April

1) When is the World Theatre Day observed? a) 27th March b) 29th April c) 12th August d) None of the above Ans: a World Theatre Day celebrated is observed annually on the 27 March by ITI Centres and the international theatre community. The day aims to promote theatre in all its forms across the […]

1) Which among the following statements about Hanta Virus is incorrect? a) It is novel virus. b) It is contracted by humans from infected rodents. c) It’s mortality rate is higher than COVID-19 d) All of the above Ans: a The Hantavirus is not novel and its first case dates back to 1993, according to […]

1) All India Financial Institutions regulated and supervised by the Reserve Bank are a) EXIM Bank b) NABARD c) NHB d) All of the above Ans: d SIDBI is one of the four All India Financial Institutions regulated and supervised by the Reserve Bank; other three are EXIM Bank, NABARD and NHB. 2) Kurzarbeit scheme […]

1) Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 has been declared with the outbreak of a) Swine flu b) Dengue c) Cholera d) All of the above Ans: d It has been enforced across the country for dealing with outbreaks of diseases such as swine flu, dengue, and cholera. It lays down punishment as per Section 188 of […]

1) Global Innovation & Technology Alliance (GITA) is an initiative of : a) Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) b) Technology Development Board c) Both (a) and (b) d) Neither (a) nor (b) Ans: c Technology Development Board under DST invites technology proposals for fighting COVID 19. In order to stimulate private sector’s investment in R&D, […]

1) How much is the quorum required for a session in the Parliament of India? a) 1/10th b) 1/2nd c) 1/3rd d) None of the above Ans: a The minimum number of members required to be present at a sitting of the House or a Committee for valid transaction of its business, which is one-tenth […]

1) The National Crisis Management Committee is headed by a) Prime Minister b) Cabinet Secretary c) National Security Advisor d) Home Minister Ans: b The National Crisis Management Committee is headed by the Cabinet Secretary. 2) Saranda and Chaibasa, one of the largest iron ore reserves in India, is located at a) Bihar b) Jharkhand […]

1) Ordnance Factory Day is observed on a) 18th March b) 19th March c) 23rd April d) 15th January Ans: a The Ordnance Factory Day is observed on the 18 March. The Ordnance Factories are observing their 219th foundation day this year. 2) Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is headed by a) Defence Secretary b) Defence […]

1) Which of the following are required in the body for Blood Clotting? a) Platelets b) Calcium c) Vitamin K d) All of the above Ans: d Apart from platelets, calcium ions and Vitamin K are needed for clotting. Recently, scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) (under department of S&T) have […]