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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • January 9, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
In which state's metro rail network the DRDO has established the bio-digester Mk-2 technology?
Maharashtra
Bihar
Goa
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The DRDO has installed its eco-friendly bio-digester units across the network operated by Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (MAHA-METRO).

2.
Who has been appointed as the new British High Commissioner to India?
Philip Barton
Borris Johnson
Kim Adhanom
Alexander Ellis
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Alexander Ellis has been appointed as the new British High Commissioner to India. He will succeed Sir Philip Barton.

3.
Which institution will conduct the National Cow Science Examination?
Red Cross
People for Ethical Treatment of Animals
Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog
Blue Cross
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Kamdhenu Gau-Vigyan Prachar-Prasar Pareeksha will be conducted by the Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog (RKA).

4.
In which nation till February 20, the Indian Embassy has suspended all consular services?
UK
USA
China
Pakistan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Amid the corona virus restrictions in the United Kingdom, all consular services have been suspended till February 20.

5.
The MoH&FW has released the LASI wave-1 report 2020. Which state has topped the measured prevalence of low vision?
Andhra Pradesh
Maharashtra
Gujarat
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released the LASI wave-1 report 2020. The Andhra Pradesh has topped the measured prevalence of low vision.

6.
The Swasth Vayu a non invasive ventilator has been developed by which organization?
CSIR
DRDO
ISRO
BARC
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In a record time of just 36 days a non-invasive BiPAP Ventilator 'SwasthVayu' has been developed by CSIR.

7.
Which bank has signed the USD 646 million loan agreement for upgrading the road network in Andhra Pradesh?
RBI
DBS Bank
World Bank
NDB
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The New Development Bank (NDB) has signed loan agreements worth USD 646 million with the Government of India for two road projects in Andhra Pradesh.

8.
Which social media giant has acquired the podcasting app Breaker?
WhatsApp
Facebook
Twitter
Snapchat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Twitter has acquired the podcast application ' Breaker ' for building Twitter's own audio based networking project ' Twitter Spaces '.

9.
For which state or union territory the CCEA has approved the central sector scheme?
Jammu and Kashmir
Delhi
Himachal Pradesh
Assam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Home Minister Amit Shah has hailed the CCEA approval to the Central Sector Scheme for Industrial Development of Jammu and Kashmir.

10.
Who has been appointed as the Chairman of GJC?
Rahul Goenka
Mehul Mehta
Saiyam Mehra
Ashish Pethe
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has appointed Ashish Pethe as its new Chairman.

11.
Which state has announced to celebrate the 'Desh Nayak Diwas'?
Jharkhand
Karnataka
Maharashtra
West Bengal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
To mark the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, the West Bengal will observed January 23 as the 'Desh Nayak Diwas'.

12.
The Union Budget 2021 will be presented on which date?
January 1, 2021
February 1, 2021
March 1, 2021
April 1, 2021
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Finance Minister Nirmala Sithraman will present Budget 2021 on February 1, 2021.

13.
Which bank has become the India's 1st urban co-operative bank to convert into SFB under the voluntary transition scheme?
Dena Bank
SBI
Shivalik Mercantile Co-operative Bank
Yes Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UP based Shivalik Mercantile Co-operative Bank (SMCB) has become the first urban co-operative bank (UCB) in India to receive a license from RBI to operate as a Small Finance Bank.

14.
Between which two states the PM has inaugurated the Rewari-Madar corridor section of WDFC?
Haryana-Rajasthan
Haryana-Punjab
Punjab-Gujarat
Gujarat- Rajasthan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a new stretch of the Dedicated Freight Corridor for commercial operations between Haryana`s Rewari and Rajasthan`s Madar.

15.
Which state government will initiate the world's largest floating solar project by 2023?
Assam
Madhya Pradesh
Gujarat
Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Madhya Pradesh renewable energy minister has announced that the world's largest floating solar energy project to be constructed at Omkareshwar dam on Narmada river in Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh.

16.
What is the capacity of the world's largest floating solar energy project at MP?
100 MW
600 MW
1000 MW
200 MW
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The capacity of the world's largest floating solar energy project is 600 MW to be constructed at Omkareshwar dam on the Narmada River.

17.
To which country India has provided INR 19.21 cr for the reconstruction of earthquake affected schools?
Iran
Bhutan
Nepal
Bangladesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India has provided a grant assistance of 30.66 cr Nepalese Rupees (INR 19.21 cr) to Nepal for reconstruction of educational institutions damaged during the 2015 earthquake.

18.
Who has been appointed as the full time director of the RBIs COS?
Rajeswar Rao
Mahesh Kumar Jain
Rabi Narayan Mishra
Sandeep Mishra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rabi Narayan Mishra former Executive Director of the RBI has been appointed as the Director of RBIs CoS.

19.
Under which project the IAF and IDSR has signed a MOU for the Academic Collaboration?
Honeywell
Akashdeep
Green camouflage pattern
HAL AMCA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Air Force has entered into partnership to promote research by Officers and create a pool of think tanks with strategic knowledge and intellectual skills under the project Akashdeep.

20.
Which bank has signed a MOU with the SIDBI to enable MSMEs to apply online for onetime restructuring?
BoB
HDFC Bank
SBI
YES Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Bank of Baroda has signed a MOU with the SIDBI to support MSME enterprises through a web-based platform called 'Asset Restructuring Module for MSMEs for submission of their loan restructuring.