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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • January 13, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Kakrapar Nuclear Plant Synchronised to Grid, the plant is situated in which state?
Karnataka
Uttar Pradesh
Goa
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Unit 3 of Kakrapar Nuclear Power Plant (KAPP) in Gujarat has been synchronised with the grid.

2.
Who has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Guwahati High Court?
Sudhanshu Dhulia
Arup Kumar
R. Chauhan
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central Government has cleared the appointment of Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia as the next Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court.

3.
India work to induct S-400 systems of which country?
France
USA
Japan
Russia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India and Russia signed an Inter-governmental Agreement (IGA) for the supply of five S-400 regiments.

4.
Who is the author of the book titled 'Gazing Eastwards: Of Buddhist Monks and Revolutionaries in China, 1957'?
Jhumpa Lahiri
Romila Thapar
R. K. Narayan
Chetan Bhagat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Romila Thapar is the author of book titled Gazing Eastwards: Of Buddhist Monks and Revolutionaries in China, 1957.

5.
Who has developed landing gear systems for UAVs?
TATA Group
CVRDE
L & T
DRDO
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indigenously developed landing gear systems for UAVs handed over to Navy by the CVRDE.

6.
The Geological Survey of India has found promising concentrations of Vanadium in which state?
Assam
Sikkim
Arunachal Pradesh
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Geological Survey of India has found promising concentrations of Vanadium in the Depo and Tamang areas of Arunachal Pradesh's Papum Pare district.

7.
Which country has released its next-generation 'Xian' H-20 stealth bomber?
China
USA
India
Japan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Chinese Air Force has released its 2021 recruitment video that offers a sneak peek at its next-generation 'Xian' H-20 stealth bomber.

8.
Which state has started the free bus service for women and senior citizens under the Brahman Sarathi scheme?
Manipur
Assam
Delhi
West Bengal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has flagged off 25 pink buses for free service to women and senior citizens under the 'Bhraman Sarathi' scheme in Guwahati.

9.
Recently, ADE has celebrated it's which raising day?
60
62
50
80
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The ADE, which celebrated its 62nd Raising Day recently, has been given the mandate of developing variants of subsonic missiles and unmanned platforms.

10.
Which space agency has been set to launch the most powerful rocket in the world?
NASA
ISRO
JAXA
SpaceX
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The NASA's Space Launch System will be the most powerful rocket we've ever built.

11.
Nitin Gadkari has launched an innovative eco-friendly and non-toxic paint. What is the name of the paint?
Bharat Paint
Khadi Paint
Khadi Prakritik Paint
Prakritik Paint
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, the eco-friendly, non-toxic paint, called "Khadi Prakritik Paint" is a first-of-its-kind product, with anti-fungal, anti-bacterial properties.

12.
From which country India has rented the drones and naval weapons?
Israel
France
USA
Russia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Navy has leased a pair of MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from the United States to boost its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, in the midst of a border row with China in the Ladakh.

13.
India ranked at which place in the Digital Evolution Scorecard 2020?
1st
3rd
4th
11th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In the Digital Evolution Scorecard 2020 the India ranked at 4th place.

14.
Which state has launched the 'COSFOM' website for Community Forest Management?
Manipur
Bihar
Assam
West Bengal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Minister Awangbow Newbai has launched a website for community based sustainable forest management for wet resource conservation in Manipur (COSFOM).

15.
The 2nd edition of the SEA VIGIL 21 exercise is being coordinated by which force?
Navy
Army
Air Force
BSF
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The exercise is being coordinated by the Indian Navy. The entire coastal security set up was reorganized after the 26/11 terror attack at Mumbai which was launched via the sea route.

16.
Who has been appointed as the Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of MTNL?
Randy Martinez
PK Purwar
Ravinder Takkar
Gopal Vittal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Board of Directors of state - run Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) has re - appointed PK Purwar as Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of the telecom PSU.

17.
Union Home Minister has launched Single Window Clearance Portal of which Ministry?
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Coal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Coal has launched Single Window Clearance Portal a unified platform that facilitates grant of clearances and approvals required for starting a coal mine in India.

18.
The 91st K9 Vajra-T Gun flagged off by Gujarat CM, it is developed by which organisation?
BHEL
ISRO
L & T
DRDO
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has flagged off the 91st K9 VAJRA-T Gun from Larsen & Toubro armoured system complex at Hazira.

19.
Which state has become the third state to successfully implement reforms of urban bodies?
Gujarat
Andhra Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Telangana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Telangana has become the 3rd state to successfully undertake "Urban Local Bodies (ULB)" reform stipulated by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.