1. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the Champion and Veterans Committee?

Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom was elected the chairman of the 'Champions and Veterans' committee of the International Boxing Association (AIBA). The Vishwa Sanstha formed this panel last year. 2012 Olympic bronze medalist Mary Kom was elected to the post after voting on the board of directors of AIBA. This star boxer has been the brand ambassador of the world body on many occasions.

 2. India has signed an agreement with which country to supply BrahMos missile and other defense equipment?

India has entered into an agreement with the Philippines for the supply of other defense equipment, including the BrahMos missile. It is named after the Brahmaputra River in India and the Moskva River in Russia. BrahMos missiles are designed, developed and manufactured by BrahMos Aerospace.

 3. Sri Lanka has given the contract to develop the western container terminal of Colombo port to which country?

Sri Lanka has given the contract for the development of Colombo Port's Western Container Terminal to India. The terminal will be developed by a joint venture company formed with India and Japan. Sri Lanka will give this project on a 35-year lease. A few weeks before this decision the Sri Lankan government had canceled the contract for the development of a terminal at this port. The Sri Lankan Cabinet has recently approved the development of the West Container Terminal of Colombo South Port.

 4. In T20 International cricket, who became the second player in the world after Yuvraj Singh to hit 6 sixes in 6 consecutive balls?

Kieron Pollard has scored 6 sixes in an over in the first T20 International against Sri Lanka in Antiga. Pollard became only the second batsman in the history of T20 International to achieve this feat. First of all, this feat was done by Yuvraj Singh of India. He hit six sixes in an over against England during the 2007 T20 World Cup.

 5. Recently which state government has appealed to the Supreme Court to allow it to excavate in the Aravalli Hills to reinvigorate its economy that has been weakened by the Kovid-19 epidemic?

Recently, the Haryana government has appealed to the Supreme Court to allow it to excavate in the Aravalli Hills to revive its economy that has been weakened by the Kovid-19 epidemic. The range extends from Himmatnagar in Gujarat to Haryana, Rajasthan, and Delhi (about 720 km). The Aravali range is millions of years old, which was formed due to the Indian subcontinental plate colliding with the Eurasian plate mainland.

 6. Recently Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare inaugurated the second edition of 'Global Bio-India-2021' in which city through virtual medium?

Recently Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare inaugurated the second edition of 'Global Bio-India-2021' in New Delhi through virtual medium. It shows the potential of the biotechnology sector of India and the opportunities available in this field at the national level and for the global community. Its goal is to recognize India as an emerging innovation center and bio-manufacturing center in the world.

 7. Recently which state has launched the country's first 'Engineering Research and Development' (ER&D) policy?

Recently, Karnataka has launched the country's first 'Engineering Research and Development' (ER&D) policy. Under this policy, 50% reimbursement of rent up to Rs 2 crore will be offered to 'Multi-National Corporation' (MNC) entities, apart from Bengaluru urban district. To promote innovation, the government will provide funds to colleges for various projects and will also bear the cost of developing industry-oriented courses in colleges and universities.

 8. The Union Cabinet has approved the Memorandum of Understanding between India and which country for cooperation in the field of agriculture

The Union Cabinet has recently approved a Memorandum of Understanding between India and Fiji for cooperation in the agricultural sector. This MoU will be effective from the date of its signature and will remain in force for a period of 5 years. The agreement also facilitates the exchange of research personnel, scientific experts, experts and technical trainees.