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1 .
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 : April 22, 2021
2 .
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 : April 22, 2021
3 .
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 : April 22, 2021
4 .
“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 : April 22, 2021
5 .
What is the name of the new digital currency, being explored by the United Kingdom?
A)
Britcoin
B)
Digi Brit
C)
UK Coin
D)
Brit Currency

Correct Answer :   Britcoin

The United Kingdom is exploring the possibility of creating a new digital currency, which is dubbed as “Britcoin”.
The Bank of England and the Treasury are set to work together to assess the benefits of a central bank digital currency. The bank said the new currency, would be a new form of digital money for use by households and businesses.

Published On : April 22, 2021
6 .
What is the rank of India in the World Press Freedom index 2021?
A)
142
B)
152
C)
162
D)
172

Correct Answer :   142

World Press Freedom Index 2021 is published by the international journalism not-for profit body, Reporters Without Borders (RSF).
India is ranked 142, same as last year among the 180 countries and the index is topped by Norway followed by Finland and Denmark. India is regarded among the countries classified “bad” for journalism and is termed as one of the most dangerous countries for journalists trying to do their jobs properly.

Published On : April 22, 2021
7 .
Israel has signed its biggest ever Defence procurement Deal with which country recently?
A)
Germany
B)
USA
C)
China
D)
Greece

Correct Answer :   Greece

Israel and Greece have signed their biggest ever defence procurement deal. It includes a USD 1.65bn contract for establishment and operation of a training centre for the Hellenic Air Force (Greece) by Israeli defence contractor.
This deal is expected to strengthen political and economic ties between the countries. The Air Forces of the two countries also launched a joint exercise.

Published On : April 21, 2021
8 .
The UN Security Council has agreed to deploy cease-fire agreement in which country, that was led by Moammar Gadhafi?
A)
Israel
B)
Sudan
C)
Libya
D)
Mexico

Correct Answer :   Libya

The U.N Security council is to deploy six-month-old cease-fire agreement in Libya, which has been in political crisis, after the removal of dictator Moammar Gadhafi in 2011
Libya is heading toward December elections after over ten years of political chaos. Libya’s transitional government welcomed the UNSC decision to deploy international monitors to watch the old cease-fire.

Published On : April 21, 2021
9 .
Charles Geschke, famously known as Chuck, has passed away at 81. He was the co-founder of which company?
A)
Nvidia
B)
Adobe
C)
LinkedIn
D)
Hewlett-Packard

Correct Answer :   Adobe

The American computer scientist Charles Geschke, best known as the co-founder of graphics and publishing software company Adobe Inc, has passed away. He was 81.

Published On : April 21, 2021
10 .
Murali M. Natrajan has been re-appointed as the Managing Director & CEO of which bank?
A)
DCB Bank
B)
Axis Bank
C)
IndusInd bank
D)
Karur Vysya Bank

Correct Answer :   DCB Bank

The RBI has approved the re-appointment of Murali M. Natrajan as the Managing Director & CEO of private sector lender, DCB Bank, for further period of one year.

Published On : April 21, 2021