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1 .
What is the original name of the Antarctica’s “Doomsday Glacier”, which was making news recently?
A)
Jakobshavn Glacier
B)
Pine Island Glacier
C)
Helheim Glacier
D)
Thwaites Glacier

Correct Answer :   Thwaites Glacier

Thwaites Glacier – also called the “Doomsday Glacier” is present in Antarctica and has been melting fast over the years.
Due to its large size of 1.9 lakh square km, it contains enough water to raise the world sea level by more than half a metre. Recently, Researchers at Sweden’s University of Gothenburg have found that the glacier is melting at a higher rate than it was originally thought.

Published On : April 14, 2021
2 .
Sputnik V, the Covid-19 vaccine, which was approved by the Indian Experts panel, was launched by which country?
A)
UAE
B)
China
C)
Russia
D)
Germany

Correct Answer :   Russia

The Subject expert committee recommended the emergency use of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine in India.
Now, the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) will consider this recommendation and authorise the restricted emergency use in India. The other two vaccines are Covishield by Serum Institute and Covaxin by Bharat Biotech. Sputnik V will be manufactured in India by several companies in India.

Published On : April 14, 2021
3 .
Which country has launched a hotline to report online defamatory comments done by “Historical nihilists”?
A)
China
B)
Cuba
C)
Brazil
D)
North Korea

Correct Answer :   China

“Historical nihilism” is a phrase used in China which describes public doubt over the description of past events by Chinese Communist Party.
Recently, China’s cyber regulator has launched a hotline to report online comments that tend to defame the ruling Communist Party and its history. The Party’s 100th anniversary falls on July this year.

Published On : April 14, 2021
4 .
“HCCR” portal, which was recently launched by the AYUSH Ministry, is associated with which field?
A)
Ayurveda
B)
Homeopathy
C)
Unani
D)
Yoga

Correct Answer :   Homeopathy

Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), is an autonomous apex research organization under Ministry of AYUSH.
It has recently launched a unique digital initiative, the Homoeopathic Clinical Case Repository (HCCR) portal on World Homeopathy Day- April 10. The portal aims to create a standard platform for Homoeopathic clinicians, researchers, medical students to enter clinical cases.

Published On : April 13, 2021
5 .
What is the name of the global experiment, which aims to measure the impact of reduction in ambient human sounds in Oceans?
A)
International Quiet Ocean Experiment
B)
International Ocean Sound Experiment
C)
International Human-Ocean Experiment
D)
International Ambient Sound Experiment

Correct Answer :   International Quiet Ocean Experiment

The International Quiet Ocean Experiment was originally formed in 2011 to create a time series of measurements of ambient sound in different ocean locations.
Recently, a team of scientists from the International Quiet Ocean Experiment (IQOE), have been undertaking experiments to understand and measure the impact of the reduction in ambient human activity due to the Covid-19 lockdown, in oceans.

Published On : April 13, 2021
6 .
With reference to Bio-diversity, what is “Orretherium tzen”, which was making news recently?
A)
Bacteria
B)
Bird species
C)
Animal species
D)
Plant species

Correct Answer :   Animal species

The fossil of a skunk-like mammal that lived during the age of dinosaurs has been discovered in Patagonia region of Chile, South America.
Named as “Orretherium tzen” meaning ‘Beast of Five Teeth’, it is claimed to have lived lived between 72 and 74 million years ago. It is said to have been a herbivore and said to have lived in South America at the end of the Mesozoic era.

Published On : April 13, 2021
7 .
Which Indian former coach has been appointed as the coach of the Men's Hockey team of USA?
A)
Jagbir Singh
B)
Ashish Ballal
C)
Deepak Kumar
D)
Harendra Singh

Correct Answer :   Harendra Singh

The Former India hockey coach Harendra Singh has been appointed as the new head coach of the US men's team.

Published On : April 13, 2021
8 .
Which state has planned to provide 100 percent water tap connections to all households before March 2022?
A)
Sikkim
B)
Mizoram
C)
Meghalaya
D)
Maharashtra

Correct Answer :   Sikkim

The Sikkim has planned to provide 100 per cent tap water connections to all households before March next year under Jal Jeevan Mission.

Published On : April 13, 2021
9 .
Which application was launched at ICCR Foundation Day held in Beijing?
A)
Be Young
B)
Little Guru
C)
Little Angel
D)
Small Wonder

Correct Answer :   Little Guru

The Indian Council for Cultural Relations has unveiled 'Little Guru' app, world's first Gamified Sanskrit learning App.

Published On : April 13, 2021
10 .
Who has won the Best Actor award at the British Academy Film Awards- BAFTA 2021?
A)
Tahar Rahim
B)
Adarsh Gourav
C)
Chadwick Boseman
D)
Sir Anthony Hopkins

Correct Answer :   Sir Anthony Hopkins

Sir Anthony Hopkins won the Best Actor honour for his role in the film 'The Father' at the British Academy Film Awards- BAFTA 2021.

Published On : April 13, 2021