April 2021 Current Affairs Quiz in English

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April 2021 Current Affairs Quiz in English

1.What is the theme of the ‘World Development Report’ 2021?
[A] Data for better lives
[B] Development after Covid
[C] Self-Reliant countries
[D] Replacement of Jobs
[bg_collapse view=”button-red” color=”#ffffff” icon=”arrow” expand_text=”Show Answer” collapse_text=”Hide Answer” ]Correct Answer: A [Data for better lives]

Notes:
World Development Report 2021 has been released with the theme of ‘Data for Better Lives’— Leveraging greater value from data to help the poor

This is the first World Development Report which focused solely on the role of data for development. As the Covid pandemic made the global data inequalities even greater, the report speaks on how do we tap the full value of data, to ensure equitable access for poor people.

2.Which Union Ministry has chalked out a four-point strategy to handle the blockage at Suez Canal?
[A] Ministry of Petroleum
[B] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[C] Ministry of Heavy Industries
[D] Ministry of External Affairs
[bg_collapse view=”button-red” color=”#ffffff” icon=”arrow” expand_text=”Show Answer” collapse_text=”Hide Answer” ] Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Commerce and Industry] Notes:
The Union Commerce Ministry laid down a four-point strategy to handle the situation of total blockage at the Suez Canal.

It organised a meeting with the Ministry of ports, shipping and waterways and other stake holders. As per the government’s assessment, total backlog at the waterway will likely be cleared in a week’s time. [/bg_collapse] 3.In which country is the Bangabandhu-Bapu Museum located?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Myanmar
[C] Bangladesh
[D] China
[bg_collapse view=”button-red” color=”#ffffff” icon=”arrow” expand_text=”Show Answer” collapse_text=”Hide Answer” ] Correct Answer: C [Bangladesh] Notes:

The Prime Minister of India Shri. Narendra Modi is on a 2-day official visit to Bangladesh as a part of National Day celebrations in Bangladesh.

During his visit, he has inaugurated the “Bangabandhu-Bapu Museum” together with his counterpart of Bangladesh at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre. [/bg_collapse]

4.In which year, the Government e-Market (GeM) portal was launched?
[A] 2014
[B] 2016
[C] 2018
[D] 2020
[bg_collapse view=”button-red” color=”#ffffff” icon=”arrow” expand_text=”Show Answer” collapse_text=”Hide Answer” ] Correct Answer: B [2016] Notes:

The Government e-Market (GeM) portal was launched on August 9, 2016, for online purchases of goods and services by all the central government ministries and departments.

Recently, the public procurement of goods and services has crossed Rs 1 lakh crore from the GeM since the platform was launched. The main reason is the sharp increase in buying activities by various ministries. [/bg_collapse]

5.Which state has the largest number of old vehicles in India, as per the recent Road Ministry Data?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Haryana
[bg_collapse view=”button-red” color=”#ffffff” icon=”arrow” expand_text=”Show Answer” collapse_text=”Hide Answer” ] Correct Answer: C [Karnataka] Notes:
As per the data released by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Karnataka has the highest number of vehicles which are older than 15 years are plying on roads.

The number of such vehicles pan India is more than four crore vehicles and Karnataka has topped the list with 70 lakh vehicles. [/bg_collapse]

6.‘VAJRA PRAHAR 2021’ is a military exercise held between the special forces of India and which other country?
[A] France
[B] USA
[C] Japan
[D] Sri Lanka
[bg_collapse view=”button-red” color=”#ffffff” icon=”arrow” expand_text=”Show Answer” collapse_text=”Hide Answer” ] Correct Answer: B [USA] Notes:
Special forces of India carried out a joint military exercise with the US Special forces at Bakloh in Himachal Pradesh.

The 11th edition of the joint special forces exercise ‘Vajra Prahar 2021’ was held with an aim to share the best practices and experiences in joint mission planning and operational tactics. In February 2021, the Armies of both the countries carried out ‘Exercise Yudh Abhyas’. [/bg_collapse]

7.The 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award is conferred on which Indian personality?
[A] Ilaya Raja
[B] Rajinikanth
[C] Kamal Hassan
[D] Nawazuddin Siddique
[bg_collapse view=”button-red” color=”#ffffff” icon=”arrow” expand_text=”Show Answer” collapse_text=”Hide Answer” ] Correct Answer: B [Rajinikanth] Notes:
Indian veteran actor Rajinikanth has been recently conferred with 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2020 recently. This is the top most honour in Indian cinema.

This award is presented every year for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema. This award was first instituted the year 1969. [/bg_collapse]

8.As per the data by National Savings Institute, which state has made highest contribution to government’s small savings schemes?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] West Bengal
[D] Haryana
[bg_collapse view=”button-red” color=”#ffffff” icon=”arrow” expand_text=”Show Answer” collapse_text=”Hide Answer” ] Correct Answer: C [West Bengal] Notes:

As per the data released by National Savings Institute under the Ministry of Finance, West Bengal has made the highest contribution to government’s small savings schemes and has a share of more than 15% in deposits at post offices and banks.

West Bengal is followed by Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu in the list. [/bg_collapse]

9.Which organisation has launched the “Sankalp se Siddhi” – Village & Digital Connect Drive?
[A] UNICEF
[B] RBI
[C] NABARD
[D] TRIFED
[bg_collapse view=”button-red” color=”#ffffff” icon=”arrow” expand_text=”Show Answer” collapse_text=”Hide Answer” ] Correct Answer: D [TRIFED] Notes:
The Tribal Co-operative Marketing Federation of India (TRIFED) under the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has recently launched “Sankalp se Siddhi” – Village & Digital Connect Drive. This drive has commenced on April 1, 2021.

This is a 100-day drive that would include participation of 150 teams and would cover 1500 villages of the country. The main aim of this drive is to activate the van dhan kendras of these villages. [/bg_collapse]

10.As per the World Trade Organisation, what is the global merchandise trade volume growth in 2021 and 2022 respectively?
[A] 4 per cent; 2 per cent
[B] 6 per cent; 3 per cent
[C] 8 per cent; 4 per cent
[D] 10 per cent; 5 per cent
[bg_collapse view=”button-red” color=”#ffffff” icon=”arrow” expand_text=”Show Answer” collapse_text=”Hide Answer” ] Correct Answer: C [8 per cent; 4 per cent] Notes:

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has revised its global merchandise trade volume growth in 2021 and 2022 to 8 per cent and 4 percent respectively.

Earlier in October 2020, WTO has predicted 7.2 per cent growth. The slow down of 4 per cent in 2022 is due to the continued effects of pandemic. The report also highlighted that much of global import demand will be met by Asia. [/bg_collapse]