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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • January 1, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
To promote which product, APEDA has been supporting private entities in creating necessary infrastructure?
Bira 91
Moringa products
Allen Solly
Amul
Answer: Option
Explanation:
To promote Moringa (botanical name Moringa oleifera) products exports from India, APEDA has been supporting private entities in creating necessary infrastructure.

2.
Which Bank has been collaborating with Salesforce to build next Generation Tech Platform for Retail banking?
HDFC Bank
SBI
YES Bank
PNB
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The YES Bank has been collaborates with Salesforce to build next Generation Tech Platform for Retail banking.

3.
At which place of the south Delhi Municipal Corporation opened its Toy Bank?
Najafgarh
Jajokri
Kalkaji
Asola
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The South Delhi Municipal Corporation opened a first of its kind Toy Bank in Najafgarh zone.

4.
By which rocket Indian satellite is to carry names of common people in space?
GSLV-C50
PSLV-C50
PSLV-C51
GSLV-C51
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Satish Dhawan Satellite has set to carry the names of common people across the world to space in an effort to create awareness, generate curiosity and to get more people fascinated about space science.

5.
Which country has Inducted Indian Submarine INS Sindhuvir into its Navy?
Myanmar
Malaysia
Singapore
Sri Lanka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Myanmar has Inducted Indian Submarine INS Sindhuvir into its Navy under the name UMS Minye Theikhathu.

6.
The Central Government has removed the ban on which product exports from 1st January 2021?
Sugar
Onion
Tomato
Oil
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central Government has removed the ban on Onion exports from 1st January 2021.

7.
Which Insurance Company has partnered with Jammu and Kashmir Government for the PMJAY SEHAT?
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
Bharti Axa Life Insurance
Fino Life Insurance
Life Insurance Corporation
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Bajaj Allianz General Insurancehas partnered with Jammu and Kashmir Government for the PMJAY SEHAT.

8.
Archaeologists excavate fast-food centres at which place?
Lyon
Surat
Kolkata
Pompeii
Answer: Option
Explanation:
80 such fast-foods have been found at Pompeii. A fast-food eatery at Pompeii has been excavated, helping to reveal dishes that were popular for the citizens of the ancient Roman city who were partial to eating out.

9.
Who has partnered with IIT Delhi to set up design and Innovation Lab for Rural Entrepreneurs?
Digital Innovation Lab
Common Services Center
Kolab Collaboration Center
The Home Depot Innovation Center
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Common Services Center (CSC) has partnered with IIT Delhi to set up design and Innovation Lab for Rural Entrepreneurs.

10.
With which county, the IAF announced first major war-game involving Rafael fighter jets, to take part in exercise SKYROS?
UK
Germany
France
Italy
Answer: Option
Explanation:
With France, the IAF announces first major war-game involving Rafael fighter jets, to take part in exercise SKYROS.

11.
Which bank has partnered with RuPay to launch a payment solution in association with PayNearby?
DBS Bank
SBI Bank
HDFC Bank
RBL Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
RuPay has partnered with the RBL Bank to launch a payment solution for Indian merchants in association with fintech company PayNearby.

12.
The Brahmaputra Aamantran Abhiyaan is to held in which two states?
Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh and Assam
Assam and Meghalaya
Meghalaya and Mizoram
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Brahmaputra Aamantran Abhiyaan, a river rafting expedition. The 917 km long expedition cum public outreach program is to be held in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.

13.
Which state has announced the inclusion of the history of Sikh Guru in the school curriculum?
Punjab
Delhi
Goa
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh state has announced the inclusion of the history of Sikh Guru in the school curriculum.

14.
Which Committee has been conferred with the Platinum award for Excellence in Digital Governance?
SC eCommittee
Abhijit Sen Committee
Ajit Kumar Committee
Basel Committee
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The President Ram Nath Kovind has presented the Platinum award for Excellence in Digital Governance to the e-committee of the Supreme Court of India.

15.
Which state has unveiled its Solar Power Policy 2021?
Maharashtra
Bihar
Gujrat
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Gujrat state CM Vijay Rupani, has unveiled Gujrat Solar Power Policy 2021.

16.
In which state first Rice ATM has to be set up?
Maharashtra
Gujrat
Sikkim
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A rice dispensing machine or a 'Rice ATM' will soon be set up in a slum in Bengaluru.

17.
Who has launched India's First Remote Monitoring System of Gas Turbines?
BPCL
IOCL
ONGC
EOL
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Oil Corporation Limited has launched the India's First Remote Monitoring System of Gas Turbines, in Hyderabad, Telangana.

18.
In which state the Thoubal Multipurpose Project was established?
Rajasthan
Bihar
Delhi
Manipur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Thoubal Multipurpose Project was established in Manipur.

19.
BSSUKM and NKJ Boifuel Partnered to set up India's First Ethanol plant under PPP model in which state?
Bihar
Chhattisgarh
Kerala
Manipur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
BSSUK a cooperative sugar mill in Chhattisgarh has signed a pact with NKJ Biofuel Ltd to set up an ethanol production unit on a public-private partnership (PPP) basis.

20.
In which state the researchers have discovered two new species called Hedychium Mechukanum and Amomum Arunachalense?
West Bengal
Sikkim
Bihar
Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Researchers have discovered 2 new species: Hedychium mechukanum and Amomum Arunachalense from Arunachal Pradesh, North East India.