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8 March 2021
1.) Recently which company has tied up with the Government e-Market portal for selling its
products online ?
हाल ही में किस िं पनी ने अपने उत्पादों िो ऑनलाइन बेचने िे ललए सरिारी ई-मािे ट पोटटल िे साथ िरार
किया है?
a) IMPCL
b) Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
c) Aurobindo Pharma Limited
d) None of these
Answer : IMPCL
Explanation : Indian Medicines Pharmaceutical Corporation Limited (IMPCL), the public sector
manufacturing unit of the Ministry of AYUSH has received a shot in the arm in the matter of
potential sales volumes, thanks to the recent tie up with the Government e-Market (GeM)
portal for selling its products online. The deal between IMPCL and GeM was finalised on
03.03.2021, when GeM created 31 categories covering 311 medicines, which are live in the
marketplace and IMPCL can now upload these medicines on GeM Portal.
IMPCL, the Rs. 100 crore turnover PSU of the Ministry of AYUSH is one of the most trusted
manufacturers of Ayush medicines in the country, and is known for the authenticity of its
formulations. IMPCL is the only CPSE under Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India and its
prices are vetted and finalised by the Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) for their
Ayurvedic & Unani Medicines. With this decision of GeM, the Ayurvedic and Unani medicines
of IMPCL will figure on the GeM portal to hundreds of government sector buyers, at prices
finalised by Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure. This will facilitate quick
procurement of these medicines by Central/State Government institutions for their healthcare
programmes. Thus, this tie-up between GeM & IMPCL also helps to streamline the
procurement and distribution of Ayurvedic and Unani medicines by State Units. The thousands
of patients and other clients who visit Government Ayush hospitals every day stand to gain
because of this increased availability of such medicines even in far-flung Ayush Hospitals and
Clinics.
It is a Government of India Enterprise located in the valley of Uttarakhand Hills in the Corridor
of National Jim Corbett Park.
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Unani Medicines.
Established : 12 July 1978
Control : Department of Ayush
Ministry : Health and Family Welfare
2.) Recently which country’s private news channel has appointed first transgender news
presenter ?
हाल ही में किस देश िे लनजी समाचार चैनल ने पहला ट्ांसजेंडर समाचार प्रस्तुतिताट लनयुक्त किया है?
a) Bangladesh/ बांग्लादेश
b) Russia/ रूस
c) USA/ यूएसए
d) None of these/ इनमें से िोई नहीं
Answer : Bangladesh/ बांग्लादेश
Explanation : A private news channel has appointed Bangladesh’s first transgender news
presenter. Tashnuva Anan Shishir will start presenting news for Boishakhi TV from the
International Women’s Day on March 8. This was announced on Friday by the TV news
channel.
The Boishakhi TV authorities told media that the appointment of the transgender
newscaster was done on the occasion of 50 years of liberation of Bangladesh as it was
the most neglected population of the country.
The TV channel has appointed another transgender Nusrat Mau as one of the main
characters for the regular drama section of the TV channel's entertainment wing.
Tashnuva Anan is a model and actor who began her career in theatre group Natua in
2007. She has been actively associated with theatre in Bangladesh with appearances in
many popular productions.
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WEBSITE: www.snmiasacademy.comThe Bangladesh government has taken several steps to ensure the dignity and rights of
the transgender persons. They have been given the right to vote and stand in elections.
Government provides an allowance to a large number of transgenders in the country.
However, they suffer from social stigma and discrimination and remain one of the most
marginalised and violated groups in the country.
3.) Recently which Bank launched online platform named ‘YIELD’ to buy and sell bon ds ?
हाल ही में किस बैंि ने ? YIELD ’नाम से ऑनलाइन प्ले टफॉमट लॉन्च किया है, जो बॉन्ड डीएस खरीदने
और बेच ने िे ललए है ?
a) PNB
b) SBI
c) Axis Bank
d) HDFC Bank
Answer : Axis Bank
Explanation : Axis SecuritiesAxis Securities on Wednesday announced the launch of 'YIELD' - an
online platform to buy and sell bonds as well as debentures in the secondary market. "YIELD is
the first-of-its-kind initiative that allows retail investors direct access to the debt instruments,"
the brokerage house said in a statement. This new tool will remove the hassle of filling up
physical forms or the need for separate KYC with the bond institutions, it added . To facilitate
transactions only in secure options, it aggregates only 'AAA' to 'A' rated quality debt
instruments available for investment in the secondary market
"With YIELD, we intend to provide a seamless online platform that gives retail investors access
to bonds available earlier only to the large corporations, family offices, or HNIs," B Gopkumar,
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Axis Securities said
4.) Recently who has inaugurated new research building named ‘Desikan Bhawan’ equipped
with a new COVID-19 diagnostic facility at ICMR-NJIL&OMD,Agra ?
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WEBSITE: www.snmiasacademy.comहाल ही में, किसने ICMR-NJIL और OMD, आगरा में एि नई COVID-19 नैदालनि सुलिधा से सुसलित देलसिन
भिन ’नामि नए अनुसंधान भिन िा उद्घाटन किया है?
a) Narendra Modi/ नरें द्र मोदी
b) Amit Shah/ अलमत शाह
c) Harsh Vardhan/ हर्ट िधटन
d) Smriti Irani/ स्मृलत ईरानी
Answer : Harsh Vardhan/ हर्ट िधटन
Explanation : Honourable Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, Dr.
Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the new research building ‘Desikan Bhawan' equipped with new
COVID-19 diagnostic facility at ICMR-NJIL&OMD, Agra in the presence of Director General ICMR
& Secretary, Department of Health Research, Prof. Balram Bhargava.
The building is dedicated for research facilities like animal experimentation, COVID-19
diagnosis, whole genome sequencing of different Mycohacteriu: species and phytochemical
extraction from medicinal plants for anti-TB drug development. The capacity of COVID-19
Diagnostic Laboratory is around 1200 samples per day. This COVID diagnostic lab is loaded with
Biosafety level II (BSL I) cabinets, automated RNA extractors, and Real Time PCR machines with
which the diagnostic results ean be reported within a day.
The honourable minister highlighted and appreciated DG, ICMR for the work done during
COVID-19 pandemic which can help in preventing and managing emerging infectious diseases in
future, and also the efforts towards ICMR in tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment to achieve
the goal of end TB by 2025, the dream of our beloved Prime Minister.
5.) Recently First counter Terrorism dialogue held between India and which country ?
हाल ही में भारत और किस देश िे बीच आतंि िाद िा पहला मुिाबला हुआ?
a) Nigeria/ नाइजीररया
b) Russia/ रूस
c) Israel/ इज़राइल
d) Iran/ ईरान
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Explanation : The National Security Adviser of Nigeria Major General (Retd.) Babagana
Monguno visited New Delhi for the First Strategic and Counter-Terrorism Dialogue
between India and Nigeria at the level of NSA. Within the framework of the c lose and
strategic partnership between India and Nigeria, the National Security Advisors held in -
depth discussions on the threats and challenges faced by democratic societies from
terrorism, extremism, and radicalization. The two sides identified specific areas of
cooperation to enhance their fight against all forms of terrorism, reaffirming their firm
belief that there can be no justification for terrorism in any form or manifestation. They
also agreed to enhance their cooperation in the international aren a and maintain
regular contact in this area.
During the two day visit which ended today, the National Security Adviser to Nigeria also
called on the External Affairs Minister.
6.) Recently which state government has decided to set up its own Board of School
Education ?
हाल ही में किस राज्य सरिार ने अपना बोडट ऑफ स्िू ल एजु िे शन स्थालपत िरने िा लनर्टय ललया है ?
a) Delhi/ कदल्ली
b) Assam/ असम
c) Goa/ गोिा
d) None of these/ इनमें से िोई नहीं
Answer : Delhi/ कदल्ली
Explanation : Delhi government has decided to set up Delhi Board of School Education in
the national capital. Addressing media in New Delhi today, Chief Minister Arvind
Kejriwal said, the decision has been taken in the cabinet meeting today. He said,
constitution of Delhi Board of School Education will take the education system of Delhi
to new heights. He said, Delhi government has taken several steps in the last six years
which proves to be revolutionary
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WEBSITE: www.snmiasacademy.com7.) GOI has decided to make a National Committee of 259 members to commemorate 75
years of India’s Independence. This committee will be headed by whom ?
भारत िी आजादी िे 75 साल पूरे होने पर GOI ने 259 सदस्यों िी एि राष्ट्रीय सलमलत बनाने िा फै सला
किया है। इस सलमलत िी अध्यक्षता किसिे द्वारा िी जाएगी?
a) Narendra Modi/ नरें द्र मोदी
b) Piyush Goyal/ पीयूर् गोयल
c) Amit Shah/ अलमत शाह
c) Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank/ रमे श पोखररयाल लनशंि
Answer : Narendra Modi/ नरें द्र मोदी
Explanation : The National Committee set up to commemorate 75 years of India’s
Independence will hold its first meeting tomorrow to discuss modalities relat ing to
preparatory activities. The 259 member committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra
Modi will meet virtually. It will provide policy direction and guidelines for the
formulation of programs for the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Indian
Independence, at the national and international level.
The committee includes Union Ministers, Chief Ministers, Governors as well as leaders
of different political parties including BJP President J.P. Nadda and Congress Chief Sonia
Gandhi.
Former President Pratibha Patil, Chief Justice S.A. Bobde former Prime Ministers H.D.
Deve Gowda and Dr Manmohan Singh and Nobel Laureates Amartya Sen and Kailash
Satyarthi are also part of the committee.
The 75 years of India’s Independence falls on 15th August next year and celebrations are
proposed to be launched 75 weeks prior to this date on 12th March this year. 12th
March is the 91st anniversary of the historic Salt Satyagraha led by Mahatma Gandhi .
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WEBSITE: www.snmiasacademy.com8.) Which magazine's cover page recently found Indian women involved in the peasant
movement ?
किस पलििा िे ििर पेज पर हाल ही में भारतीय मलहलाएं किसान आंदोलन में शालमल हुईं ?
a) Outlook magazine
b) Time magazine
c) Forbes Magazine
d) None of these
Answer : Time magazine
Explanation : The women farmers, who have played a crucial part in leading the ongoing
protest against three contentious farm laws, feature on the international cover page of
American news magazine TIME for its March edition.
The article – ‘I Cannot Be Intimidated. I Cannot Be Bought.’ The Women Leading India’s
Farmers’ Protests – talks about about how women have been on the frontlines of the protest
against the three farm laws, while outlining that the Supreme Court had observed that they
should return home
9.) Recently Nikolai Snasarev was found dead in the room of NIS Patiala Hostel, which area was
he associated with ?
हाल ही में लनिोलाई स्नेसरे ि NIS परटयाला हॉस्टल िे िमरे में मृत पाए गए थे, िह किस क्षेि से जुडे थे?
a) Film world
b) Journalism
c) Social organization
d) Sports world
Answer : Sports world
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WEBSITE: www.snmiasacademy.comExplanation : India's middle and long distance coach Nikolai Snesarev of Belarus was on Friday
found dead in his hostel room at the National Institute of Sports, the Athletics Federation of
India said.
The dead body of the 72-year-old Snesarev, who returned to India after a gap of two years to
be at the helm till the end of September, has been sent to a government hospital for post
mortem.
"He had come to NIS for the Indian Grand Prix 3 (from his Bengaluru base) held today. But when
he did not turn up for the meet, the coaches checked for him in the evening and his room was
found locked from inside
10.) Which country will compete with India in the ICC World Test Championship final?
ICC लिश्व टेस्ट चैलपपयनलशप फाइनल में भारत िा मुिाबला किस देश से होगा?
a) England/ इंग्लैंड
b) New Zealand/ न्यूजीलैंड
c) Pakistan/ पाकिस्तान
d) West Indies/ िेस्ट इंडीज
Answer : New Zealand/ न्यूजीलैंड
Explanation : After completing a series win against England, India qualified for the ICC World
Test Championship final where they will take on New Zealand.
India reached 520 points at the end of their sixth series, winning 12 matches, losing four and
drawing just one.
“The goal-posts kept getting shifted but never mind. We deserve to be top of the table and play
in the final,” India head coach Ravi Shastri said after the series win.
India will now play New Zealand in June to decide the first champion side of the longest format.
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factor that determined the final placings rather than total points won, following a change to the
points systemowing to the Covid-19 disruption.
New Zealand were the first team to ensure a place in the final with 70 percentage points.
Australia finished third with 69.2 percentage points while England ended with 61.4 percentage
points and in fourth position
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