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 Q .
The Inclusive Internet Index 2021 is released annually by Facebook in collaboration with which organization?
A)
Transparency International (TI)
B)
Economist Intelligence Unit(EIU)
C)
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
D)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Economist Intelligence Unit(EIU)

Note : The Economist Intelligence Unit(EIU), in partnership with Facebook, has released the Inclusive Internet Index 2021, which measure the extent to which internet is available and affordable by region.

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Published On : April 17, 2021
 Q .
Vaccines produced by Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca use which virus as the basis for Covid-19 vaccines?
A)
Pox Virus
B)
Adeno Virus
C)
Papova Virus
D)
Herpes Virus

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Adeno Virus

Note :

Adenoviruses are a family of viruses that can cause a wide variety of illnesses in humans, including the common cold, gastrointestinal infections and pink eye. There are 88 types of adenovirus that would infect humans, and these are grouped into seven different species, A-G.
Recently, in several COVID-19 vaccines, including those produced by Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca, these viruses are the basis for several COVID-19 vaccines.

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Published On : April 17, 2021
 Q .
Which technology company has entered the Renewable energy project in India?
A)
Facebook
B)
Microsoft
C)
Samsung
D)
Amazon

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Facebook

Note :

Technology and Social media giant Facebook has signed a deal to buy renewable energy in India. This is the first such deal of Facebook in the country.
Facebook and CleanMax are working together for supplying renewable power into India’s electrical grid. The 32-megawatt wind power project is located in the state of Karnataka.

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Published On : April 17, 2021
 Q .
What is the name of the tax non-resident e-commerce operators / service providers?
A)
GST
B)
Tobbin Tax
C)
Equalisation Levy
D)
Corporation Tax

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Equalisation Levy

Note :

Equalisation Levy also called the Google Tax is the taxation on non-resident e-commerce operators / service providers.
The collection of Equalisation Levy in India stood at Rs.2057 crore for FY 2020-21 and has doubled in comparison to the previous years. The increase in equalisation levy comes at the backdrop of US proposing retaliatory tariffs of up to 25 per cent on Indian goods like shrimps, basmati rice.

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Published On : April 16, 2021
 Q .
The European Commission has planned to raise what amount annually until 2026, to make its economy green and digital?
A)
USD 50 million
B)
Rs.1000 crore
C)
USD 1000 million
D)
150 billion euros

Correct Answer : Option (D) - 150 billion euros

Note :

The European Commission has proposed to make borrowings amounting 150 billion euros till the year 2026.
The proceeds of the borrowing will be used to make its economy greener and more digitalized. The funds are proposed to be raised through auctions and syndication through a primary deal network.

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Published On : April 16, 2021
 Q .
Over 4200 tonnes of salmon have been killed by a killer algae in which county?
A)
UK
B)
Chile
C)
USA
D)
Canada

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Chile

Note :

In the South American country of Chile, has witnessed the spread of a killer algae which has claimed the lives of more than 4,200 tonnes of salmon. The algal bloom has led to decreased water availability in waters that led to suffocating the salmon.
This is considered to be the latest mass mortality event recorded in Chile, which is the world’s second largest producer of salmon.

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Published On : April 16, 2021
 Q .
Who has been appointed as the new Director-General of the policy think tank "National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER)"?
A)
Ravi Sinha
B)
Harish Dubey
C)
Poonam Gupta
D)
Radhey Shyam

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Poonam Gupta

Note : World bank economist Poonam Gupta has been appointed as the new Director General of the policy think tank "National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER)".

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Published On : April 16, 2021
 Q .
Who has inaugurated the First bi-annual Indian Air Force, IAF Commanders' Conference 2021?
A)
Rajnath Singh
B)
S Jaishankar
C)
Narendra Modi
D)
Ram Nath Kovind

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Rajnath Singh

Note : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has inaugurated the First bi-annual Indian Air Force, IAF Commanders' Conference 2021 at Air Headquarters.

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Published On : April 16, 2021
 Q .
Who has won the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal for the 2020-21 season at the New Zealand Cricket Awards?
A)
Kane Williamson
B)
Chris Cairns
C)
Ross Taylor
D)
Glenn Turner

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Kane Williamson

Note : New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson was awarded with the prestigious Sir Richard Hadlee Medal for the fourth time in last six years at the New Zealand Cricket Awards on April 13, 2021. Apart from this, he was also adjudged 'International Test Player of the Year' for 2020-21 season.

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Published On : April 16, 2021
 Q .
Which Municipal Corporation (GMC)has issued India's first Green Municipal bond?
A)
Delhi Municipal Corporation
B)
Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation
C)
Bangalore Municipal Corporation
D)
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation

Note : The Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (GMC)has issued India's first Green Municipal bond. The green bond was listed on the BSE bond platform on April 08, 2021. It opened for a subscription on March 31, 2021.

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Published On : April 16, 2021
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