Exercise :: January 2, 2021 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
- January 2, 2021 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
1. | Which state's Apta Completion Portal won the Silver Icon Award for Innovation during pandemics? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: During the pandemic, Bihar state's Aapda Sampoorti portal has won silver icon award in innovation.
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2. | With which country India exchanged the list of nuclear installations? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The Pakistan and India has conducted the annual practice of exchanging the list of their nuclear installations under a bilateral arrangement that prohibits them from attacking each other's atomic facilities.
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3. | Which country is set to join as the sixth member of the 'Five Eyes' intelligence network? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Japan is on its way to become the 'sixth eye'. Five Eyes is a network of five nations -- Australia, Britain, Canada, New Zealand and the US.
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4. | Which organisation celebrated its 63rd Foundation Day on 01 January 2021? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) observed the 63rd Foundation Day of its establishment on January 01, 2021.
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5. | Who has been honoured with Raja Mansingh Tomar award 2020? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Abhinav Kala Parishad (Bhopal) has been honoured with the Raja Mansingh Tomar award 2020.
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6. | Who has taken over as the Chairman of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Soma Mondal has taken over as the Chairman of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).
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7. | As a part of Mission SAGAR-III, Indian Naval Ship INS Kiltan has reached which country to deliver relief materials? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kiltan has departed from Sihanoukville Port in Cambodia after delivering 15 tonnes of humanitarian assistance and flood relief (HADR) material for the flood-affected people as a part of the Mission Sagar III.
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8. | Which department has won the gold icon award, excellence in digital governance ministry? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Department of Posts wins the 'Digital India Gold Award 2020' in the category of 'Excellence in Digital Governance.
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9. | Who is the author of the book titled 'Sabarimala Vijnaanakosham'? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Governor of Kerala released the book titled "Sabarimala Vijnaanakosham" authored by K S Vijayanath.
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10. | The Thoubal Multi Purpose Project (Thoubal Dam) has been inaugurated in which city? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Union Home Minister Amit Shah has inaugurated Thoubal Multipurpose Project (Thoubal Dam) in Imphal, Manipur through virtual mode.
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11. | 21 years old Reshma Mariam Roy of which state has become the youngest panchayat president? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: At 21, Reshma Mariam Roy of Kerala becoming the youngest candidate to contest in the local body elections.
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12. | Who has successfully conducted the maiden trial of the first indigenous Air Droppable container SAHAYAK-NG? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: DRDO along with the Indian Navy has conducted the successful maiden test trial of 'SAHAYAK-NG' India's first indigenously designed and developed Air Dropped Container.
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13. | Which country has changed a word in its national anthem? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Australia has changed a word in its national anthem.
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14. | Who has recently become the richest person in Asia? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Shanshan has become the richest man in Asia, eclipsing Mukesh Ambani, with his net worth surging from USD 70.9 billion this year to USD 77.8 billion.
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15. | Which one has signed a contract with the MoD to provide 10 Lynx U2 Fire Control systems? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for procurement of 10 Lynx U2 Fire Control systems for frontline warships of Indian Navy.
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16. | Who has been awarded the highest civilian honor knighthood by the Queen Elizabeth? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Hamilton received a knighthood as part of Queen Elizabeth II's New Year's honors list.
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17. | Who has won Eminent Engineer Award 2020 from IET? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The chairman & CEO of Railway Board, Vinod Kumar Yadav has been conferred with the prestigious "Eminent Engineer Award for the Year 2020'.
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18. | Self Propelled Air Defence Gun Missile System (SPAD-GMS) is the System of which country? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Self Propelled Air Defence Gun Missile System (SPAD-GMS) is the System of South Korea.
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19. | Raghavendra Singh Chauhan has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the High Court of which state? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Telangana high court (HC) Chief Justice Raghvendra Singh Chauhan has been transferred to the Uttrakhand HC in Nainital.
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20. | In association with which Union Ministry, the Ministry of Tourism has implemented 'Adopt a Heritage' scheme? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The Ministry of Tourism implements the "Adopt a Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan" project, in collaboration with Ministry of Culture, Archaeological Survey of India and State/ UTs.
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