Daily Quiz April 2021

In which part of India, recently, a group of lepidopterists has been discovered? A. Andaman Islands B. Tropical rain forests of northeast C. Maikala Hills D. Agasthyamalai Explanation: A group of lepidopterists have found a new butterfly species in India. The discovery of the species Nacaduba sinhala ramaswamii Sadasivan, 2021 in the Agasthyamalais in the […]

Culex mosquitoes are known carriers of A. Covid-19 B. Anemia C. Japanese encephalitis D. None of these Explanation: With the change in season and rise in temperature, culex or common house mosquitoes have made a reappearance across the capital. Warmer temperatures are the main reason for the appearance of these mosquitoes. Culex mosquitoes are known

‘Investment Opportunities in India’s Healthcare Sector’ report is published by A. World Bank B. RBI C. UNDP D. NITI Aayog Explanation: Healthcare has become one of the largest sectors of the Indian economy and is expected to reach USD 372 billion in 2022, according to a report by Niti Aayog released. The report outlines the

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Digha and Kankarbagh sewage projects? A. Financing agreements for developing STPs and Sewerage network for Digha and Kankarbagh zones of Patna were signed between DK Sewage Project Pvt Ltd (a subsidiary of VA Tech Wahagh) and PFS. B. This is the first of its

Who recently participated in the World Immunisation and Logistics Summit from India? A. Narendra Modi B. S. Jaishankar C. Harsh Vardhan D. Ram Nath Kovind Explanation: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan digitally participated in a panel discussion on vaccine production and distribution across Asia at the “World Immunisation and Logistics

Who recently inaugurated “Anandam: The Center for Happiness in IIM Jammu”? A. Narendra Modi B. Amit Shah C. Ram Nath Kovind D. Ramesh Pokhriyal Explanation: Union Minister of Education Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ inaugurated “Ānandam: The Center for Happiness” virtually. Incorporating happiness in the academic curriculum of students is a very crucial step towards empowering

In which state recently Indo-US special forces joint training exercise concluded? A. Goa B. Kerala C. Tamil Nadu D. Himachal Pradesh Explanation: Special forces of India carried out a joint military exercise with US Special forces at Bakloh in Himachal Pradesh this month to enhance interoperability between the two sides. The joint exercise by the

Phaltan, recently seen in news, is located in A. Madhya Pradesh B. Rajasthan C. Maharashtra D. Uttar Pradesh Explanation: Union minister Prakash Javadekar flagged off DEMU train from Phaltan to Pune via Lonand through video conferencing from New Delhi. Phaltan is a town, a taluka and a municipal council in Satara district in the Indian