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| 4401. |
Indonesia has released special commemorative stamp on theme of Ramayana to mark 70th anniversary of establishment of its diplomatic ties with India. Which scene of Ramayana has been depicted on the stamp? |
| A. | Ram Sita and Laxman return to Ayodhya after 14 years |
| B. | Sita’s Swayamwar |
| C. | Jatayu fights to save Sita |
| D. | Hanuman carries the mountain with Sanjeevani booti |
| Answer» D. Hanuman carries the mountain with Sanjeevani booti | |
| 4402. |
Pakistan and China have signed an agreement for the 700 MW Azad Pattan hydel power project on which river in Sudhoti district of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK)? |
| A. | Indus |
| B. | Sutlej |
| C. | Jhelum |
| D. | Chenab |
| E. | Ravi |
| Answer» D. Chenab | |
| 4403. |
In April 2021, the High Commission of India in which of the following countries has temporarily suspended the operations at all its visa centers? |
| A. | Sri Lanka |
| B. | Bangladesh |
| C. | Myanmar |
| D. | Bhutan |
| E. | China |
| Answer» C. Myanmar | |
| 4404. |
On which of the following countries has the Independent Member Federation Sanctions Panel of the International Weightlifting Federation imposed disciplinary sanctions in April 2020? |
| A. | Malaysia |
| B. | Indonesia |
| C. | Thailand |
| D. | Both 1 and 3 |
| E. | Both 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. Both 2 and 3 | |
| 4405. |
In March 2021, India has imposed the anti-dumping duty on which of the Chinese antibacterial drug? |
| A. | Nafamostat and camostat |
| B. | Famotidine |
| C. | Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride |
| D. | Umifenovir |
| E. | Nitazoxanide |
| Answer» D. Umifenovir | |
| 4406. |
In February 2021, the United Nations announced the release of how many UD dollars (in millions) from its emergency relief fund to help Guinea and Congo combat new outbreaks of Ebola? |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 10 |
| C. | 15 |
| D. | 20 |
| E. | 25 |
| Answer» D. 20 | |
| 4407. |
In March 2021, which country started late-phase trials of its most advanced experimental vaccine, named Soberana (Sovereignty) 2? |
| A. | Belize |
| B. | Guatemala |
| C. | Cuba |
| D. | Costa Rica |
| E. | Nicaragua |
| Answer» D. Costa Rica | |
| 4408. |
ADEN Rules, 1953 is related to which of the following?1. Tax exemption2. Residential status3. Double taxation relief4. Assessment of corporate entity |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» D. 4 | |
| 4409. |
Gender Inequality Index includes three critical dimensions for women which are |
| A. | Life expectancy, Educational attainment and Income |
| B. | Education, Economic participation and Control over economic resources |
| C. | Reproductive health, Empowerment and Labor market participation |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 4410. |
In which of the following countries women have been given voting rights for the first time and they won 13 seats in the election (2015) creating a history? |
| A. | Iraq |
| B. | Jordan |
| C. | Saudi Arabia |
| D. | Turkey |
| Answer» D. Turkey | |
| 4411. |
In Bangladesh, companies that employ more than 100 third gender people or 10 percent of the total workforce will get a how much percent tax rebate or refund of 75 percent of the transgender employee’s salary, whichever is lower? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 5 |
| E. | 6 |
| Answer» E. 6 | |
| 4412. |
In February 2021, which country has conferred the "Order of the Rising Sun" on Manipur physician and former President of state tourism forum, Dr. Thangjam Dhabali Singh? |
| A. | USA |
| B. | France |
| C. | Spain |
| D. | Japan |
| E. | Malaysia |
| Answer» E. Malaysia | |
| 4413. |
Doha Development Round is often in news. Which of the following options best describe it? |
| A. | None of these |
| B. | Talks at WTO regarding world trade |
| C. | Talks regarding the international monetary system |
| D. | Talks regarding the refugee crisis |
| Answer» C. Talks regarding the international monetary system | |
| 4414. |
In August 2020, which organization has partnered with Ericsson to map school internet connectivity? |
| A. | UNICEF |
| B. | UNHCR |
| C. | UNESCO |
| D. | UNDP |
| Answer» B. UNHCR | |
| 4415. |
Global Registry of Violent Deaths (GReVD), a new initiative aiming to establish the annual number of violent deaths worldwide, has been launched by which organisation? |
| A. | United Nations Human Rights Commission |
| B. | World Bank |
| C. | SIPRI |
| D. | International Monetary Fund |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. International Monetary Fund | |
| 4416. |
As per a statement by the United Nations in October 2020, how many countries have ratified a UN treaty to ban nuclear weapons triggering its entry into force in 90 days? |
| A. | 30 |
| B. | 40 |
| C. | 50 |
| D. | 60 |
| E. | 70 |
| Answer» D. 60 | |
| 4417. |
Australia has suspended its extradition treaty with which of the following in response to fears over a new national security law? |
| A. | Taiwan |
| B. | Macau |
| C. | Hong Kong |
| D. | East Timor |
| E. | Papua New Guinea |
| Answer» D. East Timor | |
| 4418. |
In March 2021, China has approved a new COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. The vaccine was developed by which of the following? |
| A. | Anhui Zhifei Longcom Biopharmaceutical Co. Ltd. |
| B. | Chinese Academy of Sciences |
| C. | Lepu medical |
| D. | Both 1 and 2 |
| E. | All 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. All 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 4419. |
In March 2021, which country has decided to include the foreign nationals residing in the country in the national vaccination programme of the country? |
| A. | Pakistan |
| B. | Ghana |
| C. | Bangladesh |
| D. | Egypt |
| E. | Laos |
| Answer» D. Egypt | |
| 4420. |
Oil prices rose after Saudi Arabia said explosive-laden drones had attacked ________ pumping stations belonging to state oil company Aramco. |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 5 |
| E. | 6 |
| Answer» B. 3 | |
| 4421. |
India will set up a coastal surveillance radar system in ___________ to build a closer maritime security partnership between the two countries. |
| A. | Srilanka |
| B. | China |
| C. | Bangladesh |
| D. | Pakistan |
| Answer» D. Pakistan | |
| 4422. |
According to the Government of India data, the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow in India from China during the year 2019-20 was approximately _____ million. |
| A. | $164 |
| B. | $245 |
| C. | $357 |
| D. | $270 |
| Answer» B. $245 | |
| 4423. |
________ is set to launch an updated version of its video chat device 'Portal' later in 2019. |
| A. | |
| B. | |
| C. | |
| D. | YouTube |
| E. | |
| Answer» C. LinkedIn | |
| 4424. |
In September 2020, which country has become the latest Arab nation to agree to normalise ties with Israel as a part of a broader diplomatic push by US President Donald Trump? |
| A. | Comoros |
| B. | Bahrain |
| C. | Tunisia |
| D. | Syria |
| E. | Venezuela |
| Answer» C. Tunisia | |
| 4425. |
President Pranab Mukherjee visited which of the following countries in May 2016? |
| A. | Japan |
| B. | Myanmar |
| C. | China |
| D. | France |
| Answer» D. France | |
| 4426. |
In June 2021, which of the following has announced plans to buy 15 planes from airline startup Boom Supersonic? |
| A. | Swiss International Air Lines |
| B. | United Airlines |
| C. | Delta Air Lines |
| D. | Turkish Airlines |
| E. | Frontier Airlines |
| Answer» C. Delta Air Lines | |
| 4427. |
In March 2021, voters in which country have backed a proposal to ban full-face coverings like burqa and niqab in public places, except sites of worship? |
| A. | Sweden |
| B. | Switzerland |
| C. | Germany |
| D. | Italy |
| E. | France |
| Answer» C. Germany | |
| 4428. |
‘Apartheid’ is: |
| A. | a system related to gender discrimination |
| B. | a system related to age set |
| C. | a system in South Africa of institutionalized racial segregation |
| D. | a caste based system |
| Answer» D. a caste based system | |
| 4429. |
Merriam-Webster has announced which of the following words as its 2020 word of the year? |
| A. | Pandemic |
| B. | Lockdown |
| C. | Virus |
| D. | Social Distancing |
| E. | Vaccine |
| Answer» B. Lockdown | |
| 4430. |
In Feb,2021 India-Bahrain first joint working group meeting held in the field of? |
| A. | Financial assistance |
| B. | COVID-19 combat measure |
| C. | Renewable Energy |
| D. | Solar energy |
| E. | Bilateral Defence cooperation |
| Answer» D. Solar energy | |
| 4431. |
A record number of Chinese nationals were granted refugee status in which country in 2020 amid rising intolerance of religious and political beliefs in China? |
| A. | Japan |
| B. | Russia |
| C. | France |
| D. | Indonesia |
| E. | Malaysia |
| Answer» B. Russia | |
| 4432. |
________ has lifted the 'restricted cap' which was imposed in 2011 by the government for student visas, in March 2019. |
| A. | USA |
| B. | France |
| C. | UK |
| D. | Germany |
| E. | Australia |
| Answer» D. Germany | |
| 4433. |
Angola, Malaysia, New Zealand, Spain, and Venezuela were elected as Non-Permanent members on 16th October, 2014 to serve in? |
| A. | The UN General Assembly |
| B. | The UN Trusteeship Council |
| C. | The UN Human Rights Commission |
| D. | The UN Security Council |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4434. |
In May 2019, the International Monetary Fund agreed to bail out ________ with a fund of $6 billion. |
| A. | Bangladesh |
| B. | Nepal |
| C. | India |
| D. | Pakistan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4435. |
Jim Bridenstine announced that Marshall Space Flight Center in ________ will serve as headquarters for NASA's programme to build a spacecraft to put astronauts back on the moon by 2024. |
| A. | Alaska |
| B. | Georgia |
| C. | Alabama |
| D. | Florida |
| E. | Colorado |
| Answer» D. Florida | |
| 4436. |
In February 2020, which country has announced the launch of a 27-nation International Religious Freedom Alliance? |
| A. | Mexico |
| B. | Poland |
| C. | Germany |
| D. | US |
| E. | Canada |
| Answer» E. Canada | |
| 4437. |
Microsoft Corp has won a deal to sell the U.S. Army augmented reality headsets based on its HoloLens product. The contract could be worth up to how many billion dollars over 10 years? |
| A. | $18.88 |
| B. | $19.96 |
| C. | $20.92 |
| D. | $21.88 |
| E. | $22.84 |
| Answer» E. $22.84 | |
| 4438. |
A Sanskrit learning app ‘Little Guru’ will be launched in which country by the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC) of the High Commission of India in April 2021? |
| A. | Bhutan |
| B. | Sri Lanka |
| C. | Bangladesh |
| D. | Thailand |
| E. | Laos |
| Answer» D. Thailand | |
| 4439. |
In September 2020, which country has announced a digital business plan that will enable businesses to take advantage of digital technologies to grow their businesses and create jobs in the wake of the coronavirus crisis? |
| A. | Indonesia |
| B. | Malaysia |
| C. | Bangladesh |
| D. | Australia |
| E. | Bhutan |
| Answer» E. Bhutan | |
| 4440. |
In May 2020, which country has joined an international panel for setting ethical guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence? |
| A. | China |
| B. | USA |
| C. | Germany |
| D. | Italy |
| E. | Russia |
| Answer» C. Germany | |
| 4441. |
In which year UNO adopted a definition of absolute poverty? |
| A. | 1994 |
| B. | 1995 |
| C. | 1996 |
| D. | 1997 |
| Answer» C. 1996 | |
| 4442. |
In September 2020, WHO and it's leading partners have agreed to a plan to roll out how many million rapid-diagnostic tests for Coronavirus? |
| A. | 100 million |
| B. | 110 million |
| C. | 120 million |
| D. | 130 million |
| E. | 140 million |
| Answer» D. 130 million | |
| 4443. |
Microsoft has launched the first Asia Pacific Public Sector Cyber Security Executive Council. It consists of policymakers and influencers from which of the following countries? |
| A. | Brunei |
| B. | Indonesia |
| C. | Korea |
| D. | Both 1 and 2 |
| E. | All 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» F. | |
| 4444. |
In June 2021, which country has approved an emergency use of its first domestically developed coronavirus vaccine COVIran Barekat? |
| A. | United Arab Emirates |
| B. | Saudi Arabia |
| C. | Iran |
| D. | Kuwait |
| E. | Iraq |
| Answer» D. Kuwait | |
| 4445. |
Mahindra Rajapaksa became the Prime Minister of which of the following countries in August 2020? |
| A. | Sri Lanka |
| B. | China |
| C. | Bhutan |
| D. | Nepal |
| Answer» B. China | |
| 4446. |
India secured _____ place in the World Competitiveness Index released in June 2020. |
| A. | 43rd |
| B. | 38th |
| C. | 49th |
| D. | 32nd |
| Answer» B. 38th | |
| 4447. |
Google is building an undersea cable that will connect the United States and which of the following countries to bolster internet connection capacity between these regions? |
| A. | Brazil |
| B. | Uruguay |
| C. | Argentina |
| D. | Only 1 and 2 |
| E. | All 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» F. | |
| 4448. |
In February 2020, which country has announced the discovery of a natural gas field containing 80 trillion standard cubic feet of gas? |
| A. | Qatar |
| B. | UAE |
| C. | Saudi Arabia |
| D. | Iraq |
| E. | Oman |
| Answer» C. Saudi Arabia | |
| 4449. |
A virtual interaction was held between Minister of State for External Affairs of India and Croatian State Secretary for Political Affairs recently on 24 Dec 2020.What is the currency of Croatia? |
| A. | Yuno |
| B. | Kuna |
| C. | Franc |
| D. | Dollar |
| E. | Yen |
| Answer» C. Franc | |
| 4450. |
In May 2021, the World Health Organization approved a Covid-19 vaccine produced by drugmaker Sinopharm for emergency use, based in which country? |
| A. | Russia |
| B. | China |
| C. | Denmark |
| D. | USA |
| E. | UK |
| Answer» C. Denmark | |