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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • January 14, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Which World leader's Twitter account has been permanently suspended?
Donald Trump
Emmanuel Macron
Justin Trudeau
Boris Johnson
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Twitter permanently suspended US President Donald Trump's account.

2.
Which one has launched the Anti Doping Education and Learning (ADEL) platform?
NADA
WADA
WHO
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) has launched its Anti Doping Education and Learning platform (ADEL).

3.
Which country will be the Focus Country in the 51st International Film Festival of India?
India
China
Sri Lanka
Bangladesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bangladesh will be the Country in Focus ' at the 51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI) to be held in Goa.

4.
What is the India's GDP growth rate that has been projected by the ICRA?
10.1 %
11.2 %
15 %
9 %
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Rating agency ICRA has projected the India's real GDP to expand by 10.1% in FY2022.

5.
Who is the author of the book titled 'Unscripted: Conversation on life and Cinema'?
Abhijit Joshi
Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Munna Joshi
Both A and B
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Abhijit Joshi and Vidhu Vinod Chopra is the author of book titled Unscripted: Conversation on life and Cinema.

6.
Which state has bagged the 1st prize in the state designated agencies category for its effective energy conservation?
Maharashtra
Karnataka
Gujarat
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The State Designated Agency (SDA) to enforce Energy Conservation Act in Kerala State has baged the National Energy Conservation Award in first place.

7.
Which nation has sought two million doses of Covishield vaccine from India?
Bangladesh
Nepal
Brazil
Maldives
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has requested the India an "urgent" supply of 2 million doses of Covishield vaccine produced by the Serum Institute of India, Pune.

8.
Which service has been launched by the Central Government in collaboration with the Airline operators?
AirWater Services
Seaplane Services
WaterPlane Services
SeaAir Services
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government is in process to launch seaplane services in collaboration with the airline operators on several routes including Delhi - Ayodhay.

9.
Which one organized the 4th One Planet Summit 2021?
UN
World Bank
France
All of above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The France in collaboration with the United Nations and the World Bank will organize the fourth edition of the "One Planet Summit" in Paris.

10.
The National Road Safety Month 2021 is to be organized on which date?
January 1 to Jan 31
January 15 to Feb 14
January 18 to Feb 17
January 10 to Feb 9
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In 2021, Government has decided to observe National Road Safety Month instead of National Road Safety Week. The National Road Safety Month will be observed from 18th January to 17th February 2021.

11.
Who has dedicated the new coastal research vehicle 'Sagar Anveshika' at Chennai port to the nation?
Nitin Ganakari
Harsh Vardhan
Rajnath Singh
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has dedicated the new coastal research vehicle 'Sagar Anveshika' to the nation at Chennai port.

12.
Which country has been removed from the list of state sponsors of terrorism?
Sudan
Iran
Syria
All of above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The US has removed Sudan from the 'state sponsors of terrorism' list.

13.
The Government of India has sanctioned Rs.37.8 cr for developing the 'Parashuram Kund' in which state?
Himachal Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of India has sanctioned Rs 37.87 cr for the Parshuram Kund pilgrimage site in Arunachal Pradesh's Lohit district.

14.
Which Indian batsman has become the first player in the world to hit 100 sixes in all formats against Australia?
Virat Kohli
Rohit Sharma
Shikhar Dhawan
Ajinkya Rahane
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian team opener Rohit Sharma has become the first player in the world to hit 100 sixes in all formats against Australia.

15.
The year 2021 has been marked as which anniversary of the Swami Vivekananda?
160th
158th
166th
180th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Youth Day 2021 will be celebrated on January 12 to mark the 158th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.

16.
Which national park has topped in the Management Effectiveness Evaluation report prepared by the MoEFCC?
Gugamal NP
Nagarhole NP
Great Himalayan NP
Balpakram NP
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to the survey the Tirthan Wildlife Sanctuary and the Great Himalayan National Park in Himachal Pradesh have performed the best among the surveyed protected areas.

17.
Which company has partnered with the NITI Aayog to launched the revamped Women Entrepreneurship Platform?
Flipkart
Amazon
Snapdeal
Myntra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Flipkart has partnered with Niti Aayog to launch the revamped Women Entrepreneurship Platform.

18.
Which nation's President will be the Chief Guest at the India's Republic Day Parade 2021?
Suriname
United Kingdom
Indonesia
Japan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chandrika Prasad Santokhi the Indian - origin President of the South American nation of Suriname will be the chief guest at India's Republic Day Parade on January 26, 2021.

19.
What is the theme of the 4th One Planet Summit 2021?
Develop together for nature
Get together for nature
Work together for nature
Lets act together for nature
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The One Planet Summit which will focus on biodiversity to mobilize commitments to protect ecosystems and make links to human health. Convened under the theme of "Let's act together for nature".

20.
Which social network has been removed by Amazon, Apple and Google for Promotion violence?
Mx
Parlor
Amio
Social check
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Amazon, Apple and Google have removed the social network 'Parlor' favorite of Trump supporters on charges of Promoted violence.