May

1) Which country is the first Arab country to legalize cannabis farming? a) Lebanon b) Syria c) Turkey d) Jordan Answer: a • Lebanon has legalized cannabis farming in the country with a hope that sales from the plant will provide some relief to its debt-ridden economy. With this, it became the first Arab country […]

1) Noor satellite, a military satellite was launched by a country’s armed forces? Which is that country? a) Iran b) Saudi Arabia c) Oman d) UAE Answer: a • Iran claims to have launched its first military satellite into orbit on Wednesday, according to The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Iran says the satellite, called Noor, […]

1) On April 23, 25th edition of World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated by a) UNESCO b) Reporters without borders c) International Authors d) None of the above Answer: a • Also known as World Book and Copyright Day, or International Day of the Book, it is an annual event organized by the United […]

1) Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserve (ISPRL)crude oil storages are at three underground locations in a) Mangalore b) Visakhapatnam c) Padur d) All of the above Answer: d • ISPRL maintains an emergency fuel store of strategic crude oil enough to provide 10 days of consumption Strategic crude oil storages are at three underground locations in […]

1) Which among the following doesn’t belong to UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage? a) Yoga b) Nawrouz c) Kumbh Mela d) None of the above Answer: d • From India the Intangible Cultural Heritages added into this list include: • Tradition of Vedic chanting • Ramlila, • Kutiyattam, • Ramman, • Mudiyettu, • Kalbelia […]

1) Which the following currencies doesn’t come under Special Drawing Rights (SDR) of IMF? a) U.S. Dollar, b) Euro c) Chinese Renminbi d) None of the above Answer: d • The SDR is an international reserve asset, created by the IMF in 1969 to supplement its member countries’ official reserves.The value of the SDR is […]

1) Trimeresurussalazar is a new species, the fifth variety of reptile to have been discovered in Arunachal Pradesh in a little more than a year. It is a a) Frog b) Viper c) Crocodile d) Butterfly Answer: b • Trimeresurussalazar is a new species, the fifth variety of reptile to have been discovered in Arunachal […]

1) “DekhoApnaDesh” webinar series is an initiative by a) Ministry of Tourism b) Ministry of External Affairs c) Ministry of Culture d) Both (a) and (c) Answer: a • The Ministry of Tourism has launched its “DekhoApnaDesh” webinar series to provide information on the many destinations and details and expanse of the culture and heritage […]

1) Which among the following is not a festival in India celebrated in the month of April? a) Vaisakhi b) Naba Barsha c) Puthandu d) None of the above Answer: d • Different festivals being celebrated in several parts of country- April 13 and 14: o Vaisakhi– Spring harvest festival celebrated by Hindus ans Sikhs. […]

1) What change was observed in the Seismic noise of earth during the period of lock down? a) Increased b) Decreased c) Stayed the same d) All of the above Ans: b It refers to the relatively persistent vibration of the ground due to a multitude of causes. Scientists have observed a fall in levels […]