National (Current Affairs) (Part-IV)

Total Questions: 50

31. Which of the following government schemes was launched with the objective of delivering government services to citizens electronically by improving online infrastructure and by increasing internet connectivity? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 19.04.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Digital India
(b) Pradhan Mantri SVA Nidhi Scheme
(c) AMRUT Plan
(d) Stand Up India

Correct Answer: (a) Digital India

Solution:Digital literacy is the ability of citizens to use digital technology for daily tasks in different situations of normal life. The Government of India launched the Digital India program in the year 2015 with the aim of providing government services to citizens electronically.

32. The International Conference on Nano Science and Nano Technology (ICONSAT) was held in March 2020 at: [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 19.04.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Leh
(b) Shimla
(c) Kozhikode
(d) Kolkata

Correct Answer: (d) Kolkata

Solution:International Conference on Nano Science and Technology, 2020 was held in Kolkata (West Bengal) from 5-7 March 2020. This includes 5Ms like Material, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Manpower, and Machines.

Note- The 5th International Conference on Nanoscience and Technology (ICNST) will be held at Hosei University, Tokyo, Japan during August 24-26, 2022. ICNST 2022 is co-sponsored by Hosei University and Sichuan University.

33. Who among the following is the brand ambassador of Equitas Small Finance Bank(ESFB)? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 19.04.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Rohit Sharma
(b) Virat Kohli
(c) Mithali Raj
(d) Smriti Mandhana

Correct Answer: (d) Smriti Mandhana

Solution:In November 2020, Equitas Small Finance Bank (ESFB) appointed Indian women cricketer Smriti Mandhana as its brand ambassador. It is noteworthy that on the 5th foundation day of this bank on 5th December 2021, women's hockey player Rani Rampal and women's cricketer Smriti Mandhana were appointed as the brand ambassadors of the bank.

34. Where has Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister for Youth and Sports, launched the Assam Rifles Public School as the first sports school announced under Khelo India Scheme? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 19.04.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Guwahati
(b) Shillong
(c) Nagaon
(d) Dispur

Correct Answer: (b) Shillong

Solution:The Youth and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju started the Assam Rifles Public School in Shillong as the first sports school under the Khelo India scheme.

35. Where did Union Minister of Earth Sciences Dr. Harsh Vardhan virtually inaugurate India's highest Meteorological Centre? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 19.04.2021 (Shift-II) S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 13.04.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Leh
(b) Shimla
(c) Shillong
(d) Guwahati

Correct Answer: (a) Leh

Solution:On December 29, 2020, Earth Sciences Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the Meteorological Center in Leh (Ladakh) through a virtual medium. This meteorological station established in Leh is located at an altitude of 3500 m above sea level and it is the highest altitude meteorological station in India.

36. Who among the following has become the Chief Justice of Orissa High Court in January 2021? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 19.04.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Pankaj Mithal
(b) S. Muralidhar
(c) Hima Kohli
(d) Sanjib Banerjee

Correct Answer: (b) S. Muralidhar

Solution:With effect from January 4, 2021, Muralidhar is the Chief Justice of the Odisha High Court.

37. Who has become the new chief of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in January 2021? [ S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 19.04.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Kumar Rajesh Chandra
(b) Subodh Kumar Jaiswal
(c) Rajesh Ranjan
(d) Rajan Datta

Correct Answer: (b) Subodh Kumar Jaiswal

Solution:

The new chief of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in January 2021 was Subodh Kumar Jaiswal (January 8, 2021), who is currently the Director of CBI. Presently the head of CISF is Sheelvardhan Singh.

38. Who among the following is the brand ambassador of Entri', a local learning app for jobs? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 19.04.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Robin Uthappa
(b) Rohit Sharma
(c) Sania Mirza
(d) Mary Kom

Correct Answer: (a) Robin Uthappa

Solution:In September 2020, Kerala-based startup company 'Entri' appointed cricketer Robin Uthappa as its brand ambassador. Entry is a local language learning app that provides the content to job seekers.

Feb-2021 - Entri App signs Shanmukh Jaswanth as its New Brand Ambassador.

39. When was the Jal Jeevan Mission launched by the Prime Minister, with the goal of 'Har Ghar Jal'? [ S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 19.04.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) 2019
(b) 2020
(c) 2015
(d) 2014

Correct Answer: (a) 2019

Solution:Jal Jeevan Mission was launched in the year 2019. The mission envisages the supply of 55 liters of water per person per day to each rural household through 'functional household tap connections' by the year 2024.

40. Which of the following state government launched the flagship program 'Pedalandariki Illu' (Housing for the Poor) scheme in December 2020? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 19.04.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Kerala
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Karnataka
(d) Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: (b) Andhra Pradesh

Solution:In December 2020 the Andhra Pradesh government has launched the flagship program Pedalandariki Ilu (Housing for the Poor) scheme.

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