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8101.	In February 2020, who laid the foundation stone of a 100 bedded ESI Hospital in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh?
A.	Rao Inderjit Singh
B.	R. K. Singh
C.	Shripad Naik
D.	Santosh Kumar Gangwar
E.	Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Answer» E. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Discussion

8102.	In March 2021, which of the following high courts allowed a transgender woman to seek admission into the National Cadet Corps?
A.	Allahabad High Court
B.	Kerala High Court
C.	Bombay High Court
D.	Calcutta High Court
E.	Delhi High Court
Answer» C. Bombay High Court

Discussion

8103.	In October 2019, SBI and BoB have limited the number of cash withdrawals for customers using micro-ATMs of other banks to just up to ________ times a month.
A.	7
B.	6
C.	5
D.	4
E.	3
Answer» E. 3

Discussion

8104.	In March 2020, which of the following announced the launch of iSelect+ Term Plan to provide enhanced protection cover at an affordable premium?
A.	ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
B.	SBI Life Insurance Company
C.	Reliance Nippon Life Insurance
D.	Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance Company Limited
E.	Exide Life Insurance
Answer» E. Exide Life Insurance

Discussion

8105.	In August 2020, a Mega Hackathon was organised under the ‘AatmaNirbhar Bharat App Innovation Challenge’. The Hackathon was streamed on which of the following platforms?
A.	MyGov India
B.	Digital India
C.	Make In India
D.	Both 1 and 2
E.	Both 1 and 3
Answer» E. Both 1 and 3

Discussion

8106.	How much percentage of compliance ensured by Indian Railways to contract workers through the e-application Shramik Kalyan Portal?
A.	80%
B.	70%
C.	100%
D.	50%
E.	95%
Answer» D. 50%

Discussion

8107.	NMDC has produced and sold ________ tonnes of iron ore during 2018-19.
A.	32.36 million tonnes
B.	36.08 million tonnes
C.	35.58 million tonnes
D.	25.25 million tonnes
E.	None of these
Answer» B. 36.08 million tonnes

Discussion

8108.	In an effort to counter fake news and misinformation in India, Google News Initiative (GNI) has announced a $1 million grant for which of the following, in January 2020?
A.	Internews
B.	IREX
C.	International Center for Journalists
D.	BBC Media Action
E.	None of the above
Answer» B. IREX

Discussion

8109.	How much per cent growth has been observed in a year in the number of FASTag users in the country till Nov 2020?
A.	80
B.	100
C.	200
D.	250
E.	400
Answer» F.

Discussion

8110.	Edelweiss General Insurance (EGI) has announced the launch of an innovative, app-based Motor OD floater policy, ________.
A.	Edelweiss INSURE
B.	Edelweiss SWITCH
C.	Edelweiss MOTOR
D.	Edelweiss SAFETY
E.	Edelweiss VEHICLE
Answer» C. Edelweiss MOTOR

Discussion

8111.	In March 2020, the government has reconstituted the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR). Who will be its chairperson?
A.	Narendra Modi
B.	Rajnath Singh
C.	Venkaiah Naidu
D.	Amit Shah
E.	Ram Nath Kovind
Answer» E. Ram Nath Kovind

Discussion

8112.	In April 2021, PM Cares Fund has given in-principle approval for allocation of funds for the installation of how many dedicated pressure swing Adsorption (PSA), medical oxygen generation plants in government hospitals?
A.	457
B.	476
C.	523
D.	551
E.	598
Answer» E. 598

Discussion

8113.	In which state did CCEA approve shutting down the operations of the plant and unit of Hindustan Fluorocarbons Limited, HFL and closure of the company?
A.	Gujarat
B.	Telangana
C.	Karnataka
D.	Tamil Nadu
E.	Kerala
Answer» C. Karnataka

Discussion

8114.	GoI will launch an airboat service from Varanasi to Prayagraj for the Kumbh Mela from 26 January 2019 that will have an engine of a vehicle and carry ________ people in one go.
A.	12
B.	14
C.	16
D.	18
E.	20
Answer» D. 18

Discussion

8115.	NITI Aayog, along with a working subgroup of officials and members of civil society, has prepared a draft national migrant labour policy. The draft describes how many approaches to policy design?
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
E.	5
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

8116.	In association with which of the following the Regional Outreach Bureau Maharashtra and Goa of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, is organizing a 48 day-long series of Webinars starting 2 October 2020, Gandhi Jayanti?
A.	North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Homoeopathy
B.	National Institute of Ayurveda
C.	National Institute of Naturopathy
D.	Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences
E.	Pharmacopoeial Laboratory for Indian Medicine
Answer» D. Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences

Discussion

8117.	PM Modi will inaugurate the extension of which Metro's North-South Line from Noapara to Dakshineswar in February 2021?
A.	Patna
B.	Lucknow
C.	Kolkata
D.	Mumbai
E.	Chennai
Answer» D. Mumbai

Discussion

8118.	In March 2020, who among the following launched the new website of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy?
A.	Hardeep Singh Puri
B.	RK Singh
C.	Rao Inderjit Singh
D.	Pralhad Joshi
E.	N. K. Singh
Answer» C. Rao Inderjit Singh

Discussion

8119.	Chenani- Nashri Tunnel on NH 44, in Jammu and Kashmir will be named after ________.
A.	Deendayal Upadhyaya
B.	Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
C.	Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee
D.	Sheikh Abdullah
E.	Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Answer» D. Sheikh Abdullah

Discussion

8120.	In May 2021, the Ministry of Ayush launched a massive nationwide campaign to distribute which of the following poly herbal Ayurvedic drugs?
A.	AYUSH 64
B.	Kabasura Kudineer
C.	Arjun Chhal
D.	Both 1 and 2
E.	Both 1 and 3
Answer» E. Both 1 and 3

Discussion

8121.	IRCTC will organise ‘Bharat Darshan–Dakshin Bharat Yatra’ from Hyderabad and Secunderabad from December 2020. It will cover which of the following?
A.	Sri Rangam (Ranganathaswamy temple)
B.	Brihadeswara temple
C.	Rameswaram
D.	Both 1 and 2
E.	All 1, 2 and 3
Answer» F.

Discussion

8122.	Gujarat government has decided to cut down the salaries of MLAs and ministers by how much per cent for one year due to COVID-19 pandemic?
A.	15
B.	20
C.	25
D.	30
E.	35
Answer» E. 35

Discussion

8123.	Ministry of Tourism has dedicated how many virtual pavilions in Bharat Parv 2021?
A.	2
B.	3
C.	4
D.	5
E.	6
Answer» C. 4

Discussion

8124.	LIC Housing Finance (LIC HFL) has launched ‘Udyam’, a skilling center in which city?
A.	Chennai
B.	Bengaluru
C.	Indore
D.	Mumbai
E.	Raipur
Answer» C. Indore

Discussion

8125.	In June 2020, in which state the State Cabinet has decided to allow Economically Weaker Sections of people who do not fall in the reserved category of ST, SC and OBC for 10 per cent Central reservation?
A.	Sikkim
B.	Mizoram
C.	Nagaland
D.	Manipur
E.	Assam
Answer» B. Mizoram

Discussion

8126.	In the wake of protests against CAA, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi passed the order authorising police to place the city under the National Security Act (NSA) for how many months?
A.	2
B.	3
C.	4
D.	5
E.	6
Answer» C. 4

Discussion

8127.	India is investing over $________ billion in developing natural supply and distribution infrastructure.
A.	50
B.	40
C.	30
D.	60
E.	80
Answer» E. 80

Discussion

8128.	In November 2020, the Sports Ministry has approved how many centres as the Khelo India Centre of Excellence?
A.	4
B.	5
C.	6
D.	7
E.	8
Answer» D. 7

Discussion

8129.	In January 2020, Union Cabinet approved revised cost estimates for the establishment of permanent campuses of new NITs, at a total cost of Rs ________ crores for the period till 2021-2022.
A.	3198.30
B.	3381.10
C.	4187.70
D.	4371.90
E.	5409.80
Answer» E. 5409.80

Discussion

8130.	Ericsson and ________ enabled a 5G powered Connected Music performance during the inauguration of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2019.
A.	Airtel
B.	Vodafone
C.	Jio
D.	Idea
E.	BSNL
Answer» B. Vodafone

Discussion

8131.	By which year has the Centre aimed to install 300 realtime air quality monitoring systems and 1500 manual stations across the country?
A.	2022
B.	2023
C.	2024
D.	2025
E.	2026
Answer» D. 2025

Discussion

8132.	Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated 2 bridge projects on which of the following rivers in Jammu and Kashmir in July 2019?
A.	Ujh and Shingo
B.	Basantar and Doda
C.	Doda and Ujh
D.	Ujh and Basantar
E.	Galwan and Ujh
Answer» E. Galwan and Ujh

Discussion

8133.	In February 2021, Government announced a new Central Sector Scheme for Industrial Development of which state/UTs with a total outlay of 28 thousand 400 crore rupees?
A.	Puducherry
B.	Jammu and Kashmir
C.	Punjab
D.	Bihar
E.	Ladakh
Answer» C. Punjab

Discussion

8134.	In the initial phase, under the Urban Forest program, forests will be developed in how many corporations and cities in the country?
A.	100
B.	150
C.	175
D.	200
E.	250
Answer» E. 250

Discussion

8135.	In March 2020, the Chemistry Dept of Manipur University has made how many bottles of ethyl alcohol-based hand sanitizers in the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak?
A.	200
B.	300
C.	400
D.	500
E.	600
Answer» E. 600

Discussion

8136.	R K Mathur has e-launched Mission Organic Development Initiative (MODI) of which of the following UTs in July 2020?
A.	Daman and Diu
B.	Puducherry
C.	Jammu and Kashmir
D.	Ladakh
E.	Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Answer» E. Dadra and Nagar Haveli

Discussion

8137.	National Jal Jeevan Mission in partnership with which of the following has launched an ICT Grand Challenge, in September 2020?
A.	Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
B.	Centre for Development of Advanced Computing
C.	Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
D.	Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
E.	NITI Aayog
Answer» B. Centre for Development of Advanced Computing

Discussion

8138.	Airports Authority of India (AAI) has imposed a ban on single-use plastic items at its ________ airports across the country on 6 January 2019.
A.	109
B.	116
C.	129
D.	131
E.	132
Answer» D. 131

Discussion

8139.	More than 100 improved and high-yielding species of pulses have been developed in how many years?
A.	3
B.	5
C.	7
D.	9
E.	11
Answer» C. 7

Discussion

8140.	Around how many farmers have been registered on National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) platform?
A.	Over 1 crore
B.	Over 1 lakh
C.	Over 50 lakh
D.	Over 75 lakh
E.	Over 2 crore
Answer» B. Over 1 lakh

Discussion

8141.	As per the new government initiative, within how many months has the completion of investigation and trial in cases of sexual offence been made mandatory?
A.	2
B.	3
C.	4
D.	5
E.	6
Answer» B. 3

Discussion

8142.	In May 2021, the government has announced a 100% guarantee cover to loans up to how many rupees (in crore) to hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, medical colleges for setting up on-site oxygen generation plants?
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
E.	5
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

8143.	In August 2020, in which state, a handicraft production centre was inaugurated for producing Bamboo and cane-based local items?
A.	Sikkim
B.	Nagaland
C.	Mizoram
D.	Assam
E.	Manipur
Answer» E. Manipur

Discussion

8144.	In November 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with Indian Army soldiers in which city?
A.	Srinagar
B.	Jaisalmer
C.	Leh
D.	Kochi
E.	Chennai
Answer» C. Leh

Discussion

8145.	In April 2021, which of the following announced its commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040?
A.	TCS
B.	Wipro
C.	Infosys
D.	Accenture
E.	HCL Technologies
Answer» C. Infosys

Discussion

8146.	Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan informed that the government will increase the number of Jan Aushadhi stores to 10,000 by which year?
A.	2022
B.	2023
C.	2024
D.	2025
E.	2026
Answer» D. 2025

Discussion

8147.	In March 2021, a state-of-art Centre for Drone Research at which of following Indian IITs has been inaugurated?
A.	IIT Madras
B.	IIT Bombay
C.	IIT Roorkee
D.	IIT Kharagpur
E.	IIT Guwahati
Answer» D. IIT Kharagpur

Discussion

8148.	In October 2019, where did the Swiss Minister for Environment, Energy, Simonetta Sommaruga inaugurate bio methane plant?
A.	Kochi
B.	Coimbatore
C.	Kolkata
D.	Chennai
E.	Hyderabad
Answer» C. Kolkata

Discussion

8149.	CBIC has set up a dedicated helpdesk to handle queries related to Covid related Imports. Queries pertaining to which of the following will be addressed by the help desk?
A.	Duty exemption
B.	Clearance procedures
C.	Registration requirements from various ministries
D.	Both 1 and 2
E.	All 1, 2 and 3
Answer» F.

Discussion

8150.	In order to sensitize the public about the seriousness of drug addiction, which of the following organised a drug awareness programme at District Police Lines in October 2020?
A.	Doda
B.	Kupwara
C.	Kulgam
D.	Rajouri
E.	Udhampur
Answer» C. Kulgam

Discussion

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In February 2020, who laid the foundation stone of a 100 bedded ESI Hospital in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh?

In March 2021, which of the following high courts allowed a transgender woman to seek admission into the National Cadet Corps?

In October 2019, SBI and BoB have limited the number of cash withdrawals for customers using micro-ATMs of other banks to just up to ________ times a month.

In March 2020, which of the following announced the launch of iSelect+ Term Plan to provide enhanced protection cover at an affordable premium?

In August 2020, a Mega Hackathon was organised under the ‘AatmaNirbhar Bharat App Innovation Challenge’. The Hackathon was streamed on which of the following platforms?

How much percentage of compliance ensured by Indian Railways to contract workers through the e-application Shramik Kalyan Portal?

NMDC has produced and sold ________ tonnes of iron ore during 2018-19.

In an effort to counter fake news and misinformation in India, Google News Initiative (GNI) has announced a $1 million grant for which of the following, in January 2020?

How much per cent growth has been observed in a year in the number of FASTag users in the country till Nov 2020?

Edelweiss General Insurance (EGI) has announced the launch of an innovative, app-based Motor OD floater policy, ________.

In March 2020, the government has reconstituted the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR). Who will be its chairperson?

In April 2021, PM Cares Fund has given in-principle approval for allocation of funds for the installation of how many dedicated pressure swing Adsorption (PSA), medical oxygen generation plants in government hospitals?

In which state did CCEA approve shutting down the operations of the plant and unit of Hindustan Fluorocarbons Limited, HFL and closure of the company?

GoI will launch an airboat service from Varanasi to Prayagraj for the Kumbh Mela from 26 January 2019 that will have an engine of a vehicle and carry ________ people in one go.

NITI Aayog, along with a working subgroup of officials and members of civil society, has prepared a draft national migrant labour policy. The draft describes how many approaches to policy design?

In association with which of the following the Regional Outreach Bureau Maharashtra and Goa of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, is organizing a 48 day-long series of Webinars starting 2 October 2020, Gandhi Jayanti?

PM Modi will inaugurate the extension of which Metro's North-South Line from Noapara to Dakshineswar in February 2021?

In March 2020, who among the following launched the new website of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy?

Chenani- Nashri Tunnel on NH 44, in Jammu and Kashmir will be named after ________.

In May 2021, the Ministry of Ayush launched a massive nationwide campaign to distribute which of the following poly herbal Ayurvedic drugs?

IRCTC will organise ‘Bharat Darshan–Dakshin Bharat Yatra’ from Hyderabad and Secunderabad from December 2020. It will cover which of the following?

Gujarat government has decided to cut down the salaries of MLAs and ministers by how much per cent for one year due to COVID-19 pandemic?

Ministry of Tourism has dedicated how many virtual pavilions in Bharat Parv 2021?

LIC Housing Finance (LIC HFL) has launched ‘Udyam’, a skilling center in which city?

In June 2020, in which state the State Cabinet has decided to allow Economically Weaker Sections of people who do not fall in the reserved category of ST, SC and OBC for 10 per cent Central reservation?

In the wake of protests against CAA, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi passed the order authorising police to place the city under the National Security Act (NSA) for how many months?

India is investing over $________ billion in developing natural supply and distribution infrastructure.

In November 2020, the Sports Ministry has approved how many centres as the Khelo India Centre of Excellence?

In January 2020, Union Cabinet approved revised cost estimates for the establishment of permanent campuses of new NITs, at a total cost of Rs ________ crores for the period till 2021-2022.

Ericsson and ________ enabled a 5G powered Connected Music performance during the inauguration of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2019.

By which year has the Centre aimed to install 300 realtime air quality monitoring systems and 1500 manual stations across the country?

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated 2 bridge projects on which of the following rivers in Jammu and Kashmir in July 2019?

In February 2021, Government announced a new Central Sector Scheme for Industrial Development of which state/UTs with a total outlay of 28 thousand 400 crore rupees?

In the initial phase, under the Urban Forest program, forests will be developed in how many corporations and cities in the country?

In March 2020, the Chemistry Dept of Manipur University has made how many bottles of ethyl alcohol-based hand sanitizers in the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak?

R K Mathur has e-launched Mission Organic Development Initiative (MODI) of which of the following UTs in July 2020?

National Jal Jeevan Mission in partnership with which of the following has launched an ICT Grand Challenge, in September 2020?

Airports Authority of India (AAI) has imposed a ban on single-use plastic items at its ________ airports across the country on 6 January 2019.

More than 100 improved and high-yielding species of pulses have been developed in how many years?

Around how many farmers have been registered on National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) platform?

As per the new government initiative, within how many months has the completion of investigation and trial in cases of sexual offence been made mandatory?

In May 2021, the government has announced a 100% guarantee cover to loans up to how many rupees (in crore) to hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, medical colleges for setting up on-site oxygen generation plants?

In August 2020, in which state, a handicraft production centre was inaugurated for producing Bamboo and cane-based local items?

In November 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with Indian Army soldiers in which city?

In April 2021, which of the following announced its commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040?

Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan informed that the government will increase the number of Jan Aushadhi stores to 10,000 by which year?

In March 2021, a state-of-art Centre for Drone Research at which of following Indian IITs has been inaugurated?

In October 2019, where did the Swiss Minister for Environment, Energy, Simonetta Sommaruga inaugurate bio methane plant?

CBIC has set up a dedicated helpdesk to handle queries related to Covid related Imports. Queries pertaining to which of the following will be addressed by the help desk?

In order to sensitize the public about the seriousness of drug addiction, which of the following organised a drug awareness programme at District Police Lines in October 2020?