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April - 2021 Current Affairs
1 .
India has been elected to how many bodies of UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) recently with effect from January 01, 2021?
A)
6
B)
5
C)
4
D)
3

Correct Answer :   3

The India has been elected by acclamation, to three bodies of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2022.

Published On : 04/01/2021 16:56:12
2 .
Which is the Indian mountaineer, who has become the first female of the country to summit Mt Annapurna, the tenth highest mountain in the world?
A)
Priyanka Mohite
B)
Santosh Yadav
C)
Malavath Purna
D)
Gurmayum Anita Devi

Correct Answer :   Priyanka Mohite

Priyanka Mohite has become the first Indian woman to scale Mt Annapurna, the tenth highest mountain in the world.

Published On : 04/01/2021 16:56:12
3 .
Which of the following is the first party that has declared the name of the entity which made donations to it through electoral bonds?
A)
Asom Gana Parishad
B)
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha
C)
Akhil Bharatiya Gorkha League
D)
Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam

Correct Answer :   The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is the first party that has declared the name of the entity which made donations to it through electoral bonds.

Published On : 04/01/2021 16:56:12
4 .
What was the Rank of India in the Henley Passport Index 2021?
A)
53rd
B)
74th
C)
85th
D)
96th

Correct Answer :   85th

The India stands at number 85 in the list, as the Indian citizens can visit Visa Free or Visa-on-Arrival in over 58 places.

Published On : 04/01/2021 16:56:12
5 .
The SpO2 supplemental Oxygen Delivery System has recently been launched for Indian Soldiers and Covid patients. The system has been developed by which institution?
A)
ICMR
B)
DRDO
C)
IIT Delhi
D)
AIIMS Delhi

Correct Answer :   DRDO

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed a unique system, called "SpO2 - Based Oxygen Saturation supplemental Oxygen Delivery System".

Published On : 04/01/2021 16:56:12
6 .
The Ministry of Tourism signed MoU with Cleartrip and which other company to strengthen the hospitality and tourism industry?
A)
Goibibo
B)
AmazonFly
C)
Makemytrip
D)
Easemytrip

Correct Answer :   Easemytrip

In its ongoing effort to strengthen the hospitality and tourism industry amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the Ministry of Tourism has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cleartrip and Ease My Trip.

Published On : 04/01/2021 16:56:12
7 .
Stefanos Tsitsipas has claimed his career's first ATP Masters 1000 trophy after he won the 2021 Rolex Monte Carlo Masters singles title. He beat which player to win the tennis tournament?
A)
Andrey Rublev
B)
Dominic Thiem
C)
Daniil Medvedev
D)
Alexander Zverev

Correct Answer :   Andrey Rublev

In Tennis, Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece) beat Andrey Rublev (Russia) in a straight-sets 6-3 6-3 to claim the 2021 Rolex Monte Carlo Masters singles title.

Published On : 04/01/2021 16:56:12
8 .
Walter Mondale has passed away at the age of 93. He was the former Vice-President of which country?
A)
Brazil
B)
France
C)
Australia
D)
United States

Correct Answer :   United States

The Former American politician, diplomat, and lawyer Walter Mondale, who served as the 42nd Vice President of the United States, has passed away. He was 93.

Published On : 04/01/2021 16:56:12
9 .
The World Press Freedom Index is published annually by which organization?
A)
World Economic Forum
B)
Economist Intelligence Unit
C)
Reporters Without Borders
D)
Transparency International

Correct Answer :   Reporters Without Borders

The index is published every year by the international journalism not-for profit body, "Reporters Without Borders (RSF)", to evaluate the press freedom situation in 180 countries and territories.

Published On : 04/01/2021 16:56:12
10 .
“Blue Nature Alliance”, which was making news recently, is associated with which field?
A)
Afforestation
B)
Ocean conservation
C)
Curbing GHG Emission
D)
Avoiding Single-Use plastic

Correct Answer :   Ocean conservation

A new global marine initiative has been launched to protect and conserve 18 million square kilometres of the ocean over the next five years.
This initiative is known as the “Blue Nature Alliance”. It is led by several philanthropic organisations along with national governments, local communities, Indigenous peoples, scientists, and academics.

Published On : 04/01/2021 16:56:12