When World Lion day is observed? A. 8 August B. 9 August C. 10 August D. 11 August Explanation: World Lion day is observed on August 10 each year to raise awareness about the conservation of lions. The lion is an endangered species on the IUCN Red List. In 2013, co-founders ...

The planet was irrevocably headed towards warming by which degrees Celsius over pre-industrial times in the next two decades? A. 0.5 B. 1.5 C. 2.5 D. 3.5 Explanation: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav reported that the IPCC report on climate change is a clarion call for ...

Which of the following is the second-largest Greek island in area and population? A. Crete B. Evia C. Santorini D. Icaria Explanation: Wildfires are continuing to rip through the Greek island of Evia with strong winds driving flames towards villages. More than 2,000 people have ...

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021? A. Parliament recently passed the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021. B. The Bill seeks to amend the constitutional list of Scheduled ...

The Javelin throw was added to the Ancient Olympic Games as part of the pentathlon in A. 508 BC B. 608 BC C. 708 BC D. 808 BC Explanation: India recently got its first Gold medal in Tokyo Olympics 2020 in the men's javelin throw event bagged by Neeraj Chopra got, also a first in ...

Babies that are born before how many weeks of gestation are known as preterm or premature babies? A. 30 weeks B. 37 weeks C. 40 weeks D. 43 weeks Explanation: An infant believed to be the tiniest in the world at birth has been released from Singapore’s National University ...

The North Atlantic Ocean circulation is officially known as A. Atlantic Circulation B. Atlantic Overturning Circulation C. Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation D. North Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation Explanation: A study published in Nature Climate Change ...

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Nathusius’ pipistrelle bat? A. Bats belonging to the Nathusius’ pipistrelle species typically weigh less than 10 grams. B. They are known to migrate from summer breeding grounds in northeastern Europe to warmer areas of ...

Seekho Aur Kamao scheme ensures which of the following percent of placement? A. 55% B. 65% C. 75% D. 85% Explanation: The Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi informed Rajya Sabha about the Seekho Aur Kamao scheme. Seekho Aur Kamao is a skill development ...

Who recently launched two new products- Khadi babywear and handmade paper ‘Use and Throw’ Slippers? A. DRDO B. IIT-Delhi C. KVIC D. None of these Explanation: Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has launched two new products- Khadi babywear and handmade paper ‘Use ...

Which country to host the Internet Governance Forum 2021? A. US B. India C. Japan D. Russia Explanation: India to host the first Internet Governance Forum in the country. The Forum will act as the platform for various stakeholders to discuss public policy issues related to the ...

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Seventh Amendment) Bill, 2021? A. The Lok Sabha has unanimously passed the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Seventh Amendment) Bill, 2021. B. The bill was passed with more than ...