Exercise :: January 17, 2021 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
- January 17, 2021 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
| 1. | Who has signed an agreement with the JPCL to takeover the Rangit - IV Hydroelectric Project in Sikkim? |
|||||||
Answer: Option C 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.
|
| 2. | Who has become the 1st US President was impeached twice by the US House? |
|||||||
Answer: Option A Explanation: President Donald Trump was impeached by the US House for a historic second time.
|
| 3. | Which bank has launched the wellness theme credit card? |
|||||||
Answer: Option A 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
|
| 4. | Which state has won the 'Best State' award at the 2nd edition of the Janaagraha City Governance Awards? |
|||||||
Answer: Option C 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.
|
| 5. | The IFFI 2021 will celebrate the work of which legendary director? |
|||||||
Answer: Option D Explanation: The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2021 will celebrate the work of the legendary director, Satyajit Ray.
|
| 6. | The New Zealand women's cricketer Sophie Devine holds the record for the fastest century in how many balls in T20? |
|||||||
Answer: Option C Explanation: The New Zealand's female cricketer Sophie Devine holds the record for the fastest century in 36 balls in T20.
|
| 7. | Who has developed India's first indigenous machine pistol 'ASMI'? |
|||||||
Answer: Option A 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'.
|
| 8. | Who has been appointed as the CEO and MD of Aviva India? |
|||||||
Answer: Option A Explanation: Amit Malik has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) of Aviva India.
|
| 9. | Who has resigned from the post of the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) of India? |
|||||||
Answer: Option A Explanation: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Dushyant Dave has resigned from his post.
|
| 10. | Who has become the new CEO of Intel company? |
|||||||
Answer: Option D 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.
|
| 11. | Which of the following organisation has introduced the flagship initiative Liberalised MSME AEO Package scheme? |
|||||||
Answer: Option A Explanation: The CBIC has introduced the flagship Liberalised Authorised Economic Operator Package for MSMEs.
|
| 12. | Jill Biden has named which Indian-American as her digital director and Michael LaRosa press secretary? |
|||||||
Answer: Option A Explanation: An Incoming First Lady Jill Biden has named the Indian-American Garima Verma as her digital director and Michael LaRosa press secretary
|
| 13. | The CARE lowered the centre's fiscal deficit projection to how many percent of the GDP for FY21? |
|||||||
Answer: Option C Explanation: The CARE Ratings has revised downwards its projection of the Centre's fiscal deficit to 7.8 per cent of GDP during FY21.
|
| 14. | Who has been appointed as the new chairman of the TEPC? |
|||||||
Answer: Option D Explanation: The Telecom Equipment and Services Export Promotion Council (TEPC) has appointed Sandeep Aggarwal as the new Chairman.
|
| 15. | Which bank has been tied up with fintech Niyo to issue prepaid cards to MSMEs? |
|||||||
Answer: Option B 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.
|
| 16. | The UN Rights Body has elected which of the following country in the First-Ever Presidential Vote? |
|||||||
Answer: Option C 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.
|
| 17. | Who will be the chief guest of India's Republic Day Parade 2021? |
|||||||
Answer: Option D 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.
|
| 18. | India armed forces have celebrated which veteran day on 14th January 2021? |
|||||||
Answer: Option B 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,
|
| 19. | Which of the following state has celebrated the festival of cattle Kanuma? |
|||||||
Answer: Option D Explanation: In Telangana, people are celebrating Kanuma the festival of cattle on the third day of Sankranti festival.
|
| 20. | Which city has been ranked top in the fastest growing technology center in the world? |
|||||||
Answer: Option B Explanation: The Bengaluru has been ranked first in the fastest growing technology center in the world, while London is at number two.
|
« 16-Jan-2021 17-Jan-202118-Jan-2021 »