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1 .

What is the theme of the International Mother Language Day (IMLD) 2021?

Languages without borders

Fostering multilingualism for inclusion in education and society

Linguistic diversity and multilingualism count for sustainable development

Indigenous languages matter for development, peace building and reconciliation

Correct Answer : Fostering multilingualism for inclusion in education and society

The theme of the International Mother Language Day (IMLD) 2021 is "Fostering multilingualism for inclusion in education and society".

Published On : February 23, 2021

2 .

Who succeeded Ghulam Nabi Azad as the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha?

A K Antony

Anand Sharma

Jairam Ramesh

Mallikarjun Kharge

Correct Answer : Mallikarjun Kharge

Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu has granted recognition to Mallikarjun Kharge as the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha.

The Indian National Congress Leader succeeds Ghulam Nabi Azad whose term has ended recently. Mallikarjun Kharge was a former Union minister and had been Congress leader in the Lok Sabha, earlier.

Published On : February 23, 2021

3 .

Which is the first African country with which India signed a Trade Agreement?

Egypt

Mauritius

Madagascar

South Africa

Correct Answer : Mauritius

The Union Cabinet has approved signing of the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA) between India and Mauritius.

This is the first trade Agreement to be signed by India with any country in Africa. The agreement aims to liberalise norms covering Rules of Origin, Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures, Dispute Settlement, Telecom, Financial services and Customs Procedures among others.

Published On : February 23, 2021

4 .

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) is a scheme implemented under which Union Ministry?

Ministry of Agriculture

Ministry of Rural Development

Ministry of Food Processing Industries

Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying

Correct Answer : Ministry of Food Processing Industries

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) is a flagship scheme being implemented by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.

The Union Food Processing Industries Ministry cleared 20 projects worth Rs 363.4 crore for two schemes under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY). The government will provide a grant-in-aid of Rs 102.91 crore for these projects.

Published On : February 23, 2021

5 .

Who wrote the biography of Kamala Harris titled 'Kamala's way'?

Megan Miranda

Helen Phillips

Mary Kubica

Dan Morain

Correct Answer : Dan Morain

Dan Morain has written the biography of Kamala Harris titled Kamala's way.

Published On : February 22, 2021

6 .

Who has test-fired the indigenously developed Helina & Dhruvastra missile system?

DRDO

ISRO

ASMI

NASA

Correct Answer : DRDO

The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has successfully carried out joint user trials of indigenously developed Helina and Dhruvastra Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM).

Published On : February 22, 2021

7 .

The book Maverick Messiha is a biography of which state's former Chief Minister?

Odisha

Karnataka

Andhra Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer : Andhra Pradesh

The Vice President Shri M Venkaiah Naidu has paid glowing tributes to former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, late Shri N T Rama Rao and said the actor-politician was a phenomenon, who strode the political stage like a colossus.

Published On : February 22, 2021

8 .

Which state government has started a project to connect the islands around the city using state-of-the-art boats?

Gujarat

Kerala

Haryana

Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer : Kerala

The Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has inaugurated the first route and terminal buildings of Kochi Water Metro, a project to connect the islands around the city using state-of-the-art boats.

Published On : February 22, 2021

9 .

How many cities are selected for Nurturing Neighborhoods Challenge?

Correct Answer : 25

The Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has announced the names of the 25 cities selected for the Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge under the Smart Cities Mission.

Published On : February 22, 2021

10 .

Demeke Mekonnen, who arrived in New Delhi recently, was the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of which country?

Chad

Bolivia

Nigeria

Ethiopia

Correct Answer : Ethiopia

Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Demeke Mekonnen Hassen arrived in New Delhi. He inaugurated the new Chancery and Residence at Ethiopian Embassy in New Delhi along with External Affairs Minister of India Dr. S. Jaishankar. They also discussed on various bilateral and global issues of mutual interest.

Published On : February 22, 2021