Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
What is the theme of the National Metrology Conclave 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the National Metrology Conclave 2021 is Metrology for the Inclusive Growth of the Nation.
Category : National
2.
Which one has been conferred with the status of centennial observing station by the WMO?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Geneva has conferred the status of 'centennial observing station' to Patna Meteorological observatory.
Category : National
3.
Which state will host the 51st International Film Festival of India?
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.
Category : State
4.
India has set the high-level group for the South Asia Energy Security. Who is the head of the group?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government has set up a high-level group headed by former Union power secretary Ram Vinay Shahi.
Category : Persons
5.
The Malala Yousafzai Scholarship Act has been passed by which country?
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.
Category : International
6.
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Kochi-Mangaluru natural gas pipeline. What is the length of the pipeline?
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.
Category : National
7.
Which bank has launched the KYC account opening (VAO) facility for savings bank accounts?
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.
Category : Banking
8.
From which state India has flagged off the 40-ISEA?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 40th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica was flagged off from Mormugao Port, Goa.
Category : National
9.
RBI has issued Rs 5500 cr zero-coupon bonds for the recapitalization of which 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).
Category : Banking
10.
At which city, Dharmendra Pradhan has inaugurated India's 1st of its kind Migrant worker cell?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan has inaugurated a migrant worker cell at Surat in Gujarat.
Category : National
11.
Which country has passed a bill making abortion valid?
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.
Category : International
12.
The well preserved remains of Ice Age Woolly Rhino were found in which nation?
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.
Category : International
13.
The first wooden satellite of the World will be launched by which country in 2023?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Japan is to launch the first wood-based satellite by 2023 to reduce space debris.
Category : International
14.
The Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd has bagged orders worth of what amount hydro projects in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana?
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.
Category : National
15.
Who has been elected as the president of the All India Chess Federation?
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.
Category : Sports
16.
Who was appointed as the new Chief Justice (CJ) of the Common High Court for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh?
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.
Category : Persons
17.
In which country, Tesla has launched its largest supercharger facility?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Tesla has launched the world's largest Supercharger yet with 72 rapid charging stalls in Shanghai, China.
Category : International
18.
Which state government has rolled out the 'Launch Pad Scheme'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh rolled out 'Launch Pad Scheme' to make youth self-reliant.
Category : State
19.
Which bank has launched WhatsApp banking?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Bank of Baroda (BOB) WhatsApp banking service is available for customers and non customers of the bank.
Category : Banking
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