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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • January 15, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
What is the projected GDP rate of India as per the report of Nomura for the fiscal 2020-21?
-6.7
-5.5
-10.5
-10
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Japanese brokerage Nomura has revised upward the GDP forecast for India in 2020-21 and now expects it to contract to 6.7 percent.

2.
Which state government has decided to waive entertainment tax?
Maharashtra
Uttar Pradesh
Kerala
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In a move to help the film industry in the state, the Kerala government has decided to waive entertainment tax for cinemas from January to March 2021.

3.
How many Atal Tinkering Labs has been adopted by the ISRO for promoting education in space technology?
35
100
50
700
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The ISRO has adopted 45 Atal Tinkering Labs in phase 1 on January 11 and the remaining 55 will be adopted soon.

4.
D Prakash Rao, who has passed away recently, was a recipient of Padma Shri honour for contribution in which field?
Actor
Social Activity
Literature
Music
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The social activist and Padma Shri winner D Prakash Rao has passed away following a brain stroke.

5.
The US President Donald Trump has declared the emergency in which city?
New York
Los Angeles
Washington DC
Las Vegas
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The President Donald Trump has declared a state of emergency in Washington, DC, citing the "emergency conditions" surrounding President - elect Joe Biden's inauguration.

6.
Who is the author of the book titled "Making of a General - A Himalayan Echo"?
Konsam Himalay Singh
Manoj Mukund Naravane
Deepak Singh Ghuman
Nirmal Suri
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The author of the book titled "Making of a General - A Himalayan Echo" is Lt. Gen. Konsam Himalay Singh.

7.
Which company has collaborated with NSIC for the digital transformation of MSMEs?
Airtel
Jio
Vi
BSNL
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bharti Airtel signed a MoU with National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) for driving digital transformation of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

8.
Which country has topped in the most powerful passport in the world?
USA
China
Singapore
Japan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Japan which has been topping the list for the past three years retained its top spot once again in the most powerful passport in the world list.

9.
The RBI has cancelled the license of which bank?
Subhadra Gramin Sahakari Bank
Vasantdada Nagari Sahakari Bank
Vasantdada Gramin Sahakari Bank
Subhadra Nagari Sahakari Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the license of Vasantdada Nagari Sahakari Bank Ltd.

10.
Name the coffee table book on the PM Modi that has been launched on the occasion of 2021 PBD?
Modi: A Journey
The Journey of Modi ji
Modi India Calling -2021
Modi response challenges
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A coffee table book titled "Modi India Calling - 2021" was released on the eve of the 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD).

11.
What was the theme of National Youth Festival 2021?
YUVAAH - Umang Bharat Ka
YUVAAH - Utsah Naye Bharat Ka
YUVAAH - Umang Naye Bharat Kee
YUVAAH - Utsah Bharat Ka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of 24th 'National Youth Festival 2021' was 'YUVAAH- Utsah Naye Bharat Ka'.

12.
RBI has formed a working group to study digital lending activities to stop the growing frauds in the sector. Who is the head of the committee?
Deepak Mishra
Ajay Kumar
Vikram Mehta
Jayant Kumar Dash
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has set up a working group to study digital lending activities of the regulated and unregulated players, due to the growing instances of frauds in digital lending space. The head of committee is Jayant Kumar Dash.

13.
The Armed Forces Veterans Day is observed on which date?
10 January
12 January
13 January
14 January
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In India, the Armed Forces Veterans Day is observed each year on 14 January since 2017 to acknowledge and honour the selfless devotion and sacrifice of our veterans in the service of the nation.

14.
In which state India has discovered the lithium reserves?
Karnataka
Kerala
Tripura
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India has discovered its maiden lithium reserves discovery in the igneous rocks located in the Marlagalla - Allapatna region of Karnataka's Mandya district.

15.
Which state government has decided to develop the Pipli as a tourism HUB?
Karnataka
Assam
Tripura
Haryana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Giving a boost to tourism in the state, the Haryana government has decided to develop Pipli in Kurukshetra as a world class tourist hub.

16.
The IRDAI has constituted an expert panel to examine the availability of health insurance products in the country. Who is the head of this committee?
Subhash Chandra Khuntia
Suresh Mathur
Pravin Kutumbe
T. L. Alamelu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The expert committee will be headed by IRDAI Chairperson, Subhash Chandra Khuntia to examine the availability of health insurance products in the country.

17.
Which state government has announced to provide free 2GB data per day to students?
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Assam
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In order to enable the students to attend the online classes the Tamil Nadu government has decided to give free data cards with usage capacity of 2 GB per day between January to April 2021.

18.
The UBS has estimated the GDP of India by how much percent for FY22?
10 %
11.5 %
9.5 %
7 %
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UBS further expects the economy to rebound at 11.5 percent in FY22.

19.
The Tesla has registered its India subsidiary for the electric vehicles in which city?
Chennai
Bhubaneswar
Bengaluru
Kochi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The EV maker Tesla has registered a new entity titled, Tesla India Motors and Energy Private Limited, in Bengaluru as its subsidiary.

20.
Who has been appointed as the Head of Committee for Administration of COVID-19 Vaccine?
MS Randhawa
RS Sharma
GH Shankar
TS Trimurti
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union government has appointed RS Sharma former TRAI chief, as the chairperson of empowered committee for administration of Covid-19 vaccine.