What is Akamai, recently seen in news? A. Crypto currency B. Satellite launched by China C. A global content delivery network (CDN) and cloud services platform D. None of these Explanation: Global internet infrastructure company Akamai suffered an outage that lasted over an hour, taking down several online applications across India and overseas. Akamai is […]
Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Essential Defence Services Bill? A. The Essential Defence Services Bill is aimed at preventing the staff of the government-owned ordnance factories from going on a strike. B. Around 70,000 people work with the 41 ordnance factories around the country. C. Both A & B
Who recently received Alexander Dalrymple Award? A. Sanjoy Bhatt B. Anil Patel C. Vinay Badhwar D. Binod Singh Explanation: Vinay Badhwar, AVSM, NM, Chief Hydrographer recently received the Alexander Dalrymple award from the British High Commissioner, Mr Alex Ellis at a presentation ceremony. Vice Admiral Vinay Badhwar was conferred with the prestigious award in 2019
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Who recently flaged-in Indian Army Skiing Expedition, ARMEX-21? A. Narendra Modi B. Amit Shah C. Rajnath Singh D. Nirmala Sitharaman Explanation: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged-in the Indian Army Skiing Expedition, ARMEX-21, in New Delhi on July 23, 2021. The ARMEX-21 was conducted in the mountain ranges of the Himalayan region to promote the
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India scored which of the following percent in UN’s Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific’s (UNESCAP)? A. 90.32% B. 93.32% C. 95.32% D. 96.32% Explanation: India scored 90.32% in UN’s Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific’s (UNESCAP) latest Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation. The Survey hails this as a remarkable
When Dhamma Chakra Day is observed? A. 22 July B. 23 July C. 24 July D. 25 July Explanation: Ashadha Purnima-Dhamma Chakra Day is observed on July 24 each year. Observed on full moon day in Asadha month of the Hindu calender, the Dhamma Chakra day is celebrated all over the world to commemorate the
Nari Shakti Puraskar is an annual award given by A. Union Ministry of Finance B. Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment C. Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare D. Union Ministry of Women and Child Development Explanation: The Prime Minister of India Modi has paid tributes and expressed grief over the demise of
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Who recently released the book on Indian start-up ecosystem? A. Amit Shah B. Amitabh Kant C. Narendra Modi D. S. Jaishankar Explanation: NITI Aayog Chief Executive Officer Amitabh Kant at the book launch ceremony has said that iVEAIN is a consortium of some of India’s finest institutes. This book, which is a comprehensive guide for
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With whom, IEA launched ‘Renewables Integration in India 2021’? A. NITI Aayog B. Reserve Bank of India C. Ministry of Finance D. Ministry of Science and Technology Explanation: Recently, NITI Aayog and IEA have jointly launched a report on “Renewables Integration in India 2021”. The report is based on the outcome of three states workshops
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Who provided CSR funding to set up lab space at IIT Madras’ Thaiyur campus? A. CSIR B. AIIMS C. NBCC D. None of these Explanation: NBCC has provided CSR funding to set up a lab space at the Thaiyur campus (called the Discovery campus) of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). NBCC (India)
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