Who was Ustad Bismillah Khan, recently seen in news? A. Shehnai maestro B. Singer C. Sufi poet D. Classical dancer Explanation: The birth anniversary of world-famous shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan is celebrated on 21 March each year. Khan’s contributions in taking Shehnai to a global stage is unparalleled. Bismillah Khan’s first big break came […]
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When World Sparrow Day is celebrated? A. 20 March B. 21 March C. 22 March D. 23 March Explanation: World Sparrow Day is celebrated every year on March 20 all over the globe with an aim to raise awareness and protect the bird. Every year March 20 is observed as World Sparrow Day to raise
Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development Bill, 2021? A. The bill seeks to establish the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development. B. Its objective is to support the development of long-term non-recourse infrastructure financing in India including development of the bonds and
Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the new Nagar Van Scheme? A. The scheme will fill the gap between the cities and villages in terms of having their own forest cover. B. Under the Nagar Van Scheme, Urban forests will be developed in 200 cities in its first phase. C. Both
Whitsun Reef, recently seen in news, is located in A. Dead Sea B. Red Sea C. Arabian Sea D. South China Sea Explanation: The Philippines government has claimed that around 220 Chinese boats have been spotted at a reef in the South China Sea waters controlled by Manila. The boats are believed to be manned
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When International Day of Forests is observed? A. 21 March B. 22 March C. 23 March D. 24 March Explanation: The United Nations observes March 21 as the International Day of Forests, commemorating the green cover around the world and reiterating its importance. The theme of the International Day of Forests for 2021 is “Forest
Daudhan Dam, recently seen in news, located in A. Punjab B. Haryana C. Gujarat D. Uttar Pradesh Explanation: Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi launched the ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain’ campaign on occasion of World Water Day via video conferencing. This project involves transfer of water from the Ken to the Betwa River through
When World Water Day is celebrated? A. 21 March B. 22 March C. 23 March D. 24 March Explanation: World Water Day is celebrated on March 22 each year aimed at raising awareness about 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water resources globally. The Campaign will be undertaken across the country, in both
Current Affairs 23 March 2021 is the most important area from which a major share of questions come in SSC, Railway, state government recruitment exams, UPSC prelims and mains. World Water Day 2021 World Water Day is celebrated on March 22 each year aimed at raising awareness about 2.2 billion people living without access to
India could take part in a multi-nation exercise to be hosted by Pakistan later this year at its premier anti-terrorism centre in Pabbi in Nowshera district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The exercise will be held under the aegis of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 If the plan goes through, it would be
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