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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • December 17, 2020 Current Affairs
1.
Which insurance company has launched India's first cloud-native insurer a first of its kind Open API?
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
Aditya Birla General Insurance
HDFC ERGO General Insurance
Edelweiss General Insurance
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Edelweiss General Insurance (EGI) India's first cloud-native insurer has launched a first of its kind, Open API (Application Programming Interface) Gateway to facilitate complete digital collaboration with its business partners.

2.
What is projected GDP growth rate of India by CRISIL?
-6.9%
-8.3%
-7.7%
-8.9%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
CRISIL forecasted India's GDP at -7.7% for the year 2021.

3.
1st TWG Meeting held between which country?
India, Russia, USA
India, Iran, USA
India, Iran, Uzbekistan
India, Bangladesh, Bhutan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
1st Trilateral Working Group (TWG) Meeting held between India, Iran, and Uzbekistan to joint use of Chabahar Port.

4.
Who has partnered with Spice Money to empower rural entrepreneurs digitally and financially?
Amitabh Bachchan
Sonu Sood
Virat Kohli
Kapil Sharma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sonu Sood partners with Spice Money to empower one crore rural entrepreneurs.

5.
Which Bank has launched FX 4 U for helps their users to handle Forex transactions on Internet Banking?
Dena Bank
Canara Bank
DBS Bank
Yes Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Canara Bank has launched "FX 4 U" enabling internet banking users to handle their Forex transactions seamlessly.

6.
How much fall projected by the Global electricity demand due to pandemic?
4%
2%
3%
5%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to the International Energy Agency around 2% fall projected in Global Electricity Demand.

7.
Which application launched by India Post Payments Bank to digital payments services for their customers?
eWallet
eDak
ePay
DakPay
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India Post Payments Bank launches its digital payments services 'DakPay' in collaboration with Department of Posts, for their customers.

8.
Which country has launched new Angara-A5 rocket?
Japan
India
China
Russia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Russia has successfully launched new Angara A5 Heavy Lift Space Rocket From Northwest Russia.

9.
What was the name of Indian Navy 2nd project 17A Frigate, which was recently launched at GRSE Kolkata?
Himgiri
Kalvari
Chakra
Shishumar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Navy's second Project 17A Frigate 'Himgiri' was launched on December 14, 2020 at the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) in Kolkata.

10.
Which country will host the 2023 edition of Men's Hockey World Cup?
China
India
Japan
Austria
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to the world governing body FIH, India will host the 2023 edition of Men's Hockey World Cup.

11.
Who has launched 'Operation Oliva' to protect the endangered Olive Ridley turtles on the coast of Odisha.?
Indian Coast Guard
Odisha Coast Guard
Generosity.org
Hope of Life International
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has launched 'Operation Oliva' to protect the endangered Olive Ridley turtles on the coast of Odisha.

12.
Who has become the brand ambassador of ClassPlus platform?
Sachin Tendulkar
Sourav Ganguly
Virat Kohli
Rahul Dravid
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian cricketing legend Sourav Ganguly becomes the brand ambassador of ClassPlus platform.

13.
What was the theme of Annual Convention & 93rd annual general meeting?
Indian Business in a New India
Business India 20's
Inspired Business in India
Inspired India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
On the theme Inspired India the FICCI Annual Convention & 93rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held virtually amid COVID-19.

14.
On which date Vijay Diwas commemorated every year in India?
December 16
December12
December 26
December 13
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vijay Diwas is commemorated every year on 16th December in India, to observe Indian military's victory over Pakistan in Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 for the liberation of Bangladesh from Pakistan.

15.
Who has been appointed as the new MD and CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank?
Aditya Puri
Raghuram Rajan
Prakash Apte
Uday Kotak
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India has approved the re-appointment of Uday Kotak as managing director and CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank for three years.

16.
Which space agency will launch communication satellite CMS-01?
JAXA
NASA
ISRO
CSA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch a communication satellite CMS-01, formerly named GSAT-12R.

17.
Ewire Softtech, under Kerala Startup Mission has launched a prepaid card in association with which bank?
Yes Bank
HDFC Bank
SBI Bank
DBS Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ewire Softtech, under Kerala Startup Mission has launched a prepaid card in association with YES Bank, enabling the next-generation payment platform provider chart an all-India presence.

18.
Ola has entered into an agreement with which state government to set up its first electric scooter factory?
Delhi
Uttar Pradesh
Tamil Nadu
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ride-sharing Company Ola has entered into an agreement with the Tamil Nadu government and will be investing Rs 2,400 crore for setting up its first electric scooter factory in the state.

19.
What was the theme of Science Festival 2020?
Science for Transformation
Science for Self-Reliant India and Global Welfare
#RISEN India Research, Innovation, and Science Empowering the Nation
Science for New India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India International Science Festival (IISF) 2020, central theme is Science for Self-Reliance India and Global Welfare.

20.
In which state Ministry of AYUSH approved 200 AYUSH Health and Wellness Centres?
Uttar Pradesh
Bihar
Uttrakhand
West Bengal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ministry of AYUSH has approved 200 AYUSH Health & Wellness Centers (HWC) in Uttrakhand.