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This section includes 600 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Current Affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 551. |
Which city has created a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) dashboard which will show various hotspots, heat maps, positive cases, recovered cases, etc of COVID-19? |
| A. | Jaipur |
| B. | Agra |
| C. | Varanasi |
| D. | Bhopal |
| Answer» C. Varanasi | |
| 552. |
Gorakhpur terracotta which bagged the Geographical Indication (GI) tag is from which of the following states? |
| A. | Punjab |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Haryana |
| Answer» C. Madhya Pradesh | |
| 553. |
International Dawn Chorus Day to be celebrated on which date? |
| A. | 1 May |
| B. | 29 April |
| C. | 3 May |
| D. | 30 April |
| Answer» D. 30 April | |
| 554. |
In which of the following zones the e-commerce companies are allowed to sell only essential commodities? |
| A. | Red |
| B. | Green |
| C. | Oranges |
| D. | All of them |
| Answer» B. Green | |
| 555. |
World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on which date every year? |
| A. | April 30 |
| B. | May 3 |
| C. | April 29 |
| D. | May 1 |
| Answer» C. April 29 | |
| 556. |
World Tuna Day was observed on which date? |
| A. | May 3 |
| B. | April 28 |
| C. | April 23 |
| D. | May 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 557. |
Neeraj Dhawan has been appointed as Chief Risk Officer (CRO) of which of the following banks? |
| A. | Yes Bank |
| B. | SBI Bank |
| C. | HDFC Bank |
| D. | ICICI Bank |
| Answer» B. SBI Bank | |
| 558. |
What is name of special trains started by Indian Govt. for stranded migrant labourers? |
| A. | Covid Special |
| B. | Shramik Special |
| C. | Migrant Special |
| D. | Raksha Special |
| Answer» C. Migrant Special | |
| 559. |
The Ministry of Home Affairs clarified rules regarding opening of shops/services during lockdown Barber shops and salons located in green and orange zones will be allowed to open. Who is current Home Secretary to Ministry of Home Affairs? |
| A. | Samant Goel |
| B. | Rajiv Gauba |
| C. | Anil Kumar Gupta |
| D. | Ajay Kumar Bhalla |
| Answer» E. | |
| 560. |
Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has announced to launch a national e-commerce marketplace. What is its name? |
| A. | Indiamarket |
| B. | Bharatmarket |
| C. | Apnamarket |
| D. | Sabkamarket |
| Answer» C. Apnamarket | |
| 561. |
The scientist from which institute has studied rivers in Ladakh Himalaya and found out the 35,000-year history of river erosion and identified hotspots of erosion and wide valleys that act as buffer zones? |
| A. | Ashoka Trust for Ecology and the Environment Royal Enclave, Srirampura |
| B. | ISRO |
| C. | The Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) |
| D. | None of the Above |
| Answer» D. None of the Above | |
| 562. |
Non-subsidised LPG now costs Rs 581.50 per 14.2-kg cylinder in Delhi, down from Rs 744 , according to a price notification issued by state-owned oil firms. Who is current Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas? |
| A. | Arjun Munda |
| B. | Pralhad Joshi |
| C. | Piyush Goyal |
| D. | Dharmendra Pradhan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 563. |
What will be tha shape of newly purposed Parliament building for India? |
| A. | Recatangular |
| B. | Square |
| C. | Triangular |
| D. | Circular |
| Answer» D. Circular | |
| 564. |
Who assumed charge as Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) in New Delhi on 1 May 2020? |
| A. | Ajay Panwar |
| B. | Ajay Tirkey |
| C. | Rabindra Panwar |
| D. | Rabindra Tirkey |
| Answer» C. Rabindra Panwar | |
| 565. |
International Labour Day or Worker's day is celebrated on which date? |
| A. | 2 May |
| B. | 30 April |
| C. | 28 April |
| D. | 1 May |
| Answer» E. | |
| 566. |
USAID to provide how much aid to India's PAHAL project to mitigate the spread of COVID-19? |
| A. | USD 3 million |
| B. | USD 2 million |
| C. | USD 1 million |
| D. | USD 4 million |
| Answer» B. USD 2 million | |
| 567. |
Which TV show creates world record for Highest Viewed Entertainment Programme Globally? |
| A. | Jai Hanuman |
| B. | Jai Shri Krishna |
| C. | Ramayan |
| D. | Mahabharat |
| Answer» D. Mahabharat | |
| 568. |
Chuni Goswami dies at 82 in Kolkata. He was a famous person of which profession? |
| A. | Singer |
| B. | Footballer |
| C. | Actor |
| D. | Politician |
| Answer» C. Actor | |
| 569. |
Which of the following institutes developed a nanomedicine that promises the treatment of a number of diseases by altering oxidative stress in the body? |
| A. | S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata |
| B. | DRDO |
| C. | ICMR |
| D. | Jamia Millia University,Delhi |
| Answer» B. DRDO | |
| 570. |
Which institute developed a generalized one-dimensional fluid simulation code capable of studying a wide spectrum of coherent electric field structures in near-earth plasma environment or earth's magnetosphere? |
| A. | IIT Kanpur |
| B. | Indian Institute of Geomagnetism |
| C. | IIT Delhi |
| D. | ISRO |
| Answer» C. IIT Delhi | |
| 571. |
Chak-Hao, the black rice which bagged the Geographical Indication (GI) tag is from which of the following states? |
| A. | West Bengal |
| B. | Sikkim |
| C. | Assam |
| D. | Manipur |
| Answer» E. | |
| 572. |
What is India's rank among 117 nations in terms of budget transparency and accountability by Open Budget Survey? |
| A. | 53rd |
| B. | 51rd |
| C. | 52rd |
| D. | 54rd |
| Answer» B. 51rd | |
| 573. |
Ministry of Coal (MoC) launched a Project Monitoring Unit (PMU) for the facilitation of early operationalization of coal mines allocated by the Central Government. Who is current coal minister? |
| A. | Giriraj Singh |
| B. | Pralhad Joshi |
| C. | Piyush Goyal |
| D. | Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi |
| Answer» C. Piyush Goyal | |
| 574. |
National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) paid tribute to celebrate painter and artist Raja Ravi Varma on which birth anniversary on 29 April 2020? |
| A. | 171st |
| B. | 176th |
| C. | 177th |
| D. | 172nd |
| Answer» E. | |
| 575. |
A programme was organized for Delhi Police personnel at New Delhi on 30 April which aims to fight against corona through simple and time tested Ayurveda immunity-boosting measures.What was the name of programme? |
| A. | BARC |
| B. | AYURAKSHA |
| C. | ICMR |
| D. | ISRO |
| Answer» C. ICMR | |
| 576. |
Which organisation launched 'Year of Awareness on Science & Health (YASH)' a programme on health and risk communication with a focus on COVID-19? |
| A. | National Council for Science & Technology Communication |
| B. | RAKSHAK |
| C. | Cocare |
| D. | Life Care |
| Answer» B. RAKSHAK | |
| 577. |
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has identified the how many drugs/drug candidates for repurposing as they can be quickly deployed for treatment? |
| A. | 25 |
| B. | 35 |
| C. | 23 |
| D. | 34 |
| Answer» B. 35 | |
| 578. |
Output of eight core infrastructure industries grew how much percent in 2019-20? |
| A. | 1.6% |
| B. | 0.6% |
| C. | 2.6% |
| D. | 3.6% |
| Answer» C. 2.6% | |
| 579. |
Which institute has developed a microwave sterilizer named "ATULYA". The sterilizer will disintegrate coronavirus? |
| A. | BARC |
| B. | Defence Institute of Advanced Technology |
| C. | ISRO |
| D. | ICMR |
| Answer» C. ISRO | |
| 580. |
Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Day is celebrated on which date? |
| A. | 2 May |
| B. | 30 April |
| C. | 28 April |
| D. | 1 May |
| Answer» E. | |
| 581. |
International Guide Dog Day was celebrated on which date? |
| A. | 26 April 2020 |
| B. | 27 April 2020 |
| C. | 30 April 2020 |
| D. | 29 April 2020 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 582. |
Which company will set up two Centres for Invention, Innovation, Incubation and Training (CIIITs) at Baramulla and Jammu? |
| A. | HCL Technologies Limited |
| B. | Tata Technologies |
| C. | Reliance Industries |
| D. | Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited |
| Answer» C. Reliance Industries | |
| 583. |
Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) released its Global Report on Internal Displacement (GRID) 2020 on 29 April. Which country reported highest displacement in the world, due to disasters, including cyclones and monsoon floods? |
| A. | Pakistan |
| B. | Bangladesh |
| C. | China |
| D. | India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 584. |
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released a new list with the names of 169 tropical cyclones in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) including Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean. The India Meteorology Department was established in which of the following year? |
| A. | 1975 |
| B. | 1875 |
| C. | 1920 |
| D. | 1890 |
| Answer» C. 1920 | |
| 585. |
Which organisation names India among 'countries of particular concern' over condition of religious minorities? |
| A. | World bank |
| B. | IMF |
| C. | UN |
| D. | USCIRF |
| Answer» E. | |
| 586. |
Which institute has designed and developed Electrostatic Disinfection Machine, an innovative technology for effective disinfection and sanitization to fight against COVID-19 pandemic? |
| A. | CSIR-CCMB |
| B. | CSIR-CSIO |
| C. | CSIR-CFTRI |
| D. | CSIR-AMPRI |
| Answer» C. CSIR-CFTRI | |
| 587. |
Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) brought under Jal Shakti Ministry. Who is current Jal Shakti Minister? |
| A. | Narendra Singh Tomar |
| B. | Gajendra Singh Shekhawat |
| C. | Harsimrat Kaur Badal |
| D. | Giriraj Singh |
| Answer» C. Harsimrat Kaur Badal | |
| 588. |
Which state tops the list of states in providing employment to over 18 lakh unskilled labourers under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme? |
| A. | Madhya pradesh |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | Chhattisgarh |
| D. | Uttar pradesh |
| Answer» D. Uttar pradesh | |
| 589. |
Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor passed away in Mumbai on 30 April. He received Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Bobby in which of the following years? |
| A. | 1984 |
| B. | 1974 |
| C. | 1964 |
| D. | 1978 |
| Answer» C. 1964 | |
| 590. |
UGC releases guidelines for examinations and academic calendar for universities in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. When was UGC formed? |
| A. | 1952 |
| B. | 1953 |
| C. | 1956 |
| D. | 1959 |
| Answer» D. 1959 | |
| 591. |
The Task Force on National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) submitted its Final Report on the NIP for 2019-25 to the Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman. What is target year for India of becoming a $5 trillion economy? |
| A. | 2025 |
| B. | 2022 |
| C. | 2024 |
| D. | 2023 |
| Answer» B. 2022 | |
| 592. |
Which institute has developed HCARD (Hospital Care Assistive Robotic Device)? |
| A. | CSIR-CCMB |
| B. | CSIR-CMERI |
| C. | CSIR-CFTRI |
| D. | CSIR-AMPRI |
| Answer» C. CSIR-CFTRI | |
| 593. |
Which institute has modified the structure of Berberine into Ber-D to use as an Alzheimer's inhibitor? |
| A. | Translational Health Science and Technology Institute |
| B. | The Indian Institute of Science |
| C. | Jawaharlal Nehru Centre For Advanced Scientific Research |
| D. | Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali |
| Answer» D. Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali | |
| 594. |
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers said that Janaushadhi Sugam Mobile App is helping people to locate their nearest Pradhan Mantri Janaushadhi Kendra (PMJAK) amid nationwide lockdown. Who is current Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers? |
| A. | Hardeep Singh Puri |
| B. | Shripad Yesso Naik |
| C. | D.V. Sadananda Gowda |
| D. | Narendra Singh Tomar |
| Answer» D. Narendra Singh Tomar | |
| 595. |
Ayushman Bharat Diwas is celebrated on which date? |
| A. | 30 April |
| B. | 29 April |
| C. | 28 April |
| D. | 27 April |
| Answer» B. 29 April | |
| 596. |
Maharashtra's Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) has recently launched a dashboard about the COVID-19 situation in the KDMC area. Who is the current Governor of Maharashtra? |
| A. | Bhagat Singh Koshyari |
| B. | Shri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan |
| C. | Shri Phagu Chauhan |
| D. | Prof. Jagdish Mukhi |
| Answer» B. Shri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan | |
| 597. |
International Jazz Day is celebrated on which date? |
| A. | 28 April |
| B. | 29 April |
| C. | 25 April |
| D. | 30 April |
| Answer» E. | |
| 598. |
Which company sets up 'Partner Support Fund for small and medium businesses in logistics' in India? |
| A. | Amazon India |
| B. | Flipkart |
| C. | Reliance Industries |
| D. | Tata Technologies |
| Answer» B. Flipkart | |
| 599. |
Who has been appointed as India's next Permanent Representative to the UN? |
| A. | T. S. Tirumurti |
| B. | Santosh Kumar |
| C. | Rajiv Kumar |
| D. | Suresh N. Patel |
| Answer» B. Santosh Kumar | |
| 600. |
ADB approves how much loan for enabling reliable power connection in rural areas of Maharashtra? |
| A. | USD 146 million |
| B. | USD 346 million |
| C. | USD 246 million |
| D. | USD 646 million |
| Answer» C. USD 246 million | |