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April 2021 Current Affairs Quiz in English
31.Sputnik V, is a vaccine candidate manufactured by which country?
[A] India
[B] UK
[C] USA
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: D [Russia]
Notes:
Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V is developed by Russia. Bala Venkatesh Varma, who is the Indian Ambassador to Russia has stated that the first dose of Sputnik V vaccines would be delivered to India in the month of April 2021.
Recently, the Subject expert committee (SEC) for Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) has granted approval to Russia’s Sputnik V making it the 3rd in India to get clearance.
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32.With reference to space, what is “Lyrid’, that was making news recently?
[A] Exo-planet
[B] Comet
[C] Black Hole
[D] Satellite
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Correct Answer: B [Comet]
Notes:
The Lyrids are comets, which appear to move fairly fast, streaking through our atmosphere at an average velocity of 48 kilometers per second.
This modestly bright comet was discovered in April 1861 by an amateur astronomer, A.E. Thatcher. The Earth’s orbit coincides with the comet around April 22 each year. This year also, the annual Lyrid meteor shower is t take place on April 22.
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33.As per a recent study, what is the percentage of global land that is unspoiled by hiuan beings?
[A] 3%
[B] 10%
[C] 15%
[D] 30%
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Correct Answer: A [3%]
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As per a recent study, only 3% of the world’s land remains ecologically intact, without spoiled by human beings.
The undamaged lands are mainly in parts of the Amazon and Congo tropical forests, east Siberian and northern Canadian forests and tundra, and the Sahara. The researchers suggest reintroducing a small number of important species to some damaged areas, such as elephants or wolves.
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34.Vera Gedroits, who featured in Google Doodle recently, is the first female military surgeon of which country?
[A] Germany
[B] Russia
[C] Italy
[D] France
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Correct Answer: B [Russia]
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Google celebrated the 151st birthday of Dr. Vera Gedroits, a Russian surgeon, professor, poet, and author.
She is also regarded as the country’s first female military surgeon and one of the world’s first female professors of surgery. Dr. Gedroits volunteered as a surgeon during the Russo-Japanese War in 1904.
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35.India signed a MoU with which country on ‘Cities combating plastic entering the marine environment’?
[A] Finland
[B] Germany
[C] Switzerland
[D] France
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Correct Answer: B [Germany]
Notes:
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India and GIZ GmbH India on behalf of the German Ministry of Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety signed an agreement on Technical Cooperation titled ‘Cities Combating Plastic Entering the Marine Environment’.
The project’s outcomes are completely in line with the objectives of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban focusing on sustainable solid waste management and the target to phase out single use plastic by 2022”.
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36.PSA Oxygen Plants were sanctioned for installation in public health facilities. What is the expansion of PSA?
[A] Pressure Swing Adsorption
[B] Pressure Sleep Adjustment
[C] Private School Administration
[D] Primary Sleep Adjustment
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Correct Answer: A [Pressure Swing Adsorption]
Notes:
The Health Ministry announced that 162 Pressure Swing Adsorption, PSA oxygen plants have been sanctioned by the Government of India for installation in public health facilities in all States.
This step would enhance the local oxygen capacity by over 154 Metric Tonnes. Out of 162 PSA Oxygen plants, 33 have been installed. States have also requested the Centre to provide additional 100 oxygen plants.
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37.What is the insurance cover extended to healthcare workers under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package?
[A] Rs 5 lakh
[B] Rs 10 lakh
[C] Rs 25 lakh
[D] Rs 50 lakh
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Correct Answer: D [Rs 50 lakh]
Notes:
The Government of India has recently extended the insurance scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package for health workers for a period of one year.
This insurance scheme convers loss of life due to COVID 19 and accidental death due to COVID related duty. A sum of Rs. 50 lakh would be paid to the claimant of insured person.
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38.AIIPOIP Grant Programme has been launched by Australia in partnership with which country?
[A] India
[B] Jamaica
[C] Bolivia
[D] Nicaragua
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Correct Answer: A [India]
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The High Commissioner of Australia to India has launched the Australia-India Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative Partnership (AIIPOIP) grant program.
This AUD 1.4 million (INR 8.12 crore) grant program aims to support a free, open Indo-Pacific region The programme would encourage exchange of expertise and resources between Australian and Indian stakeholders that complements regional mechanisms such as ASEAN, the Indian Ocean Rim Association, Pacific Islands Forum etc.
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39.As per the recent report released by the S&P Global Ratings in April 2021, what is the growth forecast of India in 2021?
[A] 6 per cent
[B] 8 per cent
[C] 11 per cent
[D] 14 per cent
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Correct Answer: C [11 per cent]
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The S&P Global Ratings in its report on Asia-Pacific Financial Institutions, highlighted that the Indian economy is projected to grow at 11 per cent in the current fiscal year.
The agency also revealed that some more targeted lockdowns will likely be needed and the impact of broader lockdowns on the economy could be substantial. As per official estimates, the Indian economy contracted 8 per cent in 2020-21 fiscal.
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40.Which country has passed the “No Ban Act / Bill”?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] USA
[D] Saudi Arabia
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Correct Answer: C [USA]
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The House of Representatives of the United States of America (USA) has recently passed the “No Ban Act”.
This bill aims to limit the ability of any United States president to impose a travel ban on the basis of religion. This move has been welcomed by many activists across the globe. Earlier, the US administration headed by President Donald Trump imposed “Muslim Ban” that barred travel to the US from several Muslim-majority countries.
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