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1 .

Mastercard and which bank has come together to launch the Worlds 1st QR on Card Program ConQR?

A)

Bank of India

B)

Bank of Baroda

C)

Allahabad Bank

D)

Central Bank of India

Correct Answer : Bank of Baroda

The Mastercard and BOB Financial Solutions Limited (BFSL) has come together to offer an easy, frictionless payment solution for cardholders with the launch of ConQR.

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2 .

Which Indian personalities were remembered in the 93rd Oscars In Memorium Segment?

A)

Irrfan Khan and Bhanu Athaiya

B)

Rishi Kapoor and Irrfan Khan

C)

Sushant Singh Rajput and Irrfan Khan

D)

Rishi Kapoor and Sushant Singh Rajput

Correct Answer : Irrfan Khan and Bhanu Athaiya

The 93rd Academy Awards paid tribute to actor Irrfan Khan and Oscar-winning costume designer Bhanu Athaiya in its In Memorium segment.

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3 .

Which Armed Force launched a Centre of Excellence and Wellness named “Ladakh Ignited Minds”?

A)

Indian Navy

B)

Indian Air Force

C)

Indian Army

D)

Indian Coast Guard

Correct Answer : Indian Army

The Indian Army has initiated the project Ladakh Ignited Minds, a Centre of Excellence and Wellness. This was aimed to provide better educational opportunities for Ladakhi students.

Fire and Fury Corps along with partner Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and a Kanpur based NGO, National Integrity and Educational Development Organization (NIEDO), will provide training facilities to the students.

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4 .

What is the name of the medical device which concentrates oxygen from ambient air?

A)

Nebuliser

B)

Oxygen Ventilator

C)

Oxygen Generator

D)

Oxygen Concentrator

Correct Answer : Oxygen Concentrator

An oxygen concentrator is a medical device which concentrates oxygen from ambient air. During the Covid pandemic, it is highly needed for treating patients.

The oxygen concentrator takes in the atmospheric air, which has 78 % Nitrogen and 21 % oxygen, filters it through a sieve, releases the nitrogen back into the air, and works on the remaining oxygen.

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5 .

As per the Sero survey conducted by the CSIR, the recurrence of coronavirus outbreak in March is due to the lack of ……….?

A)

Antigens

B)

Antibodies

C)

Lymphocytes

D)

White Blood Cells

Correct Answer : Antibodies

As per the Sero survey conducted by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), the recurrence of coronavirus outbreak in March could be due to lack of meaningful antibodies in seropositive people after a peak in September 2020.

The CSIR conducted a sero-survey on 10,427 people from 17 states and two union territories. The average sero positivity was 10.14 per cent, among the sample people.

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6 .

What is the name given to small models of human organs that contain multiple cell types that behave similarly to the human body?

A)

Cell Models

B)

Tissue Chips

C)

Tissue Genes

D)

Body models

Correct Answer : Tissue Chips

Tissue Chips are small models of human organs that contain multiple cell types that behave similarly to the human body.

Four astronauts were recently launched to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a collaboration between NASA and SpaceX under the Commercial Crew Program. Their prime focus during this time will be to carry out a series of Tissue Chips in Space studies.

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7 .

India has topped with how many medals at the 2021 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships?

A)

11

B)

12

C)

13

D)

14

Correct Answer : 11

India's Sachin won the men's 56kg gold medal at the 2021 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships on Friday to take India's total medal haul at the event to 11.

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8 .

Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana has been sworn in as which number Chief Justice of India (CJI)?

A)

25

B)

29

C)

37

D)

48

Correct Answer : 48

Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana was sworn in as the 48th Chief Justice of India (CJI).

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9 .

The government has extended the deadline to make payment under the 'Vivad Se Vishwas'. What is the new deadline?

A)

30 April 2021

B)

31 May 2021

C)

30 June 2021

D)

31 July 2021

Correct Answer : 30 June 2021

The government has once again extended the deadline for making payment under the direct tax dispute settlement scheme 'Vivad Se Vishwas' by two months till June 30, 2021.

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10 .

The bilateral exercise 'VARUNA-2021' is being held in which place?

A)

Indian Ocean

B)

Andaman Sea

C)

Arabian Sea

D)

Arctic Ocean

Correct Answer : Arabian Sea

The 19th edition of the Indian and French Navy bilateral exercise 'VARUNA-2021' will be conducted in the Arabian Sea.

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April - 2021 Current Affairs