The Nagaland Health and Family Welfare Minister S Pangnyu Phom launched i-Learn, a capacity building and performance tracking application for Community Health Officers in Nagaland. The Union Minister of Education Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' inaugurated "Anandam: The Center for Happiness" at Indian Institute of Management Jammu. US President Joe Biden invited 40 world leaders including PM Narendra Modi to a virtual leaders summit on climate next month. A book titled "Names of the Women" was authored by Jeet Thayil. 30 assembly constituencies went to polls under the second phase of voting in West Bengal.

1. CURRENT
AFFAIRS
( APRIL-2021)
SUBJECT: GK
BY: MISS RITIMA

2. Which of the following states
launched 'i-Learn' for Community
Health Officers?
A. Nagaland
B. Tripura
C. Mizoram
D. Goa
Explanation:
• The Nagaland Health and Family Welfare Minister S
Pangnyu Phom launched i-Learn, a capacity building
and performance tracking application for Community
Health Officers.

3. Anandam: The Center for Happiness
has been inaugurated at which place?
A. IIM Jammu
B. IIT Delhi
C. IISc Bengaluru
D. AIIMS
Explanation:
• The Union Minister of Education Ramesh
Pokhriyal 'Nishank' inaugurated "Anandam: The
Center for Happiness" at Indian Institute of
Management Jammu.

4. Who has invited PM Narendra Modi
to Leaders Summit on Climate?
A. Boris Johnson
B. Xi Jinping
C. Kamala Harris
D. Joe Biden
Explanation:
The US President Joe Biden has invited 40 world
leaders including Indian Prime Minister
Narendra Modi for a virtual leaders summit on
climate scheduled for next month.

5. Who is the author of the book titled
"Names of the Women"?
A. Jeet Thayil
B. Vikram Seth
C. Salman Rushdie
D. Shashi Tharoo
Explanation:
A book titled "Names of the Women" authored
by Jeet Thayil.

6. How many Assembly Constituencies
went to polls in West Bengal under
the second phase of voting?
A. 30
B. 25
C. 36
D. 39
Explanation:
A total of 30 assembly constituencies went to
polls under the second phase of voting in the
West Bengal.

7. Which nation has registered the
world's first COVID-19 vaccine for
animals?
A. Russia
B. US
C. China
D. UK
Explanation:
The Russia has registered the world's first Covid-19
vaccine for animals developed by
Rosselkhoznadzor's Federal Center for Animal
Health.

8. Where was 'Ayurveda Parav' organised by
AYUSH Ministry in collaboration with
Vinoba Seva Pratishthan?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Gujarat
C. Odisha
D. Goa
Explanation:
Vinoba Seva Pratisthan(VSP), in collaboration with
the Ministry of AYUSH, successfully organized a
3-days "Ayurveda Parav" in Bhubaneswar.

9. When is the International Children's
Book Day (ICBD) observed?
A. 1st April
B. 2nd April
C. 3rd April
D. 5th April
Explanation:
The day of 2nd April is observed as the
International Children's Book Day (ICBD) every
year across the world.

10. Who is the author of the book
'Manohar Parrikar: Brilliant Mind,
Simple Life'?
A. R.N. Kao
B. Nitin Gokhale
C. Shiv Aroor
D. Shailendra Joshi
Explanation:
A new book titled 'Manohar Parrikar: Brilliant
Mind, Simple Life' authored by Nitin Gokhale.

11. Which state government has
launched a unique gift scheme to
promote covid vaccination in the
state?
A. Odisha
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Bihar
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a
unique gift scheme to promote covid
vaccination in the state.

12. Who has been appointed as the
brand ambassador of Digit Insurance?
A. Cheteshwar Pujara
B. Rishabh Pant
C. Virat Kohli
D. MS Dhoni
Explanation:
The Digit Insurance has roped in cricketer Virat
Kohli as its brand ambassador. Kohli has also
invested in Digit Insurance in the past.

13. Which country has launched a mass
testing Progamme enabling people to
take the COVID-19 test twice a week?
A. India
B. France
C. UK
D. US
Explanation:
In a newly launched drive to track the COVID-19
pandemic, the United Kingdom has allowed
everyone to take a COVID-19 test twice a week.

14. Which state has become the first to
provide health insurance for all its
residents?
A. Rajasthan
B. Goa
C. Mizoram
D. West Bengal
Explanation:
The Rajasthan has become the first state to
provide health insurance for all its residents.

15. Which player has claimed the 2021
Miami Open Tennis men's single title?
A. Kamil Majchrzak
B. Hubert Hurkacz
C. Lorenzo Sonego
D. Denis Shapovalov
Explanation:
In Tennis, Hubert Hurkacz of Poland defeated
Italian teenager Jannik Sinner in straight sets
to win the 2021 Miami Open.

16. What is the theme of World Health
Day 2021?
A. Health Coverage: Everyone, Everywhere
B. Depression
C. Building a fairer, healthier world for everyone
D. Health for All
Explanation:
The Theme of 2021 World Health Day is "Building
a fairer, healthier world for everyone".