Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Who has signed an agreement with the JPCL to takeover the Rangit - IV Hydroelectric Project in Sikkim?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Hydropower Corporation (NHPC) has signed a definitive agreement with Jalpower Corporation Ltd (JPCL) for taking over the 120 MW Rangit - IV Hydro Electric Project in Sikkim.
Category : Business
2.
Who has become the 1st US President was impeached twice by the US House?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
President Donald Trump was impeached by the US House for a historic second time.
Category : International
3.
Which bank has launched the wellness theme credit card?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Yes Bank has announced its partnership with Aditya Birla Wellness Private Limited to launch the 'YES BANK Wellness' and 'YES BANK Wellness Plus' Credit Cards
Category : Banking
4.
Which state has won the 'Best State' award at the 2nd edition of the Janaagraha City Governance Awards?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Odisha took home the Best State and the Best Civic Agency award. Indore for its PPP Based Integrated Solid Waste Management took home the Best Municipality at Janaagraha City Governance Awards.
Category : State
5.
The IFFI 2021 will celebrate the work of which legendary director?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2021 will celebrate the work of the legendary director, Satyajit Ray.
Category : Art and Culture
6.
The New Zealand women's cricketer Sophie Devine holds the record for the fastest century in how many balls in T20?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The New Zealand's female cricketer Sophie Devine holds the record for the fastest century in 36 balls in T20.
Category : Sports
7.
Who has developed India's first indigenous machine pistol 'ASMI'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and the Indian Army have jointly developed the country's first indigenous 9 mm machine pistol named 'ASMI'.
Category : Defence
8.
Who has been appointed as the CEO and MD of Aviva India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Amit Malik has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) of Aviva India.
Category : Persons
9.
Who has resigned from the post of the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) of India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Dushyant Dave has resigned from his post.
Category : National
10.
Who has become the new CEO of Intel company?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Intel has announced that its board of directors has appointed 40 - year technology industry leader Pat Gelsinger as its new chief executive officer.
Category : International
11.
Which of the following organisation has introduced the flagship initiative Liberalised MSME AEO Package scheme?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The CBIC has introduced the flagship Liberalised Authorised Economic Operator Package for MSMEs.
Category : Finance
12.
Jill Biden has named which Indian-American as her digital director and Michael LaRosa press secretary?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
An Incoming First Lady Jill Biden has named the Indian-American Garima Verma as her digital director and Michael LaRosa press secretary
Category : International
13.
The CARE lowered the centre's fiscal deficit projection to how many percent of the GDP for FY21?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The CARE Ratings has revised downwards its projection of the Centre's fiscal deficit to 7.8 per cent of GDP during FY21.
Category : Economy
14.
Who has been appointed as the new chairman of the TEPC?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Telecom Equipment and Services Export Promotion Council (TEPC) has appointed Sandeep Aggarwal as the new Chairman.
Category : Persons
15.
Which bank has been tied up with fintech Niyo to issue prepaid cards to MSMEs?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The ICICI Bank and Niyo a new age fintech company has announced a tie-up to issue prepaid cards to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) workers.
Category : Banking
16.
The UN Rights Body has elected which of the following country in the First-Ever Presidential Vote?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UN Human Rights Council elected Fiji's ambassador as its 2021 president in an unprecedented secret ballot after a diplomatic stand-off blocked the usual consensus decision.
Category : International
17.
Who will be the chief guest of India's Republic Day Parade 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The ministry of external affairs has confirmed that there will be no foreign head of state or government as the chief guest for the Republic Day event on January 26.
Category : National
18.
India armed forces have celebrated which veteran day on 14th January 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Fifth Indian Armed Forces Veterans Day was celebrated as a recognition of the services rendered by the first Commander-in-Chief of Indian Armed Forces, Field Marshal KM Cariappa,
Category : Important Days
19.
Which of the following state has celebrated the festival of cattle Kanuma?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Telangana, people are celebrating Kanuma the festival of cattle on the third day of Sankranti festival.
Category : State
20.
Which city has been ranked top in the fastest growing technology center in the world?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Bengaluru has been ranked first in the fastest growing technology center in the world, while London is at number two.
Category : Banking
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