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1 .
Which state has approved ordinance to regulate rent and tenancy agreements, which was promulgated in January 2021?
A)
Uttar Pradesh
B)
Madhya Pradesh
C)
Gujarat
D)
Bihar

Correct Answer :   Uttar Pradesh

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved the Uttar Pradesh Regulation of Urban Premises Tenancy (second) Ordinance 2021.
It aims to reduce tenancy disputes as it makes signing of contract compulsory to rent out a property. There is no clear mechanism for conflict resolution under the present law. It was promulgated and implemented in the state of January 2021.

Published On : April 8, 2021
2 .
Which organisation has allowed private sector firms to partner in production of missile systems?
A)
HAL
B)
BEML
C)
DRDO
D)
ISRO

Correct Answer :   DRDO

The Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) has allowed private sector firms to join hands with it in development and production of missile systems.
This announcement has been made under the Development-cum-Production Partner programme. The programmes covered under the programme include the Vertical Launched Short Range Surface to Air Missile system (VL-SRSAM).

Published On : April 8, 2021
3 .
Name the winner of the 30th GD Birla Award for Scientific Research for the year 2021.
A)
Sirshendu De
B)
Bikramjit Basu
C)
N. Ravishankar
D)
Suman Chakraborty

Correct Answer :   Suman Chakraborty

Professor Suman Chakraborty has been selected for the 30th GD Birla Award for Scientific Research.

Published On : April 8, 2021
4 .
Digvijaysinh Zala, who has passed away, was the former Union Minister in which ministry?
A)
Ministry of IT
B)
Ministry of HRD
C)
Ministry of Health
D)
Ministry of Environment

Correct Answer :   Ministry of Environment

The Former Union Environment Minister and an MLA from Wankaner in Gujarat, Digvijaysinh Zala has passed away following a brief illness.

Published On : April 8, 2021
5 .
Who has won the Miami Open Tennis 2021 women's single title?
A)
Naomi Osaka
B)
Ashleigh Barty
C)
Simona Halep
D)
Karolina Muchova

Correct Answer :   Ashleigh Barty

Ashleigh Barty (Australia) has won the Miami Open Tennis 2021 women's single title.

Published On : April 8, 2021
6 .
Who has been elected as the new Chief Justice of India (CJI) to succeed incumbent CJI Sharad Arvind Bobde?
A)
Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana
B)
Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai
C)
Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar
D)
Justice L. Nageswara Rao

Correct Answer :   Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana

The senior-most Supreme Court judge Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana has been appointed as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI).

Published On : April 8, 2021
7 .
What is the theme of World Health Day 2021?
A)
Depression
B)
Health for All
C)
Building a fairer, healthier world for everyone
D)
Universal Health Coverage: Everyone, Everywhere

Correct Answer :   Building a fairer, healthier world for everyone

The Theme of 2021 World Health Day is "Building a fairer, healthier world for everyone".

Published On : April 8, 2021
8 .
Which Ministry has released the “Women and Men in India 2020” report?
A)
Ministry of Defence
B)
Ministry of Home Affairs
C)
Ministry of Women and Child Development
D)
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

Correct Answer :   Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

The Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has recently released a report titled “Women and Men in India 2020”.
This report has been published by MoSPI since 1995 and this year’s report is 20th in the series. It provides gender related data for policy makers, planners and other stakeholders.

Published On : April 7, 2021
9 .
What is the name of the scheme that intends to provide working capital facility of Rs.10,000 per year to urban street vendors of the country?
A)
TLTRO
B)
PM SVANIDHI
C)
PM KISAN
D)
MUDRA Yojana

Correct Answer :   PM SVANIDHI

Under the PM SVANIDHI scheme, urban street vendors are sanctioned with working capital credit facilities upto Rs,10,000 per year by banks. This scheme was launched by the Government of India to provide micro-credit facility to vendors during Covid-19 lockdown.
As per a recent data by the Ministry of Home Affairs, out of the total disbursement under the scheme, private banks have contributed only 1.6%.

Published On : April 7, 2021
10 .
Which international organization has released the “World 2030: Public Survey” Report?
A)
World Bank
B)
UNESCO
C)
UNDP
D)
IMF

Correct Answer :   UNESCO

The UNESCO has recently released a report titled “World 2030: Public Survey Report”. This report is based on surveys conducted around the world from May 2020 to September 2020.
As per the report, climate change, violence and conflict, loss of biodiversity, discrimination and inequality etc are some of the important challenges affecting a peaceful society.

Published On : April 7, 2021