March 2021

Which of the following is known to form in oxidising environments? A. Haematite B. Magnetite C. Wustite D. Maghemite Explanation: In 2004, NASA’s Mars exploration rover ‘Opportunity’ found several small spheres on the planet, informally named Martian blueberries. Opportunity’s mini spectrometers studied the mineralogy and noted they were made of iron oxide compounds called haematites. […]

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Water Quality Testing Framework? A. The “drinking water quality testing, monitoring and surveillance framework and guidelines” released mandate a network of National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) accredited labs to be set up in every State, district and block over the

The Zo people are an ethnic group of which of the following country? A. India B. Bangladesh C. Myanmar D. All of these Explanation: A Mizoram-based group representing the Zo indigenous people of India, Bangladesh and Myanmar has petitioned President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to impose sanctions on military-ruled Myanmar. The

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the AT1 Bonds? A. AT1 Bonds stand for additional tier-1 bonds. B. AT1 bonds are subordinate to all other debt and only senior to common equity. C. Both A & B D. None of these Explanation: The decision of the Securities and Exchange Board of

Which state recently has decided to start planting seabuckthorn? A. Haryana B. Punjab C. Uttarakhand D. Himachal Pradesh Explanation: The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to start planting seabuckthorn in the cold desert areas of the state this year, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur announced in his budget speech. Seabuckthorn is a shrub which produces

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In which state recently PM Modi launched ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’? A. Uttarakhand B. Punjab C. Rajasthan D. Gujarat Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, the celebration of 75 years of independence, in Ahmedabad and flagged off a symbolic ‘Dandi March’. The padyatra or foot march started from Sabarmati Ashram to

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the State Election Commissioners? A. The Supreme Court held that independent persons and not bureaucrats should be appointed State Election Commissioners. B. The Court passed this significant direction to ensure the independence of the State Election Commission. C. Both A & B D. None of

The ONORC scheme, recently seen in news, is being implemented by A. Department of Food & Public Distribution B. Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals C. Expand Department of Fertilizers D. Expand Department of Pharmaceuticals Explanation: The Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, on Friday launched the ‘Mera Ration’ mobile app for better

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ (India@75)? A. The Prime Minister of India recently flagged off the ‘Padyatra’ (Freedom March) from Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad. B. The Prime Minister launched the ‘Atmanirbhar Incubator’ programme of Ministry of Culture in partnership with Sabarmati Ashram Preservation and Memorial Trust