21. As per the Ministry of External Affairs announcement, India can now conduct trade using the Indian Rupee (INR) as a mode of settlement, in addition to other currencies with which of the country?
1. Australia
2. Indonesia
3. Malaysia
4. Japan
5. Sweden
Option “3” is correct. The Ministry of External Affairs declared that trade between India and Malaysia can now be conducted using the Indian Rupee (INR) as a mode of settlement, in addition to other currencies. This announcement follows the launch of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023 by the Ministry of Commerce the day before, which reaffirmed the government’s determination to establish the rupee as a global currency.
22. World Autism Awareness Day 2023’s topic this year is “Contribution of Autistic Individuals at Home, at Work, in the Arts, and Policymaking.” On which day World Autism Awareness Day is observed?
1. April 5
2. April 3
3. April 2
4. April 4
5. April 1
Option “3” is correct. Autism Speaks, an organization that advocates for individuals with autism, observes World Autism Month every April, starting with World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd. This year marks the 16th anniversary of the day, which is recognized by the United Nations and aims to promote awareness and advocacy for the rights of people with autism. Autism is a condition that usually begins during childhood and can continue into adulthood.
23. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs informed the Rajya Sabha that under the PM SVANidhi scheme, 42.7 lakh loans worth ₹5,152.37 crores have been disbursed to street vendors. In which year PM SVANidhi scheme was launched?
1. 2016
2. 2018
3. 2019
4. 2021
5. 2020
Option “5” is correct. To assist street vendors in overcoming the economic difficulties caused by the pandemic, the government launched the PM SVANidhi micro-credit scheme in 2020. This initiative provides collateral-free loans of ₹10,000, with a 7% interest subsidy, and subsequent loans of ₹20,000 and ₹50,000.
24. Who has unveiled the statues of Lord Basaveshwara ji and Nadaprabhu Kempegowda ji at the State Assembly premises in Bengaluru, Karnataka?
1. Basavraj Bommai
2. Nitin Gadkari
3. Birender Singh
4. Amit Shah
5. None of the above
Option “4” is correct. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah unveiled the statues of Lord Basaveshwara ji and Nadaprabhu Kempegowda ji at the State Assembly premises in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
25. Who is the author of a new book in Hindi titled Gandhi: Siyasat aur Sampradaiykta (‘ Gandhi: Politics and Communalism’)?
1. Ritesh Sukhaiya
2. Piyush Babele
3. Mahendra Prakash
4. Govardhan Nath
5. None of the above
Option “2” is correct. A new book in Hindi titled Gandhi: Siyasat aur Sampradaiykta (‘ Gandhi: Politics and Communalism’) was written by journalist-turned-author Piyush Babele, who currently heads the Madhya Pradesh Congress’ media department.
26. The 2023 global theme for the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace is “Scoring for People and the Planet.” On which day International Day of Sports for Development and Peace is observed?
1. 3 April
2. 6 April
3. 5 April
4. 7 April
5. 4 April
Option “2” is correct. On April 6, the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) is celebrated to acknowledge the significance of sports and physical activity in our personal lives and communities worldwide. Sports play a crucial role in our society by keeping us physically active, promoting competition, and improving our overall fitness.
27. Who won the 2023 TIME100 Reader Poll after beating the likes of royal-couple Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Argentinian player Lionel Messi, and Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg?
Option “5” is correct. Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who is basking in the glory of the success of the blockbuster ‘Pathaan’, has proved he is the ultimate king. It is the readers of the magazine who voted for the world-renowned personalities they believe deserve a spot on TIME’s annual list of the most influential people.
28. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has appointed his brother, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as the Vice President of the country. In which country has Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan been appointed Vice President?
Option “2” is correct. The UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has appointed his brother, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as the Vice President of the country. Additionally, Sheikh Mohamed, who is also the Ruler of Abu Dhabi, has designated Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed and Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed as the Deputy Rulers of Abu Dhabi.
29. The government has introduced a new program called the “New India Literacy Programme” (NILP), which is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme that will be implemented for five years from FY 2022-23 to 2026-27. The program will cover which age group of non-literates?
1. 5 Years to 15 Years
2. 10 Years to 50 Years
3. 8 Years and above
4. 15 years and above
5. 5 Years to 20 Years
Option “4” is correct. The primary objective of the program is to provide literacy to 5.00 crore individuals in the age group of 15 years and above who are currently unable to read or write. The scheme has a financial outlay of Rs. 1037.90 crores, with the Central government contributing Rs. 700.00 crore and the State governments contributing Rs. 337.90 crores.
30. India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) launched its WhatsApp Banking Services to allow customers to conveniently access banking services on their mobile phones. Where is headquarter of IPPB?
