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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • January 7, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
What is the theme of the National Metrology Conclave 2021?
Metrology for Standards
Inclusive Growth of the Nation
National Measurements
Metrology for the Inclusive Growth of the Nation
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the National Metrology Conclave 2021 is Metrology for the Inclusive Growth of the Nation.

2.
Which one has been conferred with the status of centennial observing station by the WMO?
Goa Meteorological Observatory
Sikkim Meteorological Observatory
Patna Meteorological Observatory
Gujarat Meteorological Observatory
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Geneva has conferred the status of 'centennial observing station' to Patna Meteorological observatory.

3.
Which state will host the 51st International Film Festival of India?
Uttar Pradesh
Karnataka
Kerala
Goa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will be held in the Indian state of Goa from January 16-24, 2021.

4.
India has set the high-level group for the South Asia Energy Security. Who is the head of the group?
Deverakonda Vijay
Bhagat Mathur
Kumar Shahi
Ram Vinay Shahi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government has set up a high-level group headed by former Union power secretary Ram Vinay Shahi.

5.
The Malala Yousafzai Scholarship Act has been passed by which country?
India
China
Pakistan
United States
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The U.S. Congress has passed the Malala Yousafzai Scholarship Act, Under this Pakistani women will be able to seek higher education.

6.
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Kochi-Mangaluru natural gas pipeline. What is the length of the pipeline?
450 km
100 km
550 km
300 km
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Narendra Modi has inaugurated Kochi-Mangaluru natural gas pipeline. It is 450 km long pipeline has been built by GAIL (India) Ltd.

7.
Which bank has launched the KYC account opening (VAO) facility for savings bank accounts?
PNB
IDBI Bank
SBI Bank
HDFC Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Opening savings account in IDBI Bank has become easier as the lender has launched video KYC account opening (VAO) facility for savings bank accounts.

8.
From which state India has flagged off the 40-ISEA?
Kerala
Goa
Visakhapatnam
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 40th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica was flagged off from Mormugao Port, Goa.

9.
RBI has issued Rs 5500 cr zero-coupon bonds for the recapitalization of which bank?
Karnataka Bank
Lakshmi Vilas Bank
Punjab & Sind Bank
YES Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has red-flag the Rs 5,500-crore zero-coupon bonds issued by the government towards recapitalizing state-run Punjab and Sind Bank (PSB).

10.
At which city, Dharmendra Pradhan has inaugurated India's 1st of its kind Migrant worker cell?
Mumbai
Surat
Gandhinagar
Gangtok
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan has inaugurated a migrant worker cell at Surat in Gujarat.

11.
Which country has passed a bill making abortion valid?
Russia
USA
Argentina
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Argentina is poised to become the first major Latin American country to legalize abortion after legislation was given the green light by lower house.

12.
The well preserved remains of Ice Age Woolly Rhino were found in which nation?
India
Japan
Russia
Iceland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
An extremely well preserved carcass of Ice Age woolly rhino has been discovered in Russia. It is likely between 20,000 to 50,000 years old.

13.
The first wooden satellite of the World will be launched by which country in 2023?
Japan
China
USA
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Japan is to launch the first wood-based satellite by 2023 to reduce space debris.

14.
The Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd has bagged orders worth of what amount hydro projects in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana?
Rs. 3100 cr
Rs. 3200 cr
Rs. 2300 cr
Rs. 2200 cr
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has bagged orders worth Rs 3,200 cr for hydro projects in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

15.
Who has been elected as the president of the All India Chess Federation?
Sanjay Kapoor
Sandeep Kumar
Bharat Singh
Sanju Rathi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sanjay Kapoor was elected president of the All India Chess Federation (AICF) while Bharat Singh Chauhan retained the secretary's post in the polls.

16.
Who was appointed as the new Chief Justice (CJ) of the Common High Court for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh?
Krishna Murari
Vishweshwar Nath Khare
Pankaj Mithal
Kailash Nath Katju
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Justice Pankaj Mithal has been appointed as the new Chief Justice (CJ) of the Common High Court for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh in Jammu.

17.
In which country, Tesla has launched its largest supercharger facility?
India
USA
China
Japan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Tesla has launched the world's largest Supercharger yet with 72 rapid charging stalls in Shanghai, China.

18.
Which state government has rolled out the 'Launch Pad Scheme'?
Kerala
Karnataka
Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh rolled out 'Launch Pad Scheme' to make youth self-reliant.

19.
Which bank has launched WhatsApp banking?
Bank of Baroda
IDBI Bank
PNB
HDFC Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Bank of Baroda (BOB) WhatsApp banking service is available for customers and non customers of the bank.