Who becomes the first Indian to receive US highest civilian award? A. Narendra Modi B. Mahatma Gandhi C. Rajiv Gandhi D. Subhash Chandra Bose Explanation: Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney from New York has reintroduced a legislation in the US House of Representatives to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to Mahatma Gandhi for his contributions made […]

Which country recently issued draft rules banning unfair competition in the internet sector? A. India B. China C. Japan D. Bangladesh Explanation: Chinese regulators issued a lengthy set of draft regulations for the internet sector, banning unfair competition and restricting the use of user data, the latest move in a crackdown on the country’s powerful

Indian Army organised 400 Km “JAZBAA-E- TIRANGA” Relay Marathon in A. Delhi B. Ladakh C. Sikkim D. Jammu and Kashmir Explanation: The Indian Army recently organised a 400 Km “JAZBAA-E- TIRANGA” Relay Marathon in Jammu and Kashmir. The event was flagged off by Major General Rajeev Puri, General Officer Commanding, Ace of Spades Division, who

When World Senior Citizens’ Day is celebrated? A. 18 August B. 19 August C. 20 August D. 21 August Explanation: World Senior Citizens’ Day is celebrated on 21 August each year to increasing awareness about the issues that affect the elderly. The day also acknowledges the contribution of elders to society as it only adds

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the draft Electricity (Late Payment Surcharge) Amendment Rules, 2021? A. The power generating companies are being given an option to sell power to third parties and recover costs. B. The claim would be retained on payment of fixed charges or capacity charges from the distribution

Who was Dr Shanker Dayal Sharma, recently seen in news? A. A member of UNSC B. A member of INC C. A member of WHO D. A member of IOC Explanation: The President of India Ram Nath Kovind, paid homage to Dr Shanker Dayal Sharma, former President of India, on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati

In which of the following country, recently the Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s statue was vandalised? A. China B. Afghanistan C. Pakistan D. Nepal Explanation: A nine-foot-tall bronze statue of the first ruler of the Sikh Empire, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, was vandalised by an activist of the banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) at the Lahore Fort in Pakistan’s

Which of the following ministry recently issued notification regarding Electronic Monitoring and Enforcement of Road Safety? A. Ministry of Home Affairs B. Ministry of Civil Aviation C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry D. Ministry of Road transport and Highways Explanation: Ministry of Road transport and Highways has issued notification regarding Electronic Monitoring and Enforcement of

The Constitution (105th Amendment) Act, 2021 empowers A. States to identify and specify the ST and SC Class B. States to identify and specify the Only ST Class C. States to identify and specify the Only SC Class D. States to identify and specify the Socially and Educationally Backward Class Explanation: The President of India

Who organised the ‘Re-Imagining Urban Rivers’? A. NMCG B. NIUA C. NITI Aayog D. Both A & B Explanation: National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and the National Institute for Urban Affairs (NIUA) had organised ‘Re-Imagining Urban Rivers’, a national level thesis competition in September 2020, under a joint project that the two organizations are