The MMDR Act allows captive miners of both coal and other minerals to sell up to which per cent of their production? A. 40% B. 50% C. 60% D. 70% Explanation: The Lok Sabha passed a Bill to amend the Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act (MMDR Act) through a voice vote, with Mines […]
What was the rank of India at Global Hunger Index (GHI) report in 2020? A. 86th B. 94th C. 106th D. 131th Explanation: Union Minister of State for Agriculture Parshottam Rupala, in the Rajya Sabha, questioned the methodology and data accuracy of the Global Hunger Index (GHI) report, which has placed India at 94th (out
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Ranthambore tiger sanctuary, recently seen in news, located in A. Tamil Nadu B. Rajasthan C. Gujarat D. Maharashtra Explanation: Six tigers have been unaccounted for since March 2020 in the Ranthambore tiger sanctuary, Rajasthan. However, State forest officials are not willing to label them “missing” and denied reports that they may have been poached.
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Gayatri Mantra is also known as A. Shiva Mantra B. Savitri Mantra C. Vishnu Mantra D. None of these Explanation: The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has funded a clinical trial at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh, to determine if the chanting of the Gayatri Mantra, a religious hymn, and
Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the poverty in India? A. India’s middle class may have shrunk by a third due to 2020’s pandemic-driven recession. B. The number of people who are poor in India (with incomes of $2 or less a day) is estimated to have increased by 7.5 crore
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With which country IOCL has inked a pact to develop aluminium-air systems? A. US B. Japan C. Israel D. Australia Explanation: Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) has inked a pact with Israeli start-up company Phinergy, specialising in hybrid lithium-ion and Aluminium-Air and Zinc-Air battery systems, to form IOC Phinergy Private Ltd.
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Diatoms are photosynthesizing algae which are found in A. Only oceanic environment B. Iceland areas C. Only on soils D. Almost every aquatic environment Explanation: The Maharashtra (ATS) relied on a forensic test known as diatom tests for leads in the alleged murder case of Mansukh Hiran. The test entails findings if there are diatoms
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Which of the following state government recently launched the SAAMAR campaign to tackle malnutrition? A. Odisha B. Kerala C. Karnataka D. Jharkhand Explanation: The Jharkhand state government recently announced the launch of SAAMAR (Strategic Action for Alleviation of Malnutrition and Anemia Reduction) campaign to tackle malnutrition in the state. The campaign aims to identify anaemic
Current Affairs 22 March 2021 is the most important area from which a major share of questions come in SSC, Railway, state government recruitment exams, UPSC prelims and mains. Labour Bureau and BECIL signed a service level agreement Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL) signed a service level agreement with Labour Bureau for providing technical
According to the Miltary Direct’s study report China has the strongest military force in the world while India stands at number four. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The USA, despite their enormous military budgets, comes in 2nd place with 74 points, followed by Russia with 69, India at 61 and then France with 58. The
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