Exercise :: January 4, 2021 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
- January 4, 2021 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
1. | Who has been appointed as the new Chairman & CEO of Railway Board? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The Central government has appointed Suneet Sharma as new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Indian Railway Board.
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2. | Sunil Kothari has passed away. He is associated with which profession? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Eminent dance scholar and critic Sunil Kothari passed away at 87.
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3. | Which governing body has recently collaborated with the UNDP India to launch India's first Social Impact Bond? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) recently signed an MoU with UNDP India to co-create India's first Social Impact Bond (SIB).
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4. | Which state cabinet has approved Dharma Swatantrya Bill 2020? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Madhya Pradesh cabinet approves Dharma Swatantrya (Religious Freedom) Bill 2020.
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5. | Which committee has recommended the National Common Mobility Card? |
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Answer: Option A 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.
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6. | Prakash Utsav is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of which guru? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Prakash Utsav is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
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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? |
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Answer: Option D 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.
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8. | To augment electricity generation capacity, in which state the ADB has signed a $231 million loan? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a USD 231 million loan to augment electricity generation capacity in the State of Assam.
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9. | Which country's new rule permit drones to fly over people and at night in the country? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of USA allowed to fly over people and at night in the country.
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10. | Who is the author of the book titled 'Vahana Masterclass'? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Alfredo Covelli, an Italy based author has launched his new book Vahana Masterclass for children and Young Audience.
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11. | Which country has released a bill that would increase monitoring of civil society groups? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The Turkish parliament has passed a bill that would increase the monitoring of civil society groups.
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12. | In how many states PM Modi laid the foundation stone for Light House projects? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: PM Modi laid the foundation stone for Light House projects in six states in Indore, Rajkot, Chennai, Ranchi, Agartala and Lucknow.
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13. | Due to the storm Bella, which country has generated half of its power from wind? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: In the wake of Storm Bella, wind power accounted for more than half of Great Britain's daily generated electricity.
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14. | Which institution has signed USD 10 million loan agreement with India to expand horticulture in Himachal Pradesh? |
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Answer: Option C 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.
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15. | Which state announced that it will include the History of Sikh gurus in school curriculum? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to include the history of Sikh gurus in the school curriculum in the state.
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