Exercise :: January 14, 2021 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
- January 14, 2021 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
| 1. | Which World leader's Twitter account has been permanently suspended? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Twitter permanently suspended US President Donald Trump's account.
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| 2. | Which one has launched the Anti Doping Education and Learning (ADEL) platform? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) has launched its Anti Doping Education and Learning platform (ADEL).
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| 3. | Which country will be the Focus Country in the 51st International Film Festival of India? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Bangladesh will be the Country in Focus ' at the 51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI) to be held in Goa.
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| 4. | What is the India's GDP growth rate that has been projected by the ICRA? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Rating agency ICRA has projected the India's real GDP to expand by 10.1% in FY2022.
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| 5. | Who is the author of the book titled 'Unscripted: Conversation on life and Cinema'? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Abhijit Joshi and Vidhu Vinod Chopra is the author of book titled Unscripted: Conversation on life and Cinema.
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| 6. | Which state has bagged the 1st prize in the state designated agencies category for its effective energy conservation? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The State Designated Agency (SDA) to enforce Energy Conservation Act in Kerala State has baged the National Energy Conservation Award in first place.
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| 7. | Which nation has sought two million doses of Covishield vaccine from India? |
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Answer: Option C 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.
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| 8. | Which service has been launched by the Central Government in collaboration with the Airline operators? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Government is in process to launch seaplane services in collaboration with the airline operators on several routes including Delhi - Ayodhay.
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| 9. | Which one organized the 4th One Planet Summit 2021? |
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Answer: Option D 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.
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| 10. | The National Road Safety Month 2021 is to be organized on which date? |
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Answer: Option C 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.
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| 11. | Who has dedicated the new coastal research vehicle 'Sagar Anveshika' at Chennai port to the nation? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has dedicated the new coastal research vehicle 'Sagar Anveshika' to the nation at Chennai port.
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| 12. | Which country has been removed from the list of state sponsors of terrorism? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The US has removed Sudan from the 'state sponsors of terrorism' list.
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| 13. | The Government of India has sanctioned Rs.37.8 cr for developing the 'Parashuram Kund' in which state? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The Government of India has sanctioned Rs 37.87 cr for the Parshuram Kund pilgrimage site in Arunachal Pradesh's Lohit district.
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| 14. | Which Indian batsman has become the first player in the world to hit 100 sixes in all formats against Australia? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Indian team opener Rohit Sharma has become the first player in the world to hit 100 sixes in all formats against Australia.
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| 15. | The year 2021 has been marked as which anniversary of the Swami Vivekananda? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: National Youth Day 2021 will be celebrated on January 12 to mark the 158th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
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| 16. | Which national park has topped in the Management Effectiveness Evaluation report prepared by the MoEFCC? |
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Answer: Option C 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.
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| 17. | Which company has partnered with the NITI Aayog to launched the revamped Women Entrepreneurship Platform? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Flipkart has partnered with Niti Aayog to launch the revamped Women Entrepreneurship Platform.
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| 18. | Which nation's President will be the Chief Guest at the India's Republic Day Parade 2021? |
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Answer: Option A 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.
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| 19. | What is the theme of the 4th One Planet Summit 2021? |
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Answer: Option D 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".
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| 20. | Which social network has been removed by Amazon, Apple and Google for Promotion violence? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Amazon, Apple and Google have removed the social network 'Parlor' favorite of Trump supporters on charges of Promoted violence.
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