April 2021

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the PLI Scheme ‘National Programme on High Efficiency Solar PV (Photo Voltic) Modules? A. Solar PV manufacturers will be selected through a transparent competitive bidding process. B. PLI will be disbursed for 5 years post commissioning of solar PV manufacturing plants, on sales of high […]

Which of the following is/are not the part of E9 Countries? A. Bangladesh B. Iran C. China D. India Explanation: Minister of State for Education, Shri Sanjay Dhotre addressed at the consultation meeting of Education Ministers of E9 countries on E9 initiative: Scaling up digital learning to accelerate progress towards SDG4 on 6th April, 2021.

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods (Air Conditioners and LED Lights)? A. The Union Cabinet approved the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods (Air Conditioners and LED Lights) with a budgetary outlay of Rs. 6,238 crore. B. The PLI Scheme

Who among the following is the author of ‘Odisha Itihaas’? A. Biswanath Das B. Krushna Chandra Gajapati C. Biju Patnaik D. Harekrushna Mahtab Explanation: Prime Minister Modi released the Hindi translation of the book ‘Odisha Itihaas’ written by ‘Utkal Keshari’ Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab on 9th April 2021. The book, available in Odia and English so

Which of the following is the Parent agency of National Investigation Agency (NIA)? A. Crime Brach of India B. Union Ministry of Home Affairs C. Union Ministry of Defence D. None of these Explanation: Encounter Specialist Pradeep Sharma was called by NIA for questioning in connection with the Mukesh Ambani terror scare case. National Investigation

‘Lab on Wheels’ programme, recently seen in news, is an initiative of A. Delhi Technological University B. MG University C. IIT Bombay D. Anna University Explanation: Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia inaugurated a lab on wheels, which is part of Delhi Technological University’s (DTU) Education Reaches You scheme. The lab will impart science education to

The lapinized CSF vaccine, recently seen in news, is used to control A. Covid-19 B. Polio C. Classical Swine Fever D. Bird flu Explanation: ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), which has developed an indigenous vaccine for classical swine fever (CSF) and sheep pox diseases transferred this technology to an animal healthcare company Hester Biosciences. The

INS Sarvekshak, recently seen in news, is a A. Hydrographic survey ship B. Nuclear-powered submarine C. Torpedo launch and recovery vessel D. Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Explanation: INS Sarvekshak, a hydrographic survey ship, is on a deployment to Mauritius for undertaking joint hydrographic surveys along with their Mauritian counterparts. The ship visited Port Louis, Mauritius and

With which country India recently signed MoU for Academic and Research Cooperation and Exchange? A. US B. Russia C. Japan D. Australia Explanation: The Union Cabinet apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between National Atmospheric Research Laboratory (NARL), Dept of Space, Government of India and Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere (RISH), Kyoto University,