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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • January 8, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
The World Day of War Orphans is observed on which date?
6th January
5th January
7th January
3rd January
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Day of War Orphans is observed on January 6th every year to raise awareness about children who have been orphaned due to wars.

2.
Which company has signed MOU with Maharashtra Metro for the implementation of advanced Biodigester MK-2 technology?
BEML
DRDO
L & T
TATA Motors
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The DRDO has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation for implementation of Advanced Biodigester Mk-II Technology in Metro Rail Network.

3.
According to the report, the Indian economy is to contract by how much percent in 2020-21?
9.6%
8.5%
9%
10%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India's economy is estimated to contract by 9.6 percent in the fiscal year 2020-21 reflecting a sharp drop in household spending and private investment and the growth is expected to recover to 5.4 percent in 2021.

4.
At which conclave, the Prime Minister inaugurated the National Atomic Scale?
National Solar Power Conclave
National Defense Conclave
National Metrology Conclave
National Education Conclave
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi delivered the inaugural address at the National Metrology Conclave 2021 organised bythe Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR) -National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi.

5.
What is the range of nuclear capable Agni-V missile?
5000 km
3500 km
4000 km
2000 km
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Agni-V (lit: "Fire") is an Indian nuclear-capable ballistic missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The missile is believed to have a range of around 5,000 to 8,000 kilometers.

6.
In which city, the CEPI centralized network lab has been inaugurated?
Kolkata
Bangalore
Faridabad
Chennai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan have inaugurated a CEPI laboratory at the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute in Faridabad.

7.
In which state, TRIFED and Akhil Bhartiya Vanvasi Kalian Ashram has signed MOU to set up TRIFOOD parks?
Kerala
Madhya Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs signed a MoU with Akhil Bhartiya Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram to set up up TRIFOOD parks in Madhya Pradesh.

8.
Which one has signed MOU with the Bandhan Bank for the Bandhan Bank Shaurya Salary Account?
Indian Railway
Indian Air Force
Indian Navy
Indian Army
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The MoU was signed by Lt Gen Ravin Khosla DG of Indian Army and Chandra Shekhar Ghosh MD & CEO of Bandhan Bank.

9.
Which state has launched Kisan Kalyan Mission to double the farmers' income?
Bihar
Uttar Pradesh
Kerala
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has launched the Kisan Kalyan Mission in his state.

10.
On 5th January, the Indian government's SLNP and UJALA programmes has marked their which anniversary?
6th
5th
8th
10th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Launched by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 5, 2015, zero subsidies UJALA and SLNP marks their sixth anniversary.

11.
Who has signed the USD 105 million project to improve waterways in West Bengal?
World Bank
ADB
IMF
DBS Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government of India, the government of West Bengal and the World Bank inked USD 105 million projects to improve the inland water transport infrastructure in Kolkata, West Bengal.

12.
Which bank has announced operationalization of the PIDF scheme?
ADB
RBI
HDFC Bank
World Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the operationalisation of the payment infrastructure development fund (PIDF) scheme.

13.
World's largest floating solar energy project in India is going to be constructed on Omkareshwar Dam. This dam is located on which river?
Tapti
Gomti
Narmada
Godavari
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World's largest floating solar energy project in India is going to be constructed on Omkareshwar Dam on Narmada river.

14.
Which company has joined hands with SIDBI for rooftop solar financing for MSMEs?
HHV Solar Technologies
Kotak Urja
Tata Power
Icomm Tele
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Tata Power announced its partnership with SIDBI to provide a finance scheme to the MSME players in the rooftop solar segment.

15.
The MoE and MoWCD have launched Toycthon 2021. What is the mascot of Toycathon 2021?
Bholu
Maharajah Air India
Toycoo
Zoozoo
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ramesh Pokhariyal, Smriti Irani launch 'Toycathon 2021' to promote manufacturing of indigenous toys. Toycoo is the mascot of Toycathon 2021.

16.
Who has been appointed as the 1st deputy general secretary of AIFF?
Deepak Kumar
Manoj Yadav
Vishal Gupta
Abhishek Yadav
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is set to appoint former India international Abhishek Yadav as its Deputy General Secretary.

17.
Cabinet has approved the signing of MoC with which country for partnership in Specified Skilled Worker?
Japan
Iran
USA
Nepal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Government of India and Government of Japan on a Basic Framework for Partnership for Proper Operation of the System Pertaining to "Specified Skilled Worker".

18.
On the line of ease of doing business, the union minister has launched which portal?
Bhu-Naksha
PRAAPTI
Freight Business Development Portal
Udyam Sakhi Portal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Railways has launched a freight business development portal to fulfill the needs of freight customers and strengthen the ease of doing business.

19.
Which state has became 1st group of states to complete 3 reforms stipulated by the ministry of finance?
Madhya Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Gujarat
Both A and B
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Madhya Pradesh & Andhra Pradesh has become 1st group of states to complete 3 reforms stipulated by the ministry of finance.

20.
Which company has received orders from the MoD for the supply of high mobility vehicles to the Indian Army?
TATA Motors
L & T
BEML
BHEL
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The equipment will be manufactured at BEML's Palakkad plant in Kerala and would supply the vehicles to Indian Army in a span of one year.