March 2021

Which of the following state is trying to revive a “khujli ghar “, a traditional form of punishment that seeks to check crime with an itch in time? A. Telangana B. Uttar Pradesh C. Nagaland D. Orissa Explanation: Some villages in Nagaland are trying to revive a traditional form of punishment that seeks to check […]

Sulur Air Force Station, recently seen in news, located in A. India B. China C. Japan D. Sri Lanka Explanation: Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter aerobatic team Sarang displays it’s skills during the ‘Air Fest 2021″ at the Sulur Air Force Station in Coimbatore on February 19, 2021. This will be the first performance for

Tuni Town, recently seen in news, located in A. Assam B. Odisha C. Andhra Pradesh D. Madhya Pradesh Explanation: The Metropolitan Magistrate Court (Railway Court) served summons on 40 persons reportedly involved in the arson at the Tuni railway station in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh in January 2016. Tuni is a town in

Global Association for Physicians of Indian Origin (GAPIO), recently seen in news, is a A. PPP organization B. Non-profit organization C. UN organization D. None of these Explanation: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare addressed the Global Indian Physicians Congress, organized by the Global Association for Physicians of Indian Origin (GAPIO). GAPIO is a

Which of the following is the only industrialised nation where having different surnames for married spouses is illegal? A. Bhutan B. Japan C. Norway D. Israel Explanation: A section of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has signalled its opposition to changing a law that forces married couples to have the same surname. In the

What is “Anand”, recently seen in news? A. Artificial intelligence-based robotic system by ISRO B. First indigenously designed microprocessor by IIT Bombay C. Satellite by Pixxel India, Bengaluru-based start-up D. Human Atlas by Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Explanation: PSLV-C51 mission was supposed to carry a satellite from Pixxel India, one of the several new start-ups.

Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to “lateral entry”? A. The induction of personnel at middle and senior management levels recommended by NITI Aayog, in its three-year Action Agenda. B. Lateral recruitment is aimed at achieving the twin objectives of bringing in fresh talent as well as augment the availability of manpower.

Which country is the partner country for the Maritime India Summit 2021? A. China B. Japan C. US D. Denmark Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the second edition of Maritime India Summit (MIS) on March 2, 2021. The Maritime India Summit 2021 is being organized by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and

Which institute recently decided to form a Center of Excellence in gaming? A. IIT Delhi B. IIT Kanpur C. IIT Bombay D. IIT Guwahati Explanation: Union the Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Prakash Javadekar announced that I & B ministry in collaboration with IIT Bombay has decided to form a Center of Excellence in gaming