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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • January 23, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
The birth anniversary of which freedom fighter is to be celebrated as the Parakram Diwas?
Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
Subhash Chandra Bose
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
V D Savarkar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Culture has announced that the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose will now be celebrated as the Parakram Diwas.

2.
Which state has renamed the dragon fruit as 'Kamalam'?
Assam
Gujarat
Tripura
Goa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Gujarat state government has renamed the dragon fruit as 'Kamalam'.

3.
Which bank has launched the AURA Credit Card, loaded with health and wellness benefits?
YES Bank
Axis Bank
HDFC Bank
SBI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Private sector lender Axis Bank has unveiled a credit 'AURA' exclusively loaded with several health and wellness benefits for its users at an affordable price.

4.
The Centre has recently approved the 850 megawatt (MW) Ratle hydropower project in which of these states?
Odisha
Tripura
Jammu and Kashmir
Ladakh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved 850 megawatt (MW) Ratle hydropower project worth a Rs. 5281.94 crore on the Chenab River in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.

5.
Who has been partnered with the Suryoday SFB to launch the FD service?
PPBL
HDFC Bank
PPB
PNB
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL) in partnership with the Suryoday Small Finance Bank is going to facilitate fixed-deposit services to its account holders.

6.
What is the rank of India in the Global Firepower Nation Index 2021?
3rd
4th
1st
9th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
For 2021, India is ranked 4 of 138 out of the countries in Global Firepower Nation Index 2021.

7.
Indian Farm Forestry Development Co-operative has partnered with which organization to conduct the training programs for artisans?
Society for Rural Urban and Tribal Initiative
Tribal Sports Association India
Tribal Co-operative Marketing Federation of India (TRIFED)
Centre for Tribal Policy Research
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The TRIFED and the IFFDC have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together for tribal livelihood generation.

8.
The Power Grid has signed an agreement with which state to improve telecom connectivity in Hilly Areas?
Gujarat
Uttar Pradesh
Sikkim
Himachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The State-run Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd has signed an agreement with the Himachal Pradesh government to improve telecom connectivity in hilly areas of the state.

9.
Which institution has released the India Innovation Index 2021?
NITI Aayog
CSIR
RBI
ISRO
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India Innovation Index 2021 was released by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Dr Rajiv Kumar.

10.
Which state/UT has emerged on top in the NITI Aayog’s India Innovation Index 2021?
Kashmir
Jammu
Chandigarh
Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In the UT and city states category, Delhi topped in the NITI Aayog's India Innovation Index 2021 followed by Chandigarh.

11.
The Defence Minister has signed the Implementing Agreement on Submarine Rescue Support and Cooperation with which country?
Nepal
Bangladesh
Singapore
Japan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has signed the 'Implementing Agreement on Submarine Rescue Support and Cooperation' with Singapore during the Defence Ministers' Dialogue (DMD) between the two nations.

12.
Which state government announced that it will undertake a heritage project for the beautification of the famous Konark Sun temple?
Jharkhand
West Bengal
Tamil Nadu
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Odisha government announced that it will undertake a heritage project for the beautification of the famous Konark Sun Temple.

13.
Which of the following took oath as 49th US Vice President?
Donald Trump
Joe Biden
Kamala Harris
Dan Sullivan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kamala Harris took oath as 49th Vice President of the country, becoming the first women to hold the post in the history of the United States.

14.
In major states category which state has topped the India Innovation Index 2021 released by NITI Aayog?
Maharashtra
Gujarat
Kerala
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In the 'Major States' category, Karnataka occupied the top position, followed by Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu respectively.

15.
Who has been awarded with the Nelson Mandela World Humanitarian award?
Joe Biden
Ravi Gaikwad
Aditya Birala
Amit Kumar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Esteemed Philanthropist Ravi Gaikwad has won Nelson Mandela World Humanitarian Award.

16.
Mata Prasad was the former Governor of which state, who recently died at the age of 95?
Sikkim
Assam
Arunachal Pradesh
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Former Governor of Arunachal Pradesh and senior Congress leader Mata Prasad has passed away. He was 95.

17.
Which country has chaired the Executive Board session of WHO, held in January 2021?
Japan
India
USA
UK
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Health Minister of India Dr. Harsh Vardhan chaired the 148th session of the Executive Board of the World Health Organization.

18.
Which state has launched the first online youth radio station Radio Hills-Youngistan Ka Dil?
Karnataka
Odisha
Assam
Himachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has launched Himachal Pradesh's first online youth radio station Radio Hills-Youngistan Ka Dil.

19.
Which state has topped in the India Innovation Index 2021, under the North-Eastern Hill States category?
Himachal Pradesh
Sikkim
Assam
Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Under the 'North-Eastern/Hill States' category the Himachal Pradesh emerged as the top state in the India Innovation Index 2021.

20.
Who has been appointed as the managing director of Sundaram Finance Ltd?
Rajiv Lochan
Girish Kumar
Poonam Yadav
Preeti Paul
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The board of Sundaram Finance has named Rajiv Lochan as the managing director with effect from April 1.