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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • January 4, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Who has been appointed as the new Chairman & CEO of Railway Board?
Vikram Pal
Amit Singh
Suneet Sharma
Roshan sahu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central government has appointed Suneet Sharma as new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Indian Railway Board.

2.
Sunil Kothari has passed away. He is associated with which profession?
Cricket
Historian
Commentator
Dance
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Eminent dance scholar and critic Sunil Kothari passed away at 87.

3.
Which governing body has recently collaborated with the UNDP India to launch India's first Social Impact Bond?
BMC
PCMC
RMC
CMC
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) recently signed an MoU with UNDP India to co-create India's first Social Impact Bond (SIB).

4.
Which state cabinet has approved Dharma Swatantrya Bill 2020?
MP
UP
Goa
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh cabinet approves Dharma Swatantrya (Religious Freedom) Bill 2020.

5.
Which committee has recommended the National Common Mobility Card?
Nandan Nilekani
Urjit Patel
Raghuram Rajan
Sandeep Patra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The High-level Committee on Deepening of Digital Payments (CDDP) under the chairmanship of Shri Nandan Nilekani recommended the use of NCMC at all transit locations.

6.
Prakash Utsav is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of which guru?
Guru Amar Das
Guru Angad
Guru Nanak
Guru Ram Das
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prakash Utsav is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

7.
Government has extended the tenure of K Sivan as the Chairman of which organization for a period of one year up to January 2022?
DRDO
RAW
TERI
ISRO
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sivan is also the Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The Cabinet has approved the extension of tenure of Sivan for a period of one year beyond January 14, 2021.

8.
To augment electricity generation capacity, in which state the ADB has signed a $231 million loan?
Sikkim
Manipur
Assam
Tripura
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a USD 231 million loan to augment electricity generation capacity in the State of Assam.

9.
Which country's new rule permit drones to fly over people and at night in the country?
India
Pakistan
China
USA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of USA allowed to fly over people and at night in the country.

10.
Who is the author of the book titled 'Vahana Masterclass'?
Salman Rushdie
Alfredo Covelli
Vikram Seth
Khushwant Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Alfredo Covelli, an Italy based author has launched his new book Vahana Masterclass for children and Young Audience.

11.
Which country has released a bill that would increase monitoring of civil society groups?
USA
France
Turkey
Germany
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Turkish parliament has passed a bill that would increase the monitoring of civil society groups.

12.
In how many states PM Modi laid the foundation stone for Light House projects?
6
3
10
9
Answer: Option
Explanation:
PM Modi laid the foundation stone for Light House projects in six states in Indore, Rajkot, Chennai, Ranchi, Agartala and Lucknow.

13.
Due to the storm Bella, which country has generated half of its power from wind?
France
UK
Italy
Australia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In the wake of Storm Bella, wind power accounted for more than half of Great Britain's daily generated electricity.

14.
Which institution has signed USD 10 million loan agreement with India to expand horticulture in Himachal Pradesh?
IMF
DBS Bank
ADB
World Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and the ADB have signed a USD 10 million project readiness financing (PRF) to help finance piloting activities and design and capacity building for an ensuing project.

15.
Which state announced that it will include the History of Sikh gurus in school curriculum?
Punjab
Uttar Pradesh
Kerala
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to include the history of Sikh gurus in the school curriculum in the state.