201. To combat the falling value of the Zimbabwean currency, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has announced plans to introduce a gold-backed digital currency. Which is the currency of Zimbabwe?
1. Zimbabwe Lek
2. Euro
3. Dinar
4. Zimbabwean Dollar
5. None of the above
Option “4” is correct The Zimbabwean dollar is the currency of Zimbabwe. The digital gold tokens will be a form of electronic money, backed by gold held at the RBZ. This will enable holders of small amounts of Zimbabwean dollars to exchange their money for tokens and protect themselves against exchange rate fluctuations.
202. International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day is observed on which of the day in memory and honour of those who lost their lives?
1. April 24
2. April 26
3. April 29
4. April 30
5. April 27
Option “2” is correct International Chornobyl Disaster Remembrance Day is observed on April 26, annually, in memory and honor of those who lost their lives. It is a day that will eternally be associated with the tragic day that the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, formally known as the Vladimir Lenin Nuclear Power Plant, experienced a systems test malfunction.
203. Who has become the new Chairman of Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB), taking over the position from his predecessor?
1. Shreekant M Bhandiwad
2. Sansuddi Galli
3. Sanjeev Chaurasia
4. Mahesh Sajjanar
5. Renukadevi Mahadevan
Option “1” is correct Shreekant M Bhandiwad has become the new Chairman of Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB), taking over the position of his predecessor. Prior to his appointment, Bhandiwad served as the head of the Patna circle of Canara Bank and also gained experience working in the CMD’s Secretariat at the bank’s head office.
204. In honor of Sachin Tendulkar’s 50th birthday, the West Stand at the renowned Sharjah cricket stadium has been renamed as the ‘Sachin Tendulkar Stand.’ In which country Sharjah cricket stadium is located?
1. South Africa
2. Saudi Arabia
3. UAE
4. Kuwait
5. Bangladesh
Option “3” is correct Sharjah Cricket Stadium is located in UAE. A special ceremony was held on Monday to commemorate the occasion, which coincided not only with the batting icon’s birthday but also with the 25th anniversary of his remarkable performance of scoring back-to-back centuries against Australia in 1998, known as the ‘Desert Storm,’ in front of a packed stadium.
205. World Intellectual Property Day is marked on which of the following day with the objective of raising awareness about the impact that patents, copyrights, trademarks, and designs have on our daily lives?
1. 27 April
2. 28 April
3. 26 April
4. 29 April
5. 30 April
Option “3” is correct World Intellectual Property Day is marked on April 26th with the objective of raising awareness about the impact that patents, copyrights, trademarks, and designs have on our daily lives. The purpose of intellectual property (IP) rights is to encourage innovation and creativity worldwide, with a particular focus on the younger generation’s potential to create sustainable solutions for the IP refers to intangible assets generated by the mind, including inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, names, and images used in commerce.
206. Which of the state-owned company was in focus as the Indian Government upgraded its status to a ‘Navratna’ Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) from a ‘Miniratna’ category?
1. Engineers India Limited
2. Indian Oil Corporation
3. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
4. Rail Vikas Nigam Limited
5. None of the above
Option “4” is correct The state-owned railway company Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) was in focus as the Indian Government upgraded its status to a ‘Navratna’ Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) from a ‘Miniratna’ category. RVNL is a mid-cap company under the Ministry of Railways, with an annual turnover of Rs 19,381 crore and a net profit of Rs 1,087 crore for the year 2021-22. This makes it the 13th Navratna company among the CPSEs in India.
207. The upcoming Quad Summit is set to mark a significant milestone in the growing cooperation between the four democracies of the Indo-Pacific region. Where the next Quad summit will be held?
1. Melbourne, Australia
2. Tokyo, Japan
3. Sydney, Australia
4. New York, USA
5. Mumbai, India
Option “3” is correct The upcoming Quad Summit in Sydney is set to mark a significant milestone in the growing cooperation between the four democracies of the Indo-Pacific region. The Quad, comprising the United States, Japan, India, and Australia, has been seeking to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific, with a focus on maritime security, infrastructure development, and economic integration.
208. International Girls in ICT Day is an annual event celebrated on the _____________of April to encourage and empower girls and young women to explore and pursue careers in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
1. Second Tuesday
2. Fourth Thursday
3. First Monday
4. Last Sunday
5. Third Saturday
Option “2” is correct International Girls in ICT Day is an annual event celebrated on the fourth Thursday of April to encourage and empower girls and young women to explore and pursue careers in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This day helps to promote gender equality and diversity in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). It raises awareness about the gender gap in the tech industry and inspires women to consider careers in ICT.
209. Narendra Modi inaugurated and addressed the One Earth One Health – Advantage Healthcare India – 2023 conference at which place in India?
1. New Delhi
2. Chennai
3. Ahmedabad
4. Bangalore
5. Ranchi
Option “1” is correct Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and addressed the One Earth One Health – Advantage Healthcare India – 2023 conference at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi via video conferencing. The conference was attended by health ministers from across the world, as well as delegates from West Asia, SAARC, ASEAN, and African regions.
210. In a recent report, the number of people enrolled in the Atal Pension Yojana has surpassed 5.20 crore as of March 31, 2023. In which Year Atal Pension Yojana was launched?
1. 2018
2. 2005
3. 2017
4. 2015
5. 2002
Option “4” is correct Atal Pension Yojana was launched in 2015 by Narendra Modi. In the fiscal year 2022-23, over 1.19 crore new subscribers joined the scheme, a growth of more than 20% compared to 99 lakh in the previous financial year. The scheme has accumulated assets under management of more than Rs. 27,200 crores and has yielded an investment return of 8.69% since its inception.
