discipline at the Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council Water Sports Academy at the Nehru Park in the world-famous Dal Lake in Srinagar on April 10, 2021. This is one of the two KISCEs from Jammu &
Kashmir. The other being the Maulana Azad Stadium for Fencing discipline in Jammu.
112. PM Modi held a virtual Summit with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands on April 09, 2021. Name the PM of the foreign nation.
Answer: Mark Rutte
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mr Mark Rutte, held a Virtual Summit on April 09, 2021.
113. The National Safe Motherhood Day marks the birth anniversary of which Indian political activist?
Answer: Kasturba Gandhi
The National Safe Motherhood Day marks the birth anniversary of Kasturba Gandhi, the wife of the father of Nation Mohan Das Karam Chand Gandhi.
114. How many countries are signatories of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement?
Answer: 15
RCEP is a multi-nation trade pact between 15 countries, comprising 10 ASEAN economies as well as Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea.
115. What is the estimated GDP growth rate of India in the financial year 2021-22, as per the Japanese brokerage company Nomura?
Answer: 12.6%
The Japanese brokerage company Nomura has revised the GDP forecast of India in the financial year 2021-22 (FY22) to 12.6 per cent from the previous estimate of 13.5 per cent, amid rising coronavirus cases and higher inflation.
116. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India?
Answer: Sushil Chandra
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.
117. The International Day of Human Space Flight is observed on which day?
Answer: April 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.
118. 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?
Answer: SARTHAQ
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)”.
119. Which film has won the Best Film Award at the BAFTA 2021?
Answer: Nomadland
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)
120. What was the profession of Satish Kaul who has passed away recently?
Answer: Actor
Veteran actor Satish Kaul, who is known for playing the role of Lord Indra in the mythological TV show Mahabharat, has passed away due to coronavirus-related complications. He was 74.
Q121. According to Nomura, what is the projected GDP growth rate of India in the Calendar Year 2021?
Answer: 11.5%
Nomura has pegged the calendar year GDP growth of India as given below:
2020 – (-)6.9%
2021 – 11.5%
2022 – 7.0%
122. Who has been roped in by the Government of Punjab as the brand ambassador for its anti-coronavirus vaccination programme?
Answer: Sonu Sood
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.
123. An Indian-origin businessman has been honoured with Abu Dhabi’s top civilian award, recently. Name the businessman.
Answer: Yusuffali MA
An Indian-origin businessman Yusuffali MA was honoured 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
124. The ‘Rewards123’ is a digital saving account launched by which bank?
Answer: Airtel Payments Bank
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.
125. Name the Indian filmmaker who has been honoured with the second-highest French civilian honour “Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters” recently
Answer: Guneet Monga
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)”.
126. India has formally approved the third Covid-19 vaccine for use in the country recently. Then which of these vaccines is not permitted in India?
A) Covaxin
B) Sputnik V
C) Covishield
D) Sinovac
Answer: Option D
Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved the Russian Covid-19 vaccine “Sputnik V” for use in the country under ‘restricted use in emergency situations. Sputnik V will be the third Covid-19 vaccine in India. Besides this, the other two vaccines approved in India are Covishield and Covaxin, manufactured by
Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL).
127. In India, 14th April is observed as the anniversary of which Indian leader?
Answer: Bhim Rao Ambedkar
Ambedkar Jayanti ( also known as Bhim Jayanti) is an annual festival observed on 14 April to commemorate the birth anniversary of Babasaheb Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar who was born on 14 April 1891.
128. The 2021 Raisina Dialogue has been organised in a completely digital format due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is which edition of the annual dialogue?
Answer: 6th
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 2021 “Raisina Dialogue”, through video-conferencing on April 13, 2021. The Raisina Dialogue 2021 is the sixth edition of the annual dialogue.
129. The World Chagas Disease Day is marked annually on __________
Answer: 14 April
The World Chagas Disease Day is observed on 14 April to raise 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.
130. Name the first-ever mobile app launched by the Government of India to enable learning Sanskrit in an easy way?
Answer: Little Guru
The Government of India has launched a mobile application called “Little Guru” to enable the user to learn Sanskrit, the ancient language of the country, often called the ‘Language of the Gods’. The app Little Guru has been developed by the Indian Council for cultural relations (ICCR) and produced by Bengaluru-based
Game app SportsWizz. It is available on Google Play Store.
131. The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre incident is commemorated on which day annually?
Answer: 13 April
In 2021, April 13 marks the 102nd anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, which took place on April 13, 1919, at Jallianwala Bagh in Punjab’s Amritsar.
132. Which municipal corporation has launched India’s first Green Municipal bond?
Answer: Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation
The Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (GMC) has issued India’s first Green Municipal bond. The green bond was listed on the BSE bond platform on April 08, 2021. It opened for a subscription on March 31, 2021.
133. Poonam Gupta has become the first female to be named as the new Director-General of the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER). She will take over from whom in May 2021?
Answer: Shekhar Shah
World Bank economist Poonam Gupta has been appointed as the new Director-General of the policy think tank “National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER)”.She would succeed Shekhar Shah who was appointed in 2011 and will complete his second five-year term in early May 2021.
134. Dronacharya awardee Sanjay Chakravarty, who has passed away recently at 79, was a coach of which game?
Answer: Shooting
The Dronacharya awardee renowned rifle shooting coach Sanjay Chakravarty has passed away due to Covidrelated complications. He was 79.
135. Axis Bank and its subsidiaries have recently acquired what per cent of stake in the Max Life Insurance Company to become its co-promoters?
Answer: 12.99%
The private sector lender Axis Bank, along with its subsidiaries, Axis Capital and Axis Securities, have completed the acquisition of a 12.99 per cent stake in the Max Life Insurance Company on April 13, 2021.
136. The International Turban Day is marked on which day every year?
Answer: 13 April
The International Turban Day is celebrated every year on April 13 since 2004 to bring awareness of the strict requirement on Sikhs to put the turban as a mandatory part of their religion. The 2021 Turban Day marks the 552nd birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev and the festival of Baisakhi.
137. How many institutions have been awarded the AICTE Lilavati Awards 2020?
Answer: 6
The Union Minister of Education Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ presented the AICTE Lilavati Awards 2020 on April 11, 2021, in New Delhi. Women Empowerment is the theme of the award. Six higher education institutions have been awarded the AICTE Lilavati Awards 2020.
138. What is the theme of the 2021 “Raisina Dialogue”?
Answer: #ViralWorld: Outbreaks, Outliers and Out of Control
The theme for the 2021 conference is “#ViralWorld: Outbreaks, Outliers and Out of Control”
139. 2021 marks which edition of the anniversary commemoration of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre incident?
Answer: 102nd
In 2021, April 13 marks the 102nd anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, which took place on April 13, 1919, at Jallianwala Bagh in Punjab’s Amritsar.
140. Who is the incumbent President of the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER)?
Answer: Nandan Nilekani
President of NCAER – Nandan Nilekani.
141. World Art Day is marked annually on which day?
Answer: 15 April
World Art Day is observed every year on 15 April to celebrate fine arts and promote awareness of creative activity around the world.
142. India’s first Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) is being commissioned in which state of the country?
Answer: Maharashtra
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.
143. Who has been adjudged as the ICC Men`s Player of the Month for March 2021?
Answer: Bhuvneshwar Kumar
ICC Men`s Player of the Month for March – Bhuvneshwar Kumar (India)
144. e-SANTA is an electronic marketplace launched by the government for the benefit of which group?
Answer: Aqua farmers
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.
145. What was the sports profession of Balbir Singh Junior who has passed away recently at the age of 88?
Answer: Hockey
Hockey player Balbir Singh Junior, who was a member of the Indian hockey team which won the silver medal in the 1958 Tokyo Asian Games, has passed away. He was 88. Balbir Singh Junior was also known as the “nursery of hockey players in India”.
146. The Union Ministry of Agriculture has inked an MoU with Microsoft India to implement a pilot project in 100 villages to enhance the income of the farmers. The pilot project will be implemented in how many states?
Answer: 6
The Union Ministry of Agriculture has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft India for a pilot project, aimed at the betterment of farmers in the selected 100 villages of 6 states, by creating a vibrant digital agro-ecosystem in the country.
147. Dr Yogesh Praveen has passed away. He was a renowned __________
Answer: Historian
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 Padma Shri in 2020.
148. Name the mobile app launched for community mental-health well-being of citizens on scalable, secure and digital platforms by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India
Answer: MANAS
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.
149. The Siachen Day is observed every year on 13 April by the Siachen Warriors Brigade to commemorate the launch of ‘Operation MEGHDOOT’.In 2021, which edition of the Siachen Day was observed?
Answer: 37
The 37th Siachen Day was celebrated by the Siachen Warriors Brigade of Fire & Fury Corps on April 13, 2021, with tremendous zeal and enthusiasm.
150. NITI Aayog has launched a national digital repository on health and nutrition. What is the name given to this repository?
Answer: Poshan Gyan
NITI Aayog launched a national digital repository on health and nutrition, called “Poshan Gyan” on April 13, 2021.
151. Lizelle Lee has been named the ICC Women`s Player of the Month for March 2021. She plays for which country?
Answer: South Africa
ICC Women`s Player of the Month for March – Lizelle Lee (South Africa)
152. Name the winner of the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal for the 2020-21 season at the New Zealand Cricket Awards?
Answer: Kane Williamson
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson was awarded the prestigious Sir Richard Hadlee Medal for the fourth time in the 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 the 2020-21 season.
153. Which Indian financial body has announced to set up Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) from May 01, 2021, for one year?
Answer: RBI
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.
154. What is the rank of India in the 2021 ‘Inclusive Internet Index’ ?
Answer: 49
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.
155. When is World Voice Day (WVD) annually?
Answer: April 16
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.
156. Amazon has launched a new “Amazon Smbhav Venture Fund” to digitize Indian SMEs as well as drive Agri-tech and Health-tech innovation. What is the total value of this fund?
Answer: USD 250 million
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 a focus on digitizing SMEs.
157. Joseph Jouthe has recently resigned as the Prime Minister of which country?
Answer: Haiti
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.
158. Which country has topped the Inclusive Internet Index 2021?
Answer: Sweden
Top 5 Countries
Sweden
United States
Spain
162. Who will head the Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0)?
Answer: M Rajeshwar Rao
M Rajeshwar Rao, Deputy Governor, RBI will be the head of the Regulations Review Authority.
163. Name the Indian film which has won the Best Foreign Language Feature award at Moscow International Film Festival
Answer: Puglya
The Marathi film “Puglya” has won the Best Foreign Language Feature award at Moscow International Film Festival, 2021.
164. What was the theme of the IAF Commanders’ Conference 2021 (AFCC-21)?
Answer: Reorienting for the Future
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’
165. Which day of the year is observed as World Hemophilia Day?
Answer: April 17
Every year the World Hemophilia Day is observed internationally on April 17 to raise awareness and understanding about haemophilia and other bleeding disorders. April 17, 2021, marks 32nd World Hemophilia Day.
166. Ranjit Sinha, who has died recently at the age of 68, was the former head of which organisation?
Answer: Central Bureau of Investigation
Former Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director Ranjit Sinha has passed away following COVID-19 related cause. He was 68.
167. When is Save the Elephant Day celebrated every year?
Answer: April 16
Save the Elephant Day is celebrated on April 16 every year to raise awareness about the dangers elephants face and various difficulties they have to overcome to live.
168. Padma Shri winning Dr Kakarla Subba Rao who has passed away recently was known for his work in which branch of medicine?
Answer: 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.
169. G.V.G. Krishnamurty has passed away. He was the former _______ of India
Answer: Election Commissioner
Former Election Commissioner of India G.V.G. Krishnamurty has passed away due to age-related ailments. He was 86.
170. Himachal Day is observed on which day in April?
Answer: 15 April
Every year April 15 is observed as Himachal Day.
Australia
Hong Kong
159. India has signed an agreement with which country for cooperation in India’s first human space mission, Gaganyaan?
Answer: France
The Indian space agency, ISRO has signed an agreement with the space agency of France CNES for cooperation in its first human space mission, Gaganyaan.
160. The Inclusive Internet Index 2021 is released annually by Facebook in collaboration with which organisation?
Answer: Economist Intelligence Unit(EIU)
The Economist Intelligence Unit(EIU), in partnership with Facebook, has released the Inclusive Internet Index 2021, which measure the extent to which the internet is available and affordable by region, and highlights additional insight into how people around the world are using the web.
161. What is the theme of World Voice Day (WVD) 2021?
Answer: ONE WORLD|MANY VOICES
The theme of 2021 is ONE WORLD|MANY VOICES.
171. What is the theme for 2021 World Hemophilia Day?
Answer: Adapting to Change: Sustaining care in a new world
The theme for 2021 World Hemophilia Day is “Adapting to Change: Sustaining care in a new world”.
172. NASA has awarded the contract to which company for its Artemis programme, to develop the first commercial lander for sending the next two US astronauts to the moon by 2024?
Answer: 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.
173. The ‘Pay by Bank App’ has been launched by which bank in partnership with Mastercard?
Answer: RBL Bank
The Mumbai-based private lender RBL Bank has partnered with Mastercard to launch a mobile app called “Pay by Bank App “.
174. Which player has been named as the ODI cricketers of the decade 2010-2019, in the 2021 edition of Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack?
Answer: Virat Kohli
175. When is the International Day for Monuments and Sites observed?
Answer: 18 April
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.
176. The 8th edition of the Joint Special Forces Exercise ‘Khanjar’ has kicked off. The annual exercise is held between India and which country?
Answer: Kyrgyzstan
The 8th India-Kyrgyz Joint Special Forces Exercise ‘Khanjar’ was inaugurated at the Special Forces Brigade of National Guards of the Kyrgyz Republic in Bishkek, on April 16, 2021.
177. Padma Shri award-winning renowned actor Vivek has passed away. He was associated with which film industry?
Answer: Tamil
Renowned Tamil actor and comedian Vivek has passed away following a cardiac arrest. He was 59.
178. The memoir titled ‘Believe – What Life and Cricket Taught Me’ is set to be released in May 2021. It is based on the life of which Indian cricket player?
Answer: Suresh Raina
The much-awaited autobiography of Suresh Raina, titled ‘Believe – What Life and Cricket Taught Me’, is set to hit the bookstands in May 2021.
179. How many astronauts will be part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 mission to be launched on April 22, 2021?
Answer: 4
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 Dragon.
180. The 89-year-old Ahmed Hussain Lala who has passed away recently was a renowned player, from which field?
Answer: Football
Former India International Football defender Ahmed Hussain Lala has passed away due to COVID-19. He was 89.
181. Who has been named as the Leading Male Cricketer in the World in the 2021 edition of Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack?
Answer: Ben Stokes
Leading Male Cricketer in the World – England’s Ben Stokes; Leading Women’s Cricketer in the World – Australia’s Beth Mooney
182. Vinay Agrawal, who has passed away recently, was the CEO of which company?
Answer: Angel Broking
Vinay Agrawal, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the whole time ‐ Director of leading stockbroking firm, Angel Broking, has passed away suffering from stomach cancer. He was 57.
183. What is the theme of World Heritage Day 2021?
Answer: Complex Pasts: Diverse Futures
Theme 2021- Complex Pasts: Diverse Futures.
184. The leading brokerages have downgraded India’s GDP growth projections for the current fiscal year 2021-22. Identify the incorrect growth rate prediction from the options given below:
A) Nomura – 13.5%
B) JP Morgan – 11%
C) UBS – 10%
D) Citi Research – 12%
Answer: A
Nomura – 12.6%
185. Ravi Kumar Dahiya has recently won gold for India in which sports event?
Answer: Wrestling
India won 14 medals in the 2021 Senior Asian Wrestling Championships to stand at the third spot in the medal table. The medals include 5 Gold, 3 Silver & 6 Bronze Medals. Ravi Kumar Dahiya – 57 kg Men’s freestyle gold
186. RBI has constituted a six-member panel to review the working of Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs). Who is the head of this panel?
Answer: Sudarshan Sen
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has constituted a six-member panel to carry out a comprehensive review of the working of Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) in the financial sector ecosystem. The panel will be headed by former Executive Director of RBI, Sudarshan Sen.
187. Charles Geschke, famously known as Chuck, has passed away at 81. He was the co-founder of which company?
Answer: Adobe
American computer scientist Charles Geschke, best known as the co-founder of graphics and publishing software company Adobe Inc, has passed away. He was 81.
188. The World Liver Day is marked every year on ___________
Answer: 19 April
World Liver Day is observed on 19 April annually to spread awareness about causes of liver disease and tips for its prevention so as to take holistic care of liver.
189. How much amount has been allocated to the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)?
Answer: Rs. 945 Crore
Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) on April 19, 2021. The Fund aims to provide financial assistance to startups for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market-entry, and commercialization. The government has approved Rs. 945 Crore corpus for the fund, which will be divided over the next 4 years beginning April 01, 2021, for providing seed funding to eligible startups through eligible incubators across India.
190. Padma Shri winning 107-year-old Ganjam Venkatasubbiah has passed away. He was a veteran writer as well as a lexicographer in which language?
Answer: Kannada
Veteran Kannada writer Ganjam Venkatasubbiah, who also was a grammarian, editor, lexicographer and literary critic, has passed away. He was 107. G. Venkatasubbaiah was commonly known as a walking encyclopedia of Kannada language and culture, in his literary circles.
191. Which player has won the 2021 Emilia Romagna F1 Grand Prix?
Answer: Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen (Red Bull – Netherlands) won the Emilia Romagna F1 Grand Prix 2021, held on April 18, 2021, in Imola, Italy.
192. What was the profession of Sumitra Bhave, who has died recently?
Answer: Filmmaker
Acclaimed Marathi filmmaker Sumitra Bhave has passed away suffering from age-related issues. She was 78. Sumitra Bhave was popular as a duo with filmmaker Sunil Sukthankar in Marathi cinema and Marathi theatre.
193. Murali M. Natrajan has been re-appointed as the Managing Director & CEO of which bank?
Answer: DCB Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the re-appointment of Murali M. Natrajan as the Managing Director & CEO of private sector lender, DCB Bank, for a further period of one year.
194. UN Chinese Language Day is observed annually by the United Nations on which day?
Answer: 20 April
UN Chinese Language Day is observed on April 20 annually.
195. Italy has recently launched its first Mega Food Park in India which state of the country?
Answer: Gujarat
Italy has launched its first-ever mega food park project in India, comprising of food processing facilities, in a bid to further strengthen ties between the two nations. The pilot project named “The Mega Food Park” was launched virtually on April 17, 2021, at Fanidhar Mega Food Park, in Gujarat.
196. Recently, the Indian team returned from its scientific endeavour in Antarctica on April 10, 2021. The journey was which edition of the Scientific Expedition to Antarctica (ISEA) hosted by the Ministry of Earth Sciences?
Answer: 40th
In a remarkable achievement, the 40th Scientific Expedition to Antarctica (40-ISEA) hosted by the Ministry of Earth Sciences successfully returned to Cape Town on April 10, 2021, after completing a journey of ~12 thousand nautical miles in 94 days, including stopovers. With this achievement, India has successfully completed four decades of scientific endeavour in Antarctica.
197. Veteran politician and former Union Minister Bachi Singh Rawat, who has passed away recently was an MP from which state?
Answer: Uttarakhand
The senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Bachi Singh Rawat have passed away after he complained of difficulty in breathing. He was 71. Bachi Singh Rawat was a four-time MP from the Almora-Pithoragarh constituency in Uttarakhand.
198. Indian freestyle wrestler Bajrang Punia has won Silver in the 2021 Senior Asian Wrestling Championships. He competes in which weight division category?
Answer: 65 kg
He competes in the 65 kg weight category.
199. What is the rank of India in the World Press Freedom Index 2021?
Answer: 142
India has been placed at 142nd position among 180 countries in the latest World Press Freedom Index 2021, released on April 20, 2021. India was at 142nd position in 2020 as well.
200. The SpO2 (Blood Oxygen Saturation) supplemental Oxygen Delivery System has recently been launched for Indian Soldiers and Covid patients. The system has been developed by which institution?
Answer: DRDO
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed a unique system, called “SpO2 – Based Oxygen Saturation supplemental Oxygen Delivery System”.The automatic system has been launched for the Indian Army soldiers fighting in the Extreme High Altitudes Areas as well as moderate COVID-19
patients. The SpO2 has been developed by the Defence Bio-Engineering and Electro Medical Laboratory (DEBEL), Bengaluru of DRDO.
201. Who is the author of the children’s book “The Christmas Pig”?
Answer: JK Rowling
Harry Potter author JK Rowling is all set to release a new children’s book titled “The Christmas Pig” on October 12, 2021.
202. Stefanos Tsitsipas has claimed his career’s first ATP Masters 1000 trophy after he won the 2021 Rolex Monte Carlo Masters singles title. He beat which player to win the tennis tournament?
Answer: Andrey Rublev
In Tennis, Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece) beat Andrey Rublev (Russia) in a straight-set 6-3 6-3 to claim the 2021 Rolex Monte Carlo Masters singles title.
203. Which day in India is observed as the ‘Civil Services Day’?
Answer: 21 April
In India, ‘Civil Services Day is celebrated on April 21 every year. The day April 21 has been chosen to commemorate the day when the first Home Minister of Independent India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel addressed the probationers of Administrative Services Officers in 1947 at Metcalf House, Delhi. In his address, he called Civil Servants, the ‘Steel Frame of India’.
204. Often referred to as “Father of Indian Banking Reforms” name the former Governor of RBI, who has passed away recently
Answer: Maidavolu Narasimham
The former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Maidavolu Narasimham, has passed away. He was 94. He was famously known as the “Father of Indian Banking Reforms”.Narasimham was the 13th Governor of RBI and served from May 2, 1977, to November 30, 1977.
205. Which country is the first in the world to introduce climate change legislation for the financial sector to report the effects of climate change on their business?
Answer: New Zealand
New Zealand has become the first country in the world to introduce first-of-its-kind legislation that will require the financial sector, including banks, insurers and investment managers, to report the effects of climate change on their business. Under the law, the financial firms of the country will have to disclose how they would manage climate-related risks and opportunities.
206. When is the World Creativity and Innovation Day celebrated globally?
Answer: April 21
The World Creativity and Innovation Day (#WCID) is celebrated on April 21 every year to raise awareness about the importance of creativity and innovation in problem-solving and encourage creative multidisciplinary thinking at the individual and group levels.
207. The World Press Freedom Index is published annually by which organisation?
Answer: Reporters Without Borders
The index is published every year by the international journalism not-for-profit body, “Reporters Without Borders (RSF)”, to evaluate the press freedom situation in 180 countries and territories.
208. The Government of India has launched the first-ever Online Exhibition on Ramayana titled “Rama Katha: The Story of Rama Through Indian Miniatures”. The exhibitions showcase how many miniature paintings collections of the great epic?
Answer: 49
The Union Minister of State for Tourism and Culture ( I/C), Shri Prahlad Singh Patel virtually inaugurated the first-ever Online Exhibition on Ramayana. The online exhibition has been titled as “Rama Katha: The Story of Rama Through Indian Miniatures”. It showcases 49 miniature paintings collections from different art schools of India, from the 17th through the 19th century.
209. Miguel Mario Diaz-Canel has been appointed as the “First Secretary of the Communist Party” of which country?
Answer: Cuba
Miguel Mario Diaz-Canel has been officially sworn in as the ‘First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba’ on April 19, 2021, following the resignation of Raul Castro. The Secretary of the Communist Party is the most powerful position in one party ruling Cuba.
210. Walter Mondale has passed away at the age of 93. He was the former Vice-President of which country?
Answer: United States
Former American politician, diplomat, and lawyer Walter Mondale, who served as the 42nd Vice President of the United States, has passed away. He was 93. Mondale served as Vice President from 1977 to 1981 under President Jimmy Carter.
211. India has signed a Technical Cooperation agreement with which country titled ‘Cities Combating Plastic Entering the Marine Environment’?
Answer: Germany
The Government of India and Germany have signed an agreement for Technical Cooperation in enhancing practices to prevent plastic from entering the marine environment on April 19, 2021, at a virtual ceremony in New Delhi. The project titled ‘Cities Combating Plastic Entering the Marine Environment’ will be implemented for a period of three and a half years.
212. Which country has topped the World Press Freedom Index 2021?
Answer: Norway
Norway has retained its top spot for the fifth year running, followed by Finland and Denmark at second and third place respectively.
213. Name the Indian mountaineer, who has recently become the first female of the country to summit the Mt Annapurna, the tenth highest mountain in the world
Answer: Priyanka Mohite
Priyanka Mohite has become the first Indian woman to scale Mt Annapurna, the tenth highest mountain in the world. The 26-year-old mountaineer achieved the feat on April 16, 2021. Mt Annapurna is a massif in the Himalayas in north-central Nepal situated 8,091 metres (26,545 ft) above sea level.
214. Care Ratings has revised the GDP projection of India for the financial year 2021-22. What is the revised estimate?
Answer: 10.2%
Care Ratings has revised downwards the GDP growth forecast of India to 10.2 per cent in 2021-22 (FY22).
215. Which aircraft has recently created history by becoming the first powered controlled aircraft to take flight on Mars?
Answer: Ingenuity
US Space agency NASA successfully flew its tiny robotic helicopter ‘Ingenuity’ on Mars on April 19, 2021, becoming the first human-made machine to take flight on another planet. Ingenuity Mars Helicopter successfully completed the first powered controlled flight by an aircraft on any planet besides Earth on 19 April 2021, taking off vertically, hovering and landing.
216. International Mother Earth Day is observed on which day of the year?
Answer: 22 April
International Mother Earth Day (Earth Day) is celebrated every year on 22 April to recognise that the Earth and its ecosystems are our home and that it is necessary to promote harmony with nature and the Earth.
217. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has established a ‘Water Sports and Adventure Institute (WSAI)’ in which state?
Answer: Uttarakhand
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has established a ‘Water Sports and Adventure Institute (WSAI)’ near Tehri Dam Reservoir in Uttarakhand. The institute was inaugurated by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat along with Union Minister of State for Sports Kiren Rijiju on April 16, 2021.
218. How much amount has been announced as a grant by Australia for the Australia-India Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI)?
Answer: Rs 81.2 million
Australia has announced a grant of Rs 81.2 million (AUD 1.4 million) under the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI).
219. What is the projected GDP growth prediction rate of India for FY22 by ICRA?
Answer: 10-10.5%
The domestic rating agency ICRA has cut the growth estimate of India for 2021-22 by 0.5 per cent on the upper end and now expects the economy to grow 10-10.5 per cent in 2021-22 as against 10-11 percent estimated earlier.
220. What was the profession of Kishore Nandlaskar who has passed away recently?
Answer: Actor
Veteran actor Kishore Nandlaskar, who was a popular face in both Marathi and Hindi films, has passed away due to COVID-19 complications. He was 81.
221. India has been elected to how many bodies of UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) recently with effect from January 01, 2021?
Answer: 3
India has been elected by acclamation, to three bodies of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2022. These UN Bodies are: Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, Executive Board of the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN
Women), Executive Board of the World Food Programme
222. What was the profession of Shankha Ghosh, who has passed away recently?
Answer: Litterateur
Noted Bengali poet Shankha Ghosh has passed away following COVID-19 complications. He was 89. Ghosh was known by his pen name Kuntak.
223. Idriss Deby Itno has passed away. He was the President of which country?
Answer: Chad
The President of the Republic of Chad, Idriss Deby Itno, has passed away, following a confrontation with rebels after which he suffered wounds on the battlefield. Deby was 68.
224. What is the theme of 2021 International Mother Earth Day?
Answer: Restore Our Earth
The theme of 2021 International Mother Earth Day is Restore Our Earth.
225. PM Modi recently participated in the “Leaders’ Summit on Climate”. The two-day conference was hosted by the head of which country?
Answer: United States
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the “Leaders’ Summit on Climate”, hosted by the President of the U.S.A. Joe Biden.
226. What is the rank of India in the 2021 Global Energy Transition Index (ETI)?
Answer: 87
India is placed at the 87th position among 115 countries in the 2021 Energy Transition Index (ETI), released on April 21, 2021.
227. When is the International Girls in ICT Day observed?
Answer: Fourth Thursday of April
Every year the International Girls in ICT Day is observed on the fourth Thursday of April by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Member States.In 2021, the day falls on 22nd April.2021 theme: Connected Girls, Creating Brighter Futures.
228. As per S&P Global Ratings, what is the estimated GDP growth rate of India in fiscal 2021-22?
Answer: 11%
The S&P Global Ratings has estimated the Indian economy to grow at 11 percent in the current fiscal, i.e. 202122 (FY22).
229. The World Book and Copyright Day is observed on ___________ globally
Answer: 23 April
The World Book and Copyright Day (also known as ‘International Day of the Book’ and ‘World Book Day’), is an annual event organized on April 23 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to promote reading, publishing, and copyright.
230. What was the profession of Farid Sabri, who has passed away recently?
Answer: Qawwali singer
Well-known Qawwali singer Farid Sabri, of the famous Sabri Brothers duo, has passed away. He was 58.
231. Fitch Ratings has kept the Sovereign Ratings of India at _______ in FY22 with _______ Outlook
Answer: BBB-; Negative
Rating agency Fitch Ratings has kept the sovereign rating of India unchanged at ‘BBB-‘ with a negative outlook.
232. April 23 is dedicated to celebrating which official language recognized by the United Nations?
Answer: English and Spanish
The UN English Language Day and UN Spanish Language Day is observed annually on 23 April.
233. Maulana Wahiduddin Khan who has passed away recently was a noted _________
Answer: Islamic Scholar
Noted Indian Islamic scholar, spiritual leader and author Maulana Wahiduddin Khan has passed away due to Covid-19 complications. He was 97.
234. Which country has topped the 2021 Global Energy Transition Index (ETI)?
Answer: Sweden
Sweden has topped the 10th edition of the index, followed by Norway (2nd) and Denmark (3rd), Switzerland (4), Austria (5).
235. Washington Sundar and Devdutt Padikkal have been roped in as brand ambassador by which global sportswear brand in a long term endorsement deal?
Answer: Puma
Global sportswear brand Puma has roped in Indian cricketers Washington Sundar and Devdutt Padikkal as the brand ambassador.
236. Arjun Kalyan has recently become the 68th Chess Grandmaster of India. He hails from which city?
Answer: Chennai
Tamil Nadu teenager Arjun Kalyan has become the 68th Chess Grandmaster of India. The 18-year-old boy is from Chennai
237. What are the current sovereign rating and outlook assigned by S&P to India in FY22?
Answer: BBB-; Stable
In terms of the sovereign rating, S&P currently has a ‘BBB-‘ rating on India with a stable outlook.
238. The Global Energy Transition Index (ETI) is released every year by which organisation?
Answer: World Economic Forum
The report is published by the World Economic Forum (WEF), prepared in collaboration with Accenture to track nations on the current performance of their energy systems across various aspects.
239. The Leaders’ Summit on Climate in the run-up to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26). The COP 26 is scheduled to be held in which city?
Answer: Glasglow
United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) will take place in November 2021 in Glasglow
240. What is the revised GDP growth rate projection for India in FY22 by SBI Research?
Answer: 10.4%
The State Bank of India (SBI) Research has revised India’s GDP growth rate for FY22 (2021-22) to 10.4%.
241. The World Day For Animals In Laboratories (WDAIL) is marked annually on____________
Answer: 24 April
The World Day For Animals In Laboratories (WDAIL); also known as World Lab Animal Day or World Day for Laboratory Animals, is observed every year on 24 April.
242. The International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace is observed globally on which day?
Answer: 24 April
The International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace is marked on 24 April 2019.
243. RBI has allowed banks to pay dividends on equity shares for FY21 up to a maximum of what per cent of the prescribed dividend payout ratio?
Answer: 50%
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed commercial banks to pay dividends on equity shares for FY21, from the profits for the fiscal ended March 31, 2021, subject to certain conditions and limits. The new notification of RBI allows commercial banks to pay dividends not more than 50 per cent of the amount determined as per the dividend payout ratio prescribed.
244. What was the profession of Amit Mistry who has passed away recently?
Answer: Actor
Popular Gujarati and Hindi film actor Amit Mistry, who was last seen in the Amazon Prime Video series “Bandish Bandits”, has passed away following cardiac arrest. He was 47.
245. India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has revised the GDP growth projection for India at __________ percent in FY22
Answer: 10.1%
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has revised downwards the GDP growth forecast of India in FY22 (202122) to 10.1 per cent
246. Who is the author of the e-book ‘Climate Change Explained – for one and all?
Answer: Aakash Ranison
The climate activist-author Aakash Ranison, has come out with a new e-book titled “Climate Change Explained – for one and all”, on the occasion of Earth Day on April 22, 2021.
247. Name the Indian bureaucrat who has recently been appointed as the external auditor of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)?
Answer: GC Murmu
India’s Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) GC Murmu has been chosen as the external auditor of the Hague-based Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). GC Murmu has been appointed as the external auditor of OPCW for a period of three-year starting 2021.
248. The World Veterinary Day is observed on which day?
Answer: Fourth Saturday of April
The World Veterinary Day is observed on the Fourth Saturday of April every year. In 2021, the day falls on April 24, 2021.
249. Shravan Rathod, a well-known face in Bollywood has passed away. He was a veteran ___________
Answer: Music Composer
Veteran music composer Shravan Rathod of Nadeem-Shravan fame has passed away due to coronavirus complications. He was 66.
250. RBI has recently approved the appointment of Atanu Chakraborty as the part-time Chairman of which bank?
Answer: HDFC Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of former Economic Affairs Secretary, Atanu Chakraborty, as the part-time chairman and additional independent director of the private sector lender HDFC Bank.
251. Who has been sworn in as the new Chairperson of the industry body NASSCOM for 2021-22?
Answer: Rekha M. Menon
Rekha M Menon has been appointed as the Chairperson of the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM), the apex IT industry body, for 2021-22.
252. In India, which day is celebrated as the National Panchayati Raj Day?
Answer: 24 April
In India, the National Panchayati Raj Day (National Local Self-Government day) is observed annually on 24 April by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to celebrate the Panchayati Raj System in the country.
253. India won 11 medals at the 2021 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships including 8 golds and 3 bronze. The event was held in which country?
Answer: Poland
The 2021 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships was held in Kielce, Poland, from 13 to 23 April 2021. India ended the tournament with 11 medals (8 gold & 3 bronze) to finish top in the medal table.
254. The government has extended the deadline to make payment under the Vivad Se Vishwas’. What is the new deadline?
Answer: 30 June 2021
The government has once again extended the deadline for making payment under the direct tax dispute settlement scheme ‘Vivad Se Vishwas’ by two months till June 30, 2021 to provide relief to the taxpayers facing hardships amid the pandemic.
255. The ‘VARUNA-2021’ is the 19th edition of the bilateral navy exercise conducted between the Indian Navy with the navies of which country?
Answer: France
The Indian and French Navy bilateral exercise ‘VARUNA-2021’ will be conducted in the Arabian Sea from 25 to 27 April 2021.
256. PM Narendra Modi launched a scheme for the distribution of e-property cards to the rural population across the country on April 24, 2021. Name the scheme.
Answer: Svamitva
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched the distribution of e-property cards under the SWAMITVA scheme on National Panchayati Raj Day on April 24, 2021, through video conferencing. The launch marked the rollout of the implementation of SVAMITVA scheme across the entire country.
257. Which day of the year is commemorated as World Malaria Day (WMD)?
Answer: 25 April
World Malaria Day (WMD) is observed globally on 25 April each year to recognize the efforts of the people worldwide to control malaria.
258. Name the former Governor of RBI, considered as the “father of banking reforms in India”, who has passed away recently
Answer: M Narasimham
The former Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), M Narasimham, who was considered as the “father of banking reforms in India” has passed away due to Covid-19 related illness. He was 94.
259. The United Nations recognised International Delegate’s Day is observed on which day?
Answer: 25 April
The International Delegate’s Day is observed on April 25, to raise awareness of the role of representatives and delegates of the Member States to the United Nations, in preventing war and conflict and paving the way for peaceful and prosperous societies through dialogue and collaboration, particularly during the most difficult of
times.
260. Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana has been sworn in as the ___________ Chief Justice of India (CJI) recently
Answer: 48
Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana was sworn in as the 48th Chief Justice of India (CJI) on April 24, 2021.
261. The ‘Vivad Se Vishwas’ is launched by which ministry?
Answer: Ministry of Finance
262. What is the theme of World Malaria Day 2021?
Answer: Reaching the zero malaria target
The theme of World Malaria Day 2021 is ‘Reaching the zero malaria target’.
263. The bilateral exercise ‘VARUNA-2021’ is being held in which place?
Answer: Arabian Sea
The 19th edition of the Indian and French Navy bilateral exercise ‘VARUNA-2021’ will be conducted in the Arabian Sea from 25 to 27 April 2021.
264. As per the latest instruction issued by RBI, what is the cap imposed on the tenure that an incumbent MD/CEO or Whole-time Director of a private sector bank can have?
Answer: 15 years
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has capped the tenure of Managing Director and Chief Executive (MD & CEO) of commercial banks to 15 years. The same limit will also be applicable to whole-time directors (WTD). This means that the same incumbent cannot hold the post for more than 15 years. The revised instructions will be applicable to all the Private Sector Banks including Small Finance Banks (SFBs) and wholly owned subsidiaries of Foreign Banks. However, it will not be applicable to foreign banks operating as branches in India.
265. Krishnamurthy Santhanam, who has died recently, was a _________ by profession
Answer: Nuclear Scientist
Indian nuclear scientist Krishnamurthy Santhanam, who played a noteworthy role in 1998 nuclear tests at Pokhran, has passed away.
266. When is the International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day observed globally?
Answer: 26 April
The International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day is observed every year on April 26 to raise awareness of the consequences of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster and the risks of nuclear energy in general.
267. What is the estimated GDP growth rate of India for FY22 as projected by Goldman Sachs?
Answer: 10.5%
Wall Street brokerage Goldman Sachs revised downward the GDP growth forecast of India for the fiscal year 2021-22 (FY22) to 10.5 per cent from the earlier estimate of 10.9 per cent.
268. Indian executive Jagdish Khattar who has passed away recently was the former MD of which company?
Answer: Maruti Suzuki
Jagdish Khattar, the former Managing Director of Maruti Suzuki, has passed away. He was 79.
269. The World Intellectual Property Day is observed on ____________
Answer: 26 April
World Intellectual Property Day is observed annually on 26 April since 2000.
270. Arun Chaudhary, who has passed away recently, was the former Chief of which organisation?
Answer: Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
Former Sahasthra Seema Bal (SSB) Chief Arun Chaudhary, has passed away due to Covid complications. He was 66.
271. Which film has won the Best Picture Award at the 93rd Academy Awards or Oscars 2021?
Answer: Nomadland
Top Award Winners: Best Picture: Nomadland, Best Director: Chloe Zhao, Nomadland, Best Actress: Frances McDormand, Nomadland, Best Actor: Anthony Hopkins, The Father
272. What was the profession of Mohan M Shantanagoudar, who has passed away recently?
Answer: Judge
The sitting Supreme Court of India Judge Justice Mohan M Shantanagoudar has passed away due to a lung infection. He was 62.
273. What is the upper age limit fixed for MD & CEO and WTDs in private banks by RBI?
Answer: 70 years
The upper age limit for MD & CEO and WTDs in private banks has been retained at 70 years
274. What is the theme of 2021 World Intellectual Property Day?
Answer: Intellectual property and small businesses: Taking big ideas to market
Theme 2021: ‘Intellectual property and small businesses: Taking big ideas to market’
275. Rajan Mishra, who has passed away recently, was a renowned ____________
Answer: Indian Classical Singer
Renowned Hindustani classical singer, from ‘Banaras Gharana’ of India, Pandit Rajan Mishra, has passed away, battling the coronavirus. He was 70. He was a vocalist in the khyal style of Indian classical singing.
276. What is the estimated GDP growth forecast for India in 2021-22 as per Oxford Economics?
Answer: 10.2%
The Global forecasting firm Oxford Economics has revised downwards the GDP growth forecast for India to 10.2 per cent for fiscal 2021-22.
277. What is the rank of India in the SIPRI Military Expenditure Database for the year 2020?
Answer: Third
India has retained its position as the third biggest military spender in the world in 2020, according to new data titled ‘SIPRI Military Expenditure Database’ published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) on April 26, 2021.
278. The Shivalik Small Finance Bank Limited has received the licence under which Section of the RBI Act to begin operating as SFB?
Answer: Section 22 (1)
The UP-based Shivalik Small Finance Bank Limited commenced operations as a Small Finance Bank (SFB) with effect from April 26, 2021. The bank has received the licence from RBI under Section 22 (1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to carry on the business of small finance bank in India.
279. The Workers’ Memorial Day is celebrated on __________
Answer: 28 April
The Workers’ Memorial Day, also known as International Commemoration Day for Dead and Injured Workers occurs every year on 28 April.
280. Who is the author of the book titled “The Living Mountain”?
Answer: Amitav Ghosh
A new book titled“The Living Mountain”, authored by internationally acclaimed author Amitav Ghosh is set to hit stands in January 2022.
281. The ILO observes the World Day for Safety and Health at Work on which day?
Answer: 28 April
The World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed annually on 28 April to raise awareness for promoting safe, healthy and decent work.
282. The submarine ‘KRI Nanggala’, which went missing recently, belonged to which country?
Answer: Indonesia
The Indonesian navy submarine ‘KRI Nanggala (402)’, that went missing on 21 April 2021, in the waters off the coast of Bali Island, is reported to be found split into three pieces on the sea bed, at a depth of 850 meters.
283. Which tennis player has captured the 2021 Barcelona Open Tournament?
Answer: Rafael Nadal
In Tennis, the Spanish maestro Rafael Nadal defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece) 6-4, 6-7 (6-8), 7-5 to win the 2021 Barcelona Open single’s title. This is the record-extending 12th Barcelona Open title of his career.
284. Dadudan Pratapdan Gadhvi who has passed away was a renowned poet and singer of which language?
Answer: Gujarati
Veteran Gujarati poet and folk singer Dadudan Pratapdan Gadhvi has passed away. He was 80 years old.
285. Which country has topped the SIPRI Military Expenditure Database ranking for the year 2020?
Answer: United States
As per the new report, the top five biggest spenders in 2020 were the United States ($778 billion), China ($252 billion), India ($72.9 billion), Russia ($61.7 billion) and the United Kingdom ($59.2 billion) respectively.
286. Name the author of the novel “Whereabouts”?
Answer: Jhumpa Lahiri
Renowned American author Jhumpa Lahiri has launched her new novel titled “Whereabouts”. The book is an English translation of the Italian novel ‘Ias Dove Mi Trovo’ which was written by the author Jhumpa Lahiri itself and published in 2018.
287. What is the theme of the 2021 World Day for Safety and Health at Work ?
Answer: Anticipate, prepare and respond to crises – Invest Now in Resilient Occupational Safety and Health Systems
The theme for 2021 is “Anticipate, prepare and respond to crises – Invest Now in Resilient Occupational Safety
and Health Systems”.
288. What is the rank of India in the Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI) 2021?
Answer: 49
India has been placed at 49th position among 104 nations in the Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI) 2021.
289. DRDO recently conducted a successful maiden test firing of the 5th generation Python-5 missile. The state of the art missile is which type of missile?
Answer: Air-to-Air Missile
On April 27, 2021, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) , successfully test-fired the 5th generation Python-5 Air-to-Air Missile (AAM) from Tejas aircraft, at Goa.
290. What is the latest GDP Growth rate estimate of India in the fiscal year 2021-22 as per the ADB?
Answer: 11%
The Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected the growth rate of India’s economy, in its latest flagship Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2021, as follows: FY22 (2021-22) – 11%; FY23 (2022-23) -7%
291. Who has been appointed as the new Managing Director and CEO of National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Ltd (NCDEX)?
Answer: Arun Raste
Arun Raste has been appointed as the new Managing Director and CEO of National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Ltd (NCDEX). The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved the appointment of Raste for five years.
292. Which country has launched a robot prototype named ‘NEO-01’ to clear space debris?
Answer: China
The Chinese government has launched a robot prototype named ‘NEO-01’, in the Earth’s low orbit on April 27, 2021, on its Long March 6 rocket. The 30kg robot prototype has been developed by Shenzhen-based space mining start-up ‘Origin Space’.
293. When is the International Dance Day observed globally?
Answer: 29 April
The International Dance Day is observed globally on 29 April to celebrate the value and importance of the dance, and encourage participation and education in this art form through events and festivals.
294. Manoj Das, who has passed away recently was a renowned author of English and______?
Answer: Odia
Eminent Indian educationist, popular columnist and prolific author, who wrote in Odia and English, has passed away. He was 87.
295. IHS MArkit has projected the GDP growth rate of India in FY22 at what per cent?
Answer: 9.6%
London-based financial services company IHS Markit has projected the GDP growth rate of the Indian economy to grow at 9.6 percent in FY22 (2021-22).
296. What is the name given by the Chinese space agency to its first Mars Rover, launched in Tianwen-1 mission?
Answer: Zhurong
China has named its first Mars rover ‘Zhurong’. In Chinese tradition Zhurong means the mythical god of fire and war. The solar-powered rover was launched aboard the Tianwen-1 probe in July 2020.
297. Amit Banerjee has been recently roped in as the new Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of which PSU?
Answer: BEML Limited
Amit Banerjee has been appointed as the new Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of BEML Limited, a Miniratna Defence PSU under the Ministry of Defence. Mr Banerjee was appointed on April 26, 2021, by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB), the organisation responsible for making top-level appointments
in PSUs.
298. Which country has topped the Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI) 2021?
Answer: Finland
Finland has topped the CGGI Index 2021.
299. Which bank has launched the digital and contactless banking platform ‘Merchant Stack’ for retail merchants?
Answer: ICICI Bank
The ICICI Bank has announced the launch of a digital and contactless banking platform, especially for retail merchants. The service, called ‘Merchant Stack’, is targeted at the over 2 crore retail merchants in the country, covering grocers, supermarkets, large retail store chains, online businesses and large e-commerce firms.
300. The first-ever 3D printed house of India has recently been inaugurated by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at which place?
Answer: IIT-Madras
The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman virtually inaugurated the first 3D printed house in India at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M), on April 27, 2021. The concept of this 3D printed house was conceived by former IIT-M alumni.
301. Michael Collins, who has passed away recently, was a well known ____________
Answer: Astronaut
The American astronaut, Michael Collins, who was the command module pilot for the Apollo 11 mission to the moon, has passed away, after losing his battle to cancer. He was 90.
302. Which bank has emerged as the top arranger of corporate bond deals in 2020-21 (FY21)?
Answer: HDFC Bank
HDFC Bank has emerged as the top arranger of corporate bond deals in 2020-21 (FY21). Axis Bank came in second, while ICICI Bank third.
303. Name the Indian cricket player who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Japanese Sportswear brand ASICS?
Answer: Ravindra Jadeja
The leading all-rounder of the Indian cricket team, Ravindra Jadeja, has been appointed by the Japanese Sportswear brand ASICS, as its brand ambassador in India.
304. Who has been appointed as the new Finance Secretary in place of Ajay Bhushan Pandey?
Answer: T V Somanathan
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of T V Somanathan as the new Finance Secretary.
305. The International Jazz Day is celebrated every year on which day?
Answer: 30 April
The International Jazz Day is celebrated on 30 April every year to highlight the importance of jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe. This Day was declared by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in 2011.The 2021 celebration marks 10th
Anniversary of International Jazz Day.
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