1. Recently who has been appointed as the Chairman of THDC India Limited?

Answer: Vijay Goel

Vijay Goel has been appointed as the Chairman of THDC India Limited. Vijay Goyal joined the company in 1990 as a Senior Personnel Officer (SPO) of NHPC Limited. He was also in charge of corporate communication, law and arbitration functions. He has been instrumental in setting up the initial HR system immediately after the establishment of THDCIL.

2. Recently in which state Gopabandhu Sambadika Health Insurance Scheme (Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana) has been launched?

Answer: Odisha

Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana (Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana) has been started in the state of Odisha. Under this scheme, every journalist will be provided with a health insurance cover of Rs 2 lakh. Under this scheme, financial assistance of Rs 15 lakh will be provided to the families of journalists who died from COVID-19 while doing duty.

3. Recently who has been appointed as the President of Indian Institute of Rice Research-IIRR?

Answer: Raman Meenakshi Sundaram

Raman Meenakshi Sundaram has been appointed as the President of the Indian Institute of Rice Research-IIRR. Earlier, he was serving as Principal Scientist (Biotechnology) in the Crop Improvement Section of the institute. He is a scientist of global repute working in the fields of rice biotechnology, molecular breeding, and genomics and has more than 160 research papers published in national and international journals and has published many books, book chapters and popular articles. Sundaram's research achievements include the development of one of the first biotechnology products in rice, high yielding superior samba mahsoori, which is a good grain type, has a low glycemic index and is resistant to bacterial blight. The Indian Institute of Rice Research-IIRR is a branch of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.

4. Recently which organization has launched the 'Checkmate Covid Initiative' to help the Chase community affected by the Kovid epidemic?

The All India Chess Federation has launched the 'Checkmate Covid Initiative' to help the Chase community affected by the Kovid epidemic. This will not only help the Chase community affected by COVID through financial assistance, but also a team of doctors who will work round the clock to provide the right support.

5. Recently which bank has announced term liquidity facility?

Answer - Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced term liquidity facility. Under this initiative, apart from patients needing funds for treatment, it will provide a loan of Rs 50,000 crore to institutions like vaccine manufacturers, medical device suppliers, hospitals and related sectors.

6. Recently in which city of India has the 'Drive in Vaccination Center' been inaugurated?

Answer: Mumbai

'Drive in Vaccination Center' has been inaugurated in Mumbai city of India. It is the country's first 'Drive in Vaccination Center'. It also provides transport facility to those citizens who do not have their own vehicles.

7. Recently where is the world's longest pedestrian suspension bridge "Arouca" opened?

Answer: Portugal

The world's longest pedestrian suspension bridge "Arouca" has been opened in Portugal. The Aroca Bridge is a half-kilometer (about 1,700-foot) walk across its span, along with a metal walkway suspended by cable that, about 175 meters (574 ft) down, flows from a waterfall to the Paiva River Is The bridge hangs on steel cables stuck between concrete towers and connects the banks of the Paiva River. It was built by Condoril and cost approximately $ 2.8 million (2.3 million euros).

8. Who was V. Kalyanam?

Answer: Former private secretary of Mahatma Gandhi

V. Kalyanam was the former private secretary of Mahatma Gandhi. He was Gandhi's personal secretary from 1943 to 1948, when the Mahatma was assassinated. Kalyanam was preserving letters written by Gandhiji, a check which bears his signature and other literature related to him. He was proficient in Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Tamil and English. He was an ardent follower of Mahatma Gandhi, and was also associated with Rajaji in the 1960s. He has died recently.

9. Recently who has been awarded the Icon Award at the Billboard Music Awards (BBMA)?

Answer: Singer Pink

Singer Pink has been honored with the Icon Award at the Billboard Music Awards (BBMA). The award aims to honor artists who have achieved success on the Billboard charts and have left an indelible impact on music. Pink was among the past honorees, including Neil Diamond, Steve Wonder, Prince, Jennifer Lopez, Celine Dion, Cher, Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey and Garth Brooks.

10. When is International No Diet Day celebrated?

Answer: 6 May

International No Diet Day is celebrated every year on 6 May. Its symbol is a light blue ribbon. This is the acceptance of the bodyIt is an annual festival, which includes fat acceptance and variety of body shapes. It means to adopt your body as it is and you have to worry less about weight, body size and being healthy and active. The day is dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle with a focus on health at any size and awareness of the potential dangers of dieting and the undesirables of success.