Who is known as the China’s “father of hybrid rice”? A. Steven Tanksley B. Yuan Longping C. Zhong Nanshan D. Li Lanjuan Explanation: China’s ‘father of hybrid rice’, named Yuan Longping, who revolutionised agriculture, passed away at the age of 91. Yuan Longping, a Chinese agricultural scientist whose breakthroughs in hybrid rice brought food security […]
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When International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated? A. 21 May B. 22 May C. 23 May D. 24 May Explanation: International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated on 22 May each year to increase the understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. This year, 2021, the theme is “We’re part of the solution”. From nature-based
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Guantanamo Bay detention camp is a military prison of which of the following country? A. US B. France C. Germany D. China Explanation: Recently, the administration of US President Joe Biden declared its intention to shut down the Guantanamo Bay detention camp. The Guantanamo Bay detention camp is a United States military prison. It is
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Edge is a cross-platform web browser developed by A. Microsoft B. Google C. Amazon D. Facebook Explanation: Microsoft recently announced that the Internet Explorer 11 desktop application will be retired on June 15, 2022, for certain versions of Windows 10. Legacy Internet Explorer-based websites and applications will continue to work with Microsoft Edge’s built-in Internet
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Who was Rewa Prasad Dwivedi? A. An athlete B. ISRO Scientist C. Hindi film artist D. Sanskrit scholar Explanation: The Prime Minister of India expressed deep grief over the passing away of noted Sanskrit scholar, Pandit Rewa Prasad Dwivedi Ji. Rewa Prasad Dwivedi (born 1935 – 2021) was a Sanskrit scholar, poet, writer, teacher, and
One Stop Centre Scheme (OSCs) being implemented by which Ministry? A. Ministry of Home Affairs B. Ministry of Finance C. Ministry of Education D. Ministry of Women and Child Development Explanation: One Stop Centre Scheme (OSCs) being implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development has provided assistance to over 3 lakh women so
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Who among the following was re-elected as the International Hockey Federation (FIH) President for the second term? A. Narinder Batra B. Manpreet Singh C. PR Sreejesh D. Harmanpreet Singh Explanation: Narinder Batra of India has re-elected as the International Hockey Federation (FIH) President for a second term after beating Marc Coudron of Belgium by a
Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA)? A. Government of India has notified and revised the rate of Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA). B. The VDA is revised on the basis of average Consumer Price Index for industrial workers (CPI-IW) a price index compiled by Labour Bureau. C.
Which of the following country recently change Passport for Israel? A. Iran B. Pakistan C. Turkey D. Bangladesh Explanation: Bangladesh recently announced dropping of words “except Israel” in the new passport which was hailed by Israel as a “lift of decades-old travel ban”. But, Dhaka was quick to clarify that the decision to remove those
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Daily Current Affairs 24 May 2021 are the most important area from which a major share of questions come in SSC, Railway, state government recruitment exams, UPSC prelims, and mains. Let’s discuss the most important Current Affairs Today. Bangladesh change Passport for Israel Bangladesh recently announced dropping of words “except Israel” in the new passport
