Daily Quiz March 2021

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Covishield? A. Covishield is Serum Institute of India’s version of AZD1222. B. The vaccine developed by AstraZeneca in collaboration with the University of Oxford. C. Both A & B D. None of these Explanation: The implementation of a Central advisory to extend the interval […]

Which state recently bagged the award for being Most Film Friendly State? A. Assam B. Sikkim C. Uttar Pradesh D. Punjab Explanation: The winners of the 67th National Film Awards were announced. The ceremony had been delayed by almost a year due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Every year, the National Film Awards ceremony is

The Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2020 is being conferred on A. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman B. Qaboos bin Said Al Said C. Both A & B D. None of these Explanation: The Gandhi Peace Prize for the past two years will be conferred on late Omani Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said and Bangladeshi

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the draft district-wise export promotion plan? A. While foreign trade constitutes 45% of India’s GDP, most export promotion efforts are driven by the Centre. B. District Export Promotion Committees have been notified in the districts of all the States except West Bengal. C. Both A

Who organizes the Ganga Quest, recently seen in news? A. NITI Aayog B. Ministry of Jal Shakti C. National Mission for Clean Ganga D. All of these Explanation: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has got a tempting opportunity for young quizzers for the third edition of Ganga Quest – an online national quiz

With which nation’s government UNOPS partners to support Jal Jeevan Mission in Uttar Pradesh? A. India B. US C. Japan D. Denmark Explanation: United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) entered into a partnership with the Government of Denmark to support the Union Government’s flagship programme, Jal Jeevan Mission in Uttar Pradesh on World Water

Buldhana district, famous for water conservation, is located in A. Madhya Pradesh B. Maharashtra C. Assam D. Karnataka Explanation: NITI Aayog has prepared draft guidelines for convergence of the activities of (i) sourcing earth for improvement/construction of national highways, state roads and railways and (ii) water conservation works through desiltation/ deepening of water bodies. This

Who among the following has been nominated as the NASA Administrator? A. Bill Nelson B. Avi Loeb C. Neil deGrasse Tyson D. Mae Jemison Explanation: President Joe Biden has chosen a former senator from Florida who flew on the space shuttle right before the Challenger accident to lead NASA. Nelson will serve as NASA’s chief

Who recently co-organized the World Summit on Information Society Forum 2021? A. UNESCO B. UNDP C. UNCTAD D. All of these Explanation: The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2021 represents one of the world’s largest annual gathering of the ‘ICT for development’ community, is co-organized by International Telecommunications Union (ITU), UNESCO, UNDP

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the recent election? A. Election Commission ordered a ban on bike rallies 72 hours before polling and on the day of voting itself. B. Originally the commission had only a Chief Election Commissioner. C. Both A & B D. None of these Explanation: The Election