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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • January 21, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Who is the author of the book titled 'Abdul Kalam Ninaivugalukku Maranamillai'?
Zakir Hussain
Dr. Manickam
Venkaiah Naidu
Nazema Maraikayar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The book 'Abdul Kalam-Ninaivugalukku Maranamillai' (immortal memories) has been penned by A P J M Nazema Maraikayar.

2.
Who has been appointed as the MD and CEO of RBL Bank?
Vishwavir Ahuja
Sanjiv Chadha
Amitabh Choudhary
Chandra Shekhar Ghosh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vishwavir Ahuja has been appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the RBL Bank.

3.
Who will become the 1st woman fighter pilot to take part in the Republic Day parade?
Zoya Agarwal
Avani Chaturvedi
Mohana Jitarwal
Bhawana Kanth
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Flight lieutenant Bhawana Kanth is set to become the first woman fighter pilot to take part in the Republic Day parade.

4.
In which of the following states India's first labour movement museum has to come up?
Kerala
Karnataka
Jharkhand
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's first Labour Movement museum to come up in Kerala.

5.
Which ministry has got the SKOCH challenger award 2021 for transparency in governance?
MoTA
Ministry of Culture
MoPR
All of above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj received the SKOCH Challenger Award conferred to Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) under "Transparency in Governance" category.

6.
Which day will be celebrated as the Parakram Diwas?
23rd January
22rd January
21rd January
20rd January
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government has announced 23rd January to be celebrated as the 'PARAKRAM DIWAS' every year.

7.
Yoweri Museveni has won the sixth term as the President of which country?
USA
Guyana
Palestine
Uganda
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Uganda's incumbent President Yoweri Museveni has been declared as the winner of the country's presidential election for 2021.

8.
Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Bihar's anti-drug program?
Manoj Bajpayee
Jyoti Kumari
Neha Kumar
Manoj Bhawuk
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Bihar government has chosen "bicycle girl" Jyoti Kumari as the Brand Ambassador for an anti-drug abuse programme.

9.
Which ministry has bagged the SKOCH challenger award 2021 for e-governance?
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs received the SKOCH Challenger award for its "Best Performance in e-governance".

10.
Which ministry has issued the Iron-ore policy 2021 for allocation of rakes and transportation of iron ore?
Ministry of Defense
Ministry of Railways
Department of Space
Department of Atomic Energy
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Railways has approved a new iron-ore policy governing the allocation of rakes and transportation of iron-ore.

11.
Which nation's Prime Minister has invited the PM Narendra Modi for the G7 summit this year?
USA
UK
Japan
Bangladesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UK has invited the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the G7 Summit.

12.
Which states has partnered to support the women entrepreneurs?
Telangana - Gujarat
Kerala - Gujarat
Kerala - Goa
Karnatka - Telangana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Telangana State government's WE Hub has partnered with Gujarat government's I-Hub, to support women entrepreneurs in Gujarat and Telangana.

13.
KVIC signed two agreements to create employment for local people with which ministry?
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Ministry of Science and Technology
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The KVIC signed two MOUs with Ministry of Tribal Affairs, aimed at creating local employment, strengthen Khadi artisans and the tribal population.

14.
In which country, the first national election will be held in the year 2021 after a long time of 14 years?
Palestine
Venezuela
Guyana
Suriname
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Palestine is set to conduct its first national elections this year after a span of 14 years.

15.
Who has been honored with the Sahitya Gaurav Samman 2021 by the Hindi Writers Guild of Canada?
Nitin Gadkari
Amit Shah
Ramesh Pokhriyal
Narendra Modi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union education minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' was honored by the Hindi Writers Guild, Canada for his literary work.

16.
Which state government inaugurated the first bird festival called 'Kalrab'?
Maharashtra
Uttar Pradesh
Bihar
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar has inaugurated the first-ever bird festival of the state, 'Kalrav', at Nagi-Nakti bird sanctuary.

17.
The NDRF rising day has been celebrated on which date?
17th January
18th January
19th January
20th January
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Raising Day is celebrated on January 19 to mark its formation.

18.
Which country has signed a $ 12.7 million deal with GRSE, Kolkata for building a naval vessel?
Japan
USA
Russia
Guyana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The GRSE signs USD 12.7 Million Contract with Guyana to Build Ocean-Going Vessel.

19.
'Ghar Ghar Rozgar te Karoobaar' is the mission of which state?
Punjab
Haryana
Gujarat
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has virtually kicked off a state-wide pro-poor scheme for allotment of 7,219 FPS under his government's flagship programme - Ghar Ghar Rozgar te Karobaar Mission.