When World Sanskrit Day is observed? A. Kartik Poornima B. Sawan Poornima C. Shravan Poornima D. Vat Purnima Explanation: World Sanskrit Day is observed on Sawan Poornima in the Hindu calendar every year. The day also marks the holy festival of Raksha Bandhan. Being the first ...

Who recently launched National Monetisation Pipeline? A. Narendra Modi B. Nirmala Sitharaman C. Amit Shah D. Rajnath Singh Explanation: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has launched the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) in New Delhi. It comprises a four-year pipeline of the ...

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the ZyCoV-D? A. Zydus Cadila has recently received approval for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for ZyCoV-D. B. It is the world’s first and India’s indigenously developed DNA ...

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Piperine? A. It enhances curcumin absorption in the body. B. It gives turmeric its multivariate healing and protective power. C. A & B D. None of these Explanation: The actual turmeric slices or turmeric ...

A team of marine biologists from the Central University of Punjab have discovered a new species of marine green algae from A. Western Ghats B. Eastern Himalayas C. Andaman and Nicobar Islands D. None of these Explanation: Marine biologists from the Central University of Punjab ...

Which of the following set to start human trials of experimental mRNA HIV vaccine? A. Panacea Biotec B. Moderna C. Wockhardt D. Novozymes Explanation: Moderna has indicated that it may begin human trials for a vaccine for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) in September, employing ...

Who recently launched new peer-to-peer lending feature? A. DRDO B. CRED C. TRIFED D. NITI Aayog Explanation: Fintech platform CRED recently announced the launch of a new peer-to-peer lending feature called CRED Mint. In P2P lending, users sitting on idle money provide loans to ...

Panjshir Valley, recently seen in news, is located in A. Iraq B. Iran C. Qatar D. Afghanistan Explanation: The Panjshir Valley is Afghanistan's last remaining holdout where anti-Taliban forces seem to be working on forming a guerrilla movement to take on the Islamic ...

Who was Kalyan Singh, recently seen in news? A. Former Odisha chief minister B. Former Punjab chief minister C. Former UP chief minister D. Former Gujarat chief minister Explanation: Senior BJP leader and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh passed away recently. He ...

Which of the following notified as Central Drugs Laboratory for testing and batch release of vaccines? A. Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur B. Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi C. Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Noida D. National Institute of Animal Biotechnology, ...

Exercise Konkan-2021 was held between HMS Westminster and which of the following Indian ship? A. INS Tabar B. INS Rana C. INS Ranvir D. INS Ranvijay Explanation: Exercise Konkan-2021 was held between INS Tabar and HMS Westminster on 16th of this month in the English Channel. The ...

Who recently commissioned 25 MW floating solar PV project at Simhadri? A. Tata Power B. Adani Group C. NTPC D. JSW Energy Explanation: NTPC Ltd has commissioned the largest floating solar PV project of 25MW on the reservoir of its Simhadri thermal power station in Visakhapatnam. ...