1.
Which country is the first in the world to
introduce climate change legislation for the financial sector to report the
effects of climate change on their business?
A. New
Zealand
B. Russia
C. Singapore
D. Vietnam
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The New Zealand has become the first
country in the world to introduce a first-of-its-kind legislation that will
require the financial sector, including banks, insurers and investment
managers, to report the effects of climate change on their business.
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2.
The World Press Freedom Index is published
annually by which organization?
A. Reporters
Without Borders
B. Transparency
International
C. World
Economic Forum
D. Economist
Intelligence Unit
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The index is published every year by the
international journalism not-for profit body, "Reporters Without Borders
(RSF)", to evaluate the press freedom situation in 180 countries and
territories.
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3.
Who is the author of the children's book
"The Christmas Pig"?
A. Salman
Rushdie
B. Katherine
Paterson
C. Ruskin
Bond
D. JK
Rowling
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Harry Potter author JK Rowling is all
set to release a new children's book titled "The Christmas Pig"
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4.
Which country will host the UN Food Systems
Summit Dialogue 2021?
A. China
B. India
C. USA
D. France
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The United Nations Secretary General has
called for the first ever UN Food Systems Summit to be held in September 2021
to strategize the actions for positive change in Agri-food systems in the World
to realize the vision of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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5.
The Government of India has launched the
first-ever Online Exhibition on Ramayana titled "Rama Katha: The Story of
Rama Through Indian Miniatures". The exhibitions showcase how many
miniature paintings collections of the great epic?
A. 108
B. 54
C. 32
D. 49
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Union Minister of State for Tourism and
Culture ( I/C), Shri Prahlad Singh Patel virtually inaugurated the first-ever
Online Exhibition on Ramayana. It showcases 49 miniature paintings collections
from different art schools of India, from the 17th through the 19th century.
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6.
Walter Mondale has passed away at the age
of 93. He was the former Vice-President of which country?
A. United
States
B. France
C. Australia
D. Brazil
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Former American politician, diplomat,
and lawyer Walter Mondale, who served as the 42nd Vice President of the United
States, has passed away. He was 93.
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7.
Stefanos Tsitsipas has claimed his career's
first ATP Masters 1000 trophy after he won the 2021 Rolex Monte Carlo Masters
singles title. He beat which player to win the tennis tournament?
A. Alexander
Zverev
B. Daniil
Medvedev
C. Dominic
Thiem
D. Andrey
Rublev
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
In Tennis, Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece) beat
Andrey Rublev (Russia) in a straight-sets 6-3 6-3 to claim the 2021 Rolex Monte
Carlo Masters singles title.
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8.
What is the rank of India in the World
Press Freedom Index 2021?
A. 151
B. 139
C. 127
D. 142
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The India has been placed at 142nd position
among 180 countries in the latest World Press Freedom Index 2021.
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9.
The Ministry of Tourism signed MoU with
Cleartrip and which other company to strengthen the hospitality and tourism
industry?
A. Easemytrip
B. AmazonFly
C. Makemytrip
D. Goibibo
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
In its ongoing effort to strengthen the
hospitality and tourism industry amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the Ministry
of Tourism has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cleartrip and
Ease My Trip.
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10.
The SpO2 supplemental Oxygen Delivery
System has recently been launched for Indian Soldiers and Covid patients. The
system has been developed by which institution?
A. DRDO
B. IIT
Delhi
C. ICMR
D. AIIMS
Delhi
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Defence Research and Development
Organisation (DRDO) has developed a unique system, called "SpO2 - Based
Oxygen Saturation supplemental Oxygen Delivery System".
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11.
Which country ranked last in the Henley
Passport Index 2021?
A. Afghanistan
B. Pakistan
C. Nepal
D. Bangladesh
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Afghanistan ranked last in the Henley
Passport Index 2021.
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12.
When is the World Creativity and Innovation
Day celebrated globally?
A. April
18
B. April
19
C. April
21
D. April
20
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The World Creativity and Innovation Day
(#WCID) is celebrated on April 21 every year.
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13.
Miguel Mario Diaz-Canel has been appointed
as the "First Secretary of the Communist Party" of which country?
A. Puerto
Rico
B. Haiti
C. Mexico
D. Cuba
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Miguel Mario Diaz-Canel has been
officially sworn in as the 'First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba',
following the resignation of Raul Castro.
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14.
Which country has topped the World Press
Freedom Index 2021?
A. Sweden
B. Norway
C. Switzerland
D. Finland
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Norway has retained its top spot for
the fifth year running, followed by Finland and Denmark at second and third
place respectively.
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15.
Which country has topped in the Henley
Passport Index 2021?
A. Germany
B. South
Korea
C. Japan
D. Singapore
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Henley Passport Index on April 17
released its list of the most powerful passports. Japan, Singapore and Germany,
South Korea stand Top 3 respectively.
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16.
India has signed a Technical Cooperation
agreement with which country titled 'Cities Combating Plastic Entering the
Marine Environment'?
A. New
Zealand
B. Germany
C. Scotland
D. France
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Government of India and Germany have
signed an agreement for Technical Cooperation in enhancing practices to prevent
plastic entering the marine environment at a virtual ceremony in New Delhi.
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17.
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
has appointed which homegrown payments player to facilitate its digital
payments?
A. Paytm
B. GooglePay
C. Jio
Payments
D. Phonepe
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
State-run Life Insurance Corporation of
India (LIC) has appointed homegrown payments player Paytm to facilitate its
digital payments.
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18.
Which day in India is observed as the
'Civil Services Day'?
A. 21
April
B. 19
April
C. 18
April
D. 20
April
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
In India, the 'Civil Services Day' is
celebrated on April 21 every year.
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19.
Name the former Governor of RBI, who has
passed away and was often referred to as "Father of Indian Banking
Reforms"?
A. Maidavolu
Narasimham
B. C.
Rangarajan
C. S.
Venkitaramanan
D. Indraprasad
Gordhanbhai Patel
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The former Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Governor Maidavolu Narasimham, has passed away. He was 94.
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20.
What was the Rank of India in the Henley
Passport Index 2021?
A. 104th
B. 45th
C. 84th
D. 53rd
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The India stands at number 84 in the list,
as the Indian citizens can visit Visa Free or Visa-on-Arrival in over 58
places.