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This section includes 8815 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Current Affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 8001. |
In April 2020, PM Narendra Modi extended the nationwide lockdown till ________, 2020. |
| A. | April 30 |
| B. | May 3 |
| C. | May 10 |
| D. | May 15 |
| E. | May 20 |
| Answer» C. May 10 | |
| 8002. |
In April 2021, who launched NanoSniffer, the world’s first Microsensor-based Explosive Trace Detector (ETD)? |
| A. | Nitin Gadkari |
| B. | Piyush Goyal |
| C. | Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ |
| D. | Rajnath Singh |
| E. | Amit Shah |
| Answer» D. Rajnath Singh | |
| 8003. |
How many masks have been supplied to the district administration, Army, BSF and local populace by Jammu and Kashmir Khadi & Village Industries Board (KVIB) in April 2020? |
| A. | 15000 |
| B. | 21000 |
| C. | 25000 |
| D. | 29000 |
| E. | 32000 |
| Answer» C. 25000 | |
| 8004. |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited _______ and Aurangabad on 7 September 2019 to inaugurate a slew of new projects. |
| A. | Mumbai |
| B. | Nagpur |
| C. | Ratnagiri |
| D. | Pune |
| E. | Satna |
| Answer» B. Nagpur | |
| 8005. |
In which of the following UTs, recent studies have found that the tectonic faultline is moving northward? |
| A. | Jammu and Kashmir |
| B. | Chandigarh |
| C. | Puducherry |
| D. | Ladakh |
| E. | Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| Answer» E. Andaman and Nicobar Islands | |
| 8006. |
In February 2020, where did Union Minister of Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi lay foundation stone of Crusher and Conveyor System at NALCO’s Mining & Refinery (M&R) Complex? |
| A. | Jharkahnd |
| B. | Odisha |
| C. | Uttar Pradesh |
| D. | West Bengal |
| E. | Chhattisgarh |
| Answer» C. Uttar Pradesh | |
| 8007. |
In which state has Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of four National Highway projects on 29 January 2019? |
| A. | Punjab |
| B. | Rajasthan |
| C. | Bihar |
| D. | Gujarat |
| E. | Jharkhand |
| Answer» C. Bihar | |
| 8008. |
Maharashtra Energy Minister Dr Nitin Raut has urged the Union Ministry of Power to provide a grant of how many rupees (in crores) to Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL)? |
| A. | 5,000 |
| B. | 10,000 |
| C. | 15,000 |
| D. | 20,000 |
| E. | 25,000 |
| Answer» C. 15,000 | |
| 8009. |
Another mock drill on COVID-19 vaccine administration will be conducted in all states and Union Territories on 8 January 2021. Each district will identify how many types of session sites? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 5 |
| E. | 6 |
| Answer» C. 4 | |
| 8010. |
Centre has issued an advisory on the management of fungal infection among Corona patients. The evidence-based advisory for screening, diagnosis and management of the disease was released by which of the following? |
| A. | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| B. | Indian Council of Medical Research |
| C. | NITI Aayog |
| D. | Both 1 and 2 |
| E. | Both 1 and 3 |
| Answer» E. Both 1 and 3 | |
| 8011. |
Nearly 29,000 children and 5000 pregnant women were vaccinated on the first day of Intensified Mission Indradhanush 3.0 in February 2021. Its first phase will be carried out for how many days? |
| A. | 8 |
| B. | 10 |
| C. | 12 |
| D. | 15 |
| E. | 18 |
| Answer» E. 18 | |
| 8012. |
In March 2020, the lockdown has been imposed by various state governments. The violation of any rule or regulation under it is punishable as per which section of the IPC? |
| A. | 154 |
| B. | 166 |
| C. | 172 |
| D. | 188 |
| E. | 196 |
| Answer» E. 196 | |
| 8013. |
At the international airport of which city, India launched its first COVID-19 testing facility? |
| A. | Kolkata |
| B. | Delhi |
| C. | Mumbai |
| D. | Bengaluru |
| E. | None of the above / More than one of the above |
| Answer» C. Mumbai | |
| 8014. |
In September 2020, how many Poshan kits were distributed among Anganwadi workers by Krishi Vigyan Kendras all over the country? |
| A. | 1.2 lakh |
| B. | 1 lakh |
| C. | 1.5 lakh |
| D. | 2 lakh |
| E. | 2.5 lakh |
| Answer» C. 1.5 lakh | |
| 8015. |
In May 2020, which state has accorded approval to an ordinance suspending a majority of labour laws in the state for the next three years? |
| A. | Punjab |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Jharkhand |
| D. | Haryana |
| E. | Chhattisgarh |
| Answer» C. Jharkhand | |
| 8016. |
ISRO had chosen GSLV Mk III to launch the Chandrayaan - 2 spacecraft. What does the abbreviation GSLV stand for? |
| A. | Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle |
| B. | Geostationary Satellite Launch Vehicle |
| C. | Geosynchronous Satellite Launching Vehicle |
| D. | Geostationary Satellite Launching Vehicle. |
| Answer» B. Geostationary Satellite Launch Vehicle | |
| 8017. |
Mumbai will be home to India’s first undersea tunnel by which year? |
| A. | 2021 |
| B. | 2022 |
| C. | 2023 |
| D. | 2024 |
| E. | 2025 |
| Answer» D. 2024 | |
| 8018. |
In April 2020, Government has announced around ________% increase in annual central allocation of cooking cost under Mid-day meal scheme to Rs 8,100 crore in view of the situation arising out of COVID-19. |
| A. | 7 |
| B. | 9 |
| C. | 11 |
| D. | 13 |
| E. | 15 |
| Answer» D. 13 | |
| 8019. |
ICMR has issued guidelines for private labs to conduct COVID-19 tests. What does 'C' stand for in ICMR? |
| A. | Creative |
| B. | Civil |
| C. | Complete |
| D. | Council |
| E. | Corporation |
| Answer» E. Corporation | |
| 8020. |
Ministry of Railways has directed all its units to enforce ban on single use plastic material, with less than ________ micron thickness from October 2nd, 2019 . |
| A. | 25 |
| B. | 40 |
| C. | 50 |
| D. | 65 |
| E. | 70 |
| Answer» D. 65 | |
| 8021. |
By which year, India aims to increase the share of non-fossil fuels to 175 GigaWatt? |
| A. | 2021 |
| B. | 2022 |
| C. | 2023 |
| D. | 2024 |
| E. | 2025 |
| Answer» C. 2023 | |
| 8022. |
In May 2020, the CM of which state has launched an online portal scholarships.gov.in under ‘Mukhyamantri Yuba Yogayog Yojana’? |
| A. | Sikkim |
| B. | Assam |
| C. | Nagaland |
| D. | Tripura |
| E. | West Bengal |
| Answer» E. West Bengal | |
| 8023. |
In February 2020, the Ministry of Coal (MoC) has launched a web portal for star rating of coal mines. Who is the Union Minister for Coal & Mines? |
| A. | Suresh Angadi |
| B. | Pralhad Joshi |
| C. | Vinay Kulkarni |
| D. | Narendra Singh Tomar |
| E. | Dharmendra Pradhan |
| Answer» C. Vinay Kulkarni | |
| 8024. |
In June 2020, Delhi will get a plasma bank for the treatment of the novel coronavirus patients. The bank will be set up at which of the following institutes in Delhi? |
| A. | Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences |
| B. | Maulana Azad Medical College |
| C. | University College Of Medical Sciences |
| D. | Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research |
| E. | National Institute of Medical Science |
| Answer» B. Maulana Azad Medical College | |
| 8025. |
Paddy and wheat procurement from the farmers at Minimum Support Price (MSP) has set new records. Over 805 lakh metric tonnes of paddy have been procured, registering nearly how much percent compared to 2020? |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 10 |
| C. | 15 |
| D. | 20 |
| E. | 25 |
| Answer» C. 15 | |
| 8026. |
In which state, a plantation drive named "Thank Mom" has been started on the premises of Social Justice and Disabled Welfare Directorate in June 2020? |
| A. | Madhya Pradesh |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | Jharkhand |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| E. | Odisha |
| Answer» B. Bihar | |
| 8027. |
In March 2020, which state imposed a curfew to stop the spread of coronavirus, making it the first state to take the drastic measure? |
| A. | Haryana |
| B. | Punjab |
| C. | Uttar Pradesh |
| D. | Telangana |
| E. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» C. Uttar Pradesh | |
| 8028. |
________ tickets will be issued to women passengers under the Delhi government’s scheme for free travel in DTC and cluster buses. |
| A. | Orange |
| B. | Red |
| C. | Pink |
| D. | Green |
| E. | Yellow |
| Answer» D. Green | |
| 8029. |
L&T Construction, the construction arm of infrastructure major Larsen and Toubro, has bagged the contract to build India's longest river bridge. What will be the length of the bridge? |
| A. | 13 km |
| B. | 15 km |
| C. | 17 km |
| D. | 19 km |
| E. | 21 km |
| Answer» E. 21 km | |
| 8030. |
In January 2020, who chaired a meeting of a Statutory Full Commission organised by the National Human Rights Commission in New Delhi? |
| A. | Justice T. S. Thakur |
| B. | Justice Jasti Chelameswar |
| C. | Justice K. K. Venugopal |
| D. | Justice HL Dattu |
| E. | Justice K. G. Balakrishnan |
| Answer» E. Justice K. G. Balakrishnan | |
| 8031. |
IDMA has been launched on 26 Oct 2020. What does 'D' stand for in IDMA? |
| A. | Door |
| B. | Design |
| C. | Digital |
| D. | Doctor |
| E. | Durable |
| Answer» D. Doctor | |
| 8032. |
A campaign by ________ has created a Guinness World Record for the largest collection of clothes for donation. |
| A. | Bhagwat Singh |
| B. | Ajay Singh |
| C. | Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar |
| D. | Bhupendra Singh |
| E. | Arvind Singh Mewar |
| Answer» D. Bhupendra Singh | |
| 8033. |
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade is organizing Udyog Manthan - a marathon of focused sector-specific webinars for promoting quality and productivity in the Indian industry. The webinar series comprises of how many sessions? |
| A. | 15 |
| B. | 25 |
| C. | 35 |
| D. | 45 |
| E. | 55 |
| Answer» E. 55 | |
| 8034. |
How many Union Ministers will visit Jammu and Kashmir in January 2020? |
| A. | 20 |
| B. | 28 |
| C. | 32 |
| D. | 36 |
| E. | 44 |
| Answer» E. 44 | |
| 8035. |
In November 2020, Tezpur Litchi of which state has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag? |
| A. | Assam |
| B. | Sikkim |
| C. | Tripura |
| D. | Odisha |
| Answer» B. Sikkim | |
| 8036. |
In September 2020, in Chhattisgarh, a regular flight service began from Jagdalpur to which of the following cities? |
| A. | Raipur |
| B. | Hyderabad |
| C. | Mumbai |
| D. | Both 1 and 2 |
| E. | Both 1 and 3 |
| Answer» E. Both 1 and 3 | |
| 8037. |
For the first time in India, where has the Department of Posts introduced a free digital parcel locker service? |
| A. | Chennai |
| B. | Mumbai |
| C. | New Delhi |
| D. | Kolkata |
| E. | Jaipur |
| Answer» E. Jaipur | |
| 8038. |
In which city of Gujarat was the first fleet of eco-friendly electric buses flagged off by the Union Home Minister Amit Shah in August 2019? |
| A. | Ahmedabad |
| B. | Jamnagar |
| C. | Vadodara |
| D. | Surat |
| E. | Rajkot |
| Answer» B. Jamnagar | |
| 8039. |
A core Strategy Group has been formed in CSIR based on a detailed review of COVID -19 research. On which of the following is the Strategy Group working? |
| A. | Digital and molecular surveillance |
| B. | Rapid and economical diagnostics |
| C. | New drugs and associated production processes |
| D. | Both 1 and 2 |
| E. | All 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» F. | |
| 8040. |
In July 2020, the CM of which state laid the foundation stone for 8 companies with an investment of Rs 2,367 crores? |
| A. | Kerala |
| B. | Telangana |
| C. | Tamil Nadu |
| D. | Maharashtra |
| E. | Odisha |
| Answer» D. Maharashtra | |
| 8041. |
In 2019 Lok Sabha elections Himachal Pradesh, over ________ none of the above (NOTA) votes were polled. |
| A. | 21000 |
| B. | 29000 |
| C. | 33000 |
| D. | 37000 |
| E. | 26000 |
| Answer» D. 37000 | |
| 8042. |
In May 2021 Finance Minister handed over possession to home buyers virtually as the Centre's SWAMIH completed its first residential project. The SWAMIH Fund was launched in which year? |
| A. | 2016 |
| B. | 2017 |
| C. | 2018 |
| D. | 2019 |
| E. | 2020 |
| Answer» E. 2020 | |
| 8043. |
In February 2020, in which state has the Union Cabinet given in principle approval to set up a new major port at Vadhavan near Dahanu? |
| A. | Gujarat |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Odisha |
| D. | Karnataka |
| E. | Andhra Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Odisha | |
| 8044. |
DRDO conducted a successful flight test of ________, High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) from Interim Test Range, Chandipur in Odisha in May 2019. |
| A. | KAUSHAL |
| B. | ABHYAS |
| C. | SASHAKT |
| D. | SHAURYA |
| E. | SANRAKSHAK |
| Answer» C. SASHAKT | |
| 8045. |
India's largest and first Virtual Healthcare and Hygiene EXPO 2020 is a ________-day event. |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 6 |
| D. | 5 |
| E. | 1 |
| Answer» E. 1 | |
| 8046. |
In June 2020, the Centre announced the development of a new Greenfield connectivity to which city from Nakodar via Sultanpur Lodhi, Goindwal Sahib, Khadoor Sahib? |
| A. | Amritsar |
| B. | Jalandhar |
| C. | Ludhiana |
| D. | Panchkula |
| E. | Batindha |
| Answer» B. Jalandhar | |
| 8047. |
Around how many new members (in lakhs) joined the ESIC-run social security scheme in March 2020, against 11.83 lakh in February 2020? |
| A. | 10.45 |
| B. | 9.34 |
| C. | 8.21 |
| D. | 7.98 |
| E. | 6.32 |
| Answer» D. 7.98 | |
| 8048. |
In which state did the 5-day Ganga Yatra under Namami Gange mission begin in January 2020? |
| A. | Uttarakhand |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | Uttar Pradesh |
| D. | Jharkhand |
| E. | West Bengal |
| Answer» D. Jharkhand | |
| 8049. |
In which state, during the first fortnight of Poshan Maah, a total of 8,405 children have been identified and referred using Mobile App of Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram? |
| A. | Bihar |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Punjab |
| D. | Madhya Pradesh |
| E. | Haryana |
| Answer» C. Punjab | |
| 8050. |
________ Tourism Board will organize a month-long City Walk Festival in 11 cities in October-November 2019. |
| A. | Punjab |
| B. | Haryana |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Rajasthan |
| E. | Gujarat |
| Answer» D. Rajasthan | |