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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • January 16, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
A training program for school children named 'Yuvika' is being conducted by which Indian organization?
Defence Research and Development Organisation
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
Indian Space Research Organization
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organization is set to conduct the second session of its Young Scientist Programme for school children called YuvaVigyaniKaryakram (YUVIKA).

2.
Sri Lanka has revived the port deal with India and Japan to develop which terminal?
Deep-sea terminal
Jaya Container Terminal
Colombo International Container Terminal
Unity Container Terminal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has announced the revival of an Indian and Japanese investment project to develop a deep-sea terminal in Colombo harbour.

3.
The 'Jal Jeevan Mission' is a flagship programme of the Union Government which aims to provide tap water connection to every rural household by which year?
2024
2025
2022
2022
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) envisages supply of 55 liters of water per person per day to every rural household through Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) by 2024.

4.
Which nation's military contingent will take part in India's Republic Day Parade 2021?
France
Russia
UK
Bangladesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A 122 member Bangladesh armed forces contingent will be participating in the India's Republic Day parade on January 26, 2021.

5.
Which AIIMS campus has received the Kayakalp Award?
AIIMS Delhi
AIIMS Patna
AIIMS Bhubaneswar
AIIMS Raipur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) - Bhubaneswar has received the Kayakalp Award for the 3rd time.

6.
Which country has organized the 4th 'One Planet Summit 2021' with the UN and World Bank?
India
Brazil
Germany
France
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The France Govt has conducted the 4th 'One Planet Summit' via a video conference. The main purpose of 'One Planet Summit' was to protect the world's biodiversity.

7.
How many Indian companies have been included in the Hurun Global 500 report?
9
10
11
15
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Total 11 private Indian firms have made it to the list of 500 most valuable companies across the world and the country is ranked 10th on the chart according to the report.

8.
Which company has appointed Pradipt Kapoor as its Chief Information Officer?
ICICI Bank
Vodafone Idea
Bharti Airtel
State Bank of India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sunil Mittal led Bharti Airtel Ltd. has appointed Pradipt Kapoor as chief information officer (CIO).

9.
Which edition of the Indian coastal defense exercise 'Sea Vigil - 21' has been conducted by the Navy of India?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 2nd edition of Indian Coastal Defense exercise 'Sea Vigil - 21' was conducted by Indian Navy on 12-13 January 2021.

10.
The New Foreign Trade Policy 2021-26 will come into effect from which date?
March 31st
April 1st
March 1st
February 1st
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The New Foreign Trade Policy 2021-26 will be brought into effect from April 1, 2021.

11.
Who is the author of the book titled 'The Population Myth: Islam, Family Planning and Politics in India'?
Sudhanshu Mittal
SY Qureshi
RS Sharma
Asaduddin Owaisi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
SY Qureshi is the author of the book titled 'The Population Myth: Islam, Family Planning and Politics in India'.

12.
Which state government has celebrated 'Thiruvalluvar Day' on 15th January 2021?
Tamil Nadu
Maharashtra
Goa
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of Tamil Nadu celebrates the 15th (16th on leap years) of January as Thiruvalluvar Day in the honour of the poet Thiruvalluvar, as part of the Pongal celebrations.

13.
The Hubbali to Dharwad Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) project was recently inaugurated in which state?
Karnataka
Maharashtra
Madhya Pradesh
Telangana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu recently inaugurated the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) project between the twin cities of Karnataka, Hubli and Dharwad.

14.
India's first 'Fire Park' has been inaugurated in which state?
Odisha
Goa
Karnataka
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's first "Fire Park" has been inaugurated in Odisha's Bhubaneswar. The Fire Park aims to spread awareness on fire safety measures.

15.
Which state has waived off the examination fees for matriculation students?
Madhya Pradesh
Odisha
Telangana
Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced that no fee will be charged from students appearing in the Matric examination of the ongoing academic session.

16.
Which state government has announced to provide a financial assistance to the farmers for keeping stray cattle at their homes?
Madhya Pradesh
Haryana
Uttar Pradesh
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath has announced that the government has decided to provide a financial assistance of Rs 900 per month to those farmers who are ready to keep stray cattle at their houses and provide a shelter to them.

17.
Which state government has decided to develop the Chandrabhaga and Talsari beach?
Kerala
Odisha
Karnataka
West Bengal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has decided to develop the Chandrabhaga and Talsari beach with world class amenities to attract more domestic and foreign tourists.

18.
The first ice climbing festival recently held at which place?
Manali
Lakh
Leh
Jammu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Leh the first - ever Ice climbing festival was celebrated in Nubravalley. This Seven Day event was organized by Nubra Adventure Club.

19.
Which state has signed an MoU with NECBDC for Bamboo Entrepreneurship & Infrastructure Development?
Himachal Pradesh
Jammu & Kashmir
Arunachal Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Jammu & Kashmir has signed an MoU with North East Cane & Bamboo Development Council (NECBDC) for setting up 3 bamboo clusters in Jammu, katra & Samba Districts of Jammu & Kashmir.