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Current Affairs Q&A PDF – 10 April 2021

NATIONAL AFFAIRS

1. In April 2021, India’s Permanent Secretary to the United Nations, ____________ announced India’s
contribution of an additional __________ to the UN Trust Fund for Counter-Terrorism.
1) Syed Akbaruddin, USD 500,000
2) T.S. Tirumurti, USD 25,00,000
3) Syed Akbaruddin, USD 25,00,000
4) T.S. Tirumurti, USD 10,00,000
5) T.S. Tirumurti, USD 500,000
Answer- 5) T.S. Tirumurti, USD 500,000
Explanation:
T.S. Tirumurti, India’s Permanent Secretary to the United Nations (UN) stated that India has contributed an
additional USD 500, 000 to the United Nations Trust Fund for Counter-Terrorism. With this, India’s total
contribution to the UN Counter-Terrorism fund stands at around USD 1.05 Million.
About United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT):
Under-Secretary-General – Vladimir Voronkov
Headquarters – New York, USA

2. Education Minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank launched “SARTHAQ” that sets implementation
plan of National Education Policy (NEP) – 2020 for the next 10 years. What does ‘SARTHAQ’ stands
for?
1) Scholarship and Training with Harmonic Advanced Quality Education
2) Students Training through Holistically Advanced Quality Education
3) Scientific Training with Harmonically Attached Quality Education
4) Students and Teachers Holistic Advancement through Quality Education
5) Scientific Training for Holistically Attached Quality Education
Answer- 4) Students and Teachers Holistic Advancement through Quality Education
Explanation:
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank launched an Implementation Plan for School
Education called ‘Students’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement through Quality Education (SARTHAQ)’.
· It is the Plan of Action set to achieve the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) and outlines
implementation plans for the next 10 years.

3. As of March 2021, loans worth of Rs. 14.96 lakh crores were sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri
Mudra Yojana (PMMY).
Which of the following statements related to PMMY is true?
A) PMMY scheme was launched by PM Modi in 2016
B) Micro Units Development & Refinance Agency Ltd (MUDRA) was launched as a fully owned
subsidiary of SIDBI
C) Collateral free loans upto Rs. 1 Crore can be availed by Women Entrepreneurs
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B
4) Only B & C

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5) Only A & C
Answer- 3) Only B
Explanation:
The Ministry of Finance has stated that Banks & other Financial Institutions have sanctioned 28.68 Crore
beneficiaries worth INR 14.96 Lakh Crore (as of March 2021) under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY),
since its launch in 2015.
i.MUDRA – Micro Units Development & Refinance Agency Ltd, a financial institution was launched in April,
2015 as a 100% owned company under Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).
ii.Collateral free loans of upto INR 10 Lakh are extended by Member Lending Institutions (MLIs) through
Scheduled Commercial Banks, Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), Small Finance Banks (SFBs), NBFCs & MFIs to
MSMEs.

4. __________ announced all Thermal Power Plants within the 10 km radius of cities with a million plus
population to install emission control equipment by ___________.
1) Ministry of Power, December 31, 2025
2) Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, December 31, 2025
3) Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, December 31, 2022
4) Ministry of Coal, December 31, 2025
5) Ministry of Power, December 31, 2022
Answer- 3) Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, December 31, 2022
Explanation:
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change extends the compliance timeline of Thermal
Power plants with reduced penalties for non-compliance.
Thermal Power Plants are categorized under 3 groups: Category A, B & C
· Category A – Within the 10 km radius of cities with a million plus population
· All Category A power plants should install emission control equipment by December 31, 2022.

5. Which country’s students will be benefited through India’s Muktijoddha Scholarship scheme?
1) Afghanistan
2) African Countries
3) Bangladesh
4) Middle-Eastern Countries
5) Nepal
Answer- 3) Bangladesh
Explanation:
The Government of India announced scholarships to 2000 Bangladeshi students, the direct descendants of
Muktijoddha or Liberation War-fighters of Bangladesh under the new Muktijoddha Scholarship scheme.
· Muktijoddha scholarship scheme was launched in 2006.
· In March 2021, PM Modi announced the “Swarna Jayanti” scholarship, a research fellowship for youths
of Bangladesh for research in Science & Technology.

6. Which organisation recently signed an MoU (in Mar’21) with the Agriculture Skill Council of India
(ASCI) to provide skill training in the agriculture sector?
1) National Collateral Management Limited
2) National Skill Development Corporation
3) National Small Industries Corporation

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4) National Institute of Agricultural Marketing
5) Food Corporation of India
Answer- 1) National Collateral Management Limited
Explanation:
On 31st March 2021, the National Collateral Management Limited (NCML) signed a Memorandum of
Understanding(MoU) with the Agriculture Skill Council of India (ASCI) to provide skill training in the
agriculture sector.

7. Which Institution topped among Indian Higher Educational Institutions in the Academic Ranking
of World Universities (ARWU) 2020 (Shanghai Ranking)?
1) IIT-Madras
2) IIT-Bombay
3) IISc-Bangalore
4) IIT-New Delhi
5) University of Delhi
Answer- 3) IISc-Bangalore
Explanation:
According to the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2020 (ARWU 2020 also known as Shanghai
Ranking) released by Shanghai Ranking Consultancy, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc Bangalore) was
ranked as the best Higher Education Institute in India, while Calcutta University was ranked as the best
University in India.

8. According to the Finance Ministry, which state is the top contributor to the Small Savings Schemes
with around 12-15% of India’s total contribution?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Gujarat
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) West Bengal
5) Telangana
Answer- 4) West Bengal
Explanation:
National Savings Institute under the Ministry of Finance, announced West Bengal as the largest contributor
to the Small Savings Schemes with Rs. 90,000 crore contribution during 2017-18.
· Over the years, West Bengal is the highest contributor to the schemes, with 12-15% of India’s total
contribution.

9. Which country’s Foreign Affairs Minister participated in its 3rd High Joint Commission meeting
with India in New Delhi in April 2021?
1) Kuwait
2) Qatar
3) Bahrain
4) Jordan
5) Lebanon
Answer- 3) Bahrain

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Explanation:
Abdullatif bin Rashid AlZayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain paid an official visit to
India from April 6-8, 2021.
· He along with External affairs minister, S. Jaishankar participated in the 3rd meeting of the India-
Bahrain High Joint Commission (HJC) in New Delhi.
· In December 2020, Bahrain became a member of International Solar Alliance (ISA).
· Bahrain holds the Presidency of GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) for 2021.
About Bahrain:
Prime Minister (Crown Prince) – Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
Capital – Manama
Currency – Bahraini Dinar

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

10. To which country India (in Apr’21) gifted the Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) called ‘PS Zoroaster’?
1) Mauritius
2) Bahrain
3) Madagascar
4) Seychelles
5) Comoros
Answer- 4) Seychelles
Explanation:
India-Seychelles High-Level Virtual Event was held on April 8, 2021. Indian PM Narendra Modi & Seychelles
President Wavel Ramkalawan participated in the event.
Both leaders jointly inaugurated:
· The new Magistrates’ Court building in Victoria, the Capital city of Seychelles, which was built under
USD 3.5 Million assistance from India.
· 1 MW ground-mounted Solar Power Plant built with Indian grant assistance in Romainville Island of
Seychelles.
· 10 Indian High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) in Seychelles.
India gifted, Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) called ‘PS Zoroaster’ to Seychelles.

BANKING AND FINANCE

11. Which bank recently (in Apr’21) approved USD 484 Mn Loan for the road transport connectivity
project along Chennai-Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor(CKIC) in Tamil Nadu?
1) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
2) New Development Bank
3) World Bank
4) International Monetary Fund
5) Asian Development Bank
Answer- 5) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
On 8th April 2021, The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a USD 484 Million Loan to improve
transport connectivity and road maintenance in Chennai-Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor(CKIC) in Tamil
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· CKIC is a part of the East Coast Economic Corridor of India which stretches from West Bengal to Tamil
Nadu.

12. RBI, in its 1st bi-monthly monetary policy statement for FY22, set the Marginal Standing Facility
(MSF) Rate to _______, and Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) to __________.
1) 4.00%, 3.50%
2) 3.75%, 4.00%
3) 3.50%, 4.25%
4) 4.25%, 3.50%
5) 3.35%, 4.25%
Answer- 4) 4.25%, 3.50%
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) 6-members Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) released its first bi-
monthly monetary policy statement for FY22 (April 2021 – March 2022).
Category Rate
Repo Rate 4.00%
Reverse Repo Rate 3.35%
Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate 4.25%
Bank Rate 4.25%
Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) 3.50%
Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) 18.00%

13. In the 1st bi-monthly policy for FY-22, RBI has extended the Special Liquid Facility(SLF) of Rs
50,000 crores to financial institutions, of which Rs. 25,000 crores are allocated to ____________.
1) NABARD
2) SIDBI
3) MUDRA Bank
4) National Housing Bank
5) IDBI Bank
Answer- 1) NABARD
Explanation:
In the 1st Bi-monthly policy, RBI has extended the Special Liquid Facility(SLF) of Rs 50,000 crore for FY22
to All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs).
· Rs 25,000 crore to NABARD to support agriculture and allied activities, the rural non-farm sector & Non-
Banking Financial Companies (NBFC).
· Rs 10,000 crore to National Housing Bank (NHB) to support the housing sector.
· Rs 15,000 crore to SIDBI to meet the funding requirements of micro, small and medium enterprises
(MSMEs).

14. To promote mobile payment in India, the Monitory Policy Committee has increased the balance
limit of Mobile Wallets to ___________ & enabled cash withdrawal from ATMs using Mobile Wallets.
1) Rs. 1 lakhs
2) Rs. 50,000
3) Rs. 2 lakhs
4) Rs. 2.5 lakhs

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5) Rs. 1.5 lakhs
Answer- 3) Rs. 2 lakhs
Explanation:
The 1st Monitory Policy Committee of FY-22 has proposed to increase the limit of outstanding balance in
such PPIs (Mobile Wallets) from the current level of ₹1 lakh to ₹2 lakhs.
After this, Mobile wallets like Paytm, Mobikwik can be used to withdraw cash from ATMs. Earlier, banking
PPIs like the Yono app from SBI had this facility.

15. Which bank recently partnered with U GRO Capital to launch “GRO Smart Business” credit card
for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)?
1) CSB Bank
2) SBM Bank India
3) DCB Bank
4) IDFC FIRST Bank
5) RBL Bank
Answer- 2) SBM Bank India
Explanation:
On 8th April, 2021, U GRO Capital in partnership with SBM Bank India launched “GRO Smart Business”
credit card for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
About U GRO Capital:
CEO – Abhijit Ghosh
Head quarter – Mumbai, Maharashtra

16. Which organisation recently (in Apr’21) imposed a fine of Rs. 25 crores on the promoters of
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)?
1) Supreme Court of India
2) Reserve Bank of India
3) Securities and Exchange Board of India
4) International Court of Arbitration
5) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Answer- 3) Securities and Exchange Board of India
Explanation:
On 7th April 2021, the Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) imposed a Rs.25 crores fine on the
promoters of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) (Mukesh Ambani, Anil Ambani, Nita Ambani, Tina Ambani)
for the violation of the takeover code regulations in 2000.

APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

17. Recently (in Apr’21), Reserve Bank of India’s Deputy Governor(DG) __________ retired, which led to
reshuffling of portfolios among the remaining DG’s.
1) Mahesh Kumar Jain
2) Sachin Chaturvedi
3) Michael Patra
4) B P Kanungo
5) Rajeshwar Rao
Answer- 4) B P Kanungo

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Explanation:
On 2nd April, 2021 Reserve Bank of India’s Deputy Governor, B P Kanungo retired after serving as Deputy
governor for 4 years. He was appointed as Deputy governor in April 2017.
· All his portfolios were reshuffled among the other 3 deputy governors – Mahesh Kumar Jain, Michael
Patra and Rajeshwar Rao.

ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

18. Which organisation recently (in Apr’21) acquired 9.90% stake in Kerala Infrastructure Fund
Management Ltd (KIFML)?
1) Reliance Industries Ltd
2) HDFC Ltd
3) Life Insurance Corporation of India
4) State Bank of India
5) Tata Group
Answer- 2) HDFC Ltd
Explanation:
On 6th April 2021, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) Limited acquired 9.9% stake in the
Kerala based Asset Management company, Kerala Infrastructure Fund Management Ltd (KIFML).
About HDFC Ltd:
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Chairman – Deepak Parekh
Vice Chairman & CEO – Keki Mistry

SPORTS

19. Who is the 1st Indian Women Sailor to qualify for an Olympics Sailing event?
1) Nethra Kumanan
2) Bhavani Devi
3) Lovlina Borgohain
4) Chinki Yadav
5) Elavenil Valarivan
Answer- 1) Nethra Kumanan
Explanation:
Nethra Kumanan became the 1st Indian woman sailor to qualify for the Olympics under the laser radial
category.
· Along with her, 3 others were qualified in Sailing related events in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics – Vishnu
Saravanan (Laser Standard) and the pair of Ganapathy Chengappa and Varun Thakkar (49er Class).

BOOKS AND AUTHORS

20. The book “Akhtari: The Life and Music of Begum Akhtar” on the life of one of India’s greatest
singers, Begum Akhtar is set to be released. Begum Akhtar’s songs belong to which genre?
1) Indian Folk Music
2) Carnatic Music
3) Hindustani Classical Music

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4) Punjabi Music
5) All the Above
Answer- 3) Hindustani Classical Music
Explanation:
“Akhtari: The Life and Music of Begum Akhtar” a new book to remember about the life and singing
experience of great Indian Singer Begum Akhtar or Akhtari Bai Faizabadi. It was edited by Yatindra Mishra.
· She is one of the greatest singers of Ghazal, Dadra, and Thumri genres of Hindustani classical music.

IMPORTANT DAYS

21. When is the World Table Tennis Day (WTTD) annually celebrated?
1) 5th April
2) 8th April
3) 7th April
4) 6th April
5) 9th April
Answer- 4) 6th April
Explanation:
World Table Tennis Day (WTTD) is annually observed across the globe on 6th April to promote table tennis
globally to be played in every part of the world.
About International Table Tennis Federation(ITTF):
Founded -1926
Headquarters– Lausanne, Switzerland

22. When is the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Valour Day annually observed?
1) 5th April
2) 8th April
3) 7th April
4) 6th April
5) 9th April
Answer- 5) 9th April
Explanation:
The Central Reserve Police Force(CRPF) Valour Day is annually observed across India on 9th April to
honour the valour of the Martyrs and the brave hearts of the 2 CRPF companies who fought against
Pakistan at Sardar Post, Gujarat in 1965.
· The day is also known as the Shaurya Diwas.
· Director General of CRPF – Kuldeep Singh

CA STATIC GK

23. Which city is nicknamed as “Cultural Capital of India”?

1) Varanasi
2) Kolkata
3) Jaipur
4) Amritsar
5) Ahmedabad

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Answer- 2) Kolkata
Explanation:
Kolkata city is nicknamed as “Cultural Capital of India”.

24. When was the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) established?

1) 1905
2) 1933
3) 1935
4) 1909
5) 1919
Answer- 4) 1909
Explanation:
About Indian Institute of Science (IISc):
Director – Govindan Rangarajan
Location – Bangalore, Karnataka
Established – 1909

25. Which of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) deal with “Quality Education”?
1) SDG-5
2) SDG-3
3) SDG-1
4) SDG-6
5) SDG-4
Answer- 5) SDG-4
Explanation:
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 deals with “Quality Education”.

26. When was the Rwandan Genocide occurred?

1) 2001
2) 1999
3) 1994
4) 1989
5) 1976
Answer- 3) 1994
Explanation:
The Rwandan genocide occurred between 7 April and 15 July 1994 during the Rwandan Civil War. During
this period of around 100 days, members of the Tutsi minority ethnic group were mass massacred.

27. When was HDFC ltd founded?

1) 1985
2) 1955
3) 1969
4) 1995
5) 1977
Answer- 5) 1977

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Explanation:
Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) Limited is an Indian financial services company
founded in 1977.

28. Which is the 2019 Lok Sabha constituency of Education Minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’?
1) Haridwar, Uttarakhand
2) Akola, Maharashtra
3) Asansol, West Bengal
4) Amravati, Maharashtra
5) Tamluk, West Bengal
Answer- 1) Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ – 2019 Lok Sabha Constituency – Haridwar, Uttarakhand.

29. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship scheme of Which Ministry?
1) Ministry of Women and Child Development
2) Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
3) Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries
4) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
5) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Answer- 2) Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
Explanation:
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development
& Entrepreneurship (MSDE) implemented by National Skill Development Corporation. The objective of the
Scheme is to enable a large number of Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training.

30. Through which of the Monetary Policy Instrument, RBI lends overnight loans to scheduled
banks, against government securities?
1) Repo Rate
2) Bank Rate
3) Marginal Standing Facility Rate
4) Reverse Repo Rate
5) Statutory Liquidity Ratio
Answer- 3) Marginal Standing Facility Rate
Explanation:
The MSF or Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate is the rate at which RBI lends funds overnight to
scheduled banks, against government securities.

31. Match the given International Banks with their headquarters:

i. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank a. Beijing, China
ii. New Development Bank b. Washington, D.C., U.S
iii. Asian Development Bank c. Manila, Philippines
iv. International Monetary Fund d. Shanghai, China
1) i-a, ii-b, iii-d, iv-c
2) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
3) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d

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4) i-a, ii-c, iii-b, iv-d
5) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
Answer- 2) i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-b
Explanation:
International Banks Headquarters
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Beijing, China
New Development Bank Shanghai, China
Asian Development Bank Manila, Philippines
International Monetary Fund Washington, D.C., U.S

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