Researchers of Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Kolkata, have now developed tools to tell apart the scales of Indian pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) and Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla), to enforce the appropriate national and international laws and to track the decline of the species. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 Pangolins, despite being listed in Schedule I […]
The Environment Appraisal Committee (EAC) – Infrastructure I of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has flagged serious concerns about NITI Aayog’s ambitious project for Great Nicobar Island (‘NITI Aayog vision for Great Nicobar ignores tribal, ecological concerns’. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The committee has, however, removed the first hurdle faced
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Which of the following country is not a member of the Group of Seven (G7) nations? A. UK B. India C. Canada D. France Explanation: Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi will not travel to the UK next month to attend a summit of the G7 grouping in view of the prevailing coronavirus situation. The
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Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)? A. It recently proposed to rationalise the definition of ‘promoter group’ and move to the concept of ‘person in control’ as well as lower the minimum lock-in periods for promoters and other shareholders after an IPO. B.
Who among the following had been a minister in the first democratically elected Communist Government of 1957 in Kerala led by E M S Namboodiripad? A. KR Gouri Amma B. AK Gopalan C. EK Nayanar D. None of these Explanation: Kerala’s Veteran Communist leader and the leader of Janadipathya Samrakshana Samiti (JSS), K.R. Gouri Amma
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) is under the administrative control of which of the following Union Ministry? A. Ministry of Rural Development B. Ministry of Finance C. Ministry of Science and Technology D. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Explanation: IREDA (Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency) recently received the “Green Urja Award” for being
Which of the following States/UTs achieve 100% tap water connection under JJM? A. Puducherry B. Goa C. Telangana D. All of these Explanation: Recently the government declare that Puducherry has achieved the target of 100% piped water connection in rural areas under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). Punjab, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and
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When National Technology Day is observed? A. 10 May B. 11 May C. 12 May D. 13 May Explanation: National Technology Day is observed on May 11 each year to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Indians to science and technology. This day serves as a reminder of India breaking into the elite group of
Which one of the following is the best description of ‘Bennu’? A. Asteroid B. Exoplanet C. Cryptocurrency D. Malware Explanation: Recently the National Aeronautics and Space Administration said that its Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security, Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx) spacecraft will depart asteroid Bennu, and start its two-year long journey back to Earth. Bennu is
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